Expand+Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & 3rd Language

Foundation level Mathematics is accepted for matriculation, but does not meet the requirement for degrees where Mathematics is a special programme requirement. Points are not awarde...

Hide-Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & 3rd Language

Foundation level Mathematics is accepted for matriculation, but does not meet the requirement for degrees where Mathematics is a special programme requirement. Points are not awarded for this subject.

Foundation level Irish is not accepted for matriculation. Points are not awarded for this subject.

All Leaving Certificate subjects carry equal points with the exception of *Mathematics (details below). Points are awarded for your six best subjects in any one year. These do not have to include subjects needed to meet general minimum entry requirements. Minimum entry requirements and course requirements may be satisfied by an accumulation of subjects over more than one year. As well as achieving the required points, you must have a minimum of six subjects in your Leaving Certificate, with two Higher Level papers at grade H5 and four Ordinary or Higher Level papers at grade O6/H7.

* 25 bonus points will be added to the points score for a Leaving Certificate Higher Level Mathematics grade H6 or higher. This was implemented in 2012 for a four year pilot period and a recent review decided to continue the bonus.

The bonus points are included in the overall points calculation only when Mathematics is one of the applicant’s best six subjects following the addition of the bonus.

Expand+If you have a relevant QQI/FETAC/HETAC/BTEC qualification, you can use this to apply to a degree programme at Maynooth University. This section outlines the qualifications and other requirements for students who hold or expect to hold QQI Certificate...

Hide-If you have a relevant QQI/FETAC/HETAC/BTEC qualification, you can use this to apply to a degree programme at Maynooth University. This section outlines the qualifications and other requirements for students who hold or expect to hold QQI Certificates, and who wish to pursue full time, undergraduate degree programmes at Maynooth University.

Any QQI award, with a minimum of five distinctions, fulfils the minimum entry requirements for admission to the University; however, due to the high demand for our courses, a higher number of distinctions is required for entry in many instances. Consult www.maynoothuniversity.ie/howtoapply for specific course entry requirements.

HOW TO APPLY - QQI APPLICANTS
Applicants should first check that they fulfil the requirements for the particular course they wish to apply for, as detailed on the website. It is important to note that only very specific QQI course codes qualify for entry to each individual degree programme. Please refer to our website for details of these course codes. In particular please note the scoring scheme as detailed below.

Application is made through the Central Applications Office (CAO).

Application forms may be obtained online (www.cao.ie) or by contacting: Central Applications Office, Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway. +353 91 509800

There is a normal fee for applications received on or before 5.15 pm, 1st February 2018. Late applications are accepted up to and including 1st May 2018 on payment of an additional fee. Applicants who wish to study Community and Youth Work (MH116 or MH802) must apply before the 1st February 2018.

The Following Rules Apply:

A major award must be achieved. Component certificates do not suffice.

In some instances the University requires achievement of specific grades, and/or specified components e.g. five distinctions, including a distinction in mathematics.

While the major award may be achieved over a number of sittings, for scoring purposes, results achieved in a SINGLE SITTING are counted, i.e. between 1st August – 31st July.

Where this occurs, but the QQI centre offers the program over more than one year, it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their QQI centre applies to QQI for a major award where courses are taken over more than one year.

QQI SCORING
This scoring scheme only applies where all the requirements for the major award are met, i.e. when the named component awards specified have been achieved to a minimum of 120 credits.

Each component is given a score based on the credit value of the component and the weighting of the grade achieved.

Most component awards have a credit value of 15 (the possible component credit values are 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30).

The following weightings will apply to the grades achieved: pass=1, merit=2, distinction=3.

To calculate a component score, multiply the credit value of the component by the weighting for the grade achieved.

Add all of the component scores up to a cumulative credit value of 120. When adding up these scores begin with distinctions, then merits, then passes.

Finally, multiply the total by 13 and divide by 12 to give the overall score (maximum 390).

The scoring is applied by the CAO. For the most current list of linked awards and specialised components visit our website. You will also find other information in relation to QQI entry pathways.

