Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Structured) Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (English) in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
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Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
14,500
(c. USD16,706.32)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Structured PhD program offers doctoral candidates access to diverse interdisciplinary coursework. Students can choose from an extensive selection of modules designed to: strengthen expertise in their chosen discipline, provide essential research skills needed for their dissertation (such as additional language training), support professional growth (including opportunities like presenting at international conferences), and improve career prospects through general skill development (like career preparation sessions and technology training).
Every candidate works with a primary Supervisor(s) and a Graduate Research Committee composed of seasoned academics to design their academic path and receive continuous research guidance.
A doctoral thesis must offer significant, novel contributions to its academic field. The PhD is granted for research that meets the standard of "publishable quality, either in full or part, as a scholarly work" (University of Galway Calendar). Typically, English-language dissertations range between 60,000 and 80,000 words, with most research projects spanning four years.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The minimum qualification necessary to be considered for admission to the PhD programme is a high honours, primary degree (or equivalent international qualification), or ’other such evidence as will satisfy the Head of Department and the Faculty of his/her fitness’ (NUI Galway Calendar). It is more usual, however, for successful applicants to have already gained a Master's degree.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (7 Listening, 16 Speaking, 18 Writing, 8 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 48 in any one component.
Tuition
EUR
14,500