University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a prestigious public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC is known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant campus life. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for successful careers and global citizenship.

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Sociology is the study of society as a whole. It shows us how we may think our way through and out of problems, both individually and collectively. Sociology is concerned with identity and multiculturalism; sexuality and intimacy; media and popular culture; environment and sustainability; law and justice; crime and deviance; anthropology, civilisation and religion; art, culture and literature; health and well-being; politics and community; economy and society. It is concerned with the modern world, how it has come into being and what challenges and crises it faces, at local, national and global levels. It ask questions about the decline of the power of the church; what it means to be "Irish" in an era of immigration and globalisation; the world financial crisis and the political crisis of Europe; global climate change and the future of Western civilisation. Sociology helps us understand these problems, in an Irish and an international context. You will learn research methods and useful skills such as interviewing, surveys and questionnaires, onsite observation and ethnography, discourse analysis and archival research. Show less

Year 1 Modules:

SC1005 General Introduction to Sociology (5 credits)
SC1006 Key Issues in Sociology (10 credits)
Year 2 Modules:

Core:

Social Theory (classical); Introduction to Social Research

Electives:

Crime & Deviance; Political Sociology, Sociology of Class, Health & Illness; Irish Society; Race, Ethnicity, Migration and Nationalism; Community.

Years 3*/4 Modules:

Core:

Social Theory (contemporary); Research Project

Electives:

Politics; Environment; Media & Communications; Planning & Sustainable Development; Globalisation, Race & Ethnicity; Family, Gender, Sexuality and Inequality; Housing & Habitat; Memory and Trauma, Sociology of Law.

* BA International students spend third year studying in an approved foreign university in a country of the student's major language or subject. They will return to complete their final year in UCC in year 4.

See the College Calendar for additional information on the Programme and the Book of Modules for further information on modules.

Course Practicalities
Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have written examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment.

See here for information on assessment.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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