Courses / Subject

Subject Overview
>Sociology is the study of human social life, groups and societies which gives students the opportunity to
develop critical skills and powers of argumentation based on empirical evidence, become creative thinkers, and engage in a constructive enterprise - oriented toward the promotion of equality and social justice.
>Sociology is a subject that opens the mind, connecting students' 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.
>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 students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad, to go on staff-led field trips and to become actively involved in the Sociology and Politics Society in the MSU (Maynooth Students’ Union).

SO1F15 - SOCIOLOGY

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		EXPLORING AND EXPLAINING GLOBAL IRELAND	SO156	7.5	2
		SOCIOLOGICAL IMAGINATION	SO152	7.5	1

Subject Overview
>Sociology is the study of human social life, groups and societies which gives students the opportunity to
develop critical skills and powers of argumentation based on empirical evidence, become creative thinkers, and engage in a constructive enterprise - oriented toward the promotion of equality and social justice.
>Sociology is a subject that opens the mind, connecting students' 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.
>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 students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad, to go on staff-led field trips and to become actively involved in the Sociology and Politics Society in the MSU (Maynooth Students’ Union).

SO2DM - SOCIOLOGY

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CHANGING CITYSCAPES	SO226	5	1
		ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE	SO223A	5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL RESEARCH	SO202	5	1
		MEDIA AND SOCIETY	SO208	5	1
		NORTHERN IRISH SOCIETY	SO214	5	2
		RESEARCH DESIGN AND SURVEY, FIELDWORK & DOCUMENTARY METHODS	SO225	5	2
		SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND REVOLUTIONS	SO215	5	1
		SOCIAL THEORY I	SO201A	5	1
		SOCIAL WORLDS OF CHILDREN	SO210	5	1
		SOCIETY AND STATE	PO304	5	2
		SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER	SO352	5	2
		STRUCTURES OF INEQUALITY: CLASS, RACE & GENDER	SO203	5	2

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This subject is for students taking Sociology and Criminology.

 

SO2CDM - SOCIOLOGY (WITH CRIMINOLOGY)

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CHANGING CITYSCAPES	SO226	5	1
		ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE	SO223A	5	2
		MEDIA AND SOCIETY	SO208	5	1
		NORTHERN IRISH SOCIETY	SO214	5	2
		RESEARCH DESIGN AND SURVEY, FIELDWORK & DOCUMENTARY METHODS	SO225	5	2
		SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND REVOLUTIONS	SO215	5	1
		SOCIAL THEORY I	SO201A	5	1
		SOCIAL WORLDS OF CHILDREN	SO210	5	1
		SOCIETY AND STATE	PO304	5	2
		SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER	SO352	5	2
		STRUCTURES OF INEQUALITY: CLASS, RACE & GENDER	SO203	5	2

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This subject is for students taking Sociology and Politics.

 

SO2PDM - SOCIOLOGY (WITH POLITICS)

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CHANGING CITYSCAPES	SO226	5	1
		ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE	SO223A	5	2
		MEDIA AND SOCIETY	SO208	5	1
		NORTHERN IRISH SOCIETY	SO214	5	2
		RESEARCH DESIGN AND SURVEY, FIELDWORK & DOCUMENTARY METHODS	SO225	5	2
		SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND REVOLUTIONS	SO215	5	1
		SOCIAL THEORY I	SO201A	5	1
		SOCIAL WORLDS OF CHILDREN	SO210	5	1
		SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER	SO352	5	2
		STRUCTURES OF INEQUALITY: CLASS, RACE & GENDER	SO203	5	2

Subject Overview
>Sociology is the study of human social life, groups and societies which gives students the opportunity to
develop critical skills and powers of argumentation based on empirical evidence, become creative thinkers, and engage in a constructive enterprise - oriented toward the promotion of equality and social justice.
>Sociology is a subject that opens the mind, connecting students' 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.
>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 students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad, to go on staff-led field trips and to become actively involved in the Sociology and Politics Society in the MSU (Maynooth Students’ Union).

