Overview

Features

The UCD PhD in Modern Languages is a three to four year research degree at University College Dublin primarily involving the writing of a thesis dissertation (approx. 100,000 words, normally in English), which will make an original contribution to knowledge.

The PhD dissertation comprises original research in the student’s choice of research area in Modern Languages, as represented by staff within UCD. Modern Languages research specialisms and interests may be consulted here.
These specialisms include, but are not limited to, literature (early modern to contemporary), history of ideas, cultural studies, film studies, literary theory, translation, transnationalism, cultural theory, sociolinguistics and much more.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Our language sections work with and research through the following world languages and their connected cultures: French; German; Italian; Portuguese; Spanish. Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary projects are particularly welcome and PhD theses may involve UCD co-supervisors from another UCD School or College.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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90

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies View 6 other PhDs in Language Studies 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Students who wish to apply for the PhD in Modern Languages at UCD must first identify a potential supervisor and contact them directly with their PhD project area.
Before writing their PhD proposal, the candidate should have a preliminary discussion with their potential thesis supervisor in Modern Languages at UCD.

Then they must prepare an application: this would normally involve a thesis proposal of approximately 1000-1500 words, including a substantial bibliography, a representative writing sample, a full CV, and two confidential academic references that must be sent directly to the potential supervisor.

Tuition Fee

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International

13730 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13730 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

7130 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7130 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

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Scholarships Information

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