BA in Sociology and Social Policy – TR083 School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, School of Social Work and Social Policy Judy O’Shea Director of Sociology and Social Policy 05/12/15

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin BACHELOR OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL POLICY (TR083) 4 Year Degree Course Award:  BA Sociology and Social Policy  Points 455 in 2015

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin 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.

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin 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?  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?

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin STUDYING SOCIOLOGY The sociology modules introduce students to the theories that explain social behaviour and relationships. Key themes focus on the family, work, European societies and globalisation, conflict, migration and racism, social movements, social theories and social research

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin 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?  Who makes social policy and who benefits from social policy?  who provides and who pays for social policies?

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin WHO TAKES THIS COURSE?  School Leavers  Mature Students  International students  Visiting students

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin 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

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin 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

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin YEAR 2 MODULES  Irish Social Policy (health, housing, children, crime)  Two from Social Research, European Societies, Gender and Family, or Power, State and Social Movements  Economy of Ireland OR Economics of Public Policy Two other modules:  Sociology / Political Science / Law  Broad Curriculum Option

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin YEAR THREE MODULES  Two from Researching Society, Social Theory, Globalisation and Development, or Race, Ethnicity and Identity  Social Inequality  Comparative Welfare States  Crime and Social Policy / Families and Social Policy Two additional modules from Sociology/ Economics / Political Science ERASMUS STUDY ABROAD OPTION

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin YEAR FOUR MODULES  Poverty, Inequality and Redistribution  Sociology and Social Policy dissertation  Social Policy and Ageing  One other module from Sociology and Social Policy modules

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin 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…

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin EMPLOYERS  Health Service Executive  NGO’s  Department of Social Protection  St Vincent de Paul  Ballymun Regeneration  Barnardos  Focus Ireland  Migrant Rights Centre  Simon Community  Focus Ireland  Rehab Centre

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

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin POST-GRADUATE STUDY WITHIN TRINITY  MSc in Applied Social Research  Masters in Social Work  M Phil / PhD in Social Policy or Sociology

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

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin FURTHER INFORMATION BSS / Sociology & Social Policy Stand in the Exam Hall, Front Square:  Leaflets  Talk to staff/students at the Stand Visit TCD website - Visit Course website: socialpolicy.tcd.ie/undergraduate/ba-sociology.php

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