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BA in Sociology and Social Policy – TR083School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, School of Social Work and Social Policy
Judy O’SheaDirector of Sociology and Social Policy
05/12/15
Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
BACHELOR OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL POLICY (TR083)
4 Year Degree Course
Award:
BA Sociology and Social Policy
Points 455 in 2015
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WHY STUDY SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL POLICY?
Curious about social and economic policy issues around the world?
Searching for a course that demands both academic and vocational qualities?
Interested in understanding society, its social problems and have a desire to make a difference?
Then Sociology and Social Policy is the degree for you.
It’s a unique programme which combines the study of social theory, social policy and social research.
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SOME TOPICS COVERED ON COURSE
What are the causes of poverty and how many people live in poverty in Ireland?
Is Ireland an unequal society? Why are people homeless? Is there state discrimination against ethnic minorities in Ireland? What is the relationship between crime and social policy? Why do we not have free health services in Ireland? Does politics matter – do political parties have different approaches
to social policy? Can social movements change society? How do we care for our ageing population?
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STUDYING SOCIOLOGY
The sociology modules introduce students to the theories that explain
social behaviour and relationships.
Key themes focus on the family, work, European societies and globalisation, conflict, migration and racism, social movements, social theories and social research
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STUDYING SOCIAL POLICY
Social policy modules will enable students to answer some of the following very topical questions:
What are social policies and why do we need them? Who makes social policy and who benefits from social policy? who provides and who pays for social policies?
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WHO TAKES THIS COURSE?
School Leavers
Mature Students
International students
Visiting students
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SCHOOLS WITHIN TRINITY
BA Sociology and Social Policy provided by: School of Social Work and Social Policy
in conjunction with
School of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Political Science
Economics
Sociology
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YEAR 1 MODULES
Introduction to Social Policy Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Political Science Introduction to Economics or Introduction to Economic Policy
Two out of following: Law Maths / Statistics Introduction to Psychology A language module- French/ German/ Russian / Polish
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YEAR 2 MODULES
Irish Social Policy (health, housing, children, crime) Two from Social Research, European Societies, Gender and Family, or Power,
State and Social Movements Economy of Ireland OR Economics of Public Policy
Two other modules: Sociology / Political Science / Law Broad Curriculum Option
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YEAR THREE MODULES
Two from Researching Society, Social Theory, Globalisation and Development, or Race, Ethnicity and Identity
Social Inequality Comparative Welfare States Crime and Social Policy / Families and Social Policy
Two additional modules from Sociology/ Economics / Political Science
ERASMUS STUDY ABROAD OPTION
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YEAR FOUR MODULES
Poverty, Inequality and Redistribution Sociology and Social Policy dissertation Social Policy and Ageing One other module from Sociology and Social Policy modules
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Career Options with Sociology & Social Policy
Directly related:Voluntary Sector/NGO’s e.g. Policy AdviserAid/DevelopmentYouth workSocial Care Work; Social WorkCommunity Work e.g. Community Development OfficerPublic Sector e.g. Civil Service, State Agencies and BodiesSocial Research e.g. ESRI, Geary InstituteMarket Research – client or agency sideResearch/Academia
Related:Marketing/PR/AdvertisingHuman ResourcesPrimary TeachingEuropean AdministrationJournalism/MediaManagement/Management Consultancy
Opportunities open to all disciplines: e.g. IT, Accountancy, Medicine…
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EMPLOYERS
Health Service Executive NGO’s Department of Social Protection St Vincent de Paul Ballymun Regeneration Barnardos Focus Ireland Migrant Rights Centre Simon Community Focus Ireland Rehab Centre
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Sociology & Social Policy
Further study:
Addiction studies
Diploma in Law
Graduate Entry Medicine
Master in Social Work/Social Work
Higher Diploma in Psychology
MSc in Applied Social Research
MSc Global Health
MSc Human Resource Management
MSc in International Politics
Tutor Training Course
Destinations – Further study
Institutions: DIT Aungier St
Dun Laoghaire VEC
TCD
University College Dublin
UCD Smurfit
Other Irish Institutions
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POST-GRADUATE STUDY WITHIN TRINITY
MSc in Applied Social Research
Masters in Social Work
M Phil / PhD in Social Policy or Sociology
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HOW TO APPLY
COURSE Code: TR083School Leavers
Apply through CAO
Deadline Feb 1st
Mature Students (23 +)
Apply through CAO
And Trinity Admissions Office
Deadline Feb 1st
Selection by interview
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FURTHER INFORMATION
BSS / Sociology & Social Policy Stand in the Exam Hall, Front Square: Leaflets
Talk to staff/students at the Stand
Visit TCD website - www.tcd.ie
Visit Course website: http://www.socialwork-socialpolicy.tcd.ie/undergraduate/ba-sociology.php
Thank You