Successful completion of these programmes will equip the student for further academic work and for employment in heritage, libraries and related institutions. A completed PhD is the necessary requirement for and gateway to advanced academic work, in teaching and in research.
Tuition Fee
Per year
Start Date
2024-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
History
Area of study
Humanities | Langauges
Minor
Celtic Linguistics | Irish Studies | Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | 2024-06-30 |
About Program
Program Overview
The aim of this programme is to provide students with a professional training in advanced academic research in early Irish literature, language and history, to deepen their knowledge in specific areas of these and to endow them with the research skills appropriate to work in this field.
Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time.
Commences
September (or other agreed time)
Further information
Program Outline
As part of a Structured PhD Programme, students will take 15 credits in generic skills and 15 credits in subject-specific, advanced-level modules, particularly in the language and literature of early Ireland and manuscript reading and textual editing. The aim of the programme is to write a major thesis on a topic approved by the Head of Department, under the supervision of a designated supervisor.
Course Duration: 4 years full-time, 6 years part-time
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