Arts by Research
The Faculty of Arts at Mary Immaculate College has 13 different departments covering various disciplines in the area of Humanities. It offers academic leadership and postgraduate supervision within a broad range of research fields.
| Award Name | Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | University of Limerick |
| NFQ Level | Level 10 NFQ |
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | University of Limerick |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) | Major | University of Limerick | Level 10 NFQ |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | University of Limerick | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
MA: 2 years full-time. PhD: 4 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
The requirements listed below are the minimum requirements set by Mary Immaculate College. Individual faculties and programmes may have specific requirements. Applicants are requested to identify a potential supervisor before submitting an application for a research programme.
The primary degrees referred to in this section are Level 8 or equivalent honours degrees as defined by the National Framework of Qualifications. The usual minimum requirements for entry to a research master’s, professional doctorate or PhD degree are:
a) An appropriate master’s or equivalent qualification that has been obtained from a university or other institution recognised by Mary Immaculate College following a period of study similar to that required in Mary Immaculate College. (A student who holds a master’s degree in a discipline other than that in which the doctoral research is intended to be pursued shall be considered for entry under 5.4.1b)
or
b) An honours primary bachelor’s degree with a minimum classification of 2.1 honours or equivalent qualification.
or
c) An honours primary bachelor’s degree with a classification of 2.2 honours or equivalent qualification. (Students who enrol with a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent will be required to undergo a progression review after the first six months of their programme of study)
or
d) A degree, or equivalent qualification, other than that specified in 5.4.1a, 5.4.1b or 5.4.1c and a minimum of four years’ acceptable professional experience at an appropriate and relevant level may be considered for entry to the masters register. Students within this category without a minimum of four years’ acceptable professional experience will be considered for entry under regulation 5.4.3.
For further information on the Research Postgraduate Academic Regulations, please see Chapter 5 of the MIC Handbook of Academic Regulations & Procedures.
Further information
Deadline for Applications: Variable.
EU Applicants
After you have read How to Apply for a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC,
- Download and complete the application form from our website
- For applications in Irish, download and complete the application form our website.
- The application form must also include any supporting documentation requested.
- In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IELTS (or equivalent) is required.
Click here for English language requirements: https://www.mic.ul.ie/international/study-in-ireland/essential-information/english-language-requirements
- Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee here using Stripe, and return the completed application form by email to: RGSO@mic.ul.ie.
Non-EU Applicants
For advice on visas and the practicalities of living in Ireland, please contact the International office at International@mic.ul.ie.
After you have read How to Apply for a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC
- Download and complete the application form here.
- Entry requirements and the application process may vary according to country of origin. For information that is specific to your home country, click here.
- The application form must also include your university transcripts.
- In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IELTS (or equivalent) is required.
- Click here for English language requirements: https://www.mic.ul.ie/international/study-in-ireland/essential-information/english-language-requirements
- Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee using Stripe here, and return the completed application form by email to: RGSO@mic.ul.ie.
EU/Non-EU Status Assessments
The designation of a student as being from the EU or a Non-EU country determines the fees they will pay at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) i.e. there may be cases where a non-EU national acquires EEA citizenship during the course of their third level studies and would qualify for EU fees, for example.
MA / PhD in Arts by Research:
The MA is level 9 and the PhD is level 10 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) awarded by University of Limerick.
Start your Research Journey
Prospective postgraduates are encouraged to explore the research interests of the relevant department and to discuss their own ideas for research proposals with the respective Heads of Department or other faculty members as appropriate.
Faculty of Arts Academic Departments:
Business Studies
Drama and Theatre Studies
English Language and Literature
French Studies
Gaeilge
Geography
German Studies
History
Mathematics and Computer Studies
Media and Communication Studies
Music
Philosophy
Psychology
Theology and Religious Studies
Before you Apply:
- Read about the steps you have to take to do a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC.
- Check the minimum requirements for research degrees at MIC on the How to Apply section of this webpage.
