Overview

The MA (Sociology) is taken full-time over 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme or part-time over 24 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Postgraduate Certificate in Sociology

Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Sociology.

Programme Requirements

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

Programme Requirements

Full-time

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Students take 90 credits.
Part I
Students take 50 credits as follows – all listed core modules (20 credits) and 30 credits of elective modules:
Core Modules
SC6608	Social and Sociological Theory	10
SC6614	Sociological Methodology	10
Elective Modules
Students take modules to the value of 30 credits from the following:		30
SC6001	Economy and Society Summer School (5)
SC6002	Economy and Society Summer School - 2 (10)
SC6631	Sociology of Sustainable Development (10)
SC6639	Feminist Epistemologies: Feminisms, Sexuality and Society (10)
SC6643	Sociology of Science, Technology and Medicine (10)
SC6644	Im/mobilities: forced migration and belonging (10)
SC6645	Alcohol and Society: Use, Regulation and Harms (10)
Part II
Students take 40 credits as follows:
Core Modules
SC6615	Dissertation in Sociology	40
Total Credits		90

Part-time

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Students take 90 credits as follows - modules to the value of 40 credits in Year 1 and 50 credits in Year 2.
Part I - Year 1
Students take 40 credits as follows - all listed core modules (20 credits) and elective modules to the value of 20 credits from the following:
Core Modules
SC6608	Social and Sociological Theory	10
SC6614	Sociological Methodology	10
Elective Modules
Students take modules to the value of 20 credits from the following:		20
SC6001	Economy and Society Summer School (5)
SC6002	Economy and Society Summer School - 2 (10)
SC6631	Sociology of Sustainable Development (10)
SC6639	Feminist Epistemologies: Feminisms, Sexuality and Society (10)
SC6643	Sociology of Science, Technology and Medicine (10)
SC6644	Im/mobilities: forced migration and belonging (10)
SC6645	Alcohol and Society: Use, Regulation and Harms (10)
Part I - Year 2
Students take modules to the value of 10 credits from the following (not previously taken in Year 1):		10
Elective Modules
SC6001	Economy and Society Summer School (5)
SC6002	Economy and Society Summer School - 2 (10)
SC6631	Sociology of Sustainable Development (10)
SC6639	Feminist Epistemologies: Feminisms, Sexuality and Society (10)
SC6643	Sociology of Science, Technology and Medicine (10)
SC6644	Im/mobilities: forced migration and belonging (10)
SC6645	Alcohol and Society: Use, Regulation and Harms (10)
Part II - Year 2
Students take 40 credits as follows:
Core Modules
SC6615	Dissertation in Sociology	40
Total Credits		90

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for MA in Sociology (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Recognise and explain the complex nature of many of the challenges and problems faced in contemporary societies.
  
• Identify, use, evaluate and interpret data from various sources.
  
• Identify and effectively apply Sociological theories, methods and approaches.
  
• Design, implement and analyse Sociological research projects.
  
• Communicate effectively about Sociological topics, concepts and methods.
  
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team, as well as work effectively by self.