MLitt in English

Ireland

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What will I learn?

Overview

Students must take a minimum of 10 credits in taught modules (at least 5 in generic/transferable modules and at least 5 in subject specific/advanced specialist modules) from the structured PhD programme.

Course Structure

Course Duration: 2 years Full-time, 3 years Part-time

Career Options

Students will develop their potential as future academics or may consider careers in teaching.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
€14,000.00 (US$ 15,004) per year
Total Rent for Full Academic Year- 6229 Single room

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

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Maynooth University

Maynooth University, Maynooth,

MAYNOOTH,

Kildare,

W23 F2H6, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

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

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About Maynooth University

Maynooth is an internationally esteemed ‘young’ university with a rich heritage, offering an excellent student learning experience.

  • Located in Ireland’s only university town, 25km from Dublin
  • Three faculties with 34 academic departments
  • No.106 in THE Young Universities Rankings 2022
  • International Office offering friendly, dedicated support