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Bachelor of Social Science

Choose this Social Science programme at the Maynooth University studies how human societies are organised, the social forces, institutions and ideologies that shape society, and the factors that influence the wellbeing of individuals, families, communities, and countries.

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Duration

3 or 4 years

Starting Date

September

Tuition Fee

€13,500 per year

Location

Maynooth, Ireland

The programme

You will learn to analyse contemporary social problems, issues and policy responses, related to poverty and social exclusion, drugs, criminal justice, housing, migration, ethnicity, disability ageing and gender. A key focus is on how to address inequality and promote rights and entitlements to services for all. You will also learn about social professions such as social work, community work and youth work, and may pursue postgraduate opportunities in these fields at Maynooth as a postgraduate.

Career Options

Options after graduation from Social Science programme at the Maynooth University?

Graduates pursue careers in policy analysis, social research and social professions (social work, community work and youth work).
Our graduates are also found in management and public administration, the NGO sector, journalism, the media and social research.
Graduates can take the National Qualification in Social Work at master’s level