Overview

This has proven to be highly successful and enables our Geography PhD students at University College Dublin to achieve the best possible experience of graduate research and training.

Features

Making a substantial and original contribution to knowledge, normally leading to peer-reviewed publications is a core goal of doctoral studies in the UCD School of Geography. For a list of current research students, click here.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Doctoral students normally have two supervisors, a research advisory panel that consists of experts who support the students from cognate areas of research.

A two stage process ensures that students have developed their research design and have achieved the high standards expected of doctoral degrees.

Stage transfer offers students the opportunity to present their work and receive feedback from scholars outside of their research team and gives invaluable viva experience.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 50 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography View 3 other PhDs in Geography in Ireland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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120

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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

Academic background

Academic awards or highlights

Research experience

Why you wish to enter doctoral studies

Why the academic member of staff’s area of research will match with your research goals (cite the academic’s publications)

Make it clear that you are familiar with their work and how their research interests mesh with your own

A research proposal, if appropriate

Ask them specifically if they are accepting new graduate students for the coming academic year.

Tuition Fee

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International

15440 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15440 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

8020 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8020 EUR per year during 36 months.

The displayed fees are for 2024. Fees for 2025 will be updated soon.

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Geography.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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