Review of Taught StudentSurvey.ie
The survey has undergone a significant redesign over the past 18 months. This process emphasized collecting data that reflects the central role of the student voice in addressing contemporary concerns in higher education in Ireland. The revised questionnaire has been approved by the Steering Group and will be the survey instrument used for the Taught Student Survey.ie 2026.
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Postgraduate (PGR) Survey Questions
Validity and reliability of the question set
This page outlines the survey questions for both the Postgraduate (PGR) Survey and Taught Student Survey. These surveys are designed to measure student engagement, providing a deeper understanding of the student experience beyond what is typically captured in student satisfaction surveys.
The Postgraduate (PGR) Survey most recently took place Spring 2025, maintaining its biennial cycle.
PGR StudentSurvey.ie
The first national survey for postgraduate research students ran as a pilot in 2018. The survey is referred to as PGR StudentSurvey.ie (formerly ISSE-PGR). A report of independent testing of the validity and reliability of data from the pilot PGR StudentSurvey.ie survey is available below.
StudentSurvey.ie
The same question set was used in 2013, 2014 and 2015. A revised survey for StudentSurvey.ie was introduced in 2016 and will be retained for future years. The revised questions are the result of experiences gained since the 2013 national pilot, analysis of three years’ resulting data, and related national and international developments. The number of questions was reduced and the questions were simplified, but the ability to compare with similar surveys internationally is maintained.
A report of independent testing of the validity and reliability of data for the StudentSurvey.ie 2016 question set is available below.
Following the 2021 peroidic review and inclusion of the additional Topical Module questions, a second independent testing of the validity and reliability of data was carried out in 2023. The report can also be found below.
In 2025, the Survey completed an extensive strategic review and will resume in 2026.
