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Brief Description
This MSc offers in depth knowledge of sociological analysis, research methods and social science analytics - including high level training in data, data science, and data mining -, and a range of sequenced topics that include crime, law, and deviance, culture and media, health and well-being, political analysis and social movements, and stratification and social inequality. The combination of high level training in research methods and robust exposure to core topics in Sociology and the Social Sciences will set graduates up for a wide variety of careers in both the Public and Private sector.
The main course focus is on sociological research methods and social science analytics, and the intention is to produce graduates ready to embark on research careers in the private, public, voluntary or academic spheres. Modules will involve a blend of in-class lectures, small group discussions, and individual and/or collaborative group work
Students will learn how to:
- analyse human processes from a sociological perspective
- understand the role of social relations in the structuring of world society
- conduct theoretically informed research on social processes and social dynamics
- use cutting-edge research methods - quantitative and qualitative - for answering sociological questions
- understand key ethical issues in conducting sociological and social science research
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| Autumn Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester |
Core Modules:
| Core modules Choose 1 or both
| Dissertation |
Electives - Choose 1
| Elective - Choose 1 or both
Elective - Choose 2
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| Part-Time: Year 1 | ||
| Autumn Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester |
Core modules
| Core modules
| MSc Dissertation - PT Summer 1 |
Electives (Choose 1):
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| Part-Time: Year 2 | ||
| Autumn Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester |
Core modules: Choose 1 or both from the following:
| Elective module (Choose 1):
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Elective modules (Choose 1):
- SO7862 Urban Sociology and Stratification of Place
- SO6092 Sociology of Families and the Life Course
- SO6102 Selected Issues in Gender, Culture AND Society
Content of the modules can be found by using the search option on the
The basic requirement is a first or second-class Honours degree in sociology or a cognate area or an approved equivalent qualification or an equivalent capability based on prior substantial relevant experience (Primary Degree: Level 8- ). Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of work and undergo an interview.
WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
- Qualification transcripts and certificates
- A copy of your birth certificate or passport
- A copy of your CV
- If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice.
- If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
- English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
- English language competency certificate
- Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements
EU Full Time €7,600 - Part Time €3,900 per annum*
Non EU Full Time €18,000 - Part Time €9,700 per annum*
*Please note year 2 fees are subject to change
Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)
Opportunities for the graduates exist in research in the public, the voluntary and the private sectors.
Still Curious?
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Learn more from MSc Sociology & Data Analytics graduate, Deepack John Reji.