Overview

Learning Goals

The Doctoral Programme at Trinity College Dublin aims to achieve five key learning objectives:

Identifying and developing the critical knowledge, skill, and expertise required to thrive in an international research and teaching environment that is intensive, collaborative, enjoyable, and results-oriented

Appreciating and critiquing the philosophical foundations, theories, and practices of social science research

Identifying, critiquing, and justifying the key elements of an integrated programme of research leading to the award of a higher degree by research;

Effectively planning, conducting, and communicating rigorous, valid, and ethical research;

Critically examining and evaluating ongoing or completed research projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Management Research

Philosophy and Practice of Management Research

Publishing and Professional Practice in Management Research

Qualitative Data Collection and Recording

Computerized qualitative data analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Entrepreneurship Finance Management Studies

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Please ensure that you provide all the documents required when making your online application. This must include:

Two academic references;

Academic transcripts which must be certified by the issuing body;

A certified copy of degree certificate(s);

A certified certificate of English Language Competency if English is not your first language (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS);

Your research proposal

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12160 EUR / year

≈ 12160 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7250 EUR / year

≈ 7250 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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