MA (Sociology of Sustainability and Global Challenges)

Overview

Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 09
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 1 Academic Year(s)
Total Credits: 90
Delivery Method: In-Person

Connected Curriculum:
  • Civic and Community Engagement
  • Global Reach
  • Inter-and Transdisciplinary
  • Research Based Teaching
  • Sustainability

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
  • Good Health and Well-being
  • No Poverty
  • Gender Equality
  • Peace Justice Strong Institutions
  • Reduced Inequality
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Quality Education
  • Climate Action
  • Partnerships to Achieve SDGs

Graduate Attributes:
  • Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
  • Effective global citizen
  • Independent and creative thinker
  • Socially Responsible

Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement):
No

NFQ Level 9, Major Award

The MA (Sociology of Sustainability and Global Challenges) is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Postgraduate Certificate in the Sociology of Sustainability and Global Challenges

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

Programme Requirements

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