About Phd Geography in National University of Ireland, Maynooth

Description

The PhD degree is research degree, awarded on the basis of a research thesis. Thesis presentation is supported by a number of taught mandatory Graduate Education modules (GREPs).

Course Structure

The PhD degrees are awarded on the basis of a research thesis. From 2013, the PhD research thesis may be presented in one of two formats: either as a complete manuscript or as a collection of published work framed by an introduction and conclusion. To support the completion of the research thesis, all PhD students are required to participate in a Graduate Education Programme (GREP). Students take a variety of taught and other modules to enhance their substantive knowledge and their professional development, in a programme of study that is designed to suit a student's individual needs. PhD students are generally required to complete 25 credits of taught modules in Years 1 and 2, and 10 credits in Year 3. There may be exemptions for appropriate prior learning.

Course Duration: PhD: 4 years FT, 6 years PT; MLitt by Research: 2 years FT, 3 years PT

Career Options

• Researcher in academic, public sector, voluntary sector, or private sector organisation.
• Advocate in academic, public sector, voluntary sector, or private sector organisation.
• Policy making/formulation in public sector and voluntary sector organisation.
• University Lecturer/Tutor.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants normally require a Masters Degree (Honours).

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS   :    6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill
• TOEFL :    95 overall with a minimum of 23 in writing and 20 in each of the other skills
• PTE      :    62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each communicative skill

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