Course Summary
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.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
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)
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b) An honours primary bachelor’s degree with a minimum classification of 2.1 honours or equivalent qualification.
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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)
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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.
Application Details
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: [email protected].
Non-EU Applicants
For advice on visas and the practicalities of living in Ireland, please contact the International office at [email protected].
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: [email protected].
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.
Deadline for Applications: Variable.
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.