Psychology - Research
PhD students are an integral part of the academic life of MU’s Department of Psychology; we aim to deliver high-quality supervision and to produce research of international quality.
| Award Name | Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 10 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 10 NFQ |
Duration
4 years Full-time, 6 years Part-time.
Entry Requirements
Normally, candidates for research degrees must possess a first class or upper second class honours degree in psychology that qualifies the student for eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society or for Graduate Membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland. Graduates of cognate disciplines with a first class or upper second class honours degree may also be considered for postgraduate study; such students should be aware that they will require additional qualifications in order to be eligible for GBC or Graduate Membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Minimum English language requirements:
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants..
Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850
Careers / Further progression
The structured PhD is a research oriented programme associated with a wide range of career options, depending on subject area. Your prospective supervisor will be able to offer advice on specific career options.
Further information
Commences September (or other agreed time)
Closing date
Research applications are accepted at any time. Commencement dates are restricted.
Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
PAC Code
MHW02 Full-time
MHW03 Part-time
Candidates should not make a formal application through PAC unless they have approval in principle for research supervision.
The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:
Students who have not completed undergraduate studies at Maynooth University need to provide certified copies of all official transcripts of results for their qualifications, two academic references and a copy of their birth certificate or valid passport. (Please note that failure to do so will delay application processing.)
PhD students are an integral part of the academic life of MU’s Department of Psychology; we aim to deliver high-quality supervision and to produce research of international quality. The goal of the structured PhD programme is to provide a high quality research experience with integrated taught support. Structured support is offered through transferable skills modules and specialist modules to provide students with academic and professional skills needed for employment and career progression within, and outside of, academia.
Our Department makes an internationally distinctive and vibrant contribution to research and practice through four intersecting themes:
Rehabilitation, Disability & Health Psychology – researching the well-being of individuals and communities and their service provision, in terms of impairments/disability, assistive technologies, coping and empowerment; using quantitative and qualitative methods.
Mental Health, Community & Positive Psychology – focusing on the psychology of mental health and well-being of individuals, families and communities, as well as service provision and evaluation, with emphasis on vulnerability, marginalisation, resilience, and personal growth (using mixed methods approaches).
Neuroscience, Behaviour & Cognition – employing experimental methods to understand and address fundamental challenges in intelligence, thought processes, neuronal functioning and human and animal behaviour.
Organisations, Systems and Policy – researching complex systems problems, of inter-relatedness and change; using qualitative, quantitative and policy techniques, working with a broad range of businesses, service providers and international agencies.
Our PhD students gain training and experience in conducting high-quality empirical research in an environment characterised by a warm welcoming atmosphere.
The core objective of the PhD programme involves a substantial and original contribution to psychological knowledge in a given research field, and the production of research outputs suitable for peer reviewed publication. PhD research students must take a minimum of 30 credits in taught modules (15 in transferable modules and 15 in specialist modules).
For details on the research specialisms within the Department please visit: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/psychology/our-research
Programme Director Dr Joanne McVeigh
Email Joanne.Mcveigh@mu.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/psychology
Address Department of Psychology, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare