MSocSc Sociology
| Duration: 1 Year/ 2 Years |
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| Schedule: Full Time & Part Time | |
| Starting: September 2012 | |
| Contact Name: Linda Vines |
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| Contact Number: +353 (0)1 716 8674 | |
| Fees: Fee Information |
Who is the Masters in Sociology for?
This Programme is suitable for graduates with a primary degree in Sociology or Social Science or a closely related discipline (such as psychology, philosophy, human geography, history, politics, and economics) who want to develop their social analysis skills. It attracts both recent graduates as well as people who want to take time out from employment or who wish to study on a part-time basis. The programme also attracts international students.
What will I learn?
You will develop a range of conceptual, analytical and methodological skills that will enable you to identify, describe and analyse a wide range of social events and behaviours. You will master the art of applying sociological perspectives and arguments to a number of empirical investigations, and to write sociology in a lucid, sophisticated manner.
A master’s degree in sociology from UCD will give a number of important skills that are transferable across a wide range of social fields such as data collection, critical analysis and how to use IT systems to retrieve and evaluate knowledge and information, and how to give oral presentations using modern technology. These are essential skills for future professional or academic development.
How will I benefit?
The Masters Programme in Sociology is highly regarded by prospective employers and will give you a competitive advantage in the job market.
A diverse variety of exciting modules are taught by some of the country’s leading sociologists providing you with first rate research and analytical skills and providing the foundation for future career development.
The cross-disciplinary content of this programme means there are exciting opportunities for you in a wide and dynamic range of professions including careers in: Journalism; Public Relations; Teaching; Social Work; Human Resources; Marketing; Community and Youth Development; Policy Analysis; work in the NGO Sector as well as advanced careers in the Civil Service; the Health Sector and the Media.
What is the programme about?
Social analysis plays a central role in a number of modern professions in Ireland located in the knowledge and smart economy. The Masters Programmes in Sociology have been specifically developed to provide a basis for career and academic developement.
The general MSocSc programme provides a broad range of cutting edge analytical and research skills. You will develop an in-depth understanding of social analysis preparing students for exciting career opportunities in a wide and dynamic range of professions, but particularly in service provision, human resources, media, marketing, education, research and teaching.
The programme will develop a number of important skills sought by employers including the ability to think creatively, undertake independent research, analytical skills, and writing and report skills developed through writing essays and a long dissertation. Students will also develop a number of presentation and oral skills.