MA by Research and PhD in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Pursue advanced postgraduate research in arts, humanities, and social sciences at the University of Limerick.
Best for:Best for postgraduate candidates seeking an intensive research degree in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.
Overview
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Limerick offers comprehensive research opportunities leading to a Master of Arts by Research or a PhD. Students engage in in-depth scholarly investigation while participating in structured transferrable skills training covering methodologies, academic writing, and networking. The programme provides robust research environments across diverse disciplines including music, dance, history, politics, law, sociology, and languages. Candidates work independently towards a substantial thesis, contributing original insights to their chosen field of study.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent academic research under faculty supervision leading to a written thesis
- Participate in generic and transferable skills training programmes including research methodologies and academic writing
- Engage with academic networks, seminars, and scholarly events relevant to the discipline
- Prepare research findings for presentation, publication, or examination via viva voce where applicable
Requirements
Degree required: Honours degree (minimum 2.1) or equivalent in a discipline appropriate to the proposed research area
Degree offered: MA by Research or PhD
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in a relevant arts, humanities, or social sciences discipline
- Demonstrated capability to conduct independent research and scholarly writing
- Familiarity with qualitative or quantitative research methodologies appropriate to the field
- Applicants must hold an appropriate undergraduate honours degree
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Applicants should review the course entry requirements and submit their application through the official university postgraduate admissions portal. Prospective candidates may contact the Course Director for further information regarding entry points and research proposals.
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