Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Sociology in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
|
Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
22,600
(c. USD26,258.94)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MSc Sociology program equips students with advanced analytical and research capabilities to examine pressing social challenges in modern society and develop strategies for meaningful change.
This MSc/MA Sociology degree enhances your sociological expertise, preparing you to perform professional-level social research. You'll benefit from intimate seminar-style classes and workshops that culminate in an independently supervised research project. As part of a global postgraduate community, you'll explore current research methodologies through the program's unique module offerings. The curriculum spans diverse topics including computational sociology, migration studies, economic sociology, social movements, public health crises, postcolonial theory, identity politics, and more - delivering an intellectually stimulating experience. Recognized for its excellence, this degree opens doors to various career paths such as policy development, communications, social advocacy, and cultural sectors. Students can choose between MSc (with quantitative focus) or MA pathways.
DURATION: 1 Year / 2 Years
NEXT INTAKE: 2024/2025 September
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should normally have a primary degree in sociology or social science, or a closely related discipline. A Second Class Honours Grade One (2:1) or higher is required but Second Class Honours Grade Two (2:2) standard or equivalent may be considered. Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements but can confirm professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered. Applicants may be called for an interview.
All candidates are expected to be proficient in written and spoken English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit evidence of a certificate of proficiency (such as TOEFL, Cambridge or IELTS). Test results must be less than two years old.
English language requirements: IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version; A minimum score of 600 in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), with Test of Written English at 475 +. In the computer based TOEFL, a minimum score of 250 is required. A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (IBT).
Tuition
EUR
22,600