SO2MJ - SOCIOLOGY

Credits: 40 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CHANGING CITYSCAPES	SO226	5	1
		ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE	SO223A	5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL RESEARCH	SO202	5	1
		MEDIA AND SOCIETY	SO208	5	1
		NORTHERN IRISH SOCIETY	SO214	5	2
		RESEARCH DESIGN AND SURVEY, FIELDWORK & DOCUMENTARY METHODS	SO225	5	2
		SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND REVOLUTIONS	SO215	5	1
		SOCIAL THEORY I	SO201A	5	1
		SOCIAL WORLDS OF CHILDREN	SO210	5	1
		SOCIETY AND STATE	PO304	5	2
		SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER	SO352	5	2
		STRUCTURES OF INEQUALITY: CLASS, RACE & GENDER	SO203	5	2

SO2CMJ - SOCIOLOGY (WITH CRIMINOLOGY)

Credits: 40 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CHANGING CITYSCAPES	SO226	5	1
		ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE	SO223A	5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL RESEARCH	SO202	5	1
		MEDIA AND SOCIETY	SO208	5	1
		NORTHERN IRISH SOCIETY	SO214	5	2
		RESEARCH DESIGN AND SURVEY, FIELDWORK & DOCUMENTARY METHODS	SO225	5	2
		SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND REVOLUTIONS	SO215	5	1
		SOCIAL THEORY I	SO201A	5	1
		SOCIAL WORLDS OF CHILDREN	SO210	5	1
		SOCIETY AND STATE	PO304	5	2
		SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER	SO352	5	2
		STRUCTURES OF INEQUALITY: CLASS, RACE & GENDER	SO203	5	2

Subject Overview
>Sociology is the study of human social life, groups and societies which gives students the opportunity to
develop critical skills and powers of argumentation based on empirical evidence, become creative thinkers, and engage in a constructive enterprise - oriented toward the promotion of equality and social justice.
>Sociology is a subject that opens the mind, connecting students' 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.
>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 students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad, to go on staff-led field trips and to become actively involved in the Sociology and Politics Society in the MSU (Maynooth Students’ Union).

SO2MI - SOCIOLOGY

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CHANGING CITYSCAPES	SO226	5	1
		ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE	SO223A	5	2
		MEDIA AND SOCIETY	SO208	5	1
		NORTHERN IRISH SOCIETY	SO214	5	2
		SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND REVOLUTIONS	SO215	5	1
		SOCIAL THEORY I	SO201A	5	1
		SOCIAL WORLDS OF CHILDREN	SO210	5	1
		SOCIETY AND STATE	PO304	5	2
		SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER	SO352	5	2
		STRUCTURES OF INEQUALITY: CLASS, RACE & GENDER	SO203	5	2

Subject Overview
>Sociology is the study of human social life, groups and societies which gives students the opportunity to
develop critical skills and powers of argumentation based on empirical evidence, become creative thinkers, and engage in a constructive enterprise - oriented toward the promotion of equality and social justice.
>Sociology is a subject that opens the mind, connecting students' 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.
>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 students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad, to go on staff-led field trips and to become actively involved in the Sociology and Politics Society in the MSU (Maynooth Students’ Union).

SO3DM - SOCIOLOGY

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CRIME AND SOCIETY	SO345	5	2
		GENDER AND POLITICS	PO312	5	1
		IRISH POLITICS AND SOCIETY	PO315	5	2
		POWER AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION	PO316	5	2
		RACE & ETHNICITY IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE	SO320A	5	2
		SCREENING SOCIAL CHANGE: CAPITALISM, CINEMA AND TELEVISION	SO343	5	2
		SEX, LAW AND SOCIETY	SO338	5	2
		SOCIAL THEORY II	SO301A	5	1
		SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION	SO330	5	2
		SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY	SO312	5	2
		SPECIAL TOPIC RESEARCH PROJECT	SO303A	10	Year-Long
		TECHNOLOGY & CULTURE	SO321A	5	1
		THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF GLOBAL CAPITALISM	SO315	5	1
		THREATS, RISKS, CONFLICTS & HUMAN SECURITY	SO324	5	1
		UNIVERSITY OF DUISBURG SUMMER SCHOOL	SO3UD	5	1

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This subject is for students taking Sociology and Politics.

