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| The overall aim of the Structured PhD Programme is to facilitate the students in making an original contribution to the knowledge base in the field of adult and community education through research. This is part of a University-wide programme, which provides modules that students can undertake in the course of their studies. These are broadly categorised under three headings: - Subject Specific Skills/Advanced Specialist Modules
- Generic Skills
- Transferable Skills This programme is designed to facilitate students to complete within a reasonable time. The Structured PhD takes four years full-time or six years part-time to complete. Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time Commences
September
Note re. registration The following modules must be successfully completed over the course of your programme and before you will be permitted to submit your thesis. Students should always consult their supervisor for advice on when in the programme to register for these modules. - AD802 PERSONAL PROGRESS PROGRAMME
- AD805A ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES ON ADULT EDUCATION
- AD863A ENGAGING WITH SCHOLARLY COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE: CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
- AD863B PUBLISHING IN SCHOLARLY COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
- AD899 THESIS & RESEARCH COMPLETION
| AD900 - ADULT & COMMUNITY EDUCATION | Credits: n/a Not compulsory:  | The PhD is an advanced research degree that requires considerable initiative on the part of the student to engage in independent, original scholarship. The objective of the PhD programme is to provide students with professional training in anthropological research and to produce scholars capable of contributing to international networks in the discipline in an original, ethical, and effective fashion. To this end, the programme provides students with the necessary research skills, along with any other specialist training, required for their research project. Above all, the department aims to provide students with the opportunity to pursue effectively their own specific research interests, working independently under the mentorship of members of staff, who will provide detailed feedback and advice on the work. Commences
PhD students adjust to the life of the department best when they begin in September, but starting dates are negotiable. Closing date
We prefer to receive applications no later than May 31st for the following academic year, but PhD applications are generally accepted at any time, and decisions are made on a rolling basis on completed applications. | AN900 - ANTHROPOLOGY | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | The PhD in Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies offers research opportunities for students with specific interest in the field of Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies. The research profiles of staff members are very varied, covering applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, second language acquisition, corpus linguistics, bi- and multilingualism, second language pedagogy, intercultural studies, intercultural competence and the role of English in a globalised world. Research in related areas is also welcome, including language-specific research in applied linguistics and intercultural studies in (or through) German, Spanish or French. Commences
September (or other agreed time) | AL900 - APPLIED LINGUISTICS & INTERCULTURAL STUDIES | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | Interested individuals are encouraged to make an informal approach to the Department to discuss their proposal and establish an initial fit between their interests and the Department’s research priorities and expertise. Formally, an applicant wishing to undertake a research degree should submit a research proposal in writing of 3,000–4,000 words and consult with the Department on the general suitability of the research topic, and on the availability of an appropriate supervisor. The research proposal should provide the following information:
- Introduction to the central research topic that the student proposes to investigate
- Reference to the key debates and issues relevant to the research
- An indication the body of literature that the research will analyse; the main data that will be collected and/or analysed and the methods that will be used
- An outline of the potential significance of the proposed research for the field under investigation Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time Commences
September (or other agreed time)
Only one of SP801, SP803, SP805, SP806 can be taken in any year. This is subject to your Supervisor's approval. | BS900 - APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | The objective of the structured research programme in Business is to create a framework that complements and supports independent research, whilst providing milestones through which the graduate student will advance, and structured educational inputs to support and develop the student. In doing so, the student will be provided with a robust structure for guiding them through the key stages of the PhD programme towards completion. Students will be introduced to the components of advanced research and will be encouraged to actively participate in academic communication and publishing, where applicable. The rigorous nature of the structure aims to ultimately extend the student's capability to contribute to theory by developing new knowledge. Alongside exceptional research training and support, the structured doctorate in Business also aims to provide doctoral graduates with the requisite skills to engage in university-based and broader business and civil communities outside academic contexts. Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time. Commences
September (or other agreed time) | MNL900 - BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | The PhD in Chinese Studies offers research degree opportunities for students with specific interest in the fields of Chinese language, literature and culture. The research profiles of staff members are varied, covering cultural and literary analysis with particular emphasis on: Chinese nationalism and quest for national identity; the conflict and communication between China and the West; China’s sport policy and practice; Chinese martial arts; comparative philosophy; philosophy in literature; Chinese Buddhism. Commences
