NUI Galway Postgraduate Prospectus 2021

Research Programmes

Structured PhD Programmes Structured PhD programmes provide you with focused support during your research, helping you to develop a range of discipline-specific and transferable skills and giving you a more rounded PhD experience, which will assist you greatly in your career after you graduate. Some of the structured PhD programmes involve inter- institutional collaboration. The key characteristics are as follows: a . The core component of a structured PhD programme is the advancement of knowledge through original research. At the same time, the structured PhD is designed to meet the needs of an employment market that is wider than academia. b . It provides high-quality research experience, training and output, consistent with international norms and best practice. c . To support the original research activity, the following elements are included: • a formalised integrated programme of education, training, and personal and professional development activities; • the development of discipline-specific knowledge, and research skills and generic/ transferable skills;

• declared outcomes and graduate attributes in line with national and international best practice.

d . Supervision by a primary supervisor, with a supporting panel approved by the institution. At NUI Galway, every research student and supervisor has the support of a Graduate Research Committee. e . Progress to completion is formally monitored

and supported by formal institutional arrangements in line with national and international best practice.

f . Successful completion and examination of the research thesis is the basis for the award of the PhD degree. g . Registration is normally for four years for a full- time student. h . Flexible delivery and assessment are key features of structured PhD modules. At NUI Galway, every research student and supervisor has the support of a Graduate Research Committee.

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