Overview

Towards that end, the structured PhD programme offers a framework which facilitates independent research, whilst providing milestones for measuring progress.

Students of the Law programme from Maynooth University will be equipped with methodological and analytical tools for advanced research in law through a number of taught modules across the Faculty. These will be supplemented by periodic one-on-one supervision meetings.

Students will also have opportunities to actively engage in other aspects of academic writing and publishing during the course of their education. In addition, the Department of Law’s research seminar series offers a constructive forum for presenting and debating research.

Career Options

The skills acquired during the programme of doctoral study will prepare students for a wide range of careers including academia, private industry, and public service.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Craft and Logics of Social Research

Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching and Learning: Tutors and Demonstrators

Personal Development and Employability Module

Finding Information for Your Thesis

Academic Writing Module

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

Research applications are generally accepted at any time.

Language

English

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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

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maynooth, Ireland

Disciplines

Legal Studies

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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

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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

Candidates should ordinarily have a master’s degree in law. Candidates with a 1st class undergraduate degree will be considered in exceptional cases.

Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15000 EUR / year

≈ 15000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

6500 EUR / year

≈ 6500 EUR / year

Additional Details

Part-time Tuition Fees:

EU: 4330 EUR / Year

Continuation year (Full-Time):

EU: 4330 EUR / Year

Non-EU: 10000 EUR / Year

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.

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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