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Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Postgraduate Diploma by Research (PgDip. Res)

Dublin
For Master of Philosophy (MPhil): 2 years Full Time, 3 years Part Time; for Postgraduate Diploma by Research (PgDip. Res), 1 year Full Time, 2 years Part Time

Course Content

Our postgraduate research students undertake a research project of their choice, aligned to specialisms within the SSCI (see brochure attached), and work under the guidance of our highly experienced staff in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and engaged environment. Research undertaken within the SSCI addresses the most pressing challenges facing business, industry and society; the innovative solutions developed reinforce the applied nature of our research whilst ensuring the highest academic standard.

Postgraduate research qualifications such as a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or a Postgraduate Diploma by Research (PgDip. Res)can be undertaken on a Full Time (FT) or Part Time (PT) basis and can align to any of the specialisms within the School.

If you are currently in employment and are considering undertaking a postgraduate programme, perhaps a part time research degree is a better option for you. Scope exists to undertake a postgraduate research qualification which addresses an issue that may ultimately benefit your company.

Course Details

CollegeTechnological University Dublin (TU Dublin)
Course ID184380
Course LocationDublin
Location PostcodeDublin 7
Course QualificationMasters Degree
Awarding BodyTU Dublin
Awarding Body DetailsMaster of Philosophy (MPhil) or Postgraduate Diploma by Research (PgDip. Res)
Course DurationFor Master of Philosophy (MPhil): 2 years Full Time, 3 years Part Time; for Postgraduate Diploma by Research (PgDip. Res), 1 year Full Time, 2 years Part Time
Course TimeResearch-based Programmes can be taken as part-time or full-time options.
Entry RequirementsThe entry requirement for postgraduate research degree programmes are as
follows:
- PgDip (Res) programme: minimum of a pass degree at level 8 in a relevant discipline
- MPhil programme: minimum of a 2.2 honours degree at level 8 in a relevant discipline or transfer from the PGDip (Res)
Career PathYou will develop as a creative, critical and independent researcher and in line with Ireland’s National Framework for Doctoral Education, you will have opportunities to develop and practice a range of key transversal skills, including research skills, ethics and social understanding, communication skills, personal development and career management. Our graduates are engaged, enterprising, enquiring and experts in their chosen surveying specialization, competencies that they apply in the Construction industry and the professions, providing solutions to global challenges and making demonstrable contributions to society and the economy.
Course CodeTU502 / TU503

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Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)

TU Dublin Park House Grangegorman 191 North Circular Road D07 EWV4 Ireland, Dublin City North, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Eircode: D07 EWV4

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