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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
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
180 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Social Work Gender & Sexuality Studies Sociology View 31 other Masters in Social Work in IrelandAcademic requirements
GPA First Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
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)
Tuition Fee
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International
13080 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13080 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
6790 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6790 EUR per year during 24 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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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