MA / PhD in Arts by Research

Full-time:

Level: MA 9 / PhD 10

Duration: MA 2 yrs / PhD 4 yrs

Assessment:

The research masters is assessed by the submission of a research thesis. The PhD is assessed by the submission of a research thesis and defence of same at a Viva Voce examination.

Programme Overview
Faculty of Arts Departments
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Programme Overview

The Faculty of Arts at Mary Immaculate College has 13 different departments covering various disciplines in the area of Humanities. It offers academic leadership and postgraduate supervision within a broad range of research fields.

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 Heads of Department or other faculty members as appropriate.

Academic Departments in the Faculty of Arts are as follows:

Drama and Theatre Studies
English Language and Literature
French Studies
Gaeilge
Geography
German Studies
History
Mathematics and Computer Studies
Media and Communication Studies
Music
Philosophy
Psychology
Theology and Religious Studies

Before you apply:

Read about the steps you have to take to do a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC.
Click here for English language requirements.
If you have met all the criteria, click on the 'How to Apply' tab to pay your application fee and download and complete the application form which needs to be submitted separately.
There are also a number of Structured PhD programmes available at MIC.

Postgraduate Research in Arts at MIC

A Master's or Doctorate in an Arts discipline with the MIC RGS can reflect well on career prospects

Contact

Research and Graduate School Office

T: +353 61 204318

E: RGSO@mic.ul.ie

Faculty of Arts Departments

Drama and Theatre Studies

Head of Department: Dr Michael Finneran

T: +353 61 774752

E: Michael.Finneran@mic.ul.ie

English Language and Literature

Head of Department: Dr Eugene O'Brien

T: +353 61 204989

E: Eugene.OBrien@mic.ul.ie

French Studies

Head of Department: Dr Loïc Guyon

T: +353 61 204352

E: Loic.Guyon@mic.ul.ie

Gaeilge

Head of Department: An Dr Breandán Ó Cróinín

T: +353 61 204330

E: Breandan.OCroinin@mic.ul.ie

Geography

Prof. Paul Aplin

E: Paul.Aplin@mic.ul.ie

German Studies

Head of Department: Dr Christiane Schönfeld

T: +353 61 204582

E: Christiane.Schonfeld@mic.ul.ie

History

Head of Department: Dr Liam Chambers

T: +353 61 204534

E: Liam.Chambers@mic.ul.ie

Mathematics and Computer Studies

Head of Department: TBC

Please contact Arts Office: ArtsOffice@mic.ul.ie

Media and Communication Studies

Head of Department: Dr Rosemary Day

T: +353 61 204327

E: Rosemary.Day@mic.ul.ie

Music

Head of Department: Dr Gareth Cox

T: +353 61 204588

E: Gareth.Cox@mic.ul.ie

Philosophy

Head of Department: Dr Daniel Vázquez

E: Daniel.Vazquez@mic.ul.ie

Psychology

Head of Department: Prof. Niamh Stack

T: +353 61 204311

E: Niamh.Stack@mic.ul.ie

Theology and Religious Studies

Head of Department: TBC

Please contact Arts Office: ArtsOffice@mic.ul.ie

How to Apply

Deadline for Applications: Variable

EU Applicants

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

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. (Click here 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.

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, click here.
After you have read How to Apply for a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC, download and complete the application form here.
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. (Click here 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.

Click here for more information on EU/Non-EU assessments which will be conducted by MIC International office to determine status.