Maynooth University Undergraduate Handbook 2015

Maynooth University 

Undergraduate 

Handbook 2015 

Explore Learn Develop

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Welcome to 

Maynooth 

University 

President’s welcome 

As President of Maynooth 

University I’m delighted that you 

are considering studying with us. 

Maynooth University offers an outstanding 

education in a great range of subjects, and even 

more importantly, we care about teaching and we 

care about you, the individual student. Teaching 

and research are equally important to us, this is 

why you will have the opportunity to learn from 

internationally-renowned researchers and scholars, 

and is why I continue to teach first year Biology. 

We also work constantly to enhance our courses 

and to create an even better experience for 

you the student. We want you to get the most 

from your university education. We want you 

to graduate with the latest knowledge and 

skills in your chosen subject or subjects. 

However, it is just as important that you develop 

the intellectual skills to analyse complex issues, 

make good decisions and communicate your ideas 

clearly. We want you to have the opportunity to 

sample the ideas and ways of thinking of other 

disciplines, to study abroad, or to gain practical 

work experience. And we want you to learn in 

a stimulating university setting, with a warm 

friendly atmosphere, where you can make new 

friends and feel at home. Your education is not 

just about what you learn, but the intellectual, 

analytic and interpersonal skills you develop 

while at university. A Maynooth education allows 

you to develop the knowledge, skills, intellectual 

agility, broad mind and ability to work with others 

that will help you to succeed in work and in life. 

For 2015 entrants we are proud to launch a new 

Maynooth curriculum, which gives you more 

flexibility in customising your degree to your needs. 

The curriculum is built on the same high quality 

subjects as before, but our revised structure 

allows you more flexible choices about how much 

of each subject you study, the option to take 

electives in addition to your chosen subjects, and 

the option to take additional first year modules 

to further develop your academic skills. This 

flexible structure will allow you greater choices, 

and will allow you more opportunities to match 

your learning with your needs and interests. 

Furthermore, we are enhancing our cocurricular 

options, so that you can have 

more choices for studying abroad, work 

experience, and a greater range of sports, 

student societies and voluntary work. 

A Maynooth education will allow you to 

build expertise in your chosen subjects, but 

also to develop the skills, experience and 

confidence which will help you in the next 

phases of your life and career. We hope you 

will join us in 2015 for this opportunity. 

We wish you every success with planning the next 

steps on your journey toward life as a student. 

Professor Philip Nolan, 

President of Maynooth University

Welcome to Maynooth University 

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It’s your degree – 

make the most of it 

an education for life 

As well as developing expertise in your subjects, 

we want you to develop the thinking skills that will 

carry you through life, wherever it takes you. You 

will want to be able to research a topic, analyse and 

assess evidence, evaluate new ideas, form your own 

opinions, and explain your ideas clearly to others. 

You will need these skills to work both in teams and 

alone. You will want to develop the ability to manage 

a task and see it through to completion. These are 

A Maynooth education will 

change your life. It is a fantastic 

experience, and we want to make 

sure you get the most from it. 

skills you will need in university and throughout 

your working life. They are integrated into all our 

degrees, but we also have extra electives in first 

year, which you can choose to take, which focus on 

the development of these very important skills. 

Experience more 

At Maynooth University, we have designed our 

degrees to enable you to study the subjects 

that interest and stimulate you, and develop 

the skills, confidence and experience that 

will stay with you throughout your life. 

A Maynooth University education starts the 

minute you arrive in the town. It’s about being 

a good neighbour, feeling part of a university 

community, as well as joining societies, sports 

clubs, doing voluntary work, taking work 

Dr Moynagh Sullivan of our English Department giving a TEDx talk 

at a TEDx and Fulbright event at Smock Alley April 2014 

placements and studying overseas. Availing of 

be the best you can be 

these opportunities builds your experience, 

Whatever you decide to study, our aim is to help 

you reach the highest possible standard so that 

you (and your potential future employer) know 

you are right up-to-date in your subject. Our 

teaching is linked to the latest research because 

you will study with experts who are leading 

international researchers in their subject. You 

will learn the central ideas and ways of thinking 

in your subject area, and graduate with a degree 

that meets the highest international standards. 

freedom to choose 

In most of our degrees you have the opportunity 

to sample a range of subjects in first year, before 

deciding what you want to specialise in. After first 

year you can customise your study by selecting 

the subjects to continue, and the balance between 

them (if taking more than one). You may even decide 

to take extra options, which we call electives, in 

second year, if some of them spark your interest. 

capabilities and confidence, and enhances your CV. 

your first year 

In your first year, you will study the subjects 

which lay the foundation for your degree. You 

will learn essential concepts in these subjects, 

as well as developing the critical thinking, 

problem-solving and analytic skills that you 

will need in the later years of your degree. 

In most of our degrees you have a choice of 

subjects in first year. This gives you an opportunity 

to broaden your learning, and to make a more 

informed choice about the subjects you will take 

to degree level. In the three year BA degree you 

will typically take three subjects in first year, and 

in the four year B.Sc. you will take four. You will 

have the flexibility to decide on your subject within 

the first four weeks after registration, giving you 

the flexibility to sample a range of subjects. 

In some of our specialised degrees, you may 

have a more restricted choice as you focus in a 

particular subject area earlier in your degree. 

In addition to the core subjects you choose, 

you will have the option to take electives, to 

reinforce those vital intellectual skills that you 

will need in later years, and in the world of work. 

These are designed to help you to develop the 

core intellectual skills that are expected of a 

university graduate. These electives help you to 

develop skills such as how to find key ideas and 

information, organising these ideas to form a 

coherent analysis, and presenting this analysis 

clearly in written and verbal presentations. We know 

that these are what employers really look for and 

that is why we emphasise them in our courses. 

After first year – a flexible structure 

By the start of second year you’ll have settled 

into university life. Now you’ll have the chance to 

customise your own programme of study. You can 

choose a joint major, where you take two subjects 

to degree level. Or if you prefer, in many cases, you 

can take a major/minor route, where you spend 

more time on one subject and less on the other. In 

some subjects, you can choose to do a single major, 

where you study one subject only to degree level. 

In your second year, you’ll have the option of taking 

electives. This is the chance to study a topic from 

another subject area that you may find especially 

interesting – something like climate change, 

philosophy, programming, macroeconomics or 

even a new language like Mandarin Chinese. 

Whatever you prefer, it’s up to you. You 

make the decision at the end of first year, 

so you have plenty of time to choose.

Welcome to Maynooth University 

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This handbook contains 

four sections 

Some terminology explained 

maynooth 

University Open Days 

28th & 29th November 2014 

25th April 2015 & 

27th June 2015 

Credits: 

About Maynooth University 

All about the University, our 

facilities, our international partners, 

scholarships and how to get here. 

Subjects Areas at Maynooth University 

The amount of time you spend studying is 

measured in credits. We use the European 

Credit Transfer System (ECTS), where a 

full year of study is 60 credits. So, a three 

year degree involves 180 credits of study, 

and a 4 year degree involves 240 credits. 

For each subject available at Maynooth 

you can see what the subject area is about, 

the topics you can study, why you should 

consider this subject, areas of expertise in 

that subject at Maynooth and all your options 

for studying this subject at our University. 

Subjects 

In your degree you will specialise in a number 

of subjects. In some of our degrees you 

specialise in one subject, in others you take 

two or more subjects to degree level. 

Degrees at Maynooth University 

Detailed information about each 

of our undergraduate degrees - the 

subject combinations in each and 

how the subjects fit together. 

How to apply 

Details of entry requirements and how 

to go about making your application 

to study at Maynooth University. 

Modules 

Subjects are divided into units of study 

called modules. A module is a self contained 

course with its own assessment. Each 

module carries a credit weight that indicates 

how much study time it takes. Most of 

the modules you will take are 5 credits. 

Electives 

We offer the option to study some topics 

that are outside of your chosen subjects. 

This is normally done in second year, and 

normally involves 10 credits of study. 

Semesters 

We divide the academic year into two 

semesters. The first semester runs from 

September to January, and the second 

semester runs from February to May. 

Course Finder 

Course Finder is our online, interactive course 

tool – future and current Maynooth students 

use it for information about all degree 

courses, subjects, modules and timetables. It 

provides access to the complete database of 

undergraduate and postgraduate programmes 

available at the University. User-friendly and easy 

to navigate, the site provides details such as: 

– Course description and structure – 

full details of required and optional 

modules for each year of each 

subject and degree course 

– Information on current subject modules 

and timetables (check how many 

9 o’clock lectures you might have!) 

– Entry requirements and points 

– Career options 

– Department contact details 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ourcourses

Contents 

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maynooth university at a glance 

Why are more and more students 

choosing Maynooth University 10 

What’s the campus like at Maynooth University 12 

What supports are available 16 

What scholarships are available 

at Maynooth University 24 

What are the options for studying 

overseas during my degree 28 

Notable Alumni and Faculty 32 

What are my options for commuting 

to Maynooth 34 

Choose a subject area you’re 

interested in and visit that 

page to see the degree 

options available to you. 

Subject areas at Maynooth University 

Subject 

PAGE 

Accounting 38 

Anthropology 41 

Biology 44 

Business 47 

Mathematical Physics 115 

Mathematics / Mathematical Studies 118 

Media Studies 122 

Medieval Irish & Celtic Studies 124 

Music 126 

Music Technology 129 

Nua-Ghaeilge 131 

Philosophy 133 

Politics 136 

Product Design 139 

Psychology 142 

Social Science 145 

MH140: BSc Computer Science & Software 

Engineering (Arts Entry) or BSc Multimedia, 

Mobile & Web Development (Arts Entry) 219 

MH201: BSc Science 223 

MH202: BSc Biotechnology 228 


Engineering (Science Entry) or BSc 

Multimedia, Mobile & Web Development 

(Science Entry) 231 

MH204: BSc Physics with Astrophysics 234 

MH206: BSc Theoretical Physics 

& Mathematics or BA Mathematics 238 

MH208: BSc Biological & Biomedical Sciences 243 

MH209: BSc Psychology (through Science) 248 

aPPLYing to maynooth university 

Applying to Maynooth University: 

Leaving Certificate Students 314 


DARE & HEAR 316 


Mature Students 317 


Further Education Students 319 


UK, EU & International Students 323 


Transfer & Occasional Students 324 

Minimum Entry Requirements 326 

Maynooth Summer School 328 

Academic Year 2015 – 2016 330 

Alert List & Changes in CAO Codes 331 

Making your Application: Important Dates 332 

Fees, Grants & Useful Contacts 333 

Postgraduate Studies 335 

NUI Certificate Courses 336 

Glossary of Terms 339 

Chemistry 51 

Chinese Studies 55 

Classics 57 

Community & Youth Work 59 

Community Studies 62 

Computer Science 64 

Digital Media 68 

Economics 70 

Education 73 

Electronic Engineering 77 

Engineering Science 80 

English 83 

Experimental Physics 86 

Finance 89 

French 92 

Geography 94 

German 97 

Greek 99 

Greek and Roman Civilisation 101 

History 103 

International Development 105 

Latin 108 

Law 110 

Local Studies 113 

Sociology 148 

Spanish 151 

Statistics 153 

degrees at maynooth university 

MH001, MH002: Bachelor of Education 158 

MH101: Bachelor of Arts 161 

MH102: BA Music Technology 165 

MH103: Bachelor of Music 168 

MH106: BA Psychology 176 

MH107: Bachelor of Social Science 179 

MH108: BA European Studies 182 

MH109: BA Media Studies 185 

MH110: BA Digital Media 188 

MH111: BA Anthropology 191 

MH112: BA Politics or BA Philosophy, 

Politics & Economics (PPE) 194 

MH113: BA History 200 

MH114: BA English 203 

MH115: BCL (Law & Arts) 206 

MH116: BA Community & Youth Work 

(full-time) 209 

MH119: LLB (Law) 213 

MH121: BA International Development 215 

MH210: BSc Pharmaceutical 

& Biomedical Chemistry 251 

MH212: BSc Science (with Education) 

or Mathematics (with Education) 255 

MH214: BSc Computational Thinking 261 

MH304: BE Electronic Engineering 264 

MH305: BSc Product Design 269 

MH401: BA Finance 272 

MH403: BA Accounting & Finance 275 

MH404: BBS/BBA Business & Management 278 

MH405: BBS/BBA Equine Business 282 

MH406: BCL (Law & Business) 

or BCL (Law & Accounting) 285 

MH407: BBS/BBA Business & Accounting 289 

MH408: BA International Finance & Economics 292 

MH410: BBS/BBA Marketing 296 

MH411: BBS/BBA Entrepreneurship 300 

PART-TIME 

MH801: BA Early Childhood – 

Teaching & Learning 302 


(part time) 209 

MH803: BA Local Studies 

or BA Community Studies 306 

MH901: BA First Arts-Kilkenny Campus 310 

Campus Map 342

Why are more and more students 

choosing Maynooth University 

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Big Issues Being Solved at Maynooth 

Our world-class academics are putting their 

minds to solving many of the big issues 

facing Ireland and the world today. 

Our Growing Student Enrolment – 1980/81 to 2013/14 

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Opportunities to Study Abroad 

All students have an opportunity to study 

abroad during their degree; either for a 

full academic year, graduating with an 

international degree, or for a semester. 

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5,000 

Career Prospects and Development 

Students Come First 

Our students are at the heart of everything we 

do. We want to ensure that our graduates leave 

Maynooth with a world-class degree, and the 

dexterity to take them wherever life leads. 

A Globally Connected University 

With over a third of academic staff 

coming from abroad, and many of our 

own academics and graduates working 

internationally, Maynooth University has 

built up a wealth of global connections. 

No. 1 in Ireland, 67th in the World 

We have been recognised as one of the 

leading new universities in the world, 

ranked #67 in the new Times Higher 

Education 100 Under 50 rankings. 

From computer programmers to teachers, 

scientists to journalists, graduates from 

Maynooth move into a wide variety of careers. 

An Active Campus Life 

Time spent at university is not only for 

academic achievement. Making new friends 

and pursuing new interests are some of 

the most rewarding experiences that a 

university education has to offer. 

World-Class Facilities 

We continue to invest significantly in a 

wide range of technologically-advanced 

facilities catering for our students’ 

academic, social and sporting life here. 

Maynooth, the Perfect Location 

Situated just 25 kilometres west of Dublin city 

centre, and well serviced by bus and rail routes, 

Maynooth is Ireland’s only university town. 

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What’s the campus like 

at Maynooth University 

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Library 

At a total size of over 10,000sqm, the 

The community atmosphere 

around the town and campus is 

University’s recently extended Library caters 

for a diverse range of study styles, from social 

and collaborative, to silent and individual. 

part of what our students love 

about studying here. 

The Library features fully-equipped seminar 

and group study rooms for larger numbers. 

To meet the changing needs of students, the 

From our new Library at the heart 

of the campus, to the range of 

Library offers longer more flexible opening 

hours (particularly during exam times), and 

extensive electronic resources and services. 

lecture theatres and labs, cafés 

and restaurants, you’ll soon find 

Maynooth is a great place to be. 

The new building features ways to take time 

out too, including a Starbucks Café, exhibition 

space, touch tables, landscaped atrium and bean 

bags! It is also a ‘smart’ and very ‘green’ building 

with a seeded roof and a range of technologies 

to minimise its environmental impact. 

The Library has a track record of innovation 

and, as well as books, it lends Kindle readers 

and laptops. In addition to a comprehensive 

desk service, the Library also has designated 

subject librarians for each programme offered. 

Designated subject librarians assist students 

with sourcing information for projects and 

essays. The Library is committed to training 

users in finding, using and managing information. 

Training on all aspects of the Library is provided 

in the initial weeks of the first semester, and on a 

scheduled basis throughout the academic year. 

For more information about the Library, visit 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/library 

@NUIMlibrary 

Facebook/NUI-Maynooth-Library 

Residences / Accommodation 

The University currently houses 

approximately 900 students on-campus 

and a further 296 study bedrooms are 

planned for completion by January 2016. 

The Halls of Residence 

All on-campus accommodation is situated on 

our North Campus, close to lecture, sports and 

recreational facilities. 40% of all on-campus 

accommodation is reserved for 1st year students. 

River Apartments 

These apartments all have en-suite bathrooms. 

A typical apartment has five bedrooms. WiFi 

connectivity is available in each. There is a standard 

utility charge which includes internet access 

(the charge was €8 per week in 2013-2014 – the 

2014-2015 utility charge is not yet confirmed). 

Rye Hall 

All bedrooms in Rye Hall are single and WiFi 

connectivity is available in each. The apartments 

range in size from three bedrooms to seven. 

Village Apartments 

All students in these halls have single rooms 

and WiFi connectivity is available. Each five 

bedroom apartment has two bathrooms. 

There is a utility charge for cleaning which 

is deducted from the student’s deposit. 

Off-Campus Accommodation 

The Residence Office maintains a database of 

off-campus accommodation, with rooms available 

in traditional “digs” accommodation, self-catering 

in family homes and in private rented apartments 

and houses. This information can be accessed 

by registering on maynoothstudentpad.ie. Sign 

up to the “alerts” facility on this website to keep 

up-to-date with the accommodation listings. 

How Do I Apply for On-Campus Accommodation 

All applications for on campus accommodation 

are made online. There are two options: 1. Pay a 

deposit of €250 which secures your place in an initial 

allocation of apartments. This deposit is refunded 

if you do not receive a CAO offer. 2. After this initial 

allocation is booked other prospective students can 

indicate their interest in campus accommodation on 

the online form and wait to see if they are successful 

in the lottery allocation - the lottery takes place 

after the first round of CAO offers in August. 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/campus-life/ 

accommodation 

Tweet @MU_apartments

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Sports Facilities 

Our state-of-the-art campus 

facilities mean that you can 

enjoy all aspects of sport at 

Maynooth – whether you are 

seeking fitness, fun or friendship. 

And if you aim to compete at the 

top of your game, you won’t be 

short of opportunity or support. 

Weekly aerobics and circuit training sessions also 

take place in the sports halls, while outdoor playing 

fields cater for Gaelic football, hurling, soccer, 

camogie and rugby. The nearby River Liffey plays 

host to the canoe and kayak club and you can also 

avail of walking, golf or horse riding at Carton Estate. 

Swimming Pool 

Located on the South Campus, this facility is 

available throughout the academic year. 

Sports Halls 

Available from the beginning of the academic 

year until May, these are the practice and 

competition venues for almost all of our 

indoor sports clubs and the many aerobic 

dance, martial arts and fitness sessions. 

Thanks to a €6.4 million development project, 

the University boasts three indoor sports halls, 

a swimming pool, a magnificent fitness centre, 

fully equipped gymnasium and a weights room. 

There are also three natural turf playing fields and 

an all-weather playing pitch with floodlights. The 

sports halls facilitate sports including badminton, 

basketball, fencing, karate and racquetball. 

Fitness Centre 

Located on the first floor in the Sports Centre 

extension, the Fitness Centre features 

cardiovascular stations including treadmills, 

rowers, bikes and elliptical cross-trainers. 

Staffed at all times, the Fitness Centre 

operates on a commercial basis, but is free 

to all Maynooth University students. 

Weights Room 

The Weights Room, comprising two racks 

of dumbbells, three Olympic barbell sets, 

a 45-degree leg press, along with the 

necessary benches and pulleys, is situated 

on the ground floor of the Sports Centre. 

The Sports Hall, Weights Room and Fitness 

Centre are open from 8am, with activities 

finishing at 10.00pm Monday – Friday and 

on weekends from 11am – 5pm. There is no 

charge to students for use of the facilities. 

Racquetball / Handball Court 

Located on the South Campus 

directly behind Logic House. 

Snooker Hall 

The Snooker Hall is run and maintained 

by the University’s Snooker Club. The facility 

has four full-sized snooker tables, including 

one professional table. It is open from 

9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. and games are charged 

per half-hour. The Snooker Hall is situated in 

the basement of Rye Hall on the North Campus. 

Physical Therapy Room 

Sports massage therapy and injury rehabilitation 

services are available. University sports teams, 

scholarship athletes and individuals can avail of 

in-house sports science-qualified therapists. 

PARTICIPATION 

We believe in encouraging sport and fitness 

for all students – there are no additional costs 

to use the University’s leisure facilities.

What supports are available… 

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This includes the promotion of and access to 

opportunities to broaden and deepen the extracurricular 

(co-curricular) experience, to develop 

and support student societies and other student 

led-initiatives, thus enhancing the student experience 

outside of the classroom, whilst complementing 

the academic mission of the University. 

2. Guidance about study, work 

placements and career options 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-engagement 

Maynooth Students’ Union (MSU) 

Academic Advisory Office 

The Students’ Union is the voice for all students 

at Maynooth University and Saint Patrick’s 

College. As an organisation, it aims to promote 

and protect student rights and interests. Every 

registered student is automatically a member. 

MSU is a point of peer-provided support for 

all academic and non academic issues. 

The Academic Advisory Office has welcomed 

more than 22,000 student visits since its opening 

in 2001. We provide a front office for students 

seeking to access information on regulations and 

progression routes to their degree. Academic 

Advisors are here to help you explore, identify 

and achieve your academic goals, to encourage 

MSU runs a number of services on campus, 

including a Londis shop, a bar which also serves 

hot food daily, a sandwich bar, a second-hand 

bookshop, The Printing Press shop which provides 

photocopying and binding, and a college newspaper 

you to take full advantage of both in-and-out-ofclass 

educational opportunities, and to become an 

independent, self-directed learner and decision 

maker. We aim to nurture and empower all students 

through our programmes, services and initiatives. 

1. To help me settle into 

student life 

2. For guidance about study, work 

placements and career options 

1. Supports to help you 

settle into student life 

called ‘The Print’. MSU provides part-time jobs 

and opportunities to over 50 students. 

The Students’ Union general office is an information 

centre known as the SUHQ and is a key place 

if you need direction/information of any kind. 

Student travel cards, bus tickets and room 

bookings can all be sought for at the SUHQ. 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/centreteaching-and-learning 

The Industrial Placement Office 

The Industrial Placement Office organises 

student placements for those who require a 

placement as an integral part of their degree. 

3. For under-represented 

groups at university 

4. For my health and well-being 

5. If I need extra help with IT, 

mathematics, languages 

The Office of Student Engagement 

There is a lot more to university life than study and 

coursework. Our campus is a vibrant place with a 

wide variety of activities open to all our students. 

Here in Maynooth, we believe strongly in providing a 

complete experience for our students. This includes 

a strong and innovative academic experience, 

as well as providing various activities that help 

the personal development of our students. 

MSU is also the home on campus for Clubs and 

Societies and is where you can find all information on 

any club or society and activities. As well as staging 

daily gigs and events, the Students’ Union also funds 

and oversees the activities of all clubs and societies. 

The Students’ Union is run by students on your behalf. 

Our slogan is to ‘Add Colour to your Experience’ whilst 

here at Maynooth. We encourage you to get involved 

in college life, whether through sports, societies, 

participation in campus events or involvement with 

the Union itself, and the running of its activities. 

Students are assisted in finding suitable placements, 

doing company research, interview preparation and 

CV preparation. Workshops are held on a regular basis 

on topics helpful to students requiring placement. 

Guest speakers from industry are 

welcomed. Interviews are organised 

through the Industrial Placement Office, 

and may be held on campus or on site. 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/computerscience/industrial-placement-office 

The Office of Student Engagement has responsibility 

for the development and support of a wide range 

of activities which aim to contribute to the holistic 

The Students’ Union is also there to help should you 

encounter any issues or challenges as a student. 

education of all students, as well as promote a 

vibrant student life for students at Maynooth. 

www.maynoothsu.ie

Career Development Centre (cdc) 

We provide a service that is professional, informative, 

friendly and empowering. Whether you are visiting the 

help-desk to ask questions, attending our seminars 

and employer presentations, helping yourself to 

free take-away literature, using the computers in 

the CDC Information Room for assessment tests/ 

careers work or talking with us in a one-to-one 

meeting, we are happy to assist you and work with 

you as you progress through planning your career. 

Students can use the CDC in a number of ways: 

– Help-desk 

– CDC Information Room 

– Online resources 

– Self assessment / careers interest tests 

– Individual guidance (meet with a careers adviser) 

– Job listings 

– Seminars / presentations 

– Visiting speakers 

– Employers on campus 

– Careers and postgraduate study fairs 

3. Supports for underrepresented 

groups 

at university 

ACCESS OFFICE 

Maynooth Access Programme (MAP) 

The Maynooth Access Programme (MAP) 

encourages under-represented groups to enter 

third level and provides these groups with support 

through their time at Maynooth. These groups 

include school leavers from socio-economically 

disadvantaged backgrounds, mature students, 

students with disabilities, travellers and refugees. 

We aim to encourage these under-represented 

groups to consider Higher Education as a real option 

and provide access routes and post entry supports. 

The supports are personal, academic and 

financial in nature and are designed to 

promote confidence and independence. 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/access-office 

Mature Student Office 

Approximately 15% of the total Maynooth student 

intake each year comprises mature students (aged 23 

and above). The University encourages applications 

from potential mature students and endeavours to 

support their learning experience once they have been 

admitted. We recognise that coming back to education 

can be challenging after a long gap - many people might 

have left school early, or were once unable to achieve 

their full potential in education due to financial, social 

or family pressures. We therefore encourage potential 

students to contact us or come to one of the Open Days 

or other events that take place during the year to find 

out about our subject areas and degrees, supports, and 

application/selection procedures for mature students. 

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Disability Support 

Over 5% of the student body at Maynooth 

comprises those with disabilities. That’s one of the 

highest participation rates in the country, and we’re 

doing all we can to get that figure even higher. 

Here at Maynooth, we strive to create an 

inclusive campus community where all students 

are afforded the same opportunities to learn, 

socialise, participate and progress. We have a 

wide range of supports that put you, the student, 

at the centre of your academic journey. Our 

supports are designed to be enabling; that is, to 

help our students become independent in their 

learning, thereby easing the transition from school 

to university and from university to career. 

Students who typically register with the Disability 

Office include those with the following disabilities: 

– Asperger’s Syndrome / Autism 

– ADD / ADHD 

– Blind / Vision impaired 

– Deaf / Hard of hearing 

– DCD – Dyspraxia/ Dysgraphia 

– Mental health conditions 

– Neurological conditions (incl. brain injury 

and speech and language disabilities) 

Applications to Maynooth University from 

– Significant ongoing illnesses 

potential students must be made to the 

– Physical disability 

CAO before February 1st. Late applications, 

if available, are updated on our website. 

– Specific learning difficulty 

(incl. Dyslexia and Dyscalculia) 

Mature Student Office contact details: 

Emer Sheerin, Mature Student Officer 

Email: emer.sheerin@nuim.ie 

Tel: 01 708 3307 

Michael Maguire, Mature Student Advisor 

Email: michael.maguire@nuim.ie 

Tel: 01 708 6724 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/studymaynooth/mature-students 

See our website for information on the 

documentation we require, the consultants / 

specialists that can verify a disability, and the 

age limits on reports. While you can register with 

the Disability Office at any time throughout your 

studies, early registration is strongly recommended. 

We put in place a range of supports to ensure 

that students with disabilities have the same 

opportunities for participation and progression 

as the rest of the University community. 

The newly-extended Library connects the North and South Campuses

Supports that are available to students 

with disabilities include: 

– A dedicated Disability Advisor in the Disability 

Office will work with you to identify the supports 

you need to help you achieve your academic goals. 

– A dedicated person in each Academic 

Department, known as a MAP Academic Advisor, 

will help you with any course-related concerns. 

– Student+ is a unique study skills programme 

that blends learning strategies with 

technology, to guide you towards becoming 

a more effective and efficient learner. 

– Technology+ is an innovative module that 

will introduce you to the latest educational 

technologies and show you how to integrate 

these technologies into your learning. 

– Student Central is an academic support 

programme for students with significant 

learning needs. Students who typically avail 

of this support include those with Asperger’s 

Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder or 

mental health conditions such as depression 

or severe anxiety. Support is tailored to 

meet the individual needs of the student. 

– Your Disability Advisor will work with 

you to identify appropriate examination 

accommodations. These might include extra time, 

a smaller venue or use of educational technology. 

– Some students may require support from 

an Educational Support Worker, such as 

an academic/ personal assistant, a note 

taker or a sign language interpreter. 

– Educational technology and training are available 

through the Assistive Technology Centre 

(ATC), and selected software is mainstreamed 

in all computer rooms across the campus. 

Maynooth Access Programme, 

MAP Lodge, North Campus 

Phone: +353 1 7086025 

Email: access.office@nuim.ie 

Tweet @MU_MAP 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/ 

supporting-students-disabilities 

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4. Supports for your health 

and well-being 

Medical Centre 

The on-campus Medical Centre is staffed by two 

nurses, with a General Practitioner in attendance 

four days each week during term. Consultations 

are free of charge to registered students. 

Chaplaincy Service 

Counselling Service 

The Counselling Service is a confidential 

professional service available to all students. 

Counselling provides an opportunity to discuss 

in private any issues or concerns impacting on 

your academic performance or personal health 

and well-being. Counselling is offered on a one-toone 

basis, is short term in nature, and is provided 

free of charge. Confidentiality is assured. 

Chaplaincy offers a range of supports and 

services to students of all faiths and none, 

including availability to listen and to accompany, 

pastoral counselling, spiritual direction and 

prayer opportunities. There are two full-time, 

Catholic, lay Chaplains on campus as well as 

Chaplaincy contacts representing the Church of 

Ireland, Presbyterian and Methodist Churches. 

Engagement with different faiths is also facilitated. 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/campuslife/student-wellbeing-support

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The Language Centre 

IT Support 

5. Extra help with IT, 

mathematics, languages 

Maths Support Centre 

The Mathematics Support Centre (MSC) is a free 

service, providing informal and friendly additional 

support to all undergraduate students at Maynooth. 

The drop-in centre in Rye Hall is the main service that 

the MSC provides during term time. These sessions 

provide a relaxed, friendly and non-judgmental 

atmosphere for students of all ability levels who 

need assistance with any aspect of mathematics or 

mathematics-related subjects. Students are helped 

on a first come, first served basis, and are welcome 

to attend any session; no appointment necessary. 

The MSC also offers on-demand workshops 

for specific topics, study group sessions, 

an online mathematics proficiency course and 

drop-in sessions for second level students. 

The MSC is very popular with students and evidence 

indicates that regular and appropriate engagement 

can increase student retention and progression, 

and students report having more confidence in 

their mathematical ability and having a better 

attitude towards mathematics, e.g. “I nearly failed 

Leaving Certificate maths and almost dropped 

out in my first week of college because maths 

terrified me. I am now definitely taking maths 

for 3rd year and I have been achieving brilliant 

results thanks to support and encouragement 

of the MSC”. Science student, 2013-14. 

For any further information, please contact 

the MSC Manager Dr. Ciarán Mac an Bhaird 

Email: ciaran.macanbhaird@nuim.ie 

or visit www.maynoothuniversity.ie/maths 

The Language Centre at Maynooth offers language 

classes and related services to all users of the 

University and to the general public. Undergraduate 

and postgraduate students, staff and members 

of the public may sign up for courses in modern 

languages from Irish to Chinese, and access 

support tools such as multimedia materials, selfstudy 

resources and online learning facilities. 

The list of languages on offer is extensive: Irish, 

French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Polish, 

Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese and English as a 

foreign language, are offered as standard. 

Apart from classes, the Language Centre has 

a range of facilities for learners, including two 

digital language laboratories, access to a language 

advisor and technician, a self-access learning area 

with PCs, audio-visual resources and satellite 

television and online learning materials. 

Students enrolled in Chinese, French, German, Irish 

or Spanish must sign up for a Language Centre 

class in addition to their departmental classes. 

Students of any course, who wish to learn another 

language, have a number of ways to do so: sign up 

for language class at the Language Centre, use the 

Self-Access Language Learning Room in the Arts 

Building to access self-study material in various 

languages, or join an evening class. Evening classes 

are also available for members of the general public. 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/language-centre 

The Computer Centre caters for the computing 

needs of staff and students, providing services 

including computer rooms (known as PACRs, Public 

Access Computer Rooms), internet access, IT 

support, and computer training. The PACRs, located 

on both North and South Campuses, provide vital 

services such as printing and access to email, the 

Internet, and the University’s own e-learning tool 

Moodle. Computer Centre staff also give advice 

on the purchase of software and hardware. 

Support in some of the computer labs on the 

North Campus is provided by a team of Computer 

Assistants. Here you can find help with queries 

about the usage of the computers and the printers. 

Through the Computer Centre, you can study for 

the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL). 

This is an internationally-recognised qualification 

that denotes a certain standard of computer 

competence. Users learn at their own pace through 

computer-based training. The ECDL may be a 

requirement of certain degree programmes. 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/computer-centre

What scholarships are available 

at Maynooth University 

Entrance Scholarships 

The entrance scholarship scheme is available for 

students who have obtained the following in their 

Leaving Certificate (calculated from six subjects in 

one sitting): 1.Students achieving between 525 & 

545 points receive an Entrance Award of €500 or 2. 

Students achieving 550 points or more are awarded 

€1,000. For students presenting GCE A Levels the 

awards are based on achieving points from three/ 

four subjects in GCE A levels. The award is for one 

academic year following students’ admission to 

the University, payable in two instalments – one 

in November and one in February (subject to 

the student remaining in good standing with the 

University). Campus accommodation is not included. 

If you wish to apply for campus accommodation 

please see page 13 for further details. 


undergraduate-studies/scholarships 

Equine Business Scholarships 

These scholarships, known as the Osborne 

Scholarships, are in honour of the memory of 

Michael Osborne and his immense contribution to 

the Irish and international horse-racing industry. 

A number of scholarships are available for students 

who are admitted to the Equine Business degree 

programme. These scholarships are jointly 

sponsored by Maynooth University and Horse 

Racing Ireland. They are tenable for students for the 

duration of their undergraduate studies (three years) 

as long as they are full-time registered students, and 

progress successfully at the end of each academic 

year. Four scholarships are awarded annually to one 

student from each of the following categories: 

1. School-leaving student with the highest 

point score in examinations. 

2. Mature applicant. 

3. FETAC (Further Education and Training 

Awards Council) applicant. 

4. Student from disadvantaged 

socioeconomic background. 



Disadvantaged Students 

and Students with Disabilities 

A number of benefits, scholarships and bursaries 

are available for students who might not normally be 

in a position to attend third-level education due to 

serious socio-economic disadvantage or disability. 

sport Scholarships 

We award a number of sport 

scholarships annually to 

promote and foster sporting 

talent at the University. 

We aim to relieve students of financial pressures 

so they can focus on their academic and sporting 

development. We currently have sport scholarship 

programmes in GAA, rugby, golf, snooker and 

soccer. These include access to expert coaching, 

fitness training, sports psychology, health 

and nutrition advice, performance analysis 

and lifestyle management assistance. Other 

recognised sports may be considered under the 

scholarship programme for participants competing 

at a very high level, e.g. carded athletes. 

Scholarships are reserved for students who 

have reached or have the potential to reach a 

very high level of performance – competing at 

international, national, inter-provincial, or intercounty 

level. Scholarships may be awarded to 

both undergraduate and postgraduate students 

for the duration of their studies at Maynooth, 

subject to the scholar meeting certain conditions: 

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– Maintaining academic progress and remain 

in good standing with the University 

– Maintaining an impressive record 

of sporting achievement 

– Taking an active role in the 

University club for your sport 

– Competing on behalf of Maynooth 

at inter-varsity competitions 

– Visiting schools or attending open days to discuss 

sporting opportunities at the University 

Applicants can be awarded a concession of up 

to 60 points, but must meet the minimum entry 

requirements for their chosen course of study. 

Students must have attained at least 300 

points in their best six Leaving Certificate 

subjects. Postgraduate applications are 

considered on a case-by-case basis. 



www.maynoothuniversity.ie/access-office

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GAA scholarships 

Golf Scholarships 

All teams have experienced coaches 

Maynooth’s Soccer Development Officer Barry 

Prenderville with Liam Buckley, Manager of our soccer 

scholarship partners St. Patrick’s Athletic FC, Dublin 

HOW TO APPLY 

Application forms are available at 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sport 

Forms must be returned to sportscholarship@ 

nuim.ie by 15th April 2015. Students should 

also apply for their degree course through the 

CAO in the normal way. Applications must be 

accompanied by a sporting reference from a 

coach /national governing body. Each student will 

receive notification of the outcome of her/his 

application. All communication is made via email. 

High performance 

athletes with proven 

ability to compete at an 

international level can apply for 

our CAO points concession (up to 

60 points) in recognition of their 

commitment to sport. Email 

Sports Officer Paul Davis 

paul.davis@nuim.ie 

The University operates a scheme for scholarships 

in Gaelic games for both male and female students 

who are registered full time students on full 

time courses. Applicants are required to have 

demonstrated a high level of performance in 

one of the following; Hurling, Gaelic Football, 

Camogie, Ladies Football or Handball. 

The aim of our scholarship programme is to 

offer talented GAA athletes the opportunity to 

develop their sporting potential through the use 

of top class facilities, performance programmes 

and expertise, combined with an excellent 

academic career. The Maynooth University GAA 

Scholarship is open to both current and prospective 

students, and offers valuable support to students 

in their pursuit for sporting excellence. 

Scholarship Benefits 

– Medical and physiotherapy support 

– Access to cardiovascular fitness suite 

– Access to free weights gym 

– Strength & conditioning support 

– Speed gate fitness analysis & testing 

– Sports injury management 

– Individual functional health screening leading to 

fitness, strength and conditioning programmes 

– Experienced coaching staff 

– Nutritional advice and support 

– Sports psychology and time 

management workshops 

– Financial support 

– Career guidance support 

– Goal setting and performance planning 

– Priority on-campus accommodation in first year 

– Practical experience in various 

roles within the GAA club unit 

More information from Jenny Duffy, GAA 

Development Officer, Phone (01) 7083321, 

Email jenny.duffy@nuim.ie Tweet @NUIMGAA 

Maynooth, in association with Carton House, 

Oceanico Developments, the Golfing Union of 

Ireland and the R&A, offers Paddy Harrington 

golf scholarships to identify and assist with the 

development of golfers of international standard 

during their course of study. The programme 

provides a competitive, structured environment 

with a network of facilities and support services 

which includes access to: Carton House & Royal 

Dublin Golf Clubs, the GUI Academy, an expert 

coaching team for golf coaching , strength & 

conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition & 

lifestyle management and performance analysis. 

The programme promotes individual golfing excellence 

and development while representing the University 

team at national and international collegiate events. 

Our mission is to nurture players with the talent, 

motivation and mindset to fulfil their potential to 

become high performing golfers. Applicants for the 

scholarship must have international and/or provincial 

experience, and a strong track record of achievements. 

More information from the University’s Golf 

Manager, Barry Fennelly. Tel: 0861675056. 

Email: barry.fennelly@nuim.ie 

www.nuimgolf.com. Tweet @NUIMGolf 

Rugby scholarships 

Since 2004, Maynooth University has placed 

a high priority on the development of rugby 

in local schools. This formal development 

paves the way for a continuum of playing 

opportunities for people in the locality from 

age six, through to All Ireland League level. 

The number of Rugby Scholarships at Maynooth 

has increased to 40 over the last two years. 

Rugby Development Officer, Dennis Bowes, 

former Edinburgh rugby captain, manages the 

programme. The focus is on increasing the calibre 

of player entering the scholarship programme. 

Players can enjoy the benefits of the Rugby 

Performance Centre, where they are encouraged 

to develop skills such as strength and 

conditioning, and knowledge of the game, while 

learning about nutrition and tactical skills. 

and all facilities are best in class. 

For more information contact Dennis Bowes, 

Rugby Development Officer, (01) 7086065, 

dennis.bowes@nuim.ie, @NUIMRugby 

Snooker scholarships 

A number of snooker scholarships are available, 

supported by the Republic of Ireland Snooker 

and Billiards Association. More information 

is available from Paul Davis, Sports Officer. 

(01) 7083824 or paul.davis@nuim.ie 

Soccer scholarships 

The University has a strong soccer programme 

in place. We have four men’s teams competing 

in third level leagues; our men’s teams compete 

in every division of the CUFL & the IUFU cup 

competitions annually. We have two women’s 

squads competing in third level competitions. 

Maynooth University Ladies’ Soccer club 

has recently created a partnership with local 

national women’s league club Peamount Utd 

FC. All teams are coached by experienced UEFA 

qualified coaches. For the first time we will have 

two squads competing in the Leinster Senior 

League for the 2014/15 season. These squads 

will compete as Maynooth University Town FC. 

Our soccer scholarship programme is run in 

partnership with St. Patrick’s Athletic Football 

Club - a club which competed in the early rounds 

of the UEFA Champions League in 2014. It is 

envisaged that soccer scholars, of a sufficient 

standard, will have the opportunity to play League 

of Ireland football while pursuing their academic 

qualifications at Maynooth. All applicants are 

considered regardless of which club they currently 

play for. Soccer scholarship students, and students 

that represent Maynooth Soccer, have access to the 

first-class sports facilities and supports on campus. 

Former professional Barry Prenderville is the 

Soccer Development Officer at the University. 

For more information contact Barry (01) 7086054, 

barry.prenderville@nuim.ie or @NUIMSoccer

What are the options for studying 

overseas during my degree 

International Office 

Incoming students 

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The International Office should be the first point 

of contact for all Erasmus students, as well as 

Canada 

Norway 

SWEDEN 

FINLAND 

all students from non-EU countries studying 

at Maynooth University for a semester, a year, 

or their full degree. We offer support with 

applications, orientation and registration, visa & 

immigration, dealing with culture shock, and any 

other issues international students may have. 

USA 

MEXICO 

Columbia 

Ecuador 

Chile 

Argentina 

MAYNOOTH 

university 

Uruguay 

Portugal 

UK 

Netherlands 

Belgium 

FRANCE 

AUSTRIA 

DENMARK 

ITALY 

Lithuania 

Poland 

Czech Republic 

Switzerland 

SPAIN 

GERMANY 

Morocco 

Slovenia 

Turkey 

Russia 

JAPAN 

CHINA 

SOUTH KOREA 

Taiwan 

Singapore 

Australia 

Outgoing students 

The International Office facilitates Maynooth 

students to study abroad as part of their degree. 

Studying abroad for a semester or an academic year is 

an exciting way to enrich your educational experience, 

while getting to know another country and culture. 

It is not only language students who study abroad; 

almost all Maynooth University students have the 

opportunity to study abroad as part of their degree. 

The promotion of study abroad opportunities has 

become an increasingly beneficial educational and 

professional asset to students around the world. 

International experience gained as part of your 

degree will give you an advantage over other 

job seekers. In an increasingly global market, 

employers want to hire people who have experience 

of other cultures, languages and countries. 

As a global University, Maynooth works closely with 

many prestigious higher education institutions to 

promote and facilitate student mobility in Europe, 

Asia, Australia, and North & South America. 

Each academic department also has an 

International Coordinator who works closely 

with the International Office to provide academic 

support to incoming international students and 

current students applying to study abroad. 

Lund University, SWEDEN 

Ryan Reid, ba geography and business 

“Studying abroad has probably been the best 

experience of my life. The chance to make new 

friends from all around the world, learn about 

new cultures and to share my own culture was 

an opportunity that was too good to miss. 

I studied in Lund University in southern 

Sweden. Lund is a student city which is 

brilliant for being immersed in Scandinavian 

life and culture, something which is 

more difficult to do in larger cities. 

My year was full of so many amazing people 

and experiences. I was a volunteer at the 

entirely student-run Lundakarnevalen (a 

massive not-for-profit festival on once every 

four years), played competitive Brännboll, 

experienced Valborg (Sweden’s national 

holiday), studied subjects outside my field of 

study, explored northern Europe (highlight 

being Iceland!) and made lifelong friends 

from Sweden and all over the world. 

I could not recommend studying abroad more; 

it’s a once in a lifetime chance to completely 

throw yourself into another culture and 

experience things you didn’t even know existed”. 

BRAZIL 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/international

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University of Strasbourg, France 

Novancia Business School, Paris, France 

Laura Austin, 

Bao Nguyen , 3rd year, 

final year, Law 

Business & Accounting International 

Wilmington, North Carolina, USA 

Sean Stoll , 

BA English and History, final Year 

“I was lucky enough to spend the last year 

studying abroad at the University of North 

Carolina, Wilmington. I found studying 

abroad to be an amazing experience 

which I would recommend to anyone. 

In studying abroad, as in real estate, location is 

everything. The aspect of Wilmington I enjoyed 

most was definitely the richness of experiences 

to be found in the surrounding area. As a 

History student it was exciting to explore the 

history of Wilmington - finding out that the 

spot where I had decided to go for a burger had 

also borne witness to the southern states’ last, 

desperate stand in the Civil War. But the appeal 

of Wilmington does not lie solely in the past. 

Through UNCW’s Office of International 

Programs I was able to take part in a 

wonderful class which allowed me, and many 

other international students, to become 

immersed in contemporary America. I am 

most grateful to Jennifer Fernandez-Villa 

for bussing us to a variety of locations 

which included a school, a boat ride down 

the Cape Fear river and even a prison”. 

“I chose to spend my third year of law 

in Strasbourg as it has an excellent law 

faculty and is home to the European Court 

of Human Rights, the European Parliament 

and the Council of Europe, which were all 

very welcoming to Erasmus students. 

This year was an opportunity to become 

fluent in a foreign language and to study 

new subjects. As an LLB student, studying 

law in French was a challenge but with 

immersion into French, and with the 

help of the university’s French classes, I 

picked it up very quickly. The law faculty 

in Strasbourg offers a wide variety of 

subjects, which allowed me to study the 

areas of law in which I am most interested. 

Strasbourg is a small, but lively city and 

very student friendly. Almost everything 

is accessible by walking or cycling and is 

serviced by tram. The main university 

campus is located just outside the city 

centre. There is a great night life and day 

and evening events are always organised 

for Erasmus students. These were a 

fantastic way to meet other International 

& Erasmus students and French students”. 

New Orleans, USA 

John Morgan 

Bachelor of Music, Final year 

“The year I studied abroad in New Orleans was 

the best year of my life. Not only did I meet a 

lot of new people and make some friends I will 

have for life, from all over the world, I also got a 

chance to improve my career prospects through 

international experiences as well as specific 

relevant courses taken through my host college, 

Loyola University. I also got to take certain 

modules that could only be found abroad, such 

as “Song of the South”, which was about music 

that was specific to the area the college was in. 

I got a job on campus as a student caller for the 

annual giving phonathon office, I got a position 

on the international student board, I volunteered 

in a homeless shelter in New Orleans, and after 

a year in the southern American heat I no longer 

get sunburned. I learned a lot in my courses 

and through my experiences in America, and I 

travelled a lot, seeing many different states. 

Taking on the Maynooth’s study abroad 

programme was the best decision I have 

made during my studies here, and if I could, 

I would do it all again in a heartbeat. It has 

allowed me to take on a more worldly view, 

to grow as a person, to meet people from all 

walks of life, and to see more of the world 

including nine states all across America”. 

“Who doesn’t love Paris The smell of 

fresh bread from the boulangeries that 

can be found on almost every corner in 

Paris and the croissants for breakfast. 

Having been on holiday in Paris before I felt 

that one week was not enough. I took the 

great opportunity that was provided by the 

University’s exchange program to apply for 

Novancia Business School, Paris. At Novancia, 

I participated in business and finance related 

modules, and I enjoyed lectures by one of the 

funniest, most intelligent finance lecturers 

- a person I now hold in a very high regard. 

The exchange program allowed me to 

experience many cultural differences with 

students from all over the world, which I 

think will be very important for my later 

life career. The love of photography and the 

French lifestyle/culture are other reasons 

why I decided to apply for my Erasmus in 

Paris. Being at the centre of Europe allowed 

me to roam around the continent with ease, 

which fulfilled my adventurous mind. 

Also from this exchange program I’ve made 

friends, who share the same ambitions 

as myself, both in life and study wise”.

Notable Alumni & Faculty 

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alumni 

John Hume 

Graduate, politician, activist, Nobel Laureate 

and winner of the Sean Mc Bride Peace 

Award. MP for Foyle and leader of the Social 

Democratic and Labour Party 1979-2001 

Craig Doyle 

Broadcaster 

Brian Friel 

Playwright and short story writer 

Denis Florence MacCarthy 

Poet 

Eimear Quinn 

Eurovision 1996 winner 

Niamh Redmond 

Former Miss Ireland 

Philip Pettit 

Philosopher and Professor 

at Princeton University 

Dr Michael O’Dwyer 

Nominated Chevalier dans l’ordre 

des Palmes académiques, by French 

Prime Minister François Fillon 

faculty 

former 

Éamon de Valera 

President of Ireland, lectured in Mathematics and 

Mathematical Physics at Maynooth in 1912. 

Nicholas Callan 

Inventor of the induction coil, who was a Professor 

of Natural Philosophy (Physics) at Maynooth. 

Frank McGuinness 

Playwright, taught English in Maynooth. 

current 

Dermot Barnes-Holmes 

Professor of Psychology and the world’s most 

prolific author in the experimental analysis 

of behaviour for the years 1980 - 1999. 

Emeritus Professor John Sweeney 

ICARUS Director & lecturer in the Department 

of Geography. Professor Sweeney contributed 

to the reports of the Intergovernmental 

Panel on Climate Change, which was 

awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. 

Professor Mary Corcoran 

Sociologist, National Institute for Regional 

and Spatial Analysis (NIRSA) at Maynooth. 

Mary Hanafin TD 

Former Cabinet Minister 

Regina Nathan 

International Soprano 

Brian Hayes 

MEP 

Evelyn Conlon 

Novelist & short story writer 

Joe McHugh 

TD 

Paul Brady 

International Opera Singer 

Mary O’Rourke 

Former Cabinet Minister 

John Drennan 

Journalist & Author 

Honorary Alumni 

Golfers Pádraig Harrington 

& Paul McGinley 

(2014 Ryder Cup Captain) 

David Mackey 

Chairman of the Croke Park 

Executive Committee 

Michael Harding 

Journalist & Author 

His Highness, The Aga Khan 

Head of the Ismaeli Muslim community 

Jake Carroll 

Professional footballer 

John Boorman 

Filmmaker/Director – 

Excalibur & Deliverance) 

Honorary Alumni include Ryder Cup 2014 Captain Paul McGinley 

and Professional Golfer Pádraig Harrington.

What are my options for 

commuting to Maynooth 

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Car 

Bus, rail and coach links 

to Maynooth University 

CAVAN 

Virginia 

MONAGHAN 

Castleblaney 

Carrickmacross 

ARDEE 

DUNDALK 

Maynooth is situated 25km from Dublin city 

centre. We have approximately 1400 parking 

spaces on campus. Information and permits may 

be purchased on the Traffic Management website 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/campus-services 

SLIGO 

ATHBOY 

Kells 

Navan 

Collon 

Slane 

Drogheda 

Smart Travel 

In this era of high fuel costs, cycling, walking 

and car pooling may prove more cost-effective 

ways of commuting to Maynooth. 

Longford 

Dunshaughlin 

Duleek 

Train to maynooth 

Edgeworthstown 

Mullingar 

Trim 

Summerhill 

Dunboyne 

Kilmoon Cross 

Ashbourne 

Ratoath 

M3 PARKWAY 

Dunboyne 

Irish Rail 

www.irishrail.ie 

Maynooth lies on the Western Commuter Line 

which serves the four Dublin city centre stations. 

BIRR 

Kilbeggan 

Tullamore 

Lullymore 

CLONBULLOGUE 

Enfield Kilcock 

Kinnegad 

MAYNOOTH 

Bracknagh 

Rathangan 

Rathcoffey 

Edenderry 

Prosperous 

Rhode 

Blackwood 

Leixlip 

Clonsilla 

Cellbridge 

Clane 

Sallins 

Hansfield 

Coolmine 

Castleknock 

Lucan 

Chapelizod 

Clondalkin 

Phoenix Park 

Ashtown 

Broombridge 

Docklands 

Drumcondra 

DUBLIN 

CONNOLLY 

public Bus to maynooth 

Dublin Bus 

www.dublinbus.ie 

Maynooth is served by two Dublin Bus routes – 

the 66 and the 67. Both of these buses depart 

from Pearse Street in Dublin city centre and run 

frequent services to Maynooth. The 66x express 

service to and from Maynooth is another option. 

DAINGEAN 

ALLENWOOD 

Robertstown 

Roscrea 

Kildare 

Newbridge 

Naas 

Tallaght 

Templeogue 

DUBLIN 

Bus Éireann 

www.buseireann.ie 

Services from: Athlone / Mullingar / Ballina / 

Sligo / Galwa y / Tuam / Long ford / Westport 

to and from Maynooth. 

See www.buseireann.ie for full details of services. 

LIMERICK 

Nenagh 

Monasterevin 

Portarlington 

Kilkenny 

Mountmellick 

CLONMEL 

PORTLAOISE 

Athy 

CARLOW 

WATERFORD 

Rathfarnham 

Tullow 

Bunclody 

DUNDRUM 

Enniscorthy 

WEXFORD 

coach services to maynooth 

A large number of privately-run bus companies 

operate daily and weekend services to 

Maynooth. See our website for details www. 

maynoothuniversity.ie/location or our Transport 

Guide, which lists schedule and fare details 

for all the buses linking to Maynooth. 

Map not to scale

Arts, Celtic Studies & Philosophy 

36–37 

and Social Sciences Faculties – 37 

Subject Areas at 


In the following pages you will find 

details of all the subject areas available 

to study at our University and the range 

of ways you can choose to study them. 

Accounting 38 


Biology 44 

Business 47 

Chemistry 51 

Chinese Studies 55 

Classics 57 

Community & Youth Work 59 

Community Studies 62 


Digital Media 68 

Economics 70 

Education 73 

Electronic Engineering 77 


English 83 

Experimental Physics 86 

Finance 89 

French 92 

Geography 94 

German 97 

Greek 99 

Greek and Roman Civilisation 101 

History 103 

International Development 105 

Latin 108 

Law 110 

Local Studies 113 

Mathematical Physics 115 

Mathematics / Mathematical Studies 118 

Media Studies 122 

Medieval Irish & Celtic Studies 124 

Music 126 

Music Technology 129 

Nua-Ghaeilge 131 

Philosophy 133 

Politics 136 

Product Design 139 

Psychology 142 

Social Science 145 

Sociology 148 

Spanish 151 

Statistics 153

Accounting 

Subject Areas at Maynooth University 38 – 39 

Why study Accounting 

An exciting and dynamic career with 

opportunities in every business sector 

anywhere in the world awaits accounting 

graduates. Accounting opens the door to 

a variety of career possibilities. Accounting 

is the language of finance and business. 

Accountants compile, analyse, interpret 

and communicate essential information 

about the operations of a business – 

whether that business be a small firm, 

a publicly traded corporation or an NGO 

(non-governmental organisation). 

Decisions are made based on the information 

provided by accountants; good accounting is 

crucial to any organisation’s success. Over time 

businesses evolve and change. Meet these 

challenges with a practically focused programme. 

Why study Accounting at Maynooth 

The Accounting group within the Department of 

Economics, Finance and Accounting is fast growing, 

strong and dynamic. Staff are chartered accountants 

with many years of experience in the workplace. 

taking accounting as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 

First year Second year Third year 

̍̍ 

Introduction to 

Accounting 

̍̍ 

Financial Accounting 

̍̍ 

Principles of Finance 

̍̍ 


̍̍ 

Management & 

Cost Accounting 

̍̍ 

Taxation: Income 

Tax & Vat 

We offer a variety of undergraduate degree 

programmes in accounting all of which also provide 

a strong foundation in finance and economics. 

Did you know that to become a professional 

accountant, you need to successfully complete 

three levels of professional exams as well as on 

the job training If you successfully complete the 

BA Accounting and Finance here at Maynooth 

University you will get exemption from the first 

level of these professional examinations. If you 

complete the Masters in Accounting , available at 

Maynooth, you will be exempt from the second 

level of these examinations. You will then only 

have to take one level of professional exams 

and complete your on the job training to qualify 

as an accountant. No other suite of accounting 

programmes can get you to your end goal any faster! 

meet some of the team 

Bridget McNally’s pension policy research examines 

the cost structures and regulatory framework 

underpinning private pension provision in Ireland. 

Hilary Qualter examines the role of corporations 

in the development of tax policies. 

̍̍ 

Ethics and Corporate Governance 

̍̍ 

Management Accounting – A Current 

Perspective (Corporate Strategy) 

̍̍ 

Advanced Financial Accounting 

̍̍ 

Advanced Management & Cost Accounting 

̍̍ 

Advanced Financial Reporting 

First place in his second year Management Accounting examinations – 

Daniel Ryan pictured with Dean of Social Sciences Professor Rowena Pecchenino 

and CIMA’s Colm Murphy. October 2013 

Michael Hayden is interested in financial 

management practices in small and micro businesses 

with a particular focus on farm enterprises. 

Fionnuala Doris’s research explores the institutional 

arrangements within the auditing profession and 

corporate governance structures to determine 

how these arrangements and structures affect 

auditors’ ability to audit and firms’ ability 

to effectively use the auditor’s report. 

What can I do with my degree 

Graduates are likely to be primarily focused on 

a professional accountancy qualification. Our 

accounting programmes prepare students for a 

variety of careers in both the private and public 

sectors, and in every industry. Typical career options 

include accountant in practice/industry, finance 

director, managing director, management consultant, 

liquidator/receiver, financial analyst, stockbroker, 

tax consultant, treasury consultant, and teacher. 

Some graduates opt to proceed into postgraduate 

study in fields of interest such as: 

ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

Higher Diploma in Economic Science 

MA in Economics 

MA in accounting 

MA in finance 

PhD in Economics 

PhD in Finance

Accounting (continued) 

Anthropology 

40 – 41 

What are my options for studying Accounting at Maynooth 

Options What you study CAO Code Points 

2014 

Accounting as part 

of a Joint MajorArts 

degree 

Accounting as a 

specialised degree – 

Accounting and 

Finance 



Business and 

Accounting 

Accounting and another subject to degree level. You 

will take 20 credits of Accounting in first year, and at 

least 25 credits in year 2 and 3. 

Accounting is the major element of your degree, studied 

along with Finance. Some students may choose 

to take an internship year between second and third 

year, and graduate after fourth year in that case. 

Accounting is taken jointly with Business for the three 

years of the programme. Some students may choose 



MH101 

(page 161) 

MH403 

(page 

275) 

MH407 

(page 

289) 

350 

405 

405 

Why study Anthropology 

Anthropology is the study of humankind 

in all its aspects. As a social science, 

anthropology seeks to discover and explain 

the patterns of behaviour that have 

produced the astounding cultural variety 

among humans; it is uniquely able to foster 

better understanding of differences, such 

as those of ethnicity, gender, generation, 

or across the lines of wealth or politics. 

Social-cultural anthropology is subdivided into 

specialities which examine particular realms of 

human experience – such as political anthropology, 

material culture, economic anthropology, language 

and culture, anthropology of development, 

medical anthropology, anthropology of religion, 

psychological anthropology, and so on. 

These approaches distinguish anthropology 

from other social science disciplines, and are 

central to our department at Maynooth. 

Why study Anthropology at Maynooth 

Maynooth houses the only department of 

anthropology in the Republic of Ireland. The 

Department was established in 1983 and since 

then has gained an international reputation for 

the quality of its research and the teaching and 

learning experience it provides. At Maynooth, 

our emphasis is on social-cultural anthropology, 

which is the comparative study of human societies 

and cultures. 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. 



Law and Accounting 

Accounting is taken jointly with Law for the three 

years of the programme. Some students may choose 



MH406 

CAO suboption 

LWA 

(page 

285) 

445 

Even within these fields, however, there is 

always attention to connections that span 

the discipline, such as a focus on ethnography 

(descriptive/analytic accounts based on living 

with a subject group for an extended period 

of time) and cross-cultural comparison. 

BA International 

Students who to opt to spend a year studying abroad 

are awarded a BA International degree. Students can 

make this choice during second year. 

taking Anthropology as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 


Leaving Certificate entry requirements 

2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English & a third 

language. OC3/HD3 Mathematics 

Contact 

Department of Economics, 

Finance and Accounting, Room 54, Rhetoric House 

Phone: +353 (0) 1 7083728 

Email: sandra.doherty@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/economicsfinance-and-accounting 

̍̍ 

Anthropology: 

an Introduction 

̍̍ 

Ethnography 

̍̍ 

Culture: Themes in 

Anthropology I – Food 

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Culture: Themes in 

Anthropology Ii: Sex/Bodies 

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̍̍ 

̍̍ 

̍̍ 

̍̍ 

̍̍ 

Research and Writing 

Psychological Anthropology 

Material Culture 

Economic Anthropology 

Linguistic Anthropology 

Medical Anthropology 

̍̍ 

̍̍ 

̍̍ 

̍̍ 

̍̍ 

̍̍ 

Globalisation 

Anthropology of Security 

Consumption Issues 

Famine 

Urban Anthropology 

Northern Ireland

Anthropology (continued) 



The success of the Anthropology Department 

is driven by the collective energies of eight 

academic staff members and two administrative 

assistants, along with a handful of dynamic 

postgraduate Teaching Assistants and Tutors, 

and the fresh creativity of occasional PhD 

and postdoctoral visiting lecturers. 

There is a great diversity of themes and regional 

interests represented in ongoing research by people 

here in Maynooth. Currently, our anthropologists 

are contributing to greater understandings of 

issues ranging from famine to drug use, from 

international migration to HIV, and from language 

policy to consumer cultures. Anthropologists in 

Maynooth University have carried out fieldwork 

in such places as Sudan, disadvantaged areas of 

Dublin’s inner city, the Midwestern U.S., Papua New 

Guinea, Russia and Scandinavia, and among Irish 

speakers across Ireland, and we work with mobile 

populations, such as refugees and immigrants, who 

have moved through regions and across borders. This 

diversity of research interests is well represented in 

the books, scholarly articles and other publications 

by academic and research staff members. 

Pauline Garvey is a lecturer in Anthropology. She 

completed a BA in Arts (first class honours, University 

College Dublin, 1991) and M.Phil in Archaeology 

(Cambridge University, UK, 1994) before 

becoming a doctoral candidate in Anthropology in 

University College London. Her doctoral research 

was completed 2002 and she has been a tenured 

faculty member in Maynooth since 2003. 


Our graduates progress to employment in a wide 

variety of careers. Anthropology has become 

increasingly important as a job skill in an informationbased 

global economy, where an understanding of 

cultural difference is increasingly crucial – from local 

to international contexts. Anthropology provides 

good preparation for a career in community work, 

education, the health professions, product design, 

international aid and development projects, NGO 

work, and business and administration. The holder 

of a PhD is a professional anthropologist qualified 

to teach at university level, to carry out advanced 

research, or to apply anthropology in the public or 

private sector, at the national and international level. 



ЭЭ 

The PhD programme in Anthropology 

ЭЭ 

one-year MA programmes in Anthropology 

and in Anthropology & Development 

ЭЭ 

the two-year MA in CREOLE (delivered 

with EU partner universities) 

ЭЭ 

Postgraduate Certificates in Anthropology, 

and Anthropology & Development. 


2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish & English & a third language 

Contact 

Anthropology Department 

Room 2.18, Rowan House, North Campus 

What are my options for studying Anthropology at Maynooth 


2014 

Anthropology as part 

of a Joint Major Arts 

degree 

Anthropology as a 

specialised degree 


Anthropology and another subject to degree level. 

You will take at least 20 credits of Anthropology in 

first year, and at least 25 credits in years 2 and 3. 

Admission to the specialised Anthropology degree 

is available for students who achieve 60% or more in 

their first year Anthropology examinations 

Focus almost entirely on Anthropology in second 

and third year. You will take at least 20 credits of 

Anthropology in first year, and at least 50 credits in 

year 2 and 3, with 10 credits in the other subject. There 

is an option to spend third year at a university abroad, 

taking courses and doing field research for a thesis. 

Students who opt to spend a year studying abroad 



MH101 

(page 161) 

MH111 

(page 191) 

350 

370 

Email: anthropology.office@nuim.ie 

Telephone: + 353 (1) 708 3984 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/anthropology 

Dr. Pauline Garvey

Biology 


Why study Biology 

Biology is the study of life – everything 

from the tiniest microbe, to entire 

ecosystems that spread across the planet. 

