Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting September 2027
Application deadline not specified.
Students should contact the advisors first, explaining their motivation for pursuing the degree and their intended area of research.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- Oxford Test of English (OTE): 140
Credits
30 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Dublin, Ireland
Disciplines
History
Overview
The School of History at University College Dublin fosters a vibrant research community of academic staff, postdoctoral research fellows and doctoral students.
Features
- We promote rigorous historical approaches within an environment which recognises the potential for cross-disciplinary study. We emphasise both collaborative research without losing sight of the value of cutting edge individual contributions to the field.
- We foster academic networks and knowledge transfer through our research forum, our academic centres and through our commitment to the formation of the next generation of scholars.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- History
- Philosophy
- Ancient History
- Politics
- Globalization
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- Oxford Test of English (OTE): 140
Other requirements
General requirements
- Academic background
- Academic awards or highlights
- Research experience
- Why you wish to enter doctoral studies
- Why the academic member of staff's area of research will match with your research goals (cite the academic's publications)
- Make it clear that you are familiar with their work and how their research interests mesh with your own
- A research proposal, if appropriate
- Ask them specifically if they are accepting new graduate students for the coming academic year.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 22,217 AUD / year ≈ 13,730 EUR / year
- EU/EEA (EU/EEA Nationals): 11,537 AUD / year ≈ 7,130 EUR / year
Living costs
Dublin, Ireland: 1,780-2,913 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for History.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships - Provided by university - Grant 10000 EUR - Deadline: Not specified - Merit-based - University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 - U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 - ServiceScape
- Ukrainian Researchers Scheme - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences
- ACES Scholarships - Independent provider - Grant 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 - ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - Merit-based - OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) - Independent provider - Grant 1550 EUR - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Amberscholar Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant 6000 USD - Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 - Merit-based - Amber Scholar
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - Merit-based - IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 - Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 - Merit-based - Salvado Law
- Government Of Ireland Scholarships - Independent provider - Grant 10000 EUR - Deadline: 12 Mar 2027 - Government Of Ireland
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Independent provider - Grant 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based - Anonymous Hope Fund
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based - Leopold Figl Foundation
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified - IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Independent provider - Grant 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 - The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme