This Adult Guidance & Counselling Masters is designed to offer experienced practitioners in the field of adult guidance grounding in practitioner research. Candidates will be required to submit a dissertation in which there is particular emphasis on reflexivity and practice.
Who is the programme for? Are you a subject teacher in a Gaelcholáiste, in Aonad Lán-Ghaeilge or in a Gaeltacht post-primary school? Would you like to improve your Irish-language competence or ability? Would you like to undertake professional development specifically based on the particular requirements involved in teaching through Irish? Would you like to focus on…
This programme provides students with a specialized knowledge in ancient, medieval and Renaissance thought, focusing on philosophical writers, literary and historical themes, and the history of thought. It allows students to explore thematic concerns of writers in the Western tradition from Ancient Greece and Rome to the 16th century and beyond.
This course is designed for students who have a curiosity about the wider world and how humans diversely experience living and being in that world. Anthropology focuses on the links between global and local processes, between abstract theory and real behaviour, equipping students with sophistication in social theory and practical engagement with people in their…
The course is designed for development and humanitarian aid professionals (and those who envisage such a career) who would like to add an anthropological perspective to their development expertise. It provides a holistic and critical approach to culture, the inevitable context of all relief and development activity.
This is an intensive masters degree programme in applied software technology aimed at students and unemployed individuals. The degree, which also offers full-time employment with Ericsson Athlone upon satisfactory completion, is free to students and people out of work. It is supported by Skillnet through its Job Seekers Support Programme funded by the National Training…
In a highly competitive global market place, a masters degree sets you apart from other job applicants. Having a masters degree makes a difference on your CV. It shows your dedication to pursuing advanced study in business as well as your work ethic and commitment. This masters in designed for students who have graduated from…
The MBA course will provide you with a strong theoretical foundation in the broader disciplines of management as well as focusing on the practical application of theory in real-world settings and cases. You will be exposed to the latest thinking in the core disciplines of enterprise, leadership, management organisation, people management, strategy, management of financial…
Why take this course? In a highly competitive global market place, a master’s degree sets you apart from other job applicants. Having a master’s degree makes a difference on your CV. It shows your dedication to pursuing advanced study in business as well as your work ethic and commitment. This masters in designed for students…
The Certificate / Diploma / M Ed in Digital Leadership in Education is designed for those working in education to support them to lead, design, implement and evaluate an integrated and innovative model of digital learning within their educational contexts. Learners will work collaboratively to solve problems that explore the elements key to a successfully…
Teaching and research in Chinese Studies at Maynooth University is focused on culture, society, history and literature rather than on business and commerce. Research includes the role of sport in the making of modern China and modern Ireland, Chinese Cinema and national identity and how Western thinking reshaped traditional Chinese knowledge. The MA in Chinese…
The Masters of Arts in Christian Leadership in Education is an innovative postgraduate programme leading to a professional qualification. The degree is under the auspices of Mary Immaculate College and is awarded by the University of Limerick. The programme will help build much needed educational capacity, respond to the widespread desire for an authentic personal…
This programme is designed to provide graduates with in-depth study of specific topics within the field of Classics, and a set of research skills appropriate to work at this level.
This is a two-year programme, designed to provide graduates with in-depth study in Classics and with the skills necessary for carrying out research in the field. The study of ancient Greek or Latin is compulsory in the first year, and may be continued in the second; prior knowledge of the language is not required.
The research programme equips students with the necessary skills in research, academic writing, and the ancient languages, along with any other specialist training required for their particular project. Above all, the Department aims to provide the opportunity for students to pursue their own specific research interests, working independently under the supervision of members of staff…
The course provides a well-integrated and encompassing programme of taught modules that reflect the major themes of climate change, together with essential technical training in modelling and analysis and are designed to nurture independent and critical thinking on climate change issues.
This course will provide you with the latest knowledge and competencies required by the fastest growing global industry: the cloud. Cloud computing has become a multi-billion euro industry and this course offers specialisations in two key areas: Infrastructure (IaaS - Infrastructure as a Service) and Development (SaaS - Software as a Service). Studying at our…
The MA in Community and Youth Work is an integrated programme of professional education and training in both community work and youth work. The programme is underpinned by a human rights/social justice perspective and places equal emphasis on the development of professional skills and ability and on academic excellence in the social sciences. It prepares…
The MSc in Computer Science (Applied) offers students with degrees that include three years of Computer Science a personalised programme of advanced CS modules to enhance their knowledge and fit their strengths. Furthermore, students deepen their research and practical skills through a project and dissertation plus an industrial work placement meaning they will get the…
The aim of the research degree in computer science is to provide the student with an opportunity to carry out a significant body of research work with the support and supervision of senior academic researchers.
The programme advances the practical, research, and writing skills of graduates while deepening their creative and critical engagement with media of all kinds. Optional pathways within the programme for students include: Irish media history and contemporary media archives; creative interactive computing and digital identities, and writing for screen media and screen production
The MA CREOLE is funded under the EU SOCRATES Programme, in which students are required to spend two of the four semesters at Maynooth University and at European partner institutions: Universitt Wien (Austria), Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (Spain), Universit Lumire Lyon (France), Univerza v Ljubljani (Slovenia) and Stockholms Universitet (Sweden).This unique Master Degree allows the…
Cybersecurity is an essential need for a modern society in which information technology and services pervade every aspect of our lives. Cybersecurity has the fastest growth rate among all areas of IT, with the labour market encountering a severe workforce shortage in this field. The aim of this programme is to provide learners with essential…
Data analytics/science is the science of extracting insight from large amounts of raw data in order to enable better understanding of the processes that created it and so help in analysis, theory exploration and decision making.
This computing course aims to produce high-quality, technically competent, innovative graduates that will become leading practitioners in the field of data analytics. Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to: Conduct independent research and analysis in the field of data analytics Implement a research idea using the latest industry practices Demonstrate expert knowledge…
This masters degree provides graduates with the knowledge and in-depth technical understanding of the key concepts required to design and build dependable software systems. This will be achieved by bringing together the theory and practice of software development through participation in research driven and commercially relevant projects. Three partner universities collaborate to deliver the programme,…
This MSc programme is ideal for anyone aspiring to be an effective radical innovator. In particular, it directly prepares graduates for the roles of innovation leadership, innovation management, product management, strategic marketing, market research and design strategy.
Working with healthcare clinicians and other medical experts, students will acquire a solid grounding in the culture and ethics of engineering for the healthcare industry. Students benefit from a multi-university partnership, attending modules at Dublin City University, the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and Maynooth University.
Digital Humanities is a fast-growing dynamic interdisciplinary field at the cutting edge of 21st century research methods. Ideal for students who wish to learn to use digital technology to analyse and discover new knowledge about heritage and historic and cultural works. The course caters for those with relatively little technical skills from an Arts background…
This course provides rigorous graduate level training in risk analysis to a standard appropriate to a professional practitioner. The prospective student is not required to have any prior background in economics or finance.