Understanding more about life will help 

us to tackle major societal challenges, 

including human and animal health, food 

security and the effects of climate change. 

As a student, you will examine the basic unit of 

life, the cell, and its structures and biochemical 

processes. You will also study the features of plants 

and animals and the physiology of humans, along with 

the basics of genetics, microbiology, and ecology. 

You will learn to ask questions, make observations, 

and analyse evidence – in theory work and through 

practical lab sessions and field work – and you 

will learn to present and communicate your 

findings clearly. You will also be encouraged 

to make connections across the various 

disciplines that make up the study of Biology, 

including botany, zoology, and microbiology. 

taking biology as part of a science degree – Sample modules 

Why study Biology at Maynooth 

Since its inception in 1970, the Department of 

Biology at Maynooth University has expanded 

steadily in terms of numbers of undergraduates, 

postgraduates, post-doctoral workers and academic 

and support staff, and in the range of courses offered. 

The twenty one academic staff of the department 

provide teaching for four degrees including BSc in 

Science , Biotechnology, Science (with Education) 

and Biological and Biomedical Science, as well as 

providing teaching to a wide range of departments 

within the University. The research activities of the 

department have increased significantly in scope, 

and the department has established international 

reputations in areas of Biological Control, 

Bioinformatics, Immunology, Medical Mycology, 

Molecular Genetics and Plant Biotechnology. 


The staff of the Department are members of many 

research institutes including the National Institute for 

Cellular Biotechnology, the Institute of Immunology, the 

Institute of Biopharmaceutical Science, the Institute 

of Bioengineering and Agroecology and the Chemical- 

What are my options for studying Biology at Maynooth 

Options What you study CAO 

Code 

Biology as part 

of a Single Major 

or Joint Major 

Science degree 


of a specialised 

degree in 

Biotechnology 



degree in 

Biological and 

Biomedical 

Sciences 

Biology is taken with three other Science subjects in first year, 

two others in second year and one other in third year. In fourth 

year Biology may be taken as a Single Major degree or as a 

Joint Major with the other subject taken in third year. 

You will take Biology, Chemistry and two other 

Science subjects in first year. In second year you 

will study Biotechnology, Chemistry and another 

subject. In third year you study Biotechnology and 

Chemistry while in fourth year you concentrate on 

Biotechnology and complete a three month placement 

in a Biotechnology company (subject to availability). 

Biology is taken with foundation level Biological Science, 

Mathematics and one other Science or Arts subject in first year. 

Available Science subjects are Chemistry, Computer Science, 

Experimental Physics or Mathematics. Arts subjects to choose 

from include Anthropology, Business, Economics, Finance, 

History, Music, Nua-Ghaeilge, Sociology or Spanish. In second 

year you will study Biology, Biological Science, and either 

Mathematics (for students who studied an Arts subject or 

Computer Science) or their other first year Science subject. In 

third and fourth year you can choose from a range of Biological 

and Biomedical Science topics depending on your preferences. 

MH201 

(page 

223) 

MH202 

(page 

228) 

MH208 

(page 

243) 

Points 

2014 

400 

435 

460 

First year Second year Third year Fourth year 

̍̍ 

From Cell to Organism 

̍̍ 

Biological Function 

& Diversity 

̍̍ 

Biochemistry I 

̍̍ 

Animal Physiology 

̍̍ 

Evolutionary 

Biology 

̍̍ 

Molecular Biology 

of the Cell 

̍̍ 


Immunology 

̍̍ 

Ecology 

̍̍ 

Microbiology 

̍̍ 


̍̍ 

Plant Growth & 

Development 

̍̍ 

Bioinformatics 

̍̍ 

Tumour Biology 

̍̍ 

Plant Biotechnology 

̍̍ 

Advanced 

Immunology 

̍̍ 

Organelle Genome 

Evolution 

̍̍ 

Neuromuscular 

Biology 

̍̍ 

Human Genetics 



degree in 

Pharmaceutical 

and Biomedical 

Science 



degree in Science 

(with Education) 

Biology is taken in first year with Chemistry, Mathematics 

and one other subject from these options; Computer 

Science, Experimental Physics and Mathematics. In third and 

fourth years you will study Biomedical Chemistry, Chemical 

Biology and Chemistry. 

Biology is taken in first year with Chemistry, Experimental 

Physics and Mathematics. Biology is then taken with one of 

your first year subjects with Education, from second to fifth 

year. This is a five year integrated programme leading to a 

Professional Master of Education, necessary for entry to the 

teaching profession. 

MH210 

(page 

251) 

MH212 

CAO 

suboption 

SED 

(page 

255) 

470 

480

Biology (continued) 

Business 

46 – 47 

What are my options for studying Biology at Maynooth 


Code 

BSc International 

Students who opt to spend a year studying abroad are 

awarded a BSc International degree. Students can make this 

choice during second year. In Science, some students opt to 

study for a semester abroad rather than an entire year. 

Biology Institute, at Maynooth. The main strengths of the 

Department include Molecular Microbiology, Ecology, 

Immunology, Bioinformatics, Genetics and Cell Biology 

and staff have international reputations in these areas. 

New appointments in the Department have consolidated 

research strengths in Immunology and Protein Chemistry. 

Points 

2014 

Graduates are well equipped for industrial 

employment in the food, fermentation, and 

pharmaceutical industries, particularly if they have 

also studied Chemistry. Graduates have also found 

employment in areas such as the Wild Life Service, 

fisheries, agricultural institutes, and teaching. 

Why study Business 

Study business for two main reasons. Firstly, 

because almost all products and services 

that you use and value in your day-to-day 

life are delivered through businesses and 

organised through management processes. 

It therefore makes sense to be educated in 

business so that you can become an effective part 

of that exciting and central aspect of all our lives! 

Secondly, studying business makes sense since 

business graduates are consistently amongst 

the most employable of all Irish graduates. 

Business is about identifying and delivering 

solutions to the problems and needs of people, 

and doing so in a sustainable and profitable way. 

Management is the method through which 

private firms, government and voluntary groups 

organise the jobs of work that need to be done 

to efficiently and effectively design, produce, 

market and improve products and services. 

Why study Business at Maynooth 

The School of Business at Maynooth University 

aims to serve society and business by providing 

challenging and engaging undergraduate and 

postgraduate degree programmes which 

encourage students and participants to develop 

critical capabilities that will help shape the 

work places and practices of the future. 

Prof. Paul Moynagh obtained his B.A. (Mod) and PhD from 

Trinity College Dublin. After postdoctoral fellowships 

he took up a lectureship in UCD’s Department of 

Pharmacology in 1995 before becoming founding Head 

of the UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical 

Science. In 2006 Prof. Moynagh moved to Maynooth 

University where is now Head of the Department of 

Biology and Director of the Institute of Immunology. 

The training received in laboratory and other 

scientific study also provides a sound foundation 

for careers in areas such as management, banking, 

administration, sales, accountancy, education, 

publishing, research, and science writing. 


study in fields of interest such as: MSc Biology/ 

MSc Immunology & Global Health / PhD Biology. 


Biology graduates are well placed for 

employment in a wide range of occupations, 

thanks to the broad nature of the course. 


MH201, MH202, MH208, MH210, MH212 Science 

(with Education): 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English, a 

science subject and OC3/HD3 Mathematics. MH212 

Mathematics (with Education) requires HC3 in Maths. 

Contact 

The Department of Biology, Room 2.40, 

Callan Building, North Campus 

Professor Paul Moynagh 

Tel +353 1 708 6161. 

Email: terry.roche@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biology 

Minister Richard Bruton with Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI) Director – Alison 

Campbell – the University works with businesses and investors to maximise State funded 

technology, ideas and expertise getting into the hands of business to drive innovation

Business (continued) 


taking business as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 


What are my options for studying Business at Maynooth 


2014 

The first year of the degree sets 

the foundations for future years 

through introducing classical 

theory and contemporary thought 

about business and management. 

We explore answers to questions 

such as: where does contemporary 

management come from, and why 

do we choose to structure our 

organisations and business models 

in particular ways; what happens to 

people when they choose to work 

for an organisation, and how can we 

improve this experience in a way 

that will benefit organisations and 

employees, and; how can business 

organisations address the big 

challenges facing the world today 

The second year of the degree 

builds on the foundations 

established in the first by 

examining the functional ways 

in which businesses apply 

organisational, economic and 

strategic theories in order to 

create various types of value and 

to solve problems in ways that 

benefit multiple stakeholders. 

Students will explore a variety 

of different organisational 

functions and activities and 

are encouraged to extend their 

exploration of potential career 

paths that match their skills, 

capabilities and attributes with 

the real issues and challenges 

experienced in a variety of 

organisational settings. 

The final year of the 

degree focuses on how 

the theories and concepts 

encountered at the 

foundational level, and 

the practices explored at 

the functional level can be 

deployed at the strategic 

level for organisations. 

This means bringing the 

thinking of the student 

to the level of that of 

the senior manager who 

must contend balancing 

the need to meet 

organisational objectives 

with the broader social 

role of the organisation in 

the contemporary world. 

Business as part of 

a Joint Major Arts 

degree 

Business as a 

Minor with a Major 

in another subject 

Arts degree 

Business as part 


degree in Business 

and Management 



degree in Business 

and Accounting 

Business and another subject to degree level. You will take at 

least 20 credits of Business in first year and at least 25 credits 

in years 2 and 3. Students who attain 60% or higher in Business 

in first year and have passed Accounting or Economics can 

transfer into the second year of the BBS/BBA in Business and 

Management degree. 

You will take 20 credits of Business in first year and at least 

30 credits of Business across second and third year to form a 

total of 50 credits over three years. 

You will concentrate on Business and Management subjects 

for each of the three years of the degree (BBS) with options to 

specialise once foundation skills are acquired. Students who opt in 

second year to take a placement in third year are conferred with a 

BBA after four years. 

Business is taken jointly with Accounting for the three years 

of the programme. Students who opt in second year to take 

a placement in third year are conferred with a BBA after four 

years. 

MH101 

(page 161) 

MH101 

(page 161) 

MH404 

(page 

278) 

MH407 

(page 

289) 

350 

350 

435 

405 

Three principles underpin our approach to 

business education. Firstly, our undergraduates 

are given a foundation in each of our functional 

disciplines, with opportunities to specialise once 

foundational competencies have been developed. 

Secondly, students have the opportunity to 

combine business with a study of one or more 

social science or humanities disciplines, thus 

gaining an appreciation of how business can serve 

the needs of society and leverage ideas from 

other disciplines into a successful business. 

Thirdly, our ethics and leadership education 

give graduates an appreciation of their ethical 

duties and the role of business and management 

as tools to achieve the wider aims of society. 

We aim to create new knowledge, products and 

services that underpin sustainable economic growth 

and partner with practitioners and businesses, not 

only to ensure that our offerings are relevant, but also 

so they can develop new insights for our students into 

ways of improving the performance of organisations 

and the people who work for them. Our programmes 

aim to develop socially responsible managers 

and leaders and ethical businesses practices. 

By studying business at Maynooth, you will gain 

a firm grounding in all key areas of business and 

management. To decide what aspect of business 

best suits you, and to be effective in that role, you 

need a grounding in all the major aspects of business. 

Our degrees expose students to the fundamentals 

of how to manage people (as people are at the 



degree in Law and 

Business 



degree in Equine 

Business 



degree in 

Marketing 

BBS International 

Business is taken jointly with Law for the three years of the 

programme. Students may opt in second year to take an 

internship in third year; they graduate after four years in 

that case. 

A range of Equine, Business and Management subjects are taken 

across the three years of the programme. There is an equine 

placement in one of the key equine industry subsectors during 

the summer after successful completion of first year. Students 

who opt in second year to take a placement in third year are 

conferred with a BBA in Equine Business after four years. 

A range of Marketing, Business and Management subjects are 

taken during first, second and third years. Students who opt 

in second year to take a placement in third year are conferred 

with a BBA in Marketing after four years. 


awarded a BBS International degree (BCL International in the 

case of Law and Business). Students can make this choice 

during second year. 

MH406 

CAO suboption 

LWB (pg. 

285) 

MH405 

(page 

282) 

MH410 

(page 

296) 

445 

355 

400

Business (continued) 

Chemistry 

50 – 51 

heart of all businesses), marketing, consumer 

behaviour, communicating value, organising projects, 

managing supply chains, IT and innovation. By 

studying business at Maynooth you will learn to 

think analytically and to communicate effectively. 

You will also gain insight into the latest research 

in various fields of business and acquire skills 

directly relevant to the practice of management. 


Our team of lecturers have a combination of practical 

business experience and research informed insights 

into how the functions of business work. To learn 

more about our faculty, their teaching and research 

expertise see www.maynoothuniversity.ie/schoolbusiness. 

Here is an example of two faculty’s profile. 

Professor Peter McNamara is Head of the School 

of Business at Maynooth University. He has taught 

management and strategy since 1991. His research 

focuses mainly on how strategy influences team 

and firm performance in industries as various 

as voluntary organisations, pharmaceuticals, 

entertainment, ICT and healthcare. 

Dr Marian Crowley-Henry is a lecturer in Human 

Resource Management. Her research interests include 

careers, international mobility, gender and identity. 


Typically graduates do one of three things: 

enter employment as a general management 

graduate trainee in a service or manufacturing 

organisation; work as a functional specialist 

in areas such as marketing, sales, operations, 

management information systems, and 

human resource management; or specialise 

further with a postgraduate degree. 

Careers in accounting, banking and financial 

institutions are common options, as 

are careers in consulting, public service 

and not-for-profit organisations. 

Many graduates wish to take a postgraduate 

degree before taking up employment, and 

Maynooth offers a range of suitable high-quality 

programmes. Our graduates have also successfully 

entered highly ranked postgraduate programmes 

at other universities in Ireland and abroad. 

The School of Business currently offers 

a range of postgraduate programmes 

in fields of interest such as: 

MSc in Strategy and Innovation 

ЭЭ 

MSc IT in Management 

ЭЭ 

MSc Humanitarian Logistics and 

Emergency Management 

ЭЭ 

PhD in Management 

For non-business graduates we also offer an MSc in 

Business Management postgraduate degree, which 

provides insights into the core functions of business. 


2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English and a third 

language. OC3/HD3 Mathematics 

Contact 

School of Business. Rowan House, North Campus 

Telephone: + 353 1 708 6520/3703 

Email: business@nuim.ie 

Twitter: @NUIMbiz 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/business 

Why study Chemistry 

All around you, chemistry is in action. It’s 

in the food you eat, the air you breathe and 

even the mobile phone you use. You yourself 

are a hive of chemical activity; around the 

clock, billions of biochemical reactions are 

keeping your body working healthily. When 

your body is unwell it is the new or better 

medicines designed by chemists that treat it. 

The discipline of chemistry and the sphere of 

chemical research has grown dynamically within 

the last twenty years, resulting in many innovations 

and discoveries in a variety of exiting areas 

including drug design, medical imaging systems 

and biosensors. The list continues to expand; 

it truly is an exciting time to be a chemist. 

taking chemistry as part of a science degree – Sample modules 

Why study Chemistry at Maynooth 

Chemistry teaching and research at 

Maynooth is modern and exciting. 

We are large enough to offer a range of degree options 

with up to date laboratory and research facilities 

typical of a larger university, yet small enough to 

maintain a highly student oriented environment. 

Our research interests are diverse and 

contribute to contemporary topics in Organic, 

Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry; 

Physical, Biophysical and Analytical Chemistry 

and Inorganic Chemistry. Our staff collaborate 

internationally with academic partners, publish 

in high-impact scientific journals (including 

Angewandte Chemie) and work with industry. 


̍̍ 

General Chemistry ̍̍ 

Organic Chemistry 

̍̍ 

Spectroscopy 

& Analytical 

Chemistry 

̍̍ 

Physical Chemistry 

̍̍ 

Inorganic 

Chemistry 

̍̍ 


̍̍ 

Analytical 

Techniques 

̍̍ 

Heterocyclic and 

Natural Product 

Chemistry 

̍̍ 

Inorganic Chemistry 

̍̍ 


̍̍ 

Transition Metal 

Chemistry 

̍̍ 

Electrochemistry 

and Electroanalytical 

Chemistry 

̍̍ 

Catalytic and 

Stereoselective 


̍̍ 

Bioinorganic 

Chemistry and 

Metals In Medicine 

̍̍ 

Medicinal 

Chemistry and 

Drug Design 

Professor Peter McNamara 

Dr Marian Crowley-Henry

Chemistry (continued) 


What are my options for studying Chemistry at Maynooth 


2014 

Chemistry as part 

of a Single Major 

or Joint Major 

Science degree 

Chemistry is taken with up to three other science 

subjects in first year, two others in second year and 

one other in third year. In fourth year Chemistry may 

be taken as a Single Honours degree or jointly with the 

other subject taken in third year. 

MH201 

(page 

223) 

400 


Dr Frances Heaney leads research in synthesis, 

characterisation and exploration of the properties 

of functional calixarenes and photoresponsive 

azobenzene-biomolecular conjugates. She graduated 

with a B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry and Biochemistry and 

a Ph.D. from Queen’s University Belfast. Frances 

worked as a post doctoral fellow in Trinity College 

Dublin as a college lecturer in the Chemistry 

Department at NUI Galway and has been lecturing in 

the Chemistry Department at Maynooth since 1999. 


The chemical industry in Ireland employs more 

than 25,000 people and generates around 27.2 

billion Euro in exports annually, which accounts 

for some 13 percent of total exports. Chemists 

can expect to find work at pharmaceutical 

companies, agrochemical firms, oil companies, and 

manufacturers of detergents, paints and cosmetics. 

Graduates are also suitable for employment 

in the business and financial sectors, the 

government, journalism, the health services, 

forensic science, and technical recruitment. 



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MSc in Chemistry. Research areas: Organic, 

Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry 

/ Physical and Analytical Chemistry / 

Biophysical Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry 

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PhD in Chemistry. Research areas: Organic, 

Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry 

/ Physical and Analytical Chemistry / 

Biophysical Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry 

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MSc / PHD BIOLOGY 

MSc IMMUNOLOGY & GLOBAL HEALTH 

professional master of education 



degree in 

Biotechnology 



degree in 



Chemistry 



degree in Science 



You will take Chemistry, Biology and up to two other 

Science subjects in first year. In second year you will 

study Chemistry, Biotechnology, and another subject. 

In third year you study Chemistry and Biotechnology 

and then in fourth year you concentrate on 

Biotechnology and complete a three month placement 

in a Biotechnology company (subject to availability). 

Chemistry is taken with Biology, Maths and one other 

Science subject in first year. In second year you take 

Chemistry, Chemical Biology and Mathematics. In third 

and fourth year you take Chemistry, Pharmaceutical 

and Biomedical Chemistry and Chemical Biology. A 

work placement/internship takes place over six months 

between third and fourth year (subject to availability). 

Chemistry is taken in first year with Biology, 

Experimental Physics and Mathematics. Chemistry 

is then taken with one of your first year subjects with 

Education, from second to fifth year. This is a five 

year integrated programme leading to a Professional 

Master of Education, necessary for entry to the 

teaching profession. 


are awarded a BSc International degree. Students can 

make this choice during second year. In Science, some 

students opt to study for a semester abroad rather 

than an entire year. 

MH202 

(page 

228) 

MH210 

(page 251) 

MH212 

CAO suboption 

SED 

(page 

255) 

435 

470 

480 

Dr Frances Heaney

Chemistry (continued) 

Chinese Studies 

54 – 55 

Why study Chinese Studies 

China is the world’s most populous nation 

with over 5,000 years of history, and has 

been responsible for some of the most 

important developments in the history of 

civilisation. Currently China is the world’s 

second largest economy and will continue 

to grow throughout the 21st century. 

With a rich and fascinating history, unique 

cultural and philosophical traditions, and an 

ever-increasing role in global politics and 

economy, the importance of understanding 

modern China has never been greater. 

In response to the growing demand for graduates 

with a knowledge of Chinese language and culture, 

Maynooth offers you the chance to take up new arts 

subjects as well as continuing with ones that you 

have already studied at school, if you so choose. 

Learning Chinese is a window to understanding 

the world. Knowing the Chinese language, culture 

and society will help you to acquire new skills and 

develop new interests that could be of considerable 

value to you in your future career, and enable you 

to be more competitive in the global market. 

Our team of dynamic and enthusiastic staff 

are committed to high quality teaching 

using modern teaching methods. 

The Science Building, located on the North Campus of Maynooth University 

Why study Chinese Studies at Maynooth 

The Department of Chinese Studies at Maynooth 

offers one of only two BA programmes in 

Chinese Studies available in Ireland. There are 

85 undergraduate students in the Department, 

covering a wide range of subjects including Chinese 

culture, politics and history. The programme is for 

beginners. No prior knowledge of Chinese is required. 


There are currently two academics and two language 

tutors teaching and researching at the Department, 

as well as a number of guest lecturers. Our Faculty 

has close relationships with UCC School of Asian 

Studies and DCU School of Applied Language & 

Intercultural Studies. We also work together with 

IBEC and the Asian Studies Ireland Association. 


MH201, MH202, MH210 and MH212 Science 

(with Education): 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish & English, 

a science subject and OC3/HD3 Mathematics 

taking chinese studies as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 


Contact 

Department of Chemistry 

First floor of the Science Building, 

North Campus 

Email: chemistry.department@nuim.ie 

Phone: +353(0) 1 708 3770 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/chemistry 

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Mandarin Chinese 

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An Introduction to 

Chinese History 

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Understanding China 

Through the Olympics 

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Comparing China and the West 

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Understanding Chinese Culture 

and Society Through Film 

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Chinese Social Theories 

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Readings In Gender, Class, Religion 

and Ethnicity in Chinese Society 

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Readings in 

Contemporary 

Chinese Culture and 

Current Affairs

Chinese Studies (continued) 

Classics 

56 – 57 

Dr. Lu received both of his Bachelor and Master 


degrees in Education from Universities in China 

Chinese Studies at Maynooth provides the 

and obtained his PhD at the National University 

foundation for a wide variety of careers in 

of Ireland, Cork (UCC). His research interests 

international trade and commerce, international 

include Modern Chinese history, nationalism and 

relations and diplomacy, business, politics, and 

globalism, and comparative studies between 

the media. Plans are underway to introduce 

the West and China in the field of sport. Dr. 

postgraduate programmes, which will also focus 

Liang received her PhD in Transcultural Studies 

on cultural and social aspects of Chinese society. 

from University of Lyon 3 in France in 2010. 



language. Beginners only: no specific 

Chinese language requirements 

Contact 

Department of Chinese Studies, 

Room 66, Arts Building, North Campus 

Dr. Lu, 

Chinese Studies 

Tel: +353-1-474 7183 

Email: Chinese.department@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/chinese 

What are my options for studying Chinese Studies at Maynooth 


2014 

Chinese as part of a 

Chinese is taken with another subject to degree MH101 

350 

Joint Major Arts degree level. You will take 20 credits of Chinese in first 

year, and 30 credits in years two and three. 

(page 161) 

Chinese as a Minor with You take 20 credits of Chinese in first year and at MH101 

350 

another subject as Major 

(Arts degree) 

least 30 more credits of Chinese across second 

and third year (total 50 credits). 

(page 161) 



are awarded a BA International degree. Students 

can make this choice during second year. This third 

year can be spent at one of Maynooth University’s 

partner universities in Beijing or Shanghai. The 

University has an office in Beijing which assists in 

the co-ordination of this study abroad year. 

Why study Classics 

Classics is the term given to the study of 

the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome 

in all their aspects: language, literature, 

history, philosophy, art and archaeology. At 

Maynooth University these topics may be 

studied through our hugely popular course 

on Greek and Roman Civilization or through 

the ancient languages of Latin and Ancient 

Greek. The study of Classics opens up a 

window onto some of the most influential 

cultures in human history, and provides a 

rigorous training ground for critical thought. 

Why study Classics at Maynooth 

Classics has been taught in Maynooth since the 

first foundation of a college in the town in 1795. 

Over 200 years later, the subject remains central 

to the study of Arts and Humanities. Students 

tend to do better in courses that they enjoy, and 

over the years many students have found studying 

Classics to be an interesting and memorable 

experience. The Department has an excellent 

reputation for both teaching and research, and its 

small size means that each student is able to get 

plenty of individual attention. Here at Maynooth, 

Greek and Roman Civilization, Latin or Greek can 

be studied alongside many other subjects, and 

combine especially well with Anthropology, English, 

History, Philosophy and Politics (among others). 


The research carried out in the Department of Ancient 

Classics covers a wide range, with specialisms in three 

of the main branches of Classical Studies, Greek and 

Latin literature, the social and cultural history of the 

ancient world, and Greek and Roman philosophy. 

Professor David Scourfield came to Ireland to 

take up the Chair of Classics at Maynooth in 1998. 

Having studied for a BA in Classics at Jesus College, 

Oxford, David stayed on to write a doctoral thesis 

on the letters of Jerome under the supervision of 

Michael Winterbottom. After a period working in 

parliamentary administration in London, he took up a 

lectureship at the University of the Witwatersrand, 

Johannesburg (‘Wits’) in 1984, became Head of 

Department four years later, and was appointed 

to the Jan Hofmeyr Chair of Classics in 1995. 


In our fast-changing world, few degrees are 

directly applicable to one’s profession, and so 

increasingly employers look for graduates who 

are flexible, creative, open-minded, critically 

aware and articulate. Many of these qualities 

are fostered by studying Ancient Classics. 

The ability to deal with a variety of material, 

to read analytically, to think “outside the box”, 

to conduct independent research, to write and 

communicate effectively—these are skills that 

will not go out of circulation and are useful and 

prized in many fields, whether it be education, 

journalism, law, politics, publishing, or business. 



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One-year MA in Classical Studies, the twoyear 

MA in Classics or the one-year MA in 

Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Thought 

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The Department also offers 

a PhD programme for suitably 

qualified candidates

Classics (continued) 

Community and Youth Work 

58 – 59 

What are my options for studying Classics at Maynooth 


2014 

Greek as part of a Joint You study Greek and another subject to degree 

MH101 

350 

Major Arts degree 

level. You will take 20 credits of Greek in first year 

and at least 25 credits in year 2 and 3. 

(page 161) 

Greek and Roman 

You study Greek and Roman Civilization and 

MH101 

350 

Civilization as part of a 

Joint Major Arts degree 

another subject to degree level. You will take 20 

credits of Greek and Roman Civilization in first 

year and at least 25 credits in year 2 and 3. 

(page 161) 

Latin as part of a Joint You study Latin and another subject to degree 

MH101 

350 

Major Arts degree 

level. You will take 20 credits of Latin in first year 


(page 161) 

Degree in Classics You focus almost entirely on Classics in years 2 

MH101 

350 

and 3. You will take two subjects from a choice of 

Greek, Greek and Roman Civilization and Latin 

in second and third year, having taken at least 

one of Greek, Greek and Roman Civilization and 

Latin in first year. Students who take Greek and 

Roman Civilization in first year must achieve a 

mark of 60% in order to commence the study of 

Latin or Greek in second year as part of a degree 

in Classics. 

(page 161) 




can make this choice during second year. 

Why study Community and Youth Work 

Community work is concerned with the 

development and empowerment of 

communities, through facilitating the 

active participation of people in addressing 

issues that affect them collectively. 

It can be done in a variety of contexts: 

in neighbourhoods, with specific groups 

as well as with partnership groups, 

local authorities and state agencies. 

Youth work is defined in Irish legislation as a 

‘planned programme of education designed for 

the purpose of aiding and enhancing the personal 

and social development of young persons through 

their voluntary participation’, and it is intended 

to be complementary to young people’s formal 

and vocational education and training. 

Why study Community and Youth 

Work at Maynooth 

The Department of Applied Social Studies (DAPPSS) 

is the longest-established provider of professional 

education and training in youth work and community 

work in the country. Since 1981 DAPPSS has earned 

an unrivalled reputation for teaching, research 

and development in these areas, evidenced in 

our leading role in achieving the establishment 

of professional endorsement of both youth work 

and community work on an all-Ireland basis. 

The Department is also home to both the Centre for 

Youth Research and Development and the Centre 

for Rights, Recognition and Redistribution. 

The BA in Community and Youth Work is a fully 

integrated programme of education and training 

in both community and youth work and may be 

pursued as a full time option MH116 or on a part 

time basis MH802 (MH802 requires flexible 

participation). Supervised fieldwork practice is an 

essential element of coursework at each level. 


Graduates of the BA in Community and Youth Work 

are equipped to take up professional employment in 

a range of community and youth work organisations 

and agencies: community development projects, local, 

urban and rural development groups, community 

youth projects, neighbourhood youth projects 

and local youth services, as well as organisations 

concerned with particular groups (e.g. women, 

Travellers, new communities) or issues (e.g. 

unemployment, migrant rights, drugs, poverty). 


Anastasia Crickley (BSocSci, MA, CQSW ) is 

head of the Department of Applied Social 

Studies, Vice President of the UN Committee 

for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 

and Chairperson of the Community Workers 

Cooperative (national association of community 

workers). She is one of the founders of Pavee 

Point and of the Migrants Rights Centre Ireland. 

Maurice Devlin (BA, MA, MSocSci, MSc, PhD) is Jean 

Monnet Professor and Director of the Centre for 

Youth Research and Development in the Department 

of Applied Social Studies at Maynooth University. 


2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English and a third language 

Contact 

Department of Ancient Classics 


Phone: +353 1 708 3316 

Email: classics@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ancient-classics 

Our mission is “to contribute to human rights, social 

justice and equality nationally and internationally 

through excellence in education for and development 

of the applied social professions, through innovative 

academic education and research in the social 

sciences and associated public contributions”. 

Anastasia Crickley

Community and Youth Work (continued) 


What are my options for studying Community and Youth Work at Maynooth 


2014 

Specialised 

degree in 

Community 

and Youth 

Work (fulltime) 

A range of topics relating to community and youth 

work are studied in all three years of the programme. 

Supervised fieldwork in both community work and 

youth work is an essential element of coursework at 

each level. Students are required to complete 14 weeks 

full-time field work in contrasting settings. This may 

involve travel within Ireland, and international fieldwork 

placements are also considered provided the student has 

the requisite experience and aptitude, and that suitable 

supervised fieldwork opportunities are available. 

MH116 

(page 

209) 

Entrance 

test + 

individual 

and group 

interview 

Specialised 

degree in 

Community 

and Youth 

Work 

(part-time, 

in-service) 

A range of topics relating to community and youth 

work are studied in all four years. In-service students 

must be available for the equivalent of 1.5 days per 

week for tuition on campus during semester, as well 

as periods of study at summer schools (dates are 

set at the commencement of each year). Supervised 

fieldwork in both community work and youth work is 

an essential element of coursework at each level. For 

in-service students, the existing place of employment will 

provide the basis for most BUT NOT ALL such fieldwork 

practice. Students are required to undertake fieldwork 

in contrasting settings. This may involve travel within 

Ireland, and international fieldwork placements are 

also considered provided the student has the requisite 

experience and aptitude, and that suitable fieldwork 

opportunities are available. 

MH802 

(page 

209) 

Entrance 

test + 

individual 

and group 

interview 

A degree in Community and Youth Work is a 

good foundation for any job that requires social 

awareness, sound analytical skills and the ability 

to plan, organise and work closely with others. 



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MSOCSC SOCIAL SCIENCE (RIGHTS 

AND SOCIAL POLICY) 

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MA APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES, MASTERS 

IN COMMUNITY AND YOUTH WORK 

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M.LITT. (RESEARCH) 

DOCTOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE 

PhD APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES 

Mature applicants: MH116 – 23 years 

on 1st January of the year of entry. 

MH802: 21 on 1st January of the year of entry. 

MH116 and MH802 are restricted application 

courses: apply to the CAO before February 1st. 

Details of other application procedures are available 

at www.maynoothuniversity.ie. Offers of places on 

MH116 and MH802 are subject to a satisfactory 

background check by the Garda Central Vetting Unit. 

Contact 

Dept of Applied Social Studies 

Laraghbryan House, North Campus 

Telephone: +353 (0)1 7083743/ +353 (0)1 7084574 


MH116 and MH802: 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, 

English and a third language or FETAC Level 

5 (Full Award with 5 distinctions) 

E-Mail: appliedsocialstudies@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/applied-social-studies

Community Studies 


Why study Community Studies 

Government, public sector, private sector 

and the voluntary sector are becoming 

increasingly aware of the power of 

community, and informed community 

leaders are an increasingly vital source of 

social capital. By studying the community, 

we enhance our ability to understand our 

world. By understanding the origins and 

the dynamics of both the local community 

and the global community, through 

Community Studies, we will be better 

placed to play a role in the development of 

our communities and shaping our future. 

Why study Community Studies at Maynooth 

Maynooth University has a particular strength in 

relation to community studies. The diversity of 

interests of both our academic staff and student 

body is reflective of the diversity of our ‘lived in’ 

community. The University is not an ivory tower – 

rather it is a hive of activity and interactivity. Its 

location on the edge of the capital city, within a 

peri-urban setting, and supporting a rural hinterland, 

makes it a unique location to study community 

studies. University departments interact with 

communities for research and teaching on an 

ongoing basis. Academics spend time in communities 

often giving of their expertise freely. The scholarly 

traditions of the University combined with a deep 

commitment to civic and social engagement present 

a wholeness applicable to community studies. 

The mode of teaching, the nature of research being 

undertaken, and the diverse student learning groups 

combined is the reason why Maynooth University is 

the best location to undertake Community Studies. 


The BA Community Studies is an interdisciplinary 

degree. The academic departments involved in this 

degree are Adult and Community Education, Applied 

Social Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Geography 

and History. Research areas range from Urban and 

Rural Development, Social Inclusion, Youth and 

Community Work, Culture and Society, Identity, 

Power, Gender and Social Analysis among others. 

Michael Kenny delivers the introduction to 

Community Studies and Community Development 

modules. Michael is an agriculturalist & adult 

educator. He has many years experience in adult 

education & youth work in the non-formal sector. 

He has also been involved in overseas development 

work in Africa. Michael is also an innovator in 

e-learning and rural development and lectures at 

certificate, diploma, degree and master’s level. 


Students who have completed the BA Community 

Studies acquire knowledge and develop skills 

that are much sought after in the statutory, 

community and voluntary sectors. Our students 

have progressed to work in the areas of adult 

and further education and training; community 

development; teaching; civil service and NGOs. 

Some graduates opt to proceed into 

postgraduate study in fields of interest such 

as education, citizenship, social inclusion and 

social cohesion, regeneration, narrative enquiry, 

gender studies, politics and sociology. 

entry requirements 

Part-time degree: applicants must be at least 

21 years of age in the year of entry. Selection 

is on the basis of application and interview. 

Weaving multiple threads together, simultaneously – an active learning approach 

What are my options for studying Community Studies at Maynooth 


2014 

Community Studies as 

a part-time (evening) 

interdisciplinary degree 

Adult and Community Education; 

Anthropology; Applied Social 

Studies; Sociology; History; 

Geography 

MH803 

(page 306) 

Mature years only. 

Eligibility is 21 years 

or over as of January 

1st 2015 

The Community Studies degree is a modular 

degree delivered in the evenings. 

Contact 

Department of Adult and Community Education 

Education House, North Campus 

Tel: 01 708 4587/708 3948 

Email: adcomed@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/adultand-community-education

Computer Science 


Why study Computer Science 

Our modern world is run on computing 

power. PCs, mobile phones, telecoms 

networks, medical equipment, air traffic 

control, satellite navigation – hardly any 

area of 21st century life is untouched by 

computers. As the Government works 

to position Ireland as a ‘knowledge 

economy’, IT skills are in high demand. 

Why study Computer Science at Maynooth 

The Department of Computer Science 

at Maynooth University was founded in 

1987 in the Faculty of Science. 

The Computer Science Department at Maynooth 

has been located in the Callan Building since the 

summer of 1993 and a new ICT building is currently 

under construction and will house the Department 

of Computer Science from the summer of 2015. 

Computers have become a part of everybody’s daily 

life. In the Department of Computer Science we teach 

how computer systems work, with a particular focus 

on software, and we research how computer systems 

will develop into the future. Our courses cover a 

wide spectrum of topics from software to computer 

hardware, from internal details of operating systems 

to computer applications, and from software 

engineering practice to computational theory. 

We provide excellent facilities for practical 

work, with most of our modules including a mix of 

lectures and lab work. Many of our students also 

spend time working in industry as part of their 

course. We endeavour to provide a supportive and 

enjoyable atmosphere for learning – we provide 

a programming helpdesk, extensive assistance 

during practical work – and we are always available 

outside of lectures to help our students. 

taking computer science as part of an arts (3 years) or science (4 years) degree – Sample modules 


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Databases 

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Programming 

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Computer Systems 

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Introduction to Object- 

Oriented Programming 

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Between 

Technology 

and Humanities 

(Humanities 

Computing) 

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Discrete Structures 

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Algorithms & 

Data Structures 

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Operating Systems 

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Multimedia 

Technology 

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Theory of 

Computation 

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Computer 

Architecture 

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Software Testing 

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Multimedia 

Communications 

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Mobile Application 

Development 

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Web Information 

Processing 

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Neurocomputation 

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Programming 

Language Design 

& Semantics 

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Cryptography 

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Artificial 

Intelligence 

& Language 

Processing 

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Robotics & 

Automation 

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Audio & Speech 

Processing 


There are seventeen academic staff, nine support 

staff, thirty-five postgraduate research students, and 

over 500 undergraduates in Computer Science in the 

current academic year. Research in the Department 

covers a wide variety of areas from facial expression 

analysis to location-based services for environmental 

monitoring and public information systems. 

Dr. Stephen Brown is a Senior Lecturer in Computer 

Science. He completed his undergraduate degree 

in Engineering, and M.Sc. degree in Computer 

Science, at TCD in 1984, and his PhD at UCC. After 

leaving college, he spent 10 years in industry, 

working for Digital in Ireland, the USA, and the UK 

in R&D for networking products. Nowadays, he 

lectures regularly on the M.Sc. and undergraduate 

degree courses. Like other lecturers in the 

Department, he has an open door policy, and is 

available most of the time to see students. 


IT skills are in high demand, therefore career 

opportunities are many and varied, and include 

work in areas such as graphical interface design, 

medical imaging, video-based information systems, 

multimedia systems development, electronic 

publishing, computer-assisted translation, e-learning 

systems development, games development, website 

design and development, and software development. 

IT skills are also in demand in non-computing 

industries, such as financial services, business 

and administration, health services, and the 

automobile and aeronautics sectors. 



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HIGHER DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 

HIGHER DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE (COMPUTER SCIENCE) 

MSc COMPUTER SCIENCE 

MSC COMPUTER SCIENCE (SOFTWARE ENGINEERING) 

MSc GEOCOMPUTATION 

PhD COMPUTER SCIENCE 

Dr. Stephen Brown

Computer Science (continued) 


What are my options for studying Computer Science at Maynooth 


2014 

What are my options for studying Computer Science at Maynooth (CONTINUED) 


2014 

Computer Science as 

part of a Joint Major Arts 

degree 


part of a Single Major 

or Joint Major Science 

degree 

Computer Science and another subject to degree 

level. You will take at least 20 credits of Computer 

Science in first year and at least 25 credits in year 

two and three. 

Computer Science is taken with up to three other 

science subjects in first year, two others in second 

year and one other in third year. In fourth year 

Computer Science may be taken as a Single Major 

degree or as a Joint Major degree with the other 

subject taken in third year. 

MH101 

(page 161) 

MH201 

(page 

223) 

350 

400 


a specialised degree – 

Computational Thinking 

BA/BSc International 

In this three year accelerated programme you will 

study topics in Computer Science, Mathematics 

and Philosophy. You will have the option of 

undertaking a one-year work placement between 

second and third year. 


are awarded a BA/BSc International degree. 

Students can make this choice during second 

year. In science, some students opt to study for a 

semester abroad rather than an entire year. 

MH214 

(page 261) 

520 



Computer Science and 

Software Engineering 

(Arts Entry) 

You will take Computer Science, Maths and up one 

other Arts subjects in first year. For the remaining 

three years you will concentrate on Computer 

Science. In third year students complete a six 

month placement (subject to availability). 

MH140 

CAO suboption 

CSA (page 

219) 

350 





(Science Entry) 

Computer Science is taken with Mathematics 

and two other Science subjects in first year. For 

the remaining three years you will concentrate 

on Computer Science. In third year students 

complete a six month placement (subject to 

availability). 

MH203 

CAO suboption 

CSE (page 

231) 

360 


MH101: 

2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English & a third language. OB3/ 

HD3 Mathematics to take Computer Science in Arts 

MH140, MH203: 

2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish & English. OB3/HD3 Mathematics 

Contact 

Department of Computer Science, 


Tel: (01) 708 3847 

Email admin@cs.nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/computer-science 


part of a Multimedia, 

Mobile & Web 

Development degree 

(Arts Entry) 

In first year you will take Computer Science, 

Mathematics and one other Arts subject. In 

second, third and fourth year you will take 

Computer Science and Multimedia topics only. 

In third year students complete a six month 

placement (subject to availability). 

MH140 

CAO suboption 

MWD 

(page 219) 

350 

MH201: 

2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish & English, a pass in a 

science subject and OC3/HD3 Mathematics 

MH214: 

2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish & English. HB1 Mathematics 


part of a Multimedia, 

Mobile & Web 

Development degree 


In first year you will take Computer Science, 

Mathematics and two other science subjects. 

In second, third and fourth year you will take 

Computer Science and Multimedia topics only. 

In third year students complete a six month 

placement (subject to availability). 

MH203 

CAO suboption 

MWD 

(page 231) 

350

Digital Media 


Why study Digital Media 

The digital revolution has changed the way 

we communicate. More importantly, it has 

transformed the way we live and work, the 

way we express ourselves, and the way 

we think about our place in the world. 

By studying digital media you will learn to use 

various forms of media technology creatively 

and you will develop the skills of critical analysis 

and writing that are essential to understanding 

the impact of media technologies and 

practices on individuals and on societies. 

Why study Digital Media at Maynooth 

The Digital Media degree at Maynooth University 

combines the best of critical and creative educational 

paths, equipping our graduates with specific 

media practice skills and also instilling the wider 

knowledge of the world that comes from a traditional 

university education. Our digital media degree 

programme combines the benefits of a traditional 

Arts degree, delivered by staff members who are 

not only committed teachers but also internationally 

recognised for their media studies research, with 

a sustained engagement with the creative tools 

that define the developing field of digital media. 

Our dynamic curriculum provides opportunities 

to explore creativity in the context of current 

digital technologies. Practice modules rely upon 

group assignments and project work that develops 

team building and time management skills as well 

as real-world employable skills. These modules 

will introduce you to digital image manipulation, 

web design, and animation. In advanced modules, 

you will design and create digital objects. 

of Media Practice. Dr. Kylie Jarrett completed her 

doctorate at the University of South Australia in 

2003. In her recent book, “Google and the Culture of 

Search” (2013; co-authored with Ken Hills and Michael 

Petit), Dr. Jarrett and her colleagues begin with the 

provocative question: what did you do to search for 

information before Google They argue that Google 

has ushered in a culture of search that dominates our 

waking hours and exemplifies the ways “reality itself 

has been subsumed into the informational sphere”. 


With the combination of practical production 

skills and a solid grounding in the media history, 

theory, and political economy, our graduates enter 

professional fields such as advertising, animation, 

game design, and digital media application 

development.They also pursue careers in media 

fields such as journalism, marketing, and public 

relations. Some graduates opt to proceed into 

postgraduate study in fields of interest such as: 

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language. OB3/HD3 Mathematics 

Contact 

Anne Byrne, Senior Executive Assistant, Media Studies 

Room 0.16, Iontas Building, North Campus 

Tel: +353 (1) 7083624 

Email: media.studies@nuim.ie www. 

maynoothuniversity.ie/media-studies 

Dr. Kylie Jarrett 

What are my options for studying Digital Media at Maynooth 


2014 

Specialised 

In first year, all Digital Media students take Media Studies, MH110 

360 

Digital Media 

degree (Joint 

Major option) 

Digital Media, and Computer Science modules. They 

take one additional Arts subject. In this option, students 

continue with Digital Media & Media Studies modules 

as well as their other Arts subject after year one. The 

credits in the final two years of the degree are split evenly 

between in Digital Media and Media Studies theory and 

practice modules, and the student’s chosen Arts subject. 

Students who do not wish to continue with the BA Digital 

Media after first year can choose to transfer to MH101 

Arts, continuing with Computer Science and their other 

Arts subject. 

(page 

188) 

Digital Media 

In first year, all Digital Media students take Media Studies, MH110 

360 

as a Major, with 

another subject 

as a Minor 

(Major/Minor 

option) 


take one additional Arts subject.In this option, students 

discontinue Computer Science at the end of first year. 

The majority of credits in the final two years of the degree 

are in Digital Media and Media Studies theory and practice 

modules, along with one additional Arts subject (the 

minor). Students normally take at least 50 credits of their 

Minor subject over the three years. 

(page 

188) 

Digital Media as 

a Single Major 

degree 

In first year, all Digital Media students take Media Studies, 


take one additional Arts subject. In this option, students 

discontinue the other Arts subject after year one. The 

majority of credits in the final two years are in Digital 

Media and Media Studies theory and practice modules 

and Computer Science. Students who have not taken 

higher level mathematics and who intend to continue with 

Computer Science in secind year are recommended to take 

Mathematical Studies as their Arts subject in first year. 

MH110 

(page 

188) 

360 


Our faculty members possess key strengths and 

interests in three broad areas within Media Studies: 

the Political Economy of Media Cultures, Media 

Histories, Technologies, and Archives, and Cultures 

BA Digital Media 

International 

(4 year degree) 


awarded a BA International degree. Students can make 

this choice during second year.

Economics 


Why study Economics 

Economics is about understanding the 

world we live in. It is about wealth and 

poverty, growth and decline, money and 

inflation, work and play, health and welfare, 

marriage and divorce, death and taxes. 

The study of Economics helps us to understand 

the world today, to imagine a better future, and 

to figure out how to get there. Economists use 

analytical tools to examine problems and devise 

solutions – methods including mathematics, 

deductive logic and applied statistics. 

Why study Economics at Maynooth 

The Department of Economics, Finance and 

Accounting offers a vibrant environment for 

learning and research. The faculty is made up 

of an accomplished group of academics with an 

international reputation for excellence in research 

and teaching. Members of the department 

publish in leading international journals and also 

play an influential role in social and economic 

development at a local and national level. 

taking economics as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 

We place a high premium on quality teaching 

and personal contact with our students, 

ensuring that the students’ experience at 

Maynooth is both enjoyable and productive, 

whatever degree programme pursued. 

Students are not required to have any previous 

knowledge of Economics, only an interest in how 

the economy works, and a desire to know more. 


We believe that good teaching and research 

complement each other. We strive to maintain a 

high output of quality published material as well as 

thoughtful and considered contributions to ongoing 

policy debates both at home and abroad. 

Dr. Tuvana Pastine earned her Ph.D. in Economics 

from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. 

Before joining the Economics, Finance and Accounting 

Department in Maynooth University she taught at 

Georgetown University, and at Bilkent University 

in Turkey, and lectured in the University of British 

Columbia as a Visiting Associate Professor. 


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Microeconomics 

(Markets, Welfare and 

Consumer Choice) 

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Macroeconomics 

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(Competitive Markets and 

Government Policy) 

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Quantitative Analysis 

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Intermediate 


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Money & Banking 

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The Economics of Human 

Resource Management 

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Econometrics 

(Statistical Methods for 

Economics and Business) 

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Economics of Sport 

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Advanced Microeconomics 

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Econometrics 

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Advanced Macroeconomics 

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Economics Thesis 

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Financial Crises 

and Regulation 

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Economics of Work 

and Life Decisions 

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Competition & Regulation 

She is a member of Royal Irish Academy Social 

Sciences Committee. She also served as a Research 

Affiliate in CEPR, a London-based think tank. As 

the Team Leader in Economics in the Dublin Region 

Higher Education Alliance, she coordinated the Ph.D. 

programmes of Maynooth University, TCD and UCD. 


Successful students emerge with a deep 

knowledge of their subject and a variety of skills 

that will give them a competitive edge in an ever 

more competitive job market. Graduates are 

equipped for a wide variety of careers, such as 

accountancy, banking, financial services, teaching 

and economic consultancy, to name but a few. 

We have strong links with industry and the wider 

business community including the big four accounting 

practices, US multinationals, the Central Bank the 

ESRI, hedge funds and fund management companies. 



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MH101 & MH401:2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English 

and a third language. OC3/HD3 Mathematics. 

MH112 & MH408: 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English 

and a third language & OC3/HD3 Mathematics 

MH408: French – HC3, German – HC3, Chinese 

or Spanish – no previous study required. 

Contact 

Department of Economics, 

Finance and Accounting, Room 54, Rhetoric House 

Tel +353 (0) 1 7083728 



Dr. Tuvana Pastine

Economics (continued) 

Education 

72 – 73 

What are my options for studying Economics at Maynooth 


2014 

Economics as part 

of a Joint Major 

Arts degree 

Economics and another subject to degree level. You 

will take at least 20 credits of Economics in first year, 


MH101 

(page 161) 

350 

Economics 

as part of a Major 

/ Minor Arts 

degree 

Economics is the major of the final two years of your 

degree, studied along with another subject (the minor). 

You will take at least 20 credits of Economics in first 

year, and at least 55 credits across years 2 and 3. To 

enter the Major/Minor course students must normally 

achieve 60% in their first year Economics examinations. 

MH101 

(page 161) 

350 

Economics as a 

Single Major Arts 

degree 

You will focus almost entirely on Economics in 2nd and 

3rd year, taking at least 20 credits of Economics in first 

year, and at least 70 credits across years 2 and 3. 

MH101 

(page 161) 

350 

Specialised 

degree in 

Philosophy, 

Politics and 

Economics (PPE) 

Finance as a 


International 

Finance and 

Economics – 

specialised 4 year 

degree 


In first year you study all three subjects; Philosophy, 

Politics and Economics. From second year you can 

specialise in Economics and Politics or continue to 

study all three areas as core subjects. 

Students take Economics, Accounting and one other 

subject in first year. In second year students choose 

between Finance and Economics (Route 1) or Finance 

and another minor subject (Route 2). 

Students take Economics, Mathematics and have the 

option of taking Chinese, French, German or Spanish 

in first year. In second year students continue with 

Finance, Economics and can opt to continue their 

language. There is an international work and /or study 

placement in third year with the final fourth year 

at Maynooth taking Finance and optional language 

modules for those who have taken a language. 




MH112, CAO 

sub-option 

PPE (page 

194) 

MH401 

(page 272) 

MH408 

(page 292) 

380 

370 

420 

Why study Education 

Education is one of the most fundamental 

and important activities in any society. 

For individuals, quality education enables 

the development of intellectual, social and 

cultural potential. It plays an important part 

in shaping people’s lives, their economic 

opportunities, their participation in society 

and their view of themselves. For society, 

education is a means of shaping the future 

and equipping the next generation to 

face the challenges that will emerge. 

Why study Education at Maynooth 

Here at Maynooth University, we are concerned with 

the study, research, development and provision of 

education, and we provide a series of courses aimed 

at aspirant and current education professionals. The 

options for studying to become a teacher here now 

span the full range of educational levels in Ireland – 

from early education, through primary and second 

level education as well as further and adult education. 

The transfer of Froebel College to Maynooth now 

means that the entire spectrum of teacher education 

exists for the first time in the history of the state 

within one centre of excellence on one campus. 

For many students, the transition to third level 

education can be a challenging one; however our 

small group teaching model, combined with ease of 

access to staff and student-support services, ensures 

that every student has the best possible chance of 

success. We are renowned for the providing a holistic 

experience for students and it is for this reason that 

we have high levels of retention and progression.

Education (continued) 


Froebel B.Ed students are the only primary student 

teachers in Ireland studying at the heart of a major 

university, with all the intellectual stimulus and 

social interaction with professors and students of 

other disciplines that the Maynooth campus offers. 

Those wishing to become a primary teacher may take 

the B.Ed degree (Level 8) or the PMEd (Level 9). 

Those wishing to study for an undergraduate 

second level teacher qualification can choose any 

two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics 

and Mathematics. They will graduate after four 

years with a Level 8 BSc Science (with Education) 

or BSc Maths (with Education) degree, and will 

be guaranteed a place in year 5 for the Level 9 

Professional Master of Education. At the end of 

year 5, graduates will be fully qualified second 

level mathematics or science teachers. 

Construction on a new education building is due to 

commence shortly, and will encompass facilities for 

all students studying education within the University. 


Education Department lecturers on our secondlevel 

Mathematics and Science (with Education) 

degrees, and Froebel Department lecturers 

on our Early Childhood Teaching & Learning 

and Primary Education degrees come from a 

range of diverse backgrounds, and the research 

profile of the staff reflects the varied nature 

of teacher education programmes we offer. 

Majella Dempsey is course leader for the 

Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of 

Mathematics (with Education) programmes. 

Majella Dempsey 

She is currently finalising doctoral research at 

Trinity College Dublin on the role of key skills in 

developing and promoting innovative and creative 

teaching and learning environments. Prior to joining 

Maynooth University, Majella worked as an Education 

Officer with the National Council for Curriculum 

and Assessment. A Science and Mathematics 

teacher, Majella has also worked with Science 

teachers, facilitating professional development 

for the revised Junior Science curriculum. 


Successful students emerge as teaching 

professionals. The BA (Hons) in Early Childhood – 

Teaching and Learning positions graduates to 

spearhead and lead learning in Early Childhood Care 

and Education (ECCE) services. Graduates from 

this programme will lead curriculum development 

and implementation as part of a professional 

team, working with children and their families. 

The degree is offered in partnership with Early 

Childhood Ireland, the leading organisation in the 

country focussed on the development, delivery and 

oversight of early childhood care and education. 

The Bachelor of Education and the PMEd is 

designed to prepare students to be primary school 

teachers in the Republic of Ireland and in many 

countries internationally. After five years of study 

of the Mathematics or Science (with Education) 

courses, students will have achieved a Level 9, 

Professional Master of Education (PME) teaching 

qualification in two subjects. Graduates will be 

ready to accept a teaching position in a secondlevel 

school. Some graduates opt to proceed into 


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What are my options for studying Education at Maynooth 


2014 

Primary School 

Teaching – 

Bachelor of 

Education 

This degree is designed to prepare students to be 

primary school teachers. You will take education 

modules and a school-based placement across all 

four years of this professional teaching degree, 

as well as a placement in the Gaeltacht for two 

fortnight blocks in years one and two of the degree. 

MH001/ 

MH002 

(Gaeltacht) 

(page 158) 

MH001- 

510* (*not 

everyone 

on these 

points was 

admitted) 

MH002-490 

Early Childhood This part-time degree will prepare you to lead 

MH801 

370 

Teaching & 

Learning 

(part-time) 

learning in Early Childhood Care and Education 

(ECCE) services. Modules include exploring 

curricula and pedagogy, reflective practice, 

supporting creativity and imagination and 

professional work placement practice. 

(page 302) 

Science (with After four years of concurrent science and education MH212 

480 

Education) 

studies, students may graduate with a Level 8 honours 

degree in Science (with Education). To become a fully 

qualified science teacher, students must complete a 

fifth year of study at Masters level – the Professional 

Master of Education. Entry to the fifth year is 

guaranteed if you meet the required standard at the 

end of fourth year. 

CAO 

sub-option 

SED (page 

255) 

Mathematics After four years of concurrent mathematics and 

MH212 

455 

(with 

Education) 

education studies, students may graduate with 

a Level 8 honours degree in Mathematics (with 

Education). To become a fully qualified maths 

teacher, students must complete a fifth year of 

study at Masters level – the Professional Master of 

Education. 

CAO suboption 

MED 

(page 255) 


Teaching – 

Professional 

Master of 

Education 

As an alternative to the Bachelor of Education, 

you may decide to apply for and undertake the two 

year Professional Master of Education – having 

graduated with any Level 8 honours degree e.g. 

Bachelor of Arts MH101. 

PME (page 

257)

Education (continued) 

Electronic Engineering 

76 – 77 

What are my options for studying Education at Maynooth 


2014 

Second- 

Level School 

Teaching – 

Professional 

Master of 

To become a second-level school teacher you must 

complete a three year Bachelor of Arts (or 4 year 

Bachelor of Science) degree and then apply to 

complete the two year postgraduate Professional 

MH101 

(page 161)/ 

MH201 

(page 223) 

350 

Master of Education degree. 

Education 


MH001/002: 3HC3 (including Irish) & 2OD3 

(including Mathematics) & OC3/HD3 English. 

MH003: 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish & English (or 

mature student applicant who is at least 

21 years of age by January 1, 2015). 

MH212 Science (with Education): 2HC3 & 

4OD3, Irish & English & OD3/HD3 in a Science 

subject (e.g. Agricultural Science, Biology, 

Chemistry, Physics or Physics with Chemistry). 

MH212 Mathematics (with Education): 2HC3 

(including Mathematics) & 4OD3, Irish & English. 

Students wishing to register for the Mathematics 

(with Education) option post admission must have 

attained at least HC3 in Mathematics or equivalent. 

& PME 

(page 257) 

Contact 

Education Department (for queries re: MH212) 

Room 2.1.1/2.1.2, first floor of Education House, 

North Campus 

Telephone: 01 7083656 

E-mail: education.department@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education 

Froebel Department of Primary and 

Early Childhood Education: 

Rye Hall, North Campus 

Telephone: + 353 1 474 7400 

Email: froebel.department@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/froebel 

Froebel Department of Primary and Early 

Childhood Education, Early Childhood Ireland, 

2nd Floor- Hainault House, Belgard Square, 

Off Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 

Tel +353 (1) 4057100 

Email: degree@earlychildhoodireland.ie 


Why study Electronic Engineering 

Electronic Engineers are involved 

in the invention and design of things 

that combine electronics and software. 

It could be an XBOX, a toy for children, 

a heart-rate monitor, or a mobile phone. 

Our designs are often invisible but power many 

of the important elements of our modern life – 

the internet, the intelligent systems in our cars, 

televisions and computers, the smart meters that 

control water, electricity and gas. Anything that is 

driven by electricity or a battery was designed by 

an electronic engineer. A world without electronic 

engineers and our designs would be unrecognisable. 

The speed at which modern hi-tech devices 

advance is incredible. Electronic engineers are 

driving this change, creating new capabilities and 

finding new applications to change our world, 

for fun, for our health, and our prosperity. 

Why study Electronic Engineering at Maynooth 

Our students are given projects to hone 

their Engineering professional skills, while 

also gaining strong communication skills 

to equip them in their future careers. 

Our department has specialised in three 

areas: Wireless Communications, Biomedical 

Diagnostics and Technologies, and the Intelligent 

Control of large machines – such as robotics 

or wave energy devices. We bring depth of 

knowledge into all aspects of our teaching. 

In Maynooth, we are fortunate to have state-of-theart 

facilities in our laboratories and lecturing rooms. 

Our students and teachers are drawn from around 

the world – providing you with a rich multi-cultural 

experience that is invaluable preparation for working 

on an Engineering global stage. Our classes are small 

facilitating strong bonds across class mates, and also 

continuous support by all staff. Our project-based 

activities encourage the development of a team spirit 

and a friendly atmosphere for staff and students. 

Dr Álvaro Palomo Navarro 


Dr Álvaro Palomo Navarro is from Arganda del 

Rey, Madrid, Spain. He graduated in 2006 from 

the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) 

with a B.Eng. in Telecommunication Systems. 

He graduated from Maynooth University with 

a PhD in Electronic Engineering in 2012.His 

principal research areas are multi-rate digital 

signal processing and filter banks applied to 

communications, adaptive equalization, softwaredefined 

radio architectures and multi-standard 

wireless communications systems. Currently he 

works as a lecturer for the Electronic Engineering 

Department while he continues his research activity 

within the Callan Institute for Applied ICT. 


Our honours degree programme in Engineering 

is accredited by the Institute of Engineers of 

Ireland (IEI) and is recognised internationally. This 

makes holders of the BE (hons) degree eligible 

for membership of the institute, while exempting 

holders from any further written examination on 

the path to qualifying as a Chartered Engineer. In 

addition honours graduates are also eligible for 

associate membership of the Institution of Electrical 

Engineers (AMIEE) in the UK and membership of the 

Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers 

(MIEEE) in the USA. Students may choose to work 

in silicon chip manufacturing and design (e.g. Intel), 

communication companies and in the development of 

products closely combining hardware and software.

Electronic Engineering (continued) 


What are my options for studying electronics at Maynooth 


2014 

Engineering Science as 

part of a Single Major 

or Joint Major Science 

degree 

Engineering Science is taken with Mathematics, 

Computer Science and another Science subject 

in first year. In second year you take Engineering 

Science, Mathematics and another subject. 

You study two subjects in third year and either 

Single Major Engineering Science in fourth year 

or Engineering Science and the other third year 

subject as part of a Joint Major degree. 

MH201 

(page 

223) 

400 

Maynooth Post Primary TY students were co-mentored by our Dept of Electronic 

Engineering along with Intel, to design a car, build it at and then race it against other teams 

as part of the international IET Formula 24 challenge from Greenpower Education 

Beyond electronic engineering, our graduates 

have the software skills to work in most 

software companies, and the problem solving 

and mathematical skills for many roles in 

the financial and management sectors. 

There are also numerous opportunities to continue 

their education through postgraduate study 

and PhD Programmes. In Maynooth, we offer 

the following postgraduate programmes: 

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MH201: 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English, a pass in 

a science subject and OC3/HD3 Mathematics 

MH304: 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English, a 

pass in a science subject (or Technology), 

a HC3 Mathematics (or equivalent) 

Special Mathematics Examination: Applicants who 

do not have the required HC3 in Leaving Certificate 

Mathematics may take this examination, which 

is based on the Leaving Certificate higher level 

paper. The examination takes place in late August 

– sample papers are available online at www. 

maynoothuniversity.ie/electronic-engineering 

Electronic Engineering You will study a common first, second and third 

as a specialised 

year programme in Electronic Engineering. In 

degree – with 

fourth year students specialise in one of the 

specialisms in either following three options: Electronic Engineering 

Computer Engineering, with Computers, Electronic Engineering or 


Electronic Engineering with Communications. 

Engineering or 

Electronic Engineering In third year, students spend six months on an 

industrial placement (students not placed in 

industry undertake a three months structured 

design experience which is devised to simulate 

the workplace experience and provide technical 

training). 

Contact 

Department of Electronic Engineering, 

Second floor, Engineering & BioScience Building 

Department Office – E3.01, North Campus 

Email: electronic.engineering@eeng.nuim.ie 

Tel: (353) 01 – 708 6057 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/electronic-engineering 

MH304 

(page 

264) 

435 

Applicants under 23 years of age need to 

have attained at least 300 points in their 

Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

Engineering Science 


Why study Engineering Science 

Engineering science offers students the 

possibility of combining the design, problem 

solving and technical skills of electronic 

engineering with that of another science 

subject. In recent years there has been a 

convergence of electronics and the basic 

sciences to deliver new capabilities in 

industries as diverse as medicine, automotive 

sector, environmental protection, but also 

within the core scientific areas with new 

instruments and tools. Some examples of 

this are lab-on-a-chip for medical and DNA 

testing, CMOS imaging sensors, or specialist 

chemical sensors for gas detection. 

When engineering science is taken in partnership with 

computer science, opportunities arise in the areas 

of embedded systems and the close integration of 

hardware and software systems, where software 

controls hardware systems – be it robotics, smart 

meters, or most portable consumer electronics. 

Why study Engineering science at Maynooth 

The opportunity to combine engineering with a 

range of basic science disciplines is a unique offering 

that is only available in Maynooth University. It 

takes advantage of the strong research-driven 

Department of Electronic Engineering with the 

University’s strengths in Computer Science, Biology, 

Physics and Chemistry. Students taking Engineering 

Science will experience our philosophy of projectbased 

and experiment-based learning, and will use 

state-of-the-art teaching facilities while working 

with a young, energetic, and approachable staff. You 

will study science and technology and develop an 

ability to design innovative systems, having been 

provided with the opportunities to demonstrate 

those skills throughout the programme. 

