133 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Sociology offered by Maynooth University aims to provide high quality research training in a lively intellectual atmosphere.

The History course from Maynooth University is a research degree, awarded on the basis of a research thesis. Thesis presentation is supported by a number of taught mandatory Graduate Education modules (GREPs).

The Mathematics programme from Maynooth University  is intended to introduce graduates in mathematics to current ideas and methods at the forefront of modern mathematical research. 

Finance is a stimulating and challenging discipline that offers a wide range of exciting and dynamic careers across the Financial industry. The Finance programme from Maynooth University has been designed to produce graduates that meet the demands of employers. 

The Social Work programme from Maynooth University combines rigorous academic education with supervised field work practice towards the aim of developing competent, ethical and reflective social work practitioners who are committed to the promotion of human rights and social justice in social work. 

Under a Structured Research Programme like the French programme from Maynooth University students are supported in the development of their research by undertaking professional and specialist modules over the course of their research degree.

The Anthropology postgraduate certificate course from Maynooth University is a one-year part-time course designed for students who would like to make a transition to studying anthropology but have no previous background in the subject or for students who, for various reasons, are not yet ready for the full MA programme. 

The Computer Science (Software Engineering) degree at Maynooth University is designed to give participants a strong foundation in advanced computer science topics ensuring longevity of their skills and their ability to adapt in a rapidly evolving field.

The Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing course from Maynooth University provides students with the skills to manage, analyse, and interpret the rapidly increasing volumes of spatial data now available across research, industry, and society. 

The Educational Leadership and Management (Future Leaders Programme) programme from Maynooth University is designed for teachers at all levels who are seeking or who are already in leadership roles, as well as for those who are seeking to develop leadership skills in their educational settings.

The Education (Secondary) programme from Maynooth University  is a two-year, level 9, full-time initial teacher education programme. 

This Military History and Strategic Studies programme from Maynooth University provides an in-depth introduction into the disciplines of military history and strategic studies.

Students of the English programme from Maynooth University must take a minimum of 10 credits in taught modules (at least 5 in generic/transferable modules and at least 5 in subject specific/advanced specialist modules) from the structured PhD programme.

The International Development degree from Maynooth University is designed to prepare participants for work in International Development in a community, local government, youth/adult education or NGO setting.

The Chinese Studies programme at Maynooth University aims to provide students who already have a background in Chinese language and culture at undergraduate level with an opportunity to specialise in the area of cultural and literary analysis with particular emphasis on the conflict and communication within the Sinosphere and between China and the West.

This intensive Psychology course from Maynooth University is designed to provide a pre-professional qualification equivalent to a bachelor degree in psychology and, as such, offers a conversion route for graduates who hold an honours degree in Psychological Studies or equivalent. 

The Chinese Studies programme from Maynooth University offers research degree opportunities for students with a specific interest in the field of Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies which cuts across current offerings in languages and cultures within SMLLC.

The Spanish for Teaching at Post Primary Level programme from Maynooth University aims to provide domestic and international candidates with an opportunity to complete the subject-specific credits they require in order to be able to submit themselves for accreditation through the Teaching Council of Ireland.

The Mathematical Science programme from Maynooth University is aimed at those who have a primary degree in a related subject who wish to convert this to a degree in theoretical or mathematical physics. 

Those holding the Mathematics programme from Maynooth University are deemed to have reached the honours degree standard in Mathematics. The Diploma is awarded at pass and honours levels.