Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
|
Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
13,730
(c. USD15,940.53)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The UCD School of Psychology PhD program offers students an exceptional graduate research and training experience. This degree delivers advanced specialization in either applied or experimental psychology research, ideal for those pursuing careers in academia, teaching, or industry research roles.
Doctoral students receive guidance from faculty supervisors along with additional program support to navigate their research journey and accomplish both academic and career goals. The fundamental aim remains producing significant, original contributions to knowledge, typically resulting in published scholarly work.
Full-time PhD completion generally requires 3-4 years (9-12 trimesters), while part-time study may extend up to 6 years (usually 15-18 trimesters). Degree assessment involves submitting a comprehensive research thesis followed by an oral defense examination (viva voce).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Direct entry to the PhD programme requires candidates to have obtained
An upper secondclass honours in a Masters degree
Or at least three years experience in a field relevant to your PhD topic
Without a graduate degree successful applicants will be first registered to the MLitt research degree with a view to transferring to the PhD programme after one year
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 7.0 no band less than 6.5 in each element or equivalent
Tuition
EUR
13,730