Course Description
Applied Social Research (M.Sc.)
The M.Sc. in Applied Social Research is designed for graduates in the social sciences who want to develop their research skills and gain employment in the area of research. This Masters is equally suited to those who wish to build research skills for application in their current work environments. The course also provides a strong foundation for further postgraduate study, particularly for PhD research.
Students complete an eight-week Work Placement where they get the opportunity to work alongside experienced researchers/research teams within their host institutions.
Graduates of the M.Sc. in Applied Social Research typically gain employment in research institutes or consultancies, government departments, semi-state agencies, the NGO sector, and in a range of policy environments. Others go on to complete further postgraduate study.
Closing Date: 31st July 2022
| College | Trinity College Dublin |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 2 |
| Course Category | Arts & Humanities |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | Trinity College Dublin |
| Awarding Body Details | M.Sc. |
| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants should normally have an upper second-class honours degree in one of the Social Sciences. Applications from graduates in other disciplines (e.g. health sciences, business studies, economics, marketing, history etc.) who have relevant experience will be considered. All applicants whose first language is not English or who have not been educated through the medium of English will need to present evidence of English language competency. Students will also be required to undergo Garda Vetting. |
| Phone | +353-1-896 2450 |
