Our first-rate lecturers will introduce you to social work, crime, environmental policy, development studies, social justice, business organisation and human resource management, and social media. During the Social Science (Hons) degree from University College Dublin you'll learn about the complexities of life and the society in which you live, and how best to respond to human needs, including the needs of those who are marginalized.

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

This program offers clear pathways that lead to a number of career opportunities and graduate courses. These are set out in detail in the diagram here. You will be offered guidance throughout your degree to ensure you are taking the most appropriate modules for your career goals.

International Study Opportunities

In your second year, you can apply to enter the four-year Bachelor of Social Science (International) degree. If accepted, you can attend one of our partner universities in countries such as Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the USA.