Master of Philosophy in Sustainable Development

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Students shall possess a Bachelor’s degree (EQF/MQF level 6) and a Master’s degree (EQF/MQF level 7) in any area deemed relevant by PI’s Post-Graduate Admissions Board. Students should have proficiency in English or Italian. • Those who are deemed to possess a relevant Master’s degree may proceed directly to the research stage of their PhD. • PhD Students must also submit an outline research proposal (of approximately 1000 words) that fits well with the expertise of PI’s academics. Those who do not have the requisite IT and research competences will be invited to follow separate courses to gain such skills. • Students can sometimes progress directly to a PhD after their undergraduate degree, if they obtain a first class degree. Albeit, at least three years’ work experience would make a significant difference to the student and be an asset when following these studies. Nonetheless, this will be subject to the specific recommendation of the Board for post-graduate admissions; whereupon analysing the documents presented, the Board will ascertain if the student can successfully follow the course or not. Such recommendations of the Board for Post-Graduate Admissions may include: o A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in an area related to the research to be carried out by the candidate. o Completing a stand-alone, Level 7, 30 ECTSs, Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods and Research Methodology as outlined within the MFHEA approved and accredited MSc in Sustainabl

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