Overview

• The PhD consists of two stages: the structured (taught modules) and the research element.
• The structured PhD provides a taught in a core programme that develops transferable research skills.
• The structured element also provides specialist disciplinary teaching to bring understanding to international research levels.
• The research element develops skills for graduates to be active and autonomous researchers.

Contact

Dr. Anna Ryan
Department of architecture
Phone: 233646
Email: Anna.Ryan@ul.ie

Graduate Profile

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Programme Content

• The Structured PhD contains the Taught component (minimum 30 credits) and Research Element (240-330 credits)
• Taught component consists of general transferable research skills (18 credits: 6 modules at 3 credits each), and subject-specific modules (minimum 12 credits). The research element comprises the remaining 240-330 credits

Entry Requirements

1. Applicants will normally be expected to hold an Honours degree (minimum 2.1) or equivalent in a discipline appropriate to their area of proposed research.
2. Entry points may differ for applicants with postgraduate qualifications. Please contact the Course Director for further information.