Masters Research

MLitt Research degrees 

The MLitt is a 2 year full-time or 4 year part-time research programme. Although the MLitt is predominately a research degree you will also undertake formal training in research skills as well as other relevant taught modules.

MLitt students may transfer to the PhD programme after completing one year of research subject to the School’s approval.

The MLitt is a thesis of approximately 50,000 words that describes the context, nature, methodology and outcomes of your research. You will work with a supervisor during your studies, the faculty in the School of Archaeology has a wide range of research interests and expertise.

Entry Requirements

You need to hold a Masters degree in a relevant subject, a Bachelors degree or equivalent of at least 2.1 Hons.  If you are not a native English speaker, you will need to demonstrate an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or above.

How to apply

Before applying, you must contact the School of Archaeology Graduate Director - Brendan O'Neill, (opens in a new window)brendan.oneill@ucd.ie , outlining your academic experience to date and your proposed areas of research and supervisor. You will work with your proposed supervisor to produce a research proposal.

You may commence a MLitt in September, January or May each year.  Online Applications

UCD Graduate Studies have a dedicated webpage for research degree programmes, click here for more information. 

Fees and Funding

Please check the fees viawww.ucd.ie/fees

You may be able to apply for a IRC (Irish Research Council) Grant towards your MLitt Degree.