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110 PhD programmes in Ireland

Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (BMERM) (Structured)
The Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (BMERM) (Structured) programme of the University of Galway spans the Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine domains and aims to become a leading international graduate education programme in the field, in which Ireland is already taking a strong international role.

Clinical Psychology
The Clinical Psychology programme of the University of Galway is a taught programme that provides professional training in clinical psychology.

German
The German programme from Maynooth University offers research opportunities relating to all German-speaking countries and, uniquely, relating to theoretical and applied linguistics as well as the theory and practice of Teaching German as a Foreign Language.

Economics
The Economics programme from Maynooth University is built on the foundation developed in the MSc programme. While this programme provides the basic skills and technical knowledge base via taught courses and a directed thesis, the PhD programme builds on this to further students’ skills and knowledge to enable them to do world class research.

Applied Social Studies
Interested individuals of this Applied Social Studies programme from Maynooth University are encouraged to make an informal approach to the Department to discuss their proposal and establish an initial fit between their interests and the Department's research priorities and expertise.

Accounting
The Accounting programme from Maynooth University creates a framework that complements and supports independent research in the field of accounting, whilst providing milestones through which the graduate student will advance, and structured educational inputs to support and develop the student.

Chinese Studies
The Chinese Studies programme at the Maynooth University offers research degree opportunities for students with specific interest in the fields of Chinese language, literature and culture.

Mathematics
The Mathematics programme from Maynooth University is a research degree which usually takes four years to complete.

Education
The Education programme from Maynooth University is a research degree that supports students in engaging in research at the highest academic level.

Spanish and Latin American Studies
The Spanish and Latin American Studies programme from Maynooth University will introduce students to academic communication and educate them in the same through active participation and presentation at departmental graduate symposia, at research conferences nationally and internationally.

Business
The PhD programme in Business from Technological University of the Shannon in the Faculty of Business and Hospitality will open up a wide range of career opportunities, depending on your specitic topic of study, your motivations, and your nterests and skills.

Finance
The Finance programme Maynooth University creates a framework that complements and supports independent research in the field of finance, whilst providing milestones through which the graduate student will advance, and structured educational inputs to support and develop the student.

Law
The Law research degree from Maynooth University is the highest degree offered by the School of Law and Criminology. By definition, it is intended to be a qualification obtained after rigorous and original research that contributes to the state of legal scholarship.

Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery)
The Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery) programme from University College Cork is a full-time programme running for 36 months from the date of first registration for the programme. It is run on a cyclical basis with an intake of students in October 2027 with four students maximum per intake on a three year cycle.

Electronic Engineering
Electronic Engineering programme from Maynooth University is designed to expand the students horizon, and to equip them with various new skill sets that will benefit the student in their future careers.

English
The English programme is offered at Maynooth University. Candidates take 50 credits over three years.

French
Under this French programme from Maynooth University, students are supported in the development of their research by undertaking professional and specialist modules over the course of their research degree.

Social Science
The Social Science programme from University College Cork was established in 2005 and is a four-year advanced programme which provides the opportunity for experienced professionals based in public sector agencies, voluntary/community organisations, educational institutions and international non-governmental organisations.

Cohort PhD in Education
This Cohort PhD in Education programme from University College Cork involves the completion of high-level research work leading to the submission and examination of a PhD Thesis (up to a maximum of 60,000 words), work on which is undertaken over the 48 months of the programme. The thesis will be completed and submitted for assessment at the end of Year 4.

Psychology
The goal of the structured Psychology programme from Maynooth University is to provide a high quality research experience with integrated taught support.