From day one, you will be immersed in the 

key elements of electronics, computers and 

communications engineering in lectures, tutorials and 

lab and project work. You will learn to harness your 

creative, intellectual and problem-solving skills and 

learn to collaborate in a team-based environment. 

What are my options for studying Electronics at Maynooth 


2014 

Engineering 

Engineering Science is taken with Mathematics, Computer MH201 

400 

Science as part of 

a Major or Joint 

Major Science 

degree 

Science and another Science subject in first year. In 

second year you take Engineering Science, Mathematics 

and another subject. You study two subjects in third year 

and either single honours Engineering Science in fourth 

year or Engineering Science and the other third year 

subject as part of a Joint Major honours degree. 

(page 

223) 

Electronic 

Engineering as 

a specialised 

degree – with 

specialisms in 

either Computer 

Engineering, 


Engineering 

or Electronic 

Engineering 

You will study a common first, second and third year 

programme in Electronic Engineering. In fourth year 

students specialise in one of the following three 

options: Electronic Engineering with Computers, 

Electronic Engineering or Electronic Engineering with 

Communications. 

In third year students spend six months on an industrial 

placement (students not placed in industry undertake 

a three months structured design experience which is 

devised to simulate the workplace experience and provide 

technical training). 

MH304 

(page 

264) 

435 

taking engineering science as part of a science degree – Sample modules 


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Electronic 

Engineering 

Fundamentals 

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Introduction 

to Systems 

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Signal Processing 

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Engineering 

Design Exercises 

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Computing for 

Engineers 

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Electric Circuits 

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Analogue 

Electronics 

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Signals & Systems 

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Realtime & 

Embedded 

Systems 

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Object-Oriented 

Programming 

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System Dynamics 

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Digital Signal 

Processing 

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Control Systems 

Design 

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Computation 

& Simulation 

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Computer Control 

Systems 


Dr. Bob Lawlor graduated from the Dublin Institute 

of Technology in 1984 with a B.Sc.(Eng) in Electrical/ 

Electronic Engineering. After graduation he joined 

Sony Broadcast and Communications Ltd. based in 

the UK, spending seven years with Sony, two and a 

half years of which was in Atsugi, Japan (Sony’s largest 

R&D centre). Most of his work with Sony centred on 

the development of an adaptive digital video decoder. 

In 1994 Bob took up a full-time lecturing position 

with DIT. During his time with the DIT he completed 

a PhD in Digital Audio Signal Processing and in 2001 

took up a lecturing position in the Department of 

Electronic Engineering here in Maynooth University. 

Dr. Bob Lawlor

Engineering Science (continued) 

English 

82 – 83 


Graduates of Engineering Science will come with 

a strong background in software and electronic 

systems, skills that are in high demand throughout 

the ICT sector in Ireland and internationally. Students 

who take a computer science and engineering 

science combination will have particular strength 

when targeting companies which require a close 

fusion of hardware and software systems – such as 

robotics or highly integrated devices (such as engine 

management, digitally controlled products). Those 

taking a basic science partner, can access careers 

in companies looking at sensing and monitoring – in 

the medical, biological and environmental sectors. 



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MH201: 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English, a pass in a 

science subject and OC3/HD3 Mathematics 

MH304: 2HC & 4OD3, Irish, English, a pass in a 

science subject (or Technology), a HC3 Mathematics 

(or equivalent). A special Mathematics examination is 

available for applicants who do not have the required 

HC3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics for MH304. 

The exam is based on the Leaving Certificate Higher 

Level paper. The examination takes place in late 

August – sample papers are available online at www. 

maynoothuniversity.ie/ electronic-engineering 

Contact 

Department of Electronic Engineering, 2nd floor, 

Engineering & BioScience Building, North Campus 


Tel: (353) – 01 – 708 6057 


Why study English 

The study of English literature allows you 

to travel without leaving home, to witness 

historical moments that took place before 

you were born, and to study the human 

condition up close, in all its pain and glory. 

Great literature can give you as much of an 

insight into the complexities of human nature 

as any psychology textbook can. It can help 

you see complicated situations from multiple 

angles. It can be thought-provoking, moving, 

shocking, funny – often all at the same time. 

Why study English at Maynooth 

The Department of English provides an 

exciting and rewarding student experience. 

With a unique concentration of internationally 

recognised scholars and dedicated educators, 

our department offers the opportunity to study 

English literature from the Renaissance to the 

present, and has notable expertise in Irish literature 

and postcolonial studies. The degree programme 

reflects the changing, and global, nature of Englishlanguage 

literature while providing students with 

a thorough grounding in established traditions. 

The BA in English (MH114), allows students 

with a passion for the subject to concentrate 

on English in their primary degree, working in 

small-group seminars. The degree also affords 

the opportunity of studying creative writing.

English (continued) 


taking english as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 


What are my options for studying English at Maynooth 


2014 

̍̍ 

Criticism, Research and Writing 

̍̍ 

Studies In Literary Form 1: 

Poetry 

̍̍ 


Fiction 

̍̍ 


Drama 

̍̍ 

̍̍ 

̍̍ 

̍̍ 

̍̍ 

Renaissance to Restoration 

Enlightenment & Romanticism 

Irish Studies 

World Literature 

Victorianism to Modernism 

̍̍ 

Modernism 

̍̍ 

Film 

̍̍ 

Post-War to 

Postmodern Literature 

̍̍ 

Irish Studies 

̍̍ 


English as part of 


degree 

English as a Minor 

with another subject 

as a Major (Arts 

degree) 

Students take 20 credits of English in first year, and 

at least 25 credits in year 2 and 3. 

Students take 20 credits of English in first year and 

at least 30 credits of English is taken across years 2 

and 3. 

MH101 

(page 161) 

MH101 

(page 161) 

350 

350 


Lecturers in the English Department have a wide 

range of interests in every genre of literature, and 

have published widely on many topics, ranging 

from Shakespeare to recent Irish cinema. 

Professor Joe Cleary is himself a graduate of the 

Department. Having completed his BA and MA 

in Maynooth, he studied for his Ph.D in Columbia 

University in New York. He returned to Maynooth 

University as a lecturer and later professor of 

English, and has also been a visiting professor at the 

University of Notre Dame and Yale University. Author 

or editor of many books on Irish literature and 

culture, he is one of Ireland’s most influential literary 

critics. His specialised teaching areas are Modern 

Irish and World Literature. He believes that the 

study of literature and culture can produce more 

critically-vigilant and globally-aware citizens, 

equipped with a vibrant sense of modern literature, 

and of Ireland’s place in a rapidly-changing world. 


Students of English attain a strong facility for 

critical thinking and advanced communication 

skills – attractive assets for any employer. 

English graduates are to be found in a wide 

range of occupations, including journalism, the 

civil service, creative writing, the diplomatic 

service, business and management, marketing, 

advertising, librarianship, the arts and teaching. 



ЭЭ 

MA in Twentieth-Century Irish Writing 

ЭЭ 

MA in Culture, Empire 

and Postcolonialism 

ЭЭ 

MA in Gender and Sexuality 

in Writing and Culture 

ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

MLitt 

PhD 

English as a Single Focus almost entirely on English in years 2 and 3. You 

Major specialised 

will take at least 40 credits of English in first year and 

degree with a Minor at least 40 credits in years 2 and 3 with a Minor in the 

other subject chosen in first year. 







Contact 

English Department 

Amanda Bent, Senior Executive Assistant 

Office 0.18, Ground Floor, Iontas Building, 

North Campus 

Professor Joe Cleary 

MH114 

(page 203) 

400 

Tel: +353 (1) 7083706 

Email: english.department@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/english

Experimental Physics 


taking experimental physics as part of a science degree – Sample modules 


̍̍ 

Experimental 

Physics I 

̍̍ 

Experimental 

Physics II 

̍̍ 

Electrical Circuits 

& Electronics 

̍̍ 

Lasers 

̍̍ 

Astronomy & 

Quantum Physics 

̍̍ 

Applied Electromagnetics 

̍̍ 

Analog & Digital 

Electronics 

̍̍ 

Thermal & Statistical 

Physics 

̍̍ 

The Physics of 

Atoms & Quanta 

̍̍ 

Computational 

Physics 

̍̍ 

Solid State Physics 

̍̍ 

Classical Mechanics 

& Thermodynamics 

̍̍ 

Celestial Mechanics 

and Relativity 

̍̍ 

Electromagnetic 

Radiation 

̍̍ 

Programming for Physics 

(Computational Physics I) 

̍̍ 

Radiation, Nuclear 

& Particle Physics 

Why study Experimental Physics 

Why study Experimental Physics at Maynooth 

Physics deals with understanding the 

underlying nature of the world that 

surrounds us. A lot of exciting developments 

in modern society, be it a mobile phone, 

a CAT scanner or even a veritable X-ray 

machine, stem from our much improved 

understanding of systems governed by 

quantum physics. We also move ever 

closer to understanding the nature and the 

origin of the Universe and the universal 

physical laws that govern its evolution, 

with all that entails for the understanding 

of our place in it and our future. 

As a science, physics has always been regarded as 

a fundamental area of human knowledge, which 

is evidenced by its high profile in the media and 

general level of human interest. The research 

methods that physicists use and the mindset 

of physical inquiry are of utmost importance 

for our understanding of important processes 

in domains that go beyond physical sciences, 

sociology and economy to name just two. 

Maynooth University has a long tradition of 

excellence in Experimental Physics. The inventor of 

the induction coil, Nicholas Callan, was Professor 

of Experimental Physics from 1826 to 1864. 

Staff of the Experimental Physics Department 

are involved in a number of research areas, and are 

playing a key role in two European Space Agency 

satellite missions – the Herschel Space Observatory 

and the Planck Surveyor, as well as several other 

missions that are at earlier stages of development. 

We are an active department with friendly 

staff and provide an informal and welcoming 

atmosphere to our students. The staff-student 

relationship is highly valued and the department 

operates an open-door policy so that students 

can gain advice or assistance with ease. 

Our four-year undergraduate degrees follow a broad 

and exciting curriculum, including a comprehensive 

range of courses and laboratories in physics and 

astrophysics. Graduates from the department have 

progressed to working at Met Éireann, St. Luke’s 

Hospital, ESA, NASA, Caltech, Intel, Hewlett Packard, 

and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to name but a few. 


The departmental staff are heavily committed to 

both teaching and research. Much of the research 

work involves international collaborations. 

Dr Peter J.M van der Burgt achieved his Ph.D. in 

Physics (1986) from the University of Utrecht, 

The Netherlands. He worked as a Research 

Associate and Visiting Assistant Professor at 

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North 

Carolina (1986-1988), and at the University 

of Windsor, Ontario, Canada (1989-1993). 

Dr Peter J.M van der Burgt 

Peter worked as a Visiting Researcher 

at the Université Catholique de Louvain, 

Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium (2003), and has 

been a Lecturer in Experimental Physics 

at Maynooth University since 1993. 


Our technology-driven society means that physicists 

are in demand, especially since physics graduates 

are suitable for a wide range of occupations, not only 

in high-tech fields but also in areas where analytical 

and problem-solving skills are valued. Increasingly, 

the understanding of the behaviour of complex 

systems, composed of many components, the kind 

of systems that physics had always dealt with, 

becomes a pivotal problem in research concerned 

with social phenomena, for example aspects of 

economy, logistics or traffic management. 

Graduates may consider careers in 

areas such as computing, electronics, 

telecommunications, semiconductor industry, 

banking, finance, and management.

Experimental Physics (continued) 

Finance 

88 – 89 

What are my options for studying Experimental Physics at Maynooth 


2014 

Experimental 

Experimental Physics is taken with three other 

MH201 

400 

Physics as part of 

a Single Major or 

Joint Major Science 

degree 

Science subjects in first year, two others in second 

year and one other in third year. In fourth year 

Experimental Physics may be taken as a Single Major 

honours degree or as a Joint Major with the other 

subject from third year. 

(page 223) 

Experimental 

Physics as part of a 


– Physics with 

Astrophysics 

You will take Experimental Physics, Mathematics 

and up to other two Science subjects in first year. In 

second year you will study Physics with Astrophysics 

and two other subjects. In third year you study 

Physics with Astrophysics and one other subject. In 

fourth year students take Physics with Astrophysics 

only or they may switch to Single Major in their other 

third year subject if they wish. 

MH204 

(page 234) 

455 

Why study Finance 

Finance is the lifeblood that fuels an 

economy. The financial sector is made up 

of lenders and borrowers, big investors and 

small savers, risk lovers and risk haters, 

innovators and regulators. Currencies rise 

and fall, stock markets boom and bust, 

property values soar and crash, interest rates 

fluctuate. All of this is supported by the 

intricate workings of our financial systems. 

As a student of finance, you will learn how the 

financial system works from the perspective 

of the borrower and of the lender, how assets 

are traded, how international markets are 

linked, how governments try to control financial 

markets and how financial markets respond. 

Why study Finance at Maynooth 

The Department of Economics, Finance and 

Accounting offers a vibrant environment for 

learning and research. The faculty is made up 

of an accomplished group of academics with an 

international reputation for excellence in research 

and teaching. Members of the department 

publish in leading international journals and also 

play an influential role in social and economic 

development at a local and national level. 

As a student of Finance at Maynooth you will learn 

how to use analytical tools – including mathematics, 

deductive logic and applied statistics – to examine 

problems and devise logical solutions. Students 

are not required to have any previous knowledge of 

Finance, only an interest in how the financial sector 

and the economy works and a desire to know more. 



are awarded a BSc International degree. Students 

can make this choice during second year. In Science, 

some students opt to study for a semester abroad 

rather than an entire year. 

Entry into research is also an option, and 

multi-disciplinary fields may appeal such as 

nanotechnology, biophysics, or medical physics. 



ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

HIGHER DIPLOMA IN APPLIED PHYSICS 

MSc EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS 

Э Э PhD EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS 


MH201 and MH204: 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English, a 

pass in a science subject and OC3/HD3 Mathematics. 

Contact 

Department of Experimental Physics 

Science Building, North Campus 

Phone: +353 – 1 -708 3641 

E-mail: physics.department@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/experimental-physics

Finance (continued) 


taking finance as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 

What are my options for studying Finance at Maynooth 



Code 

Points 

2014 

̍̍ 

Microeconomics ( Markets, 

Welfare and Consumer Choice) 

̍̍ 

Foundations of Finance 

̍̍ 




̍̍ 



̍̍ 

Corporate Finance 

̍̍ 


for Non-Accountants 

̍̍ 


(Financial Management) 

̍̍ 

Financial Markets 

and Institutions 

̍̍ 



̍̍ 

Econometrics 

̍̍ 

Derivatives I: Forwards, 

Futures & Swaps 

̍̍ 

Investments (Portfolio 

Selection & Analysis) 

̍̍ 

Financial Modelling 

̍̍ 

International Finance 

̍̍ 

Financial Crises 

and Regulation 

Finance as part 


degree 

Finance as a 

Major degree 

Finance and another subject to degree level. You will take 

at least 20 credits of Finance in first year, and at least 25 

credits in years 2 and 3. 

Finance is the major of the final two years of your degree, 

studied along with another subject (the minor). You 

will take at least 20 credits of Finance in first year, and 

at least 70 credits across years 2 and 3, having moved 

across from MH101 into MH401. 

MH101 

(page 

161) 

MH101 

(page 

161) 

350 

350 


We believe that good teaching and research 

complement each other. We strive to maintain a 

high output of quality published material as well as 

thoughtful and considered contributions to ongoing 

policy debates both at home and abroad. 

Dr. Thomas Flavin is a senior lecturer in Finance. He 

has published in leading peer-reviewed academic 

journals such as Journal of International Money 

and Finance, Emerging Market Review, Journal of 

Forecasting and International Review of Finance, 

among others. He has held visiting positions at 

University of York, University of Cambridge 

and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. 


Finance graduates have strong numeracy 

skills, coupled with an ability to think critically 

and analytically – invaluable assets in a wide 

range of employments. Graduates can be 

found in the banking and financial services 

industry, economic consultancy, finance units 

of public and private sector organisations, 

financial research, journalism, and teaching. 

Postgraduate degree holders are also to be found 

working in financial institutions, both public and 

private, in Dublin, London, New York, and elsewhere. 



Finance as a 

specialised 

degree 

International 

Finance and 

Economics – 

specialised 4 year 

degree 


Students take Economics, Accounting and one other subject 

in first year. In second year students choose between Finance 

and Economics (Route 1) or Finance and another minor subject 

(Route 2). Minor subjects include Business, Computer Science, 

English, Geography, German*, Greek, History, International 

Development, Law, Mathematical Studies, Philosophy, Politics 

or Spanish* (*beginners language programme available). 

Students take Economics, Mathematics and have the option 

of taking Chinese*, French, German or Spanish* (*ab initio 

beginners programme available), in first year. In second year 

students continue with Finance, Economics and can opt to 

continue their language. There is an international placement 

in third year with the final fourth year at Maynooth taking 

Finance and optional language modules. 



this choice during second year. 

MH401 

(page 

272) 

MH408 

(page 

292) 

370 

420 

ЭЭ 

Higher Diploma in Finance 

ЭЭ 

MA in Finance 

ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

Msc in economic and financial risk analysis 

PhD in Finance 


MH101, MH401 & MH408: 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish & 

English & a third language. OC3/HD3 Mathematics. 

Contact 

Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting, 

Rhetoric House, South Campus 

Dr. Thomas Flavin 

MH408: French – HC3, German – HC3, Chinese 

or Spanish – no previous study required. 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/economics-financeand-accounting 

Phone: (01) 7083728. Email sandra.doherty@nuim.ie

French 


Why study French 

French is a dynamic, widely-spoken language, 

with a rich cultural heritage. It plays a 

key role as a communications medium in 

international commerce and world affairs. 

Around 200 million people around the globe can 

speak French, with around 80 million native speakers. 

French is the official language of 29 countries and, 

along with English, is the official working language 

of many international organisations, such as the 

UN, UNESCO, NATO and the OECD. France boasts a 

colourful and fascinating history, vibrant literary and 

cultural traditions and is known internationally as an 

economic powerhouse, a major exporter of food and 

wine, and one of the world’s top tourism destinations. 

apart is a strong tradition of teaching French 

language, literature and culture with much 

content taught through the medium of French. 

Our programmes cover a wide range of periods 

from old French to the present day, and a span 

of French-speaking regions around the globe. 

At Maynooth,we aim to help you improve your 

command of the language, and to give you a taste 

for the country’s culture, literature and way of life. 

You’re expected to spend at least three months in 

a French-speaking region (a year abroad is strongly 

recommended). We help you to make arrangements, 

and to apply for scholarships and posts as Englishlanguage 

assistants in France and Belgium. We have 

exchange agreements for studying abroad with 

several French universities and a Belgian university. 

What are my options for studying french at Maynooth 


2014 

French as part of a French is taken with another subject to degree level. MH101 

350 

Joint Major degree You will take at least 20 credits of French in first 

year, and at least 25 credits in years 2 and 3. 

(page 161) 

French as a Minor French is taken as a Minor option of the final two years MH101 

350 

of your degree, studied along with another subject (the 

Major). You will take at least 20 credits of French in first 

year, and at least 30 credits across years 2 and 3. 

(page 161) 





Why study French at Maynooth 

The Department of French was established with 

the birth of the University in 1795. With over 200 

undergraduates and a number of masters and 

doctoral students, what sets the Department 

taking french as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 


The Department is a hub for research in French 

language and literature, and you’ll enjoy the fruits 

of that enthusiasm. Faculty members have all spent 

significant time in France and have an extensive 

relationships with academics and universities abroad. 

First year Second year THIRD year 

̍̍ 

Langue Ecrite et Parlée I 

̍̍ 

Intro à La Culture et à la 

Soci été Française I 

̍̍ 

Littérature et Société 

du XX Siècle I 

̍̍ 

Langue Ecrite et Parlée II 

̍̍ 

Intro à la Culture et à la 

Société Française II 

̍̍ 

Litterature et Société 

du XXe Siècle II 

̍̍ 

Langue Ecrite et Parlée III 

̍̍ 

Discussion Littéraire/ 

Analyse de Textes 

̍̍ 

Langue Ecrite & Parlée IV 

̍̍ 

Théâtre de L’absurde 

̍̍ 

Le Roman Policier 

̍̍ 

La Femme au XVIIe Siècle 

̍̍ 

La France et l’Afrique 

̍̍ 

Poésie du XIXe Siècle 

̍̍ 

Langue Ecrite et Parlée V 

̍̍ 

Discussion Littéraire/ 

Long Essay 

̍̍ 

Poésie de la Renaissance 

̍̍ 

Intro to Canadian 

Literature in French 

̍̍ 

Culture Politique 2: La 

Société de Cour XVIIe Siècle 

̍̍ 

Ecritures Féminines 

Contemporaines 

̍̍ 

Langue Ecrite et Parlée VI 

Department members are also active in professional 

associations, for example the Association of French 

and Francophone Studies in Ireland (ADEFFI). Dr 

Kathleen Sheilds studied at TCD, Paris III (Sorbonne 

Nouvelle) and Cambridge University. She worked 

in publishing for a few years for bilingual dictionary 

companies (Larousse and Oxford University Press). 

Kathleen is a member of Irish Translators’ and 

Interpreters’ Association (ITIA); Association of 

French and Francophone Studies in Ireland (ADEFFI); 

Conseil international des études francophones (CIEF); 

European Network of Comparative Literature (ENCL). 


French graduates have a keen intellectual 

adaptability to professions where linguistic and 

intercultural competence is needed. Graduates are 

to be found in teaching at all levels, the diplomatic 

service, administration at national and European 

level, translating, editing, publishing, banking, 

counselling, management, journalism, public 

relations, computer services and the tourism 

industry. Some graduates opt to proceed into 


ЭMA Э FRENCH 

Э Э MA MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURE AND 

CULTURE: NARRATIVES OF CONFLICT – FRENCH 

ЭPhD Э FRENCH 


2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English and a third language. 

Leaving Certificate HC3 French or equivalent. 

Contact 

French Department, Room 37, 

Arts Building, North Campus 

Tel: +353 1 7083663 Email: french.sec@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/french 

Dr Kathleen Shields

Geography 


Why study Geography 

Studying geography will change your world. 

Through geography, you will get to the heart 

of contemporary issues such as climate and 

environmental change, world economics 

and politics, 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. It provides an excellent 

foundation for active citizenship and lifelong learning. 

Geography at Maynooth, with over 40 years of 

success as a department, offers a diverse and 

exciting range of opportunities for learning, across 

both physical and human geography. Our research 

has led to the formation of four specialist research 

groups at Maynooth: the National Institute for 

Regional and Spatial Analysis (NIRSA), the National 

Centre for Geocomputation (NCG), the Irish Climate 

Analysis and Research Units (ICARUS), and the 

Centre for Health Geoinformatics (CHG), which 

underlines the strength of the research here. We 

also host the Environmental Geophysics Research 

Unit, the Irish Sediment Core Research Facility 

(ISCORF), and the Space & Place collective. 

Why study Geography at Maynooth 

Geography at Maynooth University is one of 

the largest and most successful departments in 

Ireland, and is an inspirational centre for researchled 

teaching. Field trips will this year explore the 

Burren or Lanzarote, and in 2016 will head for 

New Zealand. In their third year, students may 

opt for an industry placement module, working 

with an organisation outside the University. 


Our staff are widely involved with national and 

international research groups. Department staff 

frequently feature in the media, so it is not unusual 

to wake up to hear John Sweeney (on climate change), 

Adrian Kavanagh (on elections), Chris van Egeraat 

(economic geography), Mary Gilmartin (migration) 

or Rob Kitchin, (formerly Geography and now NIRSA) 

speaking about housing and ghost estates. 

Dr Steve McCarron conducting field work in southern Iceland 

on a surging glacier margin of the Vatnajökull Glacier 

taking Geography as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 


̍̍ 

Introduction to Physical 

Geography: Geoscience 

̍̍ 

Introduction to Human 

Geography: Geography of 

Modern Western Society 

̍̍ 

Introduction to Physical 

Geography: Climate 

̍̍ 

Introduction to Human 

Geography: People & Places 

̍̍ 

Geomorphology of Ireland 

̍̍ 

Hydrology and Water 

Resources 

̍̍ 

Climatology 

̍̍ 

Social and Cultural 

Geography 

̍̍ 

Geography Field Trip 

̍̍ 

Economic Geography 

̍̍ 

Political Geography 

̍̍ 

Geography of Health 

& Health Care 

̍̍ 

Climate Change 

̍̍ 

Global Ecosystem Pressures 

and Sustainability 

̍̍ 

Global Foodscapes 

̍̍ 

Geography Work Placement 

̍̍ 

Fluvial Geomorphology 

̍̍ 

Medical Geography 

̍̍ 

Regional Planning 

and Development 

Staff in the Department are proud of 

their reputation for the highest quality 

of teaching and student support. 

Dr. Mary Gilmartin 


Geography students develop globally-relevant 

career skills which are attractive to employers 

throughout the public, private and voluntary 

sectors. Graduates can be found working in urban 

planning, community development, teaching, 

overseas aid and development, environmental 

monitoring and mapping, ICT, retail and marketing 

analysis, business management, economic 

and industrial development agencies, public 

administration and conservation agencies.

Geography (continued) 

German 

96 – 97 

What are my options for studying geography at Maynooth 


2014 

Geography as Geography and another subject to degree level. You will MH101 

350 

part of a Joint 

Major degree 

take at least 20 credits of Geography in first year and at 

least 25 credits in years 2 and 3. 

(page 161) 

Geography as 

You will focus almost entirely on Geography in the 

MH101 

350 

a Single Major 

degree 

2nd and 3rd year. You will take at least 20 credits of 

Geography in first year and at least 70 credits across 

years 2 and 3. To enter the Single Major option students 

must normally achieve at least 55% in their first year 

Geography examinations. 

(page 161) 

Geography as a Geography is taken as a Minor option in the final 

MH101 

350 

Minor 

two years of the degree and is studied along with 

another subject (the Major). You will take 20 credits of 

Geography in first year and at least 30 credits across 

years 2 and 3. 

(page 161) 

BA 

International 




Why study German 

German is a major world language, 

and the most widely spoken mother 

tongue of the European Union. 

More than 100 million people across Europe 

speak it as their native language, with another 

80 million non-native speakers. As the largest 

member state of the EU, Germany is a key player 

in European affairs. It also maintains an important 

status on the global stage and is a recognised 

scientific and technological leader in industry. 

Why study German at Maynooth 

Approximately 200 students are currently 

enrolled in the Department of German. We ensure 

that small class sizes and friendly student-staff 

relations create a productive learning atmosphere. 

All students of German are encouraged to spend 

a year of their undergraduate studies living in a 

German-speaking country, and the Department 

has Erasmus links with over twenty universities in 

Germany and Austria. As a student, you will have 

a twin focus on language and culture. You will aim 

to become a fluent speaker and writer of German, 

through language classes and with supporting 

material such as film, television and outings to 

cultural events. If you’re a beginner, you will have an 

opportunity to take intensive language classes. 


Members of the Department are active in Irish and 

international associations for specialist research and 

organise research conferences on topics related to 

their areas of interest. Dr. Arnd Witte studied German 

and History at the University of Hanover (MA in 1981) 

and was conferred with the degree of Dr. phil. from 

the University of Hamburg in 1994. Having held the 

position of Assistant Lecturer in the Department of 

German at UCD (1992-93), he moved to Maynooth 

in 1993 and assumed the Headship of the School of 

Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures in 2012. 

His research interests focus on the methodology 

and didactics of teaching and learning German as a 

foreign language (‘Sprachlehrforschung’), particularly 

in the context of the intercultural approach. 

Dr. Arnd Witte 

Many graduates opt to proceed into postgraduate 


ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

Climate Change 

Geographical Information Systems 

ЭЭ 

Remote Sensing, urban change, spaces of 

innovation, gender and politics, the ageing 

society, health and the environment 


2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish and English and a third language 

Contact 

Department of Geography, Room 23C, 


Tel: +353 1 708 3610 

Email: geography.department@nuim.ie 

Tweet: @NUIMGeography 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/geography 

taking german as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 


̍̍ 

Grundkurs Sprache 

̍̍ 

Introduction to Modern Germany 

̍̍ 

Introduction to German 

Literature 

̍̍ 


̍̍ 

Literature & Society 

̍̍ 

Dutch for Beginners 

̍̍ 

German History 1914-1945 

̍̍ 

German for Business 

̍̍ 

Tagesthemen: Contemporary 

Issues in the German- 

Speaking World 

̍̍ 


̍̍ 

Translation English-German 

̍̍ 

German for Professional 

Purposes 

̍̍ 

Deutschsprachiger 

Film der Gegenwart 

̍̍ 

Medieval Studies 

̍̍ 

Literary Translation

German (continued) 

Greek 

98 – 99 

What are my options for studying german at Maynooth 


2014 

German as part 


degree 

German as a 

Minor 

BA 

International 


German and another subject to degree level. You will take 

at least 20 credits of German in first year and at least 25 


German is the minor of the final two years of your degree, 

studied along with another subject (the Major). You will 

take at least 20 credits of German in first year, and at least 

30 credits across years 2 and 3. 

Students who spend a year studying or teaching abroad 

are awarded a BA International degree. Students will 

learn more about the options for spending a year abroad 

during their second year. 

Language skills are essential in the modern world, 

and a degree in German is valuable in any career 

involving international trade, communications or 

tourism. The non-linguistic areas of the course 

help students to develop their intellectual and 

analytical skills. Career options also include 

teaching, public service, journalism, media, 

marketing and localisation of computer software. 

ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN GERMAN LITERATURE 

M.LITT.(RESEARCH) 

MH101 

(page 161) 

MH101 

(page 161) 

350 

350 

ЭЭ 

MA IN GERMAN,MA IN MODERN 

LANGUAGES, LITERATURE AND CULTURE: 

NARRATIVES OF CONFLICT – GERMAN 



Why study Greek 

The study of Greek opens up a window 

onto one of the most influential cultures 

in human history, and provides a rigorous 

training ground for critical thought. 

The ability to deal with a variety of material, 

to read analytically, to write and communicate 

effectively — these are skills fostered by the 

study of ancient Greek and are useful and 

prized in many fields, whether it be education, 

journalism, law, politics, publishing, or business. 

Why study Greek at Maynooth 

The Department of Ancient Classics has an excellent 

reputation for both teaching and research, and 

its small size means that each student is able to 

get plenty of individual attention. Greek involves 

the study not only of the ancient Greek language, 

but also of the literature and culture of ancient 

Greece. An emphasis on language acquisition 

means that you will be able to read classical 

texts as they were written, by giants of ancient 

literature such as Homer, Aristophanes and Plato. 

As well as providing fascinating views of ancient 

Civilization, these works help to illuminate the 

later development of European culture. The focus 

throughout the course is on acquiring critical skills 

and a broader knowledge of the ancient Greek world, 

its literature, schools of thought and ways of life. 


The research carried out in the Department 

of Ancient Classics covers a wide range, with 

specialisms in three of the main branches of Classical 

Studies, Greek and Latin literature, the social and 

cultural history of the ancient world, and Greek 

and Roman philosophy. The Department also has 

particular strength in the area of Late Antiquity. 

Dr William Desmond is originally from Cork but was 

educated mainly in the US. He has a BA in Classics and 

Philosophy, a BSc in Mathematics and completed a 

joint MA and PhD in Classics and Philosophy at Yale 

University. He was a lecturer at Yale for two years 

before returning to Ireland where he lectured in UCD, 

TCD and Milltown, before taking up a permanent post 

in Maynooth in 2007. William’s research interests are 

varied but centre mainly on the literature, cultural 

life and philosophy of the Greek classical period. 

Dr. William Desmond 



Contact 

German Department, Room 36 Arts Building, 

North Campus 

taking greek as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 


Email: german.department@nuim.ie 

Tel. +353-1-7083419 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/german 

̍̍ 

Introductory Greek I & II ̍̍ 

Greek Text I (Intermediate) 

̍̍ 

Intermediate Greek 

Language I & II 

̍̍ 

Greek Text I (Advanced) 

̍̍ 

Independent Greek 

Textual Study 

̍̍ 

Greek Essay Project

Greek (continued) 

Greek and Roman Civilization 

100 – 101 

What are my options for studying Greek at Maynooth 


2014 

Greek as part You study Greek and another subject to degree level. You MH101 

350 


degree 

will take 20 credits of Greek in first year and at least 25 


(page 161) 

Degree in 

You focus almost entirely on Classics in 2nd and 3rd years. MH101 

350 

Classics 

You will take two subjects from a choice of Greek, Greek 

and Roman Civilization and Latin in second and third years 

depending on your choice in first year. Students who take 

Greek and Roman Civilization in first year must achieve a 

mark of 60% in order to commence the study of Latin or 

Greek in second year, as part of a degree in Classics. 

(page 161) 

BA 

International 





The study of ancient Greek gives students a 

strong facility for critical thinking and an ability 

to express ideas clearly – attractive assets for 



Beginners: Greek is not a requirement. Advanced: 

OD3 Leaving Certificate Greek or equivalent. 

any employer. The wide range of professions 

open to graduates includes advertising, 

banking, the Diplomatic Service, information 

technology, print and broadcast journalism, public 

administration, public relations and tourism. 

Contact 

Department of Ancient Classics, 

Room 9, Arts Building 

Why study Greek and Roman Civilization 

The study of Greek and Roman Civilization is 

an exploration of two of the most influential 

cultural periods in human history. 

As well as providing a fascinating insight into the 

ancient way of life, these core texts and ideas help to 

illuminate the later development of European culture. 

Thus the study of Greek and Roman Civilization forms 

an indispensable background for understanding our 

living European heritage and as such can make us, as 

citizens, more reflective and independent-minded. 

Why study Greek and Roman 

Civilization at Maynooth 

Students tend to do better in courses that they 

enjoy, and over the years many students have 

found studying Greek and Roman Civilization here 

at Maynooth to be an interesting and memorable 

experience. The Department has an excellent 

reputation for both teaching and research, and 

its small size means that each student is able 

to get plenty of individual attention. Among the 

authors studied are such “classics” as Homer, Virgil, 

Sophocles, Plato, Thucydides, Tacitus, and Cicero. 

In reading these authors, you will gain some 

familiarity with the major literary genres which 

the ancients gave to the modern world − including 

epic drama and lyric poetry, as well as history and 

philosophy. In doing so, you will enter a rigorous 

training ground for critical thought and analysis. No 

previous knowledge of Greek or Latin is required, as 

all texts are studied through their English translation. 



The research carried out in the Department of Ancient 

Classics covers a wide range, with specialisms in three 

of the main branches of Classical Studies, Greek and 

Latin literature, the social and cultural history of 

the ancient world, and Greek and Roman philosophy. 

Dr Michael Williams was born in Cardiff and gained 

his Ph.D. in 2003 at the University of Cambridge. 

Dr. Michael Williams 

taking greek and roman civilisation as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 



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ЭЭ 

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ЭЭ 

MA in Classics 

MA in Classical Studies 

MLitt 

PhD 

Phone: +353 1 708 3316 

Email: Classics@nuim.ie 


̍̍ 

The Fall of the 

Roman Republic 

̍̍ 

Myth & Poetry in 

Early Greece 

̍̍ 

Athens: City, Culture, 

and Empire 

̍̍ 

Love and Comedy in 

the Roman Republic 

̍̍ 

Greek Tragedy 

̍̍ 

Homer’s Iliad: ‘Bible 

of the Greeks’ 

̍̍ 

Power and the People 

in Imperial Rome 

̍̍ 

Thucydides,Aristophanes 

& Peloponnesian War 

̍̍ 

Women in Greece & Rome 

̍̍ 

Strange Creatures: 

Anthropology in Antiquity 

̍̍ 

The Aeneid & the Story of Roman Epic 

̍̍ 

Fire From Heaven: The Rise of 

Macedonia & Alexander the Great 

̍̍ 

The Ancient Novel 

̍̍ 

Roman Slavery in Theory & Practice

Greek and Roman Civilization (continued) 

History 

102 – 103 

Since then he has taught in the UK, Ireland and the USA, 

before taking up a permanent position at Maynooth 

University in 2008. His interests include Late 

Antiquity, Roman religion, and the modern reception of 

daily life in ancient Rome. “I began by studying History 

and gradually moved towards the study of the ancient 

world. In many ways it has given me a more rounded 

understanding of the past, and even the present.” 


In our fast-changing world, few degrees are directly 

applicable to one’s profession, and so increasingly 

employers look for graduates who are flexible, 

creative, open-minded, critically aware and articulate. 

Many of these qualities are fostered by studying 

Greek and Roman Civilization. The ability to deal with 

a variety of material, to read analytically, to think 

“outside the box”, to conduct independent research, 

to write and communicate effectively − these are 

transferable skills that will not go out of circulation 

and are useful and prized in many fields, whether it 

be education, journalism, law, politics, publishing, 

or business. Some graduates opt to proceed into 


Э Э One-year MA in Classical Studies, the twoyear 

MA in Classics, or the one-year MA in 

Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Thought 

Э Э The Department also offers a PhD programme 

for suitably qualified candidates. 



Contact 



Phone: +353 1 708 3316. Email: Classics@nuim.ie 


What are my options for studying Greek and Roman Civilization at Maynooth 


Greek and Roman 

Civilization as part 


degree 

You study Greek and Roman Civilization and another 

subject to degree level. You will take 20 credits of Greek 

and Roman Civilization in first year and at least 25 credits 

in year 2 and 3. 

Code 

MH101 

(page 

161) 

Points 

2014 

350 

Why study History 

Understanding the identity of nations, races, 

or creeds gives us insight into the causes 

of conflict, how countries were formed and 

societies evolved, and the way we live today. 

History is the examination of human experience 

over time. It attempts to understand and explain the 

origins and evolution of the societies we live in. It also 

explores the complex processes of social change, the 

choice of one set of political or ethical values over 

another, the context in which radical ideas arose, and 

much more. In addition to acquiring knowledge and 

an understanding of our past, as a student of history, 

you will acquire intellectual adaptability, a capacity 

for objective assessment of complicated issues, and 

the ability to evaluate conflicting interpretations. 

Why study History at Maynooth 

While the department’s long-standing reputation as one 

of the leading contributors to historical debate in Ireland 

is one reason for the subject’s popularity, this dynamic 

faculty has maintained an approach which has kept their 

discipline both vibrant and practical. The Department of 

History at Maynooth offers many unique modules, from 

the general to more niche areas, such as the history of 

taking history as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 

emotions, the skill of tracking the past through material, 

visual and artistic culture, military history courses and 

a range of religious, political and social movements 

studied in an historical context. The options open to 

prospective History students are wide enough to cater 

for all interests while at the same time providing real 

focus in certain areas so that students get a true sense 

of what the professional historian does. As such a 

wide-ranging understanding of History is guaranteed. 


The research specialisations of department members 

cover the history of Ireland and major areas of early 

modern and modern European, North American and 

world history. One of our staff members is Professor 

Terence Dooley. Prof Dooley specialises in Irish social 

and political history of the nineteenth and twentieth 

centuries, and is currently the Director of the Centre 

for the Study of Historic Irish Houses and Estates. 

Professor Terence Dooley 

Degree in Classics 


You focus almost entirely on Classics in 2nd and 3rd year. 


and Roman Civilization and Latin in second and third year 




Greek in second year as part of a degree in Classics. 




MH101 

(page 

161) 

350 


̍̍ 

Practising History 

Part I & Ii 

̍̍ 

The World of 

the Vikings 

̍̍ 

History Through Film 

̍̍ 

Europe in the Early Modern World 

̍̍ 

Early Modern Ireland and Great 

Britain: The Four Nations 

̍̍ 

History of Health and Medicine 

̍̍ 

History 2 – Ireland Encounters 

Scandinavia: The Viking Age 

̍̍ 

Europe in the 19th & 20th Century 

̍̍ 

Ireland in the Modern World 

̍̍ 

The age of the Baroque: 

Art, Design & Society in 

Seventeenth-Century Europe 

̍̍ 

European Union: from 

Idea to Institutions

History (continued) 

International Development 

104 – 105 

What are my options for studying History at Maynooth 


Code 

Points 

2014 

History as part 


degree 

You will take at least 15 credits of History in first year, and 

at least 25 credits in years 2 and 3. Should you wish to avail 

of the Single Major or the Major/Minor option (offered in 

MH113) after year one, you may apply to transfer should 

you achieve a result of 60% in the end of year History 

examinations. 

MH101 

(page 

161) 

350 

History 

as a Minor 

History is the minor subject in the final two years of your 

degree, studied along with another subject (the Major). You 

will take at least 20 credits of History in first year, and at 

least 30 credits across years 2 and 3. 

MH101 

(page 

161) 

350 

History as a 

Single Major or 

Major/Minor 

specialised 

degree 

BA 

International 


Students take at least 40 credits of History in first year 

with 20 credits in another Arts subject. Students may then 

take 60 credits in History in years 2 and 3 for the Single 

Major option or choose to take 40 credits in History with 20 

credits in their other subject for the Major /Minor option. 


awarded a BA International degree. Students can make this 

choice during second year. 

History students have a strong facility for critical 

thinking and analysis, and an adaptability to 

various work environments. Graduates can be 

found in a wide range of occupations, including 

arts administration, archives, computer services, 

library and information services, management 

consultancy, the diplomatic service, air traffic 

control, youth work, personnel management, 

banking, radio and TV, journalism, public relations, 

public administration, and teaching at all levels. 



ЭЭ 

MA in Military History 

and Strategic Studies 

ЭЭ 

MA in Historical House Studies 

ЭЭ 

MA in Historical Archives 

or MA in European History. 



Contact 

MH113 

(page 

200) 

405 

History Department, Room 53B, Rhetoric House, 

South Campus. Tel: +353-1-708 3729 

Email: history.department@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/history 

Why study International Development 

International development is concerned 

with the development of people all over 

the world. It focuses, in particular, on the 

countries of the Global South, in Africa, Asia 

and Latin America, and the opportunities 

and challenges they face in a rapidly 

changing international context. It highlights 

local-global connections, and how we need 

to think globally when acting locally. 

The study of International Development will help 

you to understand development activism and 

how development can be planned, organised and 

managed to meet the needs of all, especially the 

most marginalised communities around the world. 

You will learn from lecturers who have firsthand 

experience of working with international aid agencies 

and local communities throughout the world. 

Why study International Development 

at Maynooth 

Established in 2013 in collaboration with the 

Kimmage Development Studies Centre, we 

bring together a community of practitioners 

and learners who want to link development 

theory with practice and to question and seek 

alternatives to current development processes. 

The programme focuses, in particular, on the 

countries of the Global South, in Africa, Asia and 

Latin America, and the opportunities and challenges 

they face – issues such as globalisation, climate 

change, food security, poverty, human rights, health, 

education, gender, inequality and empowerment – 

from an international development perspective. 

This course highlights local-global connections, 

and the wide range of socio-economic and political 

factors creating both development challenges 

and opportunities nationally and internationally. 

We examine the performance of international and 

national development actors (UN, Governments, 

NGO’s and Civil Society groups) in meeting these 

challenges, and providing a better world for all.

International Development (continued) 


taking international development as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 


What are my options for studying International Development at Maynooth 


2014 

̍̍ 

Introduction to Development: 

Theory and Practice 

̍̍ 

Political Economy of 

Development: An Introduction 

̍̍ 

Ethics and Development Practice 

̍̍ 

The Role of NGOs and the State 

in Development Practice 

̍̍ 

Gender and Development: 

Theories and Practices 

̍̍ 

Leadership and Working 

with Groups 

̍̍ 

Globalisation, the Economy 


̍̍ 

Conflict, Development 

and Security 

̍̍ 

Managing Development 

Organisations 

̍̍ 

The Environment 


̍̍ 

Development 

Education and 

Facilitation 

̍̍ 

Health and 

Development 

̍̍ 

The Media and 

Development 

International 

Development 

as part of a 

Joint Major Arts 

degree 

International 

Development 

as a Joint Major 

specialised 

degree 

International Development and another subject 

to degree level. You will take at least 20 credits of 

International Development in first year, and at least 25 


You will study at least 20 credits of International 

Development in first year and as a Joint Major with one of 

your chosen Arts subjects in years 2 and 3. 

MH101 

(page 161) 

MH121 

(page 215) 

350 

355 


Our research is concerned with conflict, development 

and security in the context of humanitarian and 

development interventions. Understanding 

conflict dynamics in states affected by widespread 

violence is necessary in order to conceive and 

implement appropriate humanitarian responses 

and development interventions that can address 

immediate needs, build future capacity for 

peace and, to the extent possible, do no harm. 


Graduates of International Development will possess 

knowledge and skills attractive to employers 

in the public, private and voluntary sectors. 

As graduates will have developed knowledge of 

activism, development education, facilitation, project 

planning and management as well as leadership 

and working with groups, they are well-suited for 

a variety of roles in the development sector. 

International 

Development 

as a Minor with 

another subject 

as a Major Arts 

degree 

BA 

International 

Students take 20 credits of International Development 

in first year and at least 30 credits of International 

Development is taken across years 2 and 3. 




MH101 

(page 161) 

350 

Head of Department Rob Kevlihan has more than 

15 year’s experience working, researching and 

teaching and has an extensive publication record 

directly related to this area. His first book, entitled 

“Aid, Insurgencies and Conflict Transformation: 

When Greed is Good” was published in 2013. He 

is Executive Director of KDSC and has also been 

appointed as a member of the Development Studies 

Association of Ireland (DSAI) Steering Committee. 

Graduates may find employment in the development 

education sector, and with international aid agencies 

and civil society organisations, especially those 

focused in the countries of the Global South. 

Some graduates opt to proceed into 


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MA in Anthropology 

ЭЭ 

MA in Anthropology and Development 

(in conjunction with Irish NGOs 

Trócaire, Concern and Goal) 

ЭЭ 

MA in Development Studies (accredited 

by HETAC) through Kimmage 

Development Studies Centre 

ЭЭ 

MA in Community & Youth Work 



Contact 

International Development Studies Programme 

Rowan House Room 2.03, North Campus 

Telephone: +353 1 708 4626 

Email: intldevstudies@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/international-development 

(professionally-endorsed qualification 

in Community & Youth Work)

Latin 


Why study Latin 

The study of Latin opens up a window 

onto one of the most influential cultures 

in human history, and provides a rigorous 

training ground for critical thought. Many 

of these qualities are fostered by studying 

the Latin language. The ability to deal with 

a variety of material, to read analytically, 

to write and communicate effectively — 

these are skills fostered by the study of 

Latin and are useful and prized in many 

fields, whether it be education, journalism, 

law, politics, publishing, or business. 

Why study Latin at Maynooth 

Students tend to do better in courses that they 

enjoy, and over the years many students have found 

studying subjects within the Classics fold, such as 

Latin, to be an interesting and memorable experience. 

throughout the course is on acquiring critical skills 

and a broader knowledge of the ancient Roman world, 

its literature, schools of thought and ways of life. 


The research carried out in the Department of 

Ancient Classics covers a wide range, with specialisms 

in three of the main branches of Classical Studies, 

Greek and Latin literature, the social and cultural 

history of the ancient world, and Greek and Roman 

philosophy. Dr. Maeve O’Brien was educated in 

NUI Galway and Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania, 

USA. She took up a permanent teaching post 

at Maynooth in 1991. Maeve’s interests are in 

Latin literature, especially Virgil and Catullus. 

Her principal research subject is the ancient 

novel and its reception of earlier literature. 

What are my options for studying latin at Maynooth 


2014 

Latin as part of You study Latin and another subject to degree level. You MH101 

350 

a Joint Major 

degree 

will take 20 credits of Latin in first year and at least 25 

credits in year 2 and 3. 

(page 161) 

Degree in 

You focus almost entirely on Classics in 2nd and 3rd year. MH101 

350 

Classics 


and Roman Civilization and Latin in second and third year 




Greek in second year as part of a degree in Classics. 

(page 161) 

BA 

International 




Latin involves the study not only of the Latin 

language, but also of the literature and culture of 

ancient Rome. An emphasis on language acquisition 

in this course means that you will be able to read 

classical texts as they were written, by giants of 

ancient literature such as Cicero, Virgil and Ovid. 

As well as providing fascinating views of ancient 

Civilization, these works help to illuminate the 

later development of European culture. The focus 

Dr. Maeve O’Brien 


The study of Latin gives students a strong facility 

for critical thinking and an ability to express ideas 

clearly – attractive assets for any employer. The 

wide range of professions open to graduates 

includes advertising, banking, the Diplomatic 

Service, information technology, print and 

broadcast journalism, public administration, public 

relations, teaching at all levels and tourism. 



ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

MA in Classics 

MA in Classical Studies 

MLitt 

PhD 

Contact 

taking latin as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 


̍̍ 

Introductory Latin I & II ̍̍ 

Latin Text I (Intermediate) 

̍̍ 

Intermediate Latin 

Language I & II 

̍̍ 

Latin Text I (Advanced) 

̍̍ 

Independent Latin 

Textual Study 

̍̍ 

Latin Essay Project 



Beginners: Latin is not a requirement. Advanced: 

OD3 Leaving Certificate Latin or equivalent. 


Room 9, Arts Building, 

North Campus 

Phone: +353 1 708 3316 

Classics@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ancient-classics

Law 


Why study Law 

Law is a challenging and highly respected 

field. As a student, you will explore the 

legal relationships that pervade our society, 

affecting individuals, families, corporations 

and the State. You will acquire a thorough 

grounding in the fundamental areas of 

legal study, including foundational legal 

principles, legal systems, and the role of 

Irish, European and international law. 

The study of law develops the facility for argument 

and reasoning, for critical thinking and problemsolving, 

and for the analysis of complicated 

ideas. You will also develop the ability to express 

complex issues clearly in oral and written forms. 

Knowledge of law also complements other areas of 

study, providing additional insight into economics, 

history and politics, among other areas. 

Why study Law at Maynooth 

We provide students with a world-class legal 

education, which is grounded in an appreciation 

of global social, economic, and cultural contexts 

and challenges. At Maynooth Law we will equip 

you with all of the core attributes required of the 

legal graduate, developing your problem-solving, 

advocacy and legal writing skills. However, your 

studies here will take you far beyond the traditional 

legal curriculum. We will offer you critical insights 

from a range of other disciplines, including 

politics, psychology, economics and sociology. 

You will also be exposed to the operation of the 

law in practice, through engagement with legal 

firms, public and private sector organisations, and 

community and voluntary groups. In short, we will 

ensure you gain an appreciation of the role of the 

law in everyday social, economic and cultural life. 


Maynooth University’s Department of Law is the 

youngest in the country. The research mission 

of the Department reflects that: staff members 

are focused on areas of enquiry that broaden 

the traditional remit of legal research, opening 

up the discipline to the wider fields of human 

rights, global business, and social justice. 

What makes the Department unique is its active 

engagement with leading scholars and policy makers. 

For example, Dr. Brian Flanagan is a graduate 

of University College Dublin, Université Paris II 

(Panthéon-Assas) and Oxford University. Brian 

spent 2012-13 at NYU School of Law as a Hauser 

Research Scholar and Fulbright Scholar. His research 

interests are in legal and political theory and on 

background issues in the philosophy of language. 

See more at www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law/ourresearch 

(under current research projects and specific 

research areas) and also on individual profile pages. 

Moot Court in Riverstown Lodge, South Campus 


Graduates of our Law programmes will be in 

a position to immediately enter professional 

training, either by sitting the Law Society FE1 

examinations for entry to the solicitors’ profession 

or the King’s Inns Barrister-at-Law Degree entrance 

examination for entry to the barristers’ profession. 

The written and oral skills that law graduates acquire 

are also in demand in the public and private sectors 

in Ireland, as well as in European institutions. 

Some graduates opt to pursue postgraduate 

study, completing programmes such as: 

ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

ЭЭ 

LL.M. (Global Legal Studies) 

LL.M. (International Business Law) 

M.Litt. Law 

Ph.D. Law 


2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish & English & a third language 

Contact 

Department of Law, Dr Louise Kennefick, 

Director of Undergraduate Programmes, 

Room 304, New House, South Campus 

Dr. Brian Flanagan 

Dr. Louise Kennefick 

Tel: +353 (0)1 474 7208 

Email: louise.kennefick@nuim.ie 

Tweet: @NUIMLaw 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law

Law (continued) 

Local Studies 

112 – 113 

What are my options for studying Law at Maynooth 


2014 

Law as part of 

a Joint Major 

degree (first 

year only) 

Students take 20 credits of Law in 1st year, with two Arts 

subjects of your choice. Students who attain 50% or 

higher in Law in 1st year can transfer into 2nd year of the 

BCL Law and Arts degree or the four year Single Major 

LLB Law degree. Students who do not attain 50% in 1st 

year Law continue with their other two Arts subjects. 

MH101 

(page 161) 

350 

Law as a Joint 

Major degree: 

BCL (Law and 

Arts) 

You will take at least 20 credits of Law with two Arts 

subjects in 1st year and continue with at least 30 

credits of Law and your chosen subject from 1st year 

in 2nd and 3rd year. After successful completion of 2nd 

year, students can apply to take an internship in a law 

firm in 3rd year and graduate after four years. Some 

students who successfully complete the 1st year of the 

programme have the option of transferring into the 2nd 

year of the LLB programme. 

MH115 

(page 206) 

445 

Law as a 

Single Major 

specialised 

degree: Law 

(LLB) – 4 year 

Law as a 

specialised 

degree – BCL 

(Law and 

Business) or 

BCL (Law and 

Accounting) 

BCL or LLB Law 

International 

degree 

You concentrate on the study of Law through a wide 

range of legal subjects for each of the four years of the 

programme. Students can apply to take an internship in a 

law firm after 3rd year and graduate after five years. 

Law is taken jointly with Business or Accounting for 

the three years of the programme. A wide range of 

accounting or business and legal subjects are studied. 

You may apply to take an internship year in a law firm 

after 2nd year and graduate after four years. Students 

who successfully complete the 1st year of the programme 

have the option of transferring into the 2nd year of the 

LLB programme. 

Students who spend a year studying abroad are awarded 

a BCL International (Law & Arts) degree, or BCL 

International (Law and Accounting or Law and Business) 

degree after four years. Students taking the LLB Law 

degree can apply to study for a year abroad and graduate 

with an LLB International degree after five years. 

MH119 

(page 213) 

MH406 

(page 285) 

450 

445 

Why study Local Studies 

Who shaped this place and how did they 

interact with their environment To 

understand the world in which we live we 

need to understand the places that helped 

to make us what we are as both individuals 

and communities. How did this street, 

town, village, city, parish come to be what 

it is. What did this place look like before 

We can begin to answer these questions by 

reading and interpreting the past from the myriad 

different sources and techniques made available to 

students in this unique interdisciplinary degree. 

Why study Local Studies at Maynooth 

Maynooth University offers a singular opportunity 

to undertake local studies at your own pace 

in this flexible, part-time evening degree. The 

interdisciplinary nature of the BA in Local Studies 

combines the expertise in research and teaching 

of the Ireland’s leading history department, for 

the study of local history, with one of the foremost 

geography departments in the country. In addition, 

the Centre for Irish Cultural Heritage and the 

Department of Ancient Classics provide the platform 

for a deeper understanding of the social forces 

that helped to shape both people and place.

Local Studies (continued) 

Mathematical Physics 

114 – 115 

What are my options for studying Local Studies at Maynooth 


2014 

Local Studies as a 

History, Geography, Folklore, 

MH803 

Mature 

part-time (evening) 

Archaeology, Anthropology, Sociology, 

(page 306) applicants only. 

interdisciplinary 

Eligibility is 21 

degree. 

years or over on 

Janurary 1st of 

the year of entry. 


Teaching staff on the BA Local Studies are drawn 

from a range of academic departments from the Arts 

and Social Sciences. Dr Eoin Grogan is a landscape 

archaeologist, who specialises in prehistoric 

settlement and social organisation, with particular 

expertise in Bronze Age landscape studies. Eoin 

is a lecturer in Irish and European archaeology 

in the Centre for Irish Cultural Heritage, School 

of Celtic Studies, Maynooth University. Eoin has 

directed several excavations including Mooghaun 


The BA Local Studies gives people the chance to 

develop research and writing skills to the highest 

level. Analysis and interpretation of information and 

the ability to communicate the result in as succinct 

and accurate manner as possible is an invaluable and 

much sought after skill in many areas of employment. 

In some cases students from the Local Studies 

degree have published their research. Some have 

used their newly acquired knowledge and skills within 

education, tourism, hospitality and leisure industries. 

hillfort and Clenagh hilltop enclosure, Co. Clare. 

Eoin’s publications include Irish prehistory: a social 

perspective (1994, with Gabriel Cooney), The 

North Munster Project (2 volumes), The Bronze Age 


study in fields of interest such as history, 

geography, archaeology and folklore. 

landscapes of the Pipeline to the West (2007) and 

The Rath of the Synods, Tara, Co. Meath (2008). 

Entry Requirements 

Part-time degree: applicants must be at least 

21 years of age in the year of entry. Selection 

is on the basis of application and interview. 

Why study Mathematical Physics 

Mathematical Physics, or Theoretical 

Physics, is one of the most exciting and 

dynamic areas of study around. Theoretical 

physicists study the entire physical 

world from the microscopic realm to the 

astrophysical principles of the Universe. 

The scope of its subject area ranges over topics 

such as semiconductors, lasers, fractals, chaos, 

black holes, the Big Bang, quantum computing, the 

fundamental forces of nature, neural networks and 

the simulation of physical and biological systems. 

Mathematical Physics is also fundamental to all 

the other science subjects and to engineering. 

Why study Mathematical Physics at Maynooth 

The study of Mathematical Physics at Maynooth 

has a long and distinguished tradition. Modern 

theoretical physics and applied mathematics 

are exciting and dynamic and that excitement 

is reflected in the research projects which 

are pursued in the Department. 

As a student, you will learn how to analyse 

and explain complex issues, to identify 

problems and work out solutions, and to enter 

into the unknown with an open mind. 

With a strong background in both research and 

teaching, the Mathematical Physics Department 

welcomes anyone and everyone with an interest 

in theoretical physics and mathematical modeling 

to drop in to discuss research as well as the many 

undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities 

that are available in the department. 


taking mathematical physics as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 

The Department’s research interests lie in various 

areas of theoretical and mathematical physics, 

including elementary particle physics and quantum 

field theory, dynamical systems, classical and 

quantum chaos, and quantum information science. 

Professor Daniel Heffernan is the Head of the 

Department of Mathematical Physics at the 

University. He was a Scholar of Trinity College 

Dublin and received his M.Sc and Ph.D. degrees in 

Theoretical Physics from Cornell University. He 

assumed his present position in 1993. His research 

has focused on nonlinear dynamics, financial 

mathematics, semiconductor lasers, classical 

and quantum chaos, quantum transport and 

confinement in low dimensional systems, random 

matrix theory and condensed matter physics. 


Dr. Eoin Grogan 

Contact 

Department of Adult and Community Education, 

Education House, North Campus 

Tel: 01 708 4587/708 3948 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/adultand-community-education 

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Mechanics I & Special Relativity 

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Mathematical Methods (Vector 

Calculus and Fourier Series) 

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Mechanics II & Modern Physics 

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Mathematical Methods 

(Ordinary Differential 

Equations) 

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Quantum Mechanics 

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Special Relativity 

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Statistical Mechanics 

Quantum Mechanics II 

Astrophysics and Cosmology 

Particle Physics 

Electromagnetism

Mathematical Physics (continued) 


taking mathematical physics as part of a science degree – Sample modules 

What are my options for studying Mathematical Physics at Maynooth 

First year Second year Third year fourth Year 


2014 

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Mechanics 1 & 2 

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Introducion to 


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Vector Calculus 

and Fourier Series 

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Vibrations 

and Waves 

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Electricity and 

Magnetism 

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Statistical and 

Thermal Physics 

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Lagrange and 

Hamiltonian Mechanics 

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Computational 

Physics 1 

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Fluid Mechanics 

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Ordinary Differential 

Equations 

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Astrophysics 

and Cosmology 

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Chaos and Non 

Linear Dynamics 

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Interactions, 

Magnetism and 

Superconductivity 

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Statistical Physics 


as part of a Joint Major 

Arts degree 


as a Single Major 

degree 

Mathematical Physics and another subject to 

degree level. You will take at least 20 credits of 

Mathematical Physics in first year and at least 

25 credits in year 2 and 3. 

As a Single Honours BA degree, Mathematical 

Physics is taken with two other Arts subjects in 

first year and one other in second year. You will 

concentrate on Mathematical Physics only in 

third year. 

MH101 

(page 161) 

MH101 

(page 161) 

350 

350 


Our technology-driven society means that 

physicists are in demand. Graduates are suitable 

for a wide range of occupations, not only in hightech 

fields, but also in areas where analytical 

and problem-solving skills are valued. 

Graduates may consider careers in computing 

and software development, electronics, 

telecommunications, semiconductors, banking, 

finance, management, and teaching, among 

others. Entry into research is also an option, 

and multi-disciplinary fields may appeal such as 

nanotechnology, biophysics, or medical physics. 



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MSc in Mathematical science 

PhD in Mathematical Physics 


MH101 – 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish & 

English & a third language. 

MH201 – 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English and a pass 

in a science subject. OC3/HD3 Mathematics. 


as part of a Single 

Major or Joint Major 

Science degree – 

4 years 


as part of a specialised 

Theoretical Physics 

and Mathematics 

degree BSc – 3 years 

You will study Mathematical Physics and three 

other subjects in first year. In second year you 

take Mathematical Physics and two other 

subjects. Third year consists of Mathematical 

Physics and one other subject with an option in 

fourth year to take a Single Major Mathematical 

Physics or a Joint Major degree taking 

Mathematical Physics with the other subject 

taken in third year. 

You will concentrate on Theoretical Physics and 

Mathematics for each of the three years of the 

degree. 

MH201 

(page 223) 

MH206 

CAO suboption 

TPM 

(page 238) 

400 

515 

MH206 – 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish & English and 

a pass in a science subject. HB1 Mathematics. 

MH212 – 2HC3 & 4OD3, passes in Irish & 

English and a pass in a science subject. HC3 

Mathematics for Maths (with Education) option. 

Mathematics 


Students take Mathematical Physics, 

Mathematics, Experimental Physics, Computer 

Science and an Education Orientation module. 

MH212 

CAO suboption 

MTH 

(page 255) 

455 

Prof. Daniel Heffernan 

Contact 

Department of Mathematical Physics, 

Room 1.11, Science Building, North Campus 

Tel: +353 1 708 377. 

Email: mharte@thphys.nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/mathematical-physics 





year. In Science, some students opt to study for a 

semester abroad rather than an entire year.

Mathematics / Mathematical Studies 


Why study Mathematics 

Mathematics is one of the purest forms of 

thought, but its relevance to our everyday 

lives is fundamental. While its origins 

date back to ancient Greece, mathematics 

continues to underpin key areas of 

human endeavour and industry, from 

engineering to construction to economics 

to software development to space travel. 

For many, the appeal of mathematics – and what 

makes it unique – is its basis on proof. Unlike those 

working in any other discipline, mathematicians 

are able to make statements with absolute 

certainty. Once a theory is proved, it is proved 

forever and cannot be refuted. Pythagoras’ 

famous theorem for measuring the sides of 

right-angled triangles is as true today as it was 

when he formulated it in the 6th Century BC. 

Why study Mathematics at Maynooth 

As a student, you will progress from the foundations 

of school maths all the way to the threshold of 

ground-breaking new research in the field. You 

Taking Mathematics as part of a Science Degree – Sample modules 

will gain a firm grounding in the key areas of 

mathematics, while developing the ability to invent, 

criticise and perfect mathematics for yourself. 

You will learn to think hard and rigorously about 

questions and to solve new problems – invaluable 

skills that can be transferred to any area of life. 

First year Second year Third year fourth year 

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Differential Calculus 

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Linear Algebra (S) 

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Integral Calculus 

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Data Analysis 

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Calculus 3 (S) 

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Linear Algebra 2 (S) 

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Statistics (S) 

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Calculus 4 (S) 

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Introduction 

to Analysis 

talk by Simon Singh 

The Department hosted a talk by Simon 

Singh, author of ‘the Simpsons and their 

Mathematical Secrets’, during which he 

described how there are mathematical 

themes hidden in The Simpsons. Its writers 

have used the show to explore everything 

from calculus to geometry, from pi to game 

theory, and from infinitesimals to infinity. 