September (or other agreed time) | CN900 - CHINESE STUDIES | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | The aim of this programme is to provide students with a professional training in academic research in Classics, and to develop their capacity to contribute to international scholarship in the discipline in an original and effective fashion. To this end, the programme seeks to equip students with the necessary skills in research, academic writing, and the ancient languages, along with any other specialist training required for their particular project. Above all, the Department aims to provide the opportunity for students to pursue their own specific research interests, working independently under the supervision of members of staff who will provide detailed guidance, advice, and feedback on the students' work. The primary objective is the production of a substantial contribution to original scholarship in Classics in the form of a thesis. Over the course of the Structured PhD programme students will acquire the habit of independent study and research, along with the capacity to express their ideas effectively and to build upon (and assign due credit to) the research of others. By the end of the programme, they will also have acquired the necessary linguistic and technical competences to be able to engage at an appropriate level with professional scholars. Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time. Commences
September (or other agreed time) | GC900 - GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | | SOIDF9 - CRITICAL INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | | PD900 - DESIGN INNOVATION | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | The Digital Arts and Humanities PhD at An Foras Feasa, NUI Maynooth is part of the structured PhD programme funded by PRTLI 5 in a consortium comprising National University of Ireland Maynooth, National University of Ireland Galway, Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork. What is DAH?
DAH is a four-year structured doctoral research-training programme designed to enable students to carry out research in the arts and humanities at the highest level using new media and computer technologies. The ever-evolving developments in computing and their performative and analytical implications have brought about a quantum leap in arts and humanities research and practice. Digital Arts and Humanities is a field of study, research, teaching, and invention at the intersection of computing and information management with the arts and humanities. The DAH Structured PhD programme creates the research platform, the structures, partnerships and innovation models by which fourthlevel researchers can engage with a wide range of stakeholders in order to contribute to the developing digital arts and humanities community worldwide, as participants and as leaders. DAH promotes advanced practical and academic research in the application of new media and computer technologies, and works with industry partners and cultural institutions to ensure knowledge exchange and career development. DAH at NUI Maynooth
DAH students at NUI Maynooth are part of An Foras Feasa’s research institute which has state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities in the university’s newly-opened Iontas building and a dynamic postgraduate community. Students participate in a collaborative Structured PhD Programme with co-registration in An Foras Feasa and a participating academic department (e.g. English, Music, Media Studies, History, Celtic Studies, Modern Languages). An Foras Feasa specialises in the integration of humanities research with information and communications technologies; particular research strengths in the Institute and its partner departments include digital imaging, digital critical editions, data modeling, digital archives and repository development, humanities computing, software engineering, music technology and multimedia. Applications to the following sample research areas are particularly welcome:
- Digital Literary Studies
- Data mining Historical Social Networks
- Language and Computation
- Understanding and Modelling Online Identity
- Data Infrastructures for Humanities Research
- Computational Philology
- Aspects and Strategies of Live-Electronic Music
- Spectromorphology and Phenomenology
- Digital Signal Processing and Music Creation Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time Commences
September (or other agreed time) | AFF90C - DIGITAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | The PhD programmes in Economics and/or Finance at Maynooth University are built on the foundation developed in the MA programmes. While the MA programmes provide the basic skills and technical knowledge base via taught courses and a directed thesis, the PhD programme builds on this to further students’ skills and knowledge to enable them to do world class research. The four year programme of study includes, in the first and possibly subsequent years, reading courses, taught courses, general skills seminars and independent research, while the second, third and the fourth years of the programme are dedicated primarily to general skills development and independent research. To remain at good progress the PhD candidate must write and present an original piece of research in each year of the programme, and this research must meet the approval of his/her committee. Students who do not perform at the level required by the PhD programme during their studies may be eligible for an MLitt degree with a satisfactory MLitt thesis. Part-Time Option
The PhD programme may be either on a part-time or on a full-time basis. Prospective candidates should, however, bear in mind that part-time PhD programme applicants are not eligible for scholarship funding. Scholarship Funding Opportunities
The Economics, Finance and Accounting Department at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth offers scholarship for a limited number of incoming full-time PhD students. Please see the following link https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/postgraduate-studies/fees-funding-scholarships/john-pat-hume-phd-scholarship Closing date
Rolling Recruitment Commences
