APPLICATION FORM
UCD School of Sociology
PhD and MLitt Programmes
Please consult the Application Guidelines. Complete this application form in accordance with
the instructions and check that you have included the following:
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Complete original Academic Transcripts, notarised English translations
where relevant giving details of all courses taken and examination marks
obtained. Transcripts are not normally returned. However, if requested and
Yes
No
a self-addressed envelope is provided, they can be returned once they have
been verified by the university. (Non UCD applicants only)
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2 academic references in appropriately sealed and signed envelope
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Application form, completed and signed with supporting materials
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Copy of birth certificate or relevant pages from your passport
to confirm your official name and date of birth (Non UCD applicants only)
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English Language Proficiency. Applicants whose primary language is not
English, must provide a certificate of proficiency in the English language,
such as TOEFL, Cambridge or IELTS. Results must be less than 2 years old.
(see Note at end of application form )
Applications which are incomplete, or do not satisfy the Application Guidelines will be automatically disallowed.
Applications in excess of stated word limits will be disqualified.
Please submit your completed application both electronically and in hard copy:
1.
Electronic version to include: Completed Application Form and all supporting material (except academic references).
Email to: veronica.barker@ucd.ie
2.
Hard copy version to include: Completed Application Form and all ORIGINAL supporting material (including 2 academic
references). Mail to: PhD/MLitt Administrator, UCD School of Sociology, Newman Building, University College Dublin,
Dublin 4. Ireland.
Application Deadlines:
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Registration periods are: September, January and May.
The School strongly recommends entering the programme in September, which is the beginning of the academic year.
Applications should be made at least 4-5 months prior to the Registration deadline.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application following an assessment process which takes approximately
10 weeks.
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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law Research Scholarships – School of Sociology application:
This Scholarship is only available to candidates who intend to register full-time in September, which is the beginning of the
academic year. There is a separate section at the end of this form which should be completed for this purpose. Applicants
must have at least a first or upper second-class honours primary degree and/or master’s degree, or the equivalent and be
qualified for direct admission to a PhD programme. Provisional offers may be made subject to an applicant achieving the
required degree award, or other such conditions that the College Graduate School Board may impose
UCD SCHOOL OF SOCIOLOGY
PhD/MLitt Application
APPLICANT INFORMATION
First
Name
Surname
UCD Student
(if applicable):
Street Address
Town/City
County
Postcode
Country
Phone Number (including
international dialing code)
Date and Place
of Birth
Your mother’s maiden name
E-mail Address
Institutional Affiliation
(current)
Country of Citizenship
Your Current
Occupation
Ireland
Other EU (specify)
Non-EU (specify)
Languages in which you are
proficient
Programme you wish to apply for:
PhD Application
MLitt Application
Full-Time
Part Time
Registration period preference:
September:
January:
May:
Have you been or expect to be awarded a
scholarship/bursary etc? Please give details
For PhD applicants: Do you wish to apply for a UCD College of Social Sciences
and Law Research Scholarship? See details at end of form
Yes:
ACADEMIC RECORD TO DATE
Title of Primary Degree
Main Subjects Taken
Awarding Institution
(please give full official name)
Years Registered (From – To)
Date Degree Awarded
Final Classification or GPA*
Title of Taught
Degree/Diploma
Main Subjects Taken
Awarding University
(please give full official name)
Years Registered (From – To)
Date Degree Awarded
Final Classification or GPA*
*If you have not yet graduated, please state when your examination results will be available
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
No:
PAPERS PUBLISHED/ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION
Title
Where Published / Submitted
Date
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Title
Conference
Date
OTHER RELEVANT ACADEMIC OR PERSONAL DETAILS
TITLE & SHORT DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL / PROJECT (no more than 50 words)
PLEASE INDICATE THE FIELDS OF SOCIOLOGY, IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE, TO WHICH YOUR PROJECT
RELATES
IF YOU HAVE DISCUSSED YOUR PROPOSAL WITH A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL OF SOCIOLOGY, PLEASE GIVE
NAME(S)
RESEARCH PROPOSAL/PROJECT (Please consult paragraph 4 of the “Guidelines” and provide the information under the various
headings that are listed in 4(a) to 4(e). Candidates are advised that they must present this information under the designated headings and that
they must not exceed the stated word limits.)
ACADEMIC REFERENCES (Please provide the name, position and official address and email address of two academic referees who are
acquainted with your academic work and who are prepared to write on your behalf. These references MUST be provided in a sealed envelope.
The envelope should be signed across the seal by the referee and sent to the School of Sociology as part of your application package. A
reference sent independently of your application will not be accepted.)
Referee 1:
NAME & POSITION
ADDRESS
PHONE (full international dialing code)
EMAIL
Referee 2:
NAME & POSITION
ADDRESS
PHONE (full international dialing code)
EMAIL
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY NOTE:
Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit evidence of a certificate of proficiency in the English language (such
as TOEFL minimum score of 600 or 250 computer based, Cambridge or IELTS minimum score of 6.5 with 6.0 in each band). Test
results must be less than two years old. Please refer to our International Office website for more details:
HTTP://WWW.UCD.IE/INTERNATIONAL/STUDY-AT-UCD-GLOBAL/UCDENGLISHLANGUAGEREQUIREMENTS/
DECLARATION
I declare that the above particulars are correct and understand that the School’s
“Application Procedures and Guidelines for Research Students” apply.
