Overview

The central objectives of the Structured PhD Programme in French are to allow PhD students to participate in courses delivered outside NUIM; to introduce students to academic communication, and educate them in the same, through active participation and presentation at departmental graduate symposia, at research conferences nationally and internationally.

Career

Students who complete the French programme from Maynooth University generally continue with careers in teaching and research at third level.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Development & Employability

Ethics and Academic Practice for Research Students

Finding Information for Your Research

Creative Thinking & Problem Solving

Social Entrepreneurship: Making a Real Difference

Grant Management and Compliance

Smllc Research Colloquium

Conference Participation and Evaluation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

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More details

Research applications are generally accepted at any time.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies View 5 other PhDs in Language Studies in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Candidates for the PhD must have obtained at least 2nd Class Honours Grade I in their primary degree, or equivalent. Candidates for all post-graduate degrees are required to have resided for a period of one academic year or its equivalent in France or a French-speaking region. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

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Tuition Fee

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International

14000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14000 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

6500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6500 EUR per year during 48 months.

Part-time EU: 4,330 EUR

Living costs for Maynooth

650 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Maynooth

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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