Structured PhD in Social Science

Ireland, Limerick

University RankQS Ranking

422

University of Limerick

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

PHHUMRFAD

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Provides a core taught programme in social science so that students can locate their research in the wider context of social science;
Provides a core programme that will give graduates skills to cope with changing social and economic demands for social science research;
Provides specialist disciplinary teaching for graduates so that they can teach and develop research to the best international standards;
Facilitates student research that is at the forefront of social science methodological developments and subject specific knowledge;
Generates student research work that will contribute to the redefinition of existing social science knowledge.

A level 8 bachelor degree at upper second level (2.1) or taught postgraduate degree at upper second level (2.1), or equivalent, from a recognised third level institution in social science, or an interdisciplinary degree with a substantial social science component, plus the submission of a research proposal.
Candidates should be proficient in the use of English for academic purposes.

DUOLINGO

The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 with no less than 110 in any component.
An interview may be required in conjunction with this for certain programmes.

TOEFL580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)

IELTS

Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component.
*Please note some programmes have a higher IELTS requirement.

**Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS. General IELTS will not be accepted.

PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (ACADEMIC) - PTE ACADEMIC:a minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)