| Applications for all Maynooth University postgraduate programmes must be made online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) |
The following information should be uploaded to PAC:www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
* Online PAC application form
* Personal statement of your academic and professional goals (SEE BELOW)
* Names and contact details of two referees who have agreed to write letters of recommendation for you, the reference letters should be included with the other documents uploaded. (SEE BELOW)
* Official transcripts of degrees not earned at Maynooth University**
* A copy of your birth certificate or valid passport (non-Maynooth University students only)
* IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo certificate where English is a second language (at least 6.5 in IELTS test, a score of 580 in print based TOEFL or a score of 110 with Duolingo is required)
**Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. A certified copy is a photocopy of a document that has been stamped and verified by one of the following: a lawyer or solicitor; a local embassy or consulate official; commissioner for oaths or member of judiciary; a British Council official; a university dean or registrar.
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Writing the Personal Statement of Academic and Professional Goals (500 words)
All applicants should provide a personal statement (around 500 words) of your academic and professional goals. Your personal statement should include the following: a brief description of any aspects of your work or other experience which you feel are relevant to the programme; your general research interests in the field of international development; your professional/career goals and how the Postgraduate Diploma in International Development will help you achieve them.
Arranging for letters of recommendation
You must make prior arrangements with two referees to write letters of recommendation on your behalf; these should be academic references or, if you do not have recent academic experience, then some other type of professional reference; personal character references are not appropriate. In your application, provide the names and contact details (preferably emails) of these two referees,
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