Key information
- Starting September 2026
- Language: English
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Maynooth, Ireland
Overview
On the Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies programme from Maynooth University research profiles of staff members are very varied, covering applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, second language acquisition, corpus linguistics, bi- and multilingualism, second-language pedagogy, intercultural studies, intercultural competence and the role of English in a globalised world.
Research in related areas is also welcome, including language-specific research in applied linguistics and intercultural studies in (or through) German, Spanish or French.
Careers Options
The PhD in Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies equips its students for entry into a number of career paths, as well as providing existing practitioners and professionals with an opportunity for continuous professional development. These include:
- teaching at various levels (particularly university)
- school management
- the business world
- politics
- publishing and marketing
- the media
- public relations
- journalism
- materials development
- adult education and support
- indeed further study to postdoc level
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Issues and Strategies in Contemporary Modern Language Studies
- Innovation and Research Commercialisation
- Academic Writing Module
- Conference Organisation
- Outreach and Communication
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Lower Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 63
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
MA in Chinese Studies, MA in French, MA in German, MA in Spanish, MA in Applied Linguistics (with at least a II.2 degree respectively), or equivalent. Students who do not hold an MA or equivalent qualification (only admitted in exceptional cases) may be required to take modules from the SMLLC MA programme. Students may, in consultation with their supervisor and the Head of School, take additional MA modules.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 22,670 AUD / year (≈ 14,000 EUR / year)
EU/EEA: 10,525 AUD / year (≈ 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: 1,053-1,619 AUD / month
