Maynooth University has the leading centre for research on adult education in Ireland and have built an excellent international reputation for our work on further education, higher education, adult guidance, community development and transformative learning.
Career Options
While the participants on Adult and Community Education programme from Maynooth University will be skilled professionals on entry to the programme, experience over the four years will prepare them to further advance in their professional and academic careers in the areas of research, policy development, teaching and engagement.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Funding Application
- The Craft and Logics of Social Research
- Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching and Learning: Tutors and Demonstrators
- Academic Writing Module
- Ethical Perspectives on Adult Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 63
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General requirements
- Primary degree (or equivalent) and a Masters degree in Adult and Community Education or a relevant discipline,
- Experience in higher or adult education,
- Proven ability in academic writing.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International
Non-residents: 22,810 AUD / year (approx. 14,000 EUR / year)
EU/EEA
EU/EEA Nationals: 10,590 AUD / year (approx. 6,500 EUR / year)
Additional Details
- Part-time Tuition Fees: EU: 4330 EUR / Year
- Continuation Year (Full-Time): EU: 4330 EUR / Year; Non-EU: 10000 EUR / Year
Living Costs
Maynooth, Ireland: 1,059-1,629 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Adult and Community Education.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - U.S. government - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - ServiceScape - 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- Ukrainian Researchers Scheme - Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences - Deadline: Not specified
- ACES Scholarships - ACES Education Fund - 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - IvyPanda - 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Voice Talent Online - 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - educations.com - 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Admit Lab - 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Salvado Law - 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Anonymous Hope Fund - 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Government Of Ireland Scholarships - Government Of Ireland - 10000 EUR - Deadline: 12 Mar 2027
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - IELTS from 6 to 9 - 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
