Overview
The Department of Adult and Community Education is firmly committed to equality and social justice. We believe that education is a fundamental human right and collaborative, critical adult education has the power to transform individuals and change society for the better. We have the leading centre for research on adult education in Ireland and have built an excellent international reputation for our work on further education, higher education, adult guidance, community development and transformative learning.
Our research interests and projects concern critical pedagogy, access and equality in adult and higher education, adult guidance and counselling, community education, critical policy studies, transformative learning and active citizenship. We actively support innovative and creative methodological approaches to research with a strong focus on participatory approaches.
Career
While the participants on Adult and Community Education programme from Maynooth University will be skilled professionals on entry to the programme, experience over the four years will prepare them to further advance in their professional and academic careers in the areas of research, policy development, teaching and engagement.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Funding Application
- The Craft and Logics of Social Research
- Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching & Learning: Tutors & Demonstrators
- Professional Skills - Thesis Completion and Career Development
- Academic Writing Module
- Prior Learning Portfolio Development
- Personal Progress Programme
- Advanced Gender Studies in Adult and Community Education
- Ethical Perspectives on Adult Education
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Primary degree (or equivalent) and a Masters degree in Adult and Community Education or a relevant discipline,
Experience in higher or adult education,
- Proven ability in academic writing.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
14000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14000 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: 4,330 Euro (PT tuition is for EU)
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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Scholarships Information
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