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Real Analysis 1 & 2 

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Rings & Fields 1 & 2 

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Complex Analysis 1 

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Group Theory 1 

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Differential 

Geometry 

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Probability 

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Linear Models 1 

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Applied 

Probability 

taking mathematical studies as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 


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Calculus 1 & 2 

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Introduction to Data Analysis 

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Linear Algebra 1 (A) 

There is a variety of ways to study Mathematics 

at Maynooth: Mathematical Studies, Applied 

Mathematics and Pure Mathematics, all available 

as either Single Major or Double Major degree 

subjects. This range of choice helps students ensure 

that they can match their degree to their career 

aspirations, whatever they are or turn out to be. 


MH101 – 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish & English & a third 

language & OB3/HD3 Mathematics to take 

Mathematical Studies as an Arts subject 



MH206 – 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish & English and a 

pass in a science subject. HB1 Mathematics 

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Calculus 3 (A) & 4 (A) 

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Introduction to Statistics (A) 

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Elementary Number Theory 

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Linear Algebra 2 (A) 

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Ordinary Differential 

Equations 


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Euclidean & 

Non-Euclidean Geometry 

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Mathematical Computing 

with Maple 

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Graph Theory 

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History of Mathematics 

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Codaigh & Córais 

Dhinimiciúla Réadacha 

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Analysis 1 (C) 

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Groups 

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics 

has a strong research community of academics 

and postgraduate students working in the areas 

of Algebra and Number Theory, Geometric 

Analysis, Mathematics Education and Statistics. 

Dr. Ciarán Mac an Bhaird manages the Maths 

Support Centre and his current areas of 

research focus on Mathematics Education and 

Algebraic Number Theory. In Maths Education 

he is working on the benefits of introducing 

new methods of teaching Maths to students. 

He is particularly interested in using podcasts, 

screencasts and touchscreen technology. 

Dr. Ciarán Mac an Bhaird

Mathematics / Mathematical Studies (continued) 


What are my options for studying Mathematics at Maynooth 


2014 

What are my options for studying Mathematics at Maynooth 


2014 

Mathematical 

Studies as part of 


degree 

Mathematical 

Studies as a Single 

Major degree 

You will take 20 credits of Mathematical Studies in 

first year with two other Arts subjects and take at 

least 25 credits in years 2 and 3 with your chosen 

Arts subject. 

Mathematical Studies is taken with two other Arts 

subjects in first year and one other in second year. 

You will concentrate on Mathematical Studies only in 

third year. 

MH101 

(page 161) 

MH101 

(page 161) 

350 

350 





year. In science, some students opt to study for a 


Mathematics as part 

of a Single Major or 

a Joint Major Science 

degree – 4 years 

Specialised 

Mathematics degree 

(BA) – 3 years 

Mathematics as 

part of a specialised 


and Mathematics 

degree BSc – 3years 

You will take Mathematics and three other subjects 

in first year. In second year you take Mathematics 

and two other subjects. Third year consists of Pure 

Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and one 

other subject from second year. In fourth year, Pure 

Mathematics or Applied Mathematics is taken as a 

Single Major or as a Joint Major taking Mathematics 

and your third year subject. Single Major students 

take Mathematics only. 

As a Single Major BA degree Mathematics is taken 

with one other Arts subject in first year. In second year, 

Mathematics may be taken with another Arts subject, 

or it may be taken as a Major with a Minor in the Arts 

subject or Statistics. You will take Mathematics only in 

third year. 

You will concentrate on Theoretical Physics and 

Mathematics for each of the three years of the 

degree. 

MH201 

(page 223) 

MH206, 

CAO suboption 

MTH 

(page 238) 

MH206, 

CAO suboption 

TPM 

(page 238) 

400 

445 

515 


Well-trained mathematicians are always in demand. 

A degree in Mathematics from Maynooth University 

not only provides specialist knowledge, it also 

trains graduates to think logically and clearly. 

Areas where these skills are highly sought 

after include finance and banking, insurance, 

the civil service, teaching, industrial and 

commercial management, administration and 

technical, scientific and engineering work in 

industry and in research and development. 

Some students go on to do a Masters or PhD 

in Mathematics, others choose to combine 

the further study of Mathematics with a 

vocational area; examples include: 

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MSc/PhD in Statistics 

MMgmtSci, MSc in Computational Mathematics 

MSc in Applied Mathematics 

Contact 

Department of Mathematics & Statistics, 

Room 207, Logic House, South Campus 

Tel: +353-1-708 3914 

support@maths.nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/maths 

Mathematics as part 

of specialised degree 

in Mathematics (with 

Education) 

Study Mathematics with 3 Science subjects in first 

year. Choose between the Science (with Education) 

or Mathematics (with Education) degrees in first 

year. See page 255 for full details of these degrees. 

MH212 CAO 

sub-option 

MTH (page 

255) 

455 

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MSc in Computer Science

Media Studies 


What are my options for studying Media Studies at Maynooth 


2014 

Media Studies 

taken as a 

Joint Major 

degree 

In first year, students take 20 credits of Media Studies 

theory and practice modules and two additional Arts 

subjects. In years 2 and 3 students take Media Studies 

theory and practice modules as well as those required by 

their second subject, taking at least 25 credits in each. 

MH109 

(page 185) 

460 

Media Studies 

as a Major, 

with another 

subject as a 

Minor (Major/ 

Minor) 

In first year, students take 20 credits of Media Studies 

theory and practice modules and two additional Arts 

subjects. In years 2 and 3 you take the major amount of 

credits in Media Studies modules with those modules that 

are required by the minor subject. 

MH109 

(page 185) 

460 

Why study Media Studies 

Media Studies examines and engages with 

technologies and modes of communication, 

expression, and performance. These “old” 

and “new” technologies may take the form 

of books and newspapers, or television, 

radio and film, or Twitter and Facebook. 

We work in conjunction with our industry partner, 

Kairos Communications Ltd, to offer students 

the experience of learning media practice from 

experienced professionals. We provide students 

with not just the know-how, but also and the 

know-why, when it comes to the media. 


BA Media 

Studies 

International 

(4 year 

degree) 




Media Studies as a discipline comprises theories 

and methods for examining media texts, 

institutions, audiences and technologies. The 

intellectual inquiry and practical training provided 

by a degree in media is increasingly essential. 

Why study Media Studies at Maynooth 

Our programme, which is unique in Ireland, combines 

the benefits of a traditional Arts degree at a 

university that is globally recognised for its strengths 

in the humanities, with practical, hands-on experience 

in media production, taught by industry professionals. 

Our faculty members possess strengths and 

interests in three areas within Media Studies: the 

Political Economy of Media Cultures (Gavan Titley 

and Kylie Jarrett); Media Histories, Technologies, 

and Aesthetics (Stephanie Rains, Denis Condon, 

and Maria Pramaggiore); and Cultures of Media 

Practice (Jeneen Naji and Anne O’Brien). 

Dr. Stephanie Rains is Programme Co-ordinator 

for the BA Media Studies degree programme, and 

has worked in the Centre for Media Studies since 

2007. Prior to that, Stephanie worked at IADT Dun 

Laoghaire, after completing her PhD in the School 

of Communications in Dublin City University in 

2003.She has a particular interest in Irish popular 

culture, but also in certain British and American 

material, especially film and television drama. 


This is the only degree course in Ireland that combines 

training in media production with the rigorous 

academic strengths of an Arts degree. With the 

combination of production skills and a solid grounding 

in media history, theory, and political economy, 

our graduates seek out careers in television, radio, 

video, and film production, journalism, research, 

creative writing, marketing, advertising and public 

relations. Some graduates opt to proceed into 


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MA in Digital Humanities 

MLitt and PhD research degrees 



language. HC3 English or equivalent. 

Contact 

Media Studies, Administration Office 

Anne Byrne, Senior Executive Assistant 

Room 0.16, Ground Floor, Iontas Building, 

North Campus 

Tel: +353 (1) 7083624 

Email media.studies@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/media-studies

Medieval Irish and Celtic Studies 


Why study Medieval Irish and Celtic Studies 

By studying the literature, language, history 

and archaeology of the period, students will 

learn about the varied heritage of Ireland up 

to the twelfth century, and they learn about 

the societies and cultures of Celtic peoples. 

Irish is one of the oldest written languages in Europe, 

and rivals classical Latin and Greek literature in 

richness and diversity: tales of heroes such as 

Cormac mac Airt and Cú Chulainn, saints lives such 

as those of Brigit, Patrick and Colm Cille, mythology 

and poetry, legal and historical writing, the role 

of women such as Medb and Deirdriu, and the 

importance of kings and their sovereignty are among 

the topics that will be explored in the programme. 

Students also develop important transferable 

skills through the analysis of primary sources, the 

writing of essays and the study of language. 

Why study Medieval Irish and 

Celtic Studies at Maynooth 

The Department of Early Irish at Maynooth 

is a leading centre for the study of Medieval 

Irish and Celtic Studies, engaging in teaching 

and research in the history, culture, language 

and literature of medieval Ireland and related 

societies. We are a diverse and friendly 

department offering a vibrant and stimulating 

experience to Irish and international students. 

Our students have the opportunity to choose 

from a wide range of subjects, from heroic 

literature to pre-historic archaeology, from 

the role of women in medieval Celtic societies 

to the history of Celtic languages. 

Students can opt to study Old and Middle Irish, 

to engage actively and in more depth with the 

language in which the original texts were written. 

taking medieval irish and celtic studies as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 


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Celtic Civilisation I – 

the Ancient Celts 

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Celtic Civilisation Ii – Early 

Irish Myths and Sagas 

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Celtic Civilisation Iii – Gender 

and Sexuality in the Celtic World 

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Celtic Civilisation Iv – 

Introducing Celtic History 

and Languages 

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History I – Ireland 431-800 

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Language I – Old Irish I 

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History III – The Archaeology 

of Early Medieval Ireland 

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Literature Ii – Myths, 

Women and Queens 

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Literature Iii – Tales 

of the Otherworld 

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History Ii – Ireland Encounters 

Scandinavia: The Viking Age 

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History V – Law, Society 

and Learned Classes in 

Early Christian Ireland 

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Literature IV – Humour in 

Medieval Celtic Literature 

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Literature V – Medieval 

Irish Poetry 

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History Iv – Ireland 

and the Vikings 

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Literature Vi – 

Goddesses and Kings 

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Literature Vii – Saints 

and Scholars 

What are my options for studying medieval irish and celtic studies at Maynooth 


2014 

Medieval Irish & 

Celtic Studies as 

part of a Joint Major 

degree 



Academics in the department are recognised experts 

in a range of subjects from historical linguistics 

to religious literature, and from archaeology to 

gender studies in Ireland and the Celtic World. 

Dr. Elizabeth Boyle joined the Department in 2013 

as Lecturer in Early Irish. She previously held postdoctoral 

research fellowships in the University of 

Cambridge and UCC. She is also a Visiting Fellow of 

St Edmund’s College, Cambridge. She studied Celtic 

languages, history and palaeography at Glasgow 

University and Cambridge (PhD 2008). Elizabeth 

is interested in cultural, religious and intellectual 

history, particularly that of medieval Ireland. 

You will take at least 20 credits of Medieval Irish & 

Celtic Studies in first year and at least 25 credits in 

years 2 and 3. Second and third year optional language 

modules are available subject to a minimum level of 

uptake. 





Students gain a mixture of analytical skills in 

literature, history and language – useful assets for a 

variety of careers. Graduates are found in heritage 

tourism and related areas, library work and Irish 

language publishing. Some graduates opt to proceed 

into postgraduate study. The Department offers: 

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PhD MEDIEVAL IRISH 



Contact 

MH101 

(page 161) 

MH101 

(page 161) 

Department of Early Irish (Sean-Ghaeilge), 

Arts Building, North Campus 

350 

350 

Ms. Mairéad Uí Fhlatharta, Executive Assistant 

Tel: +353-1-708 3666 

Email: earlyirish@nuim.ie 

Dr. Elizabeth Boyle

Music 


Why study Music 

As a student of Music, you will explore 

various styles and periods through 

performance, composition and detailed 

analytical, historical and cultural studies. 

The benefits of studying music include 

intellectual adaptability, a capacity for 

the analytical evaluation of multifaceted 

issues, and the imaginative resolution 

of complex problems. Music students 

also gain experience in performing in 

a disciplined manner under pressure. 

Why study Music at Maynooth 

The Department of Music is a vibrant, 

stimulating and friendly place in which to study. 

More than five hundred undergraduates and 

a postgraduate community of approximately 

fifty PG Diploma, taught MA, and doctoral 

students are currently registered here. 

Our undergraduate curriculum is designed to 

ensure a broad and firm grounding in practical, 

compositional and academic work, with increased 

opportunities to specialise in final year. 

taking music as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 

Those who do not wish to specialise can continue to 

broaden their musical horizons – an option suited 

to those who wish to pursue a teaching career. 

BA students have the option of studying 

either solo performance (subject to audition 

or certificate) or group piano tuition. 

All BMus students take individual tuition in 

their instrument or voice with an approved 

performance tutor. BA students who have 

attained Grade 6+ (ABRSM or RIAM) on a standard 

orchestral instrument (excluding percussion), 

piano, organ, classical guitar or voice, or who are 

traditional Irish instrumentalists of comparable 

fluency, will also have an opportunity to take 

individual tuition in their instrument or voice. 

Students who have not taken formal performance 

examinations are invited to audition, demonstrating 

Grade 6+ attainment, in September. Alternatively, 

group piano tuition is an option open to all levels from 

absolute beginner to advanced. Where possible, 

the Department of Music arranges instrumental/ 

vocal tuition on campus. Students are entitled to 

have instrumental/ vocal tuition off campus (funded 

to a maximum amount by the Department) only 

if they arrange lessons at either DIT or RIAM. 


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Music History I: 

18th & 19th Centuries 

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Music Foundation & Fabric 

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Performance I 

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Music History 2: 

20th Century 

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Applied Music Techniques 

Introduction to Musicology 

Introduction to Composition 

Performance Ii 

Music History 3: Early Music 

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France On Stage, 1900 -1945 

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Plainchant Performance 

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Jazz Styles In The Usa 

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Popular Music Studies 

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Music Therapy 

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Analysis Of Romantic 

Piano Music 

What are my options for studying Music at Maynooth 


Code 

Points 

2014 

Music as part 

You will study at least 20 credits of Music in first year MH101 

350 


degree 

and at least 25 credits in years 2 and 3. 

(page 

161) 

Specialised 

degree in Music 

(B Mus) 

You will study at least 40 credits of Music in first year 

and take one other subject from Arts. In years 2 and 3 

you will concentrate on Music only. 

MH103 

(page 

168) 

None: 

entrance test 

+ interview 

and audition 

BA/BMus 

International 


are awarded a BA/BMus International degree. 

Students can make this choice during second year. 


The Department of Music is staffed by an energetic 

and enthusiastic team of specialists operating 

at the forefront of a range of disciplines. These 

research areas draw together diverse practices and 

LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

MH101: 


HC3 Music or equivalent e.g. Grade 6 Theory and 

Practical from RIAM (Dublin) or ABRSM (London) 

perspectives, including the creation and recreation 

of music; the application and development of music 

technology; the exploration of interfaces between 

music and other media; the critical investigation 

of music’s role and significance across a range of 

MH103: 


language. Apply before February 1st 2015. 

Entrance test plus interview and audition. 

historical periods and cultural environments; and 

the in-depth analysis of musical languages and 

styles. Our academics are dedicated to sharing 

their knowledge through teaching, research and 

outreach. More information on each member of 

academic staff is available on our website. 

Staff from the University’s Music Department

Music (continued) 

Music Technology 

128 – 129 


Music graduates find employment in a wide range of 

roles, such as that of choral director, church organist/ 

director of music, music teacher, music librarian and 

orchestral musician. They also work in the broader 

areas of arts administration, multimedia, the music 

industry, music journalism, music publicity, recording 

and radio production and presentation. Music 

graduates, much in demand for their communication 

skills and creativity, also pursue careers as diverse 

as management consultancy and banking. 

Both the BMus and BA degrees meet the Teaching 

Council’s Curricular Subject Requirements for Music 

(Post-Primary) for those applying for registration 

as post-primary teachers on/after 1 January 2017. 


study in Maynooth in fields of interest such as our: 

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MA in Creative Music Technologies 

MA in Musicology 

MA in Performance and Musicology 

Contact 

Music Department, 

Room 115 Logic House, South Campus 

Tel: +353-1-708 3733 

Fax: +353-1-628 9432 

Email: music.department@nuim.ie 

Facebook.com/ Department-of-Music-NUI-Maynooth 

Tweet: @MusicMaynooth 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/music 

Dr Victor Lazzarini, Senior Lecturer, Music Technology 

Why study Music Technology 

This subject is designed for students with 

an interest in music who wish to work 

towards a degree in audio and information 

technologies. You will explore general 

elements of music, such as basic theory 

and notation, composition and aspects of 

popular music, alongside technical areas 

including computer programming, signal 

processing and sound engineering. 

Why study Music Technology at Maynooth 

As a student at Maynooth University, you will 

have access to state-of-the-art studios and 

computer music laboratories. The programme 

strives to maintain a balance between theory 

and practice, to ensure that students gain 

experience working with the essential concepts 

and practical skills involved in music technology. 

You are not required to have studied Music 

for the Leaving Certificate, but students are 

expected to have some music reading skills and 

knowledge of basic elements of music theory, e.g. 

scales, intervals and chords. First Year includes 

a module designed to ensure that students 

attain proficiency in theory and notation. 


Dr. Gordon Delap is the course director and a lecturer 

on the Music Technology degree at Maynooth 

University. He is interested in electroacoustic 

composition, audiovisual composition, and 

composition created through engagement with 

physical modeling technologies. He has undertaken 

residencies at Nadine Arts Centre in Brussels, and at 

the Technische Universitaet in Berlin. He has received 

commissions from the British Council, Spacenet, the 

Naughton Gallery, and BBC Radio 3, and won first prize 

in the Projet Itinerant competition “Point de Repere”.

Music Technology (continued) 

Nua-Ghaeilge 

130 – 131 

What are my options for studying Music Technology at Maynooth 


2014 

Specialised 

In first year you study Music Technology and two other 

MH102 

365 

degree in Music 

Technology 

subjects. You will take Music Technology and continue with 

one of your other first year subjects through years 2 and 3. 

(page 165) 

BA International Students who opt to spend a year studying abroad are 

awarded a BA International degree. Students can make this 

choice during second year. 


Graduates in Modern Irish have valuable 

linguistic and analytical capabilities. 

Students learn to master information 

from various sources and present it in a 

clear and attractive way in writing – skills 

that are valued in many professions. 

Modern Irish graduates may find work in the 

media, in the civil service, in areas of computing, 

in the Department of Foreign Affairs, in teaching 

at all levels, and in many other areas. 



Why study Nua-Ghaeilge 

As an Arts subject, Nua-Ghaeilge offers students 

a general course in Irish literary heritage, from the 

earliest sources down to the modern literary period, 

and some prose and poetry from the modern era 

is read. Language, grammar and terminology are 

dealt with, and some basic principles of criticism 

are studied. Students are required to attend 

classes of instruction in literary criticism also and 

they write a number of critical essays during the 

year. Latterly, various aspects of Irish literature 

and language are studied in detail. On completion, 

graduates will have acquired a broad knowledge 

of the Irish language and of its heritage and 

practical use as a spoken and written language. 


You will gain technical skills and qualifications 

suitable for a number of music and media 

industry positions, including the following areas: 

music and sound production for recording, 

radio and television; music and media software 

development; sound effects design for the games 

industry; music and arts management positions; 

and composition for multimedia and films. 



language. OB3/HD3 Leaving Certificate 

Mathematics or equivalent. 

Contact 

Department of Music, Dr Gordon Delap, 

Course Director, Tel: 01 708 3794, 

Email: gordon.delap@nuim.ie 


Department of Computer Science, Callan Building, 

North Campus 

Mr Tom Lysaght, 

Tel: 01 708 4592 

Email: admin@cs.nuim.ie 


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MA Nua-Ghaeilge (through a minor 

thesis and examination) 

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Dr. Lara Ni Mhaolain 


2HC3 & 4OD3, English, & a third language & HC3 

Leaving Certificate Irish or equivalent required 

to take Nua-Ghaeilge as an Arts subject 

Contact 

Nua-Ghaeilge Department 

Ar an ríomhphost: nua.ghaeilge@nuim.ie 

Ar an nguthán: 01 708 3666 

Ar na gréasáin shóisialta: 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/roinnna.nuaghaeilge 

Tweet: @nuaghaeilge 


study in Maynooth in fields of interest such as our: 

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PhD in Music Technology 

Dr. Gordon Delap 

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Na Gaeilge 

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An Ghaeilge Scríofa 

& Labhartha I 

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Litríocht Na Sean-Ghaeilge 

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Logainmneacha & 

Ainmneacha Pearsanta 

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Irish Literature and Society 1600-1660 

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An Nualitríocht 

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Drámaíocht Na Gaeilge I 

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An Ghaeilge Scríofa & Labharta 

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Teanga Na Gaeilge Ii 

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Oidhreacht An Ochtú 

Haois Déag 

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Sochtheangeolaíocht Na Gaeilge

Nua-Ghaeilge (continued) 

Philosophy 

132 – 133 

Why study Nua-Ghaeilge at Maynooth 

Tá traidisiún Gaeilge i Má Nuad a théann i bhfad 

siar. Bunaíodh Ollúnacht le Gaeilge in 1804, go 

luath tar éis do Choláiste Phádraig teacht ar an 

bhfód. Dá bhrí sin tá an Ghaeilge á múineadh ar 

an gcampas le beagnach dhá chéad bliain. 

As Má Nuad do na Simple Lessons in Irish le hEoghan 

Ó Gramhnaigh, ceachtanna ceannródaíocha Gaeilge a 

raibh tábhacht faoi leith leo ag tús na hAthbheochana. Is 

as Má Nuad a cuireadh amach an chéad leagan Gaeilge 

den Bhíobla ina iomláine, i 1981. Bíonn comhdháil 

acadúil sa Roinn gach bliain – Léachtaí Cholm Cille – a 

bhfoilsítear a himeachtaí in aghaidh na bliana. Is as an 

Roinn seo, freisin, a fhoilsítear Irisleabhar Mhá Nuad 

atá ar cheann de na hirisí is ársa dá bhfuil sa Ghaeilge. 

Is iomaí gné de léann na Gaeilge a ndéantar taighde 

uirthi sa Roinn, idir theanga agus litríocht, idir shean 

agus nua, chomh maith le réimsí léinn atá gaolmhar 

le Gaeilge na hÉireann. Orthu sin tá, mar shampla, an 

Teangeolaíocht, an Béaloideas, an Chritic, Gaeilge na 

hAlban. Pléitear leis an nGaeilge mar ábhar léinn agus 

mar chuid luachmhar d’oidhreacht chultúrtha bheo 

na hÉireann agus na hEorpa.Trí Ghaeilge a mhúintear 

gach cúrsa sa Roinn. Cuirtear fáilte roimh mhic léinn 

ar spéis leo an Ghaeilge féin agus na teangacha 

Ceilteacha agus atá ag iarraidh a gcuid eolais agus a 

gcuid scileanna intleachtúla a fhorbairt go cruinn. 


Déantar taighde i Roinn na Nua-Ghaeilge 

ar réimse leathan ábhar, idir theanga agus 

litríocht, ó thús na tréimhse (c.1200 AD) anuas 

go dtí an Ghaeilge chomhaimseartha. 

Ar na príomhréimsí tá: 

Э Э An Litríocht Chomhaimseartha 

Э Э Teangeolaíocht na Gaeilge 

Э Э Litríocht na Nua-Ghaeilge Moiche 

agus na Gaeilge Iarchlasaicí 

Bhain Lára Ní Mhaoláin B.A (2004) agus Ph.D 

(2008) amach in Ollscoil na hÉireann, Má Nuad. 

Chuir sí eagrán criticiúil den scéal ‘Brisleach Mhór 

Mhaighe Muirtheimhne agus Deargruathar Chonaill 

Chearnaigh’ le chéile mar ábhar dochtúireachta 

agus réitigh sí eagrán den scéal ‘Táin Bó Fliodhaise’ 

mar ábhar a taighde iardhochtúireachta. Is 

léachtóir i Roinn na Nua-Ghaeilge í anois. 

Cuireann Lára Ní Mhaoláin spéis i ngach tréimhse 

den teanga, agus tugann sí léachtaí ar an tSraith 

Mhiotaseolaíoch, an Rúraíocht agus ar an 

bhFiannaíocht, ar ghramadach na Nua-Ghaeilge 

Moiche, ar fhilíocht an ochtú haois déag, agus 

ar an bpaileagrafaíocht. Cuireann sí spéis in 

eagarthóireacht na seantéacsanna Gaeilge freisin. 

Why study Philosophy 

The word ‘Philosophy’ means (in Greek) 

the desire for wisdom, and implies a 

continual search for enlightenment and 

understanding. Philosophy is a new subject 

to almost all students entering university, 

and the modules offered take account 

of this fact. It should not be regarded as 

particularly exotic or difficult; in fact it 

has always been an important part of the 

higher education curriculum in Europe. 

Philosophy involves a lifelong effort to reach some 

integrated understanding of experience, whether 

that be ‘ordinary’, aesthetic, religious, scientific 

or political experience. As a rational discipline, 

philosophy is dedicated to the critical evaluation of 

accepted beliefs and of human experience in general. 

Thus philosophy is both critical and constructive. 

taking philosophy as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 

It is critical of accepted ways of thinking, but it is 

constructive in that it is always striving to reach a 

more adequate understanding of human life from a 

perspective that transcends the positive sciences. 

Why study Philosophy at Maynooth 

The Department of Philosophy is the oldest 

Department in the University, dating back to June 

1795 with the appointment of its first professor. 

The first two professors, Darr é and Anglade, 

were former professors at the Sorbonne and 

were refugees from the French Revolution. 

They brought with them to Maynooth the prerevolutionary 

philosophical traditions of the 

University of Paris, namely classical and scholastic 

philosophy together with an engagement with 

contemporary European thought. These are 

traditions which we cherish to the present day 

and are reflected in our teaching and in the 

research carried out in the Department. 


What are my options for studying Nua-Ghaeilge at Maynooth 


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Nua-Ghaeilge 

Nua-Ghaeilge (Modern Irish) and another subject to degree MH101 

(Modern Irish) 

level. You will take at least 20 credits of Modern Irish in 

(page 

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first year, and at least 25 credits across years 2 and 3. 

161) 

degree 

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Introduction to Philosophy 

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Key Themes in Moral 

Philosophy. Choices, 

Responsibility, and 

the Good Life 

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Philosophy of Law, 

Morality, Punishment 

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Philosophy of God: Reason, 

Science and Religion 

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Values that shape our 

World: Philosophy, Society, 

and Economics 

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Introduction to Greek 

Philosophy 

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Moral Philosophy in a 

Globalised Society 

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Theories of Knowledge 

(Epistemology) 

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Unique Animals 

Anthropological Concepts 

in Philosophy 

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From Polis to Politics: 

Political Philosophy 

from Plato to Hobbes 

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Phenomenology and 

Continental Philosophy 

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Renaissance Philosophy. 

Methods and Practices 

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Medieval Philosophy and 

Contemporary Thought 

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Hermeneutics: 

Understanding and 

Interpretation 

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Aquinas on Politics and Ethics 

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Post-Kantian Philosophy 

of Religion 

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Pluralism: Its Values, 

Critics, and Challenges

Philosophy (continued) 


What are my options for studying Philosophy at Maynooth 


2014 

Philosophy as part 


degree 

You will take at least 20 credits of Philosophy in 

first year with two other Arts subjects and at least 

25 credits in years 2 and 3. 

MH101 

(page 161) 

350 

Philosophy as a 

Minor within the 


in Computational 

Thinking BSc -3 

years 

Philosophy is taken as a minor part of your studies 

across years 1 and 2. The remainder of your modules 

are taken from Mathematics and Computer Science. 

MH214 

(page 261) 

520 

The Russell Library, South Campus 



Specialised degree 

in Philosophy, 

Politics and 


In first year you study all three subjects; Philosophy, 

Politics and Economics. You can uniquely continue 

to study all three areas as core subjects in years 2 

and 3 or focus on Economics and Politics only. 

MH112, CAO 

sub-option 

PPE (page 

194) 

380 

With research expertise covering the 2,500 year 

old life span of philosophy as a subject, the six 

full time staff members at the Department of 

Philosophy are thus in a position to provide research 

supervision in these areas and can ensure a training 

in the continuous history of the philosophical 

tradition in the West. Dr Susan Gottlöber studied 

Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, 

and Mathematics at TU Dresden, Germany and 

submitted her PhD there in 2009. She has lectured 

in the Philosophy Department at Maynooth since 

2009. Susan has a particular interest in late medieval 

philosophy, philosophical anthropology, and early 

20th century phenomenology, in particular the 

development of philosophical hermeneutics. 

Dr Susan Gottlober 

The expertise gained in Philosophy is of great value 

in many different careers. Philosophy is a good 

preparation for an academic career, for journalism, 

law, radio and television and the media in general. 

Philosophy graduates are valued for their quick 

intelligence, their ability to reason clearly and 

independently and their ability to take an overview 

on the problem or situation confronting them. 

As an academic subject, philosophy is changing 

rapidly and is no longer confined within the Arts and 

Humanities department, as can be seen in the evolution 

of new undergraduate programmes at the University 

such as the B.A. in Philosophy, Politics and Economics 

(PPE) degree and the BSc in Computational Thinking – 

which links Computer Science, Mathematics and 

Philosophy. This course was in fact borne out of an 

approach by software giants Intel, who actively called 

for the addition of philosophy modules to computer 

science courses so that students might improve 

their communication, critical, and analytical skills. 



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HIGHER DIPLOMA IN PHILOSOPHY 


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AND RENAISSANCE THOUGHT 

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MA MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE PHILOSOPHY 

MA MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHY 

MA PHILOSOPHY 

MA PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION 

PhD PHILOSOPHY 

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PHILOSOPHY 





MH101 & MH112: 

2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish English & a third language 

MH214: 

2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish & English & HB1 Mathematics 

Contact 

Philosophy Department, Arts Building, 

Ann Gleeson, Administrative Officer 

Phone: +353 1 708 3661 

Email: philosophy.department@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/philosophy

Politics 


Why study Politics 

Politics is everywhere. Street protests, 

local elections, European treaties, 

parliamentary debate, local council 

decisions, industrial conflict – all are part 

of everyday life and all are examples of 

political action or political practice. 

Politics is about how we figure out what our 

society should look like. It is also about power 

and inequality. As a student, you will examine 

the nature of active citizenship, and the tensions 

between democracy, power and injustice. You 

will explore Irish and international politics, 

including a focus on Europe but also further afield 

including Latin America. You will be equipped 

with the necessary analytical and methodogical 

skills to carry out research into political life. 

Why study Politics at Maynooth 

The University’s Politics programme was launched 

in 2007 as a new and innovative approach to the 

subject. The degree programme combines the 

traditional study of political institutions (parties, 

parliaments, elections, policy-making and more) 

with political sociology (examining the relationship 

taking politics as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 

between politics and society and how they shape 

each other), and active citizenship. The focus 

on active citizenship is the key distinguishing 

feature of Politics at Maynooth University. 

We provide students with opportunities to be 

active participants in their own learning on and 

off campus – in social movements and issuebased 

campaigning, as well as involvement with 

political parties and human rights work. 

The Network on Power, Politics and Society (PPS) 

and the Centre for the Study of Wider Europe (CSWE) 

are both an important part of the Department of 

Sociology, and provide opportunities for extending 

the breadth and range of political studies here. 


There are three full time permanent faculty members 

in the Sociology Department whose primary focus 

is in politics. Faculty members are experts and 

prominent contributors on political issues to a range 

of domestic and international media, including 

leading newspapers such as The Guardian, the Irish 

Examiner, the Irish Times, the Sunday Business 

Post, RTE, TV3, CNN, BBC, and many more. 


Head of the Sociology Department (the home of Politics at 

Maynooth University), Professor Mary Corcoran 

Dr. Mary Murphy graduated from TCD in 1986 

with a BA in Economics and Sociology. Mary has 

worked as a campaigner and policy analyst in 

antipoverty and labour market NGO’s for 15 years, 

among other areas. Mary returned to academic 

research in 2002 and graduated with PhD from 

DCU in 2006, taking up her present position in 

Maynooth’s Sociology Department in 2007. 

Mary’s research interests include political 

economy, social politics, globalisation, welfare 

states, social security, activation, gender, poverty, 

political sociology, power and civil society. 


Politics students acquire useful skills such as the 

ability to understand topical issues, investigative 

and research capabilities, and strong communication 

skills – opening up a wide variety of career options. 

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Democracy & Active Citizenship 

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Political Institutions: 

Theory & Practice 

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Political Institutions & 

Civil Society in Ireland 

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Global Society 

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Political Theory 

EU Law 

Politics of the EU 

Political Geography 

International Relations 

Media and Society 

Active Citizenship 

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International Public Policy 

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Gender and Politics 

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Social Movements and 

Collective Action 

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Irish Public Policy 

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Social Policy and Welfare 

States in Times of Change 

While some graduates may enter electoral and 

party politics, many more will work in areas such as 

public policy, the media, international affairs, the 

European Union, human rights, community work, 

political activism and business and management. 

Dr. Mary Murphy

Politics (continued) 

Product Design 

138 – 139 

What are my options for studying Politics at Maynooth 


2014 

Politics as part of a Politics and another subject to degree level. You will MH101 (page 350 

Joint Major degree take at least 20 credits of Politics in first year and 

at least 25 credits in years 2 and 3. 

161) 

Politics as a 

Politics is taken with two other subjects in first year. MH112, CAO 385 

specialised degree In second and third year you can take at least 30 

credits of Politics with another subject. 

sub-option 

POL (page 

194) 

Philosophy, Politics In first year you study all three subjects; Philosophy, MH112, CAO 380 

and Economics (PPE) 

as a specialised 

degree 

Politics and Economics. From second year you can 

continue to study all three areas as core subjects. 

sub-option 

PPE (page 

194) 





Why study Product Design 

Product design is the creation of new 

products built with the user in mind and 

bridges the gap between technology 

and the market in a human-centred way. 

Product design is at the heart of successful 

product innovation and is increasingly 

valued by creative and entrepreneurial 

businesses. Its tools, methods and process 

are now used to transform and reinvigorate 

business model and service offerings. 

Why study Product Design at Maynooth 

We study design as a strategic driver of modern 

innovation. In all our programmes, we teach and 

research design as a user-centred discipline that 

is at the heart of early stage innovation practice. 

Design innovation at Maynooth offers a diverse 

and exploratory learning experience, guided by a 

lecturing team made up of specialists with extensive 

industry experience across product, graphic, 

engineering, electronic, furniture, medical and 

sports equipment design. The Department of Design 

Innovation is a young and exciting organisation with 

a growing reputation for creating highly motivated, 

well-informed and innovative graduates. 

Maynooth is also home to EDEN; the University’s 

Centre for Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation. 

EDEN is here to help all students develop their 

creative confidence and turn their creative ideas 

into action that will add value to the world. 

The Department of Sociology has a vibrant 

postgraduate community and offers a range 

of programmes of interest to Politics 

graduates including: 

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MA Sociology: Work, labour markets 

and employment (NEW PROGRAMME) 

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MA in Community Education, Equality and 

Social Activism (co-offered with Department 

of Adult and Community Education) 

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MA Sociology: ‘Societies in Transition: 

Understanding social change 

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MA Society and Space (co-offered 

with Geography and NIRSA) 

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MLitt. /PhD 


2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English & a third language 

Contact 

Department of Sociology (the home of 

Politics at Maynooth University) 

Room 1.5, Auxilia Building 

North Campus 

Phone: +353 1 708 3659 

Fax: +353 1 708 3528 

Email: sociology.department@nuim.ie 

Tweet: @socmaynooth 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sociology/politics 

Explore and generate ideas through sketching and sketch models

Product Design (continued) 


What are my options for studying Product Design at Maynooth 


2014 

Product Design as a 


BSc -4 years 

As a specialised four year Bachelor of 

Science degree in Product Design, a range of 

technology, marketing and design subjects 

are taken in all years. All students take 

a six-month, full-time, work experience 

placement in third year (subject to 

availability). 

MH305 

(page 269) 

365 * 

(not everyone 

on these points 

was admitted) 


We achieve excellence – in our teaching, research 

and professional interactions – through innovative 

practices, in a stimulating and creative environment 

Martin Ryan is programme director for the Product 

Design degree, and is a lecturer and researcher 

in the Department of Design Innovation. After 

graduating from NCAD in 2005 he first worked 

in new product development with LED Group, a 

leading producer of lighting solutions in Europe 

under the ROBUS brand, managing projects from 

concept through to early production in China. 

Martin has won a number of awards in design and 

entrepreneurship, notably including the Irish Dyson 

Design Award, IDI Graduate Designer Award, and 

finalist in the International Volvo Sports Design 

Award. His research interests centre on Design 

Thinking as a mediator of Innovation in SMEs. 


Product designers are key to innovation in the 

modern world. As technological competence 

spreads globally, businesses are placing greater 

focus on achieving market success through design. 

Graduates understand and drive innovation in many 

spheres of life, especially those involving design and 

technology; its application or assessment. Students 

may consider career areas such as product design, 

interaction design, medical device design, furniture 

design, technical marketing, customer development 

and user experience, new product development, 

design management, technology business 

management and many other design disciplines. 



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MSc DESIGN INNOVATION 

Entrepreneurship 

as a Single Major 


BBS 


International 

In this degree a broad range of business, 

management and innovation subjects 

are taken across the three years of the 

programme. There is a particular emphasis 

on practice-oriented assignments to 

develop the entrepreneurial mode of 

thinking. There is an option to convert 

from a Bachelor of Business Studies 

(BBS) in Entrepreneurship to a BBA 

Bachelor of Business Administration by 

undertaking a work placement programme 

in third year, managed by the University’s 

Placement Office. 

Students who opt to spend a year 

studying abroad are awarded a BBS 

Entrepreneurship International. Students 


MH411 

(page 300) 

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Martin Ryan 


MH305: 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish and English. OB3/ 

HD3 Mathematics and a pass in one of the 

following subjects: Agricultural Science, Biology, 

Chemistry, Physics or Physics with Chemistry, 

Engineering, Technology, Construction Studies 

or Design and Communication Graphics. 

MH411: 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English and a 

third language. OC3/HD3 Mathematics. 

Contact 

Department of Design Innovation 

BL 1.19 Rowan House North Campus 

Phone: +353 1 708 6634 

Email: design@nuim.ie 

Tweet: @NUIMDesign 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/design-innovation

Psychology 


Why study Psychology 

Psychology is the science of human 

behaviour and experience. Psychologists 

attempt to explain emotions, thoughts 

and behaviour. Some devote themselves to 

practical issues, such as: How should parents 

deal with their child’s temper tantrums 

Why do some students do better in exams 

than others How can you help someone 

overcome a fear of public speaking 

coverage, and a steadily increasing depth of core 

concepts and theories. In final year, students will 

also have the opportunity to specialise in more 

specific areas of contemporary psychology. 

Emphasis is put on developing oral and written 

communication, literacy, information retrieval and 

critical thinking, in addition to specialist skills related 

to psychological research. The high workload of 

practical research assignments will build students’ 

skills in team-working, laboratory techniques and 

the use of statistical and research methodologies. 


One of the greatest strengths of a Psychology 

degree is the enormous variety of career paths 

that are available to graduates, both within and 

outside of the discipline. For those who wish to 

pursue a career as a professional psychologist, an 

undergraduate degree is the first stage in professional 

training that will require an additional two to six 

years of study and supervised experience. 

Dr. Sinead McGilloway 

Other psychologists focus on more theoretical 

questions, such as: Can apes learn to use human 

language Are serial killers born or made How 

are memories stored in the brain As a student 

of psychology, you will begin to explore issues 

such as these, learning to support an argument 

within the rigours of scientific testing. 

Why study Psychology at Maynooth 

The Department of Psychology was established in 

1999, and has since expanded steadily into a vibrant 

and internationally-recognised centre of highquality 

teaching and research. We offer students an 

encouraging and supportive environment in which to 

complete their degree. During their undergraduate 

programme at Maynooth University, students will 

gain a comprehensive understanding of psychology 

as a discipline, receiving wide introductory-level 


Over the last decade, our team of academic staff 

have attracted several million Euros worth of 

research funding and have published hundreds 

of scientific research papers in peer-reviewed 

journals, as well authoring and contributing to 

numerous books across various research domains. 

Dr. Sinéad McGilloway, senior lecturer in the 

Department of Psychology, is Director of the Mental 

Health and Social Research Unity (MHSRU) at the 

University and has previously worked at Queen’s 

University Belfast. She is a community and public 

health psychologist with many years experience in 

undertaking applied health and social care research, 

with a particular focus on child and adult mental health 

and service evaluation, and also including vulnerable 

and marginalised groups. Sinéad has authored 

(or co-authored) over 200 publications to date. 

What are my options for studying Psychology at Maynooth 


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Psychology Psychology is taken with two other subjects in first year. Up to 30 MH101 

as part of the students are admitted to second year Single Major Psychology 

(page 

Arts (MH101) provided they have attained a minimum of 60% in first year 

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programme Psychology and have passed their First Arts programme. In the 

event of more than 30 students achieving 60% or over, places 

are allocated on the basis of first year Psychology end of year 

examination results.Students not attaining this standard continue 

with their other Arts subjects in second and third year. 

Psychology As a Single Major BA degree, Psychology is taken with up to two other MH106 

as a 

subjects in first year. Students will concentrate on Psychology only (page 

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degree 

wish to continue with the specialised degree in Psychology have the 

through Arts option of continuing with their other two Arts subjects in second year. 

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taking psychology as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 

Psychology is only available in first year 

Arts MH101 – students must meet certain 

requirements to progress to second year 

in the specialised Psychology degree – see 

“Options” table on next page for details 

First year 

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Biological & Developmental Psychology 

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Research Design & Statistics 

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Cognitive & Social Psychology 

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History & Methodology of 

Psychological Research 

Psychology 

as a 

specialised 

degree 

through 

Science 

Psychology may be taken as a Single Major Bachelor of Science 

degree. In first year, students take up to four Science subjects. 

First year students do not take Psychology but they participate in a 

mentoring system designed to introduce the discipline of Psychology, 

and students have the option of attending Psychology lectures. 

In second year, you will take Psychology and two of your first year 

Science subjects (except Mathematical Physics). Students also taking 

Computer Science in second year must also take Mathematics. In 

third and fourth year, students will concentrate on Psychology only. 

At the end of first and second year, students who do not wish to 

continue with the specialised degree in Psychology have the option of 

continuing with their other Science subjects. 

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248) 

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Psychology (continued) 

Social Science 

144 – 145 

The BA and BSc degrees offered at Maynooth are 

accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland 

and, as such, afford students the opportunity 

to specialise in a number of areas, including: 

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements 

MH101 and MH106: 2HC3 and 4OD3, Irish, English, 

and a third language. MH209: 2HC3 and 4OD3, Irish, 

English and a science subject. OC3/HD3 Mathematics 

Why study Social Science 

Social Science is the study of how 

human societies are organised. It 

involves the analysis of the social 

forces that govern the world we live 

in and their impact on individuals, 

families, communities and countries. 

It is also the study of how social dimensions such as 

class, gender, age, disability, religion, race, ethnicity 

and sexuality affect groups of people, and of the roles 

played by large institutions like political or education 

systems. The course in Social Policy includes an 

introduction to social professions, in particular, 

social work, community work and youth work. 

Why study Social Science at Maynooth 

The Department of Applied Social Studies (DAPPSS) 

has a well established Social Science degree (BSocSc) 

with Social Policy as the core subject, and a Masters 

in Social Science (Rights and Social Policy). The 

Department also offers a structured PhD in Applied 

Social Science. The Department is home to both the 

Centre for Youth Research and Development and the 

Centre for Rights, Recognition and Redistribution. 

This programme emphasises the study of applied 

social science through the subject Social Policy. 

This subject is concerned with critical analysis of 

policies and practices in relation to human welfare 

and wellbeing. As a student, you will get to grips 

with contemporary issues in society, especially 

Irish society – such as inequality, poverty, drugs, 

criminal justice, ageing and gender – learning to 

explore practical problems using conceptual and 

analytical tools. You will be encouraged to rigorously 

and systematically scrutinise commonsense 

and partisan views of society, developing your 

skills of inquiry, research and communication. 


The Department’s mission is “to contribute 

to human rights, social justice and equality 

nationally and internationally through excellence 

in education for and development of the applied 

social professions, through innovative academic 

education and research in the social sciences 

and associated public contributions”. 

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Educational Psychology 

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Clinical, Counselling 

Contact 

and Health Psychology 

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Forensic (criminological 

and legal) Psychology 

Department of Psychology, 

Room SF12, John Hume Building, 

North Campus 

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Sports Psychology 

Educational Psychology 

Tel: + 353 1 708 6311 

Email: Psychology.dept@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/psychology 

With links to both the natural and social sciences 

as well as a multitude of applied domains, an 

undergraduate degree in psychology can prepare 

students for careers and further study in a wide 

range of fields. Some of these areas include health 

and social care, law, marketing, public policy and 

administration, education and human resources.

Social Science (continued) 


Staff research and teaching expertise include gender 

and risk, violence against women, hate crime, the 

social policy-making process, ageing, comparative 

and European social policy, indebtedness, criminal 

justice, youth and community studies, drugs, 

poverty, and human rights, equality and diversity. 

Dr Joe Larragy is Lecturer in Social Policy. He 

previously worked in the National Economic and 

Social Council, the National Council for the Elderly, 

and Department of Industrial Relations in UCD 

before coming to Maynooth in 2001, where he 

lectures on social policy and ageing, comparative 

and European social policy, civil society and state. 

He recently published a book on the Community 

and Voluntary Pillar in Irish social partnership. 

He contributes across the courses offered by the 

Department. He has also worked with several Irish 

NGOs and state bodies. Within the University he 

is a member of the Academic Council and founding 

chair of the Maynooth Green Campus initiative. 

If you wish to become a professional social worker, 

you must undertake the National Qualification 

in Social Work (the accrediting body is CORÚ; 

visit their website at www. coru.ie). Most social 

workers qualify by completing a Bachelor of Social 

Science first and, later on, a Masters in Social 

Work. Many of our graduates follow that route. 

Some graduates opt to proceed into other 


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Masters in Community & Youth Work 

MA (Applied Social Studies) 

MLitt 

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rtificate entry requirements 

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements 

What are my options for studying Social Science at Maynooth 


Code 

Bachelor of 

The core subject in this degree is Social Policy. You will 

MH107 

Social Science study Social Policy ,Sociology and one subject taken from : (page 179) 

(B Soc Sc) 

Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History or Philosophy. 

In second and third year you continue with Social Policy and 

one of your first year subjects as a Joint Major Bachelor 

of Social Science degree. Students have the option of 

transferring to MH101 Arts by taking two subjects other than 

Social Policy in second and third year and graduating with a 

Bachelor of Arts degree. 

Bachelor of 


Social Science awarded a B Soc Sc International degree. Students can 

International make this choice during second year. 

Points 

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380 


Social Science can provide a valuable academic 

foundation for many vocations and occupations; it is 

particularly associated with careers in policy analysis, 

applied social research and the social professions 

of social work, community work and youth work. 

MH107: 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English 

and a third language. 

Contact 



Our graduates are also to be found in a wide 

range of other careers including management 

and public administration, the NGO sector, 

journalism, the media and social research. 

Telephone: +353 (0)1 7083743 / +353 (0)1 7084574 


www.maynoothuniversity.ie/applied-social-studies 

Department of Applied Social Studies – students and staff on a recent field trip 

Dr. Joe Larragy

Sociology 


Why study Sociology 

Sociology is the study of human social 

life, groups and societies. The sociological 

perspective is critical, creative and 

constructive. The sociological imagination 

enables us to think outside of the box, 

to make links between our own lived 

experiences and the lives of those around 

us, and those at some distance from us. 

It enables us to think creatively about the social 

world, to ask difficult questions, to uncover new areas 

of study, to develop new methods of investigation. 

Sociological evidence can be used to develop new 

laws, to generate new policies, to reform political 

processes, to create new systems of governance, 

to reorient how we think about the economy and 

the environment. Sociology not only provides an 

insight into social reality, but can also provide a vision 

about how that social reality can be transformed. 

taking sociology as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 

Why study Sociology at Maynooth 

The Sociology Department is the longest-established 

department of its kind on the island of Ireland, and 

is widely acknowledged as a centre of teaching 

and research excellence as well as an exemplar 

of public sociology and engagement. Maynooth 

University is a distinctive and stimulating place to 

learn and practice the craft of sociology at its best. 

At this University we seek to equip our students with 

the necessary resources and skills – intellectual, 

methodological, communicative and active citizenship 

-to meet the challenges in contemporary society and 

to contribute productively to social transformation. 

Graduates of our programme often speak of studying 

sociology as a life changing experience, opening 

them up to personal change and development, 

and providing them with the necessary tools to 

successfully pursue professional career paths. 

Read some of our graduate stories at: www. 

maynoothuniversity.ie/sociology/our-graduates/ 


Dr. Aphra Kerr 


Academic staff in the Department of 

Sociology seek to engage directly with the 

transformation in contemporary Irish, European 

and international society and politics. 

Dr. Aphra Kerr obtained her PhD in from Dublin City 

University in 2000. Prior to working at Maynooth 

University, she was a research fellow at the Centre 

for Media Research at the University of Ulster, 

Coleraine and a post-doctoral researcher at the 

Society, Technology and Media Research Centre 

at DCU. Dr Kerr was a visiting lecturer at the 

prestigious Annenberg School of Communication at 

the University of Pennsylvania in 2011, and hosted 

the Annenberg International Summer School at 

Maynooth University in the Summer of 2013. Her 

research interests include information and knowledge 

societies, sociology of technology and the media. 

Sociology offers a pathway into a range of 

professions including advocacy, public relations, 

journalism, probation service, social work, 

social care, online community management 

and social/market research to name a few. 

The Department of Sociology has a vibrant 

postgraduate community and offers a 

range of programmes including: 

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MA Sociology: Work, labour markets 

and employment (NEW PROGRAMME) 

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MA in Community Education, Equality and 

Social Activism (co-offered with Department 

of Adult and Community Education) 

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MA Sociology: ‘Societies in Transition: 

Understanding social change 

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MA Society and Space (co-offered 

with Geography and NIRSA) 

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MLitt. /PhD 



Contact 

Department of Sociology 

Room 1.5, Auxilia Building 

North Campus 

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Modern Irish Society 

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The Irish Sociological 

Imagination 

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Thinking Sociologically 

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Civil Society in Europe 

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Classical Social Theory 

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Youth in Society 

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Sociology of Health 

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Structures of Inequality: 

Class, Race & Gender 

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Power, Politics and 

Society in the Americas 

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Contemporary Social Theory 

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Sociology of Tourism 

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Sociology of Education 

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Social Worlds of Children 

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Sociology of Sexuality 


Sociology graduates have many and varied 

career options. Some continue in the discipline 

undertaking doctoral studies in order to become 

professional sociologists, social researchers, 

in-house researchers or analysts in large 

organisations, policy analysts or lecturers in 

third-level and further education institutions. 

Phone: +353 1 708 3659 


Tweet: @socmaynooth 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sociology

Sociology (continued) 

Spanish 

150 – 151 

Why study Spanish 

Why study Spanish at Maynooth 

What are my options for studying Sociology at Maynooth 


Code 

Sociology as part You will take at least 20 credits of Sociology in first year MH101 


with two Arts subjects of your choice and least 25 credits (page 

Arts degree 

in years 2 and 3 with one of the other two subjects 

161) 

chosen in first year. 

Points 

2014 

350 

As many as 400 million people across the 

globe speak Spanish, making it one of 

the world’s most important and widelyspoken 

languages. Spanish is an official 

language of 21 countries, including 

much of South and Central America. 

The United States alone is home to an estimated 35 

million Spanish speakers. Interest in the language 

continues to flourish thanks to its wide geographic 

distribution and rich cultural heritage. Catalan 

and Portuguese are options within the degree 

programme. Catalan is spoken by millions of people 

in Catalonia, and Portuguese is one of the world’s 

major languages, with an estimated 230 million 

native speakers. Portuguese is the official language 

of Brazil and five African countries. The study of 

Spanish involves language acquisition, moving from 

basic communication skills through to advanced 

oral proficiency and written fluency. Simultaneously, 

students discover the culture and civilisation of 

the Spanish-speaking world through the study of 

literary and historical texts, linguistics and film. 

taking spanish as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 

The Department of Spanish was established in 

1999. It is possible to study Spanish as a beginner 

at Maynooth. The language is offered at both ab 

initio and non-beginner (post-Leaving Certificate, 

or equivalent) levels in first year. After first year 

all students follow a common sequence. 

All students are urged to spend a year in a Spanishspeaking 

country. Students opting for the BA (three 

years) must spend a minimum of three months in a 

Spanish-speaking country. Students opting for the 

BA International (four years) will spend the third 

year of their BA studying in a foreign university 

under the European Union’s Erasmus Exchange 

Programme, under an exchange programme with 

universities in Latin America, or as a Teaching 

Assistant in Spain. Portuguese and Catalan are 

offered as options in the second and final year. 


The Department of Spanish is very researchactive 

and several members of staff are 

recognised experts in their fields of research. 

Dr. David Conlon joined the Department in September 

2013. He completed his PhD in October 2012 at 

NUI Galway where he was the beneficiary of a Lady 

Gregory Fellowship and an IRCHSS Scholarship. 






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Review of Spanish I 

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Introduction to Spain and 

Latin America 

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Beginners’ Spanish I 

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Intermediate Spanish I 

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Business and 

Professional Spanish 

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An Introduction to 

Spanish Linguistics 

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Introduction to Translation 

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Translation I 

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Latin American 

Literature and Culture 

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Latino Writing:Chicano 

Culture & Literature 

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An Analysis of the 

Structure of Spanish

Spanish (continued) 

Statistics 

152 – 153 

What are my options for studying Spanish at Maynooth 


Code 

Spanish as part a 

Joint Major Arts 

degree 


David’s research interests inclide Argentine 

Literature, Latin American Literature and Culture, 

Latin American Politics and Society, Critical 

Theory, Ecocriticism, Theories of Space, Place 

and Environment and Translation Studies. 


Language skills are essential in the modern 

world and a degree in Spanish is an advantage 

in any career involving international 

trade, communications, or tourism. 

Career opportunities also include 

teaching, translating and interpreting, 

public service, journalism and media. 

You will take at least 20 credits credits of Spanish in first 

year with two Arts subjects of your choice and at least 25 

credits in years 2 and 3 with one of the other two subjects 

taken in first year. 






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HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN SPANISH 

AND LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE 

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CULTURE: NARRATIVES OF CONFLICT – SPANISH 

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(page 

161) 

MA SPANISH & LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES 



Beginners: Spanish is not a requirement. 

Advanced: Leaving Certificate HC3 

Spanish or equivalent. 

Points 

2014 

350 

Contact 

Department of Spanish 

Kate Crofton, Room 35, Arts Building, North Campus 

Why study Statistics 

In 2009, Hal Varian who is Chief Economist 

at Google predicted: “The sexy job in the 

next ten years will be statisticians. Because 

now we really do have essentially free and 

ubiquitous data. So the complimentary 

factor is the ability to understand that 

data and extract value from it.” 

The study of statistics helps us 

understand the world through data. 

In the modern world, data collection 

is ubiquitous and found in every facet 

of life. Data is collected automatically 

in our daily activities of internet use, 

shopping and public transport. Data is 

collected for medical studies and research 

experiments, by business organisations 

and political parties to better understand 

and improve our society and world. 

Why study Statistics at Maynooth 

The subject Statistics deals with the collection, 

analysis and interpretation of data. Statistics 

relies heavily on Mathematics and Computation, 

and our courses provide a strong grounding in 

those topics. Maynooth offers Statistics as a 

double honours subject which can be combined 

with most other academic subjects. This flexibility 

means you can combine your interest in aspects of 

science or society with knowledge of the statistical 

tools to understand data from those fields. 


The Department of Mathematics and Statistics 

has a strong research community of academics and 

postgraduate students with research groups working 

in diverse areas of mathematics, statistics and 

applications. Our academics have studied in prestigious 

Universities worldwide and regularly publish in topranked 

international journals. Dr Catherine Hurley 

is a senior lecturer with research interests including 

statistical computing, graphics and data analysis and 

software design for interactive statistical graphics. 


Statistics students have a strong facility for critical 

thinking and analysis, and adaptability to various work 

environments. Graduates have a range of career options 

open to them, including areas such as the civil service, 

industry and business, scientific research, medical 

research, environmental research, financial services 

and actuarial roles. Some graduates opt to proceed 

into postgraduate study in fields of interest such as: 

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Masters or PhD in Statistics, 

computing or finance 

See our graduate interviews for more information – 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/mathematicsand-statistics/our-graduates 

Tel: 01 708 4724 

Email: spanish.department@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/spanish 

Dr. David Conlon 

Dr. Catherine Hurley

Statistics (continued) 


taking statistics as part of an arts degree – Sample modules 

What are my options for studying Statistics at Maynooth 

First year Second year Third year – 

arts or science 

FOURTH YEAR – 

SCIENCE 


Code 

Points 

2014 

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Statistics 

is studied 

as part of 

Mathematics 

in Arts or 

Science 

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Statistics 

is studied 

as part of 

Mathematics in 

Arts or Science 

ARTS 

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Probability 

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Linear 

Models 

1 & 2 

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Applied 

Probability 

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Statistical 

Inference 

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Categorical 

Data 

Analysis 

SCIENCE 

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Complex Analysis 

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Operations 

Research 

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Data Analysis 

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Statistical 

Computing with R 

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Ordinary 

Differential 

Equations 

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Design and 

Analysis of 

Experiments 

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Mathematical 

Computing 

with Maple 

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Graph Theory 

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Probability 

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Applied 

Probability 

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Statistical 

Inference 

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Linear Models 

1 and 2 

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Categorical 

Data Analysis 

Statistics as 

part of a Joint 

Major Arts 

degree 

Statistics 

as part of 

a Joint Major 

Science 

degree BSc – 

4 years 

In the BA Joint Major with Statistics, Statistics and 

Mathematical Studies (including Statistics) are taken with two 

other subjects in first year, and with one other subject in second 

year. Statistics and the other subject are taken in third year. 

In the BA Honours in Mathematical Studies and Statistics, 

Mathematical Studies (including Statistics) is taken with two other 

subjects in first year and with one other subject in second year. You 

will take Statistics and Mathematical Studies in third year. 

You will study Mathematics and three other subjects in first 

year. In first and second year students take Statistics as part 

of Mathematics. In third and fourth year students who have 

taken Mathematics in first and second year have the option 

of pursuing a Joint Major degree in either Pure or Applied 

Mathematics and Statistics. Alternatively they can take 

Statistics with another subject in third and fourth year. 

MH101 

(page 

161) 

MH201 

(page 

223) 

350 

400 

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History of 

Mathematics 

BA/BSc 

International 

Students who opt to spend a year studying abroad are awarded 

a BA/BSc International degree. Students can make this choice 

during second year. In science, some students opt to study for a 



MH101 – 2HC3 & 4OD3, Irish, English and 

a third language. OB3/HD3 Mathematics 

to take Mathematical Studies in first year Arts. 



Contact 



Tel: +353-1-708 3914 

Email: support@maths.nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/maths

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Degrees at 


This section lists all of our degrees 

in CAO code order. 

You’ll discover: 

– Why a degree might be suited to you 

– The type of topics you’ll study 

– What you can do when you’ve graduated 

MH001, MH002: Bachelor of Education 158 

MH101: Bachelor of Arts 161 

MH102: BA Music Technology 165 

MH103: Bachelor of Music 168 

MH106: BA Psychology 176 

MH107: Bachelor of Social Science 179 

MH108: BA European Studies 182 

MH109: BA Media Studies 185 

MH110: BA Digital Media 188 

MH111: BA Anthropology 191 

MH112: BA Politics or BA Philosophy, 

Politics & Economics (PPE) 194 

MH113: BA History 200 

MH114: BA English 203 

MH115: BCL (Law & Arts) 206 


(full-time) 209 

MH119: LLB (Law) 213 

MH121: BA International Development 215 


Engineering (Arts Entry) or BSc Multimedia, 

Mobile & Web Development (Arts Entry) 219 

MH201: BSc Science 223 

MH202: BSc Biotechnology 228 

MH203: BSc Computer Science & 

Software Engineering (Science Entry) 

or BSc Multimedia, Mobile & Web Development 

(Science Entry) 231 

MH204: BSc Physics with Astrophysics 234 

MH206: BSc Theoretical Physics 

& Mathematics or BA Mathematics 238 

MH208: BSc Biological 

& Biomedical Sciences 243 

MH209: BSc Psychology (through Science) 248 

MH210: BSc Pharmaceutical 

& Biomedical Chemistry 251 

MH212: BSc Science (with Education) 

or Mathematics (with Education) 255 

MH214: BSc Computational Thinking 261 

MH304: BE Electronic Engineering 264 

MH305: BSc Product Design 269 

MH401: BA Finance 272 

MH403: BA Accounting & Finance 275 

MH404: BBS/BBA Business & Management 278 

MH405: BBS/BBA Equine Business 282 

MH406: BCL (Law & Business) 

or BCL (Law & Accounting) 285 

MH407: BBS/BBA Business and Accounting 289 

MH408: BA International 

Finance & Economics 292 

MH410: BBS/BBA Marketing 296 

MH411: BBS/BBA Entrepreneurship 300 

PART-TIME 

MH801: BA Early Childhood – 

Teaching & Learning 302 


(part time, in-service) 209 

MH803: BA Local Studies or Community Studies 306 

MH901: BA First Arts-Kilkenny Campus 310

Bachelor of Education – 

Primary Teaching MH001/002 

Why is the Bachelor of Education for me 

You are interested in: 

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studying the range of knowledge 

and skills related to the profession 

of primary school teaching and its 

curriculum 

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qualifying as a primary school 

teaching professional 

the methodologies of primary 

school teaching 

taking an exciting range of modules 

Degrees at Maynooth University 158 – 159 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving Certificate 

requirements 

** MH002 is an 

application route for 

students who reside in 

the officially designated 

Gaeltacht and who use Irish 

as the normal language 

of the home 

MH001 or MH002** 

– MH001: Education - Primary Teaching or 

– MH002: Education –Primary Teaching (Gaeltacht applicants) 

3HC3 including Irish, OC3/HD3 English and 2OD3 

including Mathematics 

Points 2014 

MH001: 510* (*Random selection - not everyone on 

these points was admitted)/ MH002: 490 

What will I study sample course plan 


Duration of degree 

Mature applicants 

4 years 

See page 317 for application details 

Semester 1 & 2 

–– 

Teacher as Learner 

–– 

Placement Learning 

1 (Early Childhood 

Education 4 to 7 Years) 

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Teanga 1 / Language 1 

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Personal and 

Professional Skills for 

Teaching and Learning 

–– 

Foundation Module 

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Teanga 2 / Language 2 

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Curriculum and 

Methodologies 

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Cumas na Gaeilge 

/ English & 

Mathematical 

Competency 


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2:Education for the 

Middle Years 

– Foundation Module 2 

–– 

Social Construct 

of Identity in the 


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Including Every 

Child 

–– 

Curriculum and 

Methodologies 2 

–– 

Teanga 3 / 

Language 3 

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Mathematical and 

Scientific Enquiry 

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Professional and 

Personal Skills 

for Teaching and 

Learning 


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3: Teacher as 

Change Agent 

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Including Every 

Child 2 

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Literacy, Numeracy 

and Scientific 

Enquiry across the 

Curriculum 

–– 

Foundation 

Module 2 

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Curriculum Elective: 

Interculturalism 

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Music 

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Personal and 

Professional Skills 


Learning 3 

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Inclusive PE 


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4: Teacher as 

Professional 

–– 

Challenges in Pupil 

Care 

–– 

Curr, Assessment 

& Methodologies 4 

–– 

ICT across the 

Curriculum 

–– 

Language Elective 1: 

Literacy 

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World of Story 

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Gaelscolaíocht 

–– 

Personal and 

Professional Skills 


Learning 4 

UK, EU & International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to this course 

Extra requirements 


No 

What can I do after my degree 

–– 

Successful students emerge as primary teachers. 

