Social Justice & Public Policy - Waterford

The MA in Social Justice and Public Policy is a two year part-time programme which gives students a unique opportunity to develop a theoretical framework and the deep capacity for analysis, understanding, knowledge, skills and practices needed to engage meaningfully in social change towards a more just and inclusive society focusing particularly on influencing public policy. Social Justice Ireland is a key partner in this programme.



This MA is particularly suitable for students seeking to promote a fairer society, including people from business, community, voluntary, social inclusion, environmental organisations, trade unions, public service and religious sectors. Many applicants will be working in a voluntary or paid capacity with an organisation, group or office involved with social justice or addressing issues affected by public policy.

Year 1 Modules

Social Analysis and Social Change 1

Human Rights and Theories of Social Justice

Social Justice and the Prophetic Tradition

Economics and Social Policy 1

Advocacy, Community Organising and Networking for Social Justice

Research Methods

Applicants for the MA in Social Justice and Public Policy should hold a minimum of an NFQ Honours degree in any area of the Humanities, Economics or Social Sciences. Candidates should normally have previous relevant experience and are expected to be working in a paid or voluntary capacity in the area.

2 YEAR – PART-TIME

Delivered over 17 evenings and all-day sessions and 2-block weeks in a Dublin city centre location.

Start Date: September 2024