PhD (Traditional) - Faculty of Science and Engineering Entry requirements

Academic requirements

The following minimum entry requirements apply for entry to the PhD 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.

English language requirements

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