–– 

The Bachelor of Education is designed to prepare 

students to be primary school teachers. As a solid 

preparation in primary education, the degree is 

recognised in many countries internationally as a 

preparation for primary school teaching and other 

related work in education. 

Health Information Form: Prior to entry, candidates are required to 

complete a Health Status Information Form. 

Garda Vetting: Registration is conditional upon satisfactory 

completion of the Garda Vetting process. 

Two fortnight blocks must be spent in the Gaeltacht during years 

one and two of the programme (there is an additional cost for this). 

If you are interested in education you 

might also like our degrees in 

Early Childhood – Teaching and Learning......page 302 

Science (with Education) or Mathematics 

(with Education).....page 255 

BA or BSc + the two year PME...page 161/223

Bachelor of Education – 

Primary Teaching MH001/002 (continued) 

Bachelor of Arts 

MH101 

160 – 161 

what our students say - emily colgan 

“I am a third year student on the Bachelor of Education 

in the Froebel Department of Primary and Early 

Childhood Education in Maynooth University. This is 

a four year course designed to prepare students to 

become primary school teachers. I love the course 

because of the warm and supportive atmosphere and 

the variety of content that is presented in the course. 

The class sizes are small which means that we 

have the opportunity to develop relationships 

with lecturers and share our ideas. This reflects 

the Froebelian philosophy of child-centredness. 

The course is extremely student-centred and a 

diverse range of subject areas are integrated which 

empowers us to become open minded, creative, 

competent and reflective teachers. The element of 

the course that I enjoy most is the school placement. 

It is an invaluable learning experience where you 

put theory into practice, and you see the true 

value of what we do and learn about in lectures”. 

Contact 


Early Childhood Education, 


Telephone: + 353 1 474 7400 



What is an Arts degree 

This is a degree which will challenge you to 

consider new perspectives and new ways of 

approaching problems and ideas in familiar 

or perhaps unfamiliar subject areas. As 

an Arts student, you can choose to study 

how people live, how they think, how they 

behave, how they interact with each other 

socially or economically and you can analyse 

our cultural, literary, historical, and political 

development. 

Taking an Arts degree equips you with a broad range 

of essential skills like effective communication, 

creative thinking and problem solving; skills that are 

required for advancement in learning and in life. 

We encourage you to keep an open mind during 

this crucial period, and to dip into a range 

of areas, before making your decision. 

Our Arts degree provides maximum flexibility 

by allowing you to select from a diverse range 

of subjects and to potentially switch between 

study routes at the end of first year. 

What are my options for studying 

the Arts degree at Maynooth 

We don’t expect you to know what subjects 

you might like to study before you even arrive 

on campus, that’s why you can choose your 

own first year programme after you register in 

September 2015. No need to pre-select your 

subjects on your CAO form - just choose MH101 

and make your decision when you get here. 

Why Arts at Maynooth university 

In the Maynooth BA degree, you have choices about 

what you would like to study. Some students take 

two subjects equally to degree level (a joint major 

degree). Others prefer to place a greater emphasis on 

one subject, but continue to study the second (major/ 

minor where available). In some subjects you can 

specialise in just one subject in your final years (single 

major). You can decide which option you prefer at 

the end of your first year, when you are more familiar 

with the subject, and what is involved in studying it. 

A distinctive feature of the Maynooth Arts 

degree is that students have a number of weeks 

at the beginning of first year to sample from 

our twenty seven subjects (from centuriesold 

disciplines such as literature, the classics, 

philosophy and mathematics to more modern 

areas of thought such as anthropology, computer 

science, economics, psychology and sociology). 

Three subjects 

You take three subjects in first year, selecting 

one per group from the table opposite (subjects 

in the six groups are timetabled at the same time, 

therefore only one may be selected per group). 

After the first year you can decide which of your 

subjects you will take in second year. in most cases 

you will take two subjects in second year and third 

year. With Law and Psychology you’ll need to meet 

certain requirements to progress into second year 

(see subject pages for details) - if you don’t meet 

these requirements you’ll simply continue with your 

other two subjects. In order to study French and Nua- 

Ghaeilge, you’ll need a HC3 minimum in your Leaving 

Certificate exam. With all other subjects, you need 

never have studied them before coming to Maynooth. 

Brian Hayes MEP, 

Dublin, Ireland - 

Maynooth Arts graduate 

History and Sociology

Bachelor of Arts MH101 (continued) 


in our arts degree you pick three subjects in first year 

We group our Arts subjects into six groups – 

for timetabling reasons you can only choose one per group 

Sample Course Plan – Bachelor of Arts 


Semester 1 & semester 2 



Group 1 

Geography or 

Group 2 

Business or 

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Sociology 

Anthropology 

French 

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Anthropology 

French 

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Anthropology 

French 

German or 

Greek or 

Law or 

History or 

Philosophy 

Psychology 

quick facts 

CAO Code 

MH101 

Group 3 

English or 

Group 4 

Anthropology or 


requirements 

2HC3, 4OD3 including passes in English & Irish & a third 

language (some Arts subjects have extra requirements – 

see individual subject pages for details p.38 - p.155) 

International Development or 

Economics or 

Points 2014 350 

Mathematical Studies or 

Politics 

Finance or 

Latin or 


3 years (4 years with Erasmus option) 

Nua-Ghaeilge 

mature applicants 



Applicants 


fetac link to this course Yes - see page 319 

Group 5 

Group 6 

Computer Science or 

Accounting or 

Music or 

Chinese Studies or 

Sociology or 

Spanish 

French or 

Greek & Roman Civilisation or 

Mathematical Physics or 

have a general query about Arts at Maynooth 

Contact us: 

Maynooth University Admissions Office 

First floor, Humanity House, South Campus 

Email: admissions@nuim.ie 

Tweet @gomaynooth 

Medieval Irish & Celtic Studies

Bachelor of Arts 

in Music Technology MH102 

164 – 165 

what our students say - rachel murphy 

Third year Bachelor of Arts student 

and holder of 9th place in the Irish 

Dancing World Championships 

2014 (and All Ireland, Dublin and 

Leinster Irish Dancing Champion!) 

“Hi, I’m Rachel Murphy and I am a second year 

undergraduate student in Maynooth. I am 

currently studying History and English as a 

double major Arts degree. I commute every 

day to and from university with a 5.45am start 

every morning, and I usually don’t get home 

every evening until around 9.30pm, as I do Irish 

dancing as a sport as well as competitively. 

I have won many dancing titles including All 

Ireland, Dublin and Leinster Champion. My most 

recent and greatest achievement was placing 

9th in the Irish Dancing World Championships 

2014, something I thought I could never achieve. 

Whilst trying to stay on top of my six-days-aweek 

training, I also have to work hard to keep 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/admissions-office 

up with all my readings and essays for university. 

I have done this for the two years I have been in 

Maynooth and it has been a challenging task. 

However it has kept me disciplined as well as 

helping me to meet my deadlines both inside and 

outside of the University. As I have to balance 

study and dancing, staying organised has 

become a very important and will undoubtedly 

stand to me when I go out into the working 

world after I have finished my degree”. 

Why is the BA in Music Technology for me 

You are interested in 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

studying for a degree in audio 

and information technologies 

a degree which strikes a balance 

between theory and practice to ensure 

that you gain experience working with 

the essential concepts and practical 

skills involved in music technology 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

the general elements of music, 

such as basic theory and notation, 

composition and aspects of popular 

music, along with technical areas 

including computer programming, signal 

processing and sound engineering 

gaining technical skills and 

qualifications suitable for a number of 

music and media industry positions

Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology 

MH102 (continued) 




Semester 1 

Choose two subjects from the list of 

available subjects below, and take the 

following Music Technology modules: 

–– 

Introduction to Computer Music 

–– 

Musical Language & Materials 

List of available subjects – check page 

162 to ensure the two you choose are not 

from the same group: 

–– 

Accounting, Anthropology, Business, 

Chinese Studies, Economics, English, 

Finance, French, Geography, German, 

Greek, Greek & Roman Civilization, 

History, International Development, 

Latin, Law, Mathematical Physics, 

Mathematical Studies, Medieval 

Irish & Celtic Studies, Nua Ghaeilge, 

Philosophy, Politics 

Semester 2 

–– 

Sound Synthesis 

–– 

Acoustics of Music 

Continue with your other two subjects 

from semester one 

Semester 1 

Continue with Music 

Technology modules plus 

one of your other first year 

subjects. Music Technology 

modules may include: 

–– 

Music Programming 

–– 

Introduction to Composition 

Continue with one of your other 

two subjects from first year 

Semester 2 

–– 

Recording Engineering 

–– 

Multimedia Technology 

–– 

Electronic Music 

Composition 

Continue with one of your 

other two subjects from 

first year 

Semester 1 

Continue with Music 

Technology modules 

plus your other subject 

from second year. Music 

Technology modules may 

include: 

–– 

Digital Audio Recording 

–– 


–– 

Music Programming 2 

–– 

Signal, Image and 

Optical Processing 

–– 


Composition 

–– 

Jazz Styles in the Usa 

Continue with your other 

second year subject 

Semester 2 

–– 


Processing 

–– 

Computer Music 

Languages 


subject from second year 


You will gain technical skills and qualifications 

suitable for a number of music and media 

industry positions, including the following areas: 

music and sound production for recording, 

radio and television; music and media software 

development; sound effects design for the games 

industry; music and arts management positions; 

and composition for multimedia and films. 

Contact 

Music Department 

Dr Gordon Delap, Music Technology 

Course Director, Logic House, Room 128 , 

South Campus, 

Phone (01) 7083794 

Email gordon.delap@nuim.ie 

@MusicMaynooth 


If you are interested in music technology 


Computer Science and Software 

Engineering or Multiimedia...page 219 & 231 

Music......page 168 

what our students say - simon kenny 

“I really enjoyed my time as a Music Technology 

student. The skills I learned and the people I met, 

both peers and teaching staff, helped me to decide 

to start my own company, called Surface Tension. 

We’re using what we learned in the course to make 

music tech apps for iPad and Android and are very 

excited about what the future has in store for us”. 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH102 

Points 2014 365 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 

2HC3, & 4OD3. Passes in 

English & Irish & a third 

language & 3 other LC 

subjects including OB3/ 

HD3 Mathematics 

3 years (4 years 

with Erasmus/study 

abroad option) 

See page 317 for 

application details 



Yes – see page 319 for 


Simon Kenny, Student

Bachelor of Music 


MH103 

Why is the Bachelor of music for me 



̏̏ 

̏̏ 

studying an exciting and 

varied programme of practical, 

compositional and academic work 

topics such as Irish traditional 

music, ethnomusicology, jazz and 

popular music, music therapy, as 

well as the main focus of the course 

on the classical repertoire 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

developing your performance skills, 

to the level of being able to perform in 

a disciplined manner under pressure, 

through individual tuition and by taking 

an active part in one of the Department’s 

vocal or instrumental ensembles 

developing your creative potential 

through studies in traditional and 

electroacoustic composition 

First Year Second Year Third Year 

Semester 1 

Choose one subject from the list of availabe 

subjects below, and take the following Music 

modules (you will study 40 credits of music 

and 20 credits of your other subject): 

–– 

Music History I: 18th & 19th Centuries 

–– 

Critical Listening & Analysis 

–– 

Music Foundation & Fabric 

–– 

Composition 

Semester 1 

You will take only Music 

modules in second year. 

Music modules may 

include: 

–– 


Musicology 

–– 

Introduction to Music 

Technology 

–– 

Composition 

Semester 1 

You will take only Music 

modules in third year. 

Music modules may 

include: 

–– 

Jazz Styles in the Usa 

–– 

Opera in Context 

–– 

Issues in Musicology 

and Ethnomusicology 

–– 

France on Stage, 

List of available subjects: 

–– 

Accounting, Anthropology, Chinese Studies, 

Economics, English, Finance, French, 

Geography, German, Greek & Roman 

Civilization, International Development, 

–– 

Music Textures & 

Techniques 

–– 

Performance II 

–– 

Music & Culture 

1900 -1945 

–– 

Plainchant 

Performance 

–– 

Single Original 

Composition 


–– 


Mathematical Studies, Medieval Irish & 

Celtic Studies, Nua Ghaeilge, Philosophy, 

–– 

Double Recital 

Politics 

Semester 2 

–– 

Performance 

–– 

Music History 2: 20th Century 

–– 

Music Textures & Techniques 

–– 

Music & Culture 

The Department will, where 

possible, arrange instrumental/ 

vocal tuition on campus. Students 

will be entitled to have instrumental/ 

vocal tuition off campus, funded to a 

maximum amount by the Department, 

only if they arrange lessons 

at either DIT or RIAM. 

Semester 2 

–– 

Ensemble Performance 

–– 

Advanced Harmony & 

Harmonic Analysis 

–– 

Music History 3: 

Early Music 

–– 

Music Since 1945 

–– 

Analytical Methods 

–– 


Composition 

Semester 2 

–– 

Analysis of Romantic 

Piano Music 

–– 

Irish Traditional Music 

–– 

Music Therapy 

–– 

Keyboard Skills 

–– 

Early Romanticism 

–– 

Computer Music 

Languages 

–– 

Minor Dissertation




BMus (MH103) Entrance Test 

Sample Paper 

Time allowed: 1.5 hours 

Answer all questions 

The test for 2015 entry will take place 

at Maynooth on Saturday 21st March 2015. 

Candidates who pass the test will be invited to attend 

for an interview and an audition in April/May. 

The audition involves the performance of a short 

unaccompanied piece on your proposed first-study 

instrument or voice, and should demonstrate an 

attainment of at least Grade 6 (ABRSM) or equivalent 

on a standard orchestral instrument (not including 

percussion), piano, organ, classical guitar or voice; 

traditional Irish instrumentalists of a comparable 

fluency will also be considered. Offers will be 

made to successful applicants in May, subject to 

students attaining matriculation requirements in 

the Leaving Certificate or equivalent examination. 

Write a one-page essay on a composer or performer you enjoy listening to, 

discussing main works or recordings, musical language, style etc. 

STUDENTS 

WITH A DISABLITY 

If you require 

extra supports please 

see page 18




QUESTION 9. 

ANSWER BOTH PARTS OF THE QUESTION. 

(ii) Identify the style or period associated with each 

(e.g., modernist, twentieth century). 

(A) 

Excluding composers on the Leaving Certificate Music syllabus 

(Bach, Barry, the Beatles, Berlioz, Deane, Mozart, Queen and 

Tchaikovsky), write a paragraph on a composer whose music you admire. 

1. Monteverdi: 

2. Haydn: 

3. Stravinsky: 

(iii) Give two characteristics of each style or period. 


2. Haydn: 

(B) 

Below is a list of composers: 

claudio Monteverdi 

joseph Haydn 

igor Stravinsky 

3. Stravinsky: 

(i) Name a work by each. 


2. Haydn: 

3. Stravinsky:





Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH103 

2HC3,&4OD3 to include 

passes in English, Irish 

& a third language. This 

is a restricted course – 

apply before February 

1st to the CAO (entrance 

test 21st March 2015 

– see page 170 for 

sample of music test) 

Points 2014 Not applicable - 

entrance test 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 








No 

Music graduates find professional employment 

in the following roles; choral director, church 

organist/director of music, music librarian and 

orchestral musician. Also in the following area; 

arts administration, multimedia, music industry, 

music journalism, music publicity and recording, 

radio production and presentation. Music 

graduates are also to be found in careers as diverse 

as management consultancy and banking. 

what our students say - sorcha russell 

“I found the BMus degree highly enjoyable and 

rewarding. It is an extremely flexible course which 

allowed me to specialise in composition, while still 

taking performance and studying violin. There are 

many different opportunities to be actively involved 

in music within the various department ensembles, 

so, whether you are a singer, instrumentalist, 

traditional musician or contemporary music 

enthusiast there is something for everyone! I 

found the Music Department so friendly and 

supportive, with staff on hand to answer questions 

and provide guidance at all times”. Contact 

Department of Music, Logic House, 

South Campus 

Tel: 01 708 3733 

Email: music.department@nuim.ie 

Twitter @MusicMaynooth 


www.facebook.com/pages/Departmentof-Music-NUI-Maynooth 

If you are interested in music 

you might also like our degrees in 

Music through Arts....page 126 

Music Technology....page 165 

Maynooth Chamber Choir Win Gold 

Tuesday, March 18, 2014 

The Maynooth Chamber 

Choir, conducted by Michael 

Dawson, was awarded two gold 

diplomas by the international 

jury of Interkultur at Canta en 

Primavera 2014 in Malaga. 

The Chamber Choir competed in two 

categories ‘Youth Choirs of Mixed Voices’ and 

‘Sacred Choir Music’, winning gold in both. 

The competition featured sixteen choirs 

from twelve countries, including Germany, 

USA, Russia, Sweden and Venezuela. 

Established in 1988, to bring the Olympic 

idea to the choral community, Interkultur 

is the leading initiator and organiser of 

international choir competitions worldwide. 

The Maynooth Chamber Choir is a selection of 

the best singers from the University who work on 

challenging and rewarding material throughout 

the year. Last year the choir performed in 

Armagh Cathedral and toured New York, Albany, 

Indiana and Chicago. The choir contributes to 

the Christmas carol services and also performs a 

major end-of-year concert in early May. The Choir 

consists of twenty singers and also occasionally 

performs in venues outside the university. The 

choir will continue to tour and students are 

encouraged to audition in order to take part. 

Sorcha Russell, Student

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 

MH106 




Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 

Choose two subjects from the list of available 

subjects below, along with the following 

Psychology modules: 

–– 

Biological & Developmental Psychology 

–– 

Research Design & Statistics 

List of available subjects – check page 162 to 

ensure the two you choose are not from the 

same group: 

–– 

Accounting, Anthropology, Chinese Studies, 

Computer Science, Economics, English, 

Finance, French, Geography, German, Greek & 

Roman Civilization, International Development, 


Mathematical Studies, Medieval Irish & Celtic 

Studies, Music, Nua Ghaeilge, Philosophy, 

Politics, Sociology and Spanish 

–– 

Biological Bases of 

Behaviour 

–– 

Perception & Memory 

–– 

Learning, Language & 

Development 

–– 

Abnormal Psychology 

–– 

Developmental 

Psychology: 

Theoretical & Applied 

Perspectives 

–– 

Advanced Concepts & 

Issues in Psychology 

1 & 2 

–– 

Independent Research 

Project & General 

Examination 

Dr Bryan Roche researches how we can increase our intellectual ability, and has 

developed an online intellectual skills training system at RaiseYourIQ.com. 

Why is the Bachelor of Psychology for me 


̏̏ 

̏̏ 

obtaining a degree accredited 

by the Psychological Society of 

Ireland, which will open the door 

to a wide range of careers 

studying the human mind and behaviours 

with the rigours of scientific testing 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

developing a set of core written, 

organisational and communication skills 

learning to use research methods 

including observation, measurement, 

hypothesis testing, experimentation, 

logical inference and statistical analysis 


–– 

Cognitive & Social Psychology 

–– 

History & Methodology of Psychological 

Research 

Continue with your two subjects 


–– 


Computing 

Applications for 

Psychology 

–– 

Thought, Language & 

Social Cognition 

–– 

Personality & 

Intelligence 

–– 

Independent Research 

Project & General 

Examination 

–– 

Conceptual, 

Philosophical & 

Professional Issues in 

Psychology 

–– 

Social Psychology: 

Conceptual & Applied 

Issues

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 


Bachelor of Social Science 

MH107 

178 – 179 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH106 

Points 2014 505 

2HC3 & 4OD3 to include 


& a third language 

what our students say - aileen leech 

“I chose to study psychology at Maynooth as a 

mature student returning to third level education. 

The departmental staff are friendly, supportive, 

encouraging and acclaimed in their respective 

fields of study. There are a wide variety of 

topics covered throughout the degree. Modules 

which I found most interesting were those 

relating to perception and memory, abnormal 

psychology, learning, language and behaviour”. 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 

3 years 





No 


The BA Psychology is accredited by the Psychological 

Society of Ireland. For those who wish to become 

professional psychologists, the undergraduate 

degree is the first stage in professional training that 

will require an additional two to six years of study 

and supervised experience. As a psychologist, a wide 

range of career opportunities are available including: 

–– 

Clinical, counselling and health psychology 

–– 

Educational psychology - assessment and 

intervention within the education setting 

–– 

Occupational psychology 

Why is the Bachelor of Social Science for me 

Contact 

Psychology Department, Room SF12, 

John Hume Building, North Campus 

Tel: + 353 1 708 6311 



–– 

Forensic (criminological and legal) psychology - 

applying psychology to the criminal justice system 

–– 

Sports and exercise psychology 

–– 

Psychology integrates well with other professions 

including marketing, sales, community services, 

public policy and human resource management. 


̏̏ 

̏̏ 

studying how human 

societies are organised 

analysing the social forces that 

govern the world we live in and their 

impact on individuals, families, 

communities and countries 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

learning about social professions 

such as social work, community 

work and youth work 

studying Social Policy - government 

and institutional policies in 

relation to human welfare 

contemporary issues in society, 

If you are interested in psychology 


Psychology through Science.....page 248 

Psychology through Arts MH101…..page 142 

Social Science......page 179 

Education – Primary Teaching.....page 158 

Early Childhood – Teaching and Learning....page 302 

̏̏ 

how class, gender, religion, race, 

ethnicity and sexuality affect 

groups of people, and the roles 

played by large institutions like 

political or education systems 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

especially Irish society - such as drugs, 

criminal justice, ageing and inequality 

learning to explore practical problems 

using conceptual and analytical tools 

developing your skills of enquiry, 

research and communication

Bachelor of Social Science 






Choose one other subject from the list of 

available subjects below to study along with the 

following Social Policy and Sociology modules: 

Social Policy modules may 

include: 

–– 

Social Policy and Public 

Administration 

Social Policy modules 

may include: 

–– 

Linking Equality and 

Social Inclusion 

Social Policy modules may include: 

–– 

Introduction to Social Policy 

–– 

Introduction to Study, Inquiry and Research 

–– 

Policy Analysis in Theory 

& Practice 

–– 

Issues and Inequalities 

–– 

Case Studies in 

(A) Drugs 

(B) Criminal Justice 

–– 

Introduction to Equality Studies 

Sociology modules may include: 

–– 

Modern Irish Society 

–– 

The Irish Sociological Imagination 


–– 

Anthropology 

–– 

Economics 

–– 

Geography 

–– 

History 

–– 

Philosophy 

–– 

Case Studies in (A) Drugs 

(B) Criminal Justice 

Continue with one of other 

subject from first year 

–– 

Social Policy and 

Philosophical 

Questions 

–– 

Ageing and Social 

Policy 


subject from second 

year 


Social Policy modules may include: 

–– 

The Development of the Irish Welfare State 

–– 

Introduction to Applied Social Sciences 

–– 

Public Administration 

Social Policy modules may 

include: 

–– 

Comparative & European 

Social Policy 

–– 

Social Policy: 

Dissertation/ 

Research Project 

–– 

Civic Engagement 

Sociology modules may include: 

–– 

Thinking Sociologically 

–– 

Political Institutions & Civil Society in 

Europe 

–– 


Continue with your other subject from 

semester one 

–– 

Research Strategies 

–– 

Life Stages and Patterns, 

Old and New Risks 

–– 

Political Economy and 

the Welfare State 

Continue with one other 


–– 


Welfare States in 

Times of Change 

–– 


Gender 


subject from second 

year 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH107 

Points 2014 380 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 













In 2015 the Department 

celebrates the 10th 

graduation of Bachelor of 

Social Science students. 


Social Science can provide a valuable academic 

foundation for many vocations and occupations; 

it is particularly associated with policy 

analysis and the social professions of social 

work, community work and youth work. 

Graduates are also to be found in a wide 

range of other careers including management 

and public administration, the NGO sector, 

journalism, the media and social research. 

If you wish to become a professional social worker, 

you must undertake the National Qualification 

in Social Work (the accrediting body is CORÚ; 

visit their website at www. coru.ie ). Most social 

workers qualify by completing a Bachelor of Social 

Science first and, later on, a Masters in Social 

Work. Many of our graduates follow that route. 

what our students say - brian conroy 

“I returned to education as a mature student in 

2010, studying Social Policy as part of the Bachelor 

of Social Science degree. I am now studying for 

a Social Work Masters degree in Trinity College 

Dublin. I feel that my degree in NUI Maynooth 

has provided me with an excellent foundation 

to pursue my goal of becoming a Social Worker. 

I reflect on the 3 years I spent in Maynooth with 

great satisfaction. I am delighted I went there as 

I gained everything I was hoping for and more.”. 

Contact 

Department of Applied Social Studies, 


Tel: 01 708 3743 /3744 /4574 

Email: appliedsocialstudies@nuim.ie 


If you are interested in social science 


Community and Youth Work......page 209 

Politics...page 194

Bachelor of Arts in 

European Studies MH108 


Why is the Bachelor of European Studies for me 



̏̏ 

studying at a university overseas 


̏̏ 

Europe and the European Union in 

̏̏ 

participating in specially created 

particular, and its vital role in world 

European Studies modules, 

Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 

̏̏ 

economics and global politics 

learning the skills and expertise 

to compete successfully in the 

European labour market 

drawing on disciplines such as 

anthropology, geography, sociology 

and the ancient classics 

In first year you will take equal credits 

(20 each) in European Studies, a 

language and one other subject. See 

the list below for the languages and 

subjects available. European Studies 

European Studies 

modules may 

include: 

–– 

Ireland, 

Belgium 

Study two 

subjects at a 

university in the 

country of your 

chosen language 


modules may 

include: 

–– 

Economics and 

Culture 

̏̏ 

acquiring fluency in a modern 

European language and learning 

about the cultures, politics, societies, 

economics and history of the region 


–– 

Unity in Diversity: Languages and 

Cultures in the EU 

–– 

Thinking Geographically: an 

Introduction to Human Geography 

within a European Context 

and Europe 

(includes a one 

week field trip 

at the Leuven 

Institute in 

Brussels, 

including a visit 

Continue with 

your language and 

other subject in 

fourth year 

Choose a language plus one other 

subject from this list (check page 

to the European 

Parliament) 

162 to ensure the two subjects are 

compatible): 

–– 

Anthropology, Economics, Finance, 

French, Geography, German, Greek 

& Roman Civilization, History, Law, 

Continue with 



second year 

Sociology, Spanish 


–– 

European History after 1945 


Study two 

–– 

Constructing 

–– 

Political Institutions & Civil Society 

in Europe 

modules may 

include: 

–– 


subjects at a 

university in the 

country of your 

and Contesting 

European 

Identities 

Continue with your language and other 

subject in semester two 

and Politics of 

the EU 

chosen language 

Continue with 


Continue with 



fourth year 


second year

Bachelor of Arts in European Studies 


Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies 

MH109 

184 – 185 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH108 

Points 2014 380 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 



& a third language. 

HC3 French if taking 

French option. German 

& Spanish available at 

beginner or advanced 

level (advanced requires 

HC3 in the language) 

4 years 








Graduates have a wide variety of career 

options to consider including areas such as: 

–– 

International business 

and marketing 

–– 

Finance and insurance 

–– 

Education 

–– 

Journalism 

–– 

Politics 

–– 

Diplomacy 

–– 

Civil service 

Note: Students must be eligible to participate 

in the Erasmus programme: You must be 

either a citizen of one of the 28 EU member 

states or of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, 

or Turkey; or a permanent resident of, or 

have been awarded refugee status, in a 

participating country; or a stateless person. 

what our students say - viola hahn & Seán flynn 

“What I liked about the European Studies course 

in Maynooth was the international aspect of it. 

Not only can you study one or more languages, 

but you also get to participate in the Erasmus 

program as part of the course and in second year 

you get to go on a trip to Belgium”. Viola Hahn 

“I choose Maynooth University’s European Studies 

course as a mature student not really knowing what 

to expect. I had been out of the academic sphere 

since my school days as was hesitant about returning 

to college. From the first day I arrived I realised that 

I could not have picked a better place to study. The 

course was excellent, and the lecturers and staff 

always approachable. There was a great blend of 

young and mature students who were always willing 

to help each other out. There was plenty of hard work 

mixed with lots of great times, and I have met lifelong 

friends from my experience in Maynooth”. Seán Flynn 

Contact 

History Department (the home of European Studies): 

Room 53B, Rhetoric House, South Campus 

Tel: +353-1-708 6766 

history.department@nuim.ie 

or helen.kinsella@nuim.ie 


if you are interested in European studies 


Politics......page 194 

Social Science.....page 179 

Viola Hahn, Student 

Seán Flynn, Student 

Why is the BA in Media Studies for me 


̏̏ 

̏̏ 

the creative production and critical 

appraisal of media’s role in society 

developing your capacity to understand 

changing media industry dynamics 


̏̏ 

developing specific practical skills in 

media production (through hands-on 

experience with our industry partner 

Kairos Communications Ltd). The 

collaboration with Kairos offers students 

the opportunity to learn media practice 

from experienced professionals 


Semester 1 

Choose two subjects from the list of 

available subjects below and take the 

following Media Studies modules: 

–– 

Introduction to Media Studies 

–– 

Introduction to Radio Production 

List of available subjects – check page 162 

to ensure the two you choose are not from 

the same group: 

–– 

Anthropology, Business, Computer 

Science, Economics, English, Finance, 

Geography, German, Greek, History, 

International Development, Latin, Law, 

Mathematical Studies, Music, Nua 

Ghaeilge, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, 

Spanish 

Semester 2 

–– 

Introduction to Television Production 

–– 

Introduction to Media Studies II 

Continue with your two subjects from 

semester one 

Semester 1 

Choose from three study options 

– take a double major in Media 

Studies with one of your first year 

subjects ; take a major/minor with 

40 credits in Media Studies and 

20 credits in your other subject 

(check website for list of available 

minor subjects), or take a BA Media 

Studies International (spend third 

year studying abroad). Media 

Studies modules may include the 

following: 

–– 

Scriptwriting 

–– 

Media Concepts 

–– 

Television Studio 

Semester 2 

–– 

Radio Journalism 

–– 

Media, Society and Politics 

–– 

Video Editing 

Semester 1 

–– 

Radio Broadcast 

–– 

Media Studies 

Seminar: Media 

Audiences 

–– 

Media Policy 

Semester 2 

–– 

Media Studies 

Seminar: Media 

& Globalisation 

–– 

Media Law 

–– 

Television 

Documentary

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies 




Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH109 

Points 2014 460 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 


HC3 English & passes in 

Irish & a third language 










This is the only degree course in Ireland that 

combines media production training with the 

academic strengths of a BA degree. This combination 

of technical and editorial training with subject 

knowledge allows graduates to consider careers 

in television, radio, video, and film production; 

journalism, research, and creative writing; and 

marketing, advertising and public relations. 

Contact 

Anne Byrne, Senior Executive Assistant, 

Room 0.16, Ground Floor, Iontas Building, 

North Campus 

Tel: +353 (1) 7083624, 

Email: media.studies@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/media-studies 

If you are interested in media studies 


Digital Media......page 188 

Oliver Jeffers Exhibits at Illuminations 

February 5, 2014 

Oliver Jeffers is an artist, 

illustrator and writer and is 

internationally renowned for his 

award winning children’s books, 

illustrations and artwork. 

Illuminations is a digital-visual exhibition space 

in the School of English, Media and Theatre 

Studies at Maynooth University, and brings 

together work in the visual arts and in academia, 

celebrating innovation, ideas and creativity. 

Illuminations had the joy of exhibiting a wide 

range of Jeffers’ retrospective artwork, 

highlighting the development of his ideas and 

techniques, his humour and his profanity. 

Featuring over one hundred images, grouped 

thematically, the exhibition afforded audiences 

the opportunity to witness the vitality 

and imagination of one of Ireland’s most 

important contemporary artists at work. 

The New York-based artist has exhibited widely 

across the world and has accumulated numerous 

prestigious awards including the Kate Greenaway 

Medal, the Bisto Book of the Year Award, the 

Irish Times Book Awards, the Blue Peter Book 

Award and a New York Emmy Award. In addition, 

his books have been translated into over 30 

different languages to date. As recently as 

December 2013 Jeffers was invited to direct 

U2’s ‘No Ordinary Love’ music video for the film, 

‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’. in the same 

year his children’s book ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ 

was #1 in the New York Times Best Seller List. 

English.....page 203 

English through Arts.....page 83

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media 

MH110 


Why is the Bachelor of arts in Digital Media for me 



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gaining practical experience in a 

professional studio environment (Kairos 

Communications, a leading independent 

television and radio production 

company, deliver part of the course, 

in collaboration with the University) 

learning to use media technologies 

creatively, and learning to 

analyse the impact of new media 

on society and individuals 

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learning to design and program 

digital products; to master camera 

and sound recording equipment, 

digital image manipulation, web 

design and basic animation 

studying the social, cultural and 

human implications of new media 

working on practical projects in 

groups and developing teambuilding 

and networking skills 

exploring what happens when 

technology and imagination meet 



Choose one subject from the list of 

available subjects below, and take 

the following Digital Media modules: 

–– 

Databases 

Choose from four study options: 

take only Digital Media (single 

major); take a double major in 

Digital Media with your first 

–– 

Web Design 

–– 

Multimedia Industries 

–– 

Media Policy 

–– 

Visual Cultures 

–– 

Introduction to Programming 

year Arts subject; take a major/ 

–– 

Media Policy 

minor with 40 credits in Digital 

–– 

Introduction to Media Studies I 

–– 

Human Computer 

Media and 20 credits in your 

–– 

Digital Video Production 

Interaction 

other subject; or take a BA Digital 

Media International degree, 

List of available subjects*: 

–– 

Anthropology, Business, 

Economics, English, Finance, 

Geography, German, Greek, 

History, International 

Development, Latin, Law, 

studying overseas in third year. 

Digital Media modules may 

include: 

–– 

Humanities Computing 1 

–– 

Media Concepts 

–– 

Digital Imaging 

Mathematical Studies, Nua 

Ghaeilge, Philosophy, Politics 


–– 

Introduction to Computer 

Systems 

–– 

Introduction to Object-Oriented 

Programming 

–– 

Introduction to Media Studies II 

–– 

Sound & Video Editing 

–– 

Media Programming 

–– 

Interactive Multimedia 

Authoring 

–– 

Convergences 

–– 

New Media Cultures 

–– 

Media & Globalisation 

–– 

Multimedia Production & 

Management 

–– 

Media Law 

–– 

Socialisation of Technology 

Continue with your one Arts subject 


*Students who have 

not taken higher level 

Mathematics and who intend to 

continue with Computer Science 

in second year are recommended 

to take Mathematical Studies as 

their Arts subject in first year.

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media 


Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology 

MH111 

190 – 191 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH110 



& a third language & 

OB3/HD3 Mathematics 


With the combination of practical production 

skills and a solid grounding in the media history, 

theory, and political economy, our graduates enter 

professional fields such as advertising, animation, 

user interaction design, digital content creation, 

and digital media application development. 

They also pursue careers in media fields such as 

journalism, marketing, and public relations. 

Points 2014 360 

Duration 

of degree 




Contact 

Centre for Media Studies 

Anne Byrne, Senior Executive Assistant, Room 0.16, 

Ground Floor, Iontas Building, North Campus 

Mature 

applicants 



Tel: +353 (1) 7083624 

Email: media.studies@nuim.ie 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 





www.maynoothuniversity.ie/media-studies 

If you are interested in Digital Media 


Media Studies......page 185 

Computer Science and Software Engineering 

Anthropology tutorial - the Department is based in Rowan House on the North Campus 

(Arts entry) or Multimedia, Mobile and Web 

Development (Arts entry) .....page 219 

Why is the Bachelor of arts in Anthropology for me 


(Science entry) or Multimedia, Mobile and Web 

Development (Science entry)...page 231 


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humankind in all its fascinating diversity 

trying to discover and explain the 

patterns of behaviour behind the 

world’s variety of human societies 

and cultures: from the hunters and 

gatherers of the rainforest to the 

elite worlds of global corporations 

understanding differences such as those 

of ethnicity, gender, or generation, or 

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examining particular realms of 

human experience such as medical 

anthropology, language and 

culture, the study of religion and 

psychological anthropology 

learning how to write descriptive 

and analytic accounts of other 

cultures based on living with a group 

of people for an extended period 

of time (ethnographic research) 

across the lines of wealth or politics

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology 






Choose Anthropology plus two other 

subjects from the list of subjects below. 

Anthropology modules may include: 

–– 

Anthropology: an Introduction 

–– 

Ethnography 

As Anthropology is your 

major subject, you will take 

50 credits in this subject in 

second year. Modules may 

include: 

–– 

Anthropological Research 

As Anthropology is your 

major subject, you will take 50 

credits in this subject in third 

year. Modules may include: 

–– 

Contemporary Theory 

& Ethnography 

& Writing 


–– 

Sound in the Anthropology 

–– 

Material Culture 

162 to ensure the two you choose are 

of the Senses 

–– 

Research and Writing 

not from the same group: 

–– 

Anthropology of Security 

–– 


–– 

Accounting, Business, Chinese 

Studies, Computer Science, English, 

French, Geography, German, Greek, 

Greek & Roman Civilization, History, 

International Development, Law, 

Mathematical Physics, Mathematical 

Studies, Medieval Irish & Celtic 

Studies, Music, Philosophy, Politics, 


(Affliction and Healing) 

–– 

Economic Anthropology 

Continue with one of your first 

year subjects (this will be a 

minor subject – 10 credits only 

in second year in total) 

–– 

Consumption Issues 

–– 

Charity and Aid 

–– 

Special Topics in 


–– 

Thesis 1 

Continue with your second 

year subject (as a minor only - 

10 credits only over the year) 


Anthropology modules may include: 

–– 

Culture: themes in Anthropology – 

Food 

–– 

Culture: Themes in Anthropology - 

Kinship 

Anthropology modules 

may include: 

–– 

Anthropology: History, 


–– 

Linguistic Anthropology 

Anthropology modules 

may include: 

–– 

Globalisation 

–– 

Famine 

–– 

Urban Anthropology 

–– 

Applying Anthropology 

–– 



–– 

Psychological Anthropology 

–– 

Area Studies Ii: Africa 

Continue with one of your first 

year subjects (this will be a 

minor subject – 10 credits only 

in second year in total) 

–– 

The Anthropology of 

Performance 

–– 

Northern Ireland 

–– 

Thesis II 

Continue with your second 

year subject (as a minor only - 

10 credits only over the year) 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH111 

Points 2014 370 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 














Our graduates progress into employment in a 

wide variety of careers. Anthropology has become 

increasingly important as a job skill in an informationbased 

global economy, where an understanding of 

cultural difference is increasingly crucial - from local 

to international contexts. Anthropology provides 

good preparation for a career in community work, 

education, the health professions, product design, 

international aid and development projects, NGO 

work, and business and administration. The holder 

of a PhD is a professional anthropologist qualified 

to teach at university level, to carry out advanced 

research, or to apply anthropology in the public or 

private sector, at the national and international level. 

what our students say - lucy newman 

“Anthropology has provided me with new ways of 

looking at the world, by thinking critically about my 

own and other cultures. In today’s globalised market, 

understanding other ways of being is a valuable 

skill. I’ve had some great experiences in Maynooth, 

from going to Spain on an ethnographic summer 

school, visiting Kilkenny on a research trip, being 

part of the Anthropology Society, and meeting 

great friends. I’ve always felt the Department 

were approachable and supportive of students”. 

Contact 

Anthropology Department 

Room 2.18, Rowan House (North Campus) 

Telephone: + 353 (1) 708 3984 

Email: anthropology.office@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/anthropology 

If you are interested in anthropology 


Sociology through Arts......page 148 

Social Science.....page 179 

Lucy Newman, Student

Bachelor of Arts in Politics or 

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, 

Politics & Economics (PPE) MH112 


What will I study 

Why is the Bachelor of arts in Politics or the ba in philosophy, politics and economics for me 

̏̏ 

BA in Politics (sample course plan below) 


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carrying out research into political 

̏̏ 

BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (sample course plan on next page) 

̏̏ 

the everyday life of politics, including 

street protests, local elections, European 

treaties, parliamentary debate, local 

council decisions and industrial conflict 

̏̏ 

life, and developing analytical 

and presentation skills 

taking an Active Citizenship 

Placement in second year (this 

ba in politics - sample course plan 


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exploring the way politics shapes 

our lives, the different forms that 

politics takes, and how politics is 

organised in different countries 

examining the nature of active 

citizenship, international issues, 

and the tensions between 

democracy, power and injustice 

exploring Irish and international 

politics, including a focus on 

Europe, the US, or Latin America 

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placement is not available if Politics 

is taken as a subject through the 

Omnibus Arts degree MH101) 

You have up to 4 weeks after you 

register at the University in September 

2015 to decide what way you’d like 

to study Politics - study for a degree 

in Politics or take the Philosophy, 

Politics and Economics (PPE) degree. 


Choose Politics plus two 

other subjects from the list 

below. Politics modules may 

include: 

–– 

Democracy & Active 

Citizenship 

–– 



Choose two subjects from 

the following list – check 

page 162 to ensure they are 

not from the same group 

–– 

Accounting, , 

Anthropology, Business, 

Chinese Studies, 

Computer Science, 

Continuing with 30 credits of 

Politics (50% of your second year 

coursework). Politics modules may 

include: 

–– 


–– 

EU Law 

–– 

Introduction to Social Research 

–– 

Politics of the EU 

–– 

Sociology of Human Rights 

–– 

Researching Politics: 

An Introduction 

Continuing with 30 credits 

of one of your other first year 

subjects (30 credits = 50% 

of your second year coursework) 

Continuing with 30 credits of 

politics. Politics modules may 

include: 

–– 

Environmental Politics 

–– 

Geopolitics: Power and Space 

–– 


–– 

The Politics of Ethnic Conflict in 

Europe and the Wider World 

–– 

Survey Research Methods 

–– 



–– 

Gender And Politics 


of your second year subject 

Economics, Finance, 

French, Geography, 

German, Greek, Greek 

& Roman Civilization, 

History, Latin, Law, 

Semester 2 Semester 2 

–– 

Active Citizenship Placement 

–– 

Society and State 

–– 

Environmental Politics 

–– 


Mathematical Physics, 

Medieval Irish & Celtic 

Studies, Music, Nua 

Ghaeilge, Philosophy, 


–– 

Power, Politics And Society 

in the Americas 

–– 


–– 


–– 

Sociology of Work and 

Employment 

–– 

Social Policy and Welfare States 

in Times of Change 

Continuing with 30 credits of one 

of your other first year subjects 

(30 credits = 50% of your second 

year coursework) 


of your second year subject


Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics 

& Economics (PPE) MH112 (continued) 


ba in philosophy, politics and economics- sample course plan 


ba in philosophy, politics and economics- sample course plan 



You study equal parts of 

Philosophy, Politics and 

Economics in first year. 

Philosophy modules may 

include: 

–– 


In second and third year you may 

specialise in two of the three 

subjects on offer or continue to 

study all three as core subjects. 

This differs from most Arts degree 

programmes where students study 

Philosophy modules may include: 

–– 

Aquinas On Politics and Ethics 

–– 

Renaissance Philosophy. 

Methods and Practices 

–– 

Medieval Philosophy and 

Contemporary Thought 

–– 

Key Themes in Moral 

only two subjects in second and 

–– 

Hermeneutics: Understanding 

Philosophy. Choices, 

third year. The pathway chosen 

and Interpretation 

Responsibility, and the 

in second year must be followed 

Good Life. 

through into third year. 

Politics modules may include: 

–– 

Philosophy of Law, 


–– 


Morality, Punishment and 

Rights 


–– 

Democracy & Active 

Citizenship 

–– 



Economics modules may 

include: 

–– 


(Markets, Welfare and 


–– 




–– 

Moral Philosophy in a Globalised 

Society 

–– 

Introduction to Greek 

Philosophy 

–– 




–– 


–– 

Politics of the Eu 

Economics modules may include: 

–– 

Intermediate Microeconomics 

–– 

Intermediate Quantitative 

Analysis For Economics and 

Business 

–– 


Politics students acquire useful tools such as the 

ability to understand topical issues, investigative 

and research capabilities, and strong communication 

skills – opening up a wide variety of career options. 

–– 


–– 

Social Movements and Collective 

Action 


–– 

Economics of the European 

Union 

–– 

Advanced Microeconomics 

–– 

Economics of the Environment 

& Natural Resources 

–– 

Financial Crises and Regulation 

While some graduates may enter electoral and 

party politics, many more will work in areas such 

as public policy, the media, international affairs, 

the European Union, human rights, community 

work, activism and business and management. 


–– 

Logical Reasoning and 

Critical Thinking 

–– 

Philosophy of God: 

Reason, Science and 

Religion 

–– 

Values That Shape Our 


and Economics 

–– 



–– 



–– 


–– 




–– 



Philosophy modules may 

include: 

–– 

Logical Reasoning and 

Critical Thinking 

–– 

Philosophy of God: 

Reason, Science and 

Religion 

–– 

Values That Shape Our 


and Economics 


–– 



–– 



–– 


–– 

From Polis to Politics: Political 

Philosophy From Plato to 

Hobbes 

–– 


Anthropological Concepts in 

Philosophy 

–– 

Phenomenology and Continental 

Philosophy 

–– 


–– 


–– 


–– 

Intermediate Macroeconomics 

–– 

Econometrics (Statistical 

Methods For Economics and 

Business) 

–– 

Public Economics 

–– 

Information Economics 

–– 


–– 

Financial Markets and 

Institutions 


–– 

From Polis to Politics: Political 

Philosophy From Plato to 

Hobbes 

–– 


Anthropological Concepts in 

Philosophy 

–– 

Phenomenology and Continental 

Philosophy 


–– 


–– 


–– 


–– 

Pluralism: Its Values, Critics, and 

Challenges 

–– 

Post-Kantian Philosophy of 

Religion 

–– 

Philosophy of Natural Science 

–– 

Topics in Analytic Philosophy 

–– 


–– 

Sociology of Development 

–– 


Employment 

–– 


–– 

Irish Economy 

–– 


–– 

International Trade 

–– 

Economics of Work and Life 

Decisions 

–– 



–– 

Pluralism: Its Values, Critics, and 

Challenges 

–– 

Post-Kantian Philosophy of 

Religion 

–– 

Philosophy of Natural Science 

–– 

Topics in Analytic Philosophy 


–– 


–– 

Sociology of Development 

–– 


Employment


Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics 

& Economics (PPE) MH112 (continued) 


ba in philosophy, politics and economics - sample course plan 

Quick Facts 



Economics for the following: 

–– 




–– 




–– 


–– 


Methods For Economics and 

Business) 

–– 


–– 

Information Economics 

–– 


–– 


Institutions 


–– 


–– 

Irish Economy 

–– 


–– 


–– 

Economics of Work and Life 

Decisions 

–– 


CAO Code 


requirements 

Points 2014 

MH112 & choose one of the three streaming options below: 

POL - Politics - in first year you take Politics 

and two Arts subjects under MH101 

PPE - Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) – 

students take all three subjects in first year 

Open Choice (OPC) 

You have up to four weeks to decide which degree stream to take 

after you begin in September. Apply to MH112 only once. 

2HC3 & 4OD3 to include passes in English, Irish & a 

third language & OC3/HD3 Mathematics 

385 (Politics) / 380 (PPE) 


3 years (4 years with Erasmus/study abroad option) 




Contact 


Applicants 


You can decide what way you’d like to study Politics 

once you register at the University in September 

2015 - study for a degree in Politics or study for 

the Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree. 

Sociology Department: 

Dr. Mary P. Murphy, Co-ordinator for Politics 

within the Department of Sociology, 

Auxilia Building, North Campus 


Yes – see page 319 for application details 

what our students say - maria quigley 

“I had initially picked Politics as I was interested 

in current affairs. Four years later at the end of my 

degree, I would not hesitate to recommend studying 

Politics at Maynooth. the atmosphere in classes is 

welcoming and inclusive. The content of the courses 

offered is incredibly diverse including modules on 

Irish and European politics, political theory, gender 

and politics and the politics of ethnic conflict. 

I availed of the Study Abroad option and spent my 

third year at Boston College in the US which was a 

great experience, studying such subjects as American 

foreign policy, the UN and US-Iran relations”. 

Tel: (01) 7086556 


www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sociology 

Philosophy Department 

(which co-ordinates the PPE degree): 

Ann Gleeson, Administrative Officer 

Room 10/11 Arts Building, North Campus 

Phone: +353 1 708 3661 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/philosophy 

Email: philosophy.department@nuim.ie 

If you are interested in politics you 



Sociology through Arts.....page 148

Bachelor of Arts in History 

MH113 




Professor Raymond Gillespie pictured in the Russell Library, South Campus 

Why is the Bachelor of arts History for me 


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̏̏ 

̏̏ 

studying human experience over time 

the origins and evolution of 

the societies we live in 

the complex processes of social change 

the choice of one set of political 

or ethical values over another 

the context in which radical ideas arose 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

the identity of nations, races, or 

creeds to give you an insight into 

the causes of conflict, how countries 

were formed and societies evolved, 

and the way we live today 

acquiring intellectual adaptability, 

capacity for objective assessment 

of complicated issues and the ability 

to evaluate conflicting interpretations 


You will take 40 credits in 

History plus 20 credits of 

one other subject from the 

list of available subjects 

below. History modules may 

include: 

As a single major BA degree, History 

only is taken in second and third 

year. For the major/minor option, 

continue with 40 credits in History 

plus 20 credits of one other subject. 

History modules may include: 

Continue with single major 

History degree or the major/ 

minor option. History modules 

may include: 

–– 

Europe in the 19th & 20th 

Century 

–– 

Practising History Part 1 

–– 

The World of the Vikings 

–– 

History & the Landscape 

–– 

Questions in History 


–– 

Anthropology, Chinese 

Studies, Computer 

Science, Economics, 

English, French, Greek 

& Roman Civilization, 

International 

Development, Latin, 

Mathematical Physics, 

Mathematical Studies, 


Studies, Music, Nua 

Ghaeilge, Politics, 


–– 

Europe in the Early Modern World 

–– 

History of Health and Medicine 

–– 

Picturing the Renaissance 

–– 

Europe Post 1800 

–– 

Gender and History 

–– 

Spain and Portugal: Twentieth 

Century 

–– 

Irish Literature and Society 

1600-1660 

–– 

The History of Suicide: A Global 

Outlook 

Continue with your other subject 

from first year (in major/minor 

option) 


–– 

European History after 

1945 

–– 

History through Film 

–– 

Manuscript & Print 


subject from semester one 

–– 

Revolution in Ireland 

–– 

The City in History 

–– 

Ireland Encounters Scandinavia: 

the Viking Age 


from first year (in major/minor 

option) 

–– 

Gender & Emigration in 19th 

Century Ireland 

–– 

1st World War & Fascism: 

comparative 

–– 

Irish Literature and Society 

1600-1660 

–– 

Introduction to International 

Relations; Continuity and 

Change in East West Relations, 

1945-1991 

–– 

The Irish Country House: 

A History 

–– 

Law, Society and Learned 

Classes in Early Christian 

Ireland 


subject from second year (in 

major/minor option) 

–– 

The Holy Roman Empire 1495- 

1806 

–– 

Health and Medicine: A History 

–– 

Introduction to War Studies 


from second year (in major/minor 

option)

Bachelor of Arts in History 


Bachelor of Arts in English 

MH114 

202 – 203 

Quick Facts 


History students have a strong facility 

for critical thinking and analysis, and an 

Why is the Bachelor of arts in English for me 


̏̏ 

gaining a grounding in 

CAO Code 

MH113 

adaptability to various work environments. 

̏̏ 

reading literature which can be 

the history of ideas 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

Points 2014 405 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 









Graduates can be found in a wide range of 

occupations, including arts administration, archives, 

computer services, library and information services, 

management consultancy, the diplomatic service, air 

traffic control, youth work, personnel management, 

banking, radio and TV, journalism, public relations, 

public administration, and teaching at all levels. 

what our students say - paul nelson 

“Studying History in Maynooth gives you 

so much more than just facts. You are 

challenged to think outside the box with 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

thought-provoking, moving, shocking, 

funny – often all at the same time 

developing your ability to 

see complicated situations 

from multiple angles 

exploring the literature of Ireland 

today, as well as the development 

of English literature down through 

the ages, from the Renaissance 

to our postmodern culture 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

examining the wider contexts 

from which literature arises – 

social, political and cultural 

acquiring intellectual flexibility, an 

awareness of the multi-dimensional 

nature of situations and the ability to 

approach problems with an open mind 

̏ ̏ developing writing, research 

and analytical skills – learning to 

express yourself coherently 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 



lectures that inspire and transform”. 

Contact 

̏̏ 

engaging in creative writing 

FETAC link to 

this course 



History Department: 

Room 53B, Rhetoric House, South Campus, 

Maynooth University, Co. Kildare 

Tel: +353-1-708 3729 

Email: history.department@nuim.ie 


If you are interested in history you 


History through Arts...page 103 

Classics......page 57 

Medieval Irish and Celtic Studies......page 124 

Social Science.....page 179

Bachelor of Arts in English 






You will take 40 credits in English plus 

20 credits of one other subject from the 

list of available subjects below. English 


–– 

Criticism, Research and Writing 

Continue with 40 credits in 

English plus 20 credits of your 

other first year subject. English 


–– 

Renaissance to Restoration 

Continue with 40 credits 

in English plus 20 credits 

of your other subject. 

English modules may 

include: 

–– 

Studies in Literary Form 1: Poetry 

–– 

Creative Writing 

–– 

History of Ideas 


–– 

Anthropology, Business, Computer 

Science, Economics, Geography , 

German, Greek, History, Latin, Music, 

Nua Ghaeilge, Philosophy, Sociology, 

Spanish 

–– 

Enlightenment & 

Romanticism 

–– 

Irish Studies 

–– 

Writers & Themes 



–– 

Research Seminar 

–– 

Modernism 

–– 

Film 

–– 

Dissertation 


–– 

Studies in Literary Form 2: Fiction 

–– 

Studies in Literary Form 3: Drama 

–– 

Writers & Themes 

–– 


–– 

Critical Theory & Research 

–– 

Victorianism to Modernism 

–– 

Creative Writing 





–– 

Post-War to 

Postmodern 

Literature 

–– 

Irish Studies 

–– 


–– 

Dissertation 



Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH114 

Points 2014 400 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 











No 


Students of English attain a strong facility for 

critical thinking and advanced communication 

skills – attractive assets for any employer. 

English graduates are to be found in a wide 

range of occupations, including journalism, the 

civil service, creative writing, the diplomatic 

service, business and management, marketing, 

advertising, librarianship, the arts and teaching. 

what our students say - megan marshall 

“Choosing to study English at university was 

definitely a step in a different direction for me, as I 

originally wanted to study science. What I have gained 

from this experience though has been invaluable. 

This degree has made me look at the world in a 

different light, one that I would have never seen if I 

had chosen to study another discipline. Ultimately, 

English has afforded me an awareness of the nature 

of the world and the human condition as a whole”. 

Contact 

English Department 

Amanda Bent, Senior Executive Assistant 

Iontas Building, North Campus 

Email: english.department@nuim.ie 

Tel: +353 (1) 7083706 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/english 

If you are interested in English you 


English through Arts......page 83 

Classics.....page 57 

Megan Marshall, Student

BCL (Law and Arts) MH115 





You will take 20 credits in Law plus 40 credits 

in two other subjects from the list of available 

subjects below. Law modules may include: 

–– 

Contract Law 

–– 

Law of Torts 

List of available subjects – check page 162 to 

ensure the two you choose are not from the 

same group: 

–– 

Accounting, Anthropology, Business, Chinese 

Studies, Computer Science, Economics, 

English, Finance, French, Greek, Greek & 

Roman Civilization, History, International 

Development, Latin, Mathematical Physics, 

Mathematical Studies, Medieval Irish & 

Celtic Studies, Music, Nua Ghaeilge, Politics, 



of Law plus 30 credits of 

one other subject. Law 


–– 

Criminal Law 

–– 

EU Law 

–– 

Constitutional Law 


subjects from first year 


of Law plus 30 credits of 

your other subject. Law 


–– 

Equity and Trusts 

–– 

Land Law 

–– 

Jurisprudence 



Why is the BCL (law and arts) for me 



̏̏ 

exploring the legal relationships 

that pervade our society, 

affecting individuals, families, 

corporations and the State 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

developing your facilities for argument 

and reasoning, for clear thinking, and 

for the analysis of complicated ideas 

honing the ability to express complex 

issues clearly in oral and written forms 

–– 

Company Law 

Continue with your other two subjects 


–– 

EU Law II 

–– 

Evidence 

–– 

Administrative Law 


subjects from first year 

–– 

Equity and Trusts II 

–– 

Land Law II 

–– 

Jurisprudence II 



̏̏ 

availing of the opportunity to apply 

̏̏ 

continuing the study of law with other 

for a one-year placement in a law 

subjects you have an interest in, one 

firm, subject to availability 

of which you can pursue to degree level 


Contact 

̏̏ 

the fundamental areas of legal study, 

including foundational legal principles, 

legal systems and the role of Irish, 

European and international law 

Graduates of the programme will be in a position 

to immediately enter professional training, either 

by sitting the Law Society FE1 examinations for 

entry to the solicitors’ profession or the King’s Inns 

Barrister-at-Law degree entrance examination 

Department of Law, South Campus 

Dr Louise Kennefick 

Tel: 01 474 7208 


for entry to the barristers’ profession. The written 

@NUIMLaw 

and oral skills that Law graduates acquire are 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law 

also in demand in the public and private sectors 

in Ireland, as well as in European institutions.

BCL (Law and Arts) 



Community & Youth Work 

MH116 (full time) / MH802 (part time) 

208 – 209 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH115 

Points 2014 445 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 













what our students say - sharon hickey 

“In 2008, I joined the first ever group of law students 

in Maynooth. What drew me to Maynooth was the 

beautiful campus—what kept me in Maynooth was 

the incredible atmosphere. As a first year I very 

much enjoyed studying Law along with English and 

Music. As part of my degree, I spent my third year 

in Boston College Law School and edited Boston 

College’s Gender Studies journal. During my year 

in Boston I also interned in the Women and Public 

Policy Program, Kennedy School of Government at 

Harvard University. After I graduated from Maynooth, 

I began working with an NGO called Women for 

Election, where I helped organise programs for 

women wishing to run for public office. I am currently 

pursuing a master’s degree in law in Columbia Law 

School in New York, and am on the editorial board 

of the Columbia Human Rights Law Review”. 

If you are interested in law you might 

also like our degrees in 

BCL (Law and Accounting)......page 285 

BCL (Law and Business) ...page 285 

Law (LLB).....page 213 

Law through Arts....page 110 

All penultimate year 

undergraduate law students 

(MH115, MH119, and MH406) are 

invited to apply, on a competitive basis, for 

a limited number of placements in law firms 

or related companies / institutions (the exact 

term can vary from 9 – 18 months; it depends 

on the firm). Only a small number of placements 

are available each year and the standard of 

applicants is very high, however, we do 

encourage as many of our students 

to apply as possible. 

Why is the BA in Community and Youth Work for me 


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the development and empowerment 

of communities, through 

facilitating the active participation 

of people in addressing issues 

that affect them collectively 

What will I study sample *course plan: 



You will take a range of community 

and youth work-related modules 

including: 

–– 

Community Work Principles & 

Practices 

You will take a range of community and 

youth work-related modules including: 

–– 

Community Work Issues & Policies 

–– 

Youth Work Issues & Policies 

–– 

Practice Skills Development 

You will take a range of 

community and youth 

work-related modules 

including: 

–– 

Fieldwork Practice 

–– 

Youth Work Principles & 

Practices 

–– 

Practice Skills Development 

–– 

Community Arts 

–– 

Introduction to Group Work 

–– 

Group Theory & Practice 

–– 

Issues & Inequalities 

–– 

Organisation & Management 

–– 

Community Studies & Youth Studies 


–– 

Fieldwork Practice 1 

–– 

Ideas and Images of Youth and 

Community 

–– 

Equality Studies 

–– 

Study and Inquiry at 3rd Level 

–– 

Introductory Sociology 

–– 

Public Policy Making & 

Administration 

̏̏ 

–– 

Social Policy 

–– 

Research Methods 

–– 

Fieldwork Practice II 

–– 

Applied Psychology 

–– 

Applied Sociology 

–– 

Comparative & International 

Studies 

youth work - defined in Irish legislation 

as a ‘planned programme of education 

designed for the purpose of aiding 

and enhancing the personal and social 

development of young persons through 

their voluntary participation’. Youth 

work is intended to be complementary 

to young people’s formal and 

vocational education and training 

–– 

Professional 

Development 

–– 

Research for Practice 

–– 

The Social Science 

Context of Practice 

–– 

Fieldwork Practice 

–– 

Professional 

Development 

–– 

Research for Practice 

–– 

Critical Issues in 

Practice

Bachelor of Arts in Community & Youth Work 

MH116 (full time) / MH802 (part time) (continued) 


Quick Facts 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

MH116 (full-time) 

CAO Code 

MH802 (part-time) 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

2HC3 & 4OD3 to include passes in English & Irish & a 

third language & 3 other LC subjects. This is a restricted 

course – you must apply before February 1st 2015. 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

2HC3 & 4OD3 to include passes in English & Irish 

& a third language. This is a restricted course – you 

must apply before February 1st 2015. 

Points 2014 

None – entrance test instead 

Points 2014 

None – entrance test instead (no offers made) 

Duration 

of degree 

3 years 

Duration 

of degree 

4 years part-time 

Mature 

applicants 

Applicants to be at least 23 years old by 1st January 2015. 

Applicants for MH116 are required to submit a personal statement 

outlining their reasons for wanting to do this course (in no more 

than 350 words), two written references and information on work 

experience. On the basis of this application, prospective students 

will be selected to attend for a written test and individual and 

group interview at a later date (usually from April onwards). 

Mature 

applicants 

Applicants to be at least 21 years old by 1st January 2015. 

Applicants for MH117 are required to submit a personal statement 

outlining their reasons for wanting to do this course (in no more 

than 350 words), two written references and information on work 

experience. On the basis of this application, prospective students 

will be selected to attend for a written test and individual and 

group interview at a later date (usually from April onwards). 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 

All applicants must have relevant and verifiable 

experience in youth work and / or community work. 

Note 1: 50% of places are reserved for appropriately 

experienced mature students. 

Note 2: Any offer of a place on this programme is subject to 

a satisfactory background check by the Garda Vetting Unit. 

More information for Mature Applicants on page 317. 

See page 323 for application details. 

Yes – applicants can present any full FETAC award with 

a minimum of five distinctions. See page 319. 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 

All applicants must have relevant and verifiable experience in 

youth work and / or community work, and have written agreement 

from their employer to facilitate participation in the programme. 

Note 1: Any offer of a place on this programme is subject to a 

satisfactory background check by the Garda Vetting Unit. 

Note 2: Please note that MH802 will run in September 

2015 subject to sufficient numbers. More information 

for Mature Applicants on page 317. 

See page 323 for application details. 

Yes – applicants can present any full FETAC award with 

a minimum of five distinctions. See page 319.

Bachelor of Arts in Community & Youth Work 

MH116 (full time) / MH802 (part time) (continued) 

Law (LLB) 

MH119 

212 – 213 


Graduates of the BA in Community and Youth Work 

are equipped to take up professional employment in 

a range of community and youth work organisations 

and agencies: community development projects, local 

urban and rural development groups, community 

youth projects, neighbourhood youth projects 

and local youth services, as well as organisations 

concerned with particular groups and issues. 

Community and youth work approaches 

are increasingly used in related areas (local 

economic development, youth justice, health 

promotion, participatory arts) and positions of 

leadership and management are increasingly 

open to graduates with relevant experience. 

