Click on the link below for a guide designed to explain the options within your chosen programme and which will help you make the right choices for you.
MH101 Subject Guide 2020-2021 (includes specific streams)
MH101 Subject Guide 2021 - 2022
(PDF version)
The Registration Schedule for 2021/22 is now available.
Registration Schedule 2021/2022
Registration for all Continuing Students (excluding repeating students) will be done online.
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All Students takings courses (Undergraduate AND Postgraduate), must register at the beginning of each year of their course.
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All Students must refer to the Course finder before they register for their Subjects and Modules.
- Incoming First Year Students who fail to complete their Registration and Documentation Verification on the appointed day must attend Late Registration and Documentation Verification on the date specified. A Late Registration Fee will be charged for any Registration and Verification later than the date specified for a particular course.
- All continuing students are expected to have registered for the next year of their course by the 29th of September.
- Final Date for Registration of Undergraduate Students is 31st of October in any given year.
- The latest date for changing subjects or modules for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students is the 3rd Friday in Semester 1 for Semester 1 modules and the 2nd Friday in Semester 2 for Semester 2 modules. Any changes made after these dates will be subject to a late module change fine.
- The latest date for changing subjects or modules for 1st year students is the 4th Friday in Semester 1 for Semester 1 modules and the 2nd Friday in Semester 2 for Semester 2 modules. Any changes made after these dates will be subject to a late module change fine
- Students with outstanding fees from previous years will not be permitted to register until the outstanding balance is cleared
- A student who wishes to withdraw from the University following registration must complete a formal de-registration process. Click here for details
Students: The University Rules and Regulations are presented to you online each time you register for a year of your course. They must be read and accepted by you in order to proceed with registration.
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There is a €100 late penalty for any First Year student (Undergraduate AND Postgraduate) who fails to register remotely online and go through the Registration and Documentation Verification process on time.
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There is a €100 late penalty for any continuing student (Undergraduate AND Postgraduate) who fails to register online before 5pm, 27th September for the next year of their course..
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A charge of €50 will be applied for module changes requested after both the Semester 1 and Semester 2 deadlines.
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Any module changes made after the deadline must be accompanied by a letter of permission from the department the change is being made in.
All Students must refer to the Course Finder before they register for their Subjects and Modules
All new incoming First Year Undergraduate Students must (1) register remotely online and (2) attend in person for Registration and Documentation Verification.
Students must produce the following documents at their Registration and Documentation verification:
- Birth Certificate, valid Passport, driver's license, passport card or valid government id
- Marriage Certificate (if students wish to register in their married names)
- CAO offer Notice
- PPS Number
- Evidence of Fee Payment
The Admissions Office will send all new 1st Year Undergraduate Students a student pack which will give detailed information on Student Registration and Orientation.
Students are divided into groups by course and it is important that students attend Orientation and their Registration and Documentation Verification on the assigned days.
You can access the Information Leaflet regarding the HEA Access Survey here :
Information Leaflet HEA Equal Access
Important information for Subject Selection in First Arts
- MH101 Students must select two, three or four subjects in First Year, with not more than one subject selected from the same group. Refer to Course Finder for the range of subjects available within MH101.
- Ensure your preferred subject combinations are available in Second and Third Year.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you meet Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) minimum entry requirements for your selected subjects.
All Students must refer to the Course Finder before they register for their Subjects and Modules
All First Year Postgraduates must (1) register remotely online and (2) attend their designated Registration and Documentation Verification slot.
Each Course has an assigned time slot. The dates for Registration are listed in the.
First Year Postgraduates are required to produce the following at registration:
- Birth Certificate, valid passport, driver'r license, passport card or valid government issue photo id.
- Marriage Certificate (for students who wish to register in their married name)
- Official University Degree Parchment or Transcript (The Transcript must include full name, conferring date and name of awarding body). Students registering for the M.Ed / M.Ed School Leadership who do not hold a primary Education degree must also produce evidence of award of a teaching qualification
- Results of Primary Degree examination or Diploma examination where relevant
- PPS Number
Students who obtained their primary undergraduate degree from Maynooth University need only present No.5 from the above list on the day of registration.
Note:You do not have to present your birth cert/passport or degree cert/transcript on the day of registration if you have already submitted these in advance.
Maynooth University reserves the right to insist on receipt of sealed original documents from home institution where doubt exists over documents supplied.
Note to Research Postgraduates:
- When you register for the first time as a Research Postgraduate, you will be registered for your overall qualification, e.g. PHDA, PHDS, MLITT and main subject.
- Structured PhD/Research Modules should only be selected after agreement with your supervisor
- Full details of Structured Module Registration procedures for Research Postgraduates can be found on the Graduate Studies website
Principles: While there are normally defined academic entry requirements for university programmes, it is appropriate that the University has mechanisms to allow entry to applicants who do not meet the normal requirements, but who have equivalent learning achievements which adequately prepare them for the programme. Each application requires individual review, taking into consideration a number of factors, including;
(i) Flexibility to admit applicants from a range of backgrounds,
(ii) Ensuring the highest standards within programmes,
(iii) Avoiding admitting students to programmes for which they are poorly prepared.
