Sociology - Research

Our programme • To provide high quality research training in a lively intellectual atmosphere • To promote students professional involvement in academic life • To ensure that students will make a contribution to the advancement of knowledge in sociology • And to ensure that students will make a contribution to the understanding and well being of contemporary societies.

Minimum 2.1 degree in BA or MA in Sociology or Cognate subject. Applications with equivalent learning are also welcomed. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level. Applicants are advised to contact the Department to discuss their research topic. Please see course website for further details and a link to a form relating to Expressions of Interest. After discussion, applicants are typically asked to submit a research proposal of 7-10 pages duration. Minimum English language requirements: Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/how-apply/english-language-requirements Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850.