Course Summary
Why is the Black Lives Matter movement so necessary and, for many, so threatening? How can Europeans disavow migrants from their own former colonies who seek refuge on their shores? What is intersectional activism? What is necessary to cultivate veritable solidarity across differences? How can we imagine, think and act beyond the constraints of the western, state-centred status quo?
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should normally have a primary degree in sociology or social science, or a closely related discipline.
A Second Class Honours Grade One (2:1) or higher is required but Second Class Honours Grade Two (2:2) standard or equivalent may be considered. Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements but can confirm professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered. Applicants may be called for an interview.
All candidates are expected to be proficient in written and spoken English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit evidence of a certificate of proficiency (such as TOEFL, Cambridge or IELTS). Test results must be less than two years old.
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
A NOTE ON SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
Supporting documentation must be submitted by all students. Applications will not be considered unless all documents are submitted immediately and received by UCD before the closing date. Documents must be uploaded to the Online Applications system.
The online applications are closed till January 2023.
Application Details
How to Apply?
The following entry routes are available:
MA Race, Migration & Decolonial Studies FT (W430)
Duration
1 Years
Attend
Full Time
Deadline
Rolling*
MA Race, Migration & Decolonial Studies PT (W431)
Duration
2 Years
Attend
Part Time
Deadline
Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.
Next Intake: 2023/2024 September.
Fees
How to Apply?
The following entry routes are available:
MA Race, Migration & Decolonial Studies FT (W430)
Duration
1 Years
Attend
Full Time
Deadline
Rolling*
MA Race, Migration & Decolonial Studies PT (W431)
Duration
2 Years
Attend
Part Time
Deadline
Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
There are exciting opportunities for students in a wide and dynamic range of professions including careers in: Media and Public Relations? Policy Analysis and Service Provision? Social, Community and Youth Development? Politics and Civil Society? and in Cultural and Creative Industries.
Past Graduates have taken the following career and development destinations:
University Lecturers, Ireland & internationally
NGOs, IGOs and QUANGOs, Ireland & internationally
Funded doctoral programmes across Europe
University international student support offices
Government, Public Service and Civicorganisations, nationally & Internationally
Independent Research and Private Consultative Companies
The have worked with Irish Organisations such as:
Irish Refugee Council
New Communities Partnership
Dublin City Council
Finglas Library
Royal College of Surgeons
Economic and Social Research Institute
Immigrant Council of Ireland
And International Organisations which include:
UN Secretary General Offices
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions & Human Rights
International Organisation for Migration
Hague Institute for Global Justice
Save the Children International & UNICEF
Red Cross
Eurofound
International Potato Centre