Why is this course for me?
The subject of Social Justice draws on a range of academic disciplines in order to advance understanding of issues such as inequality, discrimination and human rights abuses. It will appeal to those who would like to acquire the knowledge and skills to understand and challenge injustice and help bring about social change.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
At the end of their four-year programme, graduates of Social Justice have acquired knowledge and skills relevant to a range of fields of study and employment, including in-depth knowledge about the most pressing societal and global challenges of our time and advanced critical, analytical and communications skills.
The degree will provide a strong foundation for careers in: research, policy and advocacy in national and international non-governmental organisations; and public sector agencies. Relevant graduate study programmes include:
Equality Studies
Gender Studies
Public Policy
Human Rights
International Development.
What Will I Study
Undergraduate modules in Social Justice address themes such as global poverty and inequality; gender and sexual inequality; human rights and social justice; inequality in Irish society; childhood inequality; egalitarian social movements; racism; social justice movements; political economy and social justice. Over the course of your four-year programme, you will advance your knowledge about the key social issues of the 21st century, while developing your skills in relation to critical thinking, analysis, research, problem solving and communication. An emphasis on participatory learning means that your studies will take place within a supportive and stimulating environment, where you will have the opportunity to engage with like-minded people who share your interest in social justice.
First Year
In first year, you will undertake four foundational modules in Social Justice::
Social Justice Perspective
Exploring Gender
Global justice
Inequality and Social Justice in Irish Society.
Second Year
In second year, the social justice modules will develop your knowledge of racism, political economy, gender, power and politics, as well as your understanding of human rights and social justice.
Third Year
In third year, you can choose to study the ‘experiential’ modules ‘Social Justice & the City’ and ‘Social Justice Movements’ and a range of additional modules on key Social Justice issues. Students can apply to study abroad in Year three or undertake an internship.
Fourth Year
Fourth year provides the opportunity for you to enhance your research skills by engaging in a research-based module. Students will also have an opportunity to build on their knowledge of Social Justice, and of key societal issues, choosing from a range of modules addressing issues such as labour market inequality; gender, war and violence; and childhood and global justice.
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11 Septiembre 2023
UCD College of Social Sciences and Law
Room D104, Newman,
BELFIELD,
Dublin,
Republic of Ireland
There are minimum entry requirements that all applicants, applying based on school leaving results, must meet.
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version;
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section;
English language examinations administered by the University of Cambridge: 176+ on Cambridge English scale (with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English), Acceptable Examinations:
Proficiency Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2).
Advanced Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2)
First Certificate, Grade A (i.e. CEFR Level C1)
Pearson English Language Text: Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section.
Duolingo English Test (DET) - The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 110 is required with at least 100 in each sub score. This test of English will be reviewed during 2021 and a decision taken as to whether it should continue to be acceptable.
Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.
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