There are two processes in use:
1. Non-standard applicants: this process is used where the case is being made that the applicant’s academic qualifications should be considered as the primary basis for admission. This may be supplemented by relevant professional experience.
2. Recognition of prior experiential learning: this is used where the applicant’s professional experience is being used as the primary basis for admission.
This request form should be used in tandem with an application on the Postgraduate Applications Centre, www.pac.ie. It should be submitted well in advance of the commencement and registration of the programme. For most programmes, registration is in August and September each year.
Non-standard applicants
The applicant should document academic courses successfully completed prior to making this application. Where there is also relevant professional experience, the Department will normally review a written personal statement and interview the applicant.
Recognition of prior experiential learning (RPEL)
An initial application is made to the Department concerned, and normally involves a written statement and an interview. Following this, a recommendation is made to the Registrar, who may approve progression to the portfolio stage.
As a second stage, the applicant is required to produce a portfolio demonstrating the relevant experience and capacity. This portfolio is reviewed, and used as the basis for a decision on admission.
Please complete and submit this form:
Non standard entry/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPEL)
All Students must refer to the Course Finder before they register for their Subjects and Modules
Erasmus and Study Abroad [International] students
- Applications to study in Maynooth University as an Erasmus or a Study Abroad Student are handled by the International Office
- Successful applicants will be notified by the International Office in relation to formal registration
- Registration dates and times are also available in the Registration Schedule below
(including Erasmus and Study Abroad Student Information)
Occasional Students
- Undergraduate Applications to study modules in Maynooth University as an Occasional Student are handled by the Admissions Office
- There is an application fee of €25 for each application
- If your application is successful, the Student Records and Registration Office is notified by the Admissions Office and we will initiate your registration
- Postgraduate applications to study modules are handled by the Graduate Studies Office
All Students must refer to the Course Finder before they register for their Subjects and Modules
All Continuing Students (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) register online using the Student Web Services facility.
- You will not be permitted to Register online if you have an outstanding fees balance from the previous year
- Online Registration remains open until the 29th of September of each Academic Year. Registration after this date will incur the Late Registration Penalty of €100
- Students are advised that capped modules are on a 'first come, first served' basis
- Once registered please check your 'Proof of Registration' to ensure you have selected the correct Qualification, Subjects and Modules
- If your fees are not in order when you register your MyCard will be inactive and you will not have access to the library and you will not be permitted to obtain letters or have any forms stamped.
If you have any difficulty registering online please contact the Student Records and Registration Office:
- Call in Person to the Student Records and Registration office on the South Campus
- Email records.office@mu.ie
- Telephone 01 708 3813
Students who intend to take up an English Language Teaching Assistantship must complete the below form:
R12, English Language Teaching Assistant Registration
Students who intend their Teaching Assistantship to form part of the final qualification should note that they must register for their year abroad via the Student Web.
Please note: As with students who go on Erasmus, teaching assistantship students are liable for University fees when they register, and are required to meet academic requirements for satisfactory progress.
Students who intend to take up an Approved Placement Abroad must complete the below form:
R12.1 Approved Placement Abroad Registration
All Students must refer to the Course Finder before registering for their Subjects and Modules
Students who have deferred their registration before the 31st of October and wish to return the following academic year will be able to log in to the Student Web Services and register online. Please refer to the Continuing Students tab.
Students who have deferred their registration after the 31st of October and wish to return the following academic year will not be able to register online and will need to complete the appropriate Repeat Registration Form.
Postgraduate students may be granted an extension beyond the normal maximum period with permission of the Head of Department and also the Registrar or Dean of Graduate Studies.
Please complete the form below in order to apply for an extension.
Form R4
R4, Postgraduate Registration Extension Request
Translation of Name
Translation of Name form
- Please download/print the above form and complete it
- Follow the instructions listed on the form
- Return the completed form to the Student Records and Registration Office and we will update your details
Updating Your Surname
- If you wish to update your surname from your maiden name to your married name you must present your marriage certificate to the Student Records and Registration Office and we will update your details
- If you wish to update your name by deed poll, please present the official document to the Student Records and Registration Office and we will update your details.
Updating Your Contact Details
- Current Students who wish to update their contact details can change them online using the Student Web Services
- Past Students who wish to update their contact details must email our office at records.office@mu.ie with your new details
Name Change Request Form
- To apply for a name change on your record please fill out the following form and return to the Student Records and Registration Office.
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Name Change Request Form
Name and Gender Change Request Form
- To apply for a name and gender change on your record please fill our the following form and return to the Student Records and Registration Office.
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Name and Gender Change Request Form
We can not update contact details by telephone.
To find out more about obtaining a receipt for fees or any other fee query, please contact the
University Fees & Grants Office
To contact the Fees & Grants Office, please:
- Call in person to the office located in Central Registration in Humanity House on the South Campus
- Email fees.office@mu.ie
- Telephone 01 708 4747
