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UCD Sociology is Ireland's largest centre for sociological study, shaping the field with its unmatched breadth and influence. Home to dedicated faculty members and a vibrant community of around 1,100 students, including over 50 postgraduates, the school plays a pivotal role in advancing sociological thought and research across the nation.
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An essential part of your studies will be the acquisition of a sociological toolkit that includes both theoretical approaches and research methods. UCD faculty have a wide-ranging set of research interests, including comparative, quantitative and historical research, as well as work that focuses on the social complexity and changes in our modern world. Sociology students at UCD can avail of study abroad opportunities in universities in Europe and around the world. We have funding and tutoring opportunities available through the school. As Ireland's capital city, Dublin's thriving and cosmopolitan atmosphere makes it a popular choice for study. It offers a very vibrant social life and first-rate cultural amenities. The vast social changes that have occurred throughout Irish society in the last decade also provide enormous research opportunities for students.
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- (opens in a new window)Bachelor of Arts
- (opens in a new window)Bachelor of Social Science
- (opens in a new window)MA Sociology
- (opens in a new window)MSc Sociology
- (opens in a new window)MSc Comparative Social Change
- (opens in a new window)MA Race, Migration & Decolonial Studies
- (opens in a new window)Grad Dip Race, Migration & Decolonial Studies
- (opens in a new window)MSc Social Data Analytics
- MSc Spatial Demography
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