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36 Master's degrees offered by the university

Medieval Irish Studies
The Medieval Irish Studies programme from Maynooth University enables students to explore and examine the rich tradition of early Irish literature and intellectual culture, from the early medieval period and the advent of Christianity until the coming of the Normans at the end of the 12th century.

Geography
The Geography programme from Maynooth University is designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of key geographical ideas and themes, develop strong critical thinking skills, undertake independent research in an area of specialist interest, and enhance their professional capabilities.

Social Policy
The Social Policy programme from Maynooth University is a transition or conversion programme that is open to graduates of all disciplines who wish to acquire honours degree-level knowledge and credentials in social policy

Geography - Spatial Justice
This new Geography - Spatial Justice programme from Maynooth University is designed for students who wish to deepen their understanding of critical geographical ideas and themes and apply this knowledge to the most pressing societal and environmental challenges of the 21st century.

French
Under a Structured Research Programme like the French programme from Maynooth University students are supported in the development of their research by undertaking professional and specialist modules over the course of their research degree.

Spanish for Teaching at Post Primary Level
The Spanish for Teaching at Post Primary Level programme from Maynooth University is intended for candidates who already possess a Professional Masters of Education (PME), or equivalent, or those who intend to pursue a PME upon completion.

Anthropology
The Anthropology programme at Maynooth University is an advanced degree in socio-cultural anthropology in which students are given a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of the discipline, a block of modules that open up and explore the conceptual and methodological core of the discipline, and a series of specialised modules that show the range of socio-cultural anthropology

Medieval Irish Studies
The Medieval Irish Studies programme from Maynooth University enables students to explore the rich tradition of medieval Irish literature and intellectual culture, from the early medieval period and the advent of Christianity until the coming of the Normans at the end of the 12th century.

International Development
The International Development degree from Maynooth University is designed to prepare participants for work in International Development in a community, local government, youth/adult education or NGO setting.

International Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice
The International Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice programme from Maynooth University offers a rewarding learning experience for those who wish to work in development and peacebuilding in conflict or post-conflict contexts.

Adult Guidance Counselling
The Adult Guidance Counselling programme from Maynooth University is a professional training course for people working with adults in a guidance counselling setting, providing career information, guidance counselling and labour market services.

Applied Social Studies
This Applied Social Studies programme is offered by Maynooth University. Interested individuals are encouraged to make an informal approach to the Department to discuss their proposal and establish an initial fit between their interests and the Departments research priorities and expertise.

European History
The European History programme from Maynooth University is offered as a one-year full-time programme. It introduces participants to wider debates in European history and prepares them to complete a minor research thesis in conjunction with taught modules.

Sociology
The Sociology offered by Maynooth University aims to provide high quality research training in a lively intellectual atmosphere.

Adult Guidance Counselling
The Adult Guidance Counselling programme from Maynooth University is designed to meet the learning needs of guidance counselling practitioners who are seeking to build on their initial guidance qualification to develop their capacity to engage in critical reflection on their practice and contribute to the profession.

Spanish for Teaching at Post Primary Level
The Spanish for Teaching at Post Primary Level programme from Maynooth University aims to provide domestic and international candidates with an opportunity to complete the subject-specific credits they require in order to be able to submit themselves for accreditation through the Teaching Council of Ireland.