| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSocSc (Hons) | Full-time | 3 years | September | EU 3000 | EUR 3000 |
Overview
This degree is suited to people interested in social issues. It provides a grounding in Social Science, the umbrella term for academic disciplinesthat focus on society and human behaviour.
The BSocSc is concerned with human, political, economic and social relations that shape the world we live in. Approaching social phenomena from different standpoints helps develop critical perspectives on issues such as:
Social policy is a core subject on this degree, the study of which incorporates key debates about human and societal wellbeing and how basic needs are met.
The BSocSc offers a range of learning experiences. You can attend agency visits, undertakework experience for credits, study a new language and conduct a research project. Our graduateshave an array of Social Science skills, which prepares them for a variety of postgraduate/career destinations.
Course Details
Year 1 Modules:
Applied Psychology (5 credits each):
AP1110 Psychology as Science;
AP1149 Introduction to Developmental and Social Psychology
Economics (5 credits each):
EC1117/EC1118 Markets and Government: An Introduction to Economics
Philosophy (10 credits each):
PH1005 Philosophy and Social Science - An Introduction or
SS1012 Social Practice and the Social Professions
Social Policy:
SS1017 Politics and Social Policy (Part 1) (10 credits) and
SS1018 Politics and Social Policy (Part 2) (5 credits)
Sociology:
SC1012 Introduction to Sociology (5 credits) and
SC1013 Key Issues in Sociology (10 credits)
Year 2 Modules:
Core:
Economics; Social Policy; Philosophy; Applied Psychology; Sociology and Society
Electives:
Social Policy; Sociology; Statistics; Languages; Chinese Studies; Philosophy
Year 3 Modules:
Core:
Politics and Social Policy
Electives:
Sociology; Social Policy; Economics; Social Work and Social Services; Sociology and Society; Applied Psychology; Languages; Philosophy; Statistics
See the College Calendar for more detailed information on the programme and the Book of Modules for a more detailed description of programme modules.
Fact File
Course Code: CK102
Course Title: Social Science
College: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
Duration: 3 years
Teaching Mode: Full-time
Qualifications: BSocSc (Hons)
NFQ Level: Level 8
Costs: Full-time EU/EEA/Swiss State undergraduate students may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The State will pay the tuition fees for students who satisfy the Free Fees Criteria. In 2016/17 the Student Contribution Charge will be EUR 3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be EUR 165.
2016 Entry Requirements: HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate from: Irish, English, another language and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
2017 Entry Requirements: H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Entry Points: 2016: 425. Points may vary from year to year.
Course Practicalities
Expected lecture hours:15 hours per week, in addition to approximately five hours of tutorials/seminars, etc
Expected reading hours: As with all Social Science degrees, reading hours are also a core part of the course where, for example, key literature and policy under examination in lectures are studied in depth in your own time.
Field visits:Agency field visits are scheduled to take place over one week in Year 2 and studentstaking the fieldwork placement module are required to commit 150 hours to the agency/organisation during the summer prior to Year 2 and/or Year 3.
Assessment
Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment and on the BSocSc in broad terms there is astrong emphasis on continuous assessment, which in the case of many modules is weighted in equalterms with the end-of-semester examinations. Other modules are assessed entirely through continuous assessment.
Continuous assessment on the BSocSc is designed to develop a wide range of Social Science skills.Course work includes learning portfolios, essays, group presentations, book/policy reviews, agency profiles, and a final-year research project.
Application Procedure
EU Applicants: Application to Year 1 of the degree programme is made directly through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Applicants should apply online at www.cao.ie. The normal closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1st February of the year of entry.
Non-EU Applicants
Mature Applicants: Application is made through the CAO (www.cao.ie) and the closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1st February of the year of proposed entry.
Further Contact Information
Phil O'Sullivan
BSocSc Course Secretary
T: +353 (0)21 490 2228
E: phil.osullivan@ucc.ie or appsocialstudies@ucc.ie
2016 Entry Requirements: HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate from: Irish, English, another language and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
2017 Entry Requirements: H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Entry Points: 2016: 425. Points may vary from year to year.
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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