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 Practitioner-led workshops on | Urban Sociology and The Sociology of Youth and Community | Practitioner-led workshops on Youth and Community Development management | Urban Sociology and Stratification of place



Spring Modules

• Engaged Research Delivery

• The Sociology of regeneration

• Youth Crime



Summer Modules

• Dissertation

• Engaged Research

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant or appropriate subject.



The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview. 



Other Entry Considerations:





We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.



At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

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.