Overview

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. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Students take 90 credits.
Part I
Students take 60 credits as follows - all listed core modules (30 credits) and 20 credits of elective modules:
Core Modules
SC6614	Sociological Methodology	10
SC6631	Sociology of Sustainable Development	10
SC6642	Social Theory and Climate Justice	10
Elective Modules
Students take modules to the value of 20 credits from the following:		20
SC6636	Social Pathologies of Contemporary Civilization (10)
SC6638	Rethinking Borders: Sovereignty, Rights and Justice (10)
SC6639	Feminist Epistemologies: Feminisms, Sexuality and Society (10)
SC6644	Im/mobilities: forced migration and belonging (10)
Part II
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 the Sociology of Sustainability and Global Challenges (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

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

• Recognise the multi-dimensional nature of many Sustainability and Global Challenges trends, issues and problems and the core connection to poverty and global inequality;
  
• Identify, use, evaluate and interpret information from various sources to support analysis of Sustainability and Global Challenges trends, issues and problems;
  
• Develop and effectively apply sociological theories, methods and approaches in analysing challenges in the areas of Sustainability and Global Challenges;
  
• Design research projects and programmes to identify key Sustainability and Global Challenges issues and identify solutions;
  
• Identify and apply appropriate analytical techniques for effective development projects;
  
• Communicate effectively and confidently on subject-specific topics in the written and oral form;
  
• Communicate effectively with the academic community and with society at large;
  
• Work effectively as an individual and in teams in both disciplinary and multi-disciplinary settings.