Maynooth,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSOCSC Social Science (Rights and Social Policy) in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University
Maynooth University
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Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
16,000
(c. USD18,471.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MSocSc (Rights & Social Policy) offers in-depth exploration of pressing contemporary challenges in social policy. This program enables rigorous examination of how social policy theories and methodologies apply to real-world policy and practice. Students will develop sophisticated critical thinking, analytical abilities, and research capabilities focused on current Irish and international policy formation. A core focus examines the intersections between rights, recognition, and wealth distribution. The curriculum features specialized modules addressing governance, equality, aging populations, and criminal justice systems. Graduates will gain: expertise in critical social policy theories and frameworks, enhanced policy analysis capabilities, mastery of social research methodologies, and comprehensive knowledge of rights-based approaches to governance, equality, aging, and criminal justice. The program culminates with students conducting original research through a supervised dissertation in their chosen specialization.
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Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Candidates are required to have: A Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) degree with an overall mark of at least 55% Or a Bachelor of Arts (Applied Social Studies) (Honours) degree with an overall mark of at least 55% Or an Honours degree in a related discipline with an overall mark of at least 55%. Candidates meeting the above criteria will be interviewed. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category.
Tuition
EUR
16,000