Overview

The Sociology programme from Maynooth University is aiming to:

To provide high quality research training in a lively intellectual atmosphere

To promote students’ professional involvement in academic life

By the end of their time as a research postgraduate student in the Department it is our goal that students will:

Have completed a thesis which is a high quality piece of original sociological analysis and is at least partly publishable in a peer-reviewed academic outlet

Have developed and demonstrated a significant level of skill in at least one methodology of sociological research and analysis

Have a broad knowledge of a number of sub-fields within sociology

And have had the opportunity to develop teaching and administrative skills and experience

Career Options

Research

Third Level Teaching

Government

Policy Analysis

Private, Community and Voluntary Sectors

Media and New Technology

Urban, Rural and Community Planning

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Innovation and Research Commercialisation

Research Funding Application

Media Research Methods

Outreach and Communication

The Craft and Logics of Social Research

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

More details

Research applications are generally accepted at any time however the deadline for applications is the 30th of June if you wish to start in September.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 ECTS

30-60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maynooth, Ireland

Disciplines

Sociology View 4 other PhDs in Sociology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum 2.1 degree in BA or MA in Sociology or Cognate subject. Applications with equivalent learning are also welcomed.

Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Applicants are advised to contact the Department to discuss their research topic. After discussion, applicants are typically asked to submit a research proposal of 7-10 pages duration.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

14000 EUR / year

≈ 14000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

6500 EUR / year

≈ 6500 EUR / year

Additional Details

Part-time Tuition Fees:

EU: 4330 EUR / Year

Continuation year (Full-Time):

EU: 4330 EUR / Year

Non-EU: 10000 EUR / Year

Living costs

Maynooth

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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