We have a wide variety of programmes at Maynooth.
They can be broken down into three main categories: Arts & Social Sciences (MH101), Science & Engineering (MH201) and then all our various other degrees which we call Denominated Degrees.
Now that you’ve made your necessary preparations, it’s time to be sure about your subject choices.
On Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 September we will be hosting a series of Subject Information Talks on campus to help students with their subject choices in advance of registration. Join us and ask our staff anything that’s on your mind about our Arts or Science degrees or any of our courses. We are here to help!
The Maynooth ARTS (MH101) degree is our flexible programme that gives you a wide range of options to customise your studies to match your own interests and goals.
You choose from a wide range of subjects which you can research below, and you can combine them to build your own degree. Of course there are some limits. In each subject there are specific topics that you have to study. But as far as possible, we let you decide.
You don’t have to decide everything at once. You can take up to four subjects in first year, and decide what combination is right for you. We also let you change your mind in the first four weeks of semester one, so if you realise that a subject is not for you, you can choose something else. You can also make some changes to your choices at the start of the second semester.
When you begin second year you will be able to decide the structure of your degree (based on your subjects and results from first year).
By studying Science at Maynooth, you are joining a research tradition that can trace its roots to the first professors of the Royal College of St Patrick, founded in 1795. The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University now comprises the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Experimental Physics, Mathematical Physics, Mathematics and Statistics, and Psychology.
You choose four subjects in first year, one of which has to be Mathematics. The other three science subjects come from a pool of seven. You can research these subjects below in the presentations.
You don’t have to decide until four weeks after commencement of first year. This gives you a chance to sample various subjects before you lock in your choices and make an informed decision.
Review and research your course choice on the Study at Maynooth section of our website. This links to our Course Finder which has further details of course content.
Reflect on your interests. Ask yourself questions:
You can also:
At the beginning of the academic year, you will have up to four weeks to change your mind about your subjects.
Critical Skills is a unique offering to Maynooth University first-year students that will help you transition to third level.