Architecture - School of Architecture - Structured Research
The structured PhD programme is the advancement of knowledge through a high-quality experience of original research which is integrated with professional development. It develops students’ research knowledge and transferable skills through a formalised and integrated programme of activities. This programme develops advanced research skills for postgraduate research students in Science and Engineering Faculty.
| Award Name | Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | University of Limerick |
| NFQ Level | Level 10 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) | Major | University of Limerick | Level 10 NFQ |
Duration
4 years full-time
Entry Requirements
Applicants will normally be expected to hold an Honours degree (minimum 2.1) or equivalent in a discipline appropriate to their area of proposed research.
Entry points may differ for applicants with postgraduate qualifications. Please contact the Course Director for further information.
Further information
Overview
The PhD consists of two stages: the structured (taught modules) and the research element.
The structured PhD provides a taught in a core programme that develops transferable research skills.
The structured element also provides specialist disciplinary teaching to bring understanding to international research levels.
The research element develops skills for graduates to be active and autonomous researchers.
The Structured PhD contains the Taught component (minimum 30 credits) and Research Element (240-330 credits)
Taught component consists of general transferable research skills (18 credits: 6 modules at 3 credits each), and subject-specific modules (minimum 12 credits). The research element comprises the remaining 240-330 credits
Name: Dr. Sean Fair
Address: Faculty of Science & Engineering
Email: sean.fair@ul.ie
Tel: +353 (0)61 202548