The Scholarly Scroll @ UCD
Peer-Reviewed Journal of Emerging Research
Our journal showcases outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate work across the discipline — from empirically grounded research to critical essays, methods notes, reviews, and creative sociological writing. Pieces are double-anonymised and edited by a student board with guidance from faculty advisors. Call for submissions here.
Call for Editors & Submissions (2025/26)
Call for Editors (Apply by 11 December 2025)
We’re recruiting a dynamic student editorial board for the 2025/26 issue.
Roles available
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Section Editors
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Reviews Editor
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Copy & Style Editor
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Communications & Design Lead
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Data Visualisation/Methods Notes Editor
Why join
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Hands-on experience in academic publishing and peer review
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1:1 mentorship from advanced peers and faculty advisors
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Leadership credit and portfolio pieces (editorials, calls, social assets)
Eligibility
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Current UCD Sociology UG or PG student (including joint honours and taught/research Masters/PhD) in 2025/26. Prior editing experience welcome but not required.
How to apply
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Submit a short statement (max 300 words) on your interests and preferred role(s).
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Attach a CV (max 2 pages).
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(Optional) Include a sample of academic writing or design work.
Send to: Soc.Journal@ucd.ie with subject Editor Application – Your Name.
Successful applicants will be notified on a rolling basis.
Call for Submissions (ongoing)
We invite original student work that advances sociological understanding.
What we publish
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Research Articles: 3,000–6,000 words
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Short Essays/Notes: 1,200–2,500 words
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Methods or Data Visualisation Notes: 800–1,800 words (include code appendix if relevant)
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Book/Media Reviews: 800–1,200 words
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Visual Sociology: high quality images
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Field/Community Reports & Reflexive Pieces: 1,000–2,500 words
Themes (illustrative, not exhaustive)
Inequality & social policy; race, class, gender & sexuality; migration & borders; health & illness; environment & climate justice; digital societies & AI; work & organisations; culture & media; criminology & deviance; education; urban/rural change; Ireland in comparative perspective; global South perspectives.
Submission guidelines
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Use Harvard referencing.
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Include a 150–200 word abstract + 3–5 keywords.
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Double-space, 12pt font, page numbers; anonymise the manuscript (no names/IDs in file).
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Separate title page with author name(s), programme/level, and contact email.
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Confirm the work is original and not under review elsewhere.
How to submit
Email your files (Word or PDF) to Soc.Journal@ucd.ie with subject Submission – Article Type – Your Name.
Recognition
Published authors receive a link on the journal site and an editor’s letter for your portfolio.
Accessibility & Inclusion
We welcome submissions from first-time authors and all student communities.