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
a self-addressed envelope is provided, they can be returned once they have
been verified by the university. (Non UCD applicants only)
*
2 academic references in appropriately sealed and signed envelopes
(see section 20 below)
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Application form, completed and signed with supporting materials
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A 50-word description of your project (see section 16 below)
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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)
*
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.
Yes
No
(see section 21 below for fuller information )
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: The Postgraduate Administrator, School of Sociology,
Newman Building, University College Dublin, Dublin 4. Ireland.
Time Frame:
Academic Year starts in September - applications should be submitted no later than the the previous
March.
Applications for Januray start will be considered and applications should be submitted no later than the
previous June.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application following the assessment process which takes
approximately 10 weeks.
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PhD Application:
Full Time :
MLitt Application :
Part Time:
Name (Surname, First Name(s))
Title of Project:
Entry period preference:
September:
January:
April:
(School recommends September start date)
1. CONTACT ADDRESS
2. UCD STUDENT NUMBER, if applicable
_______________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________________________
3. DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH
____________________________________
_______________________________________
4. PHONE
____________________________________
5. INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION (Current):
_______________________________________
6. EMAIL (block letters please)
____________________________________
7. YOUR CURRENT OCCUPATION
8. LANGUAGES IN WHICH YOU ARE PROFICIENT
______________________________________
____________________________________
9. UNDERGRADUATE CAREER (include details of any qualifying examinations to enter postgraduate studies).
Name of
institution(s)
attended
Years
Registered
From/To
Title of
Qualification(s)
Subjects
Awarding
Institution(s)
Grade
awarded
Level/Class
Date
Conferred
10. If you have not yet graduated, please state when your examination results will be available.
11. GRADUATE CAREER: TAUGHT DEGREES/DIPLOMAS
Name of
institution(s)
attended
Years
Registered
From/To
Title of
Qualification(s)
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Subjects
Awarding
Institution(s)
Grade
awarded
Level/Class
Date
Conferred
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12. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (Use additional page if necessary).
13. PAPERS PUBLISHED/ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION (Use additional page if necessary).
Title
Where Published/Submitted
14. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (Use additional page if necessary).
Title
Conference
Year
15. OTHER RELEVANT ACADEMIC OR PERSONAL DETAILS (Use additional page if necessary).
16. TITLE AND SHORT DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT /PhD PROPOSAL (No more than 50 words).
(Please attach a copy on a separate sheet).
17. PLEASE INDICATE THE FIELDS OF SOCIOLOGY, IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE, TO WHICH YOUR PROJECT
RELATES.
18.IF YOU HAVE DISCUSSED YOUR PROPOSAL WITH A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL OF SOCIOLOGY, PLEASE
GIVE NAME(S).
19. PROJECT (Please consult paragraph 4 of the “Guidelines” and provide the information under the
various headings that are listed in 4(a) to (e). Candidates are advised that they must present this
information under the designated headings and that they must not exceed the stated word limits.
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20. ACADEMIC REFERENCES (Please provide the name, position and official address and email 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. This 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:
Position:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Referee 2:
Position:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
21. 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 Frequently Asked Questions on the UCD Graduate
Studies Website: http://www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/prospectivestudents/faq/#EL
22. COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP
(1) Ireland
(2) Other E.U. Country
---------------(Please Identify)
(3) Other
-------------------(Please Identify)
DECLARATION
I declare that the above particulars are correct and understand that the School’s “Application Procedures
& Guidelines for Research Students” apply.
I further declare that I have read and will abide by the UCD Academic Regulations.
Signature of Applicant______________________________________Date________________________
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