
Overview
This Adult and Community Education program from Maynooth University will provide the opportunity for participants to:
- critically reflect on their experience in the field
- develop the public debate on social justice and critical citizenship
- have a thorough grounding and an understanding of the background to and influences on research in adult and community education
Career
The MEd is particularly suited to those who are seeking theoretical frameworks from which to explore and question the assumptions that underpin their work practices and critical reflection.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Theories In Adult And Community Education
- Advanced Gender Studies In Adult And Community Education
- Power, Politics And Society: Adult Education In Context
- History Of Adult And Community Education
- Ethical Perspectives On Adult Education
- Critical Reflective Practice In Adult Education
- Thesis & Research Completion
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Candidates must have a primary degree with a minimum grade of 2:1 in one of the social sciences (Adult Education, community work, social care, sociology, political science, economics, psychology, anthropology, education etc.) or have a minimum grade of 2:1 in the Postgraduate Diploma in Adult, Community and Further Education/the Higher Diploma in Further Education. These are the minimum entry requirements and meeting these requirements will not guarantee an offer of entry onto the programme
- Selection will be based on application, interview and references. Interviews will take place mid-June. The interview will include a discussion of the candidate’s proposed research topic.
- Should we consider late applications, late interviews will take place in August.
- Please note: The University may waive these entry conditions in certain cases.
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14000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14000 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Maynooth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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