Education by Research

Start your Research Journey

Prospective postgraduates are encouraged to explore the research interests of the relevant department and to discuss their own ideas for research proposals with the respective Departments Heads or other faculty at MIC as appropriate.



Academic departments in the Faculty of Education are as follows:

Learning, Society and Religious Education

Language and Literacy Education

Arts Education and Physical Education

Reflective Pedagogy & Childhood Studies

Educational Psychology, Inclusive and Special Education

STEM Education



Before you apply:

- Read about the steps you have to take to do a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC.

- Check the minimum requirements for research degrees at MIC on the How to Apply section of this webpage

- Click here for English language requirements: https://www.mic.ul.ie/international/study-in-ireland/essential-information/english-language-requirements

- If you have met all the criteria, click on the 'How to Apply' tab (third item in above or below) to pay your application fee and download the application form that you will submit separately.



There are also a number of Structured PhD programmes available at MIC.

The requirements listed below are the minimum requirements set by Mary Immaculate College. Individual faculties and programmes may have specific requirements. Applicants are requested to identify a potential supervisor before submitting an application for a research programme.



The primary degrees referred to in this section are Level 8 or equivalent honours degrees as defined by the National Framework of Qualifications. The usual minimum requirements for entry to a research master’s, professional doctorate or PhD degree are:



a) An appropriate master’s or equivalent qualification that has been obtained from a university or other institution recognised by Mary Immaculate College following a period of study similar to that required in Mary Immaculate College. (A student who holds a master’s degree in a discipline other than that in which the doctoral research is intended to be pursued shall be considered for entry under 5.4.1b)



or



b) An honours primary bachelor’s degree with a minimum classification of 2.1 honours or equivalent qualification.



or



c) An honours primary bachelor’s degree with a classification of 2.2 honours or equivalent qualification. (Students who enrol with a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent will be required to undergo a progression review after the first six months of their programme of study)



or



d) A degree, or equivalent qualification, other than that specified in 5.4.1a, 5.4.1b or 5.4.1c and a minimum of four years’ acceptable professional experience at an appropriate and relevant level may be considered for entry to the masters register. Students within this category without a minimum of four years’ acceptable professional experience will be considered for entry under regulation 5.4.3.



For further information on the Research Postgraduate Academic Regulations, please see Chapter 5 of the MIC Handbook of Academic Regulations & Procedures.

Before you apply, read about the steps you have to take to do a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC. If you have met all the criteria, click on the 'How to Apply' tab (online - via course webpage) to pay your application fee and download the application form that you will submit separately.



How to Apply

Deadline for Applications: Variable



EU Applicants

After you have read How to Apply for a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC,



- Download and complete the application form our website or For applications in Irish, download and complete the application form.



- The application form must also include any supporting documentation requested.



- In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IELTS (or equivalent) is required. (English language requirements)



- Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee using Stripe, and return the completed application form by email: to rgso@mic.ul.ie.



Non-EU Applicants

For advice on visas and the practicalities of living in Ireland, please contact the International office at international@mic.ul.ie.



- Entry requirements and the application process may vary according to country of origin. For information that is specific to your home country, go to the relevant website.



- After you have read How to Apply for a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC, download and complete the application form (see website).



- The application form must also include your university transcripts.



- In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IELTS (or equivalent) is required. (See website for English language requirements)



- Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee using Stripe here, and return the completed application form by email: to rgso@mic.ul.ie.



EU/Non-EU Status Assessments

The designation of a student as being from the EU or a Non-EU country determines the fees they will pay at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) i.e. there may be cases where a non-EU national acquires EEA citizenship during the course of their third level studies and would qualify for EU fees, for example.



See website on EU/Non-EU assessments which will be conducted by MIC International office to determine status.

Deadline for applications: Variable.