Overview

Exit Award only

Candidates on the MA (Sociology) 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

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Students take modules to the value of at least 30 credits from the following:
Core Modules
SC6608	Social and Sociological Theory	10
SC6614	Sociological Methodology	10
Elective Modules		10
SC6631	Sociology of Sustainable Development (10)
SC6636	Social Pathologies of Contemporary Civilization (10)
SC6639	Feminist Epistemologies: Feminisms, Sexuality and Society (10)
SC6644	Im/mobilities: forced migration and belonging (10)
SC6645	Alcohol and Society: Use, Regulation and Harms (10)
Total Credits		30

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 Postgraduate Certificate in Sociology (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)

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

• Recognize the multi-dimensional nature of many of the processes and challenges of contemporary society;
  
• Identify, use, evaluate and interpret information from various sources to support analysis of society;
  
• Develop and effectively apply sociological theories, methods and approaches in analyzing processes of social change.