
PhD/Masters by Research | Application
Postgraduate Research Admissions Process
If you are interested in PhD or Masters by Research Studies, please download the Guide on Applying for Postgraduate Research Studies. There is a two-stage process in applying for PhD/ Masters by Research in the DCU Institute of Education.
- The first stage involves the submission of a Postgraduate Research Studies Application Form (that includes applicant information and research proposal) for review by a panel in the DCU Institute of Education. You will need to find a potential supervisor in the Institute of Education to assist in development of the research proposal. Information on how to identify a potential supervisor is outlined in the steps below.
- In the second stage, applicants whose research proposals are deemed to be of appropriate standard will be given approval to formally apply to register as PhD/Masters by Research students through the DCU Online Registration System.
If you have any queries about this process, please contact:ioe-research-office@dcu.ie
Deadline for Submission of Research Application to Faculty Research Admissions Panel. | Date of Faculty Research Admissions Panel Meetings, 2-3pm |
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September 6th 2023 | September 20th 2023 |
September 27th 2023 | October 11th 2023 |
October 25th 2023 | November 8th 2023 |
January 24th 2024 | February 7th 2024 |
February 21st 2024 | March 6th 2024 |
March 27th 2024 | April 10th 2024 |
April 17th 2024 | May 1st 2024 |
May 29th 2024 | June 12th 2024 |
August 28th 2024 | September 11th 2024 |
To register for a Postgraduate Research programme, a candidate must normally have obtained a primary degree classification equivalent to Lower Second Class Honours or above, from an approved University or an approved equivalent degree-awarding body, or have an approved equivalent professional qualification in an area cognate to the proposed research topic. See http://www.dcu.ie/registry/postgraduate/faq.shtml#q3
PhD: Candidates holding an appropriate Masters degree obtained by research may apply for direct entry to the PhD register to conduct research in a cognate area.
PhD-track: Candidates with a taught Masters degree in an appropriate discipline with first or second-class honours, and candidates with a primary degree in an appropriate discipline with first or second-class honours, grade one, may apply and be considered for entry to the PhD-track register with a view to proceeding towards a PhD. Such candidates will undergo a confirmation procedure, as outlined in the Academic Regulations, before being admitted to the PhD register.
Master's by Research: Candidates holding a primary degree equivalent to a second-class honours, grade two, may apply for entry on the research Masters register. Students on the Masters register may apply for transfer to the PhD Register under the same conditions, and using the same procedure, as PhD-track candidates requesting confirmation on the PhD register.
In the case of all applications, evidence MUST be provided of competence in the English language. Further Details can be found at https://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml
- Review the Research Interests and Expertise of IoE staff to identify potential supervisor/s.
- If guidance needed on selecting supervisor, please contact one of the six Heads of School within the DCU Institute of Education. If you have difficulty in making contact with any Head of School, please send email to: ioe-research-office@dcu.ie
- Please ensure that DCU entry requirements for postgraduate research studies are met, including the English Language requirements (if non-native speaker) - http://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml
- Complete the first draft of the Postgraduate Research Studies Application Form, and send along with your Curriculum Vitae, and English Language competency scores (if non-native English language speaker) to potential supervisor/s and Chair of Postgraduate Studies by Research at ioe-research-office@dcu.ie
- Initial discussion with potential supervisor/s on academic requirements, English Language requirements (for non-native English speakers), duration of proposed research study programme, progression criteria, etc.
- Discuss the draft research proposal with potential supervisor/s, paying particular attention to advice or guidance on how the proposal can be improved.
- Discuss how the proposed research study could be funded (self-funding; funding from external agency; scholarships; etc.)
- Refine the draft research proposal based on guidance from supervisor/s. You will need to have approval from the supervisor/s to submit the refined [FINAL version] Postgraduate Research proposal to the Faculty Research Admissions Panel - ioe-research-office@dcu.ie
- Submit FINAL version of the Postgraduate Research proposal to the Faculty Research Admissions Panel, by email to the Chair of Postgraduate Studies by Research. [Note: The research proposal must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of FRAP schedule of meetings]
- Submit FINAL version of the Postgraduate Research proposal to the Faculty Research Admissions Panel, by email to: ioe-research-office@dcu.ie. [Note: The research proposal must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of FRAP schedule of meetings]
- If your proposal receives the support of the Faculty Research Admissions Panel, you will be invited to proceed to make a formal application via the DCU Studend Application Portal.
- Complete the application on the DCU Student Application Portal (ensuring that you have uploaded copies of official transcripts of academic results, references, evidence of English Language competency, where relevant, etc.)
NOTE: FRAP approval required before proceeding to make a formal application through the Student Application Portal. - Please ensure that you select the appropriate DCU CODE for your chosen postgraduate research studies programme. If unsure, check with your supervisor/s or please send your query to: ioe-research-office@dcu.ie.
- Successful applicants will receive an offer through the DCU Online Registration System and invitation to register from the Registry at Dublin City University.
DCU Code | Title of Research Programme |
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DCE10 | PhD Arts Education & Movement (Full-Time) |
DCE11 | PhD Arts Education & Movement (Part-Time) |
DCE12 | MA by Research School of Arts Education & Movement (Full-Time) |
DCE13 | MA by Research School of Arts Education & Movement (Part-Time) |
DCE14 | PhD-track Arts Education & Movement (Full-Time) |
DCE15 | PhD-track Arts Education & Movement (Part-Time) |
DCE16 | PhD School of Inclusive Education (Full-Time) |
DCE17 | PhD School of Inclusive Education (Part-Time) |
DCE18 | MA by Research School of School of Inclusive Education (Full-Time) |
DCE19 | MA by Research School of School of Inclusive Education (Part-Time) |
DCE20 | PhD-track School of Inclusive Education (Full-Time) |
DCE21 | PhD-track School of Inclusive Education (Part-Time) |
DCE22 | PhD Human Development (Full-Time) |
DCE23 | PhD Human Development (Part-Time) |
DCE24 | MA by Research School of Human Development (Full-Time) |
DCE25 | MA by Research School of Human Development (Part-Time) |
DCE26 | PhD-track Human Development (Full-Time) |
DCE27 | PhD-track Human Development (Part-Time) |
DCE28 | PhD Lang, Lit & Early Childhood Ed (Full-Time) |
DCE29 | PhD Lang, Lit & Early Childhood Ed (Part-Time) |
DCE30 | MA by Research School of Lang, Lit & Early Childhood Ed (Full-Time) |
DCE31 | MA by Research School of Lang, Lit & Early Childhood Ed (Part-Time) |
DCE32 | PhD-track Lang, Lit & Early Childhood Ed (Full-Time) |
DCE33 | PhD-track Lang, Lit & Early Childhood Ed (Part-Time) |
DCE34 | PhD Policy & Professional Practice (Full-Time) |
DCE35 | PhD Policy & Professional Practice (Part-Time) |
DCE36 | MA by Research School of Policy & Professional Practice (Full-Time) |
DCE37 | MA by Research School of Policy & Professional Practice (Part-Time) |
DCE38 | PhD-track Policy & Professional Practice (Full-Time) |
DCE39 | PhD-track Policy & Professional Practice (Part-Time) |
DCE40 | PhD STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies (Full-Time) |
DCE41 | PhD STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies (Part-Time) |
DCE42 | MA by Research School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies (Full-Time) |
DCE43 | MA by Research School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies (Part-Time) |
DCE44 | PhD-track STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies (Full-Time) |
DCE45 | PhD-track STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies (Part-Time) |
Fees/ Funding: https://www.dcu.ie/finance/Fee-Information-2019-20.shtml
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