Doctor of Social Science (DSocSc)

Overview

The Doctor of Social Science (DSocSc) is a full time advanced in-service programme running over 48 months from the date of first registration. Students may opt to register on a part-time basis in Years Three and Four of the programme; such students must complete the programme within 72 months of registration for the programme. Recruitment for the DSocSc occurs on a cyclical basis, i.e. every two years. Therefore, the programme modules listed are delivered on a cyclical basis every two years.

Exit Award: Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Social Research (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

Students who pass SS7001, SS7002, SS7003 and SS7004 (60 credits) may choose to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Social Research.

Exit Award: MSocSc (Applied Social Research) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

Students who pass SS7001, SS7002, SS7003, SS7004, SS7005, SS7006, SS7007 and SS7008 (120 credits) may choose to exit the programme and be conferred with a MSocSc (Applied Social Research).

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements