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BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY
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Sociology is a subject that opens your mind, that helps you to connect your own lived experience to the wider social and economic context, and that offers the opportunity to engage in an empowering form of student-led learning. Our graduates often speak of studying Sociology as a “life changing” experience.
The Sociology Department is widely acknowledged as a leading national and international centre of teaching and research excellence, as well as an exemplar of public sociology and engagement. We seek to equip you with the necessary resources and skills – intellectual, methodological, communicative and active citizenship – to meet the challenges of our fast-changing contemporary society and to contribute productively to social transformation. Sociology is the study of human social life, groups and societies. It is a discipline that teaches you to:
Taking Politics and/or Sociology to degree level is an ideal preparation to teach Politics and Society at second level following a Professional Master of Education (PME).
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This course requires 3 additional subjects Mature students - Information: Mature student applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. Admission is based on application and/or interview.
Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2022. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Undergraduate Studies website for updates. Application may not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2022.
Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form. All questions should be answered in full.
Mature student applicants who have a disability If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any required written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2022 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline. Mature students - Closing dates for application: 01 February 2022 |
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Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language.
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APPLY TO THE CAO WWW.CAO.IE The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant:
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BA Bachelor of Arts – Sociology – Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor. Sociology and another subject to degree level.
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Second & third year
Students may apply to study overseas after 2nd year (on Erasmus or Study Abroad) and graduate with a BA (International) after 4 years. See the International Studies website for details. Duration: 3 year (BA) or 4 year (BA International)
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Career options: Studying Sociology opens our students up to personal change and development, and provides them with the necessary tools to successfully pursue diverse professional career paths. Sociology graduates have many, varied career options. Some continue in the discipline and undertake doctoral studies so they can become professional sociologists, social researchers, in-house researchers or analysts in large organisations, policy analysts or lecturers in third-level and further education institutions.
Sociology offers a pathway into a range of professions including advocacy, education, public relations, political activism, journalism, probation service, social work, social care, online community management and social/market research to name a few.
If you’re interested in further study, the Department of Sociology has a vibrant postgraduate community and currently offers a range of interesting programmes including:
Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about postgraduate options. Postgraduate options: If you’re interested in further study, the Department of Sociology has a vibrant postgraduate community and currently offers a range of interesting programmes including:
Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about postgraduate options. For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site |