Discover an exciting week-long Transition Year experience at UCD, designed for students curious about Social Sciences and Law Taking place at the Belfield campus from Monday 12th- Friday 16th January 2026.

Social Sciences and Law TY programme challenges you to consider key societal issues facing the world today and to work as part of a team to propose innovative solutions. Through the structured week long programme, you will:

• Gain a greater understanding of the range of social science disciplines through engagement with our faculty;
• Experience different social science tools, methods and technologies;
• Work on a team-based project that tackles a real world societal challenge;
• Enhance your presentation skills and confidence through an end of week showcase of your proposed solution.

This is a structured week and successful participants are required to commit to attending and participating enthusiastically in the whole week of activity.

During the week-long event students will attend workshops and practical sessions to explore an array of Social Sciences subjects such as Archaeology, Economics, Sociology, Education, Philosophy, Geography, Psychology, Politics & International Relations, Information and Communication Studies, Social Justice and Law. 

Places: 30
Cost:  Free 

Registration Closes: 31st October 2026

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Applications will be reviewed by a panel of social scientists. We encourage students to elaborate as much as possible on why you think you would make a good participant in this programme.

Application closing date: 31st October. All successful applicants will be informed by 4th November 2025.