Study MLitt in Sociology at University College Dublin in Ireland, UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

MLitt in Sociology

Ireland

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What will I learn?

The School welcomes applications from prospective PhD and Research Masters students who wish to undertake research in sociology. We are very pleased to consider applications in any area of sociology in which we can provide appropriate supervision.The School has exciting and diverse PhD and MLitt programmes which have been extensively revised in recent years. There are new taught components that provide greater structure and professional training, but the emphasis remains on students completing a major, independent piece of research that makes a significant contribution to sociological knowledge.The PhD in Sociology 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.The MLitt in Sociology is awarded following the completion of 180 credits, comprising 150 credit for the thesis and a further 30 credits of taught modules. This is normally a 2 year programme.

Which department am I in?

UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
€13,730.00 (US$ 14,714) per year
Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,433

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
€13,730.00 (US$ 14,714) per year
Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,437

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must normally have a first or upper second-class honours primary degree andor 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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland, and is the destination of choice for over 11,000 international students.

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