Overview

The programme is designed to provide advanced professional and research skills to qualified, experienced practitioners in lead roles in youth work, community work, social work, rights and social change focused organisations.

Aims and Outcomes

The Social Science programme from Maynooth University aims to:

further progress the commitment of the Department and the University to combining the highest levels of academic achievement with excellence in professional education by educating flexible, innovative and skilled practitioners who can contribute to development of theory and practice in youth work, community work and the realisation of rights for marginalised groups.

enable experienced practitioners to undertake original, rigorous research in youth work, community work and rights based contexts that contributes to the development of their disciplines.

Career

While the participants on the DSocSc will be skilled professionals on entry to the programme, experience over the four years will prepare them to further advance in their professional and academic careers in the areas of senior management, policy development, teaching and research.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social science, the social professions and the foundations of social research

Social Research Debates & Processes

Participatory and Feminist Analysis and Research

Critical Debates in Practice

Research Design

Professional Practice: Perspectives on Education, Development, Gender, Diversity and Conflict & Mediation Studies

Governance, Organisations, Leadership and Change

Realising Rights: Social Policy Debates & Issues

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-17 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

95

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 4 other PhDs in Social Work in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

95

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

All candidates should hold a professional qualification in one of the social professions and at least an MA or equivalent level 9 academic qualification, ideally in a social science discipline.
They should have a minimum of five years post-qualifying professional experience in youth work, community work, social work, social policy or rights and social change work.
We particularly welcome applications from social professions practitioners working in Higher Education.

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Tuition Fee

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International

14000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14000 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

6500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6500 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Maynooth

650 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.