Undergraduate Sociology

BA Sociology

The Sociology degree is organised around three major strands, or different kinds of courses:

• Concepts and Theories: Courses introduce you to the most important concepts used by sociologists and to the main sociological theories.


• The Substance of Society: Courses examine major areas of sociological analysis and use sociology to explore the key features of historical and contemporary societies.


• Research Methods and Design: Courses introduce you to the logics of social research and the different methods used by sociologists to analyse the social worlds around them.

Each year of the Sociology degree emphasizes a crucial aspect of learning and doing Sociology:

The theme for 1st year is 'Critical Thinking and the Sociological Imagination'. Our goal for the year is to develop critical thinking by introducing you to key concepts and contributions in Sociology- both in Ireland and internationally.

The theme for 2nd year is 'Fundamentals of Sociology'. Our goal for the Year is to provide students with the crucial elements of the ‘sociological toolbox’.

The theme for 3rd year is 'Doing Contemporary Sociology'. Our goal for the year is to continue developing your sociological imagination and skills and to put them into practice through original social research.