Structured PhD in Public Humanities Programme content

A flexible four-year PhD for public humanities professionals, combining taught modules and research to deepen practice and develop doctoral-level expertise.

Key information

EU fees per year €5,800
Non-EU fees per year €12,900
NFQ Level NFQ Level 10 Major
Duration Four years
Attendance Full-time or Part-time
Programme type Research
Award Doctorate
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The Structured PhD in Public Humanities Programme combines the individual PhD research project with 30 ECTS of taught modules. 

Therefore, the learning environment combines that of the traditional PhD researcher with a structured component that supports their professional development as researchers. 

The 30 ECTS of taught modules are comprised of core modules, which must be undertaken and completed during the first four semesters of registration. These modules are:

  • Year 1
     
  • Semester 1/ AW no modules

  • Semester 2/ SS module 1 HU8042 - Public Humanities 

    Year 2

  • Semester 1/ AW module 2 AH8003 - Professional Development for AHSS PhD Students

  • Semester 2/ SS module 4 MD6062 - Critical Contexts for Arts Management and Cultural Policy

    Year 3

  • Semester 1/ AW AH8013 - Critical Approaches to Display and Participation

  • Semester 2/ SS - Writing and Development

    Year 4

  • Semester 1 /AW - Writing and Development  
  • Semester 2 /SS - Writing and Development 

Area(s) of interest

Law, Policy and Social Sciences
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