MA in Social Studies هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

The MA in Social Studies is a four semester (Level 9) taught programme which aims to develop skilled social science researchers and critically-minded social studies thinkers who will have a direct impact in the ongoing development of the Knowledge Society. The programme builds on the strengths developed over many years in the School of Humanities in the area of social care and social studies.

It offers an interdisciplinary approach to the advanced understanding of human beings in contemporary society in relation their social, economic, political and cultural contexts.

It brings together the interdisciplinary teaching strengths of lecturing staff in the social sciences at WIT; Sociology, Psychology, Social Policy, Theology and Religious Studies, Systemic and Reflective Learning. This programme also relates strategically to the core research activity of the Centre for Social and Family Research in the Department of Applied Arts: Ethnicity and Migration, Masculinities, Child Centred Research, Theology and Religious Studies.

Programme Aims

The aim of the Masters in Social Studies to enhance students’ knowledge, skills and abilities to:

• engage meaningfully in contemporary debates in social studies
• critically reflect on themselves and others, at both personal and socio-political levels in order to contribute to society and community
• successfully manage social science research

Outline

Semester 1

• Social Policy & Justice in a Globalised World
• Constructing Identities: Transition, Difference & Belonging
• Advanced Social Research
• Critical & Reflective Learning
• E = Elective

Semester 2

• Gender, Work & Parenting
• Policy making processes: inclusive practices
• Philosophy of Social Research
• Professionalism & Social Change
• Sociology of Religion (E)
• Children in Society (E)

Semester 3

• Dissertation Proposal & Literature Review
• Research Methods: Qualitative & Quantitative

Choice of Two electives from:

• Contemporary Spirituality
• Faith, Community & Society
• Learning Organisations
• Men & Masculinities

Semester 4

• Dissertation

Entry Requirements

Graduates require a minimum 2.2 undergraduate honours degrees in Social Science or Humanities related areas to apply directly to this Level 9 MA programme.

Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English.