Applicants should normally have a primary degree (NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent) in sociology or social science, or a closely related discipline.
A Student Grade Point Average (GPA) Equivalent 3.0 out of 4.0 is required (where the grading scale is 0.0 to 4.0) or the equivalent result where another grading scale is presented.
Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements but can confirm professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants may be called for an interview.All candidates are expected to be proficient in written and spoken English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit evidence of a certificate of proficiency (such as TOEFL, Cambridge or IELTS). Test results must be less than two years old and must meet the minimum UCD standards listed here:
https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/policiesandgeneralregulations/generalrequirements/minimumenglishlanguagerequirements/
The MSc Sustainable Societies course is designed in hope and optimism that we can make our world better together and devise novel global solutions that can contribute to addressing global problems. We are looking for students who want to be active participants in shaping their and our world and learn how to create global solutions that attempt to resolve our most pressing global problems The MSc Sustainable Societies will give students a chance to achieve following learning outcomes in academic and professional skills: To expand the knowledge and understanding of global challenges across four perspectives: academic, activist, business and policy To apply knowledge and understanding to specific global challenges To analyse academic, activist, business and policy aspects of global challenges To design the intervention for the global challenges that would incorporate academic, activist, business and policy separately and within an intersectional model To evaluate specific global solutions from the academic, activist, business and policy To demonstrate and further develop communication, writing, presentation and debating skills for diverse academic and non-academic audiences To apply the range of research strategies and methodologies to collect relevant evidence on global social change and global solutions To successfully carry out a substantial piece of research through an individually- A wide range of organisations and social enterprises use the skills developed throughout the programme. Academic and analytical skills are required for work in the social research sector, including think tanks, market research and academic organisations. Focus on activism and business prepares you for working in the NGO sector and as a social entrepreneur. Policy perspective is essential for those wishing to pursue careers in the civil service, governmental organisations, and social policy. The MSc Sustainable Societies at UCD is ideal for graduates who wish to innovate and focus on solutions a part of their future career. A wide range of organisations and social enterprises use the skills developed throughout the programme. Academic and analytical skills are required for work in the social research sector, including think tanks, market research and academic organisations. Focus on activism and business prepares you for working in the NGO sector and as a social entrepreneur. Policy perspective is essential for those wishing to pursue careers in the civil service, governmental organisations, and social policy. The MSc Sustainable Societies at UCD is ideal for graduates who wish to innovate and focus on solutions a part of their future career. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continui