Overview

Successful completion of the Medieval Irish programme from Maynooth University will equip the student for further academic work and for employment in heritage, libraries and related institutions.

Career Options

A completed PhD is the necessary requirement for and gateway to advanced academic work, in teaching and in research.

Key Information

Duration: Full-time 48 months; Part-time 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2026. Apply anytime. Research applications are generally accepted at any time.
Language: English
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Maynooth, Ireland
Disciplines: History

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Old Irish Language
Medieval Irish Sagas and Mythology
Palaeography and Manuscript Culture
Middle Welsh Reading
Readings From Early Irish Literature 6
Conference Organisation

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

General requirements: A student beginning a PhD in Medieval Irish will normally have at least a 2:1 at MA level in a relevant discipline; a good knowledge of Old Irish is desirable but not essential. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International: 22,540 AUD / year (≈ 14,000 EUR / year)
EU/EEA: 10,465 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

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