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Applied Social Studies

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  • University/Institute Name Maynooth University
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration2 years
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Position Details (Master's)

ThisApplied Social Studies program is offered byMaynooth University.Interested individuals are encouraged to make an informal approach to the Department to discuss their proposal and establish an initial fit between their interests and the Departments research priorities and expertise.

Applied Social Studies is offered at Maynooth University .Formally, an applicant wishing to undertake a research degree should submit a research proposal in writing of 3,000–4,000 words and consult with the Department on the general suitability of the research topic, and on the availability of an appropriate supervisor.

Key facts

The research proposal should provide the following information:

  • Introduction to the central research topic that the student proposes to investigate
  • Reference to the key debates and issues relevant to the research
  • An indication the body of literature that the research will analyse; the main data that will be collected and/or analysed and the methods that will be used
  • An outline of the potential significance of the proposed research for the field under investigation

Courses include:

  • The Craft and Logics of Social Research
  • Innovation and Research Commercialisation
  • Professional Skills - Thesis Completion and Career Development
  • Professional Development & Employability
  • Creative Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Grant Management and Compliance
  • Social Policy and the Social Professions - Critical Perspectives

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026