Course Details

Intake:
Spring
Course Start Date:
Spring 2025
Duration:
1 Semester
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Faculty: Science and Engineering
Course Type: Professional/Flexible
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.
Application Deadline:

Contact(s):

Name: Doctorate in Engineering - Qualifier Module.
Email: pdeng@ul.ie
Name: Apprenticeships Team
Email: apprenticeships@ul.ie Telephone: 061 202530
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Brief Description

This module PP8001 aims to introduce students to the requirements of a Professional Doctorate (Engineering) - PDEng .  It is aimed at those who have an interest in starting doctoral level studies related to their professional practice.

During this module, students will prepare a Research Proposal Portfolio which they will submit and present to an Academic Board.  

To find out more about the Professional Doctorate (Engineering) visit the programme page.

Duration: 

  • 12 week module beginning in January 

Download Qualifer module brochure. 

When applying please enter the module code PP8001 on the relevant section of the application.

The module involves a reflective component exploring the following:

  • What is a doctorate?
  • How to develop a professional portfolio?
  • What is knowledge - academic and professional knowledge?
  • Philosophy of research. Professional development.
  • The Engineer as a Professional. Delivering a unique contribution to professional knowledge. 
  • Identification and assessment of on-going research within their profession; Engineering Ethics, Engineers in Society, Responsibility in Engineering.

Participants will be required to identify a problem that is significant to their industry or profession to propose an appropriate approach to solving this problem. This problem definition will form the basis of a submission to the Professional Doctorate in Engineering Academic Board.

  • Mid January - Qualifier Module Information day on campus 
  • End of Jan to Mid March
    • Various support contact points delivered online 
    • Library (how to use) session 
    • Academic Writing 
    • Q&A sessions with Course Director 
    • Q&A sessions with programme team.
  • Mid/End March - Research Proposal Submission 
  • End March/Early April - Research Proposal Presentation   

Note: as a preparatory programme for the PDEng, the same entry requirements apply

  • Candidates would typically hold a 2.1 honours degree in a relevant area and five years’ experience.

€250

 

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