Sociology of Sustainability & Global Challenges (MA)

Western Road, Cork, IE, Cork, Ireland

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# 301-375QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgramme duration

16,700 EURTuition Fee/year

SociologyMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA Sociology of Sustainability and Global Challenges course is aimed at people who are looking for professional growth and new career options.

This course prepares you for doctoral studies in the social sciences, or for employment in various sectors including:

media
civil service
education
social services
health care
public administration
NGOs

This course gives you the opportunity to develop a range of analytical and critical-thinking skills as part of a lively academic community. Throughout the year, the Department hosts distinguished visiting speakers. You will also get the opportunity to participate in a wide range of stimulating scholarly events and conferences hosted by the Department, including the prestigious Theory and Philosophy Summer School held each year in May in UCC.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA Sociology of Sustainability and Global Challenges course is aimed at people who are looking for professional growth and new career options.

This course prepares you for doctoral studies in the social sciences, or for employment in various sectors including:

media
civil service
education
social services
health care
public administration
NGOs

Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

TOEFL

90+

PTE Academic

63+

IELTS

6.5+

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

To apply for this course, you will have:·

A minimum of a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent honours degree in sociology, law, politics, psychology, history, applied social studies, anthropology, geography, economics, the study of religions, media studies, communication, government, public policy, development, environment and planning, criminology, European studies, women studies, early childhood studies, cultural studies, political studies, international relations or another subject relevant to the Sociology of Development and Globalisation
A relevant Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) will also be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) subject to a written expression of interest and/or interview acceptable to the Department of Sociology selection committee.
In exceptional circumstances, substantial professional experience in a relevant and related field of development may be accepted as compensating for the absence of an undergraduate degree to the required standard.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

6,130 EUR

International

Starts from

16,700 EUR

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Sociology of Sustainability & Global Challenges (MA)

Western Road, Cork, IE, Cork, Ireland

# 301-375QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgramme duration

16,700 EURTuition Fee/year

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