What are my Research Options?

UCC has a world-class research reputation with many internationally renowned research institutions and centres.

We offer students the opportunities to undertake supervised research in all departments of the university, at masters or doctoral level. Assessment is by thesis which is examined at the end of your study period.

The structure and assessment of research degrees can vary. Students may register either for full-time or part-time study. Students are afforded the choice of studying wholly within the university or in collaboration with other universities in Ireland or internationally. Research degrees involve students following their own timetable of academic study, under the supervision of an academic supervisory team.

Why undertake research at UCC?

• expert supervision from leading scholars in their fields, engaged in cutting-edge, international-quality research
• a large, friendly and diverse graduate community
• regular research events (conferences, workshops, seminars)
• generic and transferable skills modules provided free of charge to research students
• attractive campus located in the heart of Cork city
• over 60 research centres and institutes that conduct multidisciplinary research

Research Options in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences (1,211kB)