Overview

MA students will:

Develop their ability to apply theories of social change to empirical investigation
Enhance their ability to communicate effectively through regular class presentations and discussions.
Receive a grounding in sociological methods and will be supported in using these methods in their dissertation work.
Be provided with a comprehensive overview of the processes giving rise to social change and the challenges faced by societies in transition.

Career

This Sociology (Societies In Transition) programme at Maynooth University will be attractive for those seeking to go into policy-making, advocacy, journalism, social and market research, politics and development work and will also provide an excellent platform for those interested in progressing to PhD studies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Qualitative Methods

Intimate Lives: Relationships, Citizenship & Embodiment
Nature And Society
Understanding Digital Societies
Digital Social Science Methods
Innovation In Qualitative Social Research

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maynooth, Ireland

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 30 other Masters in Sociology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A Bachelor of Arts in sociology or cognate discipline with 2.2 or higher, or international equivalent is required. For international students for whom English is not their first language, an English language exam certificate showing IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required.

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Tuition Fee

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International

14000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14000 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

6500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6500 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Maynooth

650 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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