A degree in Community and Youth Work can also be 

a good foundation for any job that requires social 

awareness, sound analytical skills and the ability 

to plan, organise and work closely with others. 

what our students say - mariaam bhatti 

“Unfortunately we ‘inherited’ a society full of 

inequalities without understanding anything 

wrong with it or what inequality does to people 

at the receiving end of it. Our course (Community 

and Youth Work) is about questioning this and 

empowering marginalised groups to be their own 

voice and agents for social change. If we all had 

values that our course teaches, the world would 

be a peaceful place for all. I will forever thank the 

people who introduced me this course. The warmth 

of the lecturers and staff is icing on the cake. And 

for this reason I feel at home in Maynooth”. 

Contact 



Telephone: +353 (0)1 7083743/ +353 (0)1 7084574 



If you are interested in community and youth 

work you might also like our degrees in 


International Development....page 215 

Politics.....page 194 

*Students take 

the same modules in 

MH116 & MH802 – in the 

case of MH802, the modules 

are studied part-time over 

a period of four years 

Why is law (LLB) for me 


̏̏ 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

specialising in a single major 

law programme, over four years, 

taking a diverse range of core 

and elective law modules 

availing of the opportunity to 

take a one-year placement in a law 

firm, subject to availability 

acquiring a thorough grounding 

in the fundamental areas of legal 

study; foundational legal principles, 

legal systems and the role of Irish, 

European and international law 




You will take a range 

of Law modules in 

first year. Modules 

may include: 


Law modules in second 

year. Modules may 

include: 


Law modules in third 


include: 


Law modules in fourth 


include: 

–– 

Contract Law 

–– 

Law of Torts 

–– 

Legal Skills 

–– 


Legal Systems 

–– 

EU Law 

–– 


–– 

Criminal Law 

–– 

Media Law 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

developing your facilities for argument 

and reasoning, clear thinking and for 

the analysis of complicated ideas 



taking applied modules in legal 

writing and moot court – distinct 

components of the LLB programme 



–– 


–– 

Land Law 

–– 

Jurisprudence 

–– 

Dispute Resolution: 

Skills and Processes 

–– 

Civil Liberties 

–– 

Tax Law 

–– 

Alternate Dispute 

Resolution 


–– 

Criminal Law 

–– 

Intro to the American 

–– 

Land Law II 

–– 

Transnational 

–– 

Legal Writing and 

Advocacy 

–– 

Moot Court 

Legal System 

–– 

Evidence 

–– 


–– 

Economic, Social and 

Cultural Rights 

–– 

Family Law 

–– 

Company Law 

–– 

Employment Law 

Litigation 

–– 

Banking and 

Financial Law 

–– 

Work & Employment 

in Europe 

Mariaam Bhatti, Student

Law (LLB) 



International Development MH121 

214 – 215 

NB: All penultimate year undergraduate law students 

Why is the BA in International Development for me 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH119 

Points 2014 450 

Duration 

of degree 




4 years (5 years with 

additional one-year 

placement in a law 

firm, subject to 

availability, between 

third and fourth year) 

(MH115, MH119, and MH406) are invited to apply, 

on a competitive basis, for a limited number of 

year-long placements (the exact term can vary 

from 9 – 18 months; it depends on the firm) in 

law firms or related companies / institutions. As 

MH119 is a four-year course, students complete 

the placement between third and fourth year. 


Graduates of the programme will be in a position 



entry to the solicitors’ profession or the King’s Inns 

Barrister-at-Law Degree entrance examination 

for entry to the barristers’ profession. 


̏̏ 

̏̏ 

the development of people in the 

countries of the Global South, Africa, 

Asia and Latin America, and the 

opportunities and challenges they face in 

a rapidly changing international context 

exploring issues such as globalisation, 

climate change, food security, poverty, 

human rights, health, education, gender, 

inequality and empowerment, from an 

international development perspective 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

understanding development 

activism and how development 

can be planned, organised and 

managed to meet the needs of all, 

especially the most marginalised 

communities around the world 

learning from lecturers who have 

firsthand experience of working with 

international aid agencies and local 

communities throughout the world 

local-global connections, and how we 

need to think globally when acting locally 

Mature 

applicants 



The written and oral skills that law graduates acquire 

are also in demand in the public and private sectors 

in Ireland, as well as in European institutions. 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 



No 

If you are interested in Law you 


BCL (Law and Arts) .....page 206 

BCL (Law and Accounting)......page 285 

BCL (Law and Business)...page 285 

Law through Arts...page 110 

what our students say - serena fox 

“I’m now in my 4th year of the LLB. I chose Arts on 

my CAO, studying law, English and music, because I 

honestly didn’t know what I wanted to do in the future. 

Doing Arts was brilliant as it gave me a chance to attend 

other lectures in the first few weeks and to test my 

interest in a number of subjects. I loved my lectures 

in law and so I transferred into the LLB programme in 

second year. There are so many opportunities: moot 

court competitions, being on the Editorial Board for 

the Irish Law Journal, taking a placement for a year and 

joining ELSA (European Law Students Association), 

FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centre) and the Law Society. 

By taking part in the extra curricular activities on offer 

at Maynooth you are guaranteed an impressive CV!” 

Contact 

Department of Law, Dr Louise Kennefick 

Tel: 01 474 7208 


Tweet @NUIMLaw 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law 

Maynooth Students for Charity - Annual Galway Cycle has raised over €1,000,000 over the last 27 years

Bachelor of Arts in International Development 






Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

MH121 

Graduates of International Development will possess 

knowledge and skills attractive to employers 

in the public, private and voluntary sectors. 


Choose International Development 

plus two other subjects from the list of 

available subjects below. International 

Development modules may include: 

–– 

Introduction to Development: Theory 

and Practice 

–– 

Political Economy of Development: 

An Introduction 

Continue with 30 credits of 


(50% of your second year 

coursework). International 

Development modules may 

include: 

–– 

Gender and Development: 

Theories and Practices 

–– 

Globalisation, Activism and 

Continue with 30 

credits of International 

Development (50% 

of your second year 

coursework). International 

Development modules 

may include: 

–– 

The Environment and 

Development 


to ensure the two you choose are not 

from the same group: 

Development 

–– 

Managing Development 

Organisations 

–– 


Development Research 

and Thesis 

–– 

Globalisation, the Economy 

–– 

Accounting, Anthropology, Business, 

Chinese Studies, Computer Science, 

Economics, Finance, French, 

Geography, German, Greek, Greek 

& Roman Civilization, History, 


Medieval Irish & Celtic Studies, 

Music, Nua Ghaeilge, Philosophy, 



Continue with 30 credits of one 


–– 

Sustainable Livelihoods 

and Climate Change 

Adaption 

–– 

The Media and 

Development 




–– 

Ethics and Development Practice 

–– 

The Role of NGOs and the State in 

Development Practice 



–– 

Leadership and Working with 

Groups 

–– 

Planning for Development 

–– 

Development and Financial 

Management 

–– 

Culture, Conflict and 

Development 

Continue with 30 credits of one 




subject 

–– 

Health and 

Development 

–– 

Development Education 

and Facilitation 

–– 

Personal Process 

& Transcultural 

Engagement 

–– 

A Rights-Based 

Approach to 

Development 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

Points 2014 355 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 













As graduates will have developed knowledge of 

activism, development education, facilitation, project 

planning and management as well as leadership 

and working with groups, they are well-suited for 

a variety of roles in the development sector. 

Graduates will be particularly welcome in the 

development education sector, and by international 

and civil society organisations, especially those 

focused in the countries of the Global South. 

Contact 

International Development Studies Programme 

Rowan House Room 2.03, North Campus 

Email: intldevstudies@nuim.ie 

Telephone: +353 1 708 4626 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ 

international-development 

If you are interested in international 

development you might also like 

our degrees in 


Community and Youth Work.....page 209 

Politics or Philosophy, Politics and 

Economics (PPE)...page 194 



subject

Bachelor of Science in Computer 

Science & Software Engineering 

(Arts entry) or Bachelor of Science 

in Multimedia, Mobile & Web 

Development (Arts entry) MH140 

218 – 219 

Why is the BSc in Computer Science & Software Engineering (Arts entry) 

or BSc of in Multimedia, Mobile & Web Development (Arts entry) 


̏̏ 

participating in extensive supervised 

An Taoiseach presents RIA Gold 

Medal to Professor Rob Kitchin, 

Department of Geography 

Thursday, February 20, 2014 

Taoiseach Enda Kenny presented 

the Royal Irish Academy Gold 

Medal to Maynooth University 

Geographer, Professor Rob Kitchin, 

in recognition of his outstanding 

contribution to the Social Sciences. 

Professor Rob Kitchin’s research in space 

and mapping has been hugely influential 

across the social sciences, especially with 

respect to understanding the relationship 

between technology, society and space. In 

2012 Professor Kitchin received a European 

Research Council Advanced Grant, to 

investigate the development of smart cities. 

Speaking about the award Professor Philip Nolan, 

President of NUI Maynooth, said “The academic 

community at Maynooth is immensely proud 

to see Professor Rob Kitchin’s important and 

valuable work recognised by this exceptionally 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

studying all the essentials of 

computers and software, as well as 

key areas in mathematics, business, 

and organisational studies 

learning to think logically and 

analytically when approaching complex 

issues. You will also develop your 

creativity and communication skills 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

practical work, including a sixmonth 

placement in industry 

acquiring hands-on programming 

skills and advanced problemsolving 

techniques 

the opportunity to study another 

Arts subject with Computer 

Science in first year 

prestigious award. His work is exemplary, 

The medal is a testament to a lifetime of 

and shows how fundamental research in the 

passionate commitment to the highest 

social and spatial sciences has direct relevance 

standards in scholarship and they are a well- 

to our daily lives and public policy. Through 

deserved recognition of scientific excellence. 

scholarly work and public commentary, he has 

In presenting the medals the Taoiseach 

congratulated the medallists on their many 

achievements and paid tribute to the RIA for 

helped us understand our world and how we 

live in it, and how we might best respond to 

our current crises to create a better society.” 

providing a platform to celebrate academia and 

The Royal Irish Academy Gold Medals are 

the role it plays in our society and economy, 

awarded to two outstanding academics each 

saying: “Education and innovation are central 

year and are recognised as a truly national 

to the Government’s ambition of achieving 

expression of celebration for scholarly 

economic recovery and the creation of jobs. The 

achievement. The medals are sponsored 

education and training system is a critical part 

by the Higher Education Authority. 

of our recovery and growth. That is why, among 

the wide range of measures to boost job creation 

and improve the environment for business, R&D 

forms a central pillar of our Action Plan for Jobs.”

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 

& Software Engineering (Arts entry) or 

Bachelor of Science in Multimedia, Mobile & 

Web Development (Arts entry) MH140 (continued) 







Take equal credits (20 each) 

in Computer Science and 

Mathematics plus in one other 

subject from the list below. 

Computer Science modules may 

include: 

–– 

Introduction to Programming 

–– 


Systems 

Computer Science, 

Multimedia and 

Mathematics 

modules only 

in second year. 


and Multimedia 

modules may 

include: 

–– 

Discrete 



topics only in third 

and fourth year. 

You will take a 

work placement in 

semester two of 

third year, subject to 

availability. 




modules only in 

fourth year. 

–– 

Artificial 

Intelligence 

& Language 

Processing 

–– 

Theory of 

Computation 

Structures 

and Software 

Mathematics modules may 

–– 

Machine Learning 

–– 

Algorithms & 

Engineering 

include: 

& Neural 

Data Structures modules may 

Networks 

–– 

Differential Calculus 

–– 

Computer 

include: 

–– 

Computer Vision 

–– 

Linear Algebra 

Architecture 

–– 

Multimedia 

–– 

Cryptography 

–– 



–– 

Advanced 


–– 

Databases 

–– 

Software Design 

Concepts 

–– 

Accounting, Anthropology, 

–– 

Mobile App 

& Issues in 

Business, Chinese Studies, 

Mathematics 

Development 

Computer 

Economics, Finance, French, modules may 

–– 

Human Computer 

Science 

Geography, German, 

include: 

Interaction 

Greek, Greek & Roman 

–– 

Calculus 3 

–– 

Visual Cultures 

–– 

Signal,Optical & 

Image Processing 

Civilization, History, Latin, 

Law, Mathematical Physics, 


Studies, Nua Ghaeilge, 

Philosophy 

NB: If you wish, on 

successful completion 

of first year, you can 

transfer to the second year of 

a Bachelor of Arts degree with 

Computer Science and either 

Mathematics or the other 

subject taken in first year. 


–– 


Systems 

–– 



Mathematics modules 

may include: 

–– 

Calculus 

–– 



subject from semester one 


–– 


Processing 

–– 

Multimedia 

Technology 

–– 

Media 

Programming 

–– 

Algorithms & 

Data Structures 2 

–– 

Software 

Engineering & 

Software Process 

–– 

Linear Algebra 2 













–– 

Industry Work 

Placement 

–– 

Computation & 

Complexity 

–– 

Parallel & 

Distributed 

Systems 

–– 

Computer 

Graphics 

–– 

Robotics & 

Automation 

–– 


–– 


Processing 

what our students say - Mark noone 

“If you love solving problems, learning languages and 

making things, this is the perfect course for you. In my 

first two years alone I have already created websites, 

built an Android application, solved many different 

problems and increased my skills in mathematics. I also 

got to play around with things like Arduino’s, Linux, circuit 

building interfaces and much more. If this all sounds 

interesting to you, give it a try, it’s a great course”. 

Mark Noone, Student

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 

& Software Engineering (Arts entry) or 

Bachelor of Science in Multimedia, Mobile & 

Web Development (Arts entry) MH140 (continued) 

Bachelor of Science 

MH201 

Why is the Bachelor of science for me 

222 – 223 


̏̏ 

learning how to analyse and explain 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

MH140 – & choose one of the three streaming options below: 

–– 

CSA - in first year students take Computer Science, Maths 

and one other Arts subject 

̏̏ 

studying the subjects available under 

the science umbrella, including the 

fundamental areas that underpin 

all of the sciences – such as Physics, 

Chemistry, Biology, Engineering Science, 

complex issues, identify problems 

and work out solutions, enter into the 

unknown with an open mind, think 

logically and analytically and develop 

your creativity and communication skills 

–– 

MWD - Multimedia, Mobile and Web Development – students take 

Mathematics – and newer disciplines 

̏̏ 

developing your theoretical 

Computer Science, Mathematics and an Arts subject 

such as Biotechnology, Genetics, 

knowledge and having it reinforced 


requirements 

–– 

OPC - Open Choice 

You can change your choice of stream at the end of first year. 

Apply to MH140 only once. 

2HC3 & 4OD3 to include passes in English, 

Irish & OB3/HD3 in Mathematics 

̏̏ 

Bioinformatics and Multimedia 

having the flexibility to select from 

a diverse range of subjects, with a 

number of weeks at the beginning 

of first year to choose three, along 

with required Mathematics 

through practical sessions in our 

state-of-the-art laboratories 

Points 2014 350 


4 years (including a six month work placement 

in third year, subject to availability) 




Applicants 


FETAC link to 

this course 


Contact 



Tel: (01) 708 3847 

Email admin@cs.nuim.ie 


If you are interested in Computer Science and 

software engineering and multimedia 



(Science entry) or Multimedia Mobile and Web 

Development (Science entry)......page 219 

Electronic Engineering........page 264 

Digital Media.....page 188 

Science....page 223



Full details on 

each Arts subject are 

available in the ‘Subject 

Areas at Maynooth 

University’ section 

(pages 38-153) 



Quick Facts 


CAO Code 

MH201 

Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 & 2 

–– 

Mathematics 

Plus choose three 

subjects from : 

–– 

Biology 

–– 

Chemistry 

–– 

Computer 

Science 

–– 

Engineering 

Science 6 

–– 

Experimental 

Physics 

–– 

Mathematical 

Physics 

Continue with 

three of the four 

subjects taken in 

first year: 

–– 

Biology 

–– 

Chemistry 

–– 

Computer 

Science 1 

–– 

Engineering 

Science 6 

–– 

Experimental 

Physics 

–– 

Mathematical 

Physics 

–– 

Mathematics 

Full details of each 

Science subject are 

available in the “Subject 

Areas at Maynooth 

University” section 

(page 38-153) 

1 

Students taking Computer Science in 

Continue with 

two of the three 

subjects taken in 

second year: 

–– 

Biology 

–– 

Chemistry 3 

–– 

Computer 

Science 2 

–– 

Engineering 

Science 6 

–– 

Experimental 

Physics 4 

–– 

Mathematical 

Physics 3 

–– 

Pure 

Mathematics 

–– 

Statistics 4 

–– 

Applied 

Mathematics 

Double Major – continue with your two 

subjects taken in third year 

–– 

Biology 

–– 

Chemistry 3 

–– 


–– 


–– 


–– 

Pure Mathematics 

–– 

Theoretical 

Physics 3 

–– 

Applied Mathematics 

–– 

Statistics 5 

Single Major – continue with one 

of the two subjects taken in third year 

–– 

Biology 

–– 

Chemistry 3 

–– 


–– 

Engineering 

Science 6 

–– 


–– 

Pure Mathematics 

–– 

Theoretical 

Physics 3 

–– 

Applied Mathematics 

4 

experimental Physics and Statistics 


requirements 

Points 2014 400 




Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 


2HC3 & 4OD3 to include passes in English & Irish & OC3/HD3 

in Mathematics, OD3/HD3 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural 

Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry) 

4 years (students taking a Science degree may choose to study abroad 

for one semester or one year, substituting this period of study abroad for 

part of their study, and returning to complete their degree at Maynooth). 




As a student of Science or Engineering, you will 

develop strong problem-solving and analytical 

skills, as well as advanced facilities for team work, 

leadership, and numeracy – skills highly valued in many 

sectors of the jobs market. Some of the areas open to 

graduates include biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, 

information technology, agri-food, manufacturing, 

communications, health, and financial services. 

Many graduates find employment beyond the 

scientific or engineering sectors, as some 60 

percent of graduate vacancies advertised 

call for students of any discipline. 

second year must also take Mathematics 

2 

Students intending to take Computer Science 

as a single major degree level must take Pure 

or Applied Mathematics in third year 

cannot be taken together 

5 

Statistics is only available as a 

double major subject 

6 

engineering Science cannot be taken with Biology 

3 

Chemistry and Mathematical Physics cannot 

be taken together in third or fourth year




Contact 


The Undergraduate Admissions Office for general 

queries about the BSc, or contact the individual 

Tweet @gomaynooth 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/admissions-office 

subject departments for particular queries about 

the specific subjects available in the BSc. 

Maynooth University Undergraduate Admissions, 

See our range of specialised science 

degrees if you would rather study 

a specific area within science 

Humanity House, South Campus 

Tel: 01 7083822 

Page 228 - 263 

Health benefits of music, 

rhythm and movement 

By altering the musical beat, and where 

and how the user’s movement falls on the 

Maynooth University is a major 

partner in a €3 million EU funded 

project exploring the links 

between music and its impact 

on our movement and health. 

The project, BeatHealth, is focusing on the 

benefits of rhythmic stimulation in order to 

improve mobility, with a dual emphasis on 

how we exercise and on Parkinson’s disease. 

Neuroscientists have discovered that moving 

to a rhythm can boost motor performance 

and have an impact on our health. The aim of 

BeatHealth is to analyse this link and create a 

smartphone app capable of adapting musical 

rhythm to movement and physiological changes 

such as heart and respiratory rates. The project 

involves 24 scientists from Maynooth University, 

Montpellier University, University of Ghent, 

Tecnalia Foundation (Spain) and Montpellier 

Academic Hospital. The researchers analyse 

data compiled from regular, repeated bodily 

movement through real-time sensors. The 

rhythmical output from the sensors is used to 

subtly alter the beat of the music such that the 

runner feels they are running in synchrony with it. 

beat, it is possible to enhance the exercise 

regime in terms of setting pace, cardiovascular 

targets and respiratory rates. 

Discussing the research, Software Development 

Leader, Dr Tomas Wardfrom the Department 

of Electronic Engineering at Maynooth said:“The 

idea that the power of music and rhythm makes 

us feel better has been around for a long time but 

science has begun to seriously investigate how 

this phenomenon can be harnessed as a drug-free 

way of actually improving health. Music works on 

our autonomic nervous system, thus stimulating 

our sensations of wellbeing at a subconscious 

level, which led behavioural scientists to the 

exciting conclusion that music and rhythm 

could be the source of new therapeutic tools. 

“Our job at Maynooth is to develop the right 

technology to deliver it. Fortunately, recent 

innovations in mobile technology and sensors 

in the last 10 years mean that we can now 

deliver such therapies whenever the user or 

patient is free to practice them. Our research 

will have a major impact on how we exercise 

and on illness such as Parkinson’s disease.” 

Maynooth recognised among the 

Leading New Universities in the World 

Thursday, May 1, 2014 

Maynooth University has been 

recognised as one of the leading 

new universities in the world, ranked 

#67 in the Times Higher Education 

(THE) 100 Under 50 rankings. 

The ranking, which lists top 100 universities 

less than 50 years old, aims to highlight the 

next generation of leading universities in the 

world. Universities are ranked according to 

a range of criteria including research income 

achieved, reputation for teaching, numbers 

of PhDs awarded, the number and quality of 

scholarly papers and citations from staff and 

numbers of international staff and students. 

Maynooth was established by as an 

autonomous university in 1997, arising 

from St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth 

which had been established in 1795. 

The QS World University Rankings by Subject 

for 2014 confirms the outstanding strengths 

of the University in the humanities and social 

sciences, including high rankings for the 

disciplines of English literature and geography. 

The University also achieved the highest ranking 

among universities in Ireland in the latest 

International Student Barometer Survey. We 

were ranked first in Ireland and third in the world 

in an international survey involving over 209,000 

international students from 238 universities 

in 16 countries. the distinctive attractions and 

opportunities for international students provided 

by Maynooth University are also confirmed 

by our inclusion as the first university outside 

of North America in the Princeton Review. 

With over 9,000 students, Maynooth has the 

highest growth rate in student numbers in 

Ireland, increasing by 26% since 2010. In the last 

10 years, Maynooth University had the highest 

increase in CAO first preferences of any Irish 

university, with the average CAO entrance points 

increasing significantly to 433. Postgraduate 

students account for 22% of the student 

population. Maynooth has an annual research 

income in excess of €20 million, with average 

research grants per academic of €90,500.


in Biotechnology MH202 




Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 Semester 1 

Select 

You must take 

Continue with 

Continue with 

–– 

Biology 

–– 

Mathematics 

–– 

Chemistry 

–– 

Biotechnology 

& Chemistry 

Biotechnology and 

Chemistry only – 


Biotechnology only – 


–– 


Select one other 

–– 


–– 

Advanced 

Plus one subject from 

subject from among 

–– 


Immunology 

–– 


your first year subjects 

Immunology 

–– 


–– 


–– 

The combination 

–– 


–– 


of Chemistry and 

Mathematical 

Physics is allowed in 

second year but not 

in subsequent years 


Continue with 

Continue with 

Biotechnology and 

Biotechnology only – 

Why is the BSc in Biotechnology for me 

Chemistry only – 



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Work Placement 


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the manipulation of living organisms, 

for the benefit of human health, food 

production or the environment 

exploring the nature of biological 

molecules, how they are synthesised 

and how they can be produced, in 

culture systems, using living cells 

all aspects of modern molecular 

biology including recombinant DNA 

technology, antibody production 

and uses, and animal cell culture 

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working to produce new drugs at the 

cutting edge of medical research, (for 

example, antibodies used to treat 

cancers, or vaccines to prevent cervical 

cancer or hepatitis B), to develop new 

diagnostic systems for human or animal 

health and to improve food production 

disciplines including genetics, 

molecular biology, immunology, 

molecular microbiology, 

biochemistry, and cell biology 

reinforcing your theoretical studies 

with practical laboratory sessions, 

visits to industrial firms, and ideally 

a placement in a biotech company 


Pharmaceutical and chemical products account 

for over 50% of Irish exports. 25% of all PhD 

researchers in the Irish industry are employed in the 

PharmaChemical sector. Biotechnology graduates 

are suited for employment in the biopharmaceutical, 

diagnostic, food, dairy, and pharmaceutical 

industries. Graduates may also find work in industries 

based on new technologies in plant and animal 

breeding, micropropagation and pest control. 

–– 



Chemistry 

–– 


–– 

Proteomics 

–– 

Genomics & 

Proteomics 

–– 

Food Biotechnology 

In addition, many Biotechnology graduates undertake 

PhD research, both in Ireland and overseas, in areas 

such as immunology, molecular microbiology, vaccine 

research, molecular biology and chemical biology.

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology 


Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH202 

Points 2014 435 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

2HC3 & 4OD3, passes 

in English & Irish & OC3/ 

HD3 in Mathematics, 

OD3/ HD3 in a Science 

subject (i.e. Agricultural 

Science, Biology, 

Chemistry, Physics, or 

Physics with Chemistry) 

4 years (including a three 

month work placement 

in a biotechnology 

company, subject 

to availability) 



what our students say - kashmira zahoor 

“I’m blessed to have the opportunity to follow my 

life’s dream to study what I’m passionate about 

on a campus I love. The experience and real-world 

applications of this course have given me the 

opportunity to work with professionals in my field 

and witness the challenges they face. In the last few 

months I’ve visited biotechnology companies such 

as Alltech, Weatherbys Ireland DNA Laboratory and 

Carlow Brewing Company.I find opportunities like 

this have affirmed why I have chosen this course. 

In my final year I will be placed in in a biotechnology 

company and have a chance to gain experience in 

the cutting edge of Biotech within my degree”. 

Contact 

Professor Sean Doyle, Department of Biology 

Room 2.40, Callan Building, North Campus 

Tel +353 1 708 6161 

Email: sean.doyle@nuim.ie 


Bachelor of Science in Computer 

Science and Software Engineering 

(Science entry) or Bachelor of Science 

in Multimedia, Mobile & Web 

Development MH203 (Science entry) 

Why is the BSc in Computer Science and Software Engineering (science entry) 

or the bsc in Multimedia, Mobile & Web Development MH203 (Science entry) for ME 


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studying all the essentials of 

computers and software, as well as 

key areas in mathematics, business, 

and organisational studies 

participating in extensive supervised 

practical work, including a sixmonth 

placement in industry 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

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230 – 231 


skills and advanced problemsolving 

techniques 

learning to think logically and 

analytically when approaching complex 

issues. You will also develop your 

creativity and communication skills 

MH203 – & choose one of the three streaming options below: 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 



If you are interested in biotechnology 


Biological and Biomedical Science......page 243 

–– 

CSE - in first year students take Computer Science, Maths 

and two other Science subjects 

–– 

MWD - Multimedia, Mobile and Web Development 

FETAC link to 

this course 



Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry....page 251 

Science....page 223 

–– 


You can change your choice of stream at the end of first year. 

Apply to MH203 only once. 


requirements 

2HC3 & 4OD3, passes in English & Irish 

& OB3/HD3 in Mathematics 

Points 2014 

360 (CSSE) / 350 (Multimedia) 


4 years (including a six month work placement 




UK, EU & International Applicants 




Kashmira Zahoor, Student

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and 

Software Engineering (Science entry) or 

Bachelor of Science in Multimedia, Mobile & Web 

Development MH203 (Science entry) (continued) 



Contact 



Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 

Select Mathematics plus 

Computer Science plus 

two from among: 

–– 

Biology 


Software Engineering/ 

Multimedia modules 

may include: 




may include: 




may include: 

–– 

Chemistry 

–– 


–– 


–– 





–– 


Programming 

–– 


Computer Systems 

–– 



–– 

Databases 

–– 

Algorithms & Data 

Structures 

–– 


–– 

Empirical Software 

Engineering 

–– 

Software Design 

–– 

Programming 

Languages & 

Compilers 

–– 

Multimedia 


–– 

Mobile Application 

Development 

–– 

Theory of 

Computation 

–– 

Artificial 

Intelligence 

& Language 

Processing 

–– 

Music Programming 


–– 

Calculus 

–– 


Processing 

–– 


–– 

Software 

Engineering & 

Software Process 

–– 

Multimedia 

Technology 

–– 

Media Programming 

–– 

Computer Networks 

–– 

Team Project 

–– 

Software 

Verification 

–– 

Work Placement 

–– 


–– 

Robotics & 

Automation 

–– 


Processing 

–– 

Final Year Project 













what our students say - sarah quigley 

“My interest in technology and creativity led 

to studying Computer Science and Software 

Engineering. The course covers everything from 

hardware architecture and history, to software 

and web design. In 3rd year you get the chance to 

put this theory into practice in a real industrial 

role. The Industrial Placement Office meet with 

third years once a week from the very start of third 

year, and regularly post available jobs on Moodle. 

We sent our CVs to the Placement Office and they 

apply for jobs on our behalf. I spent my internship 

as a software development engineer with Amazon 

for six months and I was paid for my work. I had a 

hand in great projects and learned a lot of new skills 

that will definitely benefit me when I graduate”. 

Department of Computer Science, Callan Building, 

North Campus 

(01) 708 3847 

admin@cs.nuim.ie 


If you are interested in computer science 

and software engineering you 




Development (Arts entry)......page 219 


Digital Media.....page 188 

Science ....page 223 

Sarah Quigley, Student

Bachelor of Science in Physics 

with Astrophysics MH204 




Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 

Experimental 

Along with Physics with 

Along with Physics 

In fourth year you may 

Physics & 

Astrophysics choose 

with Astrophysics 

choose to continue with 

Mathematics 

two of the other three 

choose one of the 

Physics and Astrophysics or 

subjects taken in first 

other two subjects 

move into our Double Major 

Observation Field Trip - our Astrophysics students on 

a field trip to the Observatoire Haute Province, France 

Why is the BSc in Physics with Astrophysics for me 


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studying the principles governing 

astronomy – one of the oldest 

sciences, and a source of fascination 

for humankind through the ages. 

Astrophysics seeks to understand 

and explain the forces that 

govern the Universe through the 

application of physical principles 


complex issues, to identify problems 

and work out solutions, and to enter 

into the unknown with an open mind 

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understanding the most minute 

particles that make up the human 

body, to the greatest stars and galaxies 

of the cosmos. From the pumping 

action of the heart to the speed of 

computer circuits to the aerodynamics 

of flight, Physics is the unseen hand 

that moves the world around us 

undertaking laboratory work and 

practical modules – these will 

ensure that you have a thorough 

grasp of key astrophysical 

principles, pure and applied physics 

and computational physics 

Plus choose two 

subjects from : 

–– 

Biology 

–– 

Chemistry 

–– 

Computer 

Science 

–– 

Engineering 

Science 

–– 

Mathematical 

Physics 

year (the Combination 

of Chemistry and 


is allowed in second 

year but not in 

subsequent years): 

–– 

Biology 

–– 

Chemistry 

–– 


–– 


–– 

Mathematical 

Physics 

–– 

Mathematics 



–– 

Electrical Circuits & 

Electronics 

–– 

Physical Optics 

–– 

Astronomy & 


–– 


& Thermodynamics 

taken in second year: 

–– 

Biology 

–– 

Chemistry 

–– 


–– 


–– 

Mathematical 

Physics 

–– 

Mathematics 



–– 

Stellar Structure & 

Evolution 

–– 

Applied 

Electromagnetics 

–– 

Thermal & 

Statistical Physics 

–– 

Celestial Mechanics 

and Relativity 

–– 

Modern Physics 

–– 

Programming 

for Physics 

(Computational 

Physics) 

Science degree, taking 

Physics and your other 

subject taken in third year. 


Modules may include: 

–– 

Planetary Science 

–– 

Radio Astronomy & the 

Interstellar Medium 

–– 

The Physics of Atoms & 

Quanta 

–– 

Instrumentation and 

Computer Interfacing 

Semester 2 

–– 

Extragalactic 

Astrophysics & 

Observational Cosmology 

–– 

Statistics & Data Analysis 

–– 

Radiation, Nuclear & 


–– 

Electromagnetic 

Radiation

Bachelor of Science in Physics with Astrophysics 




Our technology-driven society means that 

physicists (including astrophysicists) are in demand, 

and graduates are suitable for a wide range of 

occupations, not only in high-tech fields but also in 

areas where analytical and problem-solving skills 

are valued. Graduates may consider careers in areas 

such as aerospace engineering, meteorology, microelectronics 

and computing, telecommunications, 

semiconductors, banking, finance, management 

and teaching. Entry into research is also an option. 

Research Project - 

Molecular and Cluster Physics 

Dr Peter van der Burgt is leading research into this 

project which is looking at electron and photon impact 

ionisation and dissociation of molecules and clusters 

that are of interest to biophysics (radiation damage), 

plasma physics, atmospheric physics and other fields. 

Contact 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 


requirements 

MH204 

Points 2014 455 


2HC3 & 4OD3, passes in English & Irish & OC3/HD3 in Mathematics, 

OD3/HD3 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, 

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry) 

4 years (students taking a Science degree may choose to study abroad 

for one semester or one year, substituting this period of study abroad for 

part of their study, and returning to complete their degree at Maynooth). 

Department of Experimental Physics, 

Science Building, North Campus 

Phone: +353 - 1 -708 3641 

E-mail: physics.department@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/experimental-physics 

If you are interested in physics with 

astrophysics you might also like our degrees in 

Theoretical Physics and Mathematics 

or BA Mathematics....page 238 

Science...page 223 

Science (with Education)...page 255 




Applicants 



No

Bachelor of Science in Theoretical 

Physics & Mathematics or 

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics MH206 



Bsc in Theoretical Physics & Mathematics - MH206/tpm route 



Mathematical Physics – modules 

Mathematical Physics – 


may include: 


may include: 

–– 

Mathematical Methods (Vector 

–– 


–– 

Quantum Mechanics 2 

Our research groups work in many areas including Quantum Computing, Nonlinear 

Dynamics, Financial Mathematics, Quantum Field Theory, Condensed Matter Physics, 

Statistics, Algebra and Number Theory, Geometric Analysis, Mathematics Education 

Calculus and Fourier Series ) 

–– 

Statistical and Thermal Physics 

–– 


(Ordinary Differential Equations ) 

Mathematics – modules may 

include: 

–– 

Analysis 1 (P) 

–– 

Finite Mathematics 

–– 

Foundations of Euclidean 

Geometry 

–– 

Quantum Mechanics 

–– 

Statistical Mechanics 

–– 



include: 

–– 

Real Analysis 2 

–– 

Rings & Fields 1 

–– 


–– 

Astrophysics and Cosmology 

–– 

Computational Physics II 

–– 


(Differential Equations and 

Complex Analysis ) 

Mathematics – modules including: 

–– 


–– 

Differential Geometry 

–– 

Probability 

–– 


Why is the BSc in Theoretical Physics & Mathematics or the BA in mathematics for me 

–– 

Applied Probability 


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understanding how mathematical 

science underpins key areas of 

human endeavour and industry, from 

engineering to construction to economics 

to software development to space travel 

studying the entire physical world from 

the microscopic to the astrophysical 

world – topics such as semiconductors, 

lasers, fractals, chaos, black holes, the 

Big Bang, quantum computing, the 

fundamental forces of nature, neural 

networks and the simulation of physical 

and biological systems 

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complex issues, to identify problems 

and work out solutions, and to enter 

into the unknown with an open mind. 


are fundamental to all the other science 

subjects, and to engineering 


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You can decide what way you’d like to 

study Mathematics once you register 

at the University in September 2015 

- opt for a Bachelor of Science in 


or a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics 


Mathematical Physics – modules Mathematical Physics – 


may include: 


may include: 

–– 

Electricity and Magnetism 

–– 

Vibrations and Waves 

–– 



include: 

–– 

Integration 

–– 

Multivariable Calculus 

–– 


–– 

Fluid Mechanics 

–– 

Computational Physics 

–– 


–– 

Number Theory 

–– 

Codaigh & Córais Dhinimiciúla 

Réadacha 


include: 

–– 


–– 


–– 


–– 

Electromagnetism 

–– 


–– 

Chaos and Nonlinear Dynamics 

–– 

Quantum Information 

Processing 

–– 

Condensed Matter Theory: 

Interactions, Magnetism and 

Superconductivity 

Mathematics – modules including: 

–– 

Point Set Topology 

–– 

Galois Theory 

–– 

Categorical Data Analysis 

–– 


–– 

Statistical Inference

Bachelor of Science in Theoretical Physics & Mathematics 

or Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics MH206 (continued) 



Quick Facts 

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - MH206/mth route 



Choose one subject from the list 

of available subjects below (20 

credits) and take the following 

Mathematics modules (40 credits): 

–– 


I, Analysis 1 (P), Finite 

Mathematics, Foundations of 

Euclidean Geometry. 

Choose from two study 

options – take a double major in 

Mathematics with one of your 

first year subjects (30 credits 

each) or take a single major with 

40 credits in Mathematics and 

20 credits in your other subject. 


If you took the double major 

option in second year, continue 

with 30 credits in Mathematics 

and 30 credits in your other 

subject. If you took the single 

major option, you will study only 

Mathematics in third year. 



include the following: 

include the following: 

–– 


–– 


–– 

Accounting, Anthropology, 

Business, Chinese Studies, 

Computer Science, Economics, 

Finance, French, Greek, Greek 

& Roman Civilization, History, 

Latin, Mathematical Physics, 

Medieval Irish & Celtic Studies, 

Music, Nua Ghaeilge, Sociology, 

Spanish 

–– 


–– 


–– 

Euclidean & Non-Euclidean 

Geometry 

–– 


with Maple 

–– 

Mathematical Biology 


from first year 

–– 


–– 


–– 

Probability 

–– 


–– 

Applied Probability 

CAO Code 


requirements 

Points 2014 




Applicants 



–– 

TPM - Theoretical Physics and Mathematics or 

–– 

MTH - Mathematics (students take Mathematics and one other Arts 

subject under MH101, excluding Group 1) or 

–– 


You may apply for MH206 only once. You have four weeks after you 

begin at Maynooth to decide which degree pathway you wish to take. 

2HC3 & 4OD3, passes in English & Irish & HB1 in Mathematics, 



515 (Theoretical Physics & Mathematics) / 445 (Mathematics) 

4 years (students taking a Science degree may choose to study 

abroad for one semester or one year, substituting this period of 

study abroad for part of their study, and returning to complete 

their degree at Maynooth. For further details contact the 

International Office - see page 334 for contact details). 



No 


–– 

Mathematical Computing 2 

–– 

Integration 

–– 


–– 




–– 


–– 


–– 


–– 


–– 


Réadacha 


from first year 

–– 


–– 

Galois Theory 

–– 

Number Theory 

–– 

Statistical Inference 

–– 


–– 

Categorical Data Analysis 

–– 


Réadacha 

Many of the graduates of our 

programmes go on to jobs that 

are not primarily “mathematical” 

- see our graduate interviews for 

more information 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ 

mathematics-and-statistics/ 

our-graduates

Bachelor of Science in Theoretical Physics & Mathematics 

or Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics MH206 (continued) 

Bachelor of Science in Biological 

& Biomedical Sciences MH208 

242 – 243 

Why is the BSc in Biological and Biomedical Sciences for me 


Graduates well-trained in mathematical science are 

always in demand. A degree in Theoretical Physics 

and Mathematics from Maynooth University 

not only provides specialist knowledge, it also 

trains graduates to think logically and clearly. 

Areas where these skills are highly sought 

after include finance and banking, insurance, 

the civil service, teaching, industrial and 

commercial management, administration and 

technical, scientific and engineering work in 

industry and in research and development. 

what our students say - stephen mcguire 

“I began my degree in Mathematical Physics and 

Mathematics in Maynooth in 2010 and immediately 

Contact 

Department of Mathematical Physics, 

Room 1.11, Science Building, North Campus 

Tel: +353 1 708 3774 

Email: mharte@thphys.nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/mathematical-physics 



Email: support@maths.nuim.ie 

Tel: +353-1-708 3914 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/maths 

If you are interested in theoretical physics and 

mathematics you might also like our degrees in 

Physics with Astrophysics....page 234 

Science....page 223 


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studying life – from the fundamental 

building blocks of our genes to the 

largest animals that inhabit our planet 

how living things work - how 

they interact with one another 

and their surroundings, and 

how they change and evolve 

the application of biological 

science to medical use 

using analytical and technical procedures 

to monitor and improve human health 

and to diagnose and investigate disease 

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studying the science that is 

broadly similar to the pre-clinical 

component of a medical degree 

learning how to ask questions, make 

observations, and analyse evidence – 

in theory work and through practical 

laboratory sessions – and to present 

and communicate your findings clearly 

developing your computer 

literacy and research skills 

loved it. The lecturers were fantastic and made the 

material both interesting and accessible. I found 

myself instantly drawn to the material, constantly in 

awe at the beauty of concepts I never even imagined 

to exist. To add to the departments’ credit, they 

were very helpful and provide a friendly and open 

environment. Overall I consider myself very lucky 

for having chosen to come to Maynooth and I highly 

recommend it to any students considering it”. 

In addition to the 

Maynooth Entrance 

Scholarship available to 

students with at least 525 

points, Darré Bursaries are awarded 

to BA Mathematics students on a 

competitive basis, based on Leaving 

Certificate mathematics marks and on 

satisfactory course participation. 

Further prizes and scholarships 

are available for competition 

in each year. 

Stephen McGuire, Student

Bachelor of Science in Biological 

& Biomedical Sciences MH208 (continued) 



Quick Facts 


CAO Code 

MH208 

Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 Semester 1 

You will study 

Biological & 

Biomedical Sciences, 

Biology and 

Mathematics 

Continue with Biological 

& Biomedical Sciences 

and Biology – modules 

may include: 

–– 

Environmental 

Take Biological and 

Biomedical Sciences – 


–– 

Animal Behaviour 

& Comparative 

Take Biological and 

Biomedical Sciences – 


–– 

Environmental Field 

Studies 

Biology 

Physiology 

–– 


–– 

Microbial 

Plus choose one 

subject from : 

–– 

Anthropology 

–– 

Business 

–– 

Chemistry 

–– 


–– 

Economics 

–– 

Experimental 

Physics 

–– 

Finance 

–– 

History 

–– 

Music 

–– 

Nua Ghaeilge 

–– 

Sociology 

–– 

Spanish 

–– 


Immunology 

–– 

Cellular 

Biotechnology 

–– 

Proteomics 

–– 


–– 

Evolutionary Biology 

–– 

Molecular Biology of 

the Cell 

Plus continue with 

Chemistry, Computer 

Science or Experimental 

Physics. Mathematics is 

taken if your first year 

subject was an Arts 

subject (Arts subject 

only available in first 

year) 

Biotechnology 

–– 

Scientific Writing 

Biology modules may 

include: 

–– 

Ecology 

–– 

Dissertation 

–– 


–– 

Advanced 

Immunology 

–– 

Bioethics & 

Biotechnology 

–– 

Advanced 

Immunology 

–– 


–– 

Organelle Genome 

Evolution 

–– 

Translational Clinical 

Research 


–– 

Molecular 

Pharmacology and 

Toxicology 

–– 

Behavioural Ecology 

–– 

Molecular Ecology 

and Biogeography 

–– 

Medical Mycology 

–– 

Neuromuscular 

Biology 

–– 

Microbiology 

–– 


–– 

Plant Growth & 

Development 

–– 

Bioinformatics 

–– 

Behavioural Ecology 

–– 

Applied Immunology 

–– 

Membrane Protein 

Structure & Function 

–– 

Molecular Ecology 

and Biogeography 

–– 


–– 

Neuromuscular 

Biology 


requirements 

Points 2014 460 




Applicants 






4 years (Students taking a Science degree may choose to 

study abroad for one semester or one year, substituting this 

period of study abroad for part of their study, and returning to 

complete their degree at Maynooth. For further details contact 

the International Office see page 334 for contact details). 



Graduates have a broad range of career options 

available to them. The biomedical element provides 

students interested in a medical career with a 

comprehensive grounding in the biology of modern 

medicine and related disciplines. Graduates can also 

find employment in research at third level and in 

industry and will be able to pursue careers as biology 

teachers, or work in the pharmaceutical industry, 

biotechnology and the food and drinks industry. Since 

there is the option to study an Arts subject under this 

degree, graduates are also well suited to marketing, 

communications, journalism, and public relations. 


what our students say - ronan collins 

“I’m blessed to have the opportunity to follow 

my life’s dream to study what I’m passionate 

about on a campus I love. The experience and 

real-world applications of this course have given 

me the opportunity to work with professionals 

in my field and witness the challenges they face. 

In the last few months I’ve visited biotechnology 

companies such as Alltech, Weatherbys Ireland 

DNA Laboratory and Carlow Brewing Company. 

I find opportunities like this have affirmed 

why I have chosen this course. In my final year 

I will be placed in in a biotechnology company 

and have a chance to gain experience in the 

cutting edge of Biotech within my degree”.

Bachelor of Science in Biological & Biomedical Sciences 



contact 

Dr Kevin Kavanagh, Department of Biology, 

Room 2.40 Callan Building, North Campus 

Tel: 01 708 3859 

Email: kevin.kavanagh@nuim.ie 


If you are interested in biological 

and biomedical sciences you might 


Biotechnology.........page 228 

Pharmaceutical and Biomedical 

Chemistry.....page 251 

Maynooth University’s 

Institute of Immunology 

Maynooth University’s Institute of 

Immunology has played a key role in 

the development of a more effective 

vaccine for pertussis (commonly 

known as whooping cough), which 

can be administered intranasally, 

making it available to greater 

numbers of people at a reduced cost. 

Pertussis has demonstrated a resurgence in 

developed countries in recent years and the 

disease kills approximately 300,000 children 

worldwide annually. The ‘Child-Innovac’ research 

project has succeeded in testing in humans, 

for the first time, a live bacterial vaccine, 

genetically attenuated and specifically designed 

to be delivered as a nasal spray from birth. 

The nasal delivery introduces the whopping 

cough vaccine to the mucosa in the nose, which 

houses front-line immune defences against 

pathogens of the respiratory system. 

The project, co-ordinated by Inserm (French 

National Institute of Health and Medical 

Research) with 10 partners based in seven 

European countries, has just published 

successful results from phase 1 clinical 

trials of the vaccine in human subjects. 

The team has managed to produce a vaccine 

for which the immunology and safety could be 

tested in humans in just two and a half years, 

compared with five to seven years for most 

similar projects. The project also provides 

proof of concept that the vaccine may be 

applied to other respiratory infections. 

The Maynooth team involved in the project 

produced the models and tools to test whether 

the vaccine could be made effective and safe. 

The Child-Innovac Project received €5 million 

funding awarded by the European Commission. 

Inserm has also announced that it has entered 

into an agreement with a biotech partner, 

ILiAD, and signed scientific collaboration and 

worldwide license agreements, to further 

develop the vaccine technology. The license 

agreement covers patent rights from Maynooth 

University, Institut Pasteur de Lille, Inserm 

and National University of Singapore.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology 

MH209 


Why is the BSc in Psychology for me 



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obtaining a degree accredited 

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developing a set of core written, 

organisational and communication skills 


by the Psychological Society of 

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learning to use research methods 

Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 

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Ireland, which will open the door 

to a wide range of careers 

studying the human mind and behaviours 

with the rigours of scientific testing 

including observation, measurement, 

hypothesis testing, experimentation, 

logical inference and statistical analysis 

–– 

Mathematics 

Plus choose three 

subjects from: 

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Biology 

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Chemistry 

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–– 


–– 


–– 

Mathematical 

Physics 

First year students do 

not take Psychology, 

but they participate in 

Take Psychology 

plus continue with 

two of your first year 

subjects. 

Psychology modules 

may include: 

–– 

Biological & 

Developmental 

Psychology 

–– 

Research Design & 

Statistics 

Only Psychology taken 

in third year. 


–– 

Biological Bases of 

Behaviour 

–– 

Perception & 

Memory 

–– 

Learning, Language 

& Development 

–– 


Computing 


Psychology 1 


in fourth year. 


–– 

Abnormal 

Psychology 

–– 

Developmental 

Psychology: 

Theoretical 

& Applied 

Perspectives 

–– 

Advanced Concepts 

& Issues in 

Psychology 1 & 2 

a mentoring system 

designed to introduce 

the discipline of 

Psychology. Students 

have the option to attend 

Psychology lectures. 


Take Psychology 

plus continue with 

two of your first year 

subjects. 


in third year. 



in fourth year. 


Psychology modules 

may include: 

–– 

Cognitive & Social 

Psychology 

–– 

History & 

Methodology of 

Psychological 

Research 

–– 


Computing 


Psychology 2 

–– 

Thought, Language 

& Social Cognition 

–– 

Personality & 

Intelligence 

–– 

Conceptual, 

Philosophical & 

Professional Issues 

in Psychology 

–– 

Independent 

Research Project 

& General 

Examination 

–– 

Social Psychology: 

Conceptual & 

Applied Issues

Bachelor of Science in Psychology 


Bachelor of Science in 

Pharmaceutical & Biomedical 

Chemistry MH210 

250 – 251 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH209 


in English & Irish & OC3/ 

HD3 in Mathematics, 

OD3/HD3 in a Science 

subject (i.e. Agricultural 

Science, Biology, 

Chemistry, Physics, or 

Physics with Chemistry) 


The BA Psychology is accredited by the Psychological 

Society of Ireland. For those who wish to become 

professional psychologists, the undergraduate 

degree is the first stage in professional training that 

will require an additional two to six years of study 

and supervised experience. As a psychologist, a wide 

range of career opportunities are available including: 

–– 

Clinical, counselling and health psychologists 

provide assessment, therapy and consulting 

services in health care and occupational settings 

and in private practice. 

Points 2014 470 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 

4 years 





No 

what our students say - rebecca payne 

“Psychology has been challenging, busy and very 

rewarding. As I did science in secondary school I 

found it easy to find my feet in first year. I enjoyed 

studying maths, physics & chemistry, as well as 

trying computer science, something totally new to 

me. I feel having this background enabled me to look 

upon psychology from a scientific and critical mind 

set. I’m enjoying the course as it covers such a wide 

range of different aspects of psychology, giving me 

an insight into the general field of psychology today”. 

–– 

Educational psychologists are involved 

in assessment and intervention within the 

education setting. 

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Occupational psychologists often work for large 

companies in consultancy and in management 

training centres. 

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Forensic (criminological and legal) psychologists 

apply psychology to the criminal justice system. 

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Sports and exercise psychologists work with sports 

participants from amateur to elite levels. 

–– 

Students who do not wish to pursue a career as a 

professional psychologist will benefit from the scientific 

rigour of the degree, along with developing research and 

communication skills. Many other professions including 

marketing, sales, community services, public policy and 

administration, call for these skills. 

Contact 

Psychology Department, Room SF12, John Hume 

Building, North Campus 

Tel: + 353 1 708 6311 



If you are interested in psychology (science) 


Psychology.....page 176 

Psychology through Arts…..page 142 


Why is the BSc in Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Chemistry for me 


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the study of what happens at the 

molecular scale – the physical and 

chemical properties of molecules, 

their structure, and how they can 

be made and put to good use 

understanding disease at 

the molecular level 

the advancement of medical 

technologies - the discovery, 

development and manufacture 

of new medicinal compounds 

working at the forefront of medical 

research in the design and synthesis, 

and the understanding of the mode of 

action of new drugs for human health 

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the interface between Chemistry 

and Biology, in subject areas 

that overlap with the pre-clinical 

years of a medical degree 

developing a valuable skill set, including 

team working, problem solving, 

computer literacy and presentation skills 

the opportunity to visit and see 

the workings of pharmaceutical 

companies, undertake a six-month 

industrial work placement/internship, 

subject to availability, which will 

give you a significant insight into 

the industry/research environment 

and improve your career prospects

Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical & 

Biomedical Chemistry MH210 (continued) 




Quick Facts 

Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 & 2 

CAO Code 

MH210 

You will take 

Mathematics, Biology 

and Chemistry 

Plus a choice of 

one subject from : 

–– 


–– 


–– 


Continue with 

Mathematics, Biology 

and Chemistry. 


–– 

Spectroscopy 

& Analytical 

Chemistry 

–– 

Inorganic Chemistry 

–– 


–– 



Chemistry 

Workshops 

–– 

Biochemistry 

–– 

Cellular 

Biotechnology 

–– 


of the Cell 

Mainly Chemistry 

taken in third year. 


–– 



Chemistry 

–– 

Biomedical 

Chemistry of Drug 

Action 

–– 

Quality Assurance 

and Process 

Development 

–– 


–– 

Proteomics 

–– 


Chemistry 

–– 

Transition Metal 

Chemistry 

–– 

6 months work 

placement 

–– 


Immunology 

Mainly Chemistry 

taken in fourth year. 


–– 


Chemistry 

–– 

Advanced Practical 



Chemistry 

Laboratory 

–– 


–– 

Bioinorganic 

Chemistry 

–– 

Catalytic and 

Stereoselective 


–– 

Medicinal 

Chemistry and Drug 

Design 


requirements 

Points 2014 470 




Applicants 


2HC3 & 4OD3, passes in English & Irish & OC3/HD3 in 

Mathematics, OD3/HD3 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural 

Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry) 

4 years including six month work placement/internship in third 

year, subject to availability. Students taking a Science degree may 

choose to study abroad for one semester or one year, substituting 

this period of study abroad for part of their study, and returning 

to complete their degree at Maynooth. For further details contact 

the International Office - see page 334 for contact details). 



Yes - see page 319 for application details 

what our students say - mark kelada 


Graduates are sought after by the pharmaceutical, 

chemical and biomedical industries, which are hugely 

important in Ireland and abroad. A wide range of 

career options are also open in related industries 

such as nutrition, veterinary, cosmetics, forensic 

science and agriculture, manufacturing, marketing 

and regulatory affairs and in government agencies 

such as the Environmental Protection Agency. 

“The highlight of this course was the six month 

industrial work placement. The placement itself 

was a great experience and allowed me to witness 

the type of career I could have with this degree. 

The course prepared us very well for the type 

of work that we did during the placement”. 

Mark Kelada , Student

Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical 

& Biomedical Chemistry MH210 (continued) 

Bachelor of Science (with Education) 

or Mathematics (with Education) MH212 

254 – 255 

Why is the BSc in Science or Mathematics (with Education) for me 


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studying science or mathematics, 

and education 

studying for four years as an 

undergraduate for a two-subject 

science degree, while simultaneously 

completing 60 credits in education. 

After four years you are awarded a BSc 

Science or Mathematics (with Education) 

degree; a level 8 honours degree 

meeting all the Teaching Council 

requirements to be registered as a Newly 

Qualified Teacher (NQT) in two subjects – 

this involves one year of postgraduate 

study resulting in the Level 9 Master 

of Education degree. Having completed 

the five years of the BSc Science (with 

Education) course, students have a 

Professional Master of Education and 

are on an equal footing with graduates 

from the consecutive route (omnibus 

BSc and then Professional Master of 

Education i.e. four + two years). This is 

an integrated five-year process – you 

do not have to compete for a place 

in the fifth year. Once you reach the 

required standards after fourth year, 

the place in fifth year is guaranteed. 

Department of Chemistry 

Dr Denise Rooney 

Email: denise.rooney@nuim.ie 

Dr Trinidad Velasco-Torrijos 

Email: trinidad.velascotorrijos@nuim.ie 

If you are interested in pharmaceutical 

and biomedical chemistry you might 


Biological and Biomedical Science......page 243 

Biotechnology....page 228 

Science...page 223 

Science (with Education)...page 255 

First Floor, Science Building, North Campus 

Tel: 01 708 3770 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/chemistry

Bachelor of Science (with Education) or 

Mathematics (with Education) MH212 (continued) 





Fourth year *** 

fifth year 

Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 & 2 

BSc Science (with 

Education) stream 

Take all four subjects 

–– 

Biology 

–– 

Chemistry 

–– 


–– 

Mathematics 

BSc Mathematics 

(with Education) stream 

Take all four subjects 

–– 


–– 


–– 


–– 

Mathematics 



Continue with two of your first 

year subjects plus take Education 

modules including: 

–– 

Introduction to Teaching - 

Critical Reflection on Science 

and Maths including School- 

Based Experience** (one day 

per week) 

–– 

The Learner and Learning 



Continue with Mathematics and 

Mathematical Physics plus take 

Education modules including: 

–– 

Introduction to Teaching - 

Critical Reflection on Science 

and Maths including School- 

Based Experience** (one day 

per week) 

–– 

The Learner and Learning 



Continue with your two 

second year subjects plus 

take Education modules 

including: 

–– 

School Based Experience 2 

(one day per week) 

–– 

Learning, Teaching, 

Assessment & Curriculum 

– The Foundations of 

Educational Thinking 

–– 

Senior Cycle Physics, 

Biology & Chemistry 



Continue with Applied 

Mathematics or Pure 

Mathematics plus take 


–– 


(one day per week) 

–– 

Learning, Teaching, 

Assessment and 

Curriculum 

–– 

The Foundations of 

Educational Thinking 

–– 

Mathematics - Teaching & 

Learning 

Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 & 2 

BSc Science (with Education) 

Continue with your two third year subjects plus take 


–– 


(two week block in September plus one day per week 

in semester one) 

–– 

The Teacher as a Critically Reflective Practitioner 

–– 

Irish Education, History, Policy and Legislation 



Continue with Applied Mathematics and Pure 

Mathematics plus take Education modules including: 

–– 


(two week block in September plus one day per week 

in semester one) 

–– 

The Teacher as a Critically Reflective Practitioner 

–– 

Irish Education, History, Policy and Legislation 

1. The ****Professional Master of Education 

(PME) builds on the Education modules of 

the previous four years (in MH212), and is 

divided into four major areas of study. 

2. A structured school-based experience, 

including classroom observation, 

supervised teaching, analysis of teaching, 

and development of a teaching portfolio. 

3. An integrated study of the principles and 

practice of teaching, learning, assessment 

and curriculum. 

4. An integrated study of the foundations 

of education, including perspectives 

from educational psychology, sociology 

of education, history of education and 

philosophy of education. 

5. A detailed study of the curriculum, 

concepts, methods and resources of the 

specific subjects in which the student is 

specialising. 

The modules you will take in your fifth year 

include: 

–– 

School Placement 

–– 

Teaching, Learning, Assessment and 

Curriculum – 

The Practice of Teaching 

–– 

Teacher as Critically Reflective Practitioner – 

The Teacher as part of a Professional 

Learning Community 

–– 

Subject Specific Methods




QUICK FActs – BSc Science (with Education) or mathematics (with education) 

CAO Code 


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SED - Science with Education: First year students study Biology, 

Chemistry, Experimental Physics and Mathematics with concurrent 

Teacher Education. 

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MED - Mathematics with Education: First Year students study 

Mathematics and Mathematical Physics (Applied Mathematics) 

with concurrent Teacher Education 

–– 


Students have up to four weeks to select their degree option 

following admission. You can apply for MH212 only once. 


requirements 


OC3/HD3 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Biology, 

Chemistry, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry). To choose the 

Mathematics (with Education) stream following entry, students 

need to have at least HC3 in their Leaving Cert Mathematics or 

equivalent. Students admitted who do not have a HC3 or better in 

Mathematics must take the BSc Science (with Education) degree 

Points 2014 

480 (Science with Education) / 455 (Mathematics with Education) 


*4 or 5 years (for Professional Master of Education) 




Applicants 



No



Bachelor of Science in 

Computational Thinking MH214 

260 – 261 

* Students may then progress directly to the 

what our students say - allison leetch 

Why is the BSc in Computational Thinking for me 

second year of the Professional Master of 

Education – you do not have to compete 

for a place in fifth year once the required 

standard is reached in fourth year. 

** Students may need to budget for additional 

costs associated with teaching placements. 

*** The BSc Science or Mathematics (with 

Education) Level 8 degree can be used to 

progress to an MSc/PME or to apply for 

work in a field other than teaching. If you 

want to return to teaching later, you will still 

be able to use the education credits to gain 

an exemption from the first year of the PME 

(within a reasonable time). If, after year one or 

year two of the BSc Science or Mathematics 

(with Education) course, you decide you do 

not want to teach, you can transfer into the 

omnibus Science degree without penalty. 

“My favourite part of this course is definitely the 

teaching placement. This begins in second year. 

At first, everyone is a little nervous but there is a 

wealth of support available to make this experience 

as beneficial and as enjoyable for you as possible. 

Once you start teaching you will find yourself rapidly 

getting used to everything e.g lesson planning and 

planning resources, so there is nothing to worry about! 

If you have a love for Science and Maths and 

enjoy encouraging people to work to the best 

of their ability then this course is for you! 

As Brad Henry said: ‘A good teacher can inspire hope, 

ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning’”. 

Contact 

Education Department, Room 2.1.1/2.1.2 

Education House 


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combining human creativity with the 

power of computers to solve problems 

applying heuristics (experiencebased 

techniques) to find solutions 

in the presence of uncertainty 

modelling problems so that they 

can be most effectively attacked 

reformulating seemingly difficult 

questions into ones that have 

already been answered 

exploiting abstraction, identifying 

patterns and developing innovative 

strategies to answer questions that 

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the essentials of theoretical 

computer science and their 

mathematical foundations 

philosophy - seeking to understand and 

analyse human knowledge and thinking 


skills, advanced problem-solving 

techniques, and learning to think 

logically and analytically when 

approaching complex problems 

developing your creativity 

and communication skills 

**** As this is a postgraduate qualification, 

postgraduate fees apply in the 5th year of 

study, after completing the BSc four year 

programme. The fee in 2013-2014 was €4,800. 

Telephone: 01 7083656 

E-mail: education.department@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education 

span the spectrum of human activity 


After five years of study of the Mathematics / 

Science (with Education) courses students will 

have achieved a Level 9, Professional Master 

of Education (PME) teaching qualification. 

If you are interested in science or 

mathematics with education, 


Bachelor of Education.........page 158 

Early Childhood Teaching and Learning......page 302 

Science......page 223 

Allison Leetch, Student

Bachelor of Science in Computational Thinking 




Quick Facts 


CAO Code 

MH214 


–– 

Algorithms & Data Structures 

–– 

Introduction to Computational 

Thinking 

–– 

Finite Mathematics 

–– 

Foundations of Euclidean 

Geometry 

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Programming Languages & 

Compilers 

–– 

Theory of Computation 

–– 

Software Verification 

–– 

Real Analysis 

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–– 

Philosophy of Natural 

Sciences 

–– 

Programming Language 

Design & Semantics 

–– 


–– 

Signal, Image and Optical 

Processing 

–– 

Machine Learning & Neural 

Networks 

–– 

Cryptography 


requirements 

Points 2014 520 


2HC3 & 4OD3 & passes in English & Irish & HB1 in Mathematics 

3 years (Students taking a Science degree may choose to study 

abroad for one semester or one year, substituting this period of 

study abroad for part of their study, and returning to complete 

their degree at Maynooth). You have the option of undertaking 

a one year work placement between second and third year. 


–– 


–– 

Algorithms & Data Structures 2 

–– 

Integration 

–– 


–– 


–– 

Logical Reasoning 

and Critical Thinking 

–– 

History of Computation 

–– 

Computation & Complexity 

–– 

Artificial Intelligence & 

Language Processing 

–– 

Numerical Computation 

–– 

Group Theory 

–– 

Complex Analysis 

–– 

Readings in the Foundations 

of Computer Science 

–– 


–– 

Robotics & Automation 

–– 


–– 

Statistical Inference 



Applicants 




No 

what our students say - daire boyle 

“The three components of Computational 


The ability to think logically and solve real-world 

problems is fundamental to many disciplines, 

and is thus highly transferable. These skills are in 

high demand from major international companies 

and organisations in areas such as software 

development and analysis, mathematical and 

financial modelling, cryptography and security. 

The accelerated three year degree also feeds into 

a wide range of postgraduate masters in these 

areas. Career opportunities are many and varied. 

Contact 



Dr. Phil Maguire or Dr. James Power 

Tel: 01-7083447 

Email: pmaguire@cs.nuim.ie / jpower@cs.nuim.ie 


If you are interested in computational 

thinking you may also like our degrees in 

Thinking (Computer Science, Maths, 

Philosophy) are so different to anything you 

do at school. I loved discovering these 

exotic new concepts on a daily basis. This 

course is worthwhile for the incredibly 

fascinating and stimulating topics contained 

within. When your reading material includes 

Bill Bryson, Socrates and Euclid you know 

there’s never going to be a dull moment! 

Choose this course for the reason I chose 

it – to learn, understand and be amazed”. 

Daire Boyle, 

Computational Thinking 

Student 

Computer Science and Software 

Engineering(through Science)....page 231 


or BA Mathematics...page 238

Bachelor of Engineering 

MH304 


Why is the Bachelor of Engineering degree for me 



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studying a degree programme which is 

accredited (the BE is accredited by the 

Institute of Engineers of Ireland - IEI). 

