Structured Masters by Research

The Sructured Masters by Research programme is designed to develop students’ research skills through a high quality programme of supported and structured learning. Core taught modules will introduce the student to the postgraduate academic community and support the student in conducting high quality, ethical research. The students will also select a number of research and specialist modules from across the university which meet their learning needs and interests. A personal academic supervisor will guide the student in selecting the most appropriate modules. An original research thesis must be completed as part of the programmeThe Structured Masters by Research programme is designed to develop students’ research skills through a high quality programme of supported and structured learning. This programme is tailored to allow students to undertake a programme of education and research alongside their workplace and other commitments.

An appropriate masters degree or equivalent recognised by the University of Limerick. An honours primary bachelors degree or equivalent (minimum 2.2). Candidates with an equivalent qualification and a period of appropriate professional experience may also be considered for this programme.