The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy
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Four Disciplines, One Community
The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy is one of Trinity College Dublin's largest and most dynamic academic communities. Bringing together the departments of Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology, we offer a distinctive environment for study, research, and public engagement, where world-class researchers and ambitious students tackle questions that shape the world.
LATEST NEWS FROM ACROSS THE SCHOOL
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The School's summer newsletter is out now!
The School's alumni newsletter is out now, with two major ERC grants, hard choices from Oxford's Ruth Chang, forty years of student economics, and a UN address on a world already changed.
08 Jul 2026
News
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Dr Michael King Receives Research Grant Worth $550,000
Dr Michael King (Department of Economics, TIME) has been awarded a US$550,000 grant through the New Wave Graduation Research Fund for a new study on gender-focused anti-poverty programmes in Uganda.
06 Jul 2026
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Richard Layte Secures €2.5 million ERC Grant for Flourish Project
Richard Layte, Professor of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, has secured a €2.5 million grant for a project to investigate how our relationships with those around us shape us.
23 Jun 2026
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Ireland As EU President
For six months from 1 July, Ireland holds the presidency of the EU, a role that brings both influence and responsibility. Academics from across the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy look at the questions Europe needs to confront, and what Ireland can bring to the table.
INSIDE THE SCHOOL
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Research in the School
From migration and inequality to democratic governance and economic development, our academics are working on the questions that shape public life. Explore our research community.
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Feedback in Action
The School listens. Every term, student feedback shapes how we teach, how we improve, and how we recognise excellence. See what this term's students are saying.
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In the Media
Our researchers are regular contributors to national and international media, bringing expert analysis to the stories that matter. See where the School has been making its voice heard.
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Committed to Equality
Holding a Bronze Athena Swan award, the School is actively building a culture where everyone can thrive. See what that commitment looks like in practice.
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International Opportunities
The School offers a range of international study options, whether you are heading overseas or joining us as a visiting student. See what is available to you.
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Our Alumni
Graduates of the School go on to lead and innovate across every sector and corner of the world. Find out how to connect with a global community.
America's 250th Anniversary: Is American democracy still working?
In the lead-up to America's 250th anniversary, we spoke to Dr Noah Buckley in the Department of Political Science about the historical context of America's democratic system and if it is still functioning today.
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Meet Dr Larissa Meier
Our Staff Spotlight Series goes behind the scenes with the people of the School. This month, Dr Larissa Meier on conflict sociology, knitting wool sweaters, and making sense of the world through research.
UPCOMING EVENTS ACROSS THE SCHOOL
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Dealing with Time and Chance
Two days of talks in Dublin, 22–23 June, examining the physics and philosophy of time's direction, the nature of chance, and the foundations of statistical mechanics.
24 Jun 2026
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NIDE Workshop 22 June 2026
The Network of Irish-based Development Economists workshop will take place in TCD on Monday 22 June 2026.
22 Jun 2026
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ECSR Conference 15–17 June 2026
The annual ECSR Conference takes place in Trinity College Dublin from 15–17 June 2026.
15 Jun 2026
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STUDY WITH US
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Explore Undergraduate Courses
Explore our undergraduate programmes in Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology, including the interdisciplinary BESS and PPES degrees.
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Explore Postgraduate Courses
From specialist MSc programmes to doctoral research, our postgraduate offerings provide advanced training across Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology.
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