Welcome to the Department of Sociology
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Why Study Sociology at Trinity College Dublin
Our department is known for its high-quality research and expertise in areas such as migration, inequality, digitalisation, AI, and social networks. With a vibrant and diverse community, we offer innovative programmes that equip students with the skills to question, analyse, and understand social change.
SOCIOLOGY NEWS & EVENTS
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Sociology PhD Student Chloe O'Hanlon presents on her work at Pobal roundtable
Our PhD student Chloe O’Hanlon presented key findings from her undergraduate dissertation and the plan for her PhD project on a new measure of child poverty for Ireland at a round table at Pobal on October 23rd
11 Nov 2025
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Social and Political Review now open for Submissions from Undergraduates
Social and Political Review is Trinity's peer-reviewed journal for undergraduate scholarship in sociology and political science. Submission are now being accepted for the 36th volume
11 Nov 2025
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Watch Now: Our Autumn Series Lecture "A New Sociology of Humans and Machines"
If you missed your opportunity to attend Prof Taha Yasseri's popular lecture on Sociology and AI at this year's Autumn Series of lectures you can now watch the lecture on Youtube.
06 Nov 2025
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Missed our AI and society talk? Watch it here!
Are machines becoming part of society itself? In A New Sociology of Humans and Machines, sociologist Professor Taha Yasseri explores how AI is reshaping how we think, cooperate, and make decisions - part of the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy’s Public Autumn Series.
NEW RESEARCH
Parental expectations of children's educational attainment
Mengxuan Li, Yekaterina Chzhen. In Research in Social Stratification and Mobility. August 2025.
Uncovering what matters
Nicole Kapelle, Carla Rowold, Demographic Research, April 2025.
The Insistence of Blackness & the Persistence of Antiblackness in Ireland
Philomena Mullen, Australian Journal of Social Issues, March 2025.
Discover the MPhil in Race, Ethnicity, and Conflict
Dr David Landy, Course Director, highlights the distinctive features of the MPhil, from its dynamic interdisciplinary framework to its focus on addressing global social challenges.
Learn moreINSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
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'PhD Perspectives' is a showcase of the dynamic research in the Department of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin interviewing our current PhD students.
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Seminar Series 2025/26
Full details of the weekly Sociology Seminar Series are now available. See what’s coming up!
Current Students
Course handbooks, module previews, timetables, scholarship exam information and more… Find all the resources you need here!
How do we live alongside machines in the age of AI?
Professor Taha Yasseri discusses this question and the work of the SOHAM Centre in the latest Meet the Expert video from the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy!
Learn moreOUR COURSES
Undergraduate Sociology
Undergraduate sociology at Trinity College Dublin offers an in-depth understanding of today’s rapidly evolving world.
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MSc in Comparative Social Change
Jointly delivered by TCD and UCD, this course offers students a unique opportunity to explore the key forces shaping societies globally.
MPhil in Race, Ethnicity and Conflict
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to critically examine the complexities of race and conflict in a global context.
PhD in Sociology
The PhD in Sociology offers a challenging and rewarding path for students aiming to contribute to the forefront of sociological research.
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