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Delivering exceptional research education within a stimulating academic environment
Encouraging students' active participation in scholarly pursuits
Guaranteeing students contribute meaningfully to expanding sociological knowledge
Ensuring students enhance comprehension and welfare in modern societies
By graduation, our research postgraduates should achieve the following:
Produce an outstanding thesis featuring original sociological insights, with portions suitable for peer-reviewed publication
Master and exhibit proficiency in at least one sociological research methodology
Acquire extensive familiarity with multiple sociology sub-disciplines
Gain practical experience in teaching and academic administration
Minimum 2.1 degree in BA or MA in Sociology or Cognate subject. Applications with equivalent learning are also welcomed.
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Applicants are advised to contact the Department to discuss their research topic before submitting a required research proposal of 7-10 pages duration. Please see course website for further details.
Minimum English language requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
PTE (Pearson): 62
Research applications are generally accepted at any time however the deadline for applications is the 30th of June if you wish to start in September of the same year.