Overview

Key facts

On the Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies programme from Maynooth University research profiles of staff members are very varied, covering applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, second language acquisition, corpus linguistics, bi- and multilingualism, second-language pedagogy, intercultural studies, intercultural competence and the role of English in a globalised world.

Research in related areas is also welcome, including language-specific research in applied linguistics and intercultural studies in (or through) German, Spanish or French.

Careers and opportunities

The PhD in Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies equips its students for entry into a number of career paths, as well as providing existing practitioners and professionals with an opportunity for continuous professional development.

These include: teaching at various levels (particularly university), school management, the business world, politics, publishing and marketing, the media, public relations, journalism, materials development, adult education and support, and indeed further study to postdoc level.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues and Strategies in Contemporary Modern Language Studies

Innovation and Research Commercialisation

Academic Writing Module

Conference Organisation

Conference Participation and Evaluation

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-04 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Linguistics View 4 other PhDs in Linguistics in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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

MA in Chinese Studies, MA in French, MA in German, MA in Spanish, MA in Applied Linguistics (with at least a II.2 degree respectively), or equivalent. Students who do not hold an MA or equivalent qualification (only admitted in exceptional cases) may be required to take modules from the SMLLC MA programme.

Students may, in consultation with their supervisor and the Head of School, take additional MA modules.

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.

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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
EU/EEA

6500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6500 EUR per year

Part-time EU: 4,330 Euro

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.