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The degree of MSocSc will be awarded on satisfactorily completing a dissertation. Students studying for the MSocSc (specialising in the area of Social Work) will also have to complete a practice learning portfolio. In addition, students are normally required to attend regular research seminars. Students are required to register for the equivalent of one academic year (12 months). Students studying for the MSocSc (specialising in the area of Social Work) are required to register part-time over 24 months, while students studying for the MSocSc (specialising in the area of Social Policy) have the option of registering on a full-time (12 month) or part-time (24 month) basis.
Entry Requirements
To be considered for registration on the MSocSc Programme candidate an
applicant will normally have a primary degree at Second Class Honours
level or the equivalent in the social sciences, i.e. BSocSc (Hons); BSW
(Hons), BSocSc (Hons) (Youth and Community Work); BA (Hons) (Early
Childhood Studies); BSc (Hons) (Rural Development)
or
a primary degree plus a relevant postgraduate diploma, e.g. Higher
Diploma in Social Policy; Higher Diploma in Social Science; Higher
Diploma in Co-operative Studies. There are special prerequisites in
some cases.
Among the regularly recognised equivalences are:
i. For the MSocSc (specialising in the area of Social Policy): a
primary degree at Second Class Honours level or the equivalent plus
substantial experience in social research or administration;
ii. For the MSocSc (specialising in the area of Social Work): applicants
must possess a recognised professional qualification in addition to the
BSocSc (Hons) Degree, BSW (Hons) Degree or professional Diploma in
Social Work from UCC;
iii. Holders of the Higher Diploma in Child Care and Protection Studies
are exempted from the degree requirement on the basis of their
professional qualification.
MSocSc Programmes and Examinations
Details of available research areas, courses, methods of teaching, etc.
are available from the Department of Applied Social Studies. Students
will complete a 30,000 word dissertation. Dissertation submission
should be made at least two months in advance of one of the four annual
Academic Council Graduate Study Committee meetings.
A candidate for the MSocSc Degree may not simultaneously pursue any other programme except with the permission of the College.
See also under General Regulations for the Degree of Master.
Programme Learning Outcomes for NFQ Level 9, Major award
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
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