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

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

3. 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.

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Year 2 Modules: Irish Social Policy (health, housing, children, crime)
Introduction to Social Research
Social Theory
Two other modules:
Approved Modules/Trinity Electives

11. Year 3 Modules: Researching Society
Life Courses and Evolving Welfare States
Families, Youth and Society
Three additional modules from Approved Modules/Trinity Electives
ERASMUS STUDY ABROAD OPTION

12. 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

13. 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…

14. 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

15. 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

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

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

18. Thank You