Course Summary
Since the establishment of a link between University of Limerick and Mary Immaculate College, the Education Faculty of MIC has been in a position to offer a range of postgraduate research options. To date these programmes have attracted exceptional interest, and the number of registered postgraduate research students continues to grow from year to year.
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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
The primary degrees referred to in this section are Level 8 or equivalent honours degrees as defined by the National Framework of Qualifications. The usual minimum requirements for entry to a research master’s, professional doctorate or PhD degree are:
a) An appropriate master’s or equivalent qualification that has been obtained from a university or other institution recognised by Mary Immaculate College following a period of study similar to that required in Mary Immaculate College. (A student who holds a master’s degree in a discipline other than that in which the doctoral research is intended to be pursued shall be considered for entry under 5.4.1b)
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b) An honours primary bachelor’s degree with a minimum classification of 2.1 honours or equivalent qualification.
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c) An honours primary bachelor’s degree with a classification of 2.2 honours or equivalent qualification. (Students who enrol with a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent will be required to undergo a progression review after the first six months of their programme of study)
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d) A degree, or equivalent qualification, other than that specified in 5.4.1a, 5.4.1b or 5.4.1c and a minimum of four years’ acceptable professional experience at an appropriate and relevant level may be considered for entry to the masters register. Students within this category without a minimum of four years’ acceptable professional experience will be considered for entry under regulation 5.4.3.
For further information on the Research Postgraduate Academic Regulations, please see Chapter 5 of the MIC Handbook of Academic Regulations & Procedures.
Application Details
Before you apply, read about the steps you have to take to do a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC. If you have met all the criteria, click on the 'How to Apply' tab (online - via course webpage) to pay your application fee and download the application form that you will submit separately.
How to Apply
Deadline for Applications: Variable
EU Applicants
After you have read How to Apply for a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC,
- Download and complete the application form our website or For applications in Irish, download and complete the application form.
- The application form must also include any supporting documentation requested.
- In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IELTS (or equivalent) is required. (English language requirements)
- Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee using Stripe, and return the completed application form by email: to [email protected].
Non-EU Applicants
For advice on visas and the practicalities of living in Ireland, please contact the International office at [email protected].
- Entry requirements and the application process may vary according to country of origin. For information that is specific to your home country, go to the relevant website.
- After you have read How to Apply for a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC, download and complete the application form (see website).
- The application form must also include your university transcripts.
- In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IELTS (or equivalent) is required. (See website for English language requirements)
- Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee using Stripe here, and return the completed application form by email: to [email protected].
EU/Non-EU Status Assessments
The designation of a student as being from the EU or a Non-EU country determines the fees they will pay at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) i.e. there may be cases where a non-EU national acquires EEA citizenship during the course of their third level studies and would qualify for EU fees, for example.
See website on EU/Non-EU assessments which will be conducted by MIC International office to determine status.
Deadline for applications: Variable.
Fees
How to Apply
Deadline for Applications: Variable
EU Applicants
After you have read How to Apply for a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC,
- Download and complete the application form here or
For applications in Irish, download and complete the application form.
- The application form must also include any supporting documentation requested.
- In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IELTS (or equivalent) is required. (English language requirements)
- Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee using Stripe here, and return the completed application form by email: to [email protected].
Non-EU Applicants
For advice on visas and the practicalities of living in Ireland, please contact the International office at [email protected].
- Entry requirements and the application process may vary according to country of origin. For information that is specific to your home country, go to the relevant website.
- After you have read How to Apply for a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC, download and complete the application form (see website).
- The application form must also include your university transcripts.
- In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IELTS (or equivalent) is required. (See website for English language requirements)
- Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee using Stripe here, and return the completed application form by email: to [email protected].
EU/Non-EU Status Assessments
The designation of a student as being from the EU or a Non-EU country determines the fees they will pay at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) i.e. there may be cases where a non-EU national acquires EEA citizenship during the course of their third level studies and would qualify for EU fees, for example.
See website on EU/Non-EU assessments which will be conducted by MIC International office to determine status.
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.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
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.