52 PhD programmes offered by the university

The School of History at University College Dublin has an outstanding research reputation and a vibrant research culture. Its staff, post-doctoral and doctoral researchers work on a wide range of Irish, European and global topics.

At the University College Dublin, we offe our graduate students a phd programme degree in Infection Biology. 

The Sociology School University College Dublin welcomes applications from prospective PhD and Research Masters students who wish to undertake research in sociology. We are very pleased to consider applications in any area of sociology in which we can provide appropriate supervision.

At the University College Dublin, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Social Justice. 

The School of Psychology PhD at University College Dublin enables candidates to achieve the best possible experience of graduate research and training.

School of Archaeology the University College Dublin welcomes applications from potential PhD students in all fields related to Archaeology or World Heritage. 

At University College Dublin, our flagship research Geography degree is our structured PhD programme. The structured PhD focuses on the completion of taught modules in conjunction with a research thesis. 

Students undertaking graduate Agriculture and Food Science research degrees within the School at University College Dublin have an opportunity to contribute to these nationally and internationally important areas of research while developing their knowledge of their area of research and honing their research skills. 

At the University College Dublin, we offer a degree in Inclusive Design and Creative Technology Innovation. 

The Structured PhD in Education and Lifelong Learning at University College Dublin is one of the most challenging, rewarding and exciting graduate programmes in Education. 

We offer a PhD programme in Quantitative and Computational Social Science (QCSS) at the University College Dublin. 

At the University College Dublin, we offer our gradaute students a phd degree in Educational Psychology. 

Our School at University College Dublin has a strong tradition of scholarship and research in the Irish language, Celtic Studies, Folklore & Ethnology and Irish Studies. We offer a Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore degree at University College Dublin.

At the University College Dublin, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Chemistry. Join us! 

University College Dublin offers a Thematic PhD programme in Cognitive Science. This is a structured PhD programme, incorporating taught modules in the first year, followed by production of a standard PhD thesis.

Postgraduate Earth Sciences research in the School at University College Dublin covers a broad spectrum of specialities, as can be seen in our Research Groups, with a seamless transition between pure and applied research.

The School of English, Drama and Film at University College Dublin welcomes applications from potential PhD students. 

The Social Work programme at University College Dublin has commencement dates in January, May and September annually.

Our Veterinary Medicine graduate programmes at University College Dublin allow students to immerse themselves in a subject that they love and they help them to hone their knowledge of their chosen subject area, whilst also allowing them to develop new skills and gain new knowledge.

Aimed at graduates with an excellent academic background in business or an area relevant to their chosen field of research, our Business PhD programme at University College Dublin is a key part of our research culture and has a global reputation for excellence and facilities that are second-to-none.