University of Liverpool Irish Studies MRes

The University of Liverpool offers the Irish Studies MRes (Qualification type: MRes) as a taught postgraduate research programme. The page describes the programme’s purpose as providing a personalised and focused introduction to postgraduate research and supporting development as an independent researcher with an expert in Irish Studies.

The page describes the Irish Studies MRes as appropriate for progression to PhD level research. It also states that the programme includes a rigorous overview of the current state of scholarship in the selected field, guided directed and individualised reading, support to select a feasible research project, and completion of a substantial research piece (25,000–30,000 words).

The page presents an application process through the University of Liverpool Application Portal: sign in, start the application, submit it, track progress using the Postgraduate Application Tracker, and accept or decline an offer using the Postgraduate Application Tracker. It also states that the University emails applicants when processing starts and when a decision has been made.

• Qualification type: MResStudy mode: full-time or part-timeApplicants for international admissions must provide evidence of English Language proficiency unless the applicant is a national of a majority English speaking countryInternational applicants must submit a personal statement outlining learning ambitionsInternational applicants must submit school or college transcripts/certificatesInternational applicants must submit university transcripts and certified translations if applicableInternational applicants must submit degree certificatesInternational applicants must submit evidence of English Language proficiency (unless exempt as stated)UK applicants must submit a personal statement outlining learning ambitionsUK applicants must submit school or college transcripts/certificatesUK applicants must submit university transcripts and certified translations if applicableUK applicants must submit degree certificates

• No fee to apply for the course

1. Sign into the University of Liverpool Application Portal and start your application
2. Submit your application
3. Track the progress of your application using the Postgraduate Application Tracker (a link will be sent)
4. Wait for emails from the University confirming processing and later when a decision has been made
5. If an offer is made, accept or decline it using the Postgraduate Application Tracker
6. If located in select countries at the time of submitting the application, use the alternative application form; the page lists Cuba, Crimea, Donetsk People’s Republic, Iran, Luhansk People’s Republic, North Korea, and Syria

• School or college transcripts/certificatesUniversity transcripts and certified translations if applicableDegree certificatesPersonal statement outlining your learning ambitionsEvidence of English Language proficiency (required for international applicants unless the applicant is a national of a majority English speaking country)