MA Community Research plus Sociology
Gain real-world research training through collaborative community and university projects.
Best for:Best for graduates in sociology or related fields seeking practical, community-engaged research experience.
Overview
The MA Community Research Plus+ programme at the University of Limerick offers students hands-on, practical research training in collaboration with local and international community partners through UL Engage. Designed to bridge academic study with practical societal impact, the curriculum immerses participants in active collaborative projects. Applicants engage deeply with sociological methodologies and community-based initiatives. The programme welcomes both standard academic entrants and those qualifying via Recognition of Prior Learning.
What you'll do
- Participate in real-time, real-life on-the-job research training
- Collaborate on community and university partnership projects locally and internationally
- Apply sociological theories and research methods to practical societal challenges
- Engage with stakeholders and community organisations through UL Engage initiatives
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant subject
Degree offered: Master's Degree (Level 9 NFQ)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in sociology or a relevant discipline
- Aptitude for collaborative and community-engaged research
- Ability to meet academic standards for a Level 9 master's programme
- Applicants must hold a relevant Level 8 bachelor's degree or qualify via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy
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Submit your application through the official university postgraduate admissions portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and supporting documentation are provided. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview.
- Bachelor's transcripts
- Degree certificate
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