Program Overview
The Modern Languages at Maynooth University is a MA programme in Humanities 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 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 Modern Languages 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 Modern Languages 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
- [\'Expression \xc3\xa9crite et orale pour \xc3\xa9tudiants de maitrise/advanced writing and presentation skills in french\', \'Narratives of conflict in 20th-century france: texts and contexts\', \'International\\tresearch skills / research methodology\', \'International\\tnarratives of conflict (spain)\', "Ecrire l\'exil 4/narratives of exile 4", "Ecrire l\'exil 1", \'International\\tintroduction to intercultural studies\', \'Approaches to translation studies\', \'Traduction pratique\', \'International\\tnarratives of conflict in german culture\', \'Minor thesis\', \'International\\tnarratives of conflict (latin america)\', "Ecrire l\'exil 3/narratives of exile 3", "Ecrire l\'exil 2", "International\\tcontemporary european women\'s writing"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates normally must have obtained at least a 2nd Class Honours Grade I in their primary degree, or equivalent. 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 2029-06-18
- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months