Program Overview
The International Peace Building at Maynooth University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 humanities. 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 International Peace Building 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: 24 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 International Peace Building programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Political Economy of Development
- Introduction to Development Theory and Practice
- Gender and Development
- Adult Learning for Development
- Facilitation for Transformation
- Health and Development
- Sustainable Livelihoods and Climate Change Adaptation
- Human Rights and Advocacy
- Research Methods
- Dissertation
- Mediation Theory + Conflict Analysis
- Mediation Knowledge and Practice
- Protracted Conflict: Applied Concepts and Peace Process Theories
- Conflict: Challenges of Implementing Peace Agreements
- Negotiation Theory and Skills
- Conflict Intervention, stabilisation and the comprehensive approach
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Honours Degree (minimum 2nd class honour) in a cognate discipline, such as international relations, development studies, sociology, politics, etc. Nonstandard applicants who do not possess the minimum level of qualifications will be assessed in line with the University\xc2\x92s policy and procedure on recognition of prior experiential learning.
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
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 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 24 months