Community Research, MA
The MA Community Research Plus+ programme is unique in providing students with real time, real-life on-the-job research training in UL Engage-supported community/university collaborative projects (locally and internationally). This innovative cross-disciplinary and practice based graduate programme comprises a common ‘engaged research and practice’ core augmented by disciplinary specific academic training and research. Current MA options include: MA Community Research + Journalism, School of English, Irish and Communication, MA Community Research + Development, Department of Politics and Public Administration or MA Community Research + Sociology, Department of Sociology.

Description
The MA Community Research Plus+ programme is unique in providing students with real time, real-life on-the-job research training in UL Engage-supported community/university collaborative projects (locally and internationally). This innovative cross-disciplinary and practice based graduate programme comprises a common ‘engaged research and practice’ core augmented by disciplinary specific academic training and research. Current MA options include: MA Community Research + Journalism, School of English, Irish and Communication, MA Community Research + Development, Department of Politics and Public Administration or MA Community Research + Sociology, Department of Sociology.
Intakes
September Intake 2025 ( Open )
English Test Scores
- DET (Duolingo English test) [ 120 ]
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 6.5 ]
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) [ 61 ]
- TOEFL Internet Based [ 90 ]