I further declare that I have read and will abide by the
UCD Academic Regulations
http://www.ucd.ie/registry/academicsecretariat/docs/academic_r.pdf
Signature of Applicant: _________________________________________ Date: __________________
(electronic signature not acceptable)
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UCD COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & LAW
SCHOLARSHIPS - School of Sociology
General Terms and Conditions 2016
1. The awards are intended to underline the College of Social Science and Law and University’s commitment to research
excellence. The overall aim is to attract applicants of the highest academic standards to participate in and expand School-based
structured PhD programmes in the College of Social Sciences and Law (CSSL);
2. All applicants (EU and non-EU) will be considered;
3. The total value of the scholarship will be equivalent to the EU fee rate for the relevant School to which an application is being
made. Scholarships will be awarded for a period up to four academic years;
4. Successful scholars may be required to undertake teaching duties (tutorials/ demonstrating etc.) as fulfilment of the Scholarship
requirements. This will not exceed 9 hours per week and is only applicable during teaching semesters (1 and 2) of any academic
year;
5. The scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship;
6. Existing PhD students are not eligible for the scholarship award;
7. Applicants must have at least a first or upper second-class honours primary degree and/or master’s degree, or the equivalent
and be qualified for direct admission to a PhD programme. Provisional offers may be made subject to an applicant achieving the
required degree award, or other such conditions that the College Graduate School Board may impose;
8. Applications will be evaluated by the relevant School Admissions Committee on the basis of their merit and relevance to School
research priorities;
9. Once scholarship awards are issued, students must indicate acceptance in writing within two weeks of the notification being
distributed by the committee. It is the student’s responsibility to formally accept the scholarship offer. A non-response will be
considered as declining the offer;
10. Successful applicants to this Scholarship Scheme will be designated as 'UCD College of Social Sciences and Law Research
Scholars’;
11. Applications may be made in either Irish or English. In order to facilitate evaluation by the Selection Board, UCD may have to
provide a translation of an application where such has not been provided by the applicant. Applicants are free to submit thei r own
translations with their applications;
12. Applicants must include all relevant supporting materials and non-returnable original transcripts of their academic record.
Transcripts can usually be obtained from one of the following offices, or their equivalent: the Registrar, Faculty, or
Department/School of the applicant’s Institution. All transcripts must be appropriately stamped or endorsed as original copies.
Offers will be conditional on receipt of transcripts. Application form for this Scholarship is part of the School’s PhD application form;
13. Scholarships will be awarded only to those who are full-time students and who will engage full-time in research during the
period of the Scholarship;
14. Should a Scholar be unable for any reason (including medical reasons) to pursue his/her studies in accordance with the Terms
and Conditions of the Scholarship, they must inform the relevant School Graduate Director (via his/her supervisor) within two weeks
of such a situation coming to their attention. However, given the basis on which Scholarships are awarded, UCD reserves the right
to withdraw, suspend, reallocate or seek reimbursement of all or part of the Scholarship;
15. All publicity, including public lectures, publications, print materials and press releases, television and radio advertisements,
websites, film, video and audio recordings associated with or arising from the research undertaken by a Scholar while in receipt of a
Scholarship must contain acknowledgment of funding received from the 'UCD College of Social Sciences and Law Research
Scholarship’.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The School of Sociology is offering up to two PhD scholarships under the College of Social Science and Law Research Scholarship
scheme. Across the College, 25 scholarships are being offered. The awards are intended to underline both the College and
University’s commitment to the pursuit of excellence in research and graduate education. The overall aim is to attract applicants of
the highest academic standards to participate in and expand School-based structured PhD programmes in the College of Social
Sciences and Law (CSSL).
In order to apply for the scholarships, students must submit a PhD application via the normal school process. Please state clearly in
your application that you are applying for the CSSL Research Scholarships otherwise you will not be considered for a scholarship.
Candidates must have received a Full or Conditional Offer in order to be considered for a scholarship. Deadline is:
Thursday 21 July 2016.
GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION OF APPLICATIONS
Applications will be evaluated by an Assessment Committee appointed by the Head of School, and will normally comprise: the
Head of the School of Sociology or their nominee, PhD Coordinator, Masters Coordinator, Tutor Coordinator, and another
member of the School of Sociology or a cognate discipline.
Applicants will be evaluated by each of the panel members independently under each of the following criteria: (1) their
academic record; (2) the coherence and social relevance of their research topic; and (3) their personal statement, including
particular achievements, or other relevant factors. The panel will then collectively decide. The panel’s decision is final.
UCD COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES & LAW SCHOLARSHIPS –
SCHOOL OF SOCIOLOGY
APPLICATION FORM 2016
NOTE: This application will be read in junction with your PhD Application
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Surname
First
Name
UCD Student
(if applicable):
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Please provide a brief description of your research interests, the social impact of this research and how it relates to the advancement of the
discipline of Sociology (max: 300 words)
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Please provide a personal statement outlining your background and motivation for pursuing a graduate degree in sociology (max: 300 words)
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