September (or other agreed time) | EC900 - ECONOMICS/FINANCE | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | The Structured PhD in Education is a research degree that supports students in engaging in research at the highest academic standard. Students work with a lead supervisor and a co-supervisor to develop a substantive piece of research that makes an original contribution to knowledge in the field and tradition of educational research. This requires significant initiative and self-determination on the part of the student. We understand that students have a range of motivations for undertaking PhD research in Education and work with the student to best meet their interests. Students will be provided with detailed critical feedback on their work and will be supported with ongoing advice on developing their projects. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a range of modules that offer flexibility in designing a pathway that best supports their research project. Students who are interested in practitioner research and in developing their research as part of a community of practice may wish to learn more about our proposed Doctorate in Education programme (with specialisms in Teacher Education and Educational Leadership). Please feel free to consult with course coordinators if you would like further advice on which one would be most suitable for you. Closing date Closing date Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, reviewed and interviews will take place on a quarterly basis. However please note that applicants should ensure that PhD applications are submitted before mid August for a start date in September. For applications received in the last quarter (May and June), interviews will take place in the June before the programme commences the following September. Please note application deadlines if you are applying for university funding awards. In such cases, students may be interviewed in April. https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-studies International students should contact the International Office to ascertain eligibility and learn about application procedures for international students. https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/international/postgraduate Commences PhD students generally tend to adjust to best PhD life when beginning as part of a new community in September, but this can be negotiated on a case by case basis. | ED900 - EDUCATION | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | Candidates take 50 credits over three years. This is comprised of GSA1, GSA2, GSA3, EN841, EN842, EN851, EN852, EN861, EN862 plus at least one other module from the list of optional modules. Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time Commences
September (or other agreed time) | EN900 - ENGLISH | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | | EN90C - ENGLISH COMBINED | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | Under a Structured Research Programme, students are supported in the development of their research by undertaking professional and specialist modules over the course of their research degree. The central objectives of the Structured PhD Programme in French are to allow PhD students to participate in courses delivered outside NUIM; to introduce students to academic communication, and educate them in the same, through active participation and presentation at departmental graduate symposia, at research conferences nationally and internationally. Research Environment: The School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SMLLC) runs friendly, informal research seminars and regularly invites guest lecturers to share their expertise with the Departments in the School. Members of the Department, including postgraduate students, participate in national and international conferences. European Doctorate: PhD students who have a strong European Language element to their research can apply for a Europea. Doctorate. For further information, please consult www.maynoothuniversity.ie/postgraduate-studies. Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time. Commences
September (or other agreed time) | FR900 - FRENCH | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | | FR90C - FRENCH COMBINED | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | The PhD degree is research degree, awarded on the basis of a research thesis. Thesis presentation is supported by a number of taught mandatory Graduate Education modules (GREPs). Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time Commences
September (or other agreed time) | GY900 - GEOGRAPHY | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | | GY90C - GEOGRAPHY COMBINED | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | Maynooth University is one of the main centres of research in German Studies in Ireland. The research profiles of staff members are very varied, covering all periods of German literature and including many aspects of German culture and history. The German Department offers research opportunities relating to all German-speaking countries and, uniquely, relating to theoretical and applied linguistics as well as the theory and practice of Teaching German as a Foreign Language. Other particular areas of research include travel writing, intercultural encounters, aesthetics, minorities, German-Jewish studies and postcolonial studies. Research topics from other areas need to be discussed with the prospective supervisor prior to application. Research Environment
The School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SMLLC) runs friendly, informal research seminars and regularly invites guest lecturers to share their expertise with the Departments in the School. Members of the Department, including postgraduate students, participate in national and international conferences. The option of jointly-supervised research with another Department from the Faculty of Arts, Celtic Studies and Philosophy or the Faculty of Social Sciences is also available. Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time. Commences
September (or other agreed time) | GN900 - GERMAN | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | | GN90C - GERMAN | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | No linked modules at this time | CL90C - GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION COMBINED | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | The award of the PhD is based entirely on a major research thesis. However, to ensure that our graduates obtain as thorough preparation as possible for their future careers, the university has put in place a structured PhD programme. Students in the Faculty of Arts, Celtic Studies and Philosophy PhD programme are required to take 60 credits worth of taught modules over the duration of the programme, of which some are generic, and some are required by the relevant department. Commences
