Overview

If you are interested in exploring how societies, communities and families work and wish to make a difference to the world, affect cultural change, contribute to public service or corporate responsibility, then this Social Policy and Sociology degree at University College Dublin is for you.

Careers

This degree provides an excellent grounding for a wide range of careers such as:

Social research and policy analysis

Journalism

Online and New Media

Social work

Community work

Social services management

Human Resources Management

The Civil and Public Service

The degree opens up many pathways for career development and further study both within the School and beyond. For example many students in the Social Work pathway progress into the Schools Professional Masters of Social Work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theorising Society Sociological Thought
Sociology
Sociology of Crime & Deviance
Understanding Social Problems and Policies
History of Irish Social Policy
Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Sociology Public Policy Social Policy View 3 other Bachelors in Public Policy 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements

O6/H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics and three other recognised subjects.

General Entry Requirements (A-Level)

BBC / BCCC / BCC
+ C AS Level

General Entry Requirements (IB)

29

Subject Requirements (Mathematics)

GCSE C / A Level E
(or AS Level D)
IB SL 4 / HL 3

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22600 EUR / year

≈ 22600 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5880 EUR / year

≈ 5880 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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

Funding

Student excellence and achievement are recognised in UCD through a wide variety of scholarships and awards, which celebrate the diverse talents of our students. Many of these awards are highly regarded by employers and industry.

To award outstanding achievement and to attract students of the highest calibre from around the world, UCD is pleased to offer a number of Global Excellence Scholarships to international students.

These scholarships are competitively awarded based on academic merit and offered by country and/or by discipline. Students need to hold an offer before they can apply for a scholarship. Full terms and conditions apply.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Academic requirements

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International Applies to you

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Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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