M.LITT.(Research) Applied Social Studies

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 Department's research priorities and expertise. Formally, an applicant wishing to undertake a research degree should submit a research proposal in writing of 3,0004,000 words and consult with the Department on the general suitability of the research topic, and on the availability of an appropriate supervisor.
The research proposal should provide the following information-
Introduction to the central research topic that the student proposes to investigate, Reference to the key debates and issues relevant to the research, An indication the body of literature that the research will analyse, the main data that will be collected and/or analysed and the methods that will be used, An outline of the potential significance of the proposed research for the field under investigation

Copy valid passport.
Official University Academic Transcripts which include name, title of degree, date of conferring and the name of degree awarding body.
Non-Maynooth University applicants who are currently completing undergraduate/postgraduate programmes and
have not as yet completed final exams should submit certified copies of academic transcripts with details of subjects studied and results to date as soon as possible after applying online.
Minimum 2.1 in undergraduate degree. Entry also subject to Departmental approval of application and proposal Departmental ability to provide supervision
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band
TOEFL iBT: iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section