The Sociology (JH) undergraduate degree at Trinity College Dublin invites you to explore the fundamental principles of human society and develop essential quantitative and qualitative research skills. You will delve into the distinctive questions sociologists ask about social structures, theories, and concepts, examining issues of gender, work, family, power, and social movements. This course is ideal for curious minds eager to understand how societal forces shape individual lives and collective experiences, providing a robust academic grounding in a discipline vital for comprehending contemporary social change and inequality.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, progressing from foundational sociological principles and research methods in your first two years to specialisation in your third and fourth years. Your studies will involve analysing numerical data from surveys and qualitative data from interviews, with opportunities to explore modules in Globalisation, Race, Ethnicity, Identity, and Social Stratification. In your final year, you will undertake an independent Capstone research project, a valuable asset for future employers. You will graduate with advanced analytical, communication, and research skills, prepared for careers in policy analysis, NGOs, media, academia, and beyond.