Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Sociology in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
17,000
(c. USD19,737)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Sociology examines contemporary society, its historical development, and the various challenges it encounters across local, national, and international scales.
UCC's MA in Sociology offers students the chance to explore sophisticated sociological theories and methodologies while applying their academic interests through an independent research endeavor.
The program consists of two primary elements: optional course modules and a research component. These modules frequently address subjects such as environmental issues and climate change, healthcare and technological advancements, gender studies and sexual identity, border policies and migration patterns, along with numerous other significant social themes.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have obtained a minimum of a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent, in sociology, law, politics, psychology, history, applied social studies, anthropology, geography, economics, the study of religions, media studies, communication, government, public policy, criminal justice, environment and planning, criminology, European studies, women studies, early childhood studies, cultural studies, political studies, international relations or another subject relevant to the study of Sociology.
Applicants who hold a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) will also be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) subject to a written expression of interest and/or interview acceptable to the department selection committee.
Duolingo English Test: DET 120 (with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section)
IELTS: 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall; Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20
Cambridge Examinations:
C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
B2 First
176 overall with no less than 169 in each element of the test
Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 63 with no section score below 59
Tuition
EUR
17,000