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16 PhD programmes in Humanities in Ireland

English
The English programme is offered at Maynooth University. Candidates take 50 credits over three years.

Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies
The Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies programme from Maynooth University offers research opportunities for students with specific interest in the field of Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies.

French
Under this French programme from Maynooth University, students are supported in the development of their research by undertaking professional and specialist modules over the course of their research degree.

Chinese Studies
The Chinese Studies programme at the Maynooth University offers research degree opportunities for students with specific interest in the fields of Chinese language, literature and culture.

Classics
The aim of this Classics programme from Maynooth University is to provide students with a professional training in academic research in Classics, and to develop their capacity to contribute to international scholarship in the discipline in an original and effective fashion.

Medieval Irish
The aim of this Medieval Irish programme from Maynooth University is to provide students with a professional training in advanced academic research in early Irish literature, language and history, to deepen their knowledge in specific areas of these, and to endow them with the research skills appropriate to work in this field.

Philosophy
The Philosophy programme at Maynooth University will provide the students with a professional training in academic research in Philosophy, and thus enables them to contribute to national and international scholarship and to interdisciplinary co-operation.

History
The award of the History programme from Maynooth University is based entirely on a major research thesis. However, to ensure that graduates obtain as thorough preparation as possible for their future careers, the university has put in place a structured PhD programme.
History
The School of History at University College Dublin has an outstanding research reputation and a vibrant research culture. Its staff, post-doctoral and doctoral researchers work on a wide range of Irish, European and global topics.
English, Drama and Film
The School of English, Drama and Film at University College Dublin welcomes applications from potential PhD students.
Classics
The Classics PhD at University College Dublin is a minimum three-year research programme, leading to the production of a thesis of around 100,000 words which will make original contribution knowledge. It is also possible to study for a research degree in Classics part-time.
Modern Languages
At University College Dublin, the PhD Modern Languages thesis is undertaken within the framework of a clearly structured PhD programme that includes: taught modules; a Research and Professional Development Plan; record thesis chapters drafted/completed, a Research Studies (advisory) Panel; and may include the possibility to develop teaching skills through tutoring.
Philosophy
The Philosophy at University College Dublin runs a structured PhD programme of typically four years full-time study. In their first year, doctoral candidates are required to successfully complete four graduate modules, up to two of which may be taken at Trinity College.
Linguistics
The PhD in Linguistics is a research degree at University College Dublin. Students with prior training in Linguistics, typically an MA or an MLitt or equivalent in Linguistics, work independently on a research topic of their choice in one of the research areas in Linguistics represented at UCD.
World Heritage
The World Heritage Programme at University College Dublin takes a multidisciplinary approach to heritage management, its theory and practice and is one of the first programmes globally to offer accredited courses in this field.
Applied Linguistics (Structured)
The Applied Linguistics (Structured) program from Mary Immaculate College is a four-year, full-time programme which includes a combination of taught modules (in Year 1 of the programme) and individual research, the principal component being the doctoral thesis.