Overview

Career Options

Graduates including doctoral graduates of the Applied Social Studies program from Maynooth University have pursued a range of careers in community and youth work, public administration, NGOs, academic institutions and research/advisory bodies/careers in social policy consulting and teaching

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Craft and Logics of Social Research

Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching & Learning : Tutors & Demonstrators

Innovation and Research Commercialisation

Professional Skills - Thesis Completion and Career Development

Academic Writing Module

Conference Organisation

Work-based Placement

Research Placement

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00

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Research applications are generally accepted at any time

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maynooth, Ireland

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology Social Policy View 4 other PhDs in Social Policy in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum 2.1 in undergraduate degree. Entry is also subject to Departmental approval of application and the proposed Department's ability to provide supervision.
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.

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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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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