Overview

Designed for professionals already working in the higher education sector this is a structured PhD with a focus on research and innovation. The first three years of the Higher Education Professionals programme from University College Cork will involve undertaking modules worth 60 taught credits, while simultaneously working with your supervisory team on your thesis.

Career

This PhD for Higher Education Professionals will enable those of you already working in the HE sector to enhance your research career by establishing a publication profile, enhancing your research supervisory skills, establishing research networks, and collaborating with industry and community. In addition, it allows you to follow your existing research trajectory whilst you work towards your PhD.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The PhD Journey: Research Skills for Doctoral Researchers

The PhD Journey: Research Training for Doctoral Researchers

Research Integrity, Ethics, and Open Science

Critical Trends in Teaching & Learning and My Higher Education Journey

Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindshift

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Education Higher Education

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Second Class Honours Grade 1 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8).

At least three years of relevant professional experience in higher education or a cognate field.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

14000 EUR / module

≈ 14000 EUR / module
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

14000 EUR / module

≈ 14000 EUR / module

Additional Details

The fee of €1,400 is per 15 credit module.

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Career

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cork

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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