 

NOTE re. SO209 Sociology of Health

SO209 is not running in 2024-25

• Registered students should amend their module selection via the Student Web. 
• Repeating and visiting international students should email registration@mu.ie. 
• All amendments should be made before the end of week 3 in semester 1. 

 

SO3PDM - SOCIOLOGY (WITH POLITICS)

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CRIME AND SOCIETY	SO345	5	2
		GENDER AND POLITICS	PO312	5	1
		POWER AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION	PO316	5	2
		RACE & ETHNICITY IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE	SO320A	5	2
		SCREENING SOCIAL CHANGE: CAPITALISM, CINEMA AND TELEVISION	SO343	5	2
		SEX, LAW AND SOCIETY	SO338	5	2
		SOCIAL THEORY II	SO301A	5	1
		SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION	SO330	5	2
		SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY	SO312	5	2
		SPECIAL TOPIC RESEARCH PROJECT	SO303A	10	Year-Long
		TECHNOLOGY & CULTURE	SO321A	5	1
		THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF GLOBAL CAPITALISM	SO315	5	1
		THREATS, RISKS, CONFLICTS & HUMAN SECURITY	SO324	5	1
		UNIVERSITY OF DUISBURG SUMMER SCHOOL	SO3UD	5	1

Subject Overview
>Sociology is the study of human social life, groups and societies which gives students the opportunity to
develop critical skills and powers of argumentation based on empirical evidence, become creative thinkers, and engage in a constructive enterprise - oriented toward the promotion of equality and social justice.
>Sociology is a subject that opens the mind, connecting students' 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.
>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 students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad, to go on staff-led field trips and to become actively involved in the Sociology and Politics Society in the MSU (Maynooth Students’ Union).

SO3MJ - SOCIOLOGY

Credits: 40 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CRIME AND SOCIETY	SO345	5	2
		GENDER AND POLITICS	PO312	5	1
		IRISH POLITICS AND SOCIETY	PO315	5	2
		POWER AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION	PO316	5	2
		RACE & ETHNICITY IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE	SO320A	5	2
		SCREENING SOCIAL CHANGE: CAPITALISM, CINEMA AND TELEVISION	SO343	5	2
		SEX, LAW AND SOCIETY	SO338	5	2
		SOCIAL THEORY II	SO301A	5	1
		SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION	SO330	5	2
		SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY	SO312	5	2
		SPECIAL TOPIC RESEARCH PROJECT	SO303A	10	Year-Long
		TECHNOLOGY & CULTURE	SO321A	5	1
		THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF GLOBAL CAPITALISM	SO315	5	1
		THREATS, RISKS, CONFLICTS & HUMAN SECURITY	SO324	5	1
		UNIVERSITY OF DUISBURG SUMMER SCHOOL	SO3UD	5	1

Subject Overview
>Sociology is the study of human social life, groups and societies which gives students the opportunity to
develop critical skills and powers of argumentation based on empirical evidence, become creative thinkers, and engage in a constructive enterprise - oriented toward the promotion of equality and social justice.
>Sociology is a subject that opens the mind, connecting students' 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.
>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 students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad, to go on staff-led field trips and to become actively involved in the Sociology and Politics Society in the MSU (Maynooth Students’ Union).

SO3MI - SOCIOLOGY

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CRIME AND SOCIETY	SO345	5	2
		GENDER AND POLITICS	PO312	5	1
		IRISH POLITICS AND SOCIETY	PO315	5	2
		POWER AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION	PO316	5	2
		RACE & ETHNICITY IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE	SO320A	5	2
		SCREENING SOCIAL CHANGE: CAPITALISM, CINEMA AND TELEVISION	SO343	5	2
		SEX, LAW AND SOCIETY	SO338	5	2
		SOCIAL THEORY II	SO301A	5	1
		SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION	SO330	5	2
		SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY	SO312	5	2
		TECHNOLOGY & CULTURE	SO321A	5	1
		THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF GLOBAL CAPITALISM	SO315	5	1
		THREATS, RISKS, CONFLICTS & HUMAN SECURITY	SO324	5	1
		UNIVERSITY OF DUISBURG SUMMER SCHOOL	SO3UD	5	1