Changes made to those listed below will be implemented in the next admissions cycle, through the CAO, where possible.

Please Note: some degree programmes have additional minimum entry requirements.

Expand+Maynooth University greatly values the particular contribution of mature students to the academic and social environment of the University. Up to 300 mature students begin their studies here each year. If the opportunity to return to education has pr...

Hide-Maynooth University greatly values the particular contribution of mature students to the academic and social environment of the University. Up to 300 mature students begin their studies here each year. If the opportunity to return to education has presented itself to you we hope you'll choose Maynooth University.

The Mature Student Office is committed to supporting the learning experience of our mature students. Call, email or drop in to meet them in MAP Lodge on the North Campus.

See the Mature Student booklet for detailed information about applying as a mature student. Contact us for a mature student information pack.

+353 1 708 3307 / +353 1 708 6724
emer.sheerin@mu.ie / Michael.maguire@mu.ie

How To Apply – Mature Entry
A mature student is 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. There is no upper age limit; we currently have students who range in age from 23 to over 70.

A certain number of places are reserved for mature students on all undergraduate courses. We offer a range of supports for mature students including an advisory service, the Launchpad Orientation programme, MAP My Way phased induction and Technology Transition programme. There is also a Mature Student Society on campus providing a continuation of peer support, both academic and social, to incoming mature students.

Many of our mature entrants undertake preparatory studies in advance of gaining admission.

Dates To Note For Mature Students
All mature students must apply to the CAO (www.cao.ie) before 1st February 2018. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Undergraduate Studies website for updates.

Application may not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2018.

Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form and/or interview/test (where required). All questions should be answered in full.

Communication to applicants from our Admissions Office is made via email. Please send copies of any relevant additional information directly to the Maynooth University Admissions Office, Maynooth University, Co Kildare.

Applicants who wish to study for a Bachelor of Music (MH103) or Community and Youth Work (MH116 or MH802) degree must apply in all circumstances before 1st February 2018, as these are restricted entry courses (requiring entrance test and interviews).

Mature Students: Degrees With Additional Selection Criteria

MH001/MH002
Primary Education A combined application process is run between Maynooth University, DCU and Marino Institute of Education. Application must be made to the CAO prior to February 1st 2018. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria will receive a supplementary application form.

Contact: Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education, School of Education, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. +353 1 474 7400 Froebel.department@mu.ie

MH801 BA Early Childhood Teaching and Learning (part-time)
A minimum of three years recent experience in practice required
for mature students. See Mature Student Handbook 2018 for more
details.

Applicants For The Following Degrees Are Required To Take A Written Test

MH102 BA Music Technology
MH103 B Mus Bachelor of Music
MH106 BA Psychology
MH107 BSocSc Social Science
MH201 BSc Science
MH202 BSc Biotechnology
MH204 BSc Physics with Astrophysics
MH206 BSc Theoretical Physics and Mathematics
MH208 BSc Biological and Biomedical Sciences
MH209 BSc Psychology (through Science)
MH210 BSc Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry
MH212 SED BSc Science (with Education)
MH212 MED BSc Mathematics (with Education)
MH304 BE Engineering - Common Entry
MH306 BSc Robotics and Intelligent Devices
MH404 BMA BBS Business and Management
MH404 INB BBS International Business
MH404 MKT BBS Marketing
MH405 BBS Equine Business
MH411 BBS Entrepreneurship
MH501 LLB Law
MH502 LWA BCL Law and Accounting
MH502 LWB BCL Law and Business
MH502 LWC BCL Law and Criminology
MH502 LWD BCL Law and Arts
MH601 CSA BSc Computer Science and Software Engineering (Arts)
MH601 MWA BSc Multimedia, Mobile and Web Development (Arts)
MH602 CSS BSc Computer Science and Software Engineering
MH602 MWS BSc Multimedia, Mobile and Web Development
MH603 BSc Computational Thinking

Mature Applicants Who Have A Disability
If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for the written tests, please complete the request for exam supports by 15 March 2018 and send to The Disability Office, MAP Lodge, North Campus, Maynooth University, Co. Kildare, Ireland or alternatively submit via email to access.office@ mu.ie. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline. You can find further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports in the Frequently Asked Questions at www.maynoothuniversity.ie/mature.

