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
Head of Department of Social Sciences,
Email: valerie.mctaggart@atu.ie
Department Staff
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| Staff Name | Position | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |