Business Public Policy & Law - Structured

The Structured PhD is available as a 4-year full time programme and as a 6 year part-time programme (360 ECTS).



New entrants will normally register for the programme in September of each year.



Each student must obtain 30 ECTS through “structured” modules having a taught or “skills” component. The thesis remains central to the award of the PhD. The remaining ECTS are derived from the research component.



Optional Modules:

Students select modules in consultation with their Supervisor and/or Graduate Research Committee from the catalogue of PhD modules.

Masters degree to honours standard (or equivalent international qualification). Other evidence that signifies suitability for the programme.

Course Code: PHDS-BPPL



Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

Structured PhD (full-time, four years)

Structured PhD (part-time, six years)