BA in Sociology and Social Policy – TR083 School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, School of Social Work and Social Policy Prof. Richard Layte Director of Sociology and Social Policy

Bachelor of sociology and social policy (TR083) 4 Year Degree Course Award: BA Sociology and Social Policy Points 487 in 2017

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.

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 relative to others? 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?

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? What types of social policies are there? Who makes social policy and who benefits from social policy? who provides and who pays for social policies?

Studying sociology The sociology modules introduce students to the theories that explain social behaviour and relationships: Gender, family and Society Power, State and Social Movements Race, ethnicity and Identity Social Stratification and Inequalities

Who takes this course? School Leavers Mature Students International students Visiting students

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

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

Year 2 Modules: Irish Social Policy (health, housing, children, crime) Introduction to Social Research Social Theory Two other modules: Sociology / Political Science /Economics/ Law/ Language Broad Curriculum Option

Year 3 Modules: Researching Society Life Courses and Evolving Welfare States Families, Youth and Society Three additional modules from Sociology/ Economics / Political Science / Law ERASMUS STUDY ABROAD OPTION

YEAR 4 Modules: Sociology and Social Policy dissertation Ageing Societies Poverty, Inequality and Redistribution Conflict Studies Social Networks and Digital Lives Labour Markets, Gender & Institutions Migration, Motilities & Integration

Career Options with Sociology & Social Policy Directly related: Voluntary Sector/NGO’s e.g. Policy Adviser Aid/Development Youth work Social Care Work; Social Work Community Work e.g. Community Development Officer Public Sector e.g. Civil Service, State Agencies and Bodies Social Research e.g. ESRI, Geary Institute Market Research – client or agency side Research/Academia Related: Marketing/PR/Advertising Human Resources Primary Teaching European Administration Journalism/Media Management/Management Consultancy Opportunities open to all disciplines: e.g. IT, Accountancy, Medicine…

Employers Health Service Executive NGO’s Department of Social Protection St Vincent de Paul Ballymun Regeneration Barnardos Focus Ireland Migrant Rights Centre Simon Community Rehab Centre

Sociology & Social Policy Destinations – Further study Institutions: DIT Aungier St Dun Laoghaire VEC TCD University College Dublin UCD Smurfit Other Irish Institutions 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

Post-Graduate Study within Trinity MSc in Applied Social Research Masters in Social Work M Phil / PhD in Social Policy or Sociology

HOW TO APPLY COURSE Code: TR083 School Leavers Apply through CAO Deadline Feb 1st Mature Students (23 +) And Trinity Admissions Office Selection by interview

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