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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Professor Richard Layte appears on The Tonight Show to discuss social media ban for teenagers
Professor Layte joined a panel discussion on the possibility of a social media ban for under 16s
16 May 2025
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New PhD Vacancy: Refugee Children in Irish Schools
The position will focus on an innovative project exploring refugee children’s educational experiences and resilience-building capacity in Irish schools.
15 May 2025
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New Staff to Join the Department
The Department is delighted to welcome Dr Joonghyun Kwak and Dr Larissa Meier as new Assistant Professors
29 Apr 2025
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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 moreNEW RESEARCH
Uncovering what matters: Family life-course aspects and personal wealth in late
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.
Parental school choice in post-secular Ireland
Aron Foley, Daniel Faas, Merike Darmody. Irish Educational Studies, March 2025.
INSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
Meet Our Postgraduates
Our postgraduate students build careers in research, policy, academia, and beyond. Read about their career journeys here.
Explore Our Latest Research
Our researchers publish widely on key social issues. Explore their most recent journal articles and books.
Current Students
Course handbooks, module previews, timetables, scholarship exam information and more… Find all the resources you need here!
OUR 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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