The Minor in Social Justice provides a unique educational pathway for students who wish to work in organisations with a social justice remit, in fields such as public policy; international development; human rights; community development; social research; advocacy/campaigning. 

The curriculum is research-led, evidence-based, and socially engaged. It is grounded in an ethical and normative approach to the production and use of knowledge, informed by values of equality and solidarity and is centred on the goals of understanding and challenging social injustice locally and globally.

We foster a learning environment that is both caring and respectful. The principles of equality, respect for diversity and inclusiveness are the foundations for our interactions with each other on the Social Justice programme. 

Students are not simply passive learners but are provided with opportunities to engage in dialogue and collaboration with teaching staff and peers. To that end, we employ a variety of active learning and teaching strategies, such as inquiry and problem-based learning, and group projects. Assessment strategies stimulate critical reflection and evidence-based analysis.   

1 - Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of key social justice concepts in a global society.
2 - Synthesise, evaluate, interpret, and apply social justice theories and evidence in an open, analytical and critical manner.
3 - Apply their knowledge to identify evidence-based, ethical and creative solutions to social justice problems.
4 - Use appropriate research methods to develop and answer research questions.
5 - Communicate their knowledge and analysis of social justice issues effectively using written, visual and oral methods.
6 - Work effectively and responsibly as an individual and in teams.
7 - Use professional and appropriate techniques, tools and technologies in their work in order to manage their time and tasks.
8 - Demonstrate an understanding of principles of ethical practice in the social sciences and how these principles should be applied in the field of social justice.

Choose 20 credits of options
20 credits can be met by choosing two 10-credit modules or one 10-credit and two 5-credit modules or four 5-credit modules

Choose 20 credits of options
20 credits can be met by choosing two 10-credit modules or one 10-credit and two 5-credit modules or four 5-credit modules

Module ID	Module Title	Trimester	Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules Social Justice
SSJ10070	Exploring Gender	Autumn	5
SSJ10090	Social Justice Perspectives	Autumn	5
Stage 1 Core Modules Social Justice
Stage 1 Options - Social Justice A)1 OF: Choose 1 of the following
SSJ10020	Global Justice: Towards an Egalitarian Global Order	Spring	5
SSJ10060	Inequality and Social Justice in Irish Society	Spring	5
Stage 1 Options - Social Justice A)1 OF: Choose 1 of the following
Stage 2 Core Modules Social Justice
SSJ20140	Human Rights & Social Justice	Autumn	5
SSJ20160	Race and Racism: Critical Perspectives	Autumn	5
SSJ20110	Gender, Power and Politics - Historical Perspectives	Spring	5
SSJ20150	Political Economy & Social Justice	Spring	5
Stage 2 Core Modules Social Justice
Stage 3 Options - Social Justice A)MIN2OF: Choose 20 credits in options (20 credits can be met by choosing two 10-credit modules; one 10-credit and two 5-credit modules; four 5-credit modules)
SPOL30010	Policy-making, Implementation & Evaluation	Autumn	5
SPOL38210	Migration, Racism and Irish Society	Autumn	5
SSJ30070	Gender War and Violence	Autumn	5
SSJ30080	Masculinities	Autumn	5
SSJ38240	Childhood & Global Justice	Autumn	10
SSJ38260	Social justice and the city	Autumn	10
SSJ38270	Inequality in the Lab Market	Autumn	5
EDUC20070	Travellers, Ethnicity & Rights	Spring	5
EDUC30050	Schools and Society	Spring	5
GEOG20130	Cities in a Global World	Spring	5
POL20060	Law, Politics, and Human Rights	Spring	5
SPOL30220	Social Policy, Social Justice and the Environment	Spring	5
SSJ38290	Discrimination: Law & Society	Spring	10
Stage 3 Options - Social Justice A)MIN2OF: Choose 20 credits in options (20 credits can be met by choosing two 10-credit modules; one 10-credit and two 5-credit modules; four 5-credit modules)
Stage 4 Options - Social Justice A)MIN2OF: Choose 20 credits in options (20 credits can be met by choosing two 10-credit modules; one 10-credit and two 5-credit modules; four 5-credit modules)
SPOL20050	Economics of Social Policy	Autumn	5
SPOL30010	Policy-making, Implementation & Evaluation	Autumn	5
SPOL38210	Migration, Racism and Irish Society	Autumn	5
SSJ30070	Gender War and Violence	Autumn	5
SSJ30080	Masculinities	Autumn	5
SSJ38260	Social justice and the city	Autumn	10
SSJ38270	Inequality in the Lab Market	Autumn	5
EDUC20070	Travellers, Ethnicity & Rights	Spring	5
EDUC30050	Schools and Society	Spring	5
POL20060	Law, Politics, and Human Rights	Spring	5
SPOL20260	Social Protection: Security, Work and Poverty	Spring	5
SPOL20280	Housing Policies, Neighbourhoods and Homes	Spring	5
SPOL30220	Social Policy, Social Justice and the Environment	Spring	5
SSJ38290	Discrimination: Law & Society	Spring	10