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
And to ensure that students will make a contribution to the understanding and well being of contemporary societies

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 orginal 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

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

The Craft and Logics of Social Research

Understanding Digital Societies
Nature And Society
Data Studio

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 ECTS

30-60

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 4 other PhDs in Sociology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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 before submitting a required research proposal of 7-10 pages duration. Please see course website for further details.

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Tuition Fee

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International

14000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14000 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

6500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6500 EUR per year during 48 months.

Part time EU: 4330 EUR (PT for national only)

Living costs for Maynooth

650 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

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