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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.

Module Type Module   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.
 SSJ20170 Space, Place & Social Change 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
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General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Social Justice:

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Bachelor of Science		 Commencing 2024/2025 September Undergraduate Degree (Non EU)
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Social Sciences
Bachelor of Science
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Commencing 2024/2025 September
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* you can change options at the top of the page

Additional special entry route(s) to Social Justice:

These options have additional eligibility requirements to cater for specific applicant cohorts. You should not apply via these routes before consulting the requirements or contacting the responsible UCD office.

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Access Progression Pathway
Application to this Non-EU Access Progression Pathway is by invitation only. If you are not currently enrolled on an Access programme at UCD, your application will be marked as invalid.
If you are not a current Access student, but you are a non-EU applicant seeking admission to an undergraduate degree, please submit an application via the "Undergraduate Degree (Non-EU)" course type.		 Apply
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