The research proposal in the programme at??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

Career Options

Graduates including doctoral graduates of the Department of Applied Social Studies have pursued a range of careers in community and youth work, public administration, NGOs, academic institutions and research/advisory bodies / careers in social policy consulting and teaching.