Please see the drop-down menus below for information and resources regarding the programme approval process. If you have any queries in relation to academic programme proposals, please email the Academic Council Office at [email protected].
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Programme Proposal Submissions
Proposals for new programmes, micro-credentials and requests for modifications to existing programmes should be submitted to the Academic Programmes Committee by email at [email protected]. Proposers of major awards may be asked to attend a meeting of the Academic Programmes Committee to speak briefly about their proposals.
Proposals for new micro-credentials should also be sent to [email protected]. Please refer to the Maynooth University Framework for Micro-credentials listed in the guidance section below.
New elective stream proposals should be submitted to the Vice-President for Students and Learning who will then submit to the Academic Programmes Committee.
Programme Proposal Process
If available, the full programme proposal (including the module descriptors with details of assessment and learning outcomes) should be submitted at Stage 1. This will ensure that the proposal is considered in the most efficient and timely manner.
Should the module descriptors and details of assessment and learning outcomes not be submitted at Stage 1 and, if following initial consideration, the Academic Programmes Committee agrees that the programme would be beneficial to the University, the full programme proposal, with a swift turnaround, will be requested from the proposer.
Programme Proposal Templates and Guides
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Academic Programme Proposal Forms 2024-2025 Please refer to the guides further below for advice on the process for the approval of new programmes |
| New Programme Proposal Form 2024-25 |
| Modification to Programme Proposal Form 2024-25 |
| Micro-credential Proposal Form 2024-25 |
| New Elective Stream Proposal Form 2024-25 |
| Integrated Study Abroad Request Form |
| New Collaborating Provider Proposal |
Guide to the Approval Process for New Academic Programmes and Modules |
| Guide for Development of Programmes and Modules |
| Process for New Academic Programme Proposals 2024-25 |
| Maynooth University Framework for Micro-credentials May 2023 |
| Integrated Study Abroad Principles |
Deadlines for Submission of Programme Proposals
Undergraduate programmes requiring entry in the CAO Handbook, for admission in September 2026:
28 October 2024
Please note, programme proposals received after this deadline will be accepted and considered by the Academic Programmes Committee, but the approval process may not be completed on time to ensure entry in the CAO Handbook.
This is also the deadline for undergraduate programmes requiring marketing and recruitment assistance from the International Office.
Postgraduate programmes and programmes not requiring CAO entry, for admission in September 2025:
25 November 2024
Please note, programme proposals received after this deadline will be accepted and considered by the Academic Programmes Committee, but the approval process may not be completed on time to ensure entry to the Postgraduate Prospectus. In this case, responsibility will lie with the Department/School to market these programmes.
This is also the deadline for postgraduate programmes requiring marketing and recruitment assistance from the International Office.
To ensure timely and efficient consideration, it is recommended to submit new programme proposals for consideration by the Academic Programmes Committee as follows:
| Deadline for Submission of Proposals | Initial consideration by the Committee |
| 2 September 2024 | 11 September 2024 |
| 30 September 2024 | 9 October 2024 |
| 28 October 2024 | 6 November 2024 |
| 25 November 2024 | 5 December 2024 |
| 6 January 2025 | 15 January 2025 |
| 24 February 2025 | 5 March 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | 14 May 2025 |
Committee Membership and Meeting Dates
Academic Programmes Committee 2022-2025:
Chair: Professor Ronan Farrell, Vice-President Academic/Registrar
Faculty of Arts and Humanities:
Professor Alison Hood, Dean
Professor Victor Lazzarini
Dr Eoghan Moloney
Dr Susi Gottlöber
Faculty of Science and Engineering:
Professor Paul Moynagh, Interim Dean
Dr John Keating, Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning
Professor John Stephens
Professor Deirdre Desmond
Faculty of Social Sciences:
Professor Peter McNamara, Dean
Dr Helen Shaw, Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning
Dr Adrian Kavanagh
Vacant
Vice-President International:
Professor Patrick McCole
Vice-President Students and Learning:
Professor Tim Thompson
Assistant Registrar and Director of Admissions:
Ms Ita McGuigan
Representative of Graduate Studies Office:
Vacant
Director of Graduate Research:
Professor Fiona Lyddy
Registry:
Dr Adrienne Kendlin
Ms Niamh Lynch
Bursar's Office:
Ms Jane Corcoran
Students' Union:
Mr Roddie McGuinness (VP Academic Affairs, MSU)
Academic Programmes Committee Terms of Reference
Committee Meeting Dates 2024-2025:
Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Thursday, 5 December 2024
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Wednesday, 14 May 2025