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MA / PhD in Arts by Research

  • 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 here. If you have met all the criteria, click on the 'How to Apply' tab (third item in above or below) to pay your application fee and download the application form that you will submit separately.

    There are also a number of Structured PhD programmes available at MIC. See list here.

    Postgraduate Research in Arts 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

    Acting Head of Department: Dr David Clare

    T: +353 61 774752

    E: David.Clare@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

    Head of Department: Prof. Des McCafferty

    T: +353 61 204317

    E: Des.McCafferty@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: Diarmuid O'Driscoll

    T: +353 61 204349

    E: Diarmuid.ODriscoll@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

    Acting Head of Department: Dr Catherine Kavanagh

    T: +353 61 204904

    E: Catherine.Kavanagh@mic.ul.ie

     

    Psychology

    Head of Department: Dr John Perry

    T: +353 61 204311

    E: John.Perry@mic.ul.ie

     

    Theology and Religious Studies

    Head of Department: Prof. Éamonn Conway

    T: +353 61 204353

    E: Eamonn.Conway@mic.ul.ie

    How to Apply

    Deadline for Applications: Variable

    Fees: Click here.

    See procedures for EU and Non-EU applications below.

    EU Applicants

    After you have read How to Apply for a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC here, download and complete the application form here. For applications in Irish, download and complete the application form here.

    • The application form must also include any supporting documentation requested.
    • In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IETLS is also required, or equivalent.

    Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee using Realex here, and return the application form by email to: RGSO@mic.ul.ie or by post to: Research & Graduate School Office, Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road, Limerick, Ireland, V94 VN26.

    Non-EU Applicants

    You are advised to contact the MIC International Office before applying on +353 61 204988 /+353 61 774790.

    After you have read How to Apply for a Research Postgraduate programme at MIC here, 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 IETLS is also required, or equivalent.

    Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee using Realex here, and return the application form by email to: International@mic.ul.ie or by post to: International Office, Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road, Limerick, Ireland, V94 VN26.

    Contact
    Research & Graduate School
    +353 61 204318
    RGSO@mic.ul.ie

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    Mary Immaculate College
    South Circular Road
    Limerick, Ireland
    V94 VN26
    Tel: +353 61 204300