PhD in Arts Practice – University of Limerick

Institution providing the doctoral degree

University of Limerick

Location

Limerick | Ireland

Name of PHD

PhD in Arts Practice

Research Clusters

Performing Arts – Drama and Theatre Studies, Dance and Ballet, Performative Practices (Theory and/or Practice)
Multimedia Arts, Audio-visual Techniques and Media Production
Art Curating

Duration

Full time: 4 years

Public / Private institution

Public University

Financial terms of the PHD position

Self-funded PhD – you must provide both tuition and your own maintenance
PhD Fully or partially externally funded, with a stipend, through private or public foundations, scholarships, grants, one or more companies, or public institutions that you have to find on your own

It is important to know that many universities offer different funding options and public and private grants available to students who match the application criteria. Before applying, it is a good idea to check the institutions’ websites and inquire about the options available to you.

Many universities require applicants to pay fees such as matriculation or dissertation fees, even if they offer a fully funded programme with or without a stipend.

Fees:
https://www.ul.ie/finance/about-finance/finance-documents#fees

Funding resources:
https://www.ul.ie/gps/about/funding-your-course

Final output

The final submission will include a 40,000 word dissertation and two major performance events.

How to apply

Application procedures: https://www.ul.ie/research/doctoral-college/how-to-apply

Entry requirements

The requirements listed below are the minimum requirements set by the University. Individual Faculties may have specific requirements and applicants are requested to identify a potential supervisor before submitting an application for a research programme.

Applicants to a Research Degree Programme (minimum entry requirements)

An appropriate master’s or equivalent qualification that has been obtained from a University or other institution recognised by UL following a period of study similar to that required in UL. A candidate who holds a master’s degree in a discipline other than that in which the doctoral research is intended to be pursued shall be considered for entry under rule 5.4.1b, or
An honours primary bachelor’s degree with a minimum classification of 2.1 honours or equivalent qualification, or
An honours primary bachelor’s degree with a minimum classification of 2.2 honours or equivalent qualification, or
A degree or equivalent qualification, other than that specified in 5.4.1a, 5.4.1b or 5.4.1c and a minimum of four years’ acceptable professional experience at an appropriate and relevant level may be considered for entry to the master’s register.
Candidates within this category without a minimum of four years’ acceptable professional experience will be considered for entry under regulation 5.4.4.