Community Research plus Sociology

Key programme benefits to future students

Students will learn academic theory in Sociology supported by the analysis of national and international research in this area.



Students will get practical experience in engaged research practice and community co-design and develop critical understanding of contemporary national and international issues in this area.



Key Fact:

In this MA programme you will be working with community partners on real life projects in interdisciplinary, diverse teams.

Autumn Modules

• Engaged Research Design

• Elective (choose two):

Practitioner-led workshops on Urban Sociology



Spring Modules

• Engaged Research Delivery

• The Sociology of regeneration

• Youth Crime



Summer Modules

• Dissertation

• Engaged Research

Applicants must have a first or second class level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. The University reserves the right to short-list and interview applicants as deemed necessary



WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:



Qualification transcripts and certificates

A copy of your birth certificate or passport

A copy of your CV

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice.

If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:

English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND

English language competency certificate

1 year full-time, on campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

The MA Community Research + is designed to meet the needs of professionals and practitioners in community based settings in the public, semi-state and not-for-profit sector. This MA combines practice based learning with academic rigour. Students taking this MA will be expected to be strongly motivated to develop applied research skills in the community.