Sociology major (with other minor) (SOW3)

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Stage 3

Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 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. Note: You may have taken some level 3 modules in stage 3 already.

Module ID Module Title Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
     
SOC10010 Foundations of Sociological Thought Autumn 5
SOC10020 Introduction to Sociology Autumn 5
SOC10060 Ireland in Comparative Perspective Spring 5
SOC10070 Sociological Analysis and Research Design Spring 5
Stage 1 Core Modules
     
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
SOC20100 Sociological Theory Level 2 Autumn 5
SOC20260 Quantitative Research Methods Autumn 5
SOC20320 Qualitative Research Methods Spring 5
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN3OF:
Select a minimum of 3 of the following option modules.
     
SOC20040 Sociology of Gender Autumn 5
SOC20070 Social Anthropology Autumn 5
SOC20340 Sociology of Human Rights Autumn 5
SOC20440 Visual Research Methods Autumn 5
SSCI20030 Building Resilience Autumn 5
SOC20210 Animals and Human Society Spring 5
SOC20250 Sociology of Nations Spring 5
SOC20280 Sociology of Family Spring 5
SOC20330 Sociology of Peace, Conflict & Justice Spring 5
SOC20360 Sociology of the Environment Spring 5
SOC20380 Global Developments Spring 5
SOC20410 Sociology and ethics of care Spring 5
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN3OF:
Select a minimum of 3 of the following option modules.
     
Stage 3 Options - B)MIN5OF:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 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 30 credits. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.
     
SOC30070 Sociology of Education Autumn 5
SOC30100 American Society Autumn 5
SOC30330 Currents in Contemporary Theory Autumn 5
SOC30360 Sociology of Migration, Race and Ethnicity Autumn 5
SOC30370 Historical Sociology Autumn 5
SOC30390 Punishment and Social Control Autumn 5
SOC30440 Sociology of the Body Autumn 5
SOC30560 Global Inequalities Autumn 5
SOC30580 Latin American Sociology Autumn 5
SOC30680 Climate Change and Other Risks Autumn 5
SSCI30050 Digital Research Skills for the Social Sciences Autumn 5
SOC20400 Gender, Health and Society Spring 5
SOC30270 Sociology of War and Violence Spring 5
SOC30380 Social Dynamics and Networks Spring 5
SOC30420 Deception: The Social, Moral & Economic Foundations of Lying Spring 5
SOC30470 Democracy & Civil Society Spring 5
SOC30570 Solidarities, Power and Difference Spring 10
SOC30690 Art & Social Change Spring 5
Stage 3 Options - B)MIN5OF:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 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 30 credits. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.
     
Stage 4 Options - C)MIN5OF:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits from the following option list. 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 30 credits.
     
SOC30070 Sociology of Education Autumn 5
SOC30100 American Society Autumn 5
SOC30330 Currents in Contemporary Theory Autumn 5
SOC30360 Sociology of Migration, Race and Ethnicity Autumn 5
SOC30370 Historical Sociology Autumn 5
SOC30390 Punishment and Social Control Autumn 5
SOC30440 Sociology of the Body Autumn 5
SOC30560 Global Inequalities Autumn 5
SOC30580 Latin American Sociology Autumn 5
SOC30680 Climate Change and Other Risks Autumn 5
SSCI30050 Digital Research Skills for the Social Sciences Autumn 5
SOC20400 Gender, Health and Society Spring 5
SOC30270 Sociology of War and Violence Spring 5
SOC30380 Social Dynamics and Networks Spring 5
SOC30420 Deception: The Social, Moral & Economic Foundations of Lying Spring 5
SOC30470 Democracy & Civil Society Spring 5
SOC30550 Research Project Spring 10
SOC30690 Art & Social Change Spring 5
Stage 4 Options - C)MIN5OF:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits from the following option list. 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 30 credits.
     
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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