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Faculty of Social Sciences:
Social Science
MH107 - BSocSci (Level 8 Honours)
Entrance requirements |
2HC3 + 4OD3, English, Irish + a third language |
Duration |
3 year BSocSc |
Points 2009 |
390 |
FETAC link |
Yes |
Course Outline |
First Year > Social Policy - Introduction to Social Policy Studies - The Development of the Irish Welfare State - Social Policy: An Analysis of Current Issues and Problems - Research Methods - The Irish Context + Sociology (see page 100) + Choose one subject from: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History or Philosophy. |
Second Year |
Continue with two of your First Year subjects
Social Policy modules are as follows: - Comparative Social Policy - Public Policy-making and Public Administration - Policy Analysis in Theory and Practice - Poverty, Deprivation and Social Exclusion - Social Policy and Life-Stages - Research Methods for Policy Analysis - Economics and Social Security - Case Study: Social Security |
Third Year |
Continue with Second Year Subjects
Social Policy modules are as follows: - Minor Dissertation/Research - Research Report Writing - Case Studies in Social Policy - The Welfare State in Transition: A Comparative Perspective - Women and Men and the Welfare State - European Social Policy - Rights, Inequalities and Equal Opportunities |
Social science is the study of how human societies are organised. It involves the analysis of the social forces that govern the world we live in and their impact on individuals, families, communities and countries. It's also the study of how class, gender, religion, and race affects groups of people and of the roles played by large institutions like political or education systems.
This programme emphasises the study of applied social science through the subject Social Policy. This subject is concerned with government and institutional policies in relation to human welfare. As a student, you will get to grips with contemporary issues in society, especially Irish society, learning to explore practical problems using conceptual and analytical tools. You will be encouraged to rigorously and systematically scrutinise commonsense and partisan views of society, developing your skills of enquiry, research, and communication.
Course Structure
As a Double Honours Bachelor of Social Science degree, three subjects are taken in First Year and two in Second and Third Year.
In First Year, all students take Social Policy, Sociology and choose one subject from Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, or Philosophy. In Second and Third Year you continue with two of your First Year subjects. (Note: Students who wish to proceed to professional studies in social work should opt to study Social Policy.)
Career Options
Applied social science can provide a valuable foundation in knowledge and skills for many vocations and occupations; it is particularly associated with the social professions of community work, youth work and social work. Graduates are also to be found in a wide range of other careers, including management and public administration, journalism, the media and social research.
If you wish to become a professional social worker, you must undertake the National Qualification in Social Work. (The accrediting body is the National Social Work Qualifications Board; visit their website at www.nswqb.ie). Most social workers qualify by completing a Bachelor of Social Science first and, later on, a postgraduate professional qualification currently available at UCD, UCC, and NUIG.
Postgraduate Options
- Higer Diploma in Community Work and Youth Work
- BA (Applied Social Studies)
- Masters in Community & Youth Work-
- MA (Applied Social Studies)
- MLitt
- PhD
Department of Applied Social Studies |
Tel: 01 708 3743 /3744 /4574 Fax: 01 708 4708 Email: appliedsocialstudies@nuim.ie http://cappss.nuim.ie |