Study MSc in Comparative Social Change at University College Dublin in Ireland, UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

About this course

About this course
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What will I learn?

The MSc Comparative Social Change is a oneyear full time programme which is jointly delivered by the School of Sociology at UCD and Trinitys Department of Sociology. It provides students with the theoretical frameworks and practical research skills necessary to understand the processes and pressing issues presented by global social change.The programme uses the recent experience of Irish social change in a comparative European and global context to provide training in substantive topics relating to issues of comparative social change.The MSc has a strong international dimension drawing on rich and informative experiences from Ireland, Europe and further afield particularly India, China and Brazil BRICs.The programme provides advanced training in conceptualising, designing and conducting comparative research, across countries, and examines the role that this can play in policy development.DURATION:1 YearsNEXT INTAKE:20242025 September

Which department am I in?

UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

€18,787.00 (US$ 20,134) per year

Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,753

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should normally have a primary degree in sociology or social science, or a closely related discipline.A Student Grade Point Average (GPA) Equivalent 3.0 out of 4.0 is required (where the grading scale is 0.0 to 4.0) or equivalent result where other grading scale is presented.Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements but can confirm professional qualifications andor experience will be considered. Applicants may be called for an interview.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.