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  MSocSc Social Science (Rights and Social Policy) (Full-time)

Maynooth University    Department of Applied Social Studies

Full time September MSc, Other Full-time: 1 year
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The MSocSc Social Science: Rights & Social Policy (Full-time) programme at Maynooth University offers an advanced study in social policy, focusing on key contemporary issues. This one-year programme equips students with critical thinking, analytical, and research skills in areas such as governance, equality, ageing, and criminal justice. The emphasis is on understanding the connections between rights, recognition, and redistribution. To be eligible, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Applied Social Studies, or a related discipline with a minimum overall mark of 55%. Graduates will have excellent career prospects in policy analysis, social research organizations, and government policy development.

About the course

The MSocSc (Rights & Social Policy) provides advanced study in key and often challenging issues facing social policy today. It provides an opportunity for critical study in the application of social policy theory and methodology to policy and practice.

The programme aims to provide students with advanced critical, analytical and research skills in selected substantive areas of social policy, and in the shaping of policy, in contemporary Ireland and more widely. In particular the emphasis is on the interconnections between the themes of rights, recognition and redistribution. Currently, the programme includes taught modules on governance, equality, ageing and criminal justice.

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Entry Requirements

Candidates are required to have: A Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) degree with an overall mark of at least 55% Or a Bachelor of Arts (Applied Social Studies) (Honours) degree with an overall mark of at least 55% Or an Honours degree in a related discipline with an overall mark of at least 55%. Candidates meeting the above criteria will be interviewed. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

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Where will I study?

Where is Maynooth University

Scholarships

There are 60 Taught Master's Scholarships available across every discipline of Maynooth University. Closing date is the 15th June 2018. Applications are welcome from all BSc/BA graduates or equivalent honours level 8 graduates, including the graduating class of 2018.

Value of Scholarship(s)

€2,000

Eligibility


Applicants must intend to pursue a full-time Taught Master’s degree at the University commencing in September. Achieve a minimum overall result of 2.1 in an Honours Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). Open for applications to all EU and non-EU BA/BSc graduates

Application Procedure

Applications are online via an online application system accessible from the
Following link: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/postgraduate-studies/fees-funding-scholarships


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These postgraduate scholarships for Masters study are funded with the support of the Alumni Affinity Card and provide graduates of Maynooth University (including the graduating class of 2018) with a €5,000 scholarship towards fees for a full-time Taught Masters programme at Maynooth University.

Value of Scholarship(s)

5'000

Eligibility

Applicants must intend to pursue a
full-time Taught Master’s degree at the University commencing meet the following eligibility criteria:
1. A minimum overall result of 65% in an Honours Bachelor’s degree from
Maynooth University. Applicants should apply before they receive
their exam results.
2. Satisfy the entry requirements of the Maynooth University Taught Master’s
Programme they intend to undertake.

The scholarship is not open to those who have already commenced or have previously
undertaken a Master’s programme.
A minimum 65% honours level 8 undergraduate degree result and a personal statement is required.

Application Procedure

Apply online via: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/postgraduate-studies/fees-funding-scholarships
An application guide is available on the online application system to guide you step by
step through the application process.
For further information please email: postgraduatescholarships@nuim.ie or tel. 01-
7086018.


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