Overview

Key Features

A team of renowned academics will deliver innovative master classes and international schools. You will enjoy excellent facilities and have an opportunity to avail of very attractive funding schemes.

The Education (Structured) programme of the Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick has a collaborative link with the Structured PhD programme in the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick which will provide you with opportunities for mobility between programmes on both campuses.

Blended learning through Moodle will be used to support students throughout the programme.

Students are allocated supervisors and work with a supervisory panel. There is periodic assessment and guidance to ensure you complete your PhD within a four year period. Guided by Professional Development Planning, you can organise your coursework and research activities over the course of your studies.

Careers

There are numerous career opportunities that are available to graduates of the structured PhD in Education. The most common is the access to teach and work in higher education where a PhD is often required as a minimum qualification. Additionally it provides a useful qualification to progress leadership roles within a variety of educational institutions and schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epistemological and Ontological Foundations of Education

Paradigms, Policies and Practices

Principles and Practices of Research Design in Education

Critical and Interpretive Research in Educational Settings

Complementary Art and Science Research Methods

Teaching for Social Justice and Inclusion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Education Educational Research Adult Education View 5 other PhDs in Education in Ireland

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will normally hold a Masters degree in Education, or a minimum of 2.1 Honours degree in Education, a higher diploma or a graduate diploma in Education, or a cognate discipline

Evidence of academic standing and/or relevant professional experience that will satisfy Graduate Studies in Education of your suitability for doctoral studies

Letters of reference from two academic referees who can assess your intellectual ability, maturity and motivation

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of their proficiency level in English

Tuition Fee

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International

8756 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8756 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

4378 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4378 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Limerick

850 - 1150 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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