Career Options
Postgraduate students in education come from a range of backgrounds and have a wide range of interests. Some students wish to develop their professional practice and take on leadership roles, others wish to take on other professional responsibilities or engage in policy formation in the national or international context. Holding a PhD qualifies one to teach at university level and to carry out advanced research.
Programme Structure
Courses Include:
- Sharing The World: Education, Pluralism, And Conflict
- Conference Organisation
- Pedagogical Thinking
- Engaging With The Community: Research, Practice And Reflection.
- Outreach and Communication
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 63
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
Minimum 2.1 degree (BA or MA/M.Ed) or international equivalent in Education or a cognate area, and a proposal for original research that is accepted by the Department. Students undertake 30 credits of modules that support their research. Generally, students without a Masters undertake 60 credits of modules. Studies can be undertaken on a part-time or full-time basis, and credit requirements are the same for both pathways.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 22,810 AUD / year (approx. 14,000 EUR / year)
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
