Overview

The structured PhD programme includes (2) extensive training in cutting-edge research methods, (2) regular contact with a Research Studies Panel composed of academic staff with expertise related to the student’s interests, and (3) the writing of a doctoral thesis based on original research.

Features

This programme is built around quantitative and computational social science methods and tools applied to substantive and methodological research questions in the social sciences.

The Quantitative and Computational Social Science programme at University College Dublin brings together the perspectives and research methods of various disciplines such as Economics, Politics, Sociology and Statistics.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Successful candidates are invited to join the Connected Politics Lab, an interdisciplinary hub for researchers using computational methods to study politics and society, the UCD Geary Institute for Public Policy, and/or the UCD Behavioural Science and Policy group, a centre for research and collaboration on integrating behaviourally-informed ideas into public policy.

Students with a quantitative background in any area can undertake the programme. They will undertake various quantitative social science modules offered by the UCD School of Politics and International Relations, the School of Sociology, and the School of Economics.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

35 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 4 other PhDs in Social Work in Ireland

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

For the structured PhD programme in Quantitative and Computational Social Science, applications are welcomed from applicants with a Master’s degree in data science, computer science, quantitative political science, economics, statistics, and other social science subjects.

Applicants to our research degree programmes must have completed and earned a minimum of a 2.1 grade (GPA: 3.6) in a taught Masters (MA, MSc, MLitt, etc.) programme.

Tuition Fee

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International

13080 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13080 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

6790 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6790 EUR per year during 36 months.

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.

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Scholarships Information

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