PhD of Education
- Maynooth, Ireland
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Education can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
- Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Education Support Coordinator
- Curriculum Assistant
- Teaching Roles Subject to Certification
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Education (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree with at least a 2.1 honours (NFQ level 8 or 9 equivalent) or other evidence satisfying the head of department
- An agreed supervisor and research proposal are needed before applying
- Subject prerequisites vary by department. Grade guidance from source: Normally an overall 2.1 honours award at master level (some departments: first or high upper second at MA)
- Direct entry from a bachelor degree only in exceptional cases.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 63
- Cambridge 176
- Oxford Test of English 140
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Research Proposal (if applicable)
- Birth Certificate.
How to apply
- Read the research applicant guide and the programme page
- Normally a 2.1 honours degree is needed. Agree a supervisor and research proposal first
- Then apply through the application portal. Upload official transcripts
- Passport or birth certificate and two referee reports
- Plus proof of English. Applications are accepted at any time with rolling decisions (31 May preferred for the following academic year)
- Non-EU offers need a non-refundable 1
- 000 EUR deposit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €14,500 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €50 EUR |
| Deposit | €1,000 EUR |
Program details
| Campus | Maynooth |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Social Sciences |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | University international scholarship opportunities are offered subject to the particular award, Programme, Applicant profile and year, 2027 eligibility should be checked. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
6 Mar 2027
112 days left
Scholarships
University international scholarship opportunities are offered subject to the particular award, Programme, Applicant profile and year, 2027 eligibility should be checked.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 6 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is €14,500 EUR per year. The application fee is €50 EUR. The deposit is €1,000 EUR. The estimated living cost is €16,524 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 63, Cambridge 176, Oxford Test of English 140.
University international scholarship opportunities are offered subject to the particular award, Programme, Applicant profile and year, 2027 eligibility should be checked.