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 academic.programmes@mu.ie and where relevant (i.e., postgraduate programmes), copied to the Dean of Graduate Studies. 

    Proposals for new micro-credentials should also be sent to Dr Zsuzsanna Zarka, who is Project Lead for the University's involvement in the IUA Micro-credentials project. 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 Dean of Teaching 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.
     

    Academic Programme Proposal Forms 2022-23

    New Programme Proposal Form 2022-23
    Modification to Programme Proposal Form 2022-23
    New Elective Stream Proposal Form 2022-23
    Micro-credential Proposal Form 2022-23

     

     Guide to the Process for Approval of New Academic Programmes and Modules

    Guide for Development of Programmes and Modules 2023
    New Academic Programme Proposal Process 2022-23
    Maynooth University Framework for Micro-credentials May 2022

     

    Deadlines for submission of Programme Proposals during academic year 2022-23

    Undergraduate programmes requiring CAO entry in 2023 for admission in September 2024 

    4 November 2022

    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 inclusion in the CAO Handbook for 2024 admission.

    Postgraduate programmes and programmes not requiring CAO entry for admission in September 2023 

    25 November 2022

    Programmes 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.

    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
    26 August 2022 14 September 2022
    30 September 2022 19 October 2022
    4 November 2022 23 November 2022
    25 November 2022 14 December 2022
    21 December 2022 18 January 2023
    10 February 2023 1 March 2023

    If you have any queries in relation to academic programme proposals, please email academic.programmes@mu.ie. 
     

    Academic Programmes Committee 2019-2022:

    Chair: Vice-President Academic:
    Professor Aidan Mulkeen, Registrar

    Faculty of Arts, Celtic Studies and Philosophy:
    Dr Susi Gottlöber, Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning
    Dr Tracey Ní Mhaonaigh 
    Professor Chris Morris

    Faculty of Science and Engineering:
    Professor Ronan Farrell, 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 Catriona O'Toole
    Dr Adrian Kavanagh

    Vice-President International:
    Professor Patrick McCole

    Dean of Teaching and Learning:
    Professor Alison Hood

    Graduate Studies:
    Professor John Cullen, Interim Dean

    Representative of Graduate Studies Office:
    Ms Ita McGuigan, Director of Postgraduate Academic Programmes

    Registry:
    Dr Adrienne Kendlin
    Ms Niamh Lynch
    Dr John McGinnity

    Bursar's Office:
    Ms Jane Corcoran

    Students' Union:
    Ms Alex Balfe (VP Education, MSU)

      Academic Programmes Committee Terms of Reference

    Committee Meeting Dates 2022-2023:

    Wednesday, 14 September 2022, 11:00am
    Wednesday, 19 October 2022, 11:00am
    Wednesday, 23 November 2022, 11:00am
    Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 11:00am
    Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 11:00am
    Wednesday, 1 March 2023, 11:00am
    Wednesday, 10 May 2023, 11:00am

     New Academic Programme Proposal Process 2022-23