Course Summary
This M.Sc. in Comparative Social Change is offered jointly by the Department of Sociology at Trinity and the School of Sociology at University College Dublin to develop students’ knowledge of the main currents of social change today, the social, cultural and economic forces which are driving them and the different forms they take across states.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Re-admittance to MSc: Students who have exited with a Postgraduate Diploma may apply to submit subsequently for the corresponding Master’s degree. Following completion of the Master’s requirements the student will inform the Registrar of his/her intention to rescind the Postgraduate Diploma and have the credit obtained during the Postgraduate Diploma integrated into the Master’s degree. The student will be required to submit the original Postgraduate Diploma and/or any duplicates that have been issued. The time limit for applying to complete the credits required for the Master’s degree will normally be up to 5 years following completion of the Postgraduate Diploma In exceptional circumstances, a longer time limit may be considered by the Dean of Graduate Studies. This arrangement is not available to students who exit with the Postgraduate Diploma as a consequence of failing to attain the pass requirements of the Master’s.
Application Details
Closing Date: 30 June 2023
How to apply: UCD is the administrative hub of the MSc Comparative Social Change and applications therefore need to be made solely to UCD. Applications are then assessed by the Course Director and Course Coordinator. Upon graduation, students receive a single joint award/degree bearing the institutional names and logos of both Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin.
Next Intake September 2024
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How to apply: UCD is the administrative hub of the MSc Comparative Social Change and applications therefore need to be made solely to UCD. Applications are then assessed by the Course Director and Course Coordinator. Upon graduation, students receive a single joint award/degree bearing the institutional names and logos of both Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Students also learn valuable writing, communication, problem solving and policy assessment skills which can be applied to a wide range of careers and further postgraduate study.