52 PhD programmes offered by the university

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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 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. 

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 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.

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

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