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Sociology  (SOJ3)

BSc (NFQ Level 8) · Academic Year 2023/2024
School
School of Sociology
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
8
Award
Bachelor of Science
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Dr Gerard W Boucher
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.

Stage 3

Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.

Stage 4

Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits.

In order to complete your Undergraduate Degree, you must earn at least 40 credits at level 3 or above. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet this requirement.

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
 SOC10010 Foundations of Sociological Thought Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 SOC10020 Introduction to Sociology Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 SOC10060 Ireland in Comparative Perspective Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 SOC10070 Sociological Analysis and Research Design Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 SOC20100 Sociological Theory Level 2 Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 SOC20260 Quantitative Research Methods Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 SOC20320 Qualitative Research Methods Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC20040 Sociology of Gender Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC20070 Social Anthropology Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC20220 Social Theory and Social Media Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC20270 Sociology Health & Inequality Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC20340 Sociology of Human Rights Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC20210 Animals and Human Society Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC20280 Sociology of Family Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC20330 Sociology of Peace, Conflict & Justice Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC20360 Sociology of the Environment Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC20400 Gender, Health and Society Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC20410 Sociology and ethics of care Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SSCI20030 Building Resilience Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30070 Sociology of Education Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30080 Health, Illness and 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. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30100 American 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. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30330 Currents in Contemporary Theory Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30360 Sociology of Migration, Race and Ethnicity Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30420 Deception: The Social, Moral & Economic Foundations of Lying Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30560 Global Inequalities Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30570 Solidarities, Power and Difference Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30690 Art & Social Change Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30710 Historical Sociology Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30730 Global Econ & Social Change Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30740 Sociology of climate change Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SSCI30050 Digital Research Skills for the Social Sciences Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC20400 Gender, Health and Society Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30220 Science and Society Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30270 Sociology of War and Violence Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30350 Social Stratification Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30380 Social Dynamics and Networks Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30580 Latin American Sociology Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30700 Democracy & Civil Society Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30720 Sociology of Leisure Time Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. 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.
 SOC30750 Sociological Power of Emotions Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30070 Sociology of Education Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30080 Health, Illness and Society Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30100 American Society Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30330 Currents in Contemporary Theory Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30360 Sociology of Migration, Race and Ethnicity Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30420 Deception: The Social, Moral & Economic Foundations of Lying Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30560 Global Inequalities Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30570 Solidarities, Power and Difference Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30690 Art & Social Change Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30710 Historical Sociology Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30730 Global Econ & Social Change Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30740 Sociology of climate change Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SSCI30050 Digital Research Skills for the Social Sciences Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC20400 Gender, Health and Society Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30220 Science and Society Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30270 Sociology of War and Violence Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30350 Social Stratification Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30380 Social Dynamics and Networks Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30550 Research Project Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30580 Latin American Sociology Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30700 Democracy & Civil Society Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30720 Sociology of Leisure Time Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 25CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 25 credits. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 SOC30750 Sociological Power of Emotions Spring  5

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

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
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
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