Social Sciences - Postgraduate Course Choices

Fáilte go dtí an Dámh Eolaíochtaí Sóisialta. We are the home of teaching and research across a wide range of subjects: Adult and Community Education; Anthropology; Applied Social Studies; Business and Finance; Design Innovation; Economics; Education; Froebel Primary and Early Childhood Education; Geography; International Development; Law; and Sociology.

Browse our presentations on studying Business, Education, Law and the Social Sciences at postgraduate level in Maynooth University below, and click through to find lots more information about your chosen academic department and the full range of postgraduate programmes that they offer.

Adult and Community Education

The Department of Adult and Community Education is renowned for being the leading academic centre for research and pedagogy in Adult Learning in Ireland. We have built an excellent international reputation for our work on further education, higher education, adult guidance, community development and transformative learning. We offer learner-centred postgraduate programmes from higher diploma to doctoral level.

Anthropology

Anthropologists study people and what they do, wherever in the world that may take us. Our staff bring the world into the classroom and teach students to understand local problems in a global, cross-cultural context. At Maynooth University, our emphasis is on social-cultural anthropology, which is the comparative study of human societies and cultures. We offer a wide variety of options for postgraduate study: the programme you choose depends on your own particular motivations and goals for pursuing postgraduate study.

Applied Social Studies

The Department of Applied Social Studies is the longest established provider of professional education and training in youth work and community work in the country. We have earned an unrivaled reputation for teaching, research and development and offer a range of highly-regarded professional postgraduate programmes, as well as taught and research programmes in Social Policy and Social Work.

Design Innovation

Design Innovation at Maynooth University is a department of interdisciplinary expertise that combines industrial, entrepreneurial and academic excellence in Design. We are focussed on developing research and user-centred, applied practitioners that create impact through design innovation in industries across Ireland and Europe. We offer a well established MSc in Design Innovation as well as research degrees in Design Innovation.

Economics

Our Department of Economics offers a vibrant environment for learning, with researchers who play an influential role in economic development at local and national level. We are passionate about Economics, and convey this enthusiasm through our teaching and research. Our masters programmes in Economics provide excellent training for the many job opportunities that exist for professional economists, both in Ireland and abroad.

Education

At the Education Department of Maynooth University, we are concerned with the study of education. We are engaged in a broad range of educational research, we work to develop and critique the provision of education, and we provide a series of courses aimed at education professionals. Our courses span a range of topics and are designed for the professional educator, for those wanting to become post-primary teachers and for those wishing to deepen their research and scholarly interests.

Geography

Through Geography, you will get to the heart of contemporary issues such as climate and environmental change, geopolitics, the transformation of modern societies and cultures, global health and social inequality, and how cities are evolving. You will learn to think critically, analysing how and why our world changes. Our four taught masters programmes pave the way for a range of exciting professional careers, and enables students to lead and promote active citizenship.

International Development

International Development enables people to critically engage in learning for a better world - a world of equality, sustainability, diversity, respect and justice for all. International Development introduces students to a wide range of contemporary issues which impact on development around the world. We offer flexible learning options for postgraduate students to study part-time, full-time, or remotely, online.

Law and Criminology

We aim to produce graduates who will not only have the skills and confidence to thrive in the global economy, but who will also be socially engaged and active citizens. Your legal studies will be guided by staff who produce internationally-recognised, high-quality research and who will encourage you to reflect on, debate and discuss all of the issues of law and policy you will encounter. We offer a suite of postgraduate programmes designed to complement and add critical value to existing experience and qualifications.

Business

Our School of Business is ranked in the top 20% of Schools of Business in the world in terms of research. Each of our programmes will equip you with advanced knowledge in the area of study, enhance essential skills desired by employers and give you direct access to a wide range of industry experts. These programmes also connect students directly to industry and practice through our summer industry experiences, live industry modules, and skills projects.

Sociology

In a time of crisis and uncertainty we search for an understanding of the world around us. The Dept of Sociology offers a vibrant social and intellectual community that is networked into other departments and institutions at Maynooth University and the community of sociology and politics scholars worldwide. Lay the foundations for a career in social and public affairs, public policy, media and communications and more, with a postgraduate degree in sociology.

Froebel Primary and Early Childhood Education

The Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education is known for the provision of a distinctive student-centred learning experience our students. A Froebel graduate is recognisable for their ability to get the best from their students by nurturing their imaginations, creativity and critical faculties in an environment that respects the dignity and individuality of each child. We offer a range of postgraduate programmes, including the PG Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education and MEd (Research in Practice).

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Social Sciences - Postgraduate Course Choices