Maynooth,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Applied Social Studies 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. USD16,261.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Prospective candidates are invited to informally contact the Department to explore their ideas and assess alignment with the Department's research focus and capabilities. For formal applications, those seeking to pursue a research degree must prepare a written proposal of 3,000-4,000 words and seek departmental feedback regarding the topic's suitability and supervisor availability.
The research proposal should include:
An overview of the primary research subject to be examined
Identification of key discussions and challenges related to the study
Details about the literature to be reviewed, data to be gathered or analyzed, and methodologies to be employed
A summary of the potential impact the research may have on its respective field
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum 2.1 in undergraduate degree. Entry is also subject to Departmental approval of application and the proposed Departments ability to provide supervision.
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
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