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Welcome to the Department of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin. Ranked among the Top 100 Sociology departments in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016), we are a leading hub for research on migration, ethnicity and inequalities offering innovative undergraduate and postgraduate programmes among an internationally diverse student and staff community.
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School of Social Sciences and Philosophy NewsletterAnnual newsletter gives an update on student, academic and alumni news in the disciplines of economics, philosophy, political science and sociology. -
Former President Mary McAleese gives Henry Grattan lectureThe annual Henry Grattan lecture, hosted by the Embassy of Ireland in London, was delivered this year by former President, Mary McAleese, in conversation with RTÉ’s Northern Editor, Tommie Gorman. The topic of the lecture was ‘Ireland-UK relations, past, present and future’. -
Teaching Awards recognise outstanding commitment to teaching and learning.The Dermot McAleese Teaching Awards were presented to teaching assistants in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy in recognition of their inspiring commitment to achieving excellence in teaching and learning. -
School of Social Sciences and Philosophy hosts lecture on the Future of News in an Age of Social MediaJournalist Olivia O'Leary, and three School graduates: social media entrepreneurs, Mark Little and Vinay Nair, and Economist Group Chairman, Rupert Pennant-Rea explored whether the internet has distorted accurate and reflective news reporting. -
Strong Performance by School of Social Sciences and Philosophy in 2018 QS Subject RankingsPolitics, at Trinity College, is ranked 43rd globally with both Philosophy and Sociology ranked in the top 100 universities in the world. This achievement reflects the School’s international reputation for academic and research excellence.
