Study PhD in Social Policy at University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland, UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

PhD in Social Policy

Ireland

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What will I learn?

UCD College of Social Sciences and Law delivers a comprehensive range of internationally recognised, academically rigorous postgraduate degrees in Law and key Social Science disciplines. As a leading centre for education and research in the Social Sciences and Law in Ireland, the College is ranked highly in these disciplines globally. It is ranked in the top 50 universities in the world for Library and Information Management and in the top 100 universities for Law, Politics and International Relations, Geography, Archaeology, Social Policy and Administration. Graduate degrees including taught masters, research masters and doctorate degrees are offered in Archaeology, Economics, Education, eography, Information Communication Studies, Law, Philosophy, Politics International Relations, Psychology, Social Justice, Social Policy, Social Work and Sociology. Numerous interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary degrees are available on topics such as Behavioural Economics, Cognitive Science, European Affairs, Public Policy, Geopolitics and Human Rights. Additionally, the College offers a range of professional diplomas and certificate programmes.NEXT INTAKE:20242025 September

Which department am I in?

UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
€13,730.00 (US$ 14,714) per year
Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,506

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

Start date

January 2028

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
€13,730.00 (US$ 14,714) per year
Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,013

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate

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

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About University College Dublin (UCD)

UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland, and is the destination of choice for over 12,000 international students.

  • UCD Belfield campus only 5km from Dublin City Centre
  • 12,000+ international students from 150+ countries
  • 96% graduate employment within nine months (UCD survey)
  • Range of scholarships available for international students

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