International Development

The full-time Postgraduate Diploma in International Development is a 1-year (9-month) level 9 postgraduate programme designed to prepare learners for work in international development in a community, local government, youth/adult education, or NGO setting. It offers learners an opportunity to explore contemporary theories of social change and development and to critically analyse development policies and practices. It builds skills, especially in relation to critical reflection, research, leadership and working with groups and in the planning, management and evaluation of development projects.

Applicants must hold a minimum of a bachelor Honours degree (NFQ Level 8) (or equivalent) with a minimum of second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a development-related discipline (e.g. agricultural science, anthropology, economics, education, engineering, geography, health-related discipline, nutrition, rural development, sociology or other social science etc.) or a recognised international equivalent. Those with a professional background in work related to international development are particularly welcome to apply. Applicants who do not hold a primary degree but have at least 5 years of relevant experience may apply via Maynooth University's RPL process for Non-Standard Entrants. Please click here (https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/mu/graduate-studies/recognition-prior-learning/applying-for-rpl) for further information.