September (or other agreed time)
Students who have already taken module HY661 may not take HY667 | HY900 - HISTORY | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | The PhD in Law is the highest degree offered by the Department of Law. By definition, it is intended to be a qualification obtained after rigorous and original research that contributes to the state of legal scholarship. Towards that end, the structured PhD programme offers a framework which facilitates independent research, whilst providing milestones for measuring progress. Students will be equipped with methodological and analytical tools for advanced research in law through a number of taught modules across the Faculty. These will be supplemented by periodic one-on-one supervision meetings. Students will also have opportunities to actively engage in other aspects of academic writing and publishing during the course of their education. In addition, the Department of Law’s research seminar series offers a constructive forum for presenting and debating research. Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time Commences
September (or other agreed time) Potential candidates should: a) Identify a member of staff as a potential supervisor, and discuss their area of interest. b) Submit a research proposal and CV to the proposed supervisor. After receiving provisional approval, a formal application may be made (see How to Apply). | LW900 - LAW | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | | LW90C - LAW COMBINED | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | The PhD (Arts) is a research degree which usually takes four years to complete. A student must write a thesis under the direction of a member of staff containing a significant new result or an original insight. Collaborations with outside parties have involved work in Chemistry, Medicine, Archaeology, Banking, Computer-Aided Design, and other areas. Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time Commences
September (or other agreed time) Students are provided with a flexible and tailored structured research programme within the Centre for Media Studies, including the development of transferable research skills, specialist knowledge and professional practices. Upon completion of this programme, students will have achieved competence in relevant areas of research, and demonstrated specialist knowledge and skills in their own area of research as well as in knowledge transfer and effective academic communication. This programme will equip them with the professional skills necessary to pursue academic and research careers. An applicant wishing to undertake a research degree should submit a research proposal in writing, and consult with the Centre on the general suitability
of the research topic and on the availability of an appropriate supervisor before submitting an application. Closing date
Rolling. Applications are welcomed throughout the year, for registration in September and January of each academic year. Commences
A PhD in Media Studies can be commenced in September or January of each academic year. | MD900 - MEDIA STUDIES | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | | MD90C - MEDIA STUDIES COMBINED | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | The aim of this programme is to provide students with a professional training in advanced academic research in early Irish literature, language and history, to deepen their knowledge in specific areas of these, and to endow them with the research skills appropriate to work in this field. Closing date Research applications are generally accepted at any time Commences September (or other agreed time) | SG900 - MEDIEVAL IRISH | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | This programme offers a doctoral-level programme in Music for students who wish to engage in high-quality research in selected areas of the discipline. In addition, the PhD/MLitt in Music includes a number of generic and specific skills modules that will complement its research-oriented elements as part of a structured research programme at Maynooth University. The subject of research for the thesis must be approved by the Head of Department and must be based on original research conducted under the direction of a designated member of the Department. Supervision is offered in any of the following areas: PhD in Music (Composition): Students in the PhD in Composition develop a varied portfolio of works totaling ninety minutes in duration. Variations on this format (e.g. single large-scale work submissions) are possible but need to be approved in writing by the supervisor and Head of Department. Portfolios should be accompanied by a written commentary on the works of at least 12,000 words (but not exceeding 30,000 words). Where possible, and as appropriate, submissions should be supported by recorded performances. The final examination is via a viva voce examination with two examiners (one internal and one external) and an independent chair. PhD in Music (Musicology) Students in the PhD in Musicology submit an original research thesis on any topic in musicology for which supervision is available in the Department of Music. Applicants should consult the Department of Music webpages for details of staff expertise. The thesis takes the form of a written text of 80–100K words, subject to a viva voce examination with two examiners (one internal and one external) and an independent chair. PhD in Music (Computer Music) The Computer Music programme allows students to choose between two forms of Thesis submission: (1) by dissertation: a 40-50,000 word thesis together with the proof-of-concept of the technologies developed/discussed, which might include an original composition component together with the technical documentation (e.g. hardware designs, software sources); (2) by publication: 6 – 8 papers, published (or fully accepted for publication) in international peer-reviewed conference proceedings and recognized journals in the field, with at least two journal items, plus a 15,000-18,000 introductory essay binding the published work. One of the published items might be an original composition work. In both options, the final examination is via a viva voce examination with two examiners (one internal and one external) and an independent chair. PhD in Music (Performance) The PhD in/by Performance will appeal to performers interested in developing innovative projects in which performance forms an integral part of scholarly research. By developing an appropriate critical and theoretical framework the project will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. The format of the PhD includes a 40/50k-word dissertation and a 90-minute final concert. The final examination is via a viva voce examination with an independent chair and two examiners (one internal and one external), and a public concert which will be attended by the examiners and the independent chair. Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time Commences
September (or other agreed time)
Note re. registration The following modules must be successfully completed over the course of your programme and before you will be permitted to submit your thesis. Students should always consult their supervisor for advice on when in the programme to register for these modules. - GST11 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS - THESIS COMPLETOIN AND CAREER DEVEOPMENT
- MU801 RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM 1
- MU802 RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM 2
- MU803 RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM 3
| MU900 - MUSIC | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | | MU90C - MUSIC COMBINED | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | Is í aidhm an chláir ná clár struchtúrtha dochtúireachta sa Nua-Ghaeilge a chur ar fáil do mhic léinn ar mian leo tabhairt faoi ardtaighde i réimsí áirithe den disciplín. Is iad cuspóirí an chláir ná scileanna cineálacha. Fad
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Meán Fómhair (nó am eile a shocrófar) | NG900 - NUA GHAEILGE | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | | NG90C - NUA GHAEILGE COMBINED | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | The programme will provide the students with a professional training in academic research in Philosophy, and thus enables them to contribute to national and international scholarship and to interdisciplinary co-operation. The department aims to provide students with the opportunity to work independently under the supervision of members of staff who will provide detailed feedback and advice on the achieved works. The Department of Philosophy wishes to provide a high quality research experience and output, with integrated taught support for all students enrolled on the structured PhD programme. As part of this process, students on this programme will have acquired the philosophical methods that enable them to pursue studies and research independently according to their personal interests in the field. They will also be able to engage at an appropriate level with other professional scholars. Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time Commences
September (or other agreed time) | PH900 - PHILOSOPHY PHD | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | We aim: - To provide high quality research training in a lively intellectual atmosphere
- To promote students’ professional involvement in academic life
- To ensure that students will make a contribution to the advancement of knowledge in sociology
- And to ensure that students will make a contribution to the understanding and well being of contemporary societies By the end of their time as a research postgraduate student in the Department it is our goal that students will: - Have completed a thesis which is a high quality piece of orginal sociological analysis and is at least partly publishable in a peer-reviewed academic outlet
- Have developed and demonstrated a significant level of skill in at least one methodology of sociological research and analysis
- Have a broad knowledge of a number of sub-fields within sociology
- And have had the opportunity to develop teaching and administrative skills and experience Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time however the deadline for applications is the 30th of June if you wish to start in September of the same year. Commences
September
Note re. registration Module SO802A (The craft and logic of social research 1) must be successfully completed over the course of your programme and before you will be permitted to submit your thesis. Students should always consult their supervisor for advice on when in the programme to register for modules. | SO900 - SOCIOLOGY | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | | SO90C - SOCIOLOGY COMBINED | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | Central objectives of the Structured PhD Programme in Spanish are to introduce students to academic communication and educate them in the same through active participation and presentation at departmental graduate symposia, at research conferences nationally and internationally; to foster their specific research skills; to extend their knowledge in their respective and related fields of expertise. Research Environment
The School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SMLLC) runs friendly, informal research seminars and regularly invites guest lecturers to share their expertise with the Departments in the School. Members of the Department, including postgraduate students, participate in national and international conferences. The option of jointly-supervised research with another Department from the Faculty of Arts, Celtic Studies and Philosophy or the Faculty of Social Sciences is also available.
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/spanish/postgraduates European Doctorate
PhD students who have a strong European Language element to their research can apply for a European Doctorate. For further information, please contact Graduate Studies Office at www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/postgraduate-studies. Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time. Commences
September (or other agreed time) | SPA900 - SPANISH | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | | SPA90C - SPANISH COMBINED | Credits: n/a Not compulsory: | | |
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