
Overview
Towards that end, the structured PhD programme offers a framework which facilitates independent research, whilst providing milestones for measuring progress.
Students of the Law programme from Maynooth University will be equipped with methodological and analytical tools for advanced research in law through a number of taught modules across the Faculty. These will be supplemented by periodic one-on-one supervision meetings. Students will also have opportunities to actively engage in other aspects of academic writing and publishing during the course of their education. In addition, the Department of Law’s research seminar series offers a constructive forum for presenting and debating research.
Career
The skills acquired during the programme of doctoral study will prepare students for a wide range of careers including academia, private industry, and public service.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- The Craft and Logics of Social Research
- Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching &
- Learning: Tutors & Demonstrators
- Personal Development and Employability Module
- Finding Information for Your Thesis
- Academic Writing Module
- Advanced Communication Skills (Conference Presentation)
- Advanced Communication Skills (Publication)
- Seminar Series
- Legal Research Methodology
- Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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European Law Civil & Private Law Business LawExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Candidates should ordinarily have a master’s degree in law. Candidates with a 1st class undergraduate degree will be considered in exceptional cases.
- Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
15000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
6500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6500 EUR per year during 48 months.
Part time EU: 4330 EUR
Living costs for Maynooth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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