- Click here for English language requirements: https://www.mic.ul.ie/international/study-in-ireland/essential-information/english-language-requirements
- If you have met all the criteria, click on the 'How to Apply' on our website tab to download and complete the application form (needs to be submitted separately) and pay your application fee.
- There are also a number of Structured PhD programmes available at MIC.
Faculty of Arts Departments
Drama and Theatre Studies
Head of Department: Dr Michael Finneran
T: +353 61 774752
E: Michael.Finneran@mic.ul.ie
English Language and Literature
Head of Department: Dr Eugene O'Brien
T: +353 61 204989
E: Eugene.OBrien@mic.ul.ie
French Studies
Head of Department: Dr Loïc Guyon
T: +353 61 204352
E: Loic.Guyon@mic.ul.ie
Gaeilge
Head of Department: An Dr Breandán Ó Cróinín
T: +353 61 204330
E: Breandan.OCroinin@mic.ul.ie
Geography
Prof. Paul Aplin
E: Paul.Aplin@mic.ul.ie
German Studies
Head of Department: Dr Christiane Schönfeld
T: +353 61 204582
E: Christiane.Schonfeld@mic.ul.ie
History
Head of Department: Dr Liam Chambers
T: +353 61 204534
E: Liam.Chambers@mic.ul.ie
Mathematics and Computer Studies
Head of Department: TBC
Please contact Arts Office: ArtsOffice@mic.ul.ie
Media and Communication Studies
Head of Department: Dr Rosemary Day
T: +353 61 204327
E: Rosemary.Day@mic.ul.ie
Music
Head of Department: Dr Gareth Cox
T: +353 61 204588
E: Gareth.Cox@mic.ul.ie
Philosophy
Head of Department: Dr Daniel Vázquez
E: Daniel.Vazquez@mic.ul.ie
Psychology
Head of Department: Prof. Niamh Stack
T: +353 61 204311
E: Niamh.Stack@mic.ul.ie
Theology and Religious Studies
Head of Department: TBC
Please contact Arts Office: ArtsOffice@mic.ul.ie
The research master's is assessed by the submission of a research thesis. The PhD is assessed by the submission of a research thesis and defence of same at a Viva Voce examination.
Faculty of Arts Departments
Drama and Theatre Studies
Head of Department: Dr Michael Finneran
T: +353 61 774752
E: Michael.Finneran@mic.ul.ie
English Language and Literature
Head of Department: Dr Eugene O'Brien
T: +353 61 204989
E: Eugene.OBrien@mic.ul.ie
French Studies
Head of Department: Dr Loïc Guyon
T: +353 61 204352
E: Loic.Guyon@mic.ul.ie
Gaeilge
Head of Department: An Dr Breandán Ó Cróinín
T: +353 61 204330
E: Breandan.OCroinin@mic.ul.ie
Geography
Prof. Paul Aplin
E: Paul.Aplin@mic.ul.ie
German Studies
Head of Department: Dr Christiane Schönfeld
T: +353 61 204582
E: Christiane.Schonfeld@mic.ul.ie
History
Head of Department: Dr Liam Chambers
T: +353 61 204534
E: Liam.Chambers@mic.ul.ie
Mathematics and Computer Studies
Head of Department: TBC
Please contact Arts Office: ArtsOffice@mic.ul.ie
Media and Communication Studies
Head of Department: Dr Rosemary Day
T: +353 61 204327
E: Rosemary.Day@mic.ul.ie
Music
Head of Department: Dr Gareth Cox
T: +353 61 204588
E: Gareth.Cox@mic.ul.ie
Philosophy
Head of Department: Dr Daniel Vázquez
E: Daniel.Vazquez@mic.ul.ie
Psychology
Head of Department: Prof. Niamh Stack
T: +353 61 204311
E: Niamh.Stack@mic.ul.ie
Theology and Religious Studies
Head of Department: TBC
Please contact Arts Office: ArtsOffice@mic.ul.ie
Research and Graduate School Office
T: +353 61 204318
E: RGSO@mic.ul.ie