Supporting documents information 

PAC code

Supporting documentation required

Programme title

• Writing sample of 5-10 thousand words
• 800 word research proposal with brief bibliography

PhD (Classics)

MLitt (Classics)

GYB12 & GYB13

Applicants to this programme must submit additional details with regard to their proposal. Please see here for further details.

PhD (English)

GYB20–GYB23

Applicants to these programmes are required to submit additional details regarding their research proposal. Please click here to download further information.

PhD (Geography) & MLitt (Geography)—full-time & part-time

Applicants to this programme are required to submit the following additional supporting documents;
1. Photograph
2. Cover letter
3. Summary of research experience and proposed major research project, (3 pages max)
4. Summary of CV (5 pages max)

GYB62 & GYB63

Applicants to this programme must submit a sample of academic writing of no more than 2,500 words (e.g. a recent BA or MA course essay) and a 1,500 word research proposal. This proposal must be structured under the following headings:

• Description of proposed research (800 words)—this section should describe clearly the subject and scope of your research. You should indicate the critical problems or questions you propose to investigate.
• Critical context (350 words)—this section should describe, as far as you can tell, the extent of the scholarly work already done on your topic. You should be able to explain how your research will challenge or extend this existing knowledge.
• The relative significance of the contribution of the applicant's proposed research to scholarship in the area (350 words)—this section should describe the contribution your research will make to scholarship in the area you have chosen.
• Select bibliography—this section should supply the bibliographical information of the main works in the area of proposed research.

PhD (Philosophy)

GYB64 & GYB65

Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with a potential supervisor prior to submitting an application.  A sample of academic writing of no more that 2, 500 words (e.g. a recent BA or MA course essay) must be submitted in support of the application. Applicants to this programme will usually be required to submit a detailed research
proposal, or, in lieu of this, viable ideas concerning the area of interest.
 
The following criteria should be considered to when formulating the research proposal:
• Description of proposed research (800 words)—this section should describe clearly  the subject and scope of your research. You should indicate the critical problems or questions you propose to investigate.
• Critical context (350 words)—this section should describe, as far as you can tell, the extent of the scholarly work already done on your topic. You should be able to explain how your research will challenge or extend this existing knowledge.
• The relative significance of the contribution of the applicant's proposed research to scholarship in the area (350 words)—this section should describe the contribution your research will make to scholarship in the area you have chosen.
• Select bibliography—this section should supply the bibliographical information of the main works in the area of proposed research.

MLitt (Philosophy

1. Description of proposed research (800 words)
This section should describe clearly the subject and scope of your research. You should indicate the critical problems or questions you propose to investigate.

2. Critical context (350 words)
This section should describe the extent of the scholarly work already done on your topic. You should be able to explain how your research will challenge or extend this existing knowledge.

3. Methodology (250 words)
Here you should describe the research methodologies you will employ, and explain why you have chosen them (e.g., semiotic analysis, feminist analysis, genre study, practice-based, etc.) 

4. Sources and archives (100 words)
Give a preliminary indication of the primary and secondary material you expect to examine, and how much of the material may be found at NUI Galway.

1. Description of proposed research (800 words)
This section should describe clearly the subject and scope of your research. You should indicate the critical problems or questions you propose to investigate.

2. Critical context (350 words)
This section should describe the extent of the scholarly work already done on your topic. You should be able to explain how your research will challenge or extend this existing knowledge.

3. Methodology (250 words)
Here you should describe the research methodologies you will employ, and explain why you have chosen them (e.g., semiotic analysis, feminist analysis, genre study, practice-based, etc.) 

4. Sources and archives (100 words)
Give a preliminary indication of the primary and secondary material you expect to examine, and how much of the material may be found at NUI Galway.

• A typed dissertation proposal of approximately 800 words. 

• Writing sample of 5-10 thousand words
• 800 word research proposal with brief bibliography

• 2–3 page curriculum vitae.
• 2–3 page proposal outlining a suggested area/title of research, including background, proposed method and study aims.  This proposal will assess the candidates research knowledge and suitability and will not necessarily be the topic for their thesis.

Candidates must submit through PAC, in PDF format, a sample of academic writing (e.g. a recent BA or MA course essay) and a 1500-word research proposal. This proposal must be structured under the following headings:

1. Description of proposed research (800 words) This section should describe clearly the subject and scope of your research. You should indicate the critical problems or questions you propose to investigate.

2. Critical context (350 words)
This section should describe, as far as you can tell, the extent of the scholarly work already done on your topic. You should be able to explain how your research will challenge or extend this existing knowledge.

3. Methodology (250 words)
Here you should describe the research methodologies you will employ, and explain why you have chosen them (e.g. semiotic analysis, feminist analysis, genre study, practice-based, etc.)

4. Sources and archives (100 words)
Give a preliminary indication of the primary and secondary material you expect to examine, and how much of the material may be found at NUI Galway. You will be able to avail of inter-library loans and will be eligible to apply for some travel funding during the course of your research.