Postgraduate Research Guide

We consider the whole person WE USE A COMPREHENSIVE ADMISSIONS PROCESS THAT TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION YOUR PERSONAL QUALITIES, PRIOR LEARNING AND REASONS FOR UNDERTAKING POSTGRADUATE STUDY. APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE DIRECTLY TO NOTRE DAME AND THERE IS NO APPLICATION FEE. ADMISSION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING The University will consider, on an individual basis, requests for prior workplace and life experience to be assessed as a basis for admission into graduate courses. RESEARCH STUDENTS The selection of any student to undertake a research degree is based on the qualifications of the candidate and on advice provided by academic staff who are professionally qualified to deliver the high-quality research supervision demanded by the University. Admission generally requires the following: Master of Philosophy – A Bachelor’s degree completed to a high standard. Master’s by research – A Bachelor’s degree completed to a high standard, a Bachelor’s degree with high level Honours or a coursework Master’s degree with a dissertation component. Professional Doctorate and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – An Honours or Master’s level degree, completed to a high standard. Previous research experience or professional practice may be required. Those students without experience in research methods will be required to address this through coursework. UNIQUE APPROACH TO UNIVERSITY ADMISSION Notre Dame’s admissions process considers every applicant on an individual basis, which is, like the Notre Dame study experience, focused on the whole person. Research students apply directly to the University for admission. Entry to Notre Dame is based on consideration of a number of factors including the following: › Personal qualities, motivation to study and academic potential; › Contribution to work, church or community life; › Academic record; and › An interview with a member of the academic staff of the University. The interview provides an opportunity for you to ask questions concerning your chosen course, and the University as a whole. It is also about discussing your interests and motivation to study, and your potential needs while at university. 58 Notre Dame Research Guide