
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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Visit official programme websiteProgramme 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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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
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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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International
14000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14000 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
6500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6500 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Maynooth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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