The undergraduate course in Social Justice offers students the opportunity to acquire a deeper understanding of the underlying causes of injustice while being supported to become critically reflective global citizens and effective agents of social change. Over the course of the four year programme in Social Justice students will advance their knowledge about the key social issues of the 21st century, while developing their understanding of social scientific methods, gaining advanced skills in relation to research, critical thinking and analysis, problem-solving and communication. The joint major in Social Justice provides a unique educational pathway for those who are interested in working within national and international civil society organisations, as well as for statutory and international bodies with a social justice remit in fields such as public policy; international development; human rights; community development; social research; advocacy/campaigning.
- School
- School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Level
- Undergraduate
- NFQ Level
- 8
- Award
- Bachelor of Science
- Mode of Delivery
- On Campus
- Programme Director
- Dr Karen Smith
- Overall Programme Credits:
- 240
- Programme Credits:
- Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 4
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10 - Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
- Stage 1: 20
Stage 2: 20
Stage 3: 25
Stage 4: 25
Curricular information is subject to change.
The subject of Social Justice draws on a range of academic disciplines in order to advance understanding of issues such as inequality, racism, discrimination and human rights abuses. It will appeal to those who would like to acquire the knowledge and skills to understand and challenge injustice and help bring about social change.
Study abroad for a trimester or a year in third year. Destinations include the US, Australia, China, Canada.
At the end of their four-year course, graduates of Social Justice have acquired knowledge and skills relevant to a range of fields of study and employment, including in-depth knowledge about the most pressing societal and global challenges of our time and advanced critical, analytical and communications skills. The degree will provide a strong foundation for careers in: research, policy and advocacy in national and international non-governmental organisations; and public sector agencies.
Relevant graduate study programmes include: Equality Studies • Gender Studies • Public Policy • Human Rights • International Development.
Stage 3
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
SSJ10070 | Exploring Gender | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
SSJ10090 | Social Justice Perspectives | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
SSJ10020 | Global Justice: Towards an Egalitarian Global Order | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
SSJ10060 | Inequality and Social Justice in Irish Society | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
SSJ20140 | Human Rights & Social Justice | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
SSJ20160 | Race and Racism: Critical Perspectives | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
SSJ20110 | Gender, Power and Politics - Historical Perspectives | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
SSJ20150 | Political Economy & Social Justice | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SPOL38210 | Migration, Racism and Irish Society | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SSJ30070 | Gender War and Violence | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SSJ30080 | Global Masculinities | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SSJ38260 | Social justice and the city | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SSJ38290 | Discrimination: Law & Society | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SPOL30220 | Social Policy, Social Justice and the Environment | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SSJ38240 | Childhood & Global Justice | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SSJ38250 | Social Justice Movements | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SSJ38270 | Inequality in the Lab Market | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
SSJ38300 | Using Research for Social Justice | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 15CR: Students are required to take 15 option credits in stage 4. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SPOL38210 | Migration, Racism and Irish Society | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 15CR: Students are required to take 15 option credits in stage 4. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SSJ30070 | Gender War and Violence | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 15CR: Students are required to take 15 option credits in stage 4. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SSJ30080 | Global Masculinities | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 15CR: Students are required to take 15 option credits in stage 4. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SSJ38260 | Social justice and the city | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 15CR: Students are required to take 15 option credits in stage 4. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SSJ38290 | Discrimination: Law & Society | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 15CR: Students are required to take 15 option credits in stage 4. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SPOL30220 | Social Policy, Social Justice and the Environment | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 15CR: Students are required to take 15 option credits in stage 4. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SSJ38240 | Childhood & Global Justice | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 15CR: Students are required to take 15 option credits in stage 4. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SSJ38250 | Social Justice Movements | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 15CR: Students are required to take 15 option credits in stage 4. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
SSJ38270 | Inequality in the Lab Market | Spring | 5 |
Module Weighting Info
| Award | GPA | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
| BHSOC010 | Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 3 - 30.00% Stage 2 - 20.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
| Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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| Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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| Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |
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