Holders of a Bachelor of Engineering 

(Honours) degree are eligible for 

membership of the IEI and are exempt 

from any further written examination 

on the path to qualifying as a Chartered 

Engineer. Honours graduates are also 

eligible for associate membership of 

the Institution of Electrical Engineers 

(AMIEE) in the UK and membership 

of the Institution of Electrical and 

Electronic Engineers (MIEEE) in the US 

learning to harness your creative, 

intellectual and problem-solving 

skills and learning to collaborate 

in a team-based environment 

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working in one of the most dynamic 

and creative disciplines around 

today. From medical diagnostics 

to mobile communications, from 

internet gaming to transport 

systems – we are surrounded by the 

wonders of engineering. Engineering 

may be defined as the science of 

creating innovative, efficient and 

useful systems to serve society 

being immersed in the key elements 

of electronics, computers and 

communications engineering in lectures, 

tutorials, laboratory and project work 

spending up to six months developing 

your practical skills through an 

industrial work placement (with 

companies such as Amazon, Intel 

and HP - subject to availability) 



All Engineering 

students take common 

first, second and third 

year programmes. In 

third year, students 

spend six months on 

Second year 

Engineering 

modules may 

include: 

–– 

Solid State 

Electronics 

Third year 

Engineering 

modules may 

include: 

–– 

Signals & 

Systems 

Electronic Engineering with 

Computers stream – modules may 

include: 

–– 

Computer Vision 

–– 

Digital Signal Processing 

–– 

Asic Design & Architectures 

a work placement. 

–– 

Introduction –– 

Realtime & –– 

Information Theory 

In fourth year, all 

to 

Embedded 

–– 


students choose 

Telecommunications 

Systems 

–– 

Probability & 

one of three degree 

programmes: 

–– 

Analogue 

Electronic Engineering stream – 

Statistics 

Electronic Engineering, Electronics 1 


–– 

Software 

Electronic Engineering –– 

Differential 

–– 


Engineering 

with Computers and 

Equations 

–– 

Control Systems Design 

–– 

Electro- 

Electronic Engineering and 

–– 


magnetics & 

with Communications. 

Transform 

Propagation 

–– 

Wireless Digital Communications 

Methods 

(Mobile and Satellite Comms) 

First year Engineering 


–– 


Programming 

–– 

Electronic 

Engineering 

Fundamentals 

–– 

Introduction 

to Signal 

Processing 

–– 



Communications stream – modules 

may include: 

–– 


–– 


–– 

Digital Systems 1 

–– 

Physics For 

Engineers 1 

–– 

Engineering 

Mathematics 1 

–– 

Information Theory 

–– 

Wireless Digital Communications 

(Mobile and Satellite Comms) 

–– 


–– 

Solid State 

Electronics 

The Electronic Engineering and Biosciences Building at Maynooth University





Quick Facts 



–– 

Computing for 

Engineers 

–– 

Physics for 

Engineers 2 

–– 

Object- 

Oriented 

Programming 

–– 

Computation 

& Simulation 

–– 

Work 

Experience 


Computers stream – modules may 

include: 

–– 


–– 

Digital 

–– 

Modulation 

–– 

Engineering 

Mathematics 2 

–– 


Systems 

–– 

Systems Project 

Systems 2 

–– 

System 

Dynamics 

–– 

Complex 

Analysis 

and Vector 

Calculus 

–– 

Analogue 

Electronics 

Project 

& Coding 

Techniques 

–– 

Control 

Systems 

–– 

Computer & Communications 

Networks 

–– 

Computer Control Systems 

–– 

Innovation Management 

Electronic Engineering stream – 


–– 


Networks 

–– 

Computer Control Systems 

–– 

RF Circuits & Systems 

–– 


–– 



Communications stream – modules 

may include: 

–– 

Audio & Speech Processing 

–– 


Networks 

–– 

Rf Circuits & Systems 

–– 


CAO Code 


requirements 

Points 2014 




Applicants 

MH304 

Broad entry with unrestricted choice to pursue Engineering 

degree options in any of the following streams: 

–– 

Computer Engineering 

–– 


–– 

Communications Engineering 

You can decide which of the above streams you wish to take in 3rd year. 

2HC3 + 4OD3, English, Irish, HC3 in Mathematics or equivalent, 

OD3/HD3 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Biology, 

Chemistry, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry) or Technology. 

Applicants under 23 years of age need to have attained 

at least 300 points in their Leaving Certificate or 

equivalent plus basic entry requirements. 

Special Mathematics Examination: Applicants who do not 

have the required HC3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics 

may take this examination, which is based on the Leaving 

Certificate Higher Level syllabus. The examination takes 

place in late August. See our website for sample papers. 

435 (Common entry to Electronic Engineering) 

4 years 




No 


At Maynooth, we view Engineering students 

as apprentice professionals, preparing to 

steer Ireland toward its 21st century goal 

of becoming a ‘knowledge economy’. There 

are many interesting and challenging career 

opportunities available and engineering graduates 

are in high demand in Ireland and abroad. 

Maynooth is ideally situated close to major 

technology companies, such as Intel, IBM and 

Hewlett-Packard, all of whom have a very 

strong demand for engineering graduates. 

Students may also opt to use their problemsolving 

and team management skills to pursue 

careers in areas such as finance, biomedical 

engineering, management and marketing.




in Product Design MH305 

268 – 269 

Why is the BSc in Product Design for me 


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acquiring a broad understanding 

The RoboCup is an international research initiative aimed at advancing state-of-the-art intelligent autonomous 

robotics – and it’s an excellent environment for students to showcase their innovative research. It is part of 

a joint research programme in intelligent systems between Maynooth University and Intel Labs Europe. 

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the creation of new products 

built with the user in mind 

being at the heart of successful 

product innovation by bridging the 

gap between technology and the 

market, in a human-centred way 

a diverse and exploratory learning 

experience guided by a lecturing 

team made up of specialists with 

extensive industry experience 

across product, graphic, engineering, 

electronic, furniture, medical 

and sports equipment design 

learning to harness your creative, 

artistic, and problem-solving skills 

gaining a relevant understanding 

of technology and materials, and a 

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of product design from both an 

engineering and a marketing point of 

view - leading you to create solutions 

that balance business viability, human 

desirability and technical feasibility 

a highly practical course, with 

an emphasis on project-based 

learning, workshops, laboratory 

sessions, and group work 

the opportunity to take a six month, 

full-time work experience placement, 

in a relevant employment setting 

(subject to availability), which will 

ensure that knowledge gained through 

coursework is consolidated into reallife 

experience. Work experience also 

provides an opportunity to meet and 

impress potential future employers 

sensitive awareness of human needs and 

what our students say - susmitha galla 

Contact 

behaviour through user-centred design 

“The BE has enabled me to gain important technical 

experience through varied practical work and teambased 

projects, through which I was able to find my 

technical strengths within Electronic Engineering. 

I did my 3rd year internship in Vodafone and got 

the opportunity to develop professional skills, as 

well as get a valuable taste of the working world.” 

Electronic Engineering Department, 

Engineering Building, North Campus 

Tel: (01) 7086057 



If you are interested in engineering 



(through Science) or Multimedia, Mobile and Web 

Development (through Science)....page 231 

Product Design....page 269 

Engineering Science as a Science subject....page 80 

Susmitha Galla, Student 

Product Design Degree Show 2014

Bachelor of Science in Product Design 




Quick Facts 


CAO Code 

MH305 


–– 


Embedded Electronic 

Design 

–– 

Physics for Engineers 

–– 

Creative Thinking and 

Design 

–– 


for Technology 

–– 

Design 

Conceptualisation & 

Model Making 

–– 


Marketing & Sales 

–– 


Fundamentals 

–– 

Manufacturing 

Processes 

–– 

Universal Design 

Project 

–– 

Innovating Radical 

Products and Brands 

–– 

Digital Imaging 

–– 

Research Design & 

Statistics 

–– 

Ethnography & 

Anthropology 

for Design 

–– 

Design for 

Environment & 

Sustainability 

–– 

Design Process 

& Projects 

–– 

Intellectual 

Property 

–– 

Design Thinking 

–– 

Advanced 

Materials & 

Design for 

Manufacture 

–– 

Group Design 

Project - Final Year 

–– 

Final Year 

Individual Project 

Proposal 


requirements 

Points 2014 



2HC3 & 4OD3, passes in English & Irish & OB3/HD3 in 

Mathematics, OD3/HD3 in one of the following subjects: 

–– 

Laboratory Science subject (Agricultural Science, 

–– 

Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Physics-with-Chemistry) 

–– 

Engineering 

–– 

Technology 

–– 

Construction Studies 

–– 

Design and Communication Graphics 

365* (*Random selection - not everyone on these points was admitted) 

4 years (including a 6 month work placement 




–– 

Embedded Electronic 

Design Project 

–– 

Design Tools & Drawing: 

Solid Works and 3D 

Modelling 

–– 

Material Properties 

–– 


for Technology 

–– 

The Designer’s 

Sketchbook 

–– 

Design Project 


–– 

Design History & 

Culture 

–– 

Computer Aided 

Design Visualisation 

–– 

Entrepreneurship and 

the Business Idea 

–– 

Usability, Ergonomics 

& Aesthetics 

–– 

Marketing 

Management 

Product designers are key to innovation in the modern 

world. As technological competence spreads globally, 

businesses are placing greater focus on achieving 

market success through design. Graduates will be 

capable of understanding and driving innovation in 

many spheres of life, especially those involving design 

and technology, its application or assessment. 

–– 

Product 

Design Work 

Placement 

–– 

Innovation 

Management 

–– 

Final Year 

Individual Project 

–– 

Systematic Design 

Methods 

Students may consider career areas such as 

product design, technical marketing, new 

product development, design management, 

project management, public administration, 

technology business management and most 

other design disciplines. Other professional 

roles are also an option, such as economist, 

business analyst, or public administrator. 


Applicants 



No 

what our students say - Stuart cameron 

“Having just finished my 3rd year of Product Design 

at Maynooth, I am enjoying it more than ever. While 

it is hard work, there is a lot of variety in the course. I 

chose Product Design here for two reasons; because 

of the course structure and the work placement. I was 

lucky enough to do two placements, both having given 

me incredible opportunities - Makers&Brothers who 

are a design/craft retailer in Blackrock, Co. Dublin 

and DesignPartners, a big consultancy firm in Bray”. 

Contact 

Department of Design Innovation 

BL 1.19, Rowan House, North Campus 

Phone: +353 1 708 6634 


Tweet @NUIMDesign 

If you are interested in product design 




Development (Arts entry)......page 219 


Entrepreneurship..........page 300

Bachelor of Arts in Finance 

MH401 




Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 Semester 1 

Take Economics and Finance & Accounting 

In second year you may choose to 

–– 

Econometrics 

Why is the Bachelor of Arts in Finance for me 

plus select one of the following subjects: 

–– 

Business 

–– 


–– 

English 

–– 

Geography 

–– 

German* 

–– 

Greek 

–– 

History 

–– 


–– 

Law 

–– 

Mathematical Studies (recommended 

for those who wish to take the ba 

Finance single major route) 

–– 

Philosophy 

–– 

Politics 

–– 

Spanish * 


–– 

Microeconomics ( Markets, Welfare and 

take the single major in Finance 

(including the parts of Economics 

important to Finance) or the 

major/minor option (Finance 

combined with one other minor 

subject, from the list opposite, 

in second and third year). In both 

cases, some of the following 

Finance modules may be taken: 

–– 

Intermediate Microeconomics 

–– 


Analysis for Economics and 

Business 

–– 


–– 


–– 

Financial Accounting 3 

–– 

Calculus III (optional for those 

with first year Mathematics) 


–– 

Derivatives 1: 

Forwards, Futures & 

Swaps 

–– 

Advanced Financial 

Accounting 

–– 

Economics of the 

European Union 

–– 

Advanced 


–– 


Environment & 

Natural Resources 

–– 

Fixed Income Markets 

(International 

Financial Markets & 

Institutions) 

–– 

Financial Crises and 

Regulation 


̏̏ 

̏̏ 

learning about the financial 

sector - made up of lenders and 

borrowers, big investors and small 

savers, risk lovers and risk haters, 

innovators and regulators 

understanding why currencies rise 

and fall, stock markets boom and 

bust, property values soar and crash 

and why interest rates fluctuate 

̏̏ 

learning how the financial system 

works from the perspective of the 

borrower and of the lender, how 

assets are traded, how international 

markets are linked, how governments 

try to control financial markets, and 

how financial markets respond 

̏̏ 

learning how to use analytical tools – 

including mathematics, deductive logic 

and applied statistics – to examine 

problems and devise logical solutions 


–– 

Introduction to Macroeconomics 

–– 

Microeconomics (Competitive Markets 

and Government Policy) 

–– 

Introduction to Quantitative Analysis 

Finance & Accounting modules may 

include: 

–– 

Introduction to Accounting 

–– 


–– 

Financial Accounting/Principles of 

Finance 1 & 2 

–– 


Methods for Economics and 

Business) 

–– 

Corporate Finance (Financial 

Management) 

–– 

Financial Modelling 

–– 


Institutions 

–– 


–– 


–– 


–– 

Investments 

(Portfolio Selection & 

Analysis) 

–– 


An Analysis of 

Options and Credit 

Derivatives 

–– 


–– 


–– 

Irish Economy 

–– 

Competition & 

Regulation 

–– 


̏̏ 

the opportunity to take a single 

major in Finance or a major/minor 

with another Arts subject 

* available to study at 

beginner or advanced level 

–– 


and Life Decisions

Bachelor of Arts in Finance 



Accounting and Finance MH403 

274 – 275 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH401 


in English & Irish & a 

third language, OC3/ 



Finance graduates have strong numeracy skills 

coupled with an ability to think critically and 

analytically – invaluable assets in a wide range 

of employment spheres. Graduates can be found 

in the banking and financial services industry, 

economic consultancy, finance/economic units of 

public and private sector organisations, financial/ 

economic research, journalism, and teaching. 

Points 2014 370 

Duration 

of degree 




Some graduates undertake further study 

to qualify as accountants; they can receive 

exemptions from equivalent examination papers 

from the professional accounting bodies. 

Michael Hayden’s research examines financial management practices in small 

and micro businesses with a particular focus on farm enterprises 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 







Contact 

Department of Economics, Finance and 

Accounting, Rhetoric House, South Campus 

Sandra Doherty, Senior Executive Assistant 

Tel: 01 708 3728 



Why is the Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance for me 


̏̏ 

̏̏ 

obtaining an in-depth knowledge 

of the theoretical and practical 

aspects of accounting and finance 

studying accounting and finance 

together, gaining technical accounting 

̏̏ 

benefiting from exemptions from 

all of CAP 1 examinations from 

Chartered Accountants Ireland and 

equivalent examination papers 

from the ACCA, CIMA and CPA 

professional accounting bodies 

If you are interested in FINANCE 


̏̏ 

and strong financial analysis skills 

pursuing a career in accounting after 

International Finance and Economics......page 292 

Accounting and Finance........page 275 

graduation but have the flexibility 

of an alternate career in finance

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Finance 





Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 Semester 1 

Take all three subjects 

–– 

Economics 

–– 

Accounting & Finance 

–– 

Mathematics 

Economics modules include: 

–– 

Microeconomics ( Markets, Welfare 

and Consumer Choice) 

–– 


–– 

Microeconomics (Competitive 

Markets and Government Policy) 

–– 

Introduction to Quantitative Analysis 

Accounting & Finance modules include: 

–– 


–– 


–– 

Financial Accounting/Principles of 

Finance 2 

Mathematics modules include: 

–– 

Calculus 

–– 


–– 


–– 


–– 

Management & Cost 

Accounting 

–– 

Intermediate 


–– 


Analysis for Economics 

and Business 

–– 



–– 


–– 

Taxation: Income Tax & Vat 

–– 


(Financial Management) 

–– 

Econometrics 

(Statistical Methods for 

Economics and Business) 

–– 

Ethics and Corporate 

Governance 

–– 

Management Accounting 

- a Current Perspective 

(Corporate Strategy) 

–– 


Accounting 

–– 

Derivatives 1: Forwards, 


–– 

Business Law & the Legal 

Process 

–– 


Regulation 

–– 

Advanced Management & 


–– 


Reporting 

–– 

Investments (Portfolio 

Selection & Analysis) 

–– 

Derivatives 2: An Analysis 

of Options and Credit 

Derivatives 

–– 

Law & Governance 

–– 


Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH403 

Points 2014 405 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 















Graduates are likely to be primarily focused 

on a professional accountancy qualification 

in practice or industry, but may also consider 

careers in management and tax consultancy, 

financial services and the public service. 

what our students say - hilda & darragh 

Hilda Wall, Ernst & Young 

“What can I say about my four years in Maynooth I 

completed a BA in Accounting & Finance and then an 

MA in Accounting . It was the most enjoyable time of 

my life and it was truly a life changing experience”. 

Darragh Quinn, Glanbia Trainee 

Accountant & CIMA prize winner 

“The BA Accounting and Finance provided me with 

a solid platform and core competences which I 

used instantly to adapt to and indeed exceed, 

all obstacles that have arisen in the business 

environment in Glanbia to date. En route to my 

professional CIMA qualification I have consistently 

encountered exam questions and topics, which 

the lectures in Maynooth University had already 

introduced me to and prepared me for”. 

Contact 

Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting 

Sandra Doherty, Senior Executive Assistant, 


Tel: 01 708 3728 



If you are interested in accounting 

and finance you might also like our 

degrees in 

Business and Accounting....page 289 


Finance........page 272

Bachelor of Business Studies 

in Business and Management MH404 


Why is the Bachelor of Business Studies in Business and Management for me 


̏̏ 

A business degree that gives you a 

broad understanding of business 

coupled with opportunities to deepen 

your knowledge through work 

placement and specialist options 

in management and marketing, 

operations, innovation and 

entrepreneurship amongst others 

̏ ̏ How business motivate, organize 

and manage people, teams and 

customers to build and buy 

their products and services 

̏̏ 

Understanding the principles 

and practices through which 

business is organized to create 

and capture financial returns 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

Gaining an excellent appreciation 

of the functional areas that are the 

engine of a business, including: 

marketing, management, operations 

and supply chains, information 

technology, accounting and 

finance, strategy and leadership 

Learning key skills for life long 

work, including how to analyse 

and think critically about how 

to solve business problems 

Availing of the opportunity to take 

a work placement in a multi-national 

or Irish firm for a year - providing 

you with practical business work 

experience that can enhance your 

employment skills upon graduation 



The first year of the degree sets 

the foundations for future years 

through introducing classical 

theory and contemporary thought 

about business and management. 

We explore answers to 

questions such as: where does 

contemporary management come 

from, and why do we choose to 

structure our organisations and 

business models in particular 

ways; what happens to people 

when they choose to work for 

an organisation, and how can we 

improve this experience in a way 

that will benefit organisations 

and employees, and; how can 

business organisations address 

the big challenges facing the 

world today 



established in the first by 

examining the functional ways 

in which businesses apply 


strategic theories in order 

to create various types of 

value and to solve problems 

in ways that benefit multiple 

stakeholders. Students will 

explore a variety of different 

organisational functions and 

activities and are encouraged 

to extend their exploration of 

potential career paths that 

match their skills, capabilities 

and attributes with the 

real issues and challenges 

experienced in a variety of 

organisational settings. 

The final year of the degree 

focuses on how the theories 

and concepts encountered 

at the foundational level, 

and the practices explored 

at the functional level can be 

deployed at the strategic level 

for organisations. This means 

bringing the thinking of the 

student to the level of that of 

the senior manager who must 

contend balancing the need to 

meet organisational objectives 

with the broader social role 

of the organisation in the 

contemporary world.

Bachelor of Business Studies in Business & Management 




Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH404 

Points 2014 435 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 





3 years (4 years if you 

choose to take the one 

year work placement 

option in third year) 







Career options for graduates of the BBS/BBA in 

Business and Management are extensive. Graduates 

are well placed to join service or manufacturing 

organisations in general management, marketing, 

sales, operations, accounting, project management, 

MIS and human resource management functions. 

Careers in banking and financial institutions are 

also common options. Careers in consulting, 

public service and not-for-profit organisations 

are all potential options. Many graduates will wish 

to take a postgraduate course before taking up 

employment, and Maynooth University offers a 

range of suitable high-quality programmes. 

what our students say - garreth cullen 

“I’ve really enjoyed studying for a BBS Business 

& Management degree at Maynooth. The 

University has given me so much in a short 

period of time. I’ve enjoyed every success 

and challenge so far and I’m really looking 

forward to what awaits me in my final year”. 

If you are interested in business 

and management you might also like 

our degrees in 

BCL (Law and Business)......page 285 

Equine Business........page 282 


Marketing....page 296 

Entrepreneurship...page 300 

Contact 

School of Business, Department of 

Management, Rowan House, North Campus 

Tel: 01 708 6520 


Tweet @NUIMBiz 


Gary Hurley – Maynooth Golf Scholar 

Leading Amateur at the Irish Open 

Maynooth University’s Gary 

Hurley (second year –Business & 

Management) was placed as the 

top Irish amateur at the 2014 Irish 

Open at Fota Island, Co.Cork. 

Gary opened with a solid round of 72 (+1) to lie 

a single shot outside the cut mark but showed 

his class in round two by firing six birdies in a 

sensational round of five under 66 to go into 

the weekend tied for 16th place with the likes of 

defending champion Paul Casey on four under. 

After enduring a rough ten over 81 in round three, 

Hurley showed his character and regrouped 

to shoot a final round 73 to finish in a tie for 

73rd place on a score of eight over. From the 

four top Irish amateurs competing, Gary was 

the only one to make the halfway cut of one 

under par which Irish golfing stars Shane Lowry 

and world number 7 Rory McIlroy missed. 

Gary’s final stroke of the tournament was fitting 

and heard around the course by holing a 25 

foot birdie putt on the 18th green in front of 

a sizeable group of supporters made up of his 

hometown Aglish, home club West Waterford 

and teammates from Maynooth University. 

The 21 year old Irish International from West 

Waterford is the first Paddy Harrington 

golf scholar to compete at the Irish Open. 

Interestingly, Gary competed against two of 

Maynooth University’s honorary doctorate 

recipients - Padraig Harrington and current 

Ryder Cup Captain Paul McGinley - who 

where both honoured at the launch of the 

golf scholarship scheme in 2006. 

This Irish Open topped a list of stellar 

performances by Gary during the 2013-14 year 

which included; 15th at the Patriot All America in 

Arizona comprising the best collegiate golfers 

in the United States, 11th at South African 

Amateur Stroke Play, 3rd for Ireland at the 

European Nations Cup in Spain, 4th at the Irish 

Intervarsity Championship, tied 5th at the R&A 

Foundation Bursary Tournament in Scotland 

which he was defending, semi-finals at the West 

of Ireland, 3rd at the East of Ireland, 4th at 

the Lytham Trophy in England, 15th at the St. 

Andrew Links Trophy, in Scotland and tied 5th 

at the English Stroke play Brabazon Trophy. 

Gary has benefited from the Paddy 

Harrington Golf Scholarship at NUI Maynooth 

which is now viewed as one of the leading 

performance golf programmes in Europe. 

For more information on the golf scholarship 

programme visit: www.nuimgolf.com 

Garreth Cullen, Student

Bachelor of Arts in Equine Business 

MH405 


Why study Equine Business 

The equine industry in Ireland consists 

of two distinct yet symbiotic sectors, the 

thoroughbred breeding and racing sector 

(thoroughbred) and the equestrian breeding 

and riding sector (sport horse). 

Combined the sectors contribute €1.7billion to the 

Irish economy annually and employ approximately 

29,000 people (Dukes Report 2010, UCD, 2012). 

It is one of Ireland’s most successful indigenous 

industries and is renowned worldwide for the 

quality of horses produced and the expertise 

and professionalism of the people involved in the 

industry. It is a traditionally successful industry, 

which also contributes to the sporting, leisure 

and tourism and cultural life of the nation. 

‘Horse breeding is an indigenous Irish industry that 

is spread throughout the country and operating 

in a premium global market. It is precisely the 

kind of industry which Ireland needs to sustain 

and develop as part of our economic recovery.’ 

(An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, ITBA Expo 2012) 

The School of Business at Maynooth, has 

created a unique course for students who 

would like to pursue an exciting and rewarding 

management career in this dynamic sector. 

The course combines a comprehensive business 

degree with an equine business specialism. A degree 

in equine business grants you the ability to engage 

with a rapidly changing world by creating value 

for organisations within both the equine industry 

and the wider economy, and for yourself. It will 

introduce you to a broad range of disciplines, which 

encompass strategy, marketing, management, 

information technology, human resource 

management, economics, finance and psychology. 

This is in addition to the specialist equine modules, 

which have been developed with industry experts 

and focus on the development of professional 

management skills for the equine industry. As 

well as learning to communicate, analyse and 

think critically, opportunities to work in, and lead 

teams, are plentiful throughout the curriculum: all 

of which are skills, which are heavily sought after 

by employers in the contemporary workplace. 

This degree includes an opportunity to take a 

one-year work placement or spend Third Year 

studying in either the University of Arizona on a 

Racetrack Industry programme or the University 

of Kentucky. Such opportunities can enhance 

your CV with valuable experience and increase 

employment opportunities upon graduation. 

Career options 


on a career in the equine industry (Stud Farm 

Management, Racetrack Management, Regulatory 

Organisations, Industry Bodies, Bloodstock Sales, 

Marketing/Promotions, Betting Sector, Equine 

Leisure, Recreation & Tourism Sector, Self Employed, 

Ancillary Businesses e.g. Feed, transport, veterinary 

services, equipment, insurance, accountancy, 

teaching, etc) but will also be well qualified to work 

in industries unrelated to the equine sector, such 

as in banking or financial services, business and 

management, marketing, and the public sector. Many 

graduates often take a postgraduate course before 

taking up employment, and Maynooth University 

offers a range of suitable high-quality programmes. 



The first year of 

the degree sets 

the foundations 

for future years 

through introducing 

classical theory and 

contemporary thought 

about business 

and management 

within the core 

business module. 

Topics addressed 

within the specialist 

equine modules 

include the size 

and economic 

importance of both 

the thoroughbred and 

sport horse sectors of 

the industry relative to 

our main competitors, 

numbers employed, 

financial structures 

supporting the sector, 

the regulatory/ 

governing authorities 

and other relevant 

industry bodies. 

Experts in the 

equine industry 

join the class for a 

speaker series that 

runs through equine 

business modules. 



established in the first year 

by examining the functional 

ways in which businesses apply 


strategic theories in order 

to create various types of 

value and to solve problems 

in ways that benefit multiple 

stakeholders. Students will also 

learn about the size, nature, 

organisation, regulation and 

educational requirements of the 

Irish equine leisure & tourism 

industry relative to our main 

competitors. They will discuss 

the various disciplines and 

activities, which make up the 

different sectors of the industry 

and explore their potential for 

development in the future. 

Students will examine the 

importance of the breeding 

sector as the foundation stone 

of the equine industry and 

discuss the importance of stud 

farm design & maintenance, 

selection criteria used when 

selecting mares and stallions 

for retirement to stud, the 

registration process, sales 

selection, entry & preparation, 

sales analysis, advertising & 

marketing, record keeping, 

importance of compliance 

with relevant legislation and 

the management of disease 

prevention & control. 

The final year of the degree focuses 

on how the theories and concepts 

encountered at the foundational level, 

and the practices explored at the 

functional level can be deployed at 

the strategic level for organisations. 

Within the specialised equine 

modules student will study among 

other topics racecourse & equine 

event management and Equine 

Business Financial Management. 

Topics covered in this year include 

an examination of the principles 

of equine event management and 

race day organisation and discuss 

in detail event planning (purpose of 

event, target audience, marketing/ 

branding, advertising/promotions, 

public relations, sponsorship), 

health & safety requirements, risk 

assessment, budget & cost control, 

event operations (week/day of 

event) and post event evaluation. 

Students will also gain insights into 

business financial management 

from an Equine perspective, 

examining the principles of 

bloodstock accounting, bloodstock 

valuation and taxation and review 

sources of finance and loan 

proposals to financial institutions. 

Students will also gain insights 

into bloodstock insurance 

including the importance of 

property, personal and employer’s 

liability insurance, Care, Custody 

& Control, Equine Mortality 

and Stallion Fertility cover.

Bachelor of Arts in Equine Business 


BCL (Law and Accounting) or 

BCL (Law and Business) MH406 

284 – 285 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH405 

Points 2014 355 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 





3 years (4 years if you 

choose to take the one 

year work placement 

or study abroad 

option in third year) 







Student Profile - michelle daly 

“Applying to Maynooth was one of the best decisions 

I ever made and the BBS in Equine Business has gone 

above and beyond my expectations. The course 

is engaging, interesting, and unique in its content 

and provides a solid platform for anyone wanting 

to become involved with the Equine industry”. 

Contact 

Contact the School of Business, 

Department of Management, 

Rowan House, North Campus 

Tel: 01 708 6520 

Fax: 01 708 6519 




If you are interested in equine business 


BCL (Law and Business)......page 285 

Business and Management........page 278 


Marketing....page 296 

Entrepreneurship...page 300 

Why is the BCL (Law and Business) or the bcl (Law and Accounting) for me 


̏̏ 

gaining a broad, informed 

understanding of the core theories, 

concepts and methods that 

underpin the legal regulation of 

business and commercial life 

̏ ̏ developing your facilities for argument 

and reasoning, for clear thinking, and 

for the analysis of complicated ideas 

through the study of law and business 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

gaining detailed knowledge of the 

legal, business, enterprise and 

innovation policies and institutions 

that shape the current domestic, 

regional and global environment 





affecting individuals, families, 

corporations and the State 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

̏̏ 

gaining a firm grounding in all key 

areas of business administration 

and management, acquiring skills 

in areas such as marketing, human 

resources and business law 

acquiring a thorough grounding in 

the fundamental areas of legal study, 

including foundational legal principles, 

legal systems, and the role of Irish, 

European, and International law 

availing of exemptions (upon graduation) 

from CAP 1 examinations from the 

Institute of Chartered Accountants in 

Ireland and equivalent examination 

papers from the ACCA, CIMA and CPA 

professional accounting bodies (if 

taking the Law and Accounting route) 

Michelle Daly, Student

BCL (Law and Accounting) or BCL (Law and Business) 



You will choose your study route after admission 

to the University in September. Depending on which 

route you choose (Law and Business LWB, or Law and 

Accounting LWA) you will take equal parts (30 credits) 

Law and Business or Law and Accounting in all three 

years of your degree. 




Law modules may include: 





–– 

Contract Law II 

–– 

Company Law 

–– 

Eu Law II 

–– 

Evidence 

–– 


–– 

Land Law II 

–– 

Equity and Trusts II 



–– 

Contract Law 

–– 

Law of Torts 

–– 

Introduction to Legal Systems 

Business modules may include: 

–– 

Innovations - Ideas that Changed 

the World 

–– 

Introduction to Management & 

Teams 

–– 

Introduction to Marketing & Sales 


–– 

Criminal Law 

–– 

EU Law 

–– 



–– 

Financial Accounting for Non- 

Accountants 

–– 

Operations and Supply Chain 

Management 

–– 

Managing in International 

Environments 

–– 

Human Resource 

Management 


–– 


–– 

Land Law 

–– 

Jurisprudence 

Business modules may 

include: 

–– 

Strategic Marketing 

–– 

Managing Information 

Technology for Business 

–– 

Strategic Human 

Resource 

Management 


–– 

Organisational Behaviour 

–– 

Critical Thinking for Professionals 

–– 

Contemporary Issues in 

Management 

–– 

The Business Landscape 

Accounting modules may include: 

–– 


–– 



–– 

Organisation Theory & Design 

–– 

Marketing Management 

–– 

Management Information 

Systems & Information 

–– 

International Human Resource 

Management 

–– 

Leadership & Ethics 


–– 


–– 

Taxation: Income Tax & Vat 

Business modules may 

include: 

–– 


–– 

Negotiation and Dispute 

Resolution 

–– 

Business, Ethics & Society 

–– 

Global Supply Chain 

Management 

Accounting modules may 

include: 

–– 



–– 


Reporting 


–– 



–– 


–– 


Accounting 

Accounting modules may 

include: 

–– 

Ethics and Corporate 

Governance 

–– 

Management Accounting - 

A Current Perspective 

–– 


Accounting 


Graduates of either programme will be in a position 



entry to the solicitors’ profession, or the King’s Inns 

Barrister-at- Law Degree entrance examinations 

for entry to the barristers’ profession.The written 

and oral skills that law graduates acquire are also in 

demand in the public and private sectors in Ireland, 

as well as in European institutions. The study of 

business skills as part of the Law and Business 

degree opens up additional career options, including 

enterprise, management, administration, the media, 

and consultancy, and will be of particular value to 

those wishing to pursue careers in major law firms. 

The Law and Accounting degree attracts significant 

exemptions from relevant accounting bodies; see 

the website for further details. Graduates are 

likely to be primarily focused on a professional 

accountancy qualification, but they can also consider 

careers in service or manufacturing organisations in 

general management, marketing, sales, operations, 

accounting, project management, MIS and human 

resource management functions. Careers in banking 

and financial institutions are also common options.

BCL (Law and Accounting) or BCL (Law and Business) 



Business & Accounting MH407 

288 – 289 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 


requirements 

Points 2014 445 




Applicants 



–– 

LWB - Law and Business 

–– 

LWA - Law and Accounting 

–– 


Students have up to four weeks to select their degree option 

following admission. You can apply for MH406 only once. 

2HC3 & 4OD3 & passes in English & Irish & a 

third language, OC3/HD3 Mathematics 

3 years (4 years with Erasmus/study abroad option) 




Why is the Bachelor of Arts in Business and Accounting for me 


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learning about key areas of management 

and accounting while preparing for a 

professional career as an accountant 

working as an accountant in 

an accountancy practice, in 

consultancy or in industry 

gaining an excellent foundation 

in leadership and management 

of organisations, as well as 

financial analysis and the 

measurement of performance 

studying business and accounting 

together so that you develop an excellent 

set of technical accounting skills, 

coupled with a thorough appreciation of 

the world of business and management 

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understanding the issues senior 

business managers face 

availing of exemptions (upon graduation) 

from CAP 1 examinations from the 

Institute of Chartered Accountants in 

Ireland and equivalent examination 

papers from the ACCA, CIMA and CPA 

professional accounting bodies 

developing skills in marketing, 

management, and human resource 

management – as well as strong financial 

and numeracy abilities – which will make 

you a valuable member of any business 

team, should you decide against a 

career in accountancy at a later stage 


Careers in consulting, public service and not-for- 

Contact 

School of Business, Rowan House, North Campus 

Tel: 01 708 6520 


Tweet: @NUIMBiz 


Law Department, Dr Louise Kennefick, South Campus 

Tel: 01 708 4774 

Tweet: @NUIMLaw 


www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law If you 

are interested i n accounting, 


on a professional accountancy qualification, 

but they can also consider careers in service or 

manufacturing organisations in general management, 

marketing, sales, operations, accounting, 

project management, MIS and human resource 

management functions. Careers in banking and 

financial institutions are also common options. 

profit organisations are all potential options. Many 

graduates will wish to take a postgraduate course 

before taking up employment, and the University 

offers a range of suitable high-quality programmes. 

Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting: 

Sandra Doherty, Senior Executive 

If you are interested in Law and Business 

or Law and Accounting you might also like our 

degrees in 

Assistant. Tel: 01 708 3728 



Law (LLB)...page 213 

BCL (Law and Arts)...page 206 

Law through Arts...page 110 


Finance........page 272

Bachelor of Arts in Business & Accounting 



What will I study Sample Course Plan – Bachelor of Arts in Business and Accounting 

equal parts (30 credits) business and accounting in all three years of the degree 

Quick Facts 


CAO Code 

MH407 


Accounting modules: 

–– 


–– 


Business modules: 

–– 

Specific business & management 

modules in the first year of the 

degree set the foundations 

for future years through 

introducing classical theory and 

contemporary thought about 

business and management 


–– 


–– 


Accounting 

–– 



–– 

Specific business & 

management modules in the 

second year of the degree build 

on the foundations established 

in the first 


–– 


Accounting 

–– 

Derivatives 1: Forwards, 



–– 



the theories, concepts and 

practices encountered in 

first and second year can 

be pulled together and 




requirements 

Points 2014 405 




Applicants 


2HC3 & 4OD3 & passes in English, Irish & a third 

language, OC3/HD3 Mathematics 

3 years (4 years if you choose to take the one 

year work placement option in third year) 






–– 

Financial Accounting 2 /Principles 

of Finance 

–– 

Introduction to Quantitative 

Analysis 


–– 

Specific business & management 

modules in the first year of the 

degree set the foundations 

for future years through 

introducing classical theory and 

contemporary thought about 

business and management 


–– 


–– 

Taxation: Income Tax & VAT 

–– 

Corporate Finance (Financial 

Management) 


–– 

Specific business & 

management modules in the 

second year of the degree build 

on the foundations established 

in the first 


–– 



–– 

Derivatives 2: An Analysis 

of Options and Credit 

Derivatives 

–– 



–– 



the theories, concepts and 

practices encountered in 

first and second year can 

be pulled together and 



Contact 

School of Business, 

Rowan House, North Campus 

Tel: 01 708 6520 

Fax: 01 708 6519 


Tweet @ NUIMBiz 


Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting: 

Sandra Doherty, Senior Executive Assistant. 

Tel: 01 708 3728 



If you are interested in business and 

accounting you might also like our degrees in 

Accounting and Finance.......p 275 

Finance....page 272 

International Finance and Economics...page 292 

Business and Management...page 278

Bachelor of Arts in International 

Finance and Economics MH408 



First year Second year third year fourth year 

Why is the Bachelor of Arts in International Finance and Economics for me 


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being prepared both intellectually 

and practically for employment in 

the highly competitive and dynamic 

world of international finance 

being immersed in financial and 

economics topics – both the theory 

and the real-world issues – from a 

national and global perspective 

the option to study a language or 

to enhance your technical skills 

through computer science and 

higher level mathematics 

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availing of an international placement 

with a bank, financial services firm, 

intercontinental agency, or financial 

institution. This will give you handson 

experience and an insight into how 

international finance works in practice 

developing your written and 

oral presentation skills 

the opportunity to spend a year 

abroad working and/or studying 

in an international setting 


You will take a range of finance 

and economics modules 

including: 

–– 


Welfare and Consumer 

Choice) 

You will take a 

range of finance 

and economics 


–– 

Intermediate 


–– 

International 

Year Abroad 

This may take 

the form of one 

of the following: 


finance and economics 


–– 

Econometrics 

–– 

Advanced 


–– 

Intermediate 

–– 

one year work 

–– 



–– 

Calculus 1 

–– 

Introduction to Data 

Analysis 

Choose either 

Option A or Option B 

Option A: choose one 

language from 

–– 

Chinese Studies* 

–– 

French 

–– 

German 

–– 

Spanish* 

Option B: 

–– 


* Available to study at beginner or advanced level. 


Quantitative 

Analysis for 

Economics and 

Business 

–– 


European Union 

–– 

Corporate 

Finance 

–– 


Continue with 

either Option A or 

Option B 

Entry-level positions in international finance now 

require more than a good undergraduate degree 

in a relevant area. Successful candidates need to 

have a deep and broad knowledge of international 

finance and economics in the post-crisis world, work 

experience, and something extra, such as fluency 

in another language or superior technical skills. 

placement 

–– 

one semester 

of study plus 

a six to nine 

month work 

placement 

–– 

one full year 

of study 

abroad 

–– 


Environment & 

Natural Resources 

–– 


Forwards, Futures & 

Swaps 

–– 

Fixed Income 

Markets 

(International 

Financial Markets & 

Institutions) 

–– 


Regulation 

Continue with either 


Graduates from this programme emerge mature 

and polished, with flexible skills to help them thrive 

in the competitive international jobs market.

Bachelor of Arts in International Finance & Economics 



What will I study (c0ntinued) 

First year Second year third year fourth year 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

MH408 

Contact 

Department of Economics, Finance and 

Accounting, Rhetoric House, South Campus 


–– 




–– 

Introduction to Quantitative 

Analysis 

–– 

Calculus 2 

–– 

Linear Algebra 1 

–– 

Financial Accounting 2 / 

Principles of Finance 

Continue with either Option A 

or Option B 

–– 

Intermediate 


–– 

Econometrics 

(Statistical 

Methods for 

Economics and 

Business) 

–– 

Corporate 

Finance 

(Financial 

Management) 

–– 

Information 

Economics 

–– 

Economics of 

Sport 

–– 

Financial 

Markets and 

Institutions 

Continue with 

either Option A or 

Option B 

–– 

International 

Year Abroad 

This may take 

the form of one 

of the following: 

–– 

one year work 

placement 

–– 

one semester 

of study plus 

a six to nine 

month work 

placement 

–– 

one full year 

of study 

abroad 

–– 

Investments 

(Portfolio Selection 

& Analysis) 

–– 

International 

Finance 

–– 

Irish Economy 

–– 

Competition & 

Regulation 

–– 


–– 


and Life Decisions 

–– 


An Analysis of 

Options and Credit 

Derivatives 

Continue with either 


Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

Points 2014 420 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 





Chinese: No requirement 

French: Leaving 

Certificate HC3 

German : Leaving 

Certificate HC3 

Spanish: No requirement 

4 years (includes 

required year abroad 

in third year) 





Sandra Doherty, Senior Executive Assistant 

Tel: 01 708 3728 

Email: maire.adderley@nuim.ie 


If you are interested in international 

finance and economics you might 


Finance......page 272 

Accounting and Finance......page 275 

Accounting through Arts.....page 38 

Economics through Arts...page 70 

FETAC link to 

this course 


application details


in Marketing MH410 




Students will receive a 

Students will have the 

Students will solidify their 

foundational knowledge and 

opportunity to build on their 

foundational knowledge in 

understanding of Marketing. 

foundational knowledge 

Marketing, to develop and 

Topics may include marketing 

developed in Year One and 

advance their own synthesis 

concepts, the 4p’s, market 

to apply, identify and analyse 

and evaluation skills through a 

research, sales, pricing, and 

their Marketing knowledge 

wide range of module topics. 

consumer behaviour to the 

through the following topics 

These topics allow students 

importance of management and 

in Year Two from branding, 

to compare, modify and 

the interplay of teams within 

communications, marketing for 

model strategy, to reflect 

organisations. Innovation focused 

management, and e-marketing. 

on the Internationalisation 

topics will provide students with 

These topics will be supported 

of Marketing as well as to 

Business students receive Marketing Excellence Awards from Dublin Coach 

insight into ideas that changed 

the world and invites students 

by financial accounting for nonaccountants 

as well as very 

critique the role of technology 

on marketing today through 

to nurture their own ideas! In 

valuable guidance for career 

the medium of social media, 

addition to this, Year One is 

development. 

communications and analysis 

Why is the Bachelor of Business Studies in Marketing for me 

underpinned by topics relating 

of marketing activity. 


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understanding where, when and how 

to career development as well 

as providing students with the 

Ultimately after three years 

of study, Marketing students 

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gaining a comprehensive 

grounding in all areas of marketing 

management, enterprise, operations 

management and strategy 

flexibility in your study options 

allowing you to follow a stream of study 

suited to your needs and interests 

marketing, management, business law, 

economics, operations management, 

organisational behaviour, leadership, 

human resources, innovation 

management – a broad range of 

topics preparing you for entry into 

multiple avenues of business 

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to spend your marketing budget to 

greatest effect, planning market 

research, developing strategic 

marketing plans and creating 

persuasive communications, while 

considering the needs of a multicultural, 

international business environment 

working with a wide range of existing and 

emerging marketing tools and channels, 

including digital media, search engine 

optimisation, social networking and 

experiential marketing. the programme 

will also challenge you to respond to 

case studies taken from a range of 

organisations, enhancing your learning 

fundamentals of economics 

and finance. 

will be equipped with the 

knowledge, skill set and 

passion to succeed in the world 

of Marketing. 

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developing core marketing skills 

and a thorough understanding of 

experience and allowing you to apply 

your knowledge to real-life scenarios 

how the marketing function fits into 

a wider organisational context

Bachelor of Business Studies in Marketing 


Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

MH410 

Points 2014 400 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 

2HC3 & 4OD3 , passes 














Career options for graduates of the BBS/BBA in 

Marketing are extensive. Graduates are well placed 

to join service or manufacturing organisations 

in general management, marketing, sales, 

operations, accounting, project management, MIS 

and human resource management functions. 

what our students say - jennifer dunne 

“I transferred to Marketing after firstly choosing 

to study a different course that wasn’t right for 

me and it was the best decision I ever made! 

When studying marketing you don’t just read 

books and write essays, it is a very diverse and 

practical course. This year we did a lot of group 

work in class, had guest speakers from industry 

and we got to conduct market research with an 

actual client which was a fantastic experience. 

Marketing is an interesting and very enjoyable 

course. The lecturers are approachable and 

helpful and the college campus has a great vibe”. 

contact 

School of Business, Department of 

Management, Rowan House, North Campus 


Maynooth win the Collingwood Cup 

Monday, March 3, 2014 

he tested Duffy with a fierce drive after cutting 

in from the left. While at the other end defender 

Niall Lanigan and Conor Mahony 

gave Maynooth University an 

historic first ever Irish Universities 

Collingwood Cup success, with 

two brilliantly headed goals, 

in an exciting decider with 

NUI Galway at Belfield. 

The Maynooth side really excelled in this 

annual four day tournament, with several 

fine displays that saw them secure their win 

the hard way by defeating holder UCD and 

UCC, two of the pre-tournament favourites, 

on their way to a well-deserved success. 

For NUI Galway it was disappointment once 

again, as they now have tasted defeat in four 

of the past six Collingwood Cup finals. 

Lanigan had Maynooth off to a dream start 

getting his head to a Conor Mahony cross from 

the left and brilliantly placed the ball well out of 

the reach of Galway ‘keeper Evan Duffy on five 

minutes. Galway were quickly on the offensive 

and Evan Boyce was close with a shot that went 

through the legs of Maynooth defender Daniel 

Campbell , but goalkeeper Nathan Murphy 

was alert to the danger and got a hand to it. 

Niall Conran then responded for Maynooth, and 

Eoin Hyland got back to clear an Evan Preston 

Kelly drive off the line and Sean Hoare was on 

hand to make a clearing tackle from Boyce in a 

hectic spell for Galway just before the break. 

Early in the second half Conran got in on goal, 

but his run was halted when he crashed into 

Duffy. The Maynooth striker sustained an injury 

that resulted in him being replaced by former 

League of Ireland star Shane Barrett on 55 

minutes. The turning point in the game came 

just over the hour mark, following a Maynooth 

free on the right, when full-back Hyland got 

clear to fire over a dangerous cross, and 

Mahony out-jumped the Galway defenders to 

head past Duffy for Maynooth’s second goal. 

The Corribsiders continued to chase the game 

and the experienced Mikey Creane went close 

before he finally pulled a goal back with a 

well-placed drive from outside the box with 13 

minutes remaining. But the Maynooth back four 

were outstanding (central defender Sean Hoare 

was later named Player of the Tournament) , and 

held firm seeing out the remaining minutes to 

take the famous old cup, which was celebrating 

its centenary back to its new home in Maynooth. 

Result: Irish Universities Collingwood Cup 

Final NUI Galway 1 / Maynooth University 2 

Tel: 01 708 6520 




If you are interested in marketing 


Business and Management...page 278 

Entrepreneurship....page 300 

Digital Media...page 188 

Jennifer Dunne, Student


in Entrepreneurship MH411 








Entrepreneurship modules, which 


Entrepreneurship modules, 

may include: 

may include: 

which may include: 

–– 

Creative Thinking and Design 

–– 

Innovating Radical Products 

–– 

New Venture 

–– 

Innovations - Ideas that Changed 

the World 

–– 


Welfare and Consumer Choice) 

–– 


–– 

Career Development - Executive 

Edge 

–– 

Introduction to Management & 

Teams 

–– 

Introduction to Marketing 

& Sales 

and Brands 

–– 

New Venture Planning Project 

–– 

Financial Accounting for Non- 

Accountants 

–– 

Career Development - Working 

in the Services Environment 

–– 

Brand Management 

–– 


–– 

Managing Intellectual Property 

in Business 

–– 

Operations and Supply Chain 

Management 

Opportunity - Evaluation 

and Screening 

–– 

Strategic Marketing 

–– 

International Marketing 

–– 

Social Media 

–– 

Managing Information 

Technology for Business 

–– 

New Venture 

Opportunity - Evaluation 

and Screening 

Semester 2 

Why is the Bachelor of Business Studies in Entrepreneurship for me 


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learning how to set-up, finance, run 

and manage your own business 

using the tools of business 

and entrepreneurship to 

work in the third sector 

using your creativity and flair and 

converting your ideas into action 

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bringing your entrepreneurial mindset 

to work in areas like education, crime 

prevention, smart-cities and healthcare 

honing your skills so that you 

can communicate your ideas 

with clarity and precision 

the excitement of business - not the 

bureaucracy of large organisations 

Semester 2 



may include: 

–– 

Entrepreneurship and the 

Business Idea 

–– 

Microeconomics (Competitive 

Markets and Government Policy) 

–– 

Social Entrepreneurship 

–– 

Organisational Behaviour 

–– 

Critical Thinking for Professionals 

–– 

Contemporary Issues in 

Management 

Semester 2 



may include: 

–– 

Applied SME Topics 

–– 

Management Accounting for 

Non-Accountants 

–– 

Brand Management 

–– 


–– 

Marketing Management 

–– 

Management Information 

Systems & Information 


Entrepreneurship modules, 

which may include: 

–– 


–– 

Change Management 

& Organisational 

Development 

–– 

Global Supply Chain 

Management 

–– 

Negotiation and Dispute 

Resolution 

–– 

Business 


–– 

Strategy & Marketing 

̏̏ 

championing new ideas and change 

either in a large organisation 

or in your own business

Bachelor of Business Studies in Entrepreneurship 


Bachelor of Arts in Early 

Childhood – Teaching & Learning 

MH801 (part-time) 

302 – 303 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

MH411 

You will also acquire key business skills in areas 

such as design and creativity, marketing, HR, 

finance, product development, intellectual property, 

business planning and venture capital fundraising. 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

Points 2014 355 

Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 















This is an entrepreneurial age. In 2013 more 

than 500 million people around the world were 

either starting their own business or working in a 

business that they had previously started. Ireland is 

developing rapidly as an entrepreneurial economy; 

the Government has set innovation, entrepreneurship 

and R&D as key priorities for investment. 

what our students say - Gavyn Pedley 

“I chose the Entrepreneurship course because, 

simply put, of all the business courses, it is the one 

that best equips a student for employment. A look 

through the modules had me hooked, and so I said 

goodbye to my full time job and entered student life. 

I always had the intention to use my time in college 

fully, but I had no idea I’d be self employed before I 

even got to third year. The Entrepreneurship degree 

course is something really special. Each lecturer is 

both teacher and practitioner, lending experience 

to theory, blending both to create a unique teaching 

style that has a remarkable effect on students”. 

contact 

School of Business - Department of Design 

Innovation, Rowan House, North Campus 

Tel: 01 708 6520 


Tweet @NUIMDesign maynoothuniversity. 

ie/design-innovation 

If you are interested in entrepreneurship 


Marketing.....page 296 

Product Design....page 269 

Business and Management...page 278 

Why is the BA in Early Childhood – Teaching and Learning for me 


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studying for a part-time honours 

degree. The programme in early 

childhood education was developed 

in response to the sector’s demand 

for flexible progression routes to 

degree level - delivery is over evenings, 

weekends and one-week blocks 

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recent relevant prior experience, and 

are for a minimum of 600 hours over 

the three years of the programme 

a degree where assessment is 

continuous and where, in general, 

assessment methods include 

assignments, project work, professional 

practice and presentations 

You will graduate with the expertise to develop 

and manage innovation in both start-up businesses 

and established companies, having learned to 

think analytically and to communicate clearly and 

effectively. These are skills that are immensely 

valuable in business both in Ireland and abroad. 

EDEN is Maynooth University’s Centre for Entrepreneurship, 

Design and Innovation. EDEN is here to help all students 

develop their creative confidence and turn their creative 

ideas into action that will add value to the world. 

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availing of Accredited Prior Learning 

(APL) – where you are considered for 

exemption from a specific programme 

module based on prior learning 

undertaking work placements in a HSE/ 

DES-notified early childhood setting. 

Placement hours are dependent on

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood – 

Teaching & Learning MH801 (continued) 

Part-time degrees at Maynooth University 

304 – 305 


Quick Facts 


CAO Code 

MH801 

Semester 1 & semester 2 Semester 1 & semester 2 Semester 1 & semester 2 

–– 

Reflective Practice: Learning to 

Learn 

–– 

Children’s Well-Being 

–– 

Building Relationships with Children, 

Parents and Communities 

–– 

Professional Practice/Professional 

Practice Preparation 

–– 

Exploring Curricula and Pedagogy 

–– 

Learning and Development - 

Perspectives 

–– 

Philosophy, Culture and 

Constructions of Early Childhood 

Care and Education 

–– 

Play 

–– 

Professional Practice/Professional 

Practice Preparation 


Successful students emerge as professionals 

qualified to work in the early childhood sector. 

The BA (Hons) in Early Childhood – Teaching 

and Learning positions graduates to spearhead 

and lead learning in Early Childhood Care and 

Education (ECCE) services. Graduates from this 

programme will lead curriculum development 

and implementation as part of a professional 

team working with children and their families. 

–– 

Integrating Theory and 

Practice 

–– 

Social Justice, Ethics and 

Diversity 

–– 

Supporting Enquiry/Enacting 

the Curriculum 

–– 

Children’s Spaces 

–– 

Learning and Development 

Practices 

–– 

Social and Legal Context 

–– 

Supporting Creativity and 

Imagination 

–– 

Professional Practice 

Contact 

–– 

Research & Dissertation 

–– 

Learning and 

Development Challenges 

–– 

Transitions in ECCE 

–– 

Leading Practice 

–– 

Dominant Discourses in 

ECCE 

–– 

Curriculum, Pedagogy and 

Assessment 

–– 

Thesis/Research Seminar 

–– 

Professional Practice 


Early Childhood Education: 


Telephone: + 353 1 474 7400 



Froebel Department of Primary and Early 

Childhood Education, Early Childhood Ireland, 

2nd Floor- Hainault House, Belgard Square, 

Off Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 

Tel +353 (1) 4057100 

Email: degree@earlychildhoodireland.ie 



requirements 

Points 2014 370 

Contact hours per week 




Applicants 


what our students say - rachel whelan 

2HC3 & 4OD3 , passes in English and Irish. 

Delivery is over evenings, weekends and one-week blocks 

3 years part-time 

Mature students must be at least 21 years of age by 1st 

January 2015. For students over the age of 21, entry will be 

based on a personal statement, written questions, interview 

and prior experience. See page 317 for further details. 


Yes – see page 319 for details 

“This degree programme provided me with an 

opportunity to link new theory to my daily practice 

with young children. Although at times I found this 

challenging, it was also very rewarding as I discovered 

new things about myself, young children, and what 

it means to be a truly reflective practitioner”. 

If you are interested in early childhood 

teaching and learning you might 


Education - Primary Teaching......page 158 

Science or Mathematics (with Education).....page 255 

Rachel Whelan , Student 

Extra Requirements 

Offers of places, and full 

registration, are conditional on 

having a satisfactory outcome 

following Garda Vetting. As this 

is a part time course tuition 

fees apply. The fee in 2013 

/ 2014 was €2,300.

Bachelor of Arts in Local Studies or 

Community Studies MH803 (part-time) 


306 – 307 


First year – Semester 1 

Common Introductory Modules: 

–– 

Introduction To Programmes: 

–– 

Study Skills and Student Support 

–– 

Introduction to Local Studies/ 

Community Studies. 

–– 

ICT for Research and Learning 

Part A 

Study Skills modules will include: 

–– 

Time Management 

–– 

Stress Management 

–– 

Learning Styles 

–– 

Study Planning 

–– 

How to read academic texts 

–– 

Note Taking 

–– 

Library Skills 

–– 

Essay Writing 

–– 

Referencing/Bibliography. 

–– 

Introduction to Research 

Methods 

These introductory modules 

are the only compulsory 

modules on the degree. 

At the beginning of 

Semester 2 Students choose 

which stream Local Studies 

(LS) or Community Studies 

(CS) they will opt for. 

First year – Semester 2 Five Year Cycle Begins 

Local Studies 

(LS Modules) 


(CS Modules) 

Common Modules 

(CM Modules) 

Why is the BA in Local Studies or Community Studies for me 


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taking a part-time evening 

degree designed to allow for the 

maximum amount of flexibility 

recognition of prior learning 

history, geography, Irish culture and 

heritage, archaeology 

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adult education, social studies; 

community development, social 

policy, youth work; addictions 

anthropology, sociology, identity, 

politics, gender, power, culture 

developing training and communication 

skills, group skills, facilitation skills, 

consensus building and mediation skills 

–– 

Introduction to Maps and 

Landscapes 

–– 

Introduction to Local History 

A and B 

–– 

Sources for Irish Local History 

–– 

Introduction to Irish 

Archaeology 1 

–– 

Research Methods for 

Historians 

–– 

Irish for Local History 

–– 

Ireland 431-1014 

–– 


Archaeology 2 

–– 

Irish for Local History 2 

–– 

The Local Physical Environment 

–– 

Social Analysis I and II 

–– 

Models of Community 

Development 

–– 

Introduction to Adult 

Development and Learning 

–– 

Introduction to Adult 

Development and Learning 

–– 

Public Administration 

–– 

Community Engagement and Learning 

–– 

Critical Thinking (e-learning) 

–– 

Introduction to Anthropology 

–– 

Philosophy of Adult and Community Education 

ALL STUDENTS can take 

Common Modules which 

are offered throughout the 

degree programme. Common 

Modules are taken from 

either the Local Studies or 

Community Studies streams 

and are designated CM. 

–– 

Psychology of Adult Development 

–– 

Counselling Theories 

–– 

Urban Society I: Critical Studies of Global Processes in Local 

Communities 

–– 

Introduction to Social Policy 

–– 

Theory and Practice of Working with Groups

Bachelor of Arts in Local Studies or 

Community Studies MH803 (continued) 


308 – 309 

I have met some amazing people on this 

First year – Semester 2 Five Year Cycle Begins (CONTINUED) 

Local Studies 


Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

MH803 

learning journey from lecturers, to support 

staff, to my fellow students, all of whom were 

supportive and encouraging along the way. 

(LS Modules) 

–– 

Ireland 1014-1400 

–– 

Landscape Archaeology 

–– 

Latin for Local History 1 

–– 

The Irish Language Literature 

and Folk Tradition 

(CS Modules) 

–– 

Urban Society II: Critical Studies of Global Processes in Local 

Communities 

–– 

Substance Misuse and Dependance 

–– 

Anthropology, Identity and Representation 

–– 

Community Work Principles and Approaches 

–– 

Groupwork and Facilitation Skills 

Mature 

applicants 

Applicants must be 

21 years or older on 

1 January of the year 

of entry. Application 

through the CAO. 

Selected candidates will 

be invited for interview. 

I feel that from my experiences on the course that 

I have grown in a way that I never thought possible 

and in the process become a new person”. 

Contact 

Breda Gibney, Department of Adult and Community 

Education, Education Building, North Campus 

–– 

Ireland 1400-1603 

–– 

Introduction to Irish Art History 

–– 

Latin for Local History 2 

–– 

Irish Place Names 

–– 

Ireland 1603-1800 

–– 


Architectural History 

–– 

Kinds, Goddesses and 

Sovereignty 

–– 

Gender Studies in Local 

Context 

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Ireland 1800-Present 

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Case studies in Urban History 

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Minor Thesis Preparation 

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The Evolution of the Irish 

Landscape 

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Estates, Farms and Settlements 

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Minor Thesis Completion 

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Adult and Community Education: Policy and Practice 

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Community Work: Policies and Issues 

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Gender , Power and Identity 

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Drama Facilitation 

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Theory and Practice of Mediation and Consensus Building 

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Guidance and Counselling in Adult Learning 

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Youth and Community Studies 

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Theatre of the Oppressed: Theory and Methods 

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ICT for Research and Learning Part B 

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Project Planning and Management 

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Anthropology of Development 

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Theory and Practice of Working with Groups 

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Youth Work in Ireland 

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Minor Thesis Preparation 

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Philosophy of Adult Education 

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Drama in Education 

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The Anthropology of Ethnicity 

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Minor Thesis Completion 

what our students say - gerard nolan 

“One of the most significant decisions that I have 

made in my life was to participate on The BA 

Local Studies/ Community Studies programme. 

It is difficult to imagine from the perspective 

of one such as myself, who left school without 

a qualification that not only is there a place for 

you in university but that you will fit in and are 

more than capable of completing a degree. 

This programme offers that and much more. 

It equipped me with all the necessary tools 

to participate fully in class and complete 

assignments. The degree thought me to see the 

world in a different way. I engage more deeply in 

conversations and in my interactions with others. 

Tel: 01 708 4587 / 708 3948 

Email: evening.degrees@nuim.ie 


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Summer Schools Local Studies –– 

Summer Schools Community Studies 

Gerard Nolan, Student

First Year Bachelor of Arts – 

Kilkenny Campus MH901 

Degrees as Maynooth University - Kilkenny Campus 

310 – 311 

Why is the First Year Bachelor of Arts in Kilkenny Campus for me 



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the opportunity to study the first year 

of your Maynooth University Bachelor of 

Arts degree in the beautiful and historic 

city of Kilkenny. You will progress 

to the main campus in Co. Kildare in 

second year (on successful completion 

of your first year examinations) 

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choosing three subjects from among 

the eight subjects available on the 

Kilkenny Campus. There are certain 

limitations when choosing subjects – 

only one subject can be selected from 

the same group and there are six 

groups in total. For example, if you 

choose Anthropology, you cannot study 

Economics. Check that your preferred 

subject combinations are also available 

in second and third year too. In second 

and third year, you will continue with 

two of your first year subjects, having 

moved to the main campus in Maynooth 

Quick Facts 

CAO Code 

Leaving 

Certificate 

requirements 

Points 2014 

MH901 


in English & Irish & 

a third language. 

Applicants under 23 

years of age on 1st 

January 2015 need to 

have attained at least 

300 points in their 

Leaving Certificate or 

equivalent plus basic 

entry requirements. 

All qualified applicants 

As a student of Arts, you will develop strong 

communication and problem-solving skills, 

as well as advanced facilities for team work, 

leadership, and numeracy – skills highly 

valued in all sectors of the jobs market. 

Our Arts degree offers the flexibility to pursue 

many career paths, as the quality of the 

degree is almost always more important to 

an employer than the subjects studied. Some 

60 per cent of graduate vacancies advertised 

are open to students of any discipline. 

what our students say - eoin ryan 

“First Arts in Kilkenny is an ideal place to begin 

your degree, if you feel somewhat daunted by 

the transition into third level education. Here 



Duration 

of degree 

Mature 

applicants 






in Kilkenny you are presented with a different 

feel for university life with smaller classes and 

plenty of interaction with your lecturers. Kilkenny 

provides a great platform for learning and meeting 

new people. I would strongly recommend you 

put this course on your CAO application”. 


You will choose three subjects from the eight listed 

below (only one per group). 

