Language: English
Credits: 30 ECTS
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Maynooth, Ireland
Disciplines: Legal Studies
Overview
Towards that end, the structured PhD programme offers a framework which facilitates independent research, whilst providing milestones for measuring progress.
Students of the Law programme from Maynooth University will be equipped with methodological and analytical tools for advanced research in law through a number of taught modules across the Faculty. These will be supplemented by periodic one-on-one supervision meetings.
Students will also have opportunities to actively engage in other aspects of academic writing and publishing during the course of their education. In addition, the Department of Law’s research seminar series offers a constructive forum for presenting and debating research.
Career Options
The skills acquired during the programme of doctoral study will prepare students for a wide range of careers including academia, private industry, and public service.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Craft and Logics of Social Research
- Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching and Learning: Tutors and Demonstrators
- Personal Development and Employability Module
- Finding Information for Your Thesis
- Academic Writing Module
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
- Candidates should ordinarily have a master’s degree in law. Candidates with a 1st class undergraduate degree will be considered in exceptional cases.
- Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International (Non-residents): 24,260 AUD / year (≈ 15,000 EUR / year)
EU/EEA Nationals: 10,513 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: 1,051-1,617 AUD / month
