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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The Human in the Machine: Navigating the Myths and Realities of AI
Professor Taha Yasseri delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 1st April.
02 Apr 2025
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Yekaterina Chzhen Promoted to Associate Professor
Dr Yekaterina Chzhen has been promoted to Associate Professor in recognition of her research and contributions to the Department of Sociology.
02 Apr 2025
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SOHAM Launch Workshop
Join us for the launch of the TCD-TU Dublin Joint Centre for Sociology of Humans and Machines (SOHAM) on April 1st.
13 Mar 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
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.
Breaking Bonds, Changing Habits
Andrea M. Tilstra and Nicole Kapelle, Journal of Health and Social Behaviour, March 2025.
INSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
Explore Our Latest Research
Our researchers publish widely on key social issues. Explore their most recent journal articles and books.
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Seminar Series 2024/25
Full details of the weekly Sociology Seminar Series are now available. See what’s coming up!
Meet Our Postgraduates
Our postgraduate students build careers in research, policy, academia, and beyond. Read about their career journeys here.
Meet The Department
Get to know the people who shape the Department of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin.
PhD Funding Available
Thinking about a PhD in Sociology at Trinity? Stipends are available for PhD applicants- apply by April 21.
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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