Overview

New students of the Equality and Community Studies program from Maynooth University are catered for in Semester 1 with an introduction to programmes which includes a comprehensive study skills and student support module aimed at people who have been out of the education system for any length of time.

If you are interested in community work, addiction and recovery, youth studies, history, politics, development, adult education, society and culture and have two free evenings a week, then this wide-ranging degree will appeal to you.

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Key facts

The community, voluntary and statutory sectors.

Adult and further education and training; community development, teaching, drug and alcohol services, civil service and Non-Governmental Organisations.

Postgraduate study in a variety of disciplines including Adult and Community Education, Applied Social Studies, Sociology.
Progression to the HDip. in Further Education and Training or the MEd in Adult and Community Education.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adult and Community Education

Anthropology

Applied Social Studies

Sociology

History

Geography

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Duration

Part-time
- 54 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maynooth, Ireland

Disciplines

Community Development View 8 other Bachelors in Community Development in Ireland

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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

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must be 21 years or older on 1 January of the year of entry. Application through the CAO. Selected candidates are invited for interview. See our website for details (link in Contact us).

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Maynooth

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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