Study MEd in Adult and Community Education at Maynooth University in Ireland, Faculty of Social Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The MEd in Adult and Community Education is particularly suited to those who are seeking ways of understanding the connections between theoretical frameworks and the assumptions that underpin their work practices. This programme will provide the opportunity for participants to- critically reflect on their experience in the fielddevelop the public debate on social justice and critical citizenshiphave a thorough grounding and an understanding of the background to and influences on research in adult and community education

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

€16,000.00 (US$ 17,147) per year

Total Rent for Full Academic Year- 6229 Single room

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Maynooth University

Maynooth University, Maynooth,

MAYNOOTH,

Kildare,

W23 F2H6, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Candidates must have a primary degree with a minimum grade of 2:1 in one of the social sciences (Adult Education, community work, social care, sociology, political science, economics, psychology, anthropology, education etc.) or have a minimum grade of 2:1 in the Postgraduate Diploma in Adult, Community and Further Education/the Higher Diploma in Further Education. These are the minimum entry requirements and meeting these requirements will not guarantee an offer of entry onto the programme

Selection will be based on application, interview and references. Interviews will take place mid-June. The interview will include a discussion of the candidates proposed research topic.

Should we consider late applications, late interviews will take place in August.

Please note: The University may waive these entry conditions in certain cases.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.