Humanities & Social Sciences Research Degrees
Pursue an in-depth postgraduate research degree across diverse humanities and social sciences disciplines at Dublin City University.
Best for:Best for prospective postgraduate scholars seeking structured research training and academic supervision in humanities and social sciences.
Overview
Dublin City University offers stimulating postgraduate research opportunities at both Master's and PhD levels within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Scholars work alongside leading experts across seven specialized schools to address significant societal challenges through rigorous academic inquiry. The environment supports policy-focused research, creative endeavors, and active engagement with external stakeholders and public media. Candidates undertake independent investigations tailored to their academic background under the guidance of experienced faculty members.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent academic research under faculty supervision within a chosen discipline
- Engage with relevant literature, policy documents, and theoretical frameworks
- Prepare written research outputs such as a thesis, dissertation, or academic publications
- Participate in faculty research seminars, workshops, and academic events
- Collaborate with peers and faculty to contribute to the university's research community
Requirements
Degree required: Primary degree equivalent to Lower Second Class Honours or above, or an approved equivalent professional qualification
Degree offered: PhD or Master's by Research
Language: English; meeting university non-native speaker English language entry standards
Instruction: English
- Strong academic grounding in a discipline cognate to the proposed research topic
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent academic writing and analysis
- Familiarity with research methodologies relevant to the chosen field
- Applicants must hold an approved primary degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Direct entry to PhD requires an appropriate Master's degree obtained by research
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How to apply
Submit an application through the online university recruitment portal. Candidates may be required to provide a proposed area of research and attend an interview or submit written work.
- CV
- University transcripts
- Proposed area of research
- Written work
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