Maynooth,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Adult and Community Education in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University
Maynooth University
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Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
14,000
(c. USD16,126.88)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Structured PhD Programme's primary goal is to enable students to advance knowledge in adult and community education through original research. It addresses the professional requirements of adult and community education practitioners.
The Department of Adult and Community Education strongly upholds principles of equality and social justice. We view education as an essential human right, recognizing that collaborative, critical adult learning can profoundly impact individuals and drive societal progress. As Ireland's premier research hub for adult education, we've established outstanding global recognition for our work in further education, higher education, adult guidance, community development, and transformative learning. Our research focuses on critical pedagogy, educational access and equity, adult counseling services, community-based education, policy analysis, transformative learning, and civic engagement. We champion inventive research methodologies with particular emphasis on participatory research practices.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification 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.
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.
Closing date: research applications are accepted at any time. Interviews with candidates are typically held in the spring so it is recommended that you contact the co-ordinators well in advance of this during the autumn/winter term with your initial proposal.
Tuition
EUR
14,000