Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD - Engineering Science in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
15,000
(c. USD17,423.55)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The PhD in Engineering Science is a full-time program lasting at least 36 months from enrollment.
This structured PhD program follows a thematic approach, requiring students to complete at least 30 ECTS of coursework by Year 3. The program offers two study pathways:
PhD Pathway 1: 36 or 48 months duration, with 30 credits of coursework
PhD Pathway 2: 48 months duration, with 55 credits of coursework
Both pathways incorporate structured coursework components aimed at equipping candidates with -
specialized technical knowledge aligned with their research focus,
essential communication skills for careers in both industry and academia,
insights into how cutting-edge research connects with innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship (ICE).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Below is a checklist of documents that must be provided with your application.
Graduation certificate
Photocopy of passport
IELTS or equivalent language test accepted by UCC - only for students whose first language is not English
CV
Official documentation relating to any other academic/professional non-degree qualification
Reference letters and Grading Certificates may be requested but you will receive information regarding this through PAC.
Applications will normally be considered from applicants whose qualifications are equivalent to a UCC Bachelor (Hons) degree and whose grades are equivalent to a UCC Second-Class Honours Grade 1.
IELTS - 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version).
TOEFL iBT - 90 Overall with (Listening 20, Reading 19, Speaking 21, Writing 20)
Graduation certificate
Photocopy of passport
IELTS or equivalent language test accepted by UCC - only for students whose first language is not English
CV
Official documentation relating to any other academic/professional non-degree qualification
Reference letters and Grading Certificates may be requested but you will receive information regarding this through PAC.
Applications will normally be considered from applicants whose qualifications are equivalent to a UCC Bachelor (Hons) degree and whose grades are equivalent to a UCC Second-Class Honours Grade 1.
IELTS - 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version).
TOEFL iBT - 90 Overall with (Listening 20, Reading 19, Speaking 21, Writing 20)
Tuition
EUR
15,000