Course Description
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Postgraduate Diploma by Research (PgDip. Res)
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.
| College | Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 7 |
| Course Category | Construction & Engineering |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | TU Dublin |
| Awarding Body Details | Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Postgraduate Diploma by Research (PgDip. Res) |
| Course Duration | 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 Time | Research-based Programmes can be taken as part-time or full-time options. |
| Entry Requirements | The 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) |
| Carear Path | You 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. |
| Phone | 012208484 |
| Course Code | TU502 / TU503 |
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Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)
Dublin City North, Dublin
Republic of Ireland
