Candidates must have a primary degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree) with a minimum grade of 2:1 in one of the social sciences (Adult Education, community work, social care, sociology, political science, economics, psychology, anthropology, education etc.) or have a minimum grade of 2:1 in the Postgraduate Diploma in Adult, Community and Further Education/the Higher Diploma in Further Education. These are the minimum entry requirements and meeting these requirements will not guarantee an offer of entry onto the programme
Selection will be based on application, interview and references. Interviews will take place mid-June. The interview will include a discussion of the candidate’s proposed research topic.
Should we consider late applications, late interviews will take place in August.
Please note: the University may waive these entry conditions in certain cases.
Minimum English language requirements:
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and international applicants.
Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850