The Structured PhD in Children’s Studies at the University of Galway is an interdisciplinary postgraduate research programme designed for aspiring scholars passionate about understanding the multifaceted lives of children. This programme addresses the critical need for in-depth research into areas such as children’s literature and culture, their engagement with media, and crucial aspects of adolescents’ health and well-being, including childhood cancer survivorship and experiences of child maltreatment. You will join a vibrant academic community dedicated to advancing knowledge and informing policy and practice concerning children in Ireland and globally.
This full-time PhD, studied on campus over four years, offers a unique blend of structured training and independent research. You will develop advanced research skills through discipline-specific and generic skills modules tailored to your chosen research area, such as child immigrants or adolescents’ health and risk behaviours. Working alongside leading academics, you will conduct original research, culminating in a dissertation that contributes significantly to the field. You will graduate with the expertise and research acumen necessary for academic careers or impactful roles in child advocacy, policy development, and related professional sectors.