EXCELLENCE IN TAUGHT PROGRAMMES AT MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE COURSES
Our Taught Masters Programmes are designed to foster and deepen our students’ knowledge and skills in a specific subject area at postgraduate level. Our programmes offer students the opportunity to specialise in an area of interest closely aligned to their undergraduate degree or current career path, or to expand their skills and knowledge to develop their career path in a new direction.
Our Taught Masters Programmes typically consist of core and optional taught modules, the development of student research skills, and the completion of a minor thesis or practical project. This combination provides our students with a thorough grounding in the specialism of their masters programme, while developing key research, writing and communication skills that are transferable to a wide range of careers within and beyond their chosen specialism.
Full-time students complete the programme within 12 months, with taught modules delivered and assessed over two semesters. The culmination involves the completion of a minor thesis or practical project during the summer. Part-time students usually complete their programme over 2 years, allowing for a more accommodating pace.
Maynooth University offers a wide range of taught master's qualifications including Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Social Science, LLM, Master of Education and Professional Master of Education. These programmes are designed to cater to the varied interests and aspirations of our students, ensuring a well-rounded and fulfilling academic journey.
Conversion Courses
Explore a transition to a new field of study through our Conversion Courses, specifically designed for individuals holding a Level 8 Bachelor degree (or equivalent). These programmes offer a smooth transition into a new field of expertise without requiring prior experience. Maynooth University offers conversion opportunities in 2024 through its Master’s programmes in:
- Digital Marketing
- Business Management
- Law
- IT - Enabled Innovation
- Design Innovation
- Economics
- Finance
- Accounting
- Music
- Professional Master of Education (primary and secondary teaching)
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New Postgraduate Courses
- MSc Business
- MSc Social Research
- MSc Theoretical Physics and Mathematics
- MSc Robotics and Embedded AI
- MSc Environmental Psychology
- MA Business Translation & Intercultural Communication in English & Spanish
Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates
Maynooth University also offers a range of postgraduate diplomas which offer students the opportunity to explore their chosen subject through the completion of taught modules, and without completing a research project or minor thesis. This taught option is offered in conjunction with many of our masters programmes and is delivered over two semesters. We also offer a number of specialised Postgraduate Diplomas to support professional development in Education, or to facilitate the upskilling and reskilling of those in the workforce.
Postgraduate Certificates are shorter 30 ECTS programmes, usually delivered part-time, addressing specific professional or skills development needs.
93.7% Employed
Employer Testimonial
93.7% of Postgraduates were in employment or further study/training within 9 months of graduation
"Intel is proud to have a close relationship with Maynooth University, a valued academic partner here in North Kildare. We have welcomed many MU graduates as Intel employees across a variety of disciplines and areas of business. MU graduates demonstrate strong technical skills and practical experience that are vital in the semiconductor industry. They are eager to apply their knowledge in the workplace and to continue to grow and develop their expertise. MU graduates represent well rounded, work-ready individuals."
93.7% Employed
93.7% of Postgraduates were in employment or further study/training within 9 months of graduation
Employer Testimonial
"Intel is proud to have a close relationship with Maynooth University, a valued academic partner here in North Kildare. We have welcomed many MU graduates as Intel employees across a variety of disciplines and areas of business. MU graduates demonstrate strong technical skills and practical experience that are vital in the semiconductor industry. They are eager to apply their knowledge in the workplace and to continue to grow and develop their expertise. MU graduates represent well rounded, work-ready individuals."
Staff Profiles
Niamh Fortune Head of Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education
Niamh Fortune and current postgraduate students discuss how the Master of Education (Primary) program provides a compelling glimpse into a transformative educational journey rooted in the principles of Friedrich Froebel. By weaving together the core tenets of inclusive education, creativity and reflective practice, the curriculum aims to nurture well-rounded educators. The video underscores the significance of school placement as a central element, recognising its pivotal role in translating theory into practical classroom experience.
Dr Mark Walsh Lecturer and Programme Director of MSc Theoretical Physics & Mathematics
Dr. Mark Walsh's presentation on the MSc Theoretical Physics & Mathematics program provides a comprehensive overview of a dynamic joint venture. The one-year, full-time course integrates mathematics and theoretical physics, offering students a well-rounded understanding of both disciplines. This MSc program is designed to equip students with the skills necessary for research, doctoral studies and diverse industry roles, including data analysis and complex problem-solving.
Prof Valerie Heffernan & Colleagues The School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Professor Valerie Heffernan and colleagues discuss the broad offering of the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Culture- including the new MA Business Translation and Intercultural Communication in English & Spanish. The proposed programme offers students a variety of modules relating to Translation, Intercultural Communication, Business, and Organisational Culture. Other programmes offered from the School of Modern Languages focus not only on English, but also other international languages like French, German and Spanish.
Belinda McKeon Associate Professor of Creative Writing
Building inspiring and craft-focused modules is central to what novelist and playwright Belinda McKeon is bringing to the masters in Creative Writing. Her weekly workshops will allow the student writers to read, critique and make suggestions to their colleagues' work, fostering a creative community within the programme.
Professor Victor Lazzarini Course Director, MSc Sound & Music Computing
Professor Victor Lazzarini talks about the MSc in Sound and Music Computing. As a conversion course it allows students from all over the world, with a multitude of backgrounds, to come together in the Music Technology Laboratory to learn about music hardware, software, sound design and acoustics - the backbone of music technology.
Professor Joseph Coughlan School of Business
There is a wide range of both full and part-time masters programmes available to students in the School of Business. The school offers Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Information Systems and Analytics to those who have completed undergraduate degrees in business, but the school also offers conversion programmes for people with different backgrounds.
An tOllamh Tríona Ní Shíocháin Nua-Ghaeilge
Is cúrsaí MA agus PhD iad seo d’ealaíontóirí traidisiúnta agus comhaimseartha na Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta ar mian leo cáilíocht iarchéime a bhaint amach sa chleachtas cruthaitheach trí mheán na Gaeilge.
Professor Conor Murphy Department of Geography
Professor Conor Murphy, the Co-Director of the MSc in Climate Change and ICARUS, the Irish Climate Analysis and Research Unit, feels that having alumni from MSc in Climate Change building careers in areas such as the global flood forecasting, working on intergovernmental panels on climate change or advising national governments on climate adaptation and policy is the most rewarding part of his role.
Dr Tadhg McIntyre Course Director of the Masters in Environmental Psychology at Maynooth University
The Masters degree in Environmental Psychology at Maynooth University addresses key issues facing society such as green spaces, and how collaborations with other areas such as geography, sociology and marketing can provide a greater understanding of what needs to be done to protect these biodiverse environments.
Important Dates
Postgraduate Open Day Tuesday 5 March 2024
Maynooth University Open Days Spring Open Day - 27 April 2024 Summer Open Day - 29 June 2024
Postgraduate Induction September 2024
Accommodation Move in dates
Autumn - 15 September 2024 (TBC) Move out date
7 June 2025 (TBC)
PAC Opening Date for 2024/25 academic year 1 November 2023
