PhD in Social Policy

Language

English

• Duolingo English Test: 120
• TOEFL iBT: 90
• Oxford Test of English: 140

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Social Policy

Overview

Features

• The school at University College Dublin is now accepting applications for its PhD programmes across its three constituent subject areas - Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice.
• Our Programmes form part of the UCD Structured PhD programme.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• Evidence-Based Policy Making
• Comparing Healthcare Systems
• Feminist & Egalitarian Research
• Sociology
• Social Justice

Admission requirements

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
• TOEFL iBT: 90
• Oxford Test of English: 140

General requirements

• Academic background
• Academic awards or highlights
• Research experience
• Why you wish to enter doctoral studies
• Why the academic member of staff's area of research will match with your research goals (cite the academic's publications)
• Make it clear that you are familiar with their work and how their research interests mesh with your own
• A research proposal, if appropriate
• Ask them specifically if they are accepting new graduate students for the coming academic year.

Tuition Fees

• International (Non-residents): 22,217 AUD / year (≈ 13,730 EUR / year)
• EU/EEA (EU/EEA Nationals): 11,537 AUD / year (≈ 7,130 EUR / year)

Living costs

Dublin, Ireland: 1,780-2,913 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.