Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Sociology 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. USD15,940.53)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The School invites applications from individuals interested in pursuing PhD or Research Masters degrees in sociology. We gladly review proposals across all sociological fields where we can offer suitable supervision.
Our School offers dynamic and varied PhD and MLitt programs that have undergone significant updates in recent years. These include new structured coursework components that enhance professional development, while maintaining a strong focus on students producing original, substantial research that advances sociological understanding.
The Sociology PhD requires completion of 270 credits, with 240 credits allocated to the thesis and an additional 30 credits for taught modules. Typically, this program spans 4 years for full-time students or 5-6 years for part-time study.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must normally have a first or upper second-class honours primary degree and/or masters degree, or the equivalent. In circumstances where examination results are not known at the time of application, the School of Sociology may make a Conditional Offer subject to receiving a complete and final transcript confirming that the applicant has met the above requirements.
English language requirements: IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version; A minimum score of 600 in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), with Test of Written English at 475 +. In the computer based TOEFL, a minimum score of 250 is required. A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (IBT).
Tuition
EUR
13,730