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 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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OTE

140

Credits

270 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Sociology View 4 other PhDs in Sociology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

140

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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13730 EUR / year

≈ 13730 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7130 EUR / year

≈ 7130 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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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