BA in Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation

Dublin City University

DCU’s BA in Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation is a unique degree where you will gain in-depth knowledge in three disciplines - culture, media and politics - whilst also developing key competencies to underpin your success in a wide variety of careers. On this course you will: explore the meaning and power of culture, examine the hugely influential role played by media and technology in society and you’ll learn about national and international political systemsIf you’re stimulated by learning how to design creative approaches to social issues and you’re keen to have flexibility to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities that enable you to carve out your own career path, then this is the course for you.You can complete the BA in Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation degree in three years, or choose to take an extra year either to study abroad or complete an INTRA placement.There is a pressing need for graduates who are future-focused, problem solvers, critical thinkers, excellent communicators, highly digitally literate, creative, ethically aware, as well as reflective and empathetic. DCU’s BA in Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation explicitly targets these competencies, ensuring that you will develop and be able to demonstrate the skills and attributes which are highly sought after by employers. The unique combination of key transferable skills and discipline-specific expertise ensures that you will be equipped to carve your own unique career path in an increasingly unscripted labour market and across a variety of sectors.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences