Postgraduate Programmes
Students considering postgraduate studies at Masters or Doctoral level at UCC are advised to consult with the relevant Head of Department before making a formal application. There is keen competition for places on postgraduate courses, and different programmes are likely to have different entry procedures and requirements; for example in some instances an interview may be involved.
Applications for postgraduate programmes must be made online . All applicants are advised to consult with the online Postgraduate Prospectus and the Postgraduate section of the calendar for further information, entry requirements and closing dates for Postgraduate programmes.
Further application queries for postgraduate programmes in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences should be made to at the Postgraduate Admissions Office, Registrar's Office, University College Cork. Tel: 021 4902645/4903241 or by email: m.coakley@ucc.ie
Financial support may be available in the form of scholarships, grants and teaching assistantships.
Higher Diplomas
Higher Diplomas are usually intended for graduates who have a B.A. but in some instances equivalent qualification or experience may be accepted. Prospective applicants should check with the College Calendar or individual departments for individual diploma requirements. Completion of a Higher Diploma does not imply entry into a Masters programme.
Information on Postgraduate Diplomas currently on offer within the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences can be found in the postgraduate section of the calendar.
Masters
To be considered for registration as a MA candidate, an application will normally have a primary degree at second honours level or the equivalent. There are special prerequisites in some cases. Among the regularly recognised equivalences are:
(i) A BA from the NUI and second class honours in the particular subject as a NonDegree student.
(ii) An acceptable standard achieved in the subject in the former BA (Special)
(iii) For the MA in Psychology only, the Higher Diploma in Psychology.
(iv) Applications will be considered from candidates without a primary degree provided that they have undergone comparable training and reached a comparable standard to that required of graduates. Such candidates will normally be required to sit a qualifying examination.
(v) second class honours in the subject in which the MA is to be pursued.
Information on Masters degrees in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences can be found in the Postgraduate section of the Calendar.
M Phil/PhD
The MPhil/PhD is available in the following disciplines and research areas: Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics, Applied Psychology, Archaeology, Celtic Civilisation, Early and Medieval Irish, Economics, Education, English, European Studies, Folklore, Frenhc, Geography, German, Greek, Greek and Roman Civilisation, Hispanic Studies, History, Italian, Latin, An Léann Dúchais, Mathematical Studies, Mathematics, Modern Irish, Music, Philosophy, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology.
All prospective PhD students will be registered for an MPhil in the first instance and transfer to the PhD after at least one year from the date of first registration on the programme, on the recommendation of the Head of Department and Supervisor and the approval of the Interfaculty Graduate Studies Board. Appropriate Masters' graduates with at least a Second Class Honours can also apply for dirct entry to a Phd.
PhD
The degree of PhD may be undertaken in all the Departments of the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences. At this level the research interests of Departmental staff are of the utmost importance. No university, however eminent can hope to offer supervision to doctoral level in every area of every subject, simply because of staffing limitations and the constraints of resources. For these reasons students are strongly urged to make informal contact with departmental staff before submitting a formal application for entry to a PhD programme. Full details on admission, supervision and examination of PhDs are available from the Postgraduate Admissions Office.
The Degree of MPhil/PhD is available in the following areas: Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics, Applied Psychology, Archaeology, Celtic Civilisation, Early and Medieval Irish, Economics, Education, English, European Studies, Folklore, French, Geography, German, Greek, Greek and Roman Civilisation, Hispanic Studies, History, Italian, Latin, An Léann Duchais, Mathematical Studies, Mathematics, Modern Irish, Music, Philosophy, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology.
All prospective PhD students will be registered for an MPhil in the first instance and transfer to a PhD after at least one year from the date of first registration for the programme, on the recommendation of the Head of Department and the Supervisor and the approval of the Interfaculty Graduate Studies Board. Appropriate Masters' graduates with at least Second Class Honours can also apply for direct entry to a PhD.
Funding Information
It should be noted that the offer of a University place to undertake research, or to pursue a taught postgraduate course, does not carry with it the guarantee of finanical support. What follows is a brief guide to the main grant award winning bodies and sources of funding which are relevant to postgraduate level of study in the ara of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences Phd Scholarships
Applications for a Phd Scholarship are invited from currently registered full time PhD students (including PhD track) in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences who have a maximum of two years left to run on their approved period of registration.
Two PhD Scholarships will be awarded and will be tenable at University College Cork from 1 October 2006 for a maximum of 2 years, and have a value of ?10,000 plus fees per annum.
Closing date for applications: Friday 28 July, 2006
For an application form and futher information contact: College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Telephone: +353 21 4902773; Email: ArtsFaculty@arts.ucc.ie
College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences Masters Scholarships
Applications for a Masters Scholarship are invited from UCC students in Humanities and Social Science (excluding Mathematics, Law and Commerce/Business) who wish to carry out postgraduate study in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences at University College Cork.
Applicants must graduate in the Summer Examination period 2006 with at least a 2H1 in that degree examination.
Two Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the candidates' results in the degree examination and the strength of the research proposals.
The Scholarships are intended for students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies from Masters through to PhD level in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, University College Cork. The Scholarships will be tenable at University College Cork from 1 October 2006 for one year initially, but with provision for a maximum of three years, subject to progression to PhD registration, and will have a value of ?10,000 per annum plus fees. Acceptance on to the PhD programme is subject to the normal criteria (such as completion of an MA degree prior to undertaking a PhD, or by transfer from an MPhil or a PhD Track to a PhD).
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 14 July 2006, at 5.00 pm.
Applicants should have applied to the department in which they wish to study at the time of application. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of support from a full-time member of staff who is familiar with the applicant's work.
For an application form and further information contact: College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland. Telephone: 021-4902773 E-mail:
artsfaculty@arts.ucc.ie
Scholarships available through UCC
There are a number of postgraduate scholarships available through UCC including opportunities for those students who wish to travel abroad. Details of these are provided in the College Calendar - Scholarships and Prizes Section
A number of departments offer postgraduate funding, usually in the form of postgraduate scholarships. These are normally awarded on the grounds of academic merit, and are usually available only to candidates who are registered for full time degree programmes. For further details, applicants are advised to contact the relevant department directly.
UCC is actively involved in Socrates/Erasmus and has links with over 150 European Universities under the Programme . Under this scheme postgraduate students in a number of disciplines can avail of the opportunity to spend a term, semester, or academic year at a European University. Students who wish to participate in the programme must be registered at UCC, they do not pay any fees to the University abroad, and a Socrates/Erasmus grant is available.
Full details are available from the
International Education Office
.
University College Cork offers a number of postgraduate scholarships to non EU nationals wishing to pursue a PhD. The award takes the form of a waiver of part of the normal fee, so that candidates who receive the award will be liable to pay only the EU fee for PhD students.
For further information on these awards, contact
Postgraduate Admissions office.
Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences
Irish Councill for the Humanities and Social Sciences, 1st Floor, Brooklawn House, Crampton Avenue (off Shelbourne Road), Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Tel: 353 01 6603652 353 01 6603728, Email:info@irchss.ie ; Website:
www.irchss.ie
The Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences each year offers scholarships for advanced students wishing to pursue a research degree. Aplicants should be, or expect to be, affiliated with a recognised third level institution during the academic year 2003/2004. This scheme is open to applicants of any nationality. Information on these awards, including terms & conditions, and assessment proceedures are available from their website The scholarships include fees and a maintenance grant.
The NUI has a number of awards available for graduate and Post Doctoral research. They also operate a travelling studentship scheme. For 2003/2004 five travelling studentships, valued at ?38,100, were available.
For 2003/2004 the NUI also offered a Postdoctoral Fellowship valued at ?65, 000. Applicants must be gradutes of NUI with a doctorate in a relavant discipline.
For further information on opportunities available visit the NUI website
Universities Ireland, the body which promotes collaboration between the nine universities in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, is offering two scholarships to students undertaking a recognised Master's course (taught or research) in the other Irish jurisdiction in 2005-2006.
This scholarship is worth ?20,000 (approx. Stg£14,000) and must be taken up in September or October 2005.
It is open to someone proposing to take up a place on a recognised cross-border Master's course (e.g. LLM in Human Rights Law between Queen's University Belfast and NUI Galway, or MSc in Bioengineering between Trinity College Dublin, University of Ulster, University of Limerick, University College Dublin and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) or a Master's course which would require the student to re-locate to the other jurisdiction. It is open to all students at universities on the island of Ireland.
To be considered for this award, applicants will be required to write a short essay (1200-1400 words) explaining why they wish to study in the other Irish jurisdiction (or on a cross-border Master's course), and how they believe their studies will enhance their understanding of all-island and international perspectives in their chosen discipline.
The closing date for applications for this scholarship will be Monday 13th June. The winning applicants will be selected by a high-level panel comprising the former Chairman of the Higher Education Authority, Dr Don Thornhill, one university president from Northern Ireland and one university president from the Republic of Ireland.
The successful applicants will be informed of the panel's decision by 15th July. The recipients of the scholarship will be required to furnish proof that they have been offered a place on a recognised cross-border Master's course or a Master's course in the other Irish jurisdiction.
To apply for this scholarship, please send for an application form to:
Patricia McAllister,
Universities Ireland,
c/o The Centre for Cross Border Studies,
39 Abbey Street,
Armagh BT61 7EB,
Northern Ireland.
Tel. 028-37-511550 [048 from the Republic of Ireland]
Fax 028-37-511721
Email
p.mcallister@qub.ac.uk
The Malaysia Scholarship/Fellowship Award 2006/07
The Ministry of Education, Malaysia is offering one scholarship to enable an Irish postgraduate student to study /research in Malaysia for the academic year 2006/2007. Applicants must be citizens permanently residing in Ireland. Applications from students engaged in formal study and research in the following fields of interest will be given priority:- Education in Science Information Science Social Sciences Bio- Technology All study disciplines excluding medicine/dentistry will be considered. Completed application forms (and required documentation) must be returned to the Department of Education and Science, International Section, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, no later than 5.30pm on Friday, 30 June 2006. Late or incomplete application forms will not be considered.
Full details can be found online.
Postdoctoral Fellowship - College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
Applications are invited for the above three year Postdoctoral Fellowship funded by the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.To be eligible proposed research projects should be within an academic department or disciplinary area which is tenable within the College.In addition to undertaking their chosen research project, the appointee will undertake teaching duties (approximately 25% of a normal teaching load). Candidates should hold a doctoral qualification and demonstrate teaching ability.The strength of a candidate?s research profile and academic career to date in addition with the relative impact of the contribution of the proposed project are all criteria for selection. Full details can be found online.