PhD in Sociology

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.

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 (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.

Tuition Fees

International: 22,247 AUD / year (≈ 13,730 EUR / year)

EU/EEA: 11,553 AUD / year (≈ 7,130 EUR / year)

For information about tuition fees, please visit the university website.

Living costs

Dublin, Ireland: 1,782-2,917 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarship opportunities are available for Sociology, including university-provided and independent-provider grants.