M.LITT.(Research) Adult and Community Education in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University

Maynooth University | Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 14,000
(c. USD16,202.9)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Structured MLitt Programme's primary goal is to enable students to advance knowledge in adult and community education through original research. This structured program helps learners finish their studies efficiently, offering full-time completion in two years or part-time in three. The Department focuses on research areas including critical approaches to adult learning theory, community development practices, women's educational initiatives, fundamental adult education, personal growth programs, adult counseling services, outreach for disadvantaged adults and communities, along with higher education themes.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

MLitt entry requirements:

Primary degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Proposal of approximately 5,000 words which needs to be sent to the academic co-ordinator and then approved.

IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category.

Research applications are generally accepted at any time

Tuition EUR 14,000

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