Business Public Policy & Law - Structured
The Structured PhD is available as a 4-year full time programme and as a 6 year part-time programme (360 ECTS).
New entrants will normally register for the programme in September of each year.
Each student must obtain 30 ECTS through “structured” modules having a taught or “skills” component. The thesis remains central to the award of the PhD. The remaining ECTS are derived from the research component.
Optional Modules:
Students select modules in consultation with their Supervisor and/or Graduate Research Committee from the catalogue of PhD modules.
Entry requirements
Masters degree to honours standard (or equivalent international qualification). Other evidence that signifies suitability for the programme.
Application dates
Course Code: PHDS-BPPL
Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
Duration
Structured PhD (full-time, four years)
Structured PhD (part-time, six years)