Study Structured PhD Arts Practice at University of Limerick in Ireland, Irish World Academy of Music and Dance

Structured PhD Arts Practice

Ireland

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What will I learn?

The PhD Arts Practice is a four year, structured PhD programme, designed to meet the needs of professional performing artists who wish to engage in academic and practice-based reflection on their own artistic practice. The programme involves a combination of taught modules and independent research.Taught modules take place in Year One of the programme and include an introduction to methods utilised in researching through practice, as well as theoretical modules on practice theory and performance studies. Self-designed elective modules are available in Years One and Two to develop skills related to research specialisations.The final submission will include a 40,000 word dissertation and two major performance events.

Which department am I in?

Irish World Academy of Music and Dance

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
€12,398.00 (US$ 13,287) per year
Tuition fee includes student levy fee of €102

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Limerick

University of Limerick, Limerick,

Limerick,

V94 T9PX, Munster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

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. Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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