Comparative Social Change University College Dublin

Overview

The Comparative Social Change M.Sc. at University College Dublin is a unique postgraduate programme delivered in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin. This partnership allows students to access the expertise and facilities of two world-leading institutions while exploring the drivers of global societal transformation. The curriculum focuses on providing the practical research skills and theoretical knowledge required to address pressing international issues.

Why Comparative Social Change at University College Dublin?

This programme offers a distinctive international dimension, drawing on diverse social experiences from Ireland, Europe, and the BRIC nations, including China, India, and Brazil. Students benefit from being fully registered at both University College Dublin and Trinity College Dublin, gaining access to two sets of libraries, sports centres, and postgraduate facilities. The course uses the recent history of Irish social change as a comparative lens to examine global trends, making it a highly relevant choice for those interested in policy development and international research.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: EUR 18787 per year
• European fee: EUR 10100 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to provide advanced training in conceptualising and conducting comparative research across different countries and institutional settings. Modules may include:

• Research Methods
• Comparative Social Change: Concepts and Cases
• Globalisation & Soc Change
• Migration: Educational Per
• Gender and Soc Change
• Migration, Labour, Conflict
• Global Solutions and Applied Social Change
• Global Responses to Climate Change
• Nationalism and Social Change

Careers with Comparative Social Change

Graduates are well-prepared for professional roles across the public and private sectors, as well as within international institutions and civil society organisations. The programme provides solid academic training in critical areas such as education, gender studies, and labour markets, which are directly applicable to real-world challenges. Common career paths for alumni include roles in social research, policy development, and advocacy, where they can apply their skills to improve societal outcomes and influence change.