Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting October 2026, application deadline not specified; Starting February 2027, application deadline not specified.
Overview
Why take this PhD programme in Tourism from Technological University of the Shannon?
- A Doctor of Philosophy qualification is the highest level of education in a particular field.
- It typically involves several years of advanced original research that culminates in the submission of a thesis or dissertation.
- The process of earning a Ph.D. can be challenging, but it is also an opportunity to make significant contributions to one’s field of study.
- Obtaining a Ph.D. is a demonstration of one’s expertise, knowledge and research capabilities in a specific area of study.
- A Ph.D. usually lasts 4 years primarily focused on original, independent research
- In TUS Faculty of Business and Hospitality, a Ph.D. can be taken part-time or full time
- A part-time mode will offer some flexibility on timespan
- In TUS our structured Ph.D. also includes taught research methods classes to support the student journey.
- Throughout the research, students are required to pass exams and defend their thesis in front of a committee of experts in their field.
- A Ph.D. is not just for academics – undertaking a PhD can add significant professional and personal development value to you and your employer
Some potential opportunities include:
- Academic careers: A PhD is often a requirement for lecturing and research roles in universities.
- Research positions: Many organisations, including private companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations, hire PhDs for research positions. These roles may involve conducting original research, analysing data, and developing new products or technologies.
- Consulting: PhDs with expertise in specific fields may work as consultants, advising businesses and organizations on topics related to their area of expertise.
- Entrepreneurship: PhDs may use their specialized knowledge to start their own businesses, particularly in fields such as science, engineering, and technology.
- Government and policy: Many government agencies and non-profit organizations require experts with advanced degrees to help shape policy decisions.
- Non-academic research roles: PhDs may work in research roles outside of academia, such as in think tanks, research institutes, or other organisations.
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Programme Structure
The current students are working on the below projects:
- Brand activation in thanatourism: A comparative study of the Whitby Goth Weekend and the Bram Stoker Festival, Dublin
- Evolution of the role of the Chinese family in third level international education decision making
- An analysis of film tourism as a crucial strategy in the competitiveness of the creative destination: Comparatively examining Portugal and Ireland
- Framework for the Development of Integrated Sports Tourism Strategies
- Developing a model to understand the Impacts of Tourism on Poverty Alleviation in Central Asia
- An examination of the sustainable management of tourism in Portugal
- An examination of sustainable and green practices and the adoption of indicator systems in the hospitality industry in Portugal
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Lower Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
TUS regulations stipulate that the normal entry route for inclusion on the PhD registrar is transfer from the masters register (Section 1.6.17), Where direct entry to the PhD register is available, the minimum entry requirement is an honours primary bachelor’s degree with a minimum classification of 2.1 honours.
Where a student is transferring from a masters register, this student will have met the entry requirements for that register which are as follows:
- An honours primary bachelor’s degree with a minimum classification of 2.2 honours or equivalent qualification.
- A postgraduate diploma equivalent to a 2.2 honours level 8 award.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Athlone, Ireland
1,059–1,629 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.