PhD
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for consideration to enter on a programme of study and research for the Degree of PhD, a candidate must have obtained a standard of at least Second Class Honours, Grade I, in an approved primary degree, or equivalent
In the case of the Faculty of Arts, suitably qualified candidates (1H or 2H1) may, with the permission of the Head of Department and relevant academic bodies, register on a PhD track (i.e. provisional registration for a PhD) in the first instance. Students will be subject to a review within 12 to 18 months from the date of registration and will be required to demonstrate progress in the form of 10,000 words minimum written work, as well as defending their work at interview. Students may then, on the recommendation of the Head of Department or the Chair of the Interfaculty Graduate Studies Committee and the Supervisor and with the approval of the Interfaculty Graduate Studies Board, transfer to the PhD. Appropriate Masters' graduates with at least Second Class Honours can also apply for direct entry to a PhD.
Application Procedure
Students are advised to consult with the relevant Head of Department to discuss their proposed area of research prior to making an application through the Postgraduate Applications Centre. In the case of the research programmes offered through the Faculties of Arts, Commerce, Law and Medicine, a typed research proposal (1,500 words approx) must be included with the Postgraduate Studies Application form.
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.ie.
Application Dates
Applications for PhD programmes are accepted throughout the year. Prospective students are advised to complete their applications at least three months in advance of their desired start date as all applications go through three different stages of approval - Department, Faculty and Inter Faculty Graduate Studies Board. The three start dates during the year are January, April and October.
Duration
Candidates normally pursue research for a period of three years full-time from the date of first registration for the programme.
Further Information
A list of research interests organised by faculty and department can be found here.
For further details on the application procedure for research programmes: Application Procedures for Research Postgraduate Programmes
Further Information on Particular PhD Programmes
PhD (Business Information Systems).
PhD (Management and Marketing)
Cohort PhD in Education (Structured)
PhD in Texts, Contexts and Cultures
For detailed information on regulations for UCC research programmes see http://www.ucc.ie/academic/postgraduate/calendar/.
