Masters by Research - Faculty of Science and Engineering Entry requirements

Academic requirements:

The following minimum entry requirements apply for entry to the Master’s by Research as set by UL and are outlined in the Handbook of Academic Regulations and Procedures:

1. An appropriate NFQ Level 9 Master's (or equivalent) qualification, in a discipline cognate to the intended PhD research area, or

2. An NFQ Level 8 honours primary Bachelor's degree with a minimum classification of 2.1 honours (or equivalent qualification), or

3. An NFQ Level 8 honours primary Bachelor's degree with a minimum classification of 2.2 honours (or equivalent qualification). Students who enrol with a 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent qualification) will be required to undergo a progression review after the first six months of their programme of study, or

4. A degree, or equivalent qualification, other than that specified in a), b) or c) above and a minimum of four years’ acceptable professional experience at an appropriate and relevant level may be. Students within this category without a minimum of four years’ acceptable professional experience will be considered for entry under regulation 5.4.4.

Applicants who do not possess a primary bachelor’s degree may be considered for entry under regulation 5.4.4.

English language requirements:

Applicants from non-English speaking countries are expected to have a high level of competence in English. Applicants can review the English language requirements, and they are outlined in the Handbook of Academic Regulations and Procedures.