Structured Masters by Research Programme content

Develop advanced research skills by combining taught modules with a supervised thesis and pathways to further study.

Key information

NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major

Duration Two years

Attendance Full-time

Programme type Research

Award Masters

The Structured Masters by Research will comprise of a number of core modules which must be completed. In addition to three taught core modules, the student will complete a research thesis under the guidance of a supervisor. In addition, students must complete a number of elective, research and specialist modules from modules offered across the University. These modules may reflect the interests and/or educational requirements of the student. Details of core and elective modules are included below:

Core modules

Module	ECTS	Time
Thesis	150
Introduction to Postgraduate Research	6	4 full days
Research Integrity	3	3 half days
Entering the Academic Community	3	1 full day

Electives

Elective	ECTS
Research Methods	6-12
Specialist Modules	6-12
Total credits required	180

Year 1
Year 2

Semester 1 (Autumn)

Module	ECTS (30)
Thesis	12-27
Introduction to Postgraduate Research*	6
Research Methods	0-9
Research Modules	0-9

Semester 2 (Spring)

Module	ECTS (30)
Thesis	18-27
Introduction to Postgraduate Research*	6
Research Integrity	3
Research Methods	0-9
Specialist Modules	0-9

Semester 3 (Summer)

Module	ECTS (30)
Thesis	12-30
Research Integrity*	3
Research Methods	0-9
Specialist Modules	0-9

* Indicates that the module can be taken in a particular semester contingent on point of entry.

Semester 4 (Autumn)

Module	ECTS (30)
Thesis	18-30
Entering the academic community*	3
Research Methods	0-9
Research Modules	0-9

Semester 5 (Spring)

Module	ECTS (30)
Thesis	21-30
Research Methods	0-9
Specialist Modules	0-9

Semester 6 (Summer)

Module	ECTS (30)
Thesis	21-30
Research Methods	0-9
Specialist Modules	0-9