Structured PhD - Faculty of Science and Engineering Entry requirements

Academic requirements:

The following minimum entry requirements apply for entry to the SPhD 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. Please review the minimum English language requirements required and they are also outlined in the Handbook of Academic Regulations and Procedures.