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Undergraduate degree (2.2 or higher) in a development-related discipline (e.g. Agricultural Science, Anthropology, Economics, Education, Engineering, Geography, Health-related discipline, Nutrition, Rural Development, Sociology or other Social Science etc) or a recognised international equivalent. Those with a professional background in work related to international development are particularly welcome to apply. In exceptional cases, applicants without a primary degree may be considered on the strength of their professional work experience, other qualifications and completion of a qualifying essay.

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

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 note below)

* Official transcripts of degrees not earned at Maynooth University**

*  valid passport (non-Maynooth University students only)

* English Language certificate (if English is not your first language)

**Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth Univeristy 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.

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.

https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/postgraduate-studies/how-apply

60 ECTS credits are required to complete the full Postgraduate Diploma in International Development. PG Diploma learners must complete four compulsory taught modules (35 credits in total) - Contemporary Global Issues, Challenges and Responses (or Introduction to Development Theory and Practice); Critical Learning and Participatory Development Practice; Gender, Identity and Inclusion; and Research Methods - as well as choose from a number of elective modules to make up the remaining 25 credits. These address subjects such as: Conflict, Development and Security; Political Economy of Environment and Development; Managing Development Organisations; Results Based Management; Anthropology and Development; and Global Food Systems. Students also have an option to take a Development Work Placement module in the second semester. Learners who enroll on the Postgraduate Diploma can transfer to the 90-credit MA in International Development at a later date should they wish to do so, and will get credit for any modules already completed.

Full-time learners take most taught modules in a classroom setting (on-campus delivery), while certain modules are available online only. On-campus delivery of each 10 credit module involves 25 hours of class contact.  Reflecting the diverse needs of our student population, a flexible approach to such delivery is taken with some courses offered through 2.5 hour taught classes over 8-10 weeks with others offered through more concentrated one week blocks of time depending on timetable requirements and arrangements.  Online learning is structured to allow learners to study at their own pace over a semester.

The Postgraduate Diploma in International Development adopts a learner-centred, participative approach to learning. This, combined with the diverse groups of full- and part- time learners, including a significant number of students from the Global South, creates a unique learning environment that builds on both the diverse array of experiences of learners and on the knowledge of experienced academic staff.

Course Duration: 1 year full-time

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Duration: 1 year full-time

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT KDF5 - POST GRAD DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Credits: 60 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ANTHROPOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT AN692 10 2 CONFLICT, DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY KD618D 5 Year-Long CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND RESPONSES KD637 10 1 CRITICAL LEARNING AND PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE KD638 10 1 DEVELOPMENT WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY KD622 10 Year-Long GENDER, IDENTITY AND INCLUSION KD639 5 Year-Long GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEMS, CLIMATE CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT KD621D 5 Year-Long INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENT THEORY & PRACTICE KD634D 10 Year-Long MANAGING DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS KD603D 5 Year-Long POLITICAL ECONOMY OF ENVIRONMENT & DEVELOPMENT KD619D 5 Year-Long RESEARCH METHODS KD606 10 Year-Long RESEARCH METHODS KD606D 10 Year-Long RESULTS BASED MANAGEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT KD632 10 Year-Long

Programme Admissions Dr Tom Campbell

Tel 01 474 7348

Email tom.campbell@mu.ie

Address Room 3.2.3, Education House (North Campus), Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

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Executive Assistant Maria Heneghan

Tel: 01 708 4626

Email internationaldevelopment@mu.ie

Address  Room 3.2.1/3.2.2, Education House (North Campus), Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

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Graduates of this programme are well placed to pursue a career in development and humanitarian related field either overseas or in Ireland, including both ‘hands on’ management/field positions overseas, support roles in head offices and/or working in the development education sphere domestically. The course is appropriate for those already working in the sector but looking to ‘upskill’, those recently returned from overseas work or volunteer experiences or those contemplating a career in the sector.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site