Highlights
Tuition fee
25350 GBP / year
5238 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
25350 GBP / year
5238 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
Anytime
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Apply date
Anytime
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Start date
Anytime
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Start date
Anytime
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Campus location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Campus location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Institute of Irish Studies at the University of Liverpool is an interdisciplinary centre of academic excellence with a global reputation for the study of Ireland.

Overview

Our disciplinary base ranges from Irish history from medieval to modern times, literature, politics, conflict and peacebuilding, transformative justice, migration, cultural geography and gender studies.

Features 

  • Our doctoral students at University of Liverpool pursue many original lines of research across the spectrum of Irish Studies, including literature, history, politics, conflict and its transformation as well as migration. 
  • Time frames span from the medieval to the present day and we have a superb Irish library housing many rare books, political papers and periodicals. 

Programme Structure

Curriculum: 

  • Medieval Europe, especially Britain and Ireland AD 400-1350
  • Political Inclusion and Exclusion in Ireland
  • Religion and Identity in Ireland and its Diaspora
  • Political violence
  • Post-conflict transformation

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months
  • Part-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details

Apply all year round.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Liverpool, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates who wish to undertake research leading to a PhD on either a full- or part-time basis. 
  • We ordinarily expect candidates for entry to our PhD programme to hold a first degree in the First or 2:1 class and a Master’s degree (preferably pass of 65% or higher) in a relevant subject area from a UK university, or EU/overseas qualifications of an equivalent standard.

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    25350 GBP / year
    25350 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    5238 GBP / year
    5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom
556 - 1035 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Irish Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
University of Liverpool - CONACYT

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
University of Liverpool - FUNED Awards

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
9000 GBP
Deadline
19 Jun 2026
HRM Princess Sirindhorn University of Liverpool Scholarship (Thailand)

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
University of Liverpool Graduate Association (Hong Kong) & Tung Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship for China
Merit-based

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
University of Liverpool - Fulbright Scholarships

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available

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