Course Summary
Run across six schools/departments whereby the research thesis is supervised in a department of your choice.
Who is this course for?
The Structured Masters by research is designed to fit with the PhD Programme and seeks to enhance knowledge through original research and offers students a high quality postgraduate research experience integrated with professional development. Taught modules are integral to this programme of activities with PhD candidates’
research skills.
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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
An appropriate master’s degree or equivalent recognised by the University of Limerick. An honours primary bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 2.2). Candidates with an equivalent qualification and a period of appropriate professional experience may also be considered for this programme. Please contact the Course Director for further details.
A minimum IELST English language score of 6.5 (with not less than 6 in any one component) is required for applicants whose first language is not English
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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.
Career Progression
Accomplished researchers with a Masters degree from a renowned Structured Research Programme with the option of transferring to the PhD within an 18-month timeframe
Duration
Full-time/Part-time - On Campus and Online