Program Overview
The Adult and Community Education at Maynooth University is a MEd programme in Education 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 education. 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 and Community Education 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 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Maynooth, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Adult and Community Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced theories in adult and community education
- Advanced gender studies in adult and community education
- Power, politics and society: adult education in context
- International\thistory of adult and community education
- Ethical perspectives on adult education
- International\tcritical reflective practice in adult education
- Thesis & research completion
- Research methods in adult & comm. Education
- Group supervision & reflexive research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Please note: The University may waive these conditions in certain cases.
Selection will be based on application, interview and references. The interview will include a discussion of the candidate\xc2\x92s proposed research topic.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,500 (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 2029-06-18
- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months