Education - Institute of Education - Research
Research students will be affiliated to a School within the Institute of Education, depending on the area of focus. Arts Education & Movement | Human Development | Inclusive & Special Education | Language, Literacy & Early Childhood Education | Policy & Practice | STEM Education, Innovation & Global Studies
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Dublin City University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Dublin City University |
| NFQ Level | Level 10 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Dublin City University | Level 9 NFQ |
| Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) | Major | Dublin City University | Level 10 NFQ |
Entry Requirements
To register for a Postgraduate Research programme, a candidate must normally have obtained a primary degree classification equivalent to Lower Second Class Honours or above, from an approved University or an approved equivalent degree-awarding body, or have an approved equivalent professional qualification in an area cognate to the proposed research topic.
PhD: Candidates holding an appropriate Master's degree obtained by research may apply for direct entry to the PhD register to conduct research in a cognate area.
PhD-track: Candidates with a taught Master's degree in an appropriate discipline with first- or second-class honours, and candidates with a primary degree in an appropriate discipline with first- or second-class honours, grade one, may apply and be considered for entry to the PhD-track register with a view to proceeding towards a PhD. Such candidates will undergo a confirmation procedure, as outlined in the Academic Regulations, before being admitted to the PhD register.
Master's by Research: Candidates holding a primary degree equivalent to a second-class honours, grade two, may apply for entry on the research Master's register. Students on the Master's register may apply for transfer to the PhD Register under the same conditions, and using the same procedure, as PhD-track candidates requesting confirmation on the PhD register.
English Language Requirements can be reviewed at:
https://www.dcu.ie/registry/english-language-requirements-non-native-speakers-english-registry
Applicants are assessed and ranked based on their performance at university, and the details provided on their application. Candidates may be called for interview and/or assessed on the basis of written work/proposed area of research.
Further information
The PhD in Education (Level 10 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications) is a full-time (within 4 years) or part-time programme (within 6 years) which is intended to provide graduates with a wide range of research skills, as well as in-depth knowledge, understanding and expertise in their chosen field of educational research. Research students will be affiliated to a School within the Institute of Education, depending on the area of focus.
Arts Education & Movement | Human Development | Inclusive & Special Education | Language, Literacy & Early Childhood Education | Policy & Practice | STEM Education, Innovation & Global Studies
The core component of a PhD programme is the advancement of knowledge through original research. At the same time, the PhD is designed to meet the needs of an employment market that is wider than academia. In that context, the PhD involves a high-quality research experience, training and output consistent with international norms and best practice.
Masters by Research
The Master’s degree by Research, (Level 9 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications) is awarded, without classification, on the basis of a thesis submitted for examination and is usually completed within 2 years full-time and within 4 years part-time.
Graduate Training
All PhD and Masters by Research students in the Institute of Education also benefit from seminars and workshops designed for postgraduate research students. These Graduate Training Elements (GTE) are available to both full-time and part-time students. All research students are allocated at least one supervisor and have the support of The Chair of Postgraduate Studies by Research, a supervisory panel and the Graduate Studies Office in DCU.