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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?
• 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
• 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
First Year Programme Organisation
•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
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SOCIOLOGY
Social Change(Globalisation, new technology)Social Class & Class inequality
Gender & Gender InequalitySocial Problems
(Drugs, Homelessness, Poverty etc.)Social Groups
(Social movements, elites)Social Order
(Taboos and social control)Theories of Society(and many others )
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POLITICAL SCIENCE
Political PartiesElections
Political ideals (justice, freedom, etc.)Political ideologies (Nationalism, etc.)
ConstitutionsGovernment AdministrationPolitical protest & activity War, conflict and peace
Public Policies Democratic decision-making
(and many others)
POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS(by our School)
M.Litt and Ph.D. in Sociology/Political Science
M.A. in Community DevelopmentMA in Social Work
M.A. in Family Support Studies(other)
M.A. in JournalismM.A. in Women’s Studies
M.A. in Economic Policy Evaluation & PlanningBachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Higher Diploma in Arts AdministrationPostgraduate courses abroad (e.g. EU, US)
(and many others)
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THIS SUBJECT ESPECIALLY USEFUL FOR:
Careers in Civil Service, Public Administration, State agencies
Careers in Journalism and MediaCareers in Public Relations, Advocacy, Lobbying
Careers in Politics and public lifeCareers in Development, Community and Voluntary
sector, Social Work
THIS SUBJECT IS COMPATIBLE WITH A WIDE RANGE OF THE ARTS/HUMANITIES SUBJECTS
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Lectures timetable
• 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.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Kirwan Theatre @11-12hrs
O ’Flaherty Theatre@13-14hrs
Kirwan Theatre@11-12hrs
GROUP A
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Kirwan Theatre@10-11hrs
Colm O ’hEocha Theatre (AM250)@13-14hrs
O ’Flaherty Theatre@12-13hrs
GROUP B
Get wiseLibrary Induction
Use the Library effectively
Attendance at lectures monitoring
Meet subject teamsWriting Centre
Thank you for your attention!
Check the School website:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/soc/undergraduate/ba_pss_y1.html
E-mail: [email protected]
MA in Social WorkENTRY REQUIREMENTS 2013-14
The MA in Social Work Group
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The Programme: Brief Overview
– 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).
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Some special features of the MA SWK NUIG
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FOUR CORE REQUIREMENTS for APPPLICATION (PAC)
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What you can do in 1st & Second year
• 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
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LOOK UP
• 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
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CONTACTS
• [email protected] (academic inquires)
• Office Hours, Tues 12-1; Wed 12-1(current students)
• Phone: 091 492027• [email protected] Admin Inquiries• WEBSITE:• http://www.nuigalway.ie/soc/postgraduate/ma_sw.html
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