PhD (Philosophy Doctorate) Programs in University College Dublin

The PhD is a minimum three-year research programme, leading to the production of a thesis of around 100,000 words which will make original contribution knowledge. It is also possible to study for a research degree in Cla...

Duration: Full-Time: 3-4 years, Part-Time: 5-6 years. Professional Doctorate degree programmes involve students carrying out research in an area of their choosing, under the guidance of a principal supervisor, and in som...

Prospective students are encouraged to contact possible supervisors to discuss PhD projects before application. See our faculty pages for the areas of research expertise. UCD Philosophy runs a structured PhD programme of...

The school is now accepting applications for its PhD programmes across its three constituent subject areas - Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice. Our Programmes form part of the UCD Structured PhD programme. Ou...

The PhD in European Law and Governance (ELG) is designed for students who want to develop multidisciplinary expertise on the structures and dynamics of European governance. This complex and increasingly important field o...

Duration: Full-Time: 3-4 years, Part-Time: 5-6 years. Professional Doctorate degree programmes involve students carrying out research in an area of their choosing, under the guidance of a principal supervisor, and in som...

Medical Physics is the branch of Physics that applies the concepts and principles of physics to the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. The PhD in Medical Physics is designed for students who wish to pursue a caree...

Coming to UCD Law School creates the possibility of expert supervision by leading researchers in a wide variety of fields. We have the largest group of academic lawyers in Ireland and leading researchers of high internat...

The school is now accepting applications for its PhD programmes across its three constituent subject areas - Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice. Our Programmes form part of the UCD Structured PhD programme. Ou...

A UCD PhD is a structured four year research degree (six years part-time), undertaken within a clearly structured programme including training, taught modules, a Research and Professional Development Plan and opportuniti...