Voluntary & Community Sector Management (MSocSc)

Western Road, Cork, IE, Cork, Ireland

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# 301-375QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgramme duration

1Scholarships

SociologyMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Masters in Voluntary and Community Sector Management provides education, training and skills in managing/coordinating voluntary and community organisations. As such, the course will contribute to the ongoing professional development of workers already in the community and voluntary sector as well as opening the door to wider opportunities in the sector for those seeking employment there.

There are more than 25,000 voluntary sector organisations in Ireland. These range from large charitable bodies like Simon, Barnardos, and Concern to small residents’ associations, or from broad campaigning bodies like Amnesty International to small single-issue groups in a local housing estate trying to get youth facilities in the area.

These organisations may provide vital services in care, welfare, health, education, housing, poverty alleviation, social inclusion, and the promotion of rights. They may also enhance democracy and participation in society through empowerment and capacity-building, lobbying, and campaigning.

The MSocSc in Voluntary and Community Sector Management is a part-time postgraduate degree taught over two years.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSocSc in Voluntary and Community Sector Management is a part-time postgraduate degree taught over two years.

Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

TOEFL

90+

PTE Academic

63+

IELTS

6.5+

Bachelor GPA

2.7+

You require at least a second class honours in an approved primary degree;
You will normally have a minimum of two years of recent and relevant work experience (e.g. practitioners/managers in youth work, play work, community work, community education, the community and small voluntary sectors, community renewal and enterprise, faith community workers, community health workers, equality workers, and environment workers);
You will have to satisfy a selection committee.

Applications will be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) from those without a primary degree provided that you have a vocational/professional qualification in a relevant subject area as may be deemed suitable by the Head of School and you have held, for a minimum of two years, a position of responsibility of relevance to the course. Final acceptance is subject to approval by the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, and the College of Business and Law, UCC.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

6,420 EUR

Scholarships

The FDC Group Scholarships MSc Sustainable Dev., Agri-Food and Co-operatives

Master Open

Value

100% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

20 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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Voluntary & Community Sector Management (MSocSc)

Western Road, Cork, IE, Cork, Ireland

# 301-375QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgramme duration

1Scholarships

SociologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Programme overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission Requirements

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Tuition fees

Tuition Fee

Domestic

Scholarships

Scholarships

The FDC Group Scholarships MSc Sustainable Dev., Agri-Food and Co-operatives

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