Kemmy Business School - Structured & Traditional Research

In both cases, PhD scholars have access to a range of personal development courses, research seminars featuring international speakers, peer colloquia and other workshops which offer the opportunity to develop presentation skills. Supports are also in place for students following both the structured and traditional models to develop specific skills in academic writing, or qualitative and quantitative research methods and to attend conferences to present their work. The mix of such supports is individually designed for each student in collaboration with their supervisors.

Structure
The KBS Structured PhD has two core modules and a range of electives. The core modules are:

• Philosophy of Science (6 credits)
• Generic and Transferable Skills Portfolio (9 credits)

In addition to these cores, students choose from a range of electives which include research methods courses as well as specialist modules relevant to the subject matter of the course of study.

Available electives include modules on offer on the KBS suite of taught Masters programmes (including appropriate research methods modules), and also the following modules external to KBS:

• Qualitative Research Methods 1 (9 Credits)
• Qualitative Research Methods 2 (9 Credits)
• Quantitative Research Methods 1 (9 Credits)
• Quantitative Research Methods 2 (9 Credits)

Students choose modules totalling up to 60 credits between elective and core. Some students come in to the programme with a Masters degree, or other exceptional experience, and where appropriate this group may avail of exemptions to reduce the taught element to a minimum of 30 credits. Summer Schools can also be used to accumulate credits. Modules may be taken on a pass/fail basis. We recommend that as far as possible, the taught element of a structured PhD is front-loaded and completed early in the programme of study.

If you are interested in pursuing a PhD at KBS, or would like to know more, email KBSResearch@ul.ie.

More information on the application process is available on www.ul.ie/business/research