11 PhD programmes in Education & Training in Ireland

Higher Education Professionals
The Higher Education Professionals programme from University College Cork is a full-time cohort-based programme that runs for four years. The programme involves the completion of research in your chosen discipline, leading to the submission of a PhD thesis by publication.

Higher and Adult Education
The Higher and Adult Education programme from Maynooth University brings together practitioners with substantial experience in the design, implementation and delivery across a wide range of higher and adult education contexts.

Education
The Education programme from Maynooth University is a research degree that supports students in engaging in research at the highest academic level.

Education
The Doctor of Education Maynooth University is designed for those who wish to undertake doctoral studies specifically related to their work in the field of education.

Cohort PhD in Education
This Cohort PhD in Education programme from University College Cork involves the completion of high-level research work leading to the submission and examination of a PhD Thesis (up to a maximum of 60,000 words), work on which is undertaken over the 48 months of the programme. The thesis will be completed and submitted for assessment at the end of Year 4.

Adult and Community Education
The overall aim of the Adult and Community Education programme from Maynooth University is to facilitate the students in making an original contribution to the knowledge base in the field of adult and community education through research. It meets the needs of practitioners in the field of adult and community education.
Education and Lifelong Learning
The Structured PhD in Education and Lifelong Learning at University College Dublin is one of the most challenging, rewarding and exciting graduate programmes in Education.
Educational Psychology
At the University College Dublin, we offer our gradaute students a phd degree in Educational Psychology.
Educational and Child Psychology
The Educational and Child Psychology program from Mary Immaculate College is a highly sought-after three-year, full-time professional training course for applicants interested in pursuing a career as an educational psychologist.
Children and Youth Studies
The Structured PhD in Children and Youth Studies at University College Dublin offers students the opportunity to explore an issue of significant interest through research, that will lead to the generation of new knowledge adding to research, practice and policy.
Education (Structured)
The Education (Structured) programme of the Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick is a programme designed in line with best international practice in doctoral education and research and share classes with students from a diverse backgrounds in education and related interdisciplinary fields including sociology, psychology, history, and philosophy.