M.Ed. In Adult and Community Education

at Maynooth University

Candidates must have a primary degree with a minimum grade of 2:1 in one of the social sciences (Adult Education, community work, social care, sociology, political science, economics, psychology, anthropology, education etc.) or have a minimum grade of 2:1 in the Postgraduate Diploma in Adult, Community and Further Education/the Higher Diploma in Further Education. These are the minimum entry requirements and meeting these requirements will not guarantee an offer of entry onto the programme

Selection will be based on application, interview and references. Interviews will take place mid-June.  The interview will include a discussion of the candidate’s proposed research topic.

Should we consider late applications, late interviews will take place in August.

Please note: The University may waive these entry conditions in certain cases.

Minimum English language requirements:

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score

• TOEFL (Paper based test): 585

• TOEFL (Internet based test): 95

• PTE (Pearson): 62

National University of Ireland Maynooth’s TOEFL code is 8850

The fees for MEd in Adult and Community Education may vary from €6,500 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

The MEd is particularly suited to those who are seeking theoretical frameworks from which to explore and question the assumptions that underpin their work practices and critical reflection.