Education - Literacy Education

The Ed / Structured PhD in Literacy Education is designed for people with a committed interest in literacy education.

The minimum entry requirements for this programme are as follows: Applicants should be the holders of a first class honours primary degree or upper second class honours (2.1) primary degree (Level 8, NFQ) in a relevant or cognate discipline that incorporates a substantial education or social science component. Or A Master's degree or equivalent qualification (Level 9, NFQ), at a minimum 2.2 honours level, in Literacy Education, that has been obtained from a university or other institution recognised by the University of Limerick and in accordance with the University of Limerick Policy on the Recognition of Prior Learning. And

• A minimum of two years’ experience as a teacher of Literacy or Literacy Education or related fields, may be considered as a basis for entry on a case-by-case basis. Acceptance under this criteria may be subject to an interview, which may be done in person or alternatively via video conferencing where the applicant is unavailable to attend.
• Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of their proficiency level in English in the form of an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 6.5 – 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in any one component, or IELTS equivalent accepted by UL. Such applicants will be required to undergo an interview through English. And
• Submission of a research proposal (PhD applicants only) and application form in line with the requirements set out by the Research and Graduate School, MIC.
• Places on the programme will be offered based on all the above, viz. qualifications, performance at interview (if applicable), language proficiency level (if applicable), PhD proposal, as well as applicants’ references given in the application form. For English language requirements, go to: https://www.mic.ul.ie/international/study-in-ireland/essential-information/english-language-requirements