Course Summary
At the Kemmy Business School (KBS) you’ll find a vibrant research environment with faculty who are leaders in their field, and where there is a strong focus on students engaging in translational research – research that has impact and consequences for organisational change and public policy. Students work on their research projects with their supervisor(s)/supervisory team. Research students develop advanced skills in designing and conducting research; skills applicable to a variety of careers in academia, business, government and non-profit organisations.
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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 to a Research Degree Programme (minimum entry requirements)
An appropriate master's or equivalent qualification that has been obtained from a University or other institution recognised by UL following a period of study similar to that required in UL. A candidate 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 rule 5.4.1b, or
An honours primary bachelor's degree with a minimum classification of 2.1 honours or equivalent qualification, or
An honours primary bachelor's degree with a minimum classification of 2.2 honours or equivalent qualification, or
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 master's register.
Candidates within this category without a minimum of four years' acceptable professional experience will be considered for entry under regulation 5.4.4.
For further information on the Research Postgraduate Academic Regulations, Please see Chapter 5
(Handbook of Academic Regulations & Procedures)
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Requirements for research programmes.
Applicants to research programmes are also advised to meet the minimum requirements listed below or to provide a letter from their proposed supervisor stating that the supervisor is satisfied with the applicant's level of English.
Minimum Requirements
TOEFL - a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer-based) or 80 (internet based) in the TOEFL test
IELTS - The British Council/University of Cambridge Local Syndicate's test of Academic English, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a composite score in the range of 6-6.5 and not less than 6 in any one component, for entry to degree programmes in the Faculty of Science & Engineering and a composite score in the range of 6.5-7 and not less than 6 in any one component, for entry to programmes in the Faculties of Business, Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences and Education & Health Sciences.
Leaving Certificate English at Grade D Ordinary Level or above
University of Dublin (Trinity College) English Composition (not English Literature) at Pass Level or above
GCE O Level English Language at Grade C or above
GCSE English language at Grade C or above
CSE Grade 1 Pass in English
Hong Kong Certificate of Education, English Language Syllabus B, Grade C or better
The following standard in English Language examinations set by certain GCE Examination Boards - any one of
Board
Grade
Associated Examining Board (AEB)
C or above
Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations (Oxford)
C or above
Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate Syndicate (Cambridge) School Certificate Pass in the range 1-6
University of London University Entrance and School Examinations Council (London)
School Certificate Pass in the range 1-6
A pass in the Use of English examinations administered by bodies as listed under GCE Examination Board
A pass in the Oxford Examining Body's English as a Foreign Language (Higher Paper)
A pass in English in the Joint Matriculation Board (JMB) Test in English (Overseas) examination
Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
One of the following other University of Cambridge ESOL exams:
a grade C or higher on a Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
grade A on a Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
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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.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
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.