Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation
Course Overview
The BA in Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation is a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary degree that prepares students for the modern workforce by blending sociology, media, politics, and innovation. This unique programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, emphasizing the development of essential 21st-century skills. Students gain real-world experience through dedicated work placements and have the opportunity to specialize in their chosen area of interest.
Key Program Highlights
- Interdisciplinary curriculum integrating Sociology, Media, Politics, and Innovation
- Strong focus on developing transferable skills like critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy
- Option for a year-long INTRA work placement to gain valuable professional experience
- Opportunity to study abroad and build a global perspective
- Applied learning through social entrepreneurship and cultural innovation projects
Course Overview
The BA in Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation is a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary degree that prepares students for the modern workforce by blending sociology, media, politics, and innovation. This unique programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, emphasizing the development of essential 21st-century skills. Students gain real-world experience through dedicated work placements and have the opportunity to specialize in their chosen area of interest.
Key Program Highlights
- Interdisciplinary curriculum integrating Sociology, Media, Politics, and Innovation
- Strong focus on developing transferable skills like critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy
- Option for a year-long INTRA work placement to gain valuable professional experience
- Opportunity to study abroad and build a global perspective
- Applied learning through social entrepreneurship and cultural innovation projects
Requirements
Modules
- Introduction to Communication Studies
- Analysing Visual Media Tests
- Cultural Studies
- Power, Self and Society
- Contemporary Cultural Debates
- Interculturalism in Practice
- Introduction to Modern Ireland
- Introduction to Politics
- Introduction to International Relations and Security
- The Irish Political System
- Social Psychology
- Journalism History
- Ireland, Sex and Text
- Global Cultures
- Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- The Making of Contemporary Europe
- Political Ideologies
- Theorising Social Media in everyday Life
- Social Class in the Media
- Intelligence and National Security
- Changemakers: Service Learning
- Analysing Advertising
- Crime, Policing and the Media
- Women Feminism and the Creative Cultural Industries
- Introduction to Gender Studies
- Perspectives on the Networked Society
- Optional Study Abroad / INTRA
- Creativity and the Emerging Future
- Issues in Multiculturalism
- Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa
- Communication Culture and the Environment
- Dissertation
- Media Law
- Television Drama
- Press and Public Relations
- Perspectives on International Children's Literature
- The Politics of Migration in Europe
- Science, Technology and Society
- Climate Change and the Media
- Sexualities, Languages and Society
- Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland
- Nationalism and Populism in the 21st Century
- Representing Otherness
- Anglo-Irish Literature: The Novel and the Short Story
- Languages of Business and Media Across Cultures
- Post Soviet Politics
- Politics of South Asia
- Issues in American Politics
- Contemporary Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
- Perspectives on Chinese Culture
- Race and the Media
- Uaneen Award: DCU's Leadership and Engagement Module
