Qualification : PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : RESEARCH PH.D. (10)
CAO/PAC code : MH08D;MH09D
CAO Points :
The PhD programme in Accounting creates a framework that complements and supports independent research in the field of accounting, whilst providing milestones through which the graduate student will advance, and structured educational inputs to support and develop the student. Students are required to complete a written thesis and viva voce examination together with at least 15 credits in subject specific modules and at least 15 credits in transferable skills. The programme can be undertaken on a full or part time. PhD students generally start their programme in either September or January.
Masters Degree (Honours). Applicants must also have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Minimum English language requirements:
Minimum English language requirements: please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non-EU applicants.
Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850
You can learn more about the research themes of the School of Business at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/school-business/our-research.
Students should make direct contact with research active academics in advance of making a research proposal. You can access information on research active staff and their research interests here:
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/school-business/our-people
The student, on registration, holds an introductory meeting with their supervisor(s) where a customised and individualised programme of research investigation is balanced with supporting taught modules.
The programme consists of the completion of 30 credits of structured modules, completion of a written thesis and a viva voce examination. The 30 credits of structured modules will comprise 15 credits in transferrable skills and 15 credits in a subject-related area. These supported modules are identified from a suite of modules that make up the structured PhD programme in business, accounting or finance. The timing of these credits will be agreed between the student and the supervisor(s).
Annual progress reviews are part of the PhD programme in business, accounting or finance and completion of requisite generic/transferable skills modules will be taken into account when assessing student progress. Students are required to complete a written thesis and viva voce examination. Students will not be permitted to submit their thesis (or equivalent) for examination without having accumulated the required amount of credits.
How to Apply
Applicants should complete the following steps in order:
Secure agreement from a School of Business faculty member to supervise their research programme and develop a research proposal with this proposed supervisor
Submit an application to the School of Business PhD Director using the School of Business Application form.
Once the school has accepted your application complete the university-level online application at www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
PAC Code
MH08D PhD Accounting Full-time; MH09D PhD Accounting Part-time
The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:
Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of their birth certificate or valid passport.