Course Summary
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants require an honours level degree (NFQ level 8) with a minimum of a 2.H2 (second class honours, grade 2) before being considered for a PhD or Masters by Research programme in WIT.
Find a supervisor: Once an applicant knows which area or topic they wish to research, they then need to discuss with one or more potential supervisors. Applicants should contact the WIT Department / Schools for information on Supervisors in the relevant area of research and check the availability of a appropriate Supervisors.
Applicants must have discussed their prospective research with a proposed Supervisor prior to applying
Application Details
Non-Funded Research Postgraduate Programmes
Applications for non-fund Research Postgraduate Programmes at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) should be made online through the Postgraduate Application Centre (PAC) at http://www.pac.ie/WIT
Funded Research Postgraduate Programmes
Applicants for funded Research Postgraduate programmes at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) should apply directly to the Institute by submitting the completed application form Application Form to [email protected] Further information and details regarding funded Research Postgraduate programmes and scholarships are available from the Funded Opportunities section of our website. Useful Guide: Downloadable on course webpage (view link below) Application Procedures for Funded Postgraduate Research Programmes
Fees
Applications for non-fund Research Postgraduate Programmes at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) should be made online through the Postgraduate Application Centre (PAC) at http://www.pac.ie/WIT
Funded Research Postgraduate Programmes
Applicants for funded Research Postgraduate programmes at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) should apply directly to the Institute by submitting the completed application form Application Form to [email protected] Further information and details regarding funded Research Postgraduate programmes and scholarships are available from the Funded Opportunities section of our website. Useful Guide: Downloadable on course webpage (view link below) Application Procedures for Funded Postgraduate Research Programmes
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.