Please see the Mature Student information booklet for lots more detail about applying to the University and the supports available for mature students at Maynooth.

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2018 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2018 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2018 CAO Handbook: Fee €60 Closing Date: 22nd July 2018 at 5:15pm

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5:15pm on 1st February 2018 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2018, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2018 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5th March 2018 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the Timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22nd of July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are currently undergraduate students in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, Maynooth University and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2018 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restricted-category Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Applying for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes – to be considered for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2018 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2018 at 5:15pm.

Expand+Our Arts degree is yours to shape.

You can choose to study how people live, communicate, how they think and behave, how they interact with each other socially or economically and you can analyse our cultural, literary, historical, and political d...

Hide-Our Arts degree is yours to shape.

You can choose to study how people live, communicate, how they think and behave, how they interact with each other socially or economically and you can analyse our cultural, literary, historical, and political development.

And that’s just the beginning of the flexibility on offer. With our New Maynooth Education, even more options are available.

Ireland’s most popular degree in 2016. Here’s why:

− 33 subjects across six timetable groups - choose subjects that you know and love or take entirely new subjects;

− Up to four weeks at the beginning of first year to nail down your choice of two, three or four subjects;

−Maximum flexibility - may be possible to switch from MH101 into a specialised degree at the end of first year. Subjects including Accounting, Anthropology, Business (International), Business (Management), Business (Marketing), Computer Science, English, History, International Development and Law have transfer options to specialised degree programmes. See subject pages for details;

− A degree that challenges our students to consider new perspectives and new ways of approaching problems and ideas;

− Opportunity to take Critical Skills – an optional, first year only, 15 credit course, with a specific focus on developing skills such as effective communication, creative thinking and problem solving - skills that will benefit you in learning, employment and in life. See page 6 for more details.

− Freedom to choose how much of each subject you would like to study from second year:

• Double Major: take two subjects equally to degree level

• Major/Minor: place a greater emphasis on one subject, but continue to study a second subject

• Single Major: specialise in just one subject in your final years

You can decide at the end of first year what your preferred pathway is, when you are more familiar with the subjects and what they entail. See individual subject pages for detail on which subjects are available as Majors, Minors and Double Majors.

BA Bachelor of Arts – Politics - Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor CAO Code: MH101 ATS
Duration: 3 Years
Erasmus/Study Abroad option: Yes
Placement option: No

Politics and another subject to degree level.

1st year
− 15 credits of Politics
− Choose up to 3 other subjects or Critical Skills from the 5 groups available (max 1 per group – see table below)

2nd & 3rd year
− Politics is taken with 1 of your 1st year subjects as part of a Double Major, a Major/Minor or as a Minor

BA Politics – Double Major
CAO Code: MH101 POL
Duration: 3 Years
Erasmus/Study Abroad option: Yes
Placement option: Yes

1st year
− 15 credits of Politics
− Choose up to 3 other subjects or Critical Skills in 1st year (see table below)

2nd & 3rd year
− Politics is taken with 1 of your 1st year subjects as part of a Double Major, a Major/Minor or as a Minor

BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics CAO Code: MH101 PPE
Duration: 3 Years
Erasmus/Study Abroad option: Yes
Placement option: No

1st year
− Study all 3 subjects - Philosophy, Politics and Economics
− Choose 1 other Arts subject (from a different group)

2nd & 3rd year
− From 2nd year you can continue PPE with a minimum of 10 credits in each subject, or specialise in Economics as a Single Major or switch to a Double Major BA degree, taking 2 subjects from Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

− A Single Major in Economics is also available

Politics in MH101
Bachelor of Arts - subject groupings - max 1 per group

1 year of study = 60 credits

– 1 subject = 15 credits

– *available as double subject = 30 credits

- **indicates the group which the double in that subject excludes

– Only 1 of these can be taken as a double subject
since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the
same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German
(beginner), History, International Development, Law,
Sociology, Spanish (beginner).

