Education - Adult & Community Education - Research
The overall aim of the Structured MLitt 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.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
2 years full-time or 3 years part-time.
Entry Requirements
Primary degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
Proposal of approximately 5,000 words which needs to be sent to the academic co-ordinator and then approved.
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
Further information
Commences October
Closing date: research applications are generally accepted at any time
Online application only
PAC Code
MHA04
Applicants for an M.Litt. must submit a research proposal of circa 5,000 words to the Academic Co-ordinator Bríd Connolly in the first instance. Once the Academic Co-ordinator and MLitt Team have approved your proposal then apply through PAC www.pac.ie using PAC Code: MHA04 M.Litt
The following information should be 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 their birth certificate or valid passport.
The overall aim of the Structured MLitt 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 programme is designed to facilitate students to complete within a reasonable time. The Structured MLitt takes two years full-time or three years part-time to complete. The Department is particularly interested in working on research projects concerning radical perspectives on adult learning theory, theoretical and practical studies of community development, womens education, adult basic education, human development programmes, adult guidance and counselling, interventions with marginalised adults and their communities as well as topics in higher education.
The Structured MLitt programme meet the needs of professionals in the field of Adult and Community Education. The compulsory modules are designed to facilitate students progress throughout the programme.
The Department is particularly interested in working on research projects concerning radical perspectives on adult learning theory, theoretical and practical studies of community education, womens education, adult basic education, human development programmes, adult guidance and counselling, interventions with marginalised adults and their communities as well as topics in higher education.
See staff research interests at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/adult-and-community-education/our-research
Programme Directors:
Dr Bernie Grummell Tel: +353 (0) 1 708 3761 Email: bernie.grummell@mu.ie
Dr Fergal Finnegan Tel: +353 (0) 1 708 6059 Email: fergal.finnegan@mu.ie
Programme Administrator
Rose Gallagher Tel:+353 (0) 1 708 3937 Email: rose.gallagher@mu.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/adult-and-community-education