Overview

We offer a structured PhD American Studies programme at University College Dublin that includes the writing of a doctoral thesis based on original research and training in research methods.

PhD students are assigned a supervisor and also have meetings with a Research Studies Panel composed of academic staff with expertise related to the student’s interests. In addition, students have the option of auditing additional postgraduate modules.

Features

Our approach is very much Interdisciplinary, combining politics and foreign policy, and media and culture.

In the American Studies programme from University College Dublin, we also provide commentary and analysis on contemporary America affairs via our website and in particular our media platform America Unfiltered that provides raw and relevant commentary on American topics of the moment.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

This an important moment in the history of the US, a time of political and cultural convulsions that are dividing the nation and troubling its international relations and we will be providing critical analysis of this ongoing drama through our research and commentary.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Students should contact the advisors first, explaining their motivation for pursuing the degree and their intended area of research.

Language

English

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140

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 3 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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140

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the PhD programme must have completed and earned a minimum of a 2.1 grade (GPA: 3.6) in a taught Masters (MA, MSc, MLitt, etc.) programme in a suitable field and articulate a research interest that fits with the expertise of the Clinton Institute’s faculty.

If you are interested in exploring your research plans further with a member of staff, please contact that individual by email.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13730 EUR / year

≈ 13730 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

7130 EUR / year

≈ 7130 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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