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The S&E Faculty traditional PhD is a Level 10 programme, as defined by the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and is weighted at 270 ECTS. It is deemed to be an honours award without classification.

To qualify for the PhD degree, a student must be registered with UL for a minimum of three years.

PhD Thesis (270 ECTS):

A thesis submitted for a PhD degree must show evidence of independent enquiry, originality in the methods used and/or in the conclusions drawn and must make an appreciable new contribution to knowledge or thinking in the candidate’s field.

Academic requirements:

The following minimum entry requirements apply for entry to the PhD as set by UL and are outlined in the Handbook of Academic Regulations and Procedures:

1. An appropriate NFQ Level 9 Master's (or equivalent) qualification, in a discipline cognate to the intended PhD research area, or
2. An NFQ Level 8 honours primary Bachelor's degree with a minimum classification of 2.1 honours (or equivalent qualification), or
3. An NFQ Level 8 honours primary Bachelor's degree with a minimum classification of 2.2 honours (or equivalent qualification). Students who enrol with a 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent qualification) will be required to undergo a progression review after the first six months of their programme of study.

English language requirements:

Applicants from non-English speaking countries are expected to have a high level of competence in English. The minimum English language requirements are available here and are also outlined in the Handbook of Academic Regulations and Procedures.

Fees for all postgraduate programmes are revised on an annual basis.  Detailed information on fee schedules and fee regulations is available on the Fees Office website. 

Payment by instalment is facilitated by the Fees Office. 

Please contact the Fees Office directly at student.fees.office@ul.ie for details.