Application Process
Entry criteria:
Entrants, who must be graduates, will be expected to have an upper second class honours degree in a social science. Students without this basic qualification must have demonstrated high ability by some other means, for example through publications or achievement in a higher degree. Applications are welcome from individuals with strong policy and practice experience in relation to children and young people.
How to apply:
Depending on preference, potential candidates should apply to either or both institutions. A brief letter of application should include a personal statement (300 words) and be accompanied by: a CV; two letters of reference from academic refrerees; and a research proposal (800 words). The proposal should outline: a title/topic; the relevant literature; the research question/rationale and proposed method. This proposal will be used to assess the candidate’s research knowledge and suitability and will not necessarily be the topic of their thesis.
Applications will be reviewed by a Joint Programme Committee comprising representatives of both institutions. Selected students will then have to follow the usual administrative application processes of the institution that has accepted their application.
Applications by hard copy only should be sent to the contacts below, the course runs bi-annually and the next intake will be in 2011.
Send completed applications to:
Dr. Lorraine Swords
Children’s Research Centre
30 Anglesea Street
Trinity College
Dublin 2
And/or
Ms Nuala Donohue
School of Political Science and Sociology
NUI, Galway
Galway
Further Information
For further information, please contact:
TCD Dr. Lorraine Swords: swordsl@tcd.ie
NUI, Galway, Ms Nuala Donohue: nuala.donohue@nuigalway.ie