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The main course focus is on sociological research methods and social science analytics, and the intention is to produce graduates ready to embark on research careers in the private, public, voluntary or academic spheres. Modules will involve a blend of in-class lectures, small group discussions, and individual and/or collaborative group work

analyse human processes from a sociological perspective

understand the role of social relations in the structuring of world society

conduct theoretically informed research on social processes and social dynamics

use cutting-edge research methods - quantitative and qualitative - for answering sociological questions

understand key ethical issues in conducting sociological and social science research

This MSc offers in-depth knowledge of sociological analysis, research methods and social science analytics - including high-level training in data, data science, and data mining -, and a range of sequenced topics that include crime, law, and deviance, culture and media, health and well-being, political analysis and social movements, and stratification and social inequality. The combination of high-level training in research methods and robust exposure to core topics in Sociology and the Social Sciences will set graduates up for a wide variety of careers in both the Public and Private sectors.

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The basic requirement is a first or second-class Honours degree in sociology or a cognate area or an approved equivalent qualification or an equivalent capability based on prior substantial relevant experience (Primary Degree: Level 8- National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of work and undergo an interview.

Qualification transcripts and certificates

A copy of your birth certificate or passport

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

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SO6001 MSc Dissertation Workshop Proposal

SO6062 Life Chances: Stratification, Inequality, and Mobility in Contemporary Society

SO6082 Introduction to Sociological Criminology

SO6112 Contemporary Issues in Sociological Thought

SO6092 Sociology of Families and the Life Course

SO6102 Selected Issues in Gender, Culture AND Society

SO6112Contemporary Issues in Sociological Thought

SO7862 Urban Sociology and Stratification of Place

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Sociology and Data Analytics MSc

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