Social Science - Research

The programme is designed to provide advanced professional and research skills to qualified, experienced practitioners in lead roles in youth work, community work, social work, rights and social change focused organisations.

Applicants should hold a minimum of a Second Class Honours Grade 1 (2:1) in a Masters degree or equivalent level 9 academic qualification, ideally in a social science discipline. They should have significant professional experience in youth work, community work, social work, social policy or rights and social change work. Applicant should also have a proven ability in academic writing. We particularly welcome applications from social professions practitioners working in higher education. Applicants who meet the above criteria will be invited to attend an interview. Minimum English language requirements: Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores go to https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/how-apply/english-language-requirements. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.. Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850