Academic Programmes
Postgraduate Research
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences has a well established record of research in the many disciplines encompassed within its activities. Its commitment to postgraduate study has been reflected in a significant growth of its research student numbers.
Applications to undertake research on a topic of your own choosing at MA or Ph.D level are very welcome. Those interested in doing so are encouraged to review faculty interests and publications in the context of clarifying a topic and identifying a possible supervisor. Topics chosen should be within the parameters of faculty expertise.
Link to Faculty and Publications
If you are uncertain as to whether a particular topic is within such parameters, please do not hesitate to contact either the faculty member whose area of expertise seems nearest to your interest; or alternatively, contact the Assistant Dean, Research: Dr. Helen Kelly-Holmes
Email: helen.kelly.holmes@ul.ie
Equally, if you are uncertain as to whether or not you are qualified to undertake a research MA or Ph.D please contact Dr Helen Kelly-Holmes. Email: helen.kelly.holmes@ul.ie
Please note that a range of funding opportunities are available within the Faculty for those wishing to pursue an MA or Ph.D thesis by research. Please contact Niamh Lenahan. Email: niamh.lenahan@ul.ie Tel: 353-61-202945
AHSS Structured PhD Programmes:
Structured PhD in Applied Language Studies
Structured PhD in Criminal Justice
Structured PhD in New Media and Film
Structured PhD in Social Science
Research Postgraduate - Fee Schedule
Research Programme to Masters and Doctoral Level