Engineering - Professional Doctorate

The PDEng acknowledges that significant research takes place within the practitioner’s workplace, therefore, the context for this PDEng programme is the practitioner workplace and the focus is on solving real-world problems faced in the daily work-place. The aim of a Professional Doctorate programme is to produce a qualification which, whilst being equivalent in status and challenge to a PhD, is more appropriate for those pursuing professional rather than academic careers. Candidates are required to make a contribution to both theory and practice in their field, and to develop professional practice by making a contribution to (professional) knowledge.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8,) with a second-honours, grade 1 ( 2.1) in a relevant or appropriate subject – or recognised prior learning (RPL) Applicants must be living and working in Ireland and have an Irish contract of employment that meets or exceeds the duration of the apprenticeship. You should have at least 5 years of relevant work experience. Applicants must successfully complete the qualifier module (Professional Portfolio PP8001) prior to being offered a place on the programme. Other Entry Considerations: We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.