Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting October 2027; Apply before Jul 2027
Overview
Designed for professionals already working in the higher education sector this is a structured PhD with a focus on research and innovation. The first three years of the Higher Education Professionals programme from University College Cork will involve undertaking modules worth 60 taught credits, while simultaneously working with your supervisory team on your thesis.
Career
This PhD for Higher Education Professionals will enable those of you already working in the HE sector to enhance your research career by establishing a publication profile, enhancing your research supervisory skills, establishing research networks, and collaborating with industry and community. In addition, it allows you to follow your existing research trajectory whilst you work towards your PhD.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The PhD Journey: Research Skills for Doctoral Researchers
- The PhD Journey: Research Training for Doctoral Researchers
- Research Integrity, Ethics, and Open Science
- Critical Trends in Teaching & Learning and My Higher Education Journey
- Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindshift
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90 (or new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score: 4.5)
- PTE Academic: 63
- OTE (Oxford Test of English): 140
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
- A Second Class Honours Grade 1 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8).
- At least three years of relevant professional experience in higher education or a cognate field.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 22,810 AUD / module (≈ 14,000 EUR / module)
- EU/EEA: 22,810 AUD / module (≈ 14,000 EUR / module)
Additional Details: The fee of €1,400 is per 15 credit module.
Living Costs
Cork, Ireland: 1,401-2,281 AUD / month. Living costs include total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.