MLitt (Sociology and Politics)

University of Galway

In the School of Political Science and Sociology, PhD students pursue their research as part of the thematic Research Cluster in which their supervisor is located. The School's Research Clusters are: Children, Youth and Families (the Child and Youth Research Centre, Gender, Empowerment and Globalisation, Governance and Sustainable Development and Power, Conflict and Ideologies. Applications within these areas, and/or which combine a Sociological with Political Science/Theory approach, would be particularly welcome, although, others should not feel precluded from applying. In choosing a research topic, it is particularly important to identify a potential supervisor with appropriate research interests. An MLitt is a route to a Master's qualification by dissertation only. The thesis is shorter than a PhD, and is usually done over one or two years. MLitt research is meant to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the area. Admission to a research degree by MLitt is at the discretion of the research committee of the School, and is based on a proposal from the applicant following discussion with the member of staff whose academic area of interest is most appropriate.

College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies