Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Literature in Philosophy in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
|
Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
13,730
(c. USD15,864.47)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Future PhD candidates should reach out to potential advisors to explore research opportunities prior to submitting their applications. Browse our faculty profiles to discover various research specialties.
UCD Philosophy offers a four-year, full-time structured PhD program. During the initial year, doctoral students must complete three graduate-level courses, with the possibility of taking up to two at Trinity College. Subsequently, they will work on an 80,000-word thesis with support from a supervisory committee. This committee consists of a primary advisor and two additional faculty members.
Students may alternatively choose to complete their studies sooner by submitting an MLitt thesis, which is shorter and has less demanding originality criteria.
Our PhD alumni have achieved notable career placements, securing positions in philosophy departments throughout Europe, North America, and Asia.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to the PhD programme are normally expected to have completed or to be near completing an MA in philosophy However applicants without an MA will also be considered
Applicants for the PhD programme are required to submit the following
A detailed 2page research proposal along with a table of contents and a bibliography of at least ten items
The name of a Philosophy faculty member who might be appropriate to supervise the project Applicants are advised to contact that faculty member before applying
Two letters of academic reference Applicants should ask their referees to email the reference letters directly to philosophyucdie or they can be uploaded during the application process this will depend on the preference of referees not the applicant
A philosophical writing sample maximum length 8000 words eg an MA essay
A statement of personal interest or a statement of explanation maximum length 1000 words
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Applicants for the PhD programme are required to submit the following
A detailed 2page research proposal along with a table of contents and a bibliography of at least ten items
The name of a Philosophy faculty member who might be appropriate to supervise the project Applicants are advised to contact that faculty member before applying
Two letters of academic reference Applicants should ask their referees to email the reference letters directly to philosophyucdie or they can be uploaded during the application process this will depend on the preference of referees not the applicant
A philosophical writing sample maximum length 8000 words eg an MA essay
A statement of personal interest or a statement of explanation maximum length 1000 words
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Tuition
EUR
13,730