Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Children and Youth Studies in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
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Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
13,730
(c. USD15,948.36)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The UCD Structured PhD in Children and Youth Studies enables students to investigate important topics through original research, contributing valuable insights to academic scholarship, professional practice, and policy development. We welcome research proposals covering all aspects of childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood from candidates with diverse academic backgrounds.
This doctoral program's focus on enhancing young lives creates a dynamic, intellectually stimulating experience for professionals at any career stage. Graduates emerge with specialized expertise in their chosen field along with a nuanced comprehension of the multifaceted social challenges affecting modern children and youth, equipping them for various professional pathways.
Students can pursue this PhD either full-time (3-4 years) or part-time (6 years). An accelerated pathway exists for graduates of the part-time MSc in Children and Youth Studies, allowing direct entry to the third year of the part-time PhD program upon successful completion of the master's degree.
4 years, September and January annually
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Your application will be evaluated using the following criteria
High honours in an appropriate masters degree or equivalent andor evidence of other academic standing andor relevant professional experience that demonstrates suitability for PhD study
Evidence of meeting the Schools English language requirements for PhD study These are IELTS of 7 total score with no band below 6.5 or alternatively a masters degree graded at 2-1 or above written in English and obtained from an English speaking institution in an English speaking country within the past 3years from date of application
Research proposal in topic area of interest to the School of Education
High honours in an appropriate masters degree or equivalent andor evidence of other academic standing andor relevant professional experience that demonstrates suitability for PhD study
Evidence of meeting the Schools English language requirements for PhD study These are IELTS of 7 total score with no band below 6.5 or alternatively a masters degree graded at 2-1 or above written in English and obtained from an English speaking institution in an English speaking country within the past 3years from date of application
Research proposal in topic area of interest to the School of Education
Tuition
EUR
13,730