Overview

The School has exciting and diverse PhD and MLitt programmes which have been extensively revised in recent years. There are new taught components that provide greater structure and professional training, but the emphasis remains on students completing a major, independent piece of research that makes a significant contribution to sociological knowledge.

Features

The PhD in Sociology at University College Dublin is awarded following the completion of 270 credits, comprising 240 credits for the thesis and a further 30 credits of taught modules.

This is normally a 4 year full-time or 5-6 year part-time programme.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

You will find fuller information below on Structured PhD and Structured MLitt programmes and on School’s Application Procedures. Funding opportunities are available through scholarships and tutoring and you will find information on these below.

In advance of making your application you should read through the Application Procedures, and make contact with a member of staff whose area of research you think most closely relates to your area of research to discuss your proposal. For information on research areas of staff please click here.

It is important that you send them a clear outline of your draft research proposal, cv, and copy of transcripts. We strongly recommend that a member of staff reads and reviews your final proposal before you make you application to the School.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-05-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Deadline: 15th April

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

270 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 3 other PhDs in Sociology in Ireland

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application following an assessment process which takes approximately eight weeks.

Registration periods are at the beginning of: September, January or May.

The School strongly recommends entering the programme in September, which is the beginning of the academic year.

Tuition Fee

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International

13080 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13080 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

6790 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6790 EUR per year during 48 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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

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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