52 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Classics PhD at University College Dublin is a minimum three-year research programme, leading to the production of a thesis of around 100,000 words which will make original contribution knowledge. It is also possible to study for a research degree in Classics part-time.

At University College Dublin, the PhD Modern Languages thesis is undertaken within the framework of a clearly structured PhD programme that includes: taught modules; a Research and Professional Development Plan; record thesis chapters drafted/completed, a Research Studies (advisory) Panel; and may include the possibility to develop teaching skills through tutoring.

In the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme from University College Dublin, we seek to deliver excellent research in our areas of specialisation, collaborating with and ranked among the leading groups internationally.

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

At the University College Dublin, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Civil Engineering. 

At University College Dublin, we recognise and welcome the need for the Profession of Clinical Psychology, and training in Clinical Psychology, to be inclusive of diversity. 

Our postgraduate research students at University College Dublin are involved in diverse research projects across the entire spectrum of Computer Science. 

Coming to the Law program of the University College Dublin creates the possibility of expert supervision by leading researchers in a wide variety of fields.

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

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

The PhD in Linguistics is a research degree at University College Dublin. Students with prior training in Linguistics, typically an MA or an MLitt or equivalent in Linguistics, work independently on a research topic of their choice in one of the research areas in Linguistics represented at UCD. 

The Bioinformatics Centre at the University College Dublin is focused on advancing the quality of bioinformatics science.  

Within the School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering at University College Dublin, a diverse cohort of people are working to achieve our research mission.

The School of Mathematics and Statistics at University College Dublin delivers a wide range of taught and research programmes at graduate level.

At the University College Dublin, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Mechanical and Materials Engineering. 

The School boasts a large cohort of graduate students enrolled in high quality structured M.Sc. (by research) and Ph.D. Biomolecular and Biomedical Science programmes at University College Dublin that provide training in specific, state-of-the-art and generic research skills. 

At the University College Dublin, we offer our graduate students a MD degree in Medicine. The School also responds to market demands and creates new programmes year on year.

The Philosophy programme offered by University College Dublin develops advanced research expertise in philosophical inquiry, theoretical analysis, and original scholarly investigation.

The School of Veterinary Medicine at University College Dublin offers a professional doctorate programme, the Doctorate of Veterinary Medical Specialisation, paralleling the requirements of a variety of residency programmes approved in UCD by the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation. 

The School at University College Dublin boasts a large cohort of graduate students enrolled in high quality structured M.Sc. (by research) and Ph.D. Biotechnology programmes that provide training in specific, state-of-the-art and generic research skills.