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Subject Group I: Geography or Philosophy 

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Subject Group II: History 

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Subject Group III: English 

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Subject Group IV: Anthropology or Economics 

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Subject Group V: Sociology 

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Subject Group VI: Theology 

Continue with two 

of your subjects on 

the main campus in 


Continue with two 

of your subjects on 

the main campus in 


Semester 2 

You will continue with your three subjects 

selected in semester one. Examinations take place 

on the main University campus in Co. Kildare 

UK, EU & 

International 

Applicants 

FETAC link to 

this course 



All examinations 

take place on the main 

University campus 

in Co. Kildare 



Contact 

Kilkenny Campus, College Road, 

Kilkenny 

Tel: +353 (0)1 708 6755 

Email: kilkennyfirstarts@nuim.ie 

Tweet @k1arts 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/kilkenny-campus 

Eoin Ryan, Student

312 – 313 

Applying to 



Leaving Certificate Students 314 


DARE & HEAR 316 


Mature Students 317 


Further Education Students 319 


UK, EU & International Students 323 


Transfer & Occasional Students 324 

Minimum Entry Requirements 326 

Maynooth Summer School 328 

Academic Year 2015 – 2016 330 

Alert List & Changes in CAO Codes 331 

Making Your Application: 

Important Dates 332 

Fees, Grants & Useful Contacts 333 

Postgraduate Studies 335 

NUI Certificate Courses 336 

Glossary of Terms 339 

Campus Map 342


Leaving Certificate Students 

314 – 315 

Are there any age restrictions for applicants 

cAO Points System 

The bonus points are included in the overall 


student FETAC applicant 

Mature student EU or 

International applicant 

Transfer or occasional student 

You’ll find all you need to 

know about applying to 

Maynooth University in 

the following section. 

Applying through the Central 

Applications Office (CAO) 

All applicants (except occasional and non-EU 

students) must apply through the Central 

Applications Office. Apply online at www.cao.ie, 

or request an application form from: 

Central Applications Office 

Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway 

Tel: (091) 509800 

Fax: (091) 562344 

On the CAO form, you are invited to enter your choice 

of courses in ‘order of preference’. It is essential that 

you list your selected courses in order of choice. 

Put your first choice in the number one position, 

followed by your second, third, and fourth choice, and 

so on. The deadline for submission of applications 

In general, students must be 17 years or older 

by 15th January in the year after entry to the 

University. If you are younger, you must make a 

special application to the University’s President. 

A mature student is someone who is 23 years or 

older by 1st January in the year of entry to the 

University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 

21 by the 1st January in the year of entry. For more 

information on mature students, see page 317. 

How to apply as a leaving certificate student 

If you are under 23, and sitting the Leaving 

Certificate in 2015, you need to apply through 

the Central Applications Office (CAO). For a 

list of important CAO dates, see page 332. 

The University offers places to applicants in 

order of merit, once they meet the minimum entry 

requirements (see below for details). The order 

of merit is calculated based on a points system 

(see table). Places are allocated to applicants with 

the required points according to their list of CAO 

preferences, with applicants who meet the points 

requirements being offered their course in order 

of preference. For this reason it is essential that 

you list your CAO course choices in your genuine 

order of preference. The University distinguishes 

between applicants who have equal points by 

appending a randomly generated number to each 

score. The combined score/random number is the 

final determinant of position in the order of merit. 

Leaving Certificate Vocational 

Programme (LCVP) Link Modules 

Points are awarded as follows: 

Irish Leaving Certificate Subjects 

Grade Higher Ordinary 

A1 100 60 

A2 90 50 

B1 85 45 

B2 80 40 

B3 75 35 

C1 70 30 

C2 65 25 

C3 60 20 

D1 55 15 

D2 50 10 

D3 45 5 

All Leaving Certificate subjects carry equal points 

with the exception of *Mathematics as detailed 

below. Points are awarded for your six best subjects 

in any one year. These do not have to include subjects 

needed to meet general minimum entry requirements. 

Minimum entry requirements and course requirements 

may be satisfied by an accumulation of subjects 

over more than one year. As well as achieving the 

required points, you must have a minimum of six 

subjects in your Leaving Certificate, with two Higher 

Level papers at grade C3 and four Ordinary or 

Higher Level papers at grade D3. (Note: one grade E 

on a Higher Level paper will be accepted if you also 

have three C3 grades on Higher Level papers, or at 

least one B3 and one C3 on Higher Level papers). 

points calculation only when Mathematics 

is one of the applicant’s best six subjects 

following the addition of the bonus. 

HEAR & DARE Admissions Routes 

Disability Access Route To Education (DARE) 

The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) 

is a supplementary admissions scheme for schoolleavers 

with disabilities. DARE was established 

by a number of colleges and universities, as 

clear evidence shows that disability can have 

a negative impact on how well a student does 

at school, and whether they go on to college. 

School-leavers who meet the eligibility criteria 

compete for a quota of places allocated to 

applicants on a reduced points basis. All applicants 

must meet the Irish Leaving Certificate (or 

equivalent) matriculation / minimum entry 

and subject requirements. As the minimum 

entry and subject requirements may differ for 

each course, applicants should check details 

in this prospectus for the requirements of 

each preference listed on their CAO form. 

Who Should Apply to DARE 

DARE is for school-leavers (under 23 years old 

as at January 1st 2015), who have the ability to 

benefit from and succeed in higher education, 

but who may not meet the points for their 

preferred course due to the impact of their 

disability. Mature and FETAC students have 

different admissions routes, and for further 

information please refer to pages 317 and 319. 

is 1st February 2015, but you may apply well in 

advance of this date. A standard fee will apply. Late 

applications will be accepted up to 1st May 2015, 

on payment of an additional fee. Applicants already 

in third level education, who were admitted via the 

CAO, may submit applications up to 22nd July. A 

change of mind facility is available up to 1st July. 

Distinction 

7O 

Merit 50 

Pass 30 

The requirements for each course are 

shown in the table on page 326. 

* 25 bonus points will be added to the points 

score for a Leaving Certificate Higher Level 

Mathematics grade HD3 or higher. This 

was implemented in 2012 for a four year 

pilot period and will then be reviewed. 

Students 

not presenting 

the Irish Leaving 

Certificate as a basis 

for admission – please 

refer to page 

323.


DARE, HEAR & Mature Students 

316 – 317 

How to Apply to DARE 

1. Apply to CAO by 17:15 on 1st February 2015. 

2. no later than 17:15 on 1st March 2015, 

you must disclose your disability and/or specific 

learning difficulty in your CAO application, 

and fully and correctly complete Section 

A of the Supplementary Information Form 

(the SIF is a part of your CAO application). 

If you wish to be considered for the DARE 

scheme, you must indicate this on Section 

A of the fully completed SIF by ticking “Yes” 

to Question 5 by 17:15 on 1st March 2015. 

3. Instructions will be given about the completion 

and return of Sections B and C of the SIF to 

arrive at the CAO by 17:15 on 1st April 2015. 

Applicants with a specific learning difficulty 

or Dyspraxia must return a fully completed 

Psycho-Educational Assessment, completed 

by an appropriately qualified Psychologist, in 

place of Section C. Applicants with Dyspraxia 

must also provide additional verification 

(for further information on evidence of 

disability visit www.accesscollege.ie). 

Condition of a DARE Offer 

Students who receive a DARE offer must register 

with the Disability Office and agree on a schedule 

of meetings with the Office. Details of post 

admission supports for DARE can be found on 

www.nuim.ie/study-maynooth/supportingstudents-disabilities 

and www.accesscollege.ie 

More Information about dare 

More information about DARE is available 

from your school guidance counsellor or the 

Disability Office at Maynooth University. Information 

can also be found on: 

www.accesscollege.ie 

www.cao.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/access-office 

@nuimaccess 

Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) 

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) 

is a third level admissions scheme for school 

leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged 

backgrounds. HEAR has been established by a 

number of Higher Education Institutions, based on 

clear evidence that socio-economic disadvantage 

has a negative impact on educational achievement 

at school, and progression to higher education. 

School-leavers who provide satisfactory evidence 

relating to their socio-economic circumstances, and 

who meet the Irish Leaving Certificate matriculation 

/ minimum entry and subject requirements, are 

eligible to compete for a quota of places allocated 

to applicants on a reduced points basis. As the 

minimum entry and subject requirements may be 

different for each course, applicants should check 

details in this prospectus for the requirements 

of each preference listed on their CAO form. 

Who should apply to HEAR 

HEAR is for school-leavers (under 23 years old as of 

1 January 2015). Mature and FETAC students have 

different admission routes (for further information 

on these routes please refer to pages 317 and 319). 

How to apply to HEAR 

1. Apply online to CAO by 

17:15 on 1st February 2015. 

2. No later than 17:15 on 1st March 2015, you must 

indicate in your CAO application that you wish to 

apply for the HEAR scheme, and you must fully and 

correctly complete all elements of the HEAR form 

(the HEAR form is a part of your CAO application). 

3. Submit relevant evidence in support of 

your application to arrive at the CAO no 

later than 17:15 on 1st April 2015. 

HEAR applications can only be 

made online at www.cao.ie. 

Condition of a HEAR Offer 

Students who receive a HEAR offer must attend an 

orientation programme before the first semester. 

Students who accept places in Maynooth through 

HEAR are offered a variety of academic, personal and 

social supports while studying at third level. Details 

of post admission supports for HEAR entrants 

can also be found on www.maynoothuniversity. 

ie/access-office and www.accesscollege.ie. 

More Information 

More information on HEAR is available 

from your school guidance counsellor or the 

Access Office. Information can also be found 

on www.accesscollege.ie, www.cao.ie and 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/access-office. 

how to apply as a Mature student 

A mature student is someone who is 23 years or 

older by 1st January in the year of entry to the 

University; for part-time degrees the age is 21. 

There is no upper age limit; we currently have 

students who range in age from 23 to 73. Every 

year we welcome approximately 350 new mature 

students. A certain number of places are reserved 

for mature students on all undergraduate courses. 

We offer a range of supports for mature students, 

including an advisory service, seminar programmes, 

orientation, and a mature student society. Many of 

our mature entrants would have recently undertaken 

preparatory studies in advance of gaining admission. 

Further details and a dedicated mature student 

information booklet are available from Emer Sheerin, 

Mature Student Officer. 

Phone 01 708 3307 

Email emer.sheerin@nuim.ie or find information 

online at www.maynoothuniversity.ie/access-office 

Dates to note for mature students 

All mature applicants must apply to the CAO 

www.cao.ie before 1st February 2015. Late 

applications from mature applicants may be 

accepted after this date - consult the Admissions 

Office website for updates. Application may 

not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2015. 

It is important that you complete the CAO section 

for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past 

or current studies, and outlining your educational 

goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on 

the basis of the information provided on their CAO 

application form. All questions must be answered 

in full. Communication to applicants from the 

Admissions Office is made via email. Please send 

copies of any relevant additional information 

directly to the Maynooth University Admissions 

Office,Maynooth University, Co Kildare. 

Applicants who wish to study Music (MH103) and 

Community and Youth Work (MH116 and MH802) 

must apply in all circumstances before 1st February 

2015, as these are restricted entry courses. 

Mature Students Applying for MH001 0R mh002 

A combined application process is run between 

Maynooth University, St Patrick’s College, 

Drumcondra/DCU and Marino Institute of Education. 

Application must be made to the CAO prior to 

February 1st 2015. Candidates meeting the 

eligibility criteria will receive a supplementary 

application form. For further details please 

consult the website: www.maynoothuniversity. 

ie/study-maynooth/undergraduate-studies/ 

how-apply/mature-student-applicants 

Contact Froebel Department of Primary and Early 

Childhood Education, Maynooth University 

Tel:+353(1) 4747400. 

Email: 

froebel.department@nuim.ie


Mature Students 


Further Education Students 

318 – 319 

Applicants for the following courses are invited to 

attend for a written assessment during March/April. 

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B.Ed. (MH001/MH002) during May -interviews only 

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Early Childhood – Teaching 

and Learning (MH801) 

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Music Technology (MH102) 

̍ ̍ Psychology (MH106) 

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Social Science (MH107) 

Media Studies (MH109) 

Digital Media (MH110) 

Anthropology (MH111) 

History (MH113) 

English (MH114) 

BCL Law and Arts (MH115) 

LLB Law (MH119) 

Psychology through Science (MH209) 

Business & Management (MH404) 

Equine Business (MH405) 

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BcL Law and Business or bcl law 

and accounting (MH406) 

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Business and Accounting (MH407) 

Marketing (MH410) 

Entrepreneurship (MH411) 

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty 

(e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support 

for the written tests please submit supporting 

documentation by 1st March to The Disability Office, 

MAP Lodge, North Campus, Maynooth University, Co. 

Kildare, Ireland or via email: access.office@nuim.ie. 

Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications 

for alternative examination accommodation after 

this deadline. You can find further information on 

the supporting documentation required, as well 

as examination and other supports available at 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/access-office. 

If you have a FETAC, HETAC, 

QQI or BTEC qualification, 

you can use this to access 

a degree programme at 

Maynooth University. 

This section outlines the qualifications and other 

requirements for students who hold or expect 

to hold FETAC, HETAC, QQI or BTEC Certificates, 

and who wish to pursue full time, undergraduate 

degree programmes at Maynooth University. 

Any FETAC award, with a minimum of five 

distinctions, fulfils the general entry requirements 

for admission to the University, however, due 

to the demand for our courses, a higher number 

of distinctions is required for entry in many 

instances. Prospective students should consult 


undergraduate-studies/how-apply/fetachetacbtecapplicants 

for specific course entry requirements. 

How to apply as a further education student 

Applicants should first check that they fulfil the 

requirements for the particular course they wish to 

apply for, as detailed on the website. In particular 

please note the scoring scheme as detailed below. 

Application is made through the Central 

Applications Office (CAO). Application forms 

may be obtained by contacting: 

Central Applications Office, 

Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway. 

Tel: (091) 509800 

Fax: (091) 562344 

There is a normal fee for applications received 

on or before 5.15 pm, 1st February 2015. Late 

applications are accepted up to and including 

1st May 2015 on payment of an additional fee. 

Students who wish to study Music (MH103) / 

Community and Youth Work (MH116 and MH802) 

must apply before the 1st February 2015. 

Places on specific courses (MH107/MH109/MH801) 

with FETAC/ BTEC entry routes are available in the 

first instance for non-mature students. If these 

places are not filled they are allocated to qualified 

FETAC/BTEC mature applicants. A mature applicant 

is someone who is 23 years of age or over before 

1st January 2015 (21 years of age for part-time 

degrees MH801, MH802 and MH803). For other 

courses, matures and non-mature students with 

FETAC/BTEC awards are considered together. 

The following rules apply: 

– A major award must be achieved. 

Component certificates will not suffice. 

– In some instances the University will require 

achievement of specific grades, and / or 

specified components e.g. five distinctions, 

including minimum of pass in mathematics. 

– While the major award may be achieved over a 

number of sittings, for scoring purposes, results 

achieved in a single sitting are counted, i.e. 

between 1 August – 31July. Where this occurs, 

but the FETAC centre offers the program over 

more than one year, it is the responsibility of 

the applicant to ensure that their FETAC centre 

applies to FETAC for a major award where 

courses are taken over more than one year. 

– The total maximum score that can be 

achieved is 400 points. The score is based 

on achievement of the major award, i.e. 

a total of 120 credits, multiplied by the 

grade score of individual components. 

– Grade scores for component awards 

are as follows: 

Distinction Grade Score = 3.333 

Merit Grade Score = 2.222 

Pass grade Score = 1.111



320 – 321 

Credit is accumulated across component awards. 

Some component awards have a credit value of 

less than 5 credits, in which case that value is 

multiplied by 15. The scoring is applied by the CAO. 

For the most current list of linked awards and 

specialised components visit the website. You will 

also find other information in relation to FETAC 

entry pathways. Changes made to those listed 

below will be implemented in the next admissions 

cycle, through the CAO, where possible. 

Please note some degree 

programmes do require Mathematics – 

please refer to page 321-322 for details 

* Please note: MH116 & MH802 have specific 

assessment criteria. Application must 

be made to the CAO by February 1st. 

See page 209 for further details. 

CAO Code Degree Level 5 places Level 6 places 

MH407 Business & Accounting 3 

MH408 International Finance & Economics 2 

MH410 Marketing 3 

MH411 Entrepreneurship 3 

MH801 Early Childhood - Teaching and Learning (part-time) 3 4 

MH802 

Community and Youth Work (part-time, in-service)* 

The following degree programmes have FETAC links. 

MH901 First Arts Kilkenny Campus 5 

CAO Code Degree Level 5 places Level 6 places 

MH101 Arts 50 

MH102 Music Technology 3 

MH107 Social Science 7 

MH108 European Studies 3 

MH109 Media Studies 2 2 

MH110 Digital Media 2 2 

MH111 Anthropology 3 

MH112 Politics or Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) 4 

mh116 Community and Youth Work (full-time) * 

MH121 International Development 3 

MH140 

Computer Science and Software Engineering (Arts entry) 

/ Multimedia, Mobile and Web Development (Arts entry) 

MH201 Science Up to 10 

3 3 

The following programmes have 

an additional mathematics requirement: 

MH102 Music Technology ** 

MH110 Digital Media ** 

MH140 

MH201 

MH202 

MH203 

MH208 

Computer Science & Software Engineering (Arts Entry) 

or Multimedia, Mobile and Web Development (Arts Entry) ** 

Science 

Biotechnology 

Computer Science & Software Engineering (Science Entry) 

or Multimedia, Mobile and Web Development (Science Entry) ** 

Biological & Biomedical Sciences 

MH202 Biotechnology 2 

MH210 

Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Chemistry 

MH203 


(Science entry) / Multimedia, Mobile and 

Web Development (Science entry) 

5 3 

MH401 

MH403 

Finance 

Accounting & Finance 

MH208 Biological & Biomedical Science 3 

MH210 Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Chemistry 2 

mh401 Finance 3 

MH403 Accounting & Finance 5 

MH404 Business & Management 5 

MH405 Equine Business 3 

MH404 

MH405 

MH407 

MH408 

MH410 

MH411 

Business & Management 

Equine Business 

Business & Accounting 

International Finance & Economics 

Marketing 

Entrepreneurship




UK, EU & International Students 

322 – 323 

Applicants who do not have mathematics at 

Mathematics modules 

Leaving Certificate level with a minimum of 

Grade OC3/HD3 must also obtain a distinction 

Code Old New 

in one of the following FETAC modules: 

C20139 5N1833 

(* *applicants to mh102/mh110/MH140/ 

MH203 NEED 0B3/HD3 Mathematics 

C20174 5N1833 

at Leaving Certificate level) 

C20175 5N1833 

BTEC Higher National Diploma 

Students with appropriate BTEC qualifications with 

distinctions will be considered for admission on a 

competitive basis to the first year of the following 

honours degree programmes at Maynooth University. 

Award Degree Places Grades 

BTEC Higher National Diploma in: 

– Music Production 

MH102 Music Technology 2 Merit / 

Distinctions 


– Applied Social Studies / Social Care 

MH107 Social Science 2 Merit / 

Distinctions 


– Media 

MH109 Media Studies 2 Merit / 

Distinctions 

– Media Production (Radio) 

– Media Production (Television) 


– Business 

MH404 Business 

& Management 

2 Merit / 

Distinctions 

how to apply as an A Level student 

You must apply through the Central Applications 

Office (CAO) if you are presenting A levels. For more 

information on how to do this, see page 314. 

Minimum entry requirements 

As well as achieving the required points, you must 

have passes in six recognised subjects at GCSE 

(grade A, B, or C) or AS Level (grades A-E) or A 

Level (grades A-E), including grade C or better 

in two subjects at A Level (AE or BD is seen as 

equivalent to two grade Cs for this purpose). 

In all cases, applicants require at least GCSE grade 

C in English. In addition, you must have a pass in 

Irish and/or a third language at GCSE (minimum 

grade C), AS Level (minimum grade E) or A Level 

(minimum grade E). Some students may claim 

an exemption from Irish. For details contact: 

The National University of Ireland(NUI) 

49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 

Tel: 01 439 2424. 

Fax: 01 439 2466 

www.nui.ie 

Applicants from outside the Republic of 

Ireland (26 counties) who have been granted 

exemption from Irish can meet the minimum 

entry requirements by passing English, Irish, and 

four other subjects in the Matriculation exams, 

provided all other requirements have been met. 

This provision applies to students from Northern 

Ireland and students born outside the Republic of 

Ireland who take Irish as a Leaving Certificate subject, 

who have been granted an exemption by the NUI. 

Points are calculated on the basis of: 

(i) 4 subjects at A Level 

OR 

(ii) 3 subjects at A Level plus 

a different fourth subject at AS Level 

(iii) 3 subjects at A Level 

CAO Points System GCE 

A Level Examinations from 2010 

Grade AS Level A Level 

A* – 150 

A 65 135 

B 60 120 

C 50 100 

D 35 75 

E 20 40 

All subjects carry equal points except for 

Mathematics*. Points for A Level subjects 

must be obtained in one exam sitting. AS Level 

points must be for different subjects to those 

taken at A Level and may be carried over from a 

previous sitting. Minimum entry requirements 

and course requirements may be satisfied by an 

accumulation of subjects over more than one year. 

* An additional 25 points will be awarded for one 

grade E or better in A2 Mathematics - this will apply 

to one Mathematics subject only and only if the 

subject is used for scoring purposes. 

GCE A Levels for grades in 2009 and before 

Grade AS Level A Level 

A 65 145 

B 60 120 

C 50 100 

D 35 75 

E 20 40


Transfer & Occasional Students 

324 – 325 

Maynooth University welcomes applications from 

students with non-Irish qualifications. Please see 

below for details of how to apply and visit www. 

maynoothuniversity.ie/international for details 

of entry requirements for non-Irish students. 

EU students 

Students who live in another EU country must 

apply through the Central Applications Office 

(CAO). For more information on how to do this, 

and for a list of important dates, see page 332. 

Details of minimum entry requirements and English 

language proficiency are available online from 

www.nui.ie/college/entry-requirements.asp or 

contact the Admissions Office for more information. 

International students 

All non-EU Students must contact the International 

Office prior to application, even if you are 

currently living in Ireland or the EU. Applications 

from any student who has non-EU qualifications, 

must apply through the International Office. 

Applications must be received before 1st July 2015. 

Applications received after this date will be 

processed, but places on courses cannot be 

guaranteed after this date. Students applying 

after 1st July may also experience difficulty in 

securing their visa (if required) in time to begin 

classes. To apply, follow application information 

on the International Office website www. 

maynoothuniversity.ie/international. Details 

of requirements in relation to English language 

proficiency are also available on their website. 

Visiting Students 

Applications are also invited from students 

who wish to study at Maynooth for one 

semester or one academic year as part of 

a Study Abroad or the Erasmus programme. 

Please visit the International Office website 

for more information and application forms. 

contact the International Office 

Phone +353 1 708 3868, fax +353 1 708 6113, 

email international.office@nuim.ie, or visit 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/international 

may I defer my university place 

Under certain circumstances, you may defer your 

place for one year. Contact the Admissions Office or 

consult the CAO Handbook for more information. 

Maynooth University Admissions Office, Humanity 

House, South Campus, Maynooth University 

Tel +353 1 708 3822 

Fax +353 1 708 4614 


tRANSFER aPPLICANTS 

Students from other universities and third-level 

institutes may apply for admission to second or third 

year of a degree course at Maynooth University 

if they have obtained relevant awards, e.g. QQI/ 

HETAC. Preference is normally given to candidates 

who have attained merit or distinction grades. 

You may also be considered for entry to the second 

year of a degree course if you have successfully 

completed the first year of a similar degree in 

another recognised institution, or have completed 

a Higher Certificate. In such cases, Leaving 

Certificate points requirements for the new 

degree course may be taken into consideration, 

as well as your first year examination results. 

In some cases transfer into third year is possible for 

holders of ordinary degrees in related disciplines. 

All students must apply to the Admissions Office. 

Completed applications must be received by 7th July 

2015 (late applications may be accepted up to 31st 

July 2015). If you are taking summer examinations, 

include the results with your application and enclose 

a certified copy of transcripts of results and an 

application fee of €25 (cheques made payable to 

the Maynooth University Admissions Office). 

Any non-EU international student wishing to transfer 

from another university or third-level institute must 

apply for admission through the International Office. 

Transfer applications must be received before 1st 

July 2015. Application forms may be downloaded 

directly from the International Office website. 

Occasional students 

An occasional student is someone who wishes 

to study specific modules for a semester or for 

one academic year. Occasional students do not 

receive a Maynooth University qualification but 

will receive a transcript of results if they take 

assessments. Please contact the Admissions 

Office for more details and an application form. 

Non-EU International students wishing to study 

at Maynooth University for one semester or one 

academic year must apply through the International 

Office. Please contact the International Office 

for more details and application forms. 

Applicants with Criminal Convictions 

All applicants are required to disclose to the 

University any previous criminal convictions when 

applying for admission. Having a criminal conviction 

will not necessarily prevent an applicant from 

gaining admission to the University. However, 

the University will take any criminal convictions 

of a prospective applicant into account when 

considering applications for admission, and 

reserves the right to refuse to admit an applicant 

where her/his previous criminal conviction makes 

it inappropriate for her/him to be admitted. 

For example (and without limitation) convictions for 

offences against the person, whether of a violent 

or sexual nature, and convictions for offences 

involving unlawfully supplying controlled drugs 

or substances where the conviction concerns 

commercial drug dealing or trafficking. 

Any applicant with a criminal conviction intending 

to apply for admission to the University should view 

the University’s Policy on Applicants with Criminal 

Convictions at www.maynoothuniversity. ie/ 

study-maynooth/how-apply/application-policies/ 

convictions-policy. Any general queries that an 

applicant may have concerning the University’s 

Policy on Applicants with Criminal Convictions 

may be addressed, in the first instance, for the 

attention of the Deputy Admissions Officer 

at (01) 7083822 or admissions@nuim.ie.

Minimum Entry 

Requirements 

Table for applicants presenting the Irish Leaving Certificate. All other 

applicants, please see page 317 and following, for more information. 

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Pass required: 

OD3 or HD3 - +Foundation level Mathematics is accepted 

for matriculation, but does not meet the requirement 

for degrees where Mathematics is a special programme 

requirement. Foundation level Irish is not accepted for 

matriculation . Points are not awarded for either subject. 

▲ 

Technology can be substituted for a Science subject. 

P^ A pass in Engineering, Technology, Construction 

Studies or Design & Communication Graphics is 

acceptable instead of a Science subject. 

# A special Engineering Mathematics exam is also 

available for students who have not 

attained a HC3 in Mathematics. 

* Random Selection – 

not everyone on these points was admitted. 

* * HC3 Maths required for Mathematics 

(with Education) option 

▲▲ Minimum requirement for this course for 

applicants under 23 years of age is 300 points 

326 – 327 

CAO 

COde 

COURSE 

NAME 

points 

2014 

Irish + English third 

Language 

Maths + Science OTHER 

SUBJECTS 

CAO 

COde 

COURSE 

NAME 

points 

2014 

Irish + English third 

Language 

Maths + Science OTHER 

SUBJECTS 

MH001 Education 510* HC3 OC3/HD3 ▪ 3 

MH002 Education (Gaeltacht) 490 HC3 OC3/HD3 ▪ 3 

MH101 Arts 350 ▪ ▪ ▪ 3 

– Accounting, Business, 

OC3/HD3 

Finance and Economics 

– Computer Science OB3/HD3 

– French HC3 French 

– Mathematical Studies OB3/HD3 

– Music HC3 

Music 

– Nua–Ghaeilge HC3 

– Statistics OB3/HD3 

MH102 Music Technology 365 ▪ ▪ ▪ OB3/HD3 2 

MH103 Music Assessment 

▪ ▪ ▪ 3 

& 

interview 

MH106 Psychology 505 ▪ ▪ ▪ 3 

MH107 Social Science 380 ▪ ▪ ▪ 3 

MH108 European Studies 380 ▪ ▪ French 

option HC3 

MH109 Media Studies 460 ▪ HC3 ▪ 3 

MH110 Digital Media 360 ▪ ▪ ▪ OB3/HD3 2 

MH 111 Anthropology 370 ▪ ▪ ▪ 3 

MH112 Politics or Philosophy, 385/380 ▪ ▪ ▪ 3 

Politics and 


MH113 History 405 ▪ ▪ ▪ 3 

MH114 English 400 ▪ ▪ ▪ 3 

MH115 BCL (Law & Arts) 445 ▪ ▪ ▪ 3 

MH116 Community & Youth Assessment 

▪ ▪ ▪ 3 

Work (full-time) 

& 

interview 

MH119 Law (LLB) 450 ▪ ▪ ▪ 3 

MH121 

International 

Development 

355 ▪ ▪ ▪ 3 

MH140 Computer Science & 350 ▪ ▪ OB3 / HD3 3 


(Arts Entry) or 

Multimedia, Mobile 

& Web Development 

(Arts Entry) 

MH201 Science 400 ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 ▪ 2 

MH202 Biotechnology 435 ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 ▪ 2 

3 

MH203 

MH204 

MH206 

MH208 

MH209 

MH210 

MH212 

Computer Science & 


(Science Entry) or 

Multimedia, Mobile 

& Web Development 


Physics with 

Astrophysics 


& Maths or BA 

Mathematics 

Biological & 

Biomedical Sciences 

Psychology through 

Science 

Pharmaceutical & 

Biomedical Chemistry 

Science (with Education) 

or Mathematics 


360/350 ▪ ▪ OB3/HD3 3 

455 ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 ▪ 2 

515/445 ▪ ▪ HB1 ▪ 2 

460 ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 ▪ 2 

470 ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 ▪ 2 

470 ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 ▪ 2 

480/455 ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 

/ HC3** 

▪ 2 

MH214 Computational Thinking 520 ▪ ▪ HB1 3 

MH304 Engineering 

435 ▲ ▲ ▪ ▪ HC3 #* ▪ ▲ 2 

(Common Entry) 

MH305 Product Design 365 ▪ ▪ 0B3/HD3 P^ 2 

MH401 Finance 370 ▪ ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 2 

MH403 Accounting & Finance 405 ▪ ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 2 

MH404 Business & Management 435 ▪ ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 2 

MH405 Equine Business 355 ▪ ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 2 

MH406 BCL (Law & Business) or 445 ▪ ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 2 

BCL (Law & Accounting) 

MH407 Business & Accounting 405 ▪ ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 2 

MH408 


& Economics 

420 ▪ ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 2 

MH410 Marketing 400 ▪ ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 2 

MH411 Entrepreneurship 355 ▪ ▪ ▪ OC3/HD3 2 

MH801 Early Childhood – 

Teaching & Learning 

(part-time) 

MH802 Community 

& Youth Work 

(part-time, in-service) 

MH803 

Local Studies or 


(part-time) 

370 ▪ ▪ 4 

Assessment 

& 

Interview. 

No offers 

Assessment 

& 

Interview 

▪ ▪ ▪ 3 

MH901 First Arts (Kilkenny) 300 ▲ ▲ ▪ ▪ ▪ 3 

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Maynooth Summer School 

328 – 329 

try out our degrees in... 

– Primary School Teaching 

Become a Maynooth University 

student for up to a week! 

Monday 15th to Friday 19th 

June 2015 9.00am – 4.00pm daily 

€25 per day or €100 for the 

complete five day Summer School 

– Psychology 

– Law 

– Media Studies 

– Languages 

– Biology 

– Computer Science And Software Engineering 

– Business 

– Social Science 

– Experimental Physics 

– Engineering 

– And More… 

Monday 

15 June 

Tuesday 

16 June 

Wednesday 

17 June 

Thursday 

18 June 

Friday 

19 June 

Enjoy one day, or come along to all five days, 

on our beautiful, fun and friendly campus. 

For further 

details and booking 

visit the website 

Visit us www.maynoothuniversity.ie for more details, 

booking and simple and secure online payment. 

NB: Students 18 years and over may organise to 

stay on campus. Students under 18 years of age 

may may only stay in campus accommodation 

if accompanied by a parent/guardian. 

Arts (Languages 

- focus on French, 

Nua-Ghaeilge, 

Spanish, German, 

Chinese Studies) 

Arts 

(focus on 

Anthropology, 

Sociology, 

Geography, 

International 

Development) 

Arts 

(focus on History, 

English, Politics) 

Arts 

(focus on Greek 

& Roman 

Civilization, 

Greek & Latin, 

Medieval Irish & 

Celtic Studies, 

Philosophy, 

Theology) 

Experimental 

Physics, Maths 

Physics, 

Mathematics 

& Statistics, 

Theoretical 

Physics 

Chemistry 

(incl. Pharmaceutical 

& Biomedical 

Chemistry) 

Biology 

(incl. Biomedical 

& Biological 

Science, 

Biotechnology) 

Computer 

Science and 

Software 

Engineering & 

Multimedia 

Law 

Engineering, 

Product Design & 


Business & 

Management, 

Marketing & Equine 

Business 

Social Science & 

Community and 

Youth Work 

Early Childhood 

- Teaching & 

Learning 

Psychology 

Economics, 

Finance, 

Accounting 

& Finance, 

International 

Finance 


Teaching 

Media & Digital 

Media 


Teaching 

Music & Music 

Technology 


Teaching 

Schools’ Liaison Officers Louise and Kay pictured with our 

student helpers at the Summer School 2014 

Schedule may be subject to change. 

Check www.maynoothuniversity.ie for details and safe online booking.

Academic Year 2015 – 2016 

Alert List & 

Changes in CAO Codes 

330 – 331 

First Semester 

SEPTEMBER 

First year orientation and registration 

14th – 18th September 2015 

Freshers Week 

21st – 25th September 2015 

Lectures commence 

21st – 25th September 2015 

Fairs Day 

(opportunity to join Clubs & Societies) 

30th September 

OCTOBER 

Halloween Ball 

October 2015 

Study Week 

26th – 30th October 2015 

second Semester 

February 

Lectures Resume 

1st – 5th February 2016 

March 

Study week 

14th – 18th March 2016 

APRIL 

Clubs & Societies Awards 

April 2016 

Easter vacation 

21st – 25th March 2016 

MAY 

Conclusion of Lectures 

2nd – 6th May 2016 

Study week 

9th – 13th May 2016 

Alert List 

Entry for Mature Applicants 

to the B.Ed. MH001/MH002 

A combined application process with Maynooth 

University, St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra/DCU 

and Marino Institute of Education has taken effect 

(since 2014). Apply to the CAO before February 

1st and those meeting the eligibility criteria will 

receive a supplementary application form in March. 

new maynooth university curriculum 

See page 3-5 for details 

new degrees 

BCL (Law and Accounting) MH406LWA see page 285 

BA Local Studies MH803 see page 306 

BA Community Studies MH803 see page 306 

Fetac/btec LINKS 

Current information on awards and components 

required for various degree programmes is available 

from our website www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ 

study-maynooth/undergraduate-studies 

Spring and Summer Open DAYS 

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Saturday 25th April 2015 

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Saturday 27th June 2015 

Information Day for School Principals 

and Guidance Counsellors 2015 

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Tuesday 8th September 2015 

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP 

The entrance scholarship scheme is available for 

students who have obtained the following in their 

Leaving Certificate (calculated from six subjects in 

one sitting): 1.Students achieving between 525 & 

545 points receive an Entrance Award of €500 or 2. 

Students achieving 550 points or more are awarded 

€1,000. For students presenting GCE A Levels the 

award is based on achieving 525 points from three/ 

four subjects in GCE A levels. The award is for one 

academic year following the student’s admission 

to the University, payable in two instalments – 

one in November and one in February (subject to 

the student remaining in good standing with the 

University). Campus accommodation is not included. 

If you wish to apply for campus accommodation 

please see page 13 for further details. 

DECEMBER 

Conclusion of lectures 

14th – 18th December 2015 

Christmas vacation 

21st December – 1st January 2016 

Summer Ball 

May 2016 

Second semester examinations 

13th – 28th May 2016 

CAO Information Evening 

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Wednesday 14th January 2015 (Maynooth) 

Open DAYS 

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Friday 28th November 2014 

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Saturday 29th November 2014 

Change in Entry Requirement 

MH304 & MH901: minimum points of 300 

plus basic entry requirements for applicants 

to these degrees who are aged under 23. 

Study week 

Changes in CAO Codes 

MH211 

MH140MWD, MH203MWD 

4th – 8th January 2016 

JANUARY 

First semester exams 

Entry 2014 – OLD 

MH003 

MH117 

Entry 2015 – NEW 

MH801 

MH802 

MH212 

mh213 

MH212SED, MH212MED, 

MH212OPC * 

MH212med 

9th – 23rd January 2016 

Inter-semester break 

25th – 29th January 

MH112 

MH120 

MH112POL, MH112PPE, 

MH112OPC * 

MH112PPE 

MH140 MH140CSA, MH140MWD , 

MH140OPC * 

MH203 

MH203CSE, MH203MWD, 

MH203OPC * 

MH301 

MH302 

MH303 

MH304 

MH304 

* OPC - students can decide which degree stream 

to take following admission and can finalise their 

decision within the first 4 weeks of the semester.

Making your Application: 

Important Dates 

Fees, Grants & Useful Contacts 

332 – 333 

Tuition fees are paid by the 

Irish government for Irish/ 

EU nationals who have been 

ordinarily resident in an EU 

member state for at least three 

of the five years preceding 

entry to third level, subject 

to the following conditions 

5. Apart from the students mentioned in point 4, 

tuition fees will not be paid for students who are 

repeating a year having changed (but not completed) 

their undergraduate course. This condition may 

be waived in exceptional circumstances. 

Outside of tuition fees, all students must make a 

payment for registration, examinations and student 

services. The above is the fee policy which applied to 

entry in 2014. This is subject to change depending on 

Government regulations. Any new details will be advised 

on www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants 

International Student Fees 

All overseas and occasional students must contact the 

International Office prior to registration to determine 

their fee status. 

Important dates 

28 and 29 November 2014 

Maynooth University Open Days 

14 January 2015 

CAO Information Evening 

20 January 2015 5.15pm 

Discounted fee closing date for 

online CAO applications 

1 February 2015 5.15pm 

Deadline for CAO applications 

1 February 2015 5.15pm 

Closing date for applications to the Bachelor 

of Music (MH103), Community and Youth Work 

(MH116 and MH802) and mature applications 

to the B.Ed. (MH001/MH002) degrees 

21 March 2015 

Bachelor of Music (MH103) entrance test 

25 April 2015 & 27 June 2015 

Spring and Summer Open Days 

1 May 2015 5.15pm 

Closing date for late applications to the CAO 

1. Tuition fees are paid by the State only if you are 

attending a full-time undergraduate course. 

2. The course must be a minimum of two years in 

duration (other than in exceptional circumstances). 

3. Tuition fees will not be paid by the State 

for students who are undertaking a second 

undergraduate course. However, fees will be paid 

for students who already hold a Level 6 or Level 

7 qualification and are progressing to a Level 8 

degree course, in the following circumstances: 

a) if your existing qualification gives 

you the credits needed to meet 

the entry requirements, and 

b) if an appropriate exemption from the normal 

duration of the degree course is available on 


Tel +353 1 708 3868 

Fax +353 1 708 6113 

Email international.office@nuim.ie 

Visit www.maynoothuniversity.ie/international 

More details about fees for individual courses 

are available from the Fees Office. 

Fees Office 

Tel +353 1 708 4747/3875 

Fax +353 1 708 3935 

Email fees.office@nuim.ie 

Visit www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants. 

1 July 2015 5.15pm 

the basis of the Level 6 or Level 7 qualification. 

Closing date for Change of Mind submissions 

to the CAO. This is also the deadline for all 

international student and international transfer 

student applications. Information on closing 

dates is updated on www.maynoothuniversity. 

ie/study-maynooth/undergraduate-studies 

4. Tuition fees will be paid for students who 

previously attended but did not complete 

approved courses and are now returning, 

following a break of at least five years, to 

pursue an approved course at the same level.

Fees, Grants & Useful Contacts 

Postgraduate Studies 

334 – 335 

Grants 

Research Degrees 

Taught Courses 

Higher Education grants scheme 

All students of approved full-time undergraduate 

courses of at least two years in duration, and students 

of full-time postgraduate courses, may apply for a 

grant. To qualify for the grant, you must meet certain 

criteria, including in relation to academic achievement, 

and undergo a means test. The new single grantawarding 

authority is Student Universal Support 

Ireland (SUSI). It processes all grant applications 

for 2015-2016 through studentfinance.ie. 

Useful Contacts 

General University Enquiries 

Tel: + 353 1 708 6000 

Fax: + 353 1 628 9063 

Undergraduate Admissions 

Tel: + 353 1 708 3822 

Fax: + 353 1 708 4614 


www.maynoothuniversity.ie/studymaynooth/undergraduate-studies 

Postgraduate Admissions 

Tel: + 353 1 708 6018 

Fax: + 353 1 708 3359 

Email: graduatestudies@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-studies 

Centre for Adult Education 

Tel: + 353 1 708 3937 

Fax: + 353 1 708 4687 

Email: adcomed@nuim.ie 


For further details 

on grants visit 

studentfinance.ie 


Tel: + 353 1 708 3868 

Fax: + 353 1 708 6113 

Email: international.office@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/international 

student services 

Tel: + 353 1 708 4729 

Fax: + 353 1 708 6749 

Email: student.services@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-services 

Fees & Grants Office 

Tel: +353 1 708 4747/3875 

Fax: +353 1 708 3935 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants 

Residence Office 

Tel: +353 1 708 3322 Fax: +353 1 708 3523 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/accommodation 

Masters degrees by research and Doctoral degrees 

are available in the following areas. We also have a 

range of Postgraduate Certificates and Postgraduate 

Diplomas see www.maynoothuniversity.ie/studymaynooth/postgraduate-studies 

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Adult and Community Education 

Anthropology 

Ancient Classics 

Applied Social Studies 

Biology 

Business 

Chemistry 


Design Innovation 

Economics 

Education 


English 


Finance 

French 

Geography 

German 

Law 

Mathematics 


Media Studies 

Medieval Irish 

Modern History 

Music 

Nua-Ghaeilge 

Philosophy 

Psychology 

Sociology 

Spanish 

Doctorate of Education 

doctor of social science 

Ancient Classics 

MA in Ancient,Medieval and Renaissance Thought 

MA Classical Studies 

MA Classics 

Celtic Studies 

MA sa Nua-Ghaeilge 

MA Early Irish 

English, Media & Theatre Studies 

MA in Gender and Sexuality in Writing and Culture 

MA in Irish Literature and Culture 

MA in Postcolonial and World Literature 

MA Radio & Television Production 

MA Dramatherapy 

History 

MA in Historical Archives 

MA European History 

MA Irish History 

MA Historic House Studies 

MA Local History 

MA Military History & Strategic Studies 

Modern Languages, Literature & Cultures 

MA French 

MA in Narratives of Conflict-French/German/ Spanish 

MA German 

MA Spanish & Latin American Studies 

Music 

MA Composition 

MA Creative Music Technologies 

MA Performance & Musicology 

MA Musicology 

Philosophy 

MA in Ancient,Medieval and Renaissance Thought 

MA in Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy 

MA in Contemporary Philosophy 

MA in Philosophy 

MA Philosophy of Religion

NUI Certificate Courses 

336 – 337 

An Foras Feasa 

Business 

Sociology 


MA Digital Humanities 

Biology 

MSc Immunology & Global Health 


Erasmus Mundus MSc Dependable Software Systems 

MSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) 

MSc Geocomputation 



ME Engineering in Healthcare Technologies 

(3U - Programme offered as part of 3U Partnership 

between Maynooth University, Dublin City University 

and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) 


MA/ MSc Mathematical Science 

Mathematics 

MA/ MSc Mathematics 

MSc Mathematics for Education 

MSc Business Management 

MSc Design Innovation 

MSc IT Management 

MA Mediation & Conflict Intervention 

MSc Strategy & Innovation 

MSc Humanitarian Logistics and Emergency 

Management (Programme offered as part of 

3U Partnership between Maynooth University, 

DCU and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) 

Economics, Finance & Accounting 

MA Accounting 

MA Economics 

MA Finance 

MSc Economic & Financial Risk Analysis 

Education 

Professional Masters of Education 

(Secondary Teaching) 

Master of Education 

MEd School Guidance & Counselling 

MEd School Leadership 

MA Sociology 

MA Sociology (Work, Labour 

Markets and Employment) 

MA in Society and Space 

MA Community Education, Equality 

and Social Activism 

Application dates for Masters and Diploma 

programmes vary depending upon the programme. 

Please contact graduatestudies@nuim.ie or 

www.pac.ie 

Maynooth university Research Funding 

John and Pat Hume Scholarships 

The University offers John and Pat Hume scholarships 

valued at €10,000 per annum for a maximum of four 

years. Please contact the Graduate Studies Office: 

graduatestudies@nuim.ie for further information. 

Maynooth university Taught masters Funding 

Addiction Studies 

01 708 6062 / 056 7775910 

Adult & Community Education 

01 708 6062 

Community Development & Leadership 

01 708 6062 

Counselling Skills 

01 708 6062 

Creative Writing for Publication 

01 708 6062 / 056 7775910 

Directing for theatre 

087 2759420 

Disability Studies 

01 708 6062 

Local History 

01 708 6062 

Institute of Immunology 

MSc Immunology & Global Health 

Adult and Community Education 

MEd Adult & Community Education 

MEd Adult Guidance and Counselling 

MA Community Education, Equality & Social Activism 

Anthropology 

MA Anthropology & Development 

MA Anthropology 

MA Cultural Differences & Transitional Processes 

Applied Social Studies 

MA Community & Youth Work 

MA Applied Social Studies 

MSocSci Social Science (Rights & Social Policy) 

Froebel Department of Primary 

and Early Childhood Education 

Professional Masters of Education (Primary Teaching) 

Geography 

MA Geography 

MA Society and Space 

MSc Climate Change 

MA Geographical Information 

Systems and Remote Sensing 

Law 

LLM Master of Global Legal Studies 

LLM Master of International Business Law 

MLS Professional Master of Legal Science 

Maynooth provides postgraduate scholastic 

funding for students undertaking a taught 

postgraduate course. Support is awarded 

on a competitive basis. Please contact 

graduatestudies@nuim.ie for further information. 

Postgraduate Admissions 

Tel: + 353 1 708 6018/6233 

Fax: + 353 1 708 3359 

Email: graduatestudies@nuim.ie 

Web: www.maynoothuniversity. 

ie/postgraduate -studies 

NUI Certificate Foundation Courses 

Return to Learning 

01 708 6062 

nua-ghaeilge: certificate in 

irish cultural heritage 

01 708 3666 

Psychology 

01 708 6062 

NUI Certificate Modular Programmes 

Culture & Society 

01 708 6062 

People, Place and Heritage 

01 708 6062 

Science and Engineering 

01 708 6025


Glossary of Terms 

338 – 339 

NUI Professional Development Courses 

NUI Certificates 

Adult Guidance, Theory & Practice 

01 708 3752 

Communication & Group Skills for Managers 

01 708 6062 

Cultural Heritage and Tourism 

01 708 6062 

Equality Studies in Training 

& Development (online) 

01 708 6062 

Integrating Literacy 

01 708 6062 

Restorative Practices and Mediation 

01 708 6062 

Training & Continuing Education 

(TRAIN THE TRAINER) 

087 2891672 

NUI Diplomas 

Addiction Studies 

01 708 6062 

diploma in arts: adult guidance 

and counselling 

01 708 6062 

nui diploma in arts: ceramics and design 

01 708 6062 

language centre: an dioplÓma i 

mÚineadh na gaeilge (daoine fÁsta) 

01 708 6417 / 01 474 7145 

Training & Development 

(for Socially Inclusive Workplaces) 

01 708 6062 

For more information about NUI Certificate 

Courses contact the numbers listed or visit 


Studying at third level differs in many ways from 

second level, or further education colleges. 

Along with a considerably larger campus 

comes a whole new university language. Here’s 

some of the lexicon to get you started: 


This office functions as a convenient first point of 

contact for students who wish to seek advice on 

general issues that may arise from their relationship 

with the University. Information is also provided 

which will assist students in accessing information on 

regulations and progression routes to their degree. 

Access Courses 

Courses designed to prepare students for entry 

into Higher Education, and which provide the 

underpinning knowledge and skills needed to 

progress to a degree course at a university or college. 

Alumni 

Graduates of the University. Maynooth Alumni 

Association, the University’s alumni association, 

entitles you to a range of benefits, as well as the 

chance to stay involved with Maynooth University. 

BTEC Awards 

Award given for vocational subjects by the British 

Business and Technology Education Council. 

Career Development Centre 

This centre provides expert information and advice 

on career prospects, including help in developing 

CVs, and finding graduate opportunities. 

Continuous Assessment 

Refers to the assessment of students’ ongoing work, 

rather than on an end of term examination or essay. 

Course work 

A piece of work you need to complete 

as part of your course. 

Degree 

Usually three / four years full-time or 

four to six years part time leading to the 

University award of Bachelor or Master. 

Degree Classification 

The grading scheme for undergraduate degrees. 

Honours degrees can either be first class, ‘upper’ (2:1) 

and ‘lower’ (2:2) second class, or third class honours. 

Assessment 

Process of checking and marking your coursework. 

Depending on your course, assessments may 

include examinations, essays, project work, 

reports or a combination of any of these. 

Dissertation 

A major written piece of work or research 

project undertaken in the final year of an 

undergraduate honours degree course. 

Assignments 

Assignments take the form of essays or project 

work, which require reading and independent 

research. A certain amount of marks will be given 

for assignments, and these will contribute to your 

overall grade for continuous assessment each 

year. In first year, students are given guidelines 

on how to prepare and present assignments. 

Bachelors degree 

Undergraduate degree qualification awarded by 

the University (also referred to as a first degree). 

ECTS - European Credit Transfer Scheme 

This is a standard for comparing the study 

attainment and performance of students of higher 

education across the European Union and other 

collaborating European countries. For successfully 

completed studies, ECTS credits are awarded. One 

academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS credits. 

Enrolment 

The process where you become a 

registered student of the University. 

Essays 

A written piece of work on a particular topic.

Glossary of Terms 

340 – 341 

Faculty 

A group of academic departments defined 

by shared interests (e.g. Social Sciences). 

FETAC 

The Further Education Training and Awards Council. 

Foundation Year 

If your qualifications are not in the required subjects, 

or at the right grades to meet the entry requirements 

for your chosen course, you may be in a position to 

do a one year foundation course. If you complete 

this to the required standard you will be guaranteed 

a place on the first year of your chosen course. 

Fresher 

A term used for undergraduate students 

starting the first year of their course. 

Graduate 

Someone who has successfully completed 

a degree programme at the University. 

Maynooth graduates are automatic members 

of the Maynooth Alumni Association. 

HETAC 

The Higher Education Training and Awards Council. 

Honours (Hons) Degree 

A full undergraduate degree that usually 

requires completion of a final year dissertation 

or research project. This is a Level 8 award on 

the National Framework of Qualifications. 

Joint Honours 

A degree course in which two different 

subjects are combined in equal weighting 

i.e. 30 credits in each subject. 

Major/Minor normally involves a 40 credit/20 credit 

split between the major subject and the minor subject. 

Lab work 

Certain courses, especially within the Faculty of 

Science and Engineering, involve a substantial 

amount of laboratory work. This consists of a 

series of hands-on, practical sessions where you 

will have an opportunity to explore the reality 

behind the theory of your chosen subjects, under 

the supervision of experienced staff members. 

Lectures 

You are expected to attend each one of a series of 

lectures as part of your course. Lectures address 

the core of your subjects, introducing the main 

ideas and providing a guide to further research 

and reading. Lectures are delivered to groups of 

students, varying in size from 40 to 450 people. 

Generally, students listen and take notes. 

Lecturers or Tutors 

Lecturers and tutors are members of the University 

academic staff and have responsibility for teaching 

and helping students with their studies. 

Major /Minor 

Students normally take 60 credits in 

each academic year. In a Major/Minor, 

students may take 40 credits in their 

major subject and 20 credits in their minor. A 

Joint Major degree is 30 credits in each of two 

subjects, and a Single Major degree allows 

students to concentrate on one subject. 

Master’s Degree 

An academic degree awarded by a university upon 

completion of at least one year of prescribed 

study beyond the bachelors degree. 

Mature Applicant 

A student who is 23 years of age on January 1st of 

the year of entry to the University. For part-time 

degree programmes the age requirement is 21 

years of age on January 1st of the year of entry. 

Modules 

Degree programmes are made up of modules in 

a range of subjects. A module is a self-contained 

fraction of the workload for the year, and carries 

a unique examination or assessment mark. 

Different modules are given different credit 

weightings, for example, a module on the study 

of modern drama, as part of English literature 

(MH101), may be 2.5 credits. An entire year of an 

undergraduate degree programme is typically 

60 credits. The credit system is based on the 

European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), which 

provides common procedures, to guarantee 

academic recognition of studies at institutions 

offering ECTS-based programmes across Europe. 

Within your chosen degree programme, there 

is a range of modules – some compulsory, some 

required, and some optional. Compulsory and 

optional modules are just that. Required modules 

are compulsory and must be passed in order to 

progress to the next year of your degree. 

More information on modules, and to see the 

structure of the various degree programmes in terms 

of modules and credits www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ 

study-maynooth/undergraduate-studies/courses 

Moodle 

Moodle is not just a website, but a passwordprotected 

space used by staff and students at 

Maynooth University to share teaching materials, 

information and online activities. Not all lecturers 

use Moodle, but those who do will direct you towards 

the relevant spaces for the modules they teach. 

Orientation Week 

The academic term usually begins in mid-September 

with an orientation week for first-year students. 

During orientation week, students meet lecturers, 

receive handouts and find out essential information 

about University subjects, supports and services. 

Postgraduate 

Study that is beyond first-degree level or 

Bachelors level, and leads to a higher qualification 

such as a Master’s degree or PhD. 

PhD/Doctor of Philosophy 

An award given to those who have completed a 

doctorate/research degree placed at Level 10 

on the National Framework for Qualifications. 

qqi 

Quality and Qualifications Ireland is an 

integrated agency which replaces FETAC, 

HETAC, the NQAI and incorporates the functions 

of the Irish Universities Quality Board. 

Self-directed learning 

The key difference at university is an emphasis 

on self-directed learning. As a student, it 

is your responsibility to take care of your 

academic responsibilities, such as attending 

lectures and tutorials, doing research in 

the Library, or writing assignments to a 

deadline. No more homework journals. 

SINGLE MAJOR 

A student may specialise in one particular subject 

area in the later years of their degree. In the case of a 

three year programme credits for a single major are 

90, while for a four year programme they are 120. 

Semester 

The academic year is divided up into two semesters, 

each lasting approximately 16 weeks. A semester 

consists of 12 teaching weeks and two study weeks, 

followed by a period of examinations. The teaching 

weeks normally involve a series of lectures and 

tutorials, along with written assignments and/or 

laboratory work, depending on your chosen discipline. 

Tutor or Lecturer 

A member of staff who is responsible for teaching 

and helping students with their studies. 

Tutorials 

Tutorials involve smaller groups of students, who 

meet regularly with a member of academic staff, 

to work through ideas and topics relevant to their 

course. Tutorials provide an opportunity for you 

to engage in debate and exchange ideas with your 

fellow students. Marks are allotted for attendance at 

tutorials, as part of continuous assessment. A high 

attendance record is required to pass each year. 

Undergraduate 

An undergraduate is a student who 

is studying for a first degree.

South Campus 

How to Apply 

KILCOCK → 

P 

30 

Student 

Centre 

Phoenix 

Restaurant 

North 342–343 Campus 

– 343 

33 

P 

32 

P 

Music 

Practice 

P 

1 

2 

Performance 

Suite 

Logic 

House 

P 

3 

4 

Loftus 

Halls 

P 

P 

6 

Museum 

9 

5 

7 

Russell 

Library 

Pugin 

Hall 8 

St. Mary’s 

The President’s 

Arch 

College 

Chapel 

Aula 26 

Maxima 

Columba 

Centre 

27 

John Paul II 

Library 

P 

Pedestrian 

Crossing 

28 

29 

→ 

North Campus 

Entrance 

38 

Science 

Callan 

Building 

Arts Building 

37 

P 

Student 35 

Common 

Room 

Sports 

& Gym 

Bio Science 

& Electronic 

Engineering 

ICT 

Building 

53 

36 

34 

P 

Playing Fields 

Rhetoric 

House 

12 

11 

Riverstown 

Lodge 

13 

14 

P 

P 

Humanity 

House 

22 

15 

Long Corridor 

21 

16 17 18 19 Physics 

Hall 

20 

Stoyte 

House 

Church 

St. Joseph’s 

Square 

24 

Security 

23 

→ 

New 

House 

P 

P 

Computer 

Centre 

South Campus 

Entrance 

P 

25 

Aldi 

Kilcock Road 

P 

P 

43 

Laraghbryan 

House 

P 

45 

Education 

House 

P 

39 

Saint 

Catherine’s 

46 

Rowan 

House 

MAP 42 

Lodge 

44 

Student 

Services 

P 

40 

Auxilia 

House 

John Hume Building 

47 

Rye 

Hall 

Iontas 

Building 

P 

48 

U 

41 

49 

Créche 

T 

50 

51 

River 

Apartments 

E 

C 

D 

G 

B 

P 

F 

A 

H 

N 

J 

M 

L 

K 

P 

P 

Q 

Castle 

S 

R 

P 

→ 

TRAIN 

STATION 

Fire 

Station 

Garda 

Station 

Parson St 

Mill Street 

Manor Mills 

Shopping Centre 

Moyglare Road 

52 

University Village 

Apartments 

Leinster Street 

TOWN 

CENTRE 

Church 

53 

Kairos 


→ 

M4 

Straffan Road 

Coates Lane

Campus Map 

344 – 345 

The University 

spans the North 

and South 

Campuses, and 

is a short walk 

from Maynooth 

town centre. 

Each of the University buildings 

is numbered on the map, with 

an index to help you find your 

way around. If you have any 

difficulty just ask a member 

of staff or a member of the 

student body, and they will point 

you in the right direction. 

South Campus 

Academic Council 

Accounts Office 

Admissions Office 

Alumni Office 

Aula Maxima 

Bewerunge Room 

Buildings Office 

Bursar’s Office 

Callan Hall 

Campus Conference & 

Accommodation Centre 

Campus Planning 

& Development 

Casey Changing Rooms 

Computer Centre 

Computer 

Training Rooms 1 & 2 

Dean’s Office 

Economics, Finance 

& Accounting Dept. 

Examinations Office 

Fees & Grants 

Freedom of 

Information Office 

Gate Lodge (Security) 

General Services Office 

Geography Dept. 

History Dept. 

Humanity House 

Human Resources Office 


John Paul II Library 

Law Dept. 

Loftus Halls 

Logic Hall 

Logic House 

Long Corridor 

Main Entrance 

Marketing 

& Communications Office 

Mathematics 

Computer Lab 

Mathematics Dept. 

Mathematics Hall 

Mathematics Rooms 1 & 2 

Museum 

Music Dept. 

Music Practice 

Music Technology 

New House 

New Music Room 

O’Callaghan Room 

Pedestrian Crossing 

Performance Suite 

Physics Hall 

Post Room 

President’s Office 

Procurement Office 

Pugin Hall 

Quality Promotion Unit 

Registrar’s Central Office 

Registrar’s Office 

Registration 

Rhetoric House 

Riverstown Annexe 

Riverstown Hall 

Riverstown Lodge 

Rooms 61 & 62 

Roque Lab 

Russell Library 

Salaries Office 

Stoyte House 

Student Records Office 

Swimming Pool 

north Campus 


Access Office 

Adult Education Dept. 

AIB Bank 

Ancient Classics Dept. 

Anthropology Dept. 

An Tobar 

Apartments 

A) Avoca 

B) Boyne 

C) Carrick 

D) Dodder 

E) Erne 

F) Foyle 

G) Gweedore 

H) Hurley 

J) Joyce 

K) Killary 

L) Liffey 

M) Moy 

N) Nore 

P) Potters 

Q) Quiltey 

R) Riordan Hall 

S) Leavey Hall 

T) Hargadon Hall 

U) Mullin Hall 

Laundry(Apartments) 

Applied Social Studies Dept. 

Arts Building 

Arts Reading Room 

Assistive 

Technology Centre 

Auxilia Classhalls 1 & 2 

Auxilia House 

Biology Dept. 

Bioscience & 

Engineering Building 

Callan Building 

Career 

Development Centre 

Chaplaincy Service 

Chaplaincy 

Chemistry Dept. 

Chill Cafe 

Classhalls A to H 

Computer Science Dept. 

Counselling Service 

Crèche 

CS1 & CS2 

Director of 

Student Services 

Disability Office 

Education Dept. 

Education House 

Education 

Lecture Theatre 

Education Seminar Room 

Experimental 

Physics Dept. 

French Dept. 

German Dept. 

Graduate Studies Office 

Health & Safety Office 

ICT Building 

Information Point 

Iontas Building 

Iontas Theatre 

JHL 1 to 7 

JHT 1 to 10 

John Hume Building 

Kairos Communications 

Language Centre 

Language Labs 

Laraghbryan House 

Main Entrance 

MAP Lodge 

Mathematical 

Physics Dept. 

Mature Students Office 

Media & Theatre Studies 

Medical Centre 

O’Brien’s Café 

Philosophy Dept. 

Phoenix Restaurant 

Photocopying Centre 

Physics 

Chemisty Theatre 

Postroom 

Psychology Dept. 

Quiet Room 

Research Office 

Residence Office 

River Apartments Reception 

Roinn na Ghaeilge 

Rowan House 

Rye Hall 

School of Business. 

School of English 

Science Building 

Science Lecture Theatre 

Security 

Snooker Room 

Sociology Dept. 

Spanish Dept. 

Sports Halls & Gym 

St. Catherine’s 

Student Centre 

Student Common Room 

Student Services Centre 

Students’ Union Offices 

SU Bar 

SU Shop 

SU Shop Londis 

Theatres 1 & 2 

University Bookshop 

Village Apartments Reception 

& Common Room

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Internationally 

recognised for 

the quality and 

value of our teaching 

and research 

The information contained in this publication is 

intended as a guide for those seeking admission to 

the Maynooth University and does not constitute 

a contract or any terms thereof between the 

University and any intending applicant or any 

third party. Neither is it intended to give rise 

to legal obligations of any kind on the part of 

the University or its employees. The University 

reserves the right at any time, or from time to time, 

to cancel, revise, amend, or alter programmes of 

study and academic regulations. The University 

is not responsible for and shall not be bound by 

any errors in, or omissions from this publication. 

Work placements, which are part of many of our 

degree programmes are not guaranteed. Students 

are responsible for incidental expenses relating 

to work placements. Please note that many 

courses receive funding from the ESF (European 

Social Fund) including: BSc Computer Science 

and Software Engineering, BA Music Technology, 

BA Digital Media,BSc Multimedia, Mobile and 

Web Development, BE Computer Engineering, 

BE Electronic Engineering, BE Communications 

Engineering, BE Common Entry, BSc Product 

Design. Student Access, Student Disability. 

Information may be subject to change. 

See www.maynoothuniversity.ie 

for the latest details. 

Produced by the Admissions Office, 

Maynooth University © Maynooth University 2014. 

Design by Red&Grey Design. 

Print by Clondalkin Group. 

Photography by Richard Gilligan 

& Matthew Thompson.

We plan events throughout 

the year to make it easy 

and enjoyable to get to 

know our University. 

Maynooth University Admissions Office, 

Maynooth University, Maynooth, 

Co. Kildare 

Tel: +353 1 708 3822 

admissions@nuim.ie 

www.maynoothuniversity.ie 

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t @gomaynooth 

Event Date Location More information 

Open Days 

Friday & Saturday 

November 28th 

& 29th 2014 


Free to attend & all welcome. 

See website for details. 

CAO Information 

Evening 

Wednesday 

January 14th 2015 




Campus Visits – 

Individual & Small 

Group Tours 

Any stage 

during the year 


Contact Admissions to 

schedule a visit. 

Campus Visits – 

School Groups 

February - May Maynooth Contact Admissions to 

schedule a visit. 

Schools’ Liaison – 

School Talks 

Any stage during 

the school year 

Your school 

We welcome requests from 

guidance counsellors for school 

talks at any stage during the year. 

Schools’ Liaison - 

Careers Fairs 

Events scheduled 

throughout the 

school year 

Countrywide 

Check our website for details of 

all the careers fairs we attend. 

Academic Department 

Subject Events for 

Second-Level Students 

Throughout the 

academic year 


See individual department 

webpages for details. 

Summer School June 15th - 

19th 2015 


Become a Maynooth student 

for a day or a week in June. 


Spring Open Day 

Saturday 25th 

April 2015 




Summer Open Day 

Saturday 27th 

June 2015 




Information Day for 

School Principals & 

Guidance Counsellors 

Tuesday 

September 

8th 2015 


Welcoming all school principals 

and guidance counsellors 

for this annual Maynooth 

University update.

Maynooth University Undergraduate Handbook 2015

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