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Overview
We aim:
- To promote students’ professional involvement in academic life
- To ensure that students will make a contribution to the advancement of knowledge in sociology
- And to ensure that students will make a contribution to the understanding and well being of contemporary societies
By the end of their time as a research postgraduate student in the Sociology from Maynooth University it is our goal that students will:
- Have completed a thesis which is a high quality piece of orginal sociological analysis and is at least partly publishable in a peer-reviewed academic outlet
- Have developed and demonstrated a significant level of skill in at least one methodology of sociological research and analysis
- Have a broad knowledge of a number of sub-fields within sociology
- And have had the opportunity to develop teaching and administrative skills and experience
Career
- Research
- Third Level Teaching
- Government
- Policy Analysis
- Private, Community and Voluntary Sectors
- Media and New Technology
- Urban, Rural and Community Planning
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Courses include:
- Research Funding Application
- Ethics and Academic Practice for Research Students
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 95
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology View 45 other Masters in Sociology in IrelandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 95
Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum 2.1 degree in BA or MA in Sociology or Cognate subject. Applications with equivalent learning are also welcomed.
- Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
- Applicants are advised to contact the Department to discuss their research topic before submitting a required research proposal of 7-10 pages duration. Please see course website for further details.
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International
14000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14000 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
6500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6500 EUR per year during 24 months.
Part-time EU: 4,330
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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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