Program Overview
The Adult Guidance and Counselling at Maynooth University is a MEd programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Adult Guidance and Counselling programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Maynooth, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Adult Guidance and Counselling programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Thesis & research completion
- Research methods in adult & comm. Education
- Group supervision & reflexive research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Primary Degree; Higher Diploma in Arts (Adult Guidance and Counselling) or equivalent; 3 years experience in the field.
There will also be an informal interview as part of the recruitment process.
Minimum English language requirements:
- IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
- TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
- TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
- PTE (Pearson): 62
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Maynooth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Maynooth University
Maynooth University
Ireland, part of the National University of Ireland
Maynooth University is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. Maynooth University was formerly known as National University of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months