Education by Research
Since the establishment of a link between University of Limerick and Mary Immaculate College, the Education Faculty of MIC has been in a position to offer a range of postgraduate research options. To date these programmes have attracted exceptional interest, and the number of registered postgraduate research students continues to grow from year to year.
| 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 |
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.
Before you apply, read about the steps you have to take to do a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC. If you have met all the criteria, click on the 'How to Apply' tab (online - via course webpage) to pay your application fee and download the application form that you will submit separately.
How to Apply
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 our website or For applications in Irish, download and complete the application form.
- 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. (English language requirements)
- Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee 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.
- Entry requirements and the application process may vary according to country of origin. For information that is specific to your home country, go to the relevant website.
- After you have read How to Apply for a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC, download and complete the application form (see website).
- 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. (See website for 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.
See website on EU/Non-EU assessments which will be conducted by MIC International office to determine status.
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 Departments Heads or other faculty at MIC as appropriate.
Academic departments in the Faculty of Education are as follows:
Learning, Society and Religious Education
Language and Literacy Education
Arts Education and Physical Education
Reflective Pedagogy & Childhood Studies
Educational Psychology, Inclusive and Special Education
STEM Education
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' tab (third item in above or below) to pay your application fee and download the application form that you will submit separately.
There are also a number of Structured PhD programmes available at MIC.
Faculty of Education Departments:
Learning, Society and Religious Education
Head of Department: Dr Maurice Harmon
T: +353 61 774720
E: Maurice.Harmon@mic.ul.ie
Language and Literacy Education
Head of Department: Seán De Brun
T: +353 61 204329
E: Sean.DeBrun@mic.ul.ie
Arts Education and Physical Education
Head of Department: Dr Deirdre Ní Chróinín
T: +353 61 204553
E: Deirdre.NiChroinin@mic.ul.ie
Reflective Pedagogy & Childhood Studies
Head of Department: Dr Lisha O'Sullivan
T: +353 61 204385
E: Lisha.OSullivan@mic.ul.ie
Educational Psychology, Inclusive and Special Education
Head of Department: Dr Johanna Fitzgerald
T: +353 61 204517
E: Johanna.Fitzgerald@mic.ul.ie
STEM Education
Head of Department: Dr Aisling Leavy
T: +353 61 204978
E: Aisling.Leavy@mic.ul.ie
School of Education
Head of School: Dr Finn Ó Murchú
E: Finn.OMurchu@mic.ul.ie
Research and Graduate School Office
+353 61 204318
RGSO@mic.ul.ie