Overview

About the course

The Sociology programme at the University College Dublin aims to enable Research students to achieve the best possible experience of graduate research and training. The School encourages MLitt students to given seminar and conference presentations based on their research and to have their work published.

The programme includes several innovative measures designed to support you in achieving your academic and professional objectives.

Programme Structure

The School runs PhD/MLitt Roundtable modules in research and theory (2.5 credits per semester) which students are encouraged to take.

Students may also take modules from within the School’s taught Masters Programmes (10 credits per module) or from other programmes within the College of Social Sciences and Law, including a wide range of modules in research methods.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

UCD operates a rolling admissions policy for Graduate Taught Courses, with decisions being taken as soon as possible after receipt of completed applications.

Language

English

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130

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90

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65

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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130

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90

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65

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140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first or upper second-class honours primary degree and/or masters degree, or the equivalent

Cover letter outlining the candidate's reasons for choosing to apply to UCD School of Sociology and our research programme.

Comprehensive research proposal

Curriculum vitae / resumé

Transcripts (notarised English translations, as well as the original transcript where relevant) giving details of all courses taken and examination marks obtained

Two academic references from referees acquainted with the candidate's academic work and who are prepared to write on their behalf

Writing Sample comprising one of the following: the candidate's completed Masters thesis, 2-3 draft chapters if thesis is not yet submitted, samples of published work or other relevant written work.

Evidence of English language proficiency

Copy of birth certificate or relevant pages from the candidate's passport to confirm their official name and date of birth (non UCD applicants only)

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Tuition Fees

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13730 EUR / year

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7130 EUR / year

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Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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