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Candidates normally must have obtained at least a 2nd Class Honours Grade I in their primary degree, or equivalent. In exceptional cases, candidates who do not fulfill this requirement may be accepted. Questions regarding eligibility for the MA programme should be directed to the Postgraduate Coordinator, Dr Arnd Witte, arnd.witte@mu.ie. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Minimum English language requirements: please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non-EU applicants.

Maynooth University’s TOEFL code is 8850

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PAC Code
MHO51 

The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

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. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

The part-time MA in German is a two-year degree programme. The course involves two elements: a set of modules on which students will be examined in January and in May/June, and a dissertation (Minor Thesis) which students are expected to complete during the summer after their 4th semester. 

Duration: 2 years Part-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

GERMAN ** Recommencing in academic year 2024-25. Module selection to be confirmed. **   Registration note:  Module CFA603 (Research skills1: Data collection) must be completed in this programme, either in Year 1 or Year 2.  GNEP600 - GERMAN Credits: n/a Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory METHODOLOGIES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING GERMAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE GN622A 10 2 MINOR THESIS GN625 30 Year-Long RESEARCH SKILLS 1: DATA COLLECTION CFA603 5 1 VIVA VOCE ORAL EXAMINATION GN624A 5 2

Programme Director Dr Arnd Witte
Tel (0)1 708 3717 
Email arnd.witte@mu.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/german
Address Department of German, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

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German is the largest language in Europe in terms of native speakers and one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with more than 100 million native speakers and millions more speaking German as a second language. Germany has also the largest economy in Europe. With many German, Swiss and Austrian banks/companies and many other international firms located in Ireland conducting business in German-speaking Europe, career opportunities in the economic/business sector are plentiful. The MA in German also enhances opportunities in teaching, the civil service, journalism as well as the diplomatic, academic and many other professions.

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