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School of Political Science & Sociology

Political Science & Sociology at NUI, Galway What is this subject about? What postgraduate opportunities exist within our School? What careers might this subject support?. School of Political Science & Sociology.

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School of Political Science & Sociology

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  1. Political Science & Sociology at NUI, Galway What is this subject about? What postgraduate opportunities exist within our School? What careers might this subject support? School of Political Science & Sociology

  2. This course encourages students to explore the links between sociological and political perspectives in relation to world issues. Examination of: Key ideas about social and political processes of power and influence at the level of state, society and individual. Sociological and political ideas concerning modernity, democracy, freedom, culture, capitalism, identity, diversity, religion and the many problems that beset modern societies, such as crime and deviance, inequality and poverty and the ecological crisis

  3. Students will have the opportunity to study: how the social and political landscape is formed and transformed (parties, government, state, AND gender, race, class and religion) The impact of social movements and ideologies in the context of key challenges in 21st century (i.e. cultural pluralism, the politics of climate change, and conflicting conceptions of globalisation) The social and political forces of conformity and conflict, of regulation and resistance

  4. Lecture modules: SP158 Introduction to Politics & Sociology SP159 Concepts and Practices in Politics & Sociology Seminar module: SP160 Problems in Politics & Sociology All 3 worth 5 ECTS Average of 3 modules 40% or over = entry to 2nd year First Year Programme Organisation

  5. School of Political Science & Sociology • SOCIOLOGY • Social Change • (Globalisation, new technology) • Social Class & Class inequality • Gender & Gender Inequality • Social Problems • (Drugs, Homelessness, Poverty etc.) • Social Groups • (Social movements, elites) • Social Order • (Taboos and social control) • Theories of Society • (and many others )

  6. School of Political Science & Sociology • POLITICAL SCIENCE • Political Parties • Elections • Political ideals(justice, freedom, etc.) • Political ideologies(Nationalism, etc.) • Constitutions • Government Administration • Political protest & activity • War, conflict and peace • Public Policies • Democratic decision-making • (and many others)

  7. POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS (by our School) M.Litt and Ph.D. in Sociology/ Political Science M.A. in Community Development MA in Social Work M.A. in Family Support Studies (other) M.A. in Journalism M.A. in Women’s Studies M.A. in Economic Policy Evaluation & Planning Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Higher Diploma in Arts Administration Postgraduate courses abroad (e.g. EU, US) (and many others) School of Political Science & Sociology

  8. THIS SUBJECT ESPECIALLY USEFUL FOR: Careers in Civil Service, Public Administration, State agencies Careers in Journalism and Media Careers in Public Relations, Advocacy, Lobbying Careers in Politics and public life Careers in Development, Community and Voluntary sector, Social Work THIS SUBJECT IS COMPATIBLE WITH A WIDE RANGE OF THE ARTS/HUMANITIES SUBJECTS School of Political Science & Sociology

  9. GROUP A For students combining Political Science and Sociology with ENGLISH, ARCHAEOLOGY, FRENCH, MATHS/MATHEMATICAL STUDIES and ECONOMICS. If you find that you can attend some lectures in Group B please do so as the Group A time slot is very busy. GROUP B For ALL OTHER STUDENTS taking Political Science and Sociology with other subject combinations and PUBLIC AND SOCIAL POLICY students. Lectures timetable

  10. Get wise Library Induction Use the Library effectively Attendance at lectures monitoring Meet subject teams Writing Centre

  11. Thank you for your attention! Check the School website: http://www.nuigalway.ie/soc/undergraduate/ba_pss_y1.html E-mail: vesna.malesevic@nuigalway.ie

  12. The MA in Social Work Group MA in Social WorkENTRY REQUIREMENTS 2013-14 13

  13. Over 2 academic years 2 academic semesters, 2 practice placement semesters (14 weeks each) Continuous assessment, portfolios Dissertation in Year 2 Qualification & then registration with CORU (see www.coru.ie). The Programme: Brief Overview 14

  14. Some special features of the MA SWK NUIG 15

  15. FOUR CORE REQUIREMENTS for APPPLICATION (PAC) 16

  16. Read our web pages http://www.nuigalway.ie/soc/postgraduate/ma_sw_intro2.html Volunteer with ALIVE in NUI Galway Work during summers in Social care/Summer youth camps etc. Choose options that are related in Y2 an Y3 Contact the Programme Director for more information if you require it What you can do in 1st & Second year 17

  17. Irish Association of social workers http://www.iasw.ie/ CORU –www.coru.ie International Federation of Social Workers http://ifsw.org/ Staff publications in the school - http://www.nuigalway.ie/soc/staff.html LOOK UP 18

  18. Caroline.mcgregor@nuigalway.ie (academic inquires) Office Hours, Tues 12-1; Wed 12-1(current students) Phone: 091 492027 Kay.donohue@nuigalway.ie Admin Inquiries WEBSITE: http://www.nuigalway.ie/soc/postgraduate/ma_sw.html CONTACTS 19

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