Application Procedure for Research Postgraduate Programmes
All Candidates applying to research degree programmes need to contact the Head of Department/Prospective Supervisor to discuss their proposed area of research prior to making a research application. It is not possible to make a research application without having a research topic naming a supervisor, unless you are applying for a specific structured PhD programme.
For more information on the Academic Departments in University College Cork and particular research interests, please browse the UCC academic web pages at www.ucc.ie/acad
Staff research interests by faculty and department can also be found on www.expertiseireland.com
Applicants can apply for research programmes through the Postgraduate Applications Centre.
Before making an application, you will need access to the following
- A computer and printer - Applicants must print their application receipt at the final stage of the online application form.
- Credit/Laser card- the application fee is €45. (For applicants who cannot pay by these methods, there is a facility to follow with the application fee by bank draft or direct bank transfer. There is an extra charge for this facility.)
- Email Address - Applicants must have a valid email address to use this online application facility. It is your responsibility to check your account regularly for updates.
- PPS Number - Irish applicants will be also required to have their PPS number. (This is not mandatory for non-Irish applicants).
- UCC Student Number - Applicants who are current/past graduates/postgraduates at UCC must also have their existing UCC student number.
- PAC Login Account - See below
How to Apply online
Go to PAC website: www.pac.ie/ucc
- Create PAC Login Account (first time users only). Applicants who are first time users need to create an account before making an application.
- Go to the Login section on the right hand side of the screen and click on the Register Here link.
- Enter your e-mail address, password and contact details and click submit.
- Click on Apply under the heading MY PAC
- Select option: EU Research
- Confirm you have read both the Application Instructions and Terms and Conditions and click on the Start Application button.
- Page 1 You will be asked to input biographical information, your PPS number, UCC student no (if applicable) and your course codes. You may choose up to 3 codes for programmes. You can choose to save your application at this point, or continue.
- Page 2 You will be asked to fill in details of Higher Education Qualifications you have completed. Please note that transcripts of all Non-UCC qualifications will need to be submitted to PAC.
- Page 3 You will be asked to verify the information submitted and proceed to fee payment.
- Page 4 This is the receipt page where you will be given your PAC number.
Additional Information for Applicants to Research Programmes
Supporting Documentation Required
Candidates applying to research degree programmes in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, College of Business and Law and College of Medicine and Health are required to submit a research proposal - 1,500 words approx (500 words in the case of Business research applications). The proposal should be uploaded to your application or posted the PAC application centre, marked with your PAC number and course code. Please see the address below;
1 Courthouse Square
Galway
Ireland
Please note that your application cannot be considered until you have submitted the required research proposal.
Non-UCC Applicants
Please note you must also forward PHOTOCOPIES of official documentary evidence of any third level qualifications (undergraduate and postgraduate) and or other professional/vocational qualifications that were not completed at University College Cork. Photocopies of academic transcripts (with details of subjects and results) and certificates/parchments of your qualifications listed on your application must be marked with your PAC number and either uploaded directly to your application online or forwarded to
Postgraduate Applications Centre
1 Courthouse Square
Galway
Ireland
N.B. Non-UCC Applicants who are currently completing undergraduate/postgraduate programmes and have not as yet completed final exams/graduated should submit photocopies of academic transcripts with details of subjects studied and results to date as soon as possible after applying online.
Current UCC Students/Graduates
You are not required to submit evidence of qualifications pursued at University College Cork. However, if you are a current UCC student or past UCC graduate and have also completed additional qualifications in another University/College, you must provide official copy documentary evidence of your non-UCC qualifications.
In any one year, you may not present more than ONE online RESEARCH Postgraduate Studies Online Application to UCC's Research postgraduate programmes. You may include up to three research programme choices on your online research application.
Contact Details for Research Programmes
Deirdre Daly/Patricia O'Shaughnessy
Telephone: +353 (0) 21 4903241
Email: d.daly@ucc.ie or p.oshaughnessy@ucc.ie
