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 Elaine Moriarty becomes new Head of Department in Sociology
On 3 June 2025 Dr Elaine Moriarty became the new Head of Department in Sociology, taking over from outgoing HoD Dr Jan Skopek
04 Jun 2025
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On Art and Activism: A Brief Conversation with Phil Mullen
Following on from her speaking engagement at Livepool's Wowfest we caught up briefly with Dr Phil Mullen to discuss the role of art and literature in representing marginalised voices.
28 May 2025
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Dermot McAleese TA Awards 2025
Sociology PhD student Rodolfo Pezzi received the Dermot McAleese TA Award in Sociology on Thursday, May 22
27 May 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
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.
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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