Department of Social Sciences

Welcome to the Department of Social Sciences

At the Department of Social Sciences we pride ourselves on the accessibility of our programmes and the diversity of our students. Our aim is to offer university standard programmes for students from the West of Ireland, who may not be able to relocate to bigger cities but still want the opportunity to receive a world-class education.

Who we are

We have lecturers who are true masters in their industry with years of experience under their belts. Our Department of Social Sciences is the largest within the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences catering to over 650 students. The four level 8 degree programmes we offer here are: Early Childhood Care and Education, English and Psychology, Social Care Practice and Sociology and Politics.

What type of student are you?

You will be an empathetic person who is looking to make a change in society through helping others. You will be a people person who has a curiosity for others, no matter who they are or what their background is.

Staff

Meet the Head of Department

Valerie McTaggart

Contact us

Valerie McTaggart
Head of Department of Social Sciences,
Email: valerie.mctaggart@atu.ie

Department Staff

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Staff NamePositionDepartment
Banaghan-sesta, Rose Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Barrins, Sinead Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Broderick, Patrick Jt Assistant Lecturer Social Sciences
Brown, Kate Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Byrne, Dr Deirdre Jt Post Doctoral Researcher Social Sciences
Cavaliero, Tamsin Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Colleary, Suzanne Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Delimata, Natalie Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Doyle, Martha Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Fewer-hamilton, Anna Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Friel, Fidelma Jt Assistant Staff Officer Social Sciences
Gallagher, Niamh Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Gillen, Dr Allison (mary Christina) Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Hanniffy, Maire Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Hegarty, Gerry Jt Student Affairs Manager Social Sciences
Johnston, Deirdre Jt Academic Affairs Manager Social Sciences
Kane, John Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Mannion, Jess Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
McCaffrey, Ms Deirdre Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
McDonnell, Susan Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
McGloin, Ms Linda Jt Access Officer Social Sciences
McNelis, Catherine Jt Student Services Officer Social Sciences
McTaggart, Breda Jt Head Of School Of Business & Soc Sci Social Sciences
Meehan, Bernadette Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Mulkeen, Majella Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
O'Toole, Dr Jacqueline Jt SL II Social Sciences
Pender, John Jt Sl1(T) Social Sciences
Regan, Sinead Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Rushe, Rosaleen Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Scarbrough, Gwen Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Seddon, Deborah Jt Careers Officer Social Sciences
Taylor, Dr Leonard Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
Walsh, Orla Jt Lecturer Social Sciences
White, Dr Karin Jt Lecturer Social Sciences