Masters/PhD in Management and Marketing Entry requirements

At the Kemmy Business School (KBS), you’ll find a vibrant research environment with faculty who are leaders in their field.

Key information

NFQ Level NFQ Level 10 Major
Duration Two to four years
Attendance Full-time
Programme type Research
Award Doctorate
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Requirements for research programmes.
Applicants to research programmes are also advised to meet the minimum requirements listed below or to provide a letter from their proposed supervisor stating that the supervisor is satisfied with the applicant's level of English.

Minimum Requirements

  • TOEFL - a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer-based) or 80 (internet based) in the TOEFL test
  • IELTS - The British Council/University of Cambridge Local Syndicate's test of Academic English, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a composite score in the range of 6-6.5 and not less than 6 in any one component, for entry to degree programmes in the Faculty of Science & Engineering and a composite score in the range of 6.5-7 and not less than 6 in any one component, for entry to programmes in the Faculties of Business, Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences and Education & Health Sciences.
  • Leaving Certificate English at Grade D Ordinary Level or above
  • University of Dublin (Trinity College) English Composition (not English Literature) at Pass Level or above
  • GCE O Level English Language at Grade C or above
  • GCSE English language at Grade C or above
  • CSE Grade 1 Pass in English
  • Hong Kong Certificate of Education, English Language Syllabus B, Grade C or better
  • The following standard in English Language examinations set by certain GCE Examination Boards - any one of
Board Grade
Associated Examining Board (AEB) C or above
Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations (Oxford) C or above
Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate Syndicate (Cambridge) School Certificate Pass in the range 1-6
University of London University Entrance and School Examinations Council (London) School Certificate Pass in the range 1-6

 

  • A pass in the Use of English examinations administered by bodies as listed under GCE Examination Board
  • A pass in the Oxford Examining Body's English as a Foreign Language (Higher Paper)
  • A pass in English in the Joint Matriculation Board (JMB) Test in English (Overseas) examination
  • Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
  • One of the following other University of Cambridge ESOL exams:
  • a grade C or higher on a Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
  • grade A on a Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

 

Area(s) of interest

Business and Management
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