Group 1
− Geography **Group 6
− German* (30 credit beginner only)
− Law*
− Mathematics (Pure) (30 credit option only) **Group 3
− Philosophy

- Critical Skills (1st year only)

Group 2
− Business (International)* **Group 6
− Business (Management)* **Group 6
− Business (Marketing)* **Group 6
− Criminology
− Greek
− History*
− Statistics (in 3rd year)

- Critical Skills (1st year only)

Group 3
− English **Group 6
− International Development*
− Mathematical Studies

- Critical Skills (1st year only)

Group 4
− Anthropology*
− Economics
− Finance
− Latin
− Nua-Ghaeilge

- Critical Skills (1st year only)

Group 5
- Computer Science*
− Music
− Sociology*
− Spanish (30 credit beginner only)*

- Critical Skills (1st year only)

Group 6
− Accounting (not available)
− Chinese Studies (not available)
− French (not available)
− Greek and Roman Civilization (not available)
− Mathematical Physics (not available)
− Medieval Celtic Studies (not available)
− Old Irish and Celtic Languages (not available)
− Politics
− Psychological Studies (not available)

- Critical Skills (1st year only) (not available)

Expand+Maynooth Bachelor of Arts Degree MH101 ATS or POL - Politics: possible topics

1st year
− Introduction to Political Institutions
− Introduction to Political Ideas
− Lectures are supplemented with a customised tutorial progr...

Hide-Maynooth Bachelor of Arts Degree MH101 ATS or POL - Politics: possible topics

1st year
− Introduction to Political Institutions
− Introduction to Political Ideas
− Lectures are supplemented with a customised tutorial programme

2nd year
− Political Theory and Active Citizenship
− Research Methods
− Politics Placement
− Society and State
− Optional modules include: Politics of the EU, Latin American studies, International Relations

3rd year
− International Public Policy
− Gender and Politics
− Ethnic Conflicts, Revolutions
− Final year students produce a BA research project. For examples see our website.

The Maynooth Education
1st year: optional 15 credit Critical Skills
2nd year: optional 10 credit Electives

MH101 PPE: BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics

What will I study?

1st year study all 3 subjects - Philosophy, Politics and Economics - with 1 other Arts subject – see course content for compatible subjects.

Continue to study all 3 areas as core subjects in 2nd and 3rd year, or concentrate on 2. If taking all 3 subjects in 2nd year, Electives are not available.

1st year may include
− Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
− Introduction to Philosophy
− Logical Reasoning and Critical Thinking
− Introduction to Political Institutions and Political Ideas

2nd year may include
− Intermediate Microeconomics and Macroeconomics; Econometrics; Economics of Sport

− Metaphysics; Epistemology; Moral Philosophy

− Political Theory and Active Citizenship; Society and State

3rd year may include

− Advanced Micro and Macroeconomics; Econometrics, Irish Economy
− Pluralism; Renaissance Philosophy, Methods and Practices; Topics in Analytical Philosophy

− International Public Policy; Gender and Politics

− Ethnic Conflicts, Revolutions

The Maynooth Education
1st year: optional 15 credit Critical Skills
2nd year: optional 10 credit Electives (only possible if taking 2 subjects in 2nd year)

Expand+As an Arts graduate you will have versatility on your side.

Over the course of your three or four year degree you gain valuable skills including the hugely important ability to think critically and analytically. Our Arts graduates emerge as flexi...

Hide-As an Arts graduate you will have versatility on your side.

Over the course of your three or four year degree you gain valuable skills including the hugely important ability to think critically and analytically. Our Arts graduates emerge as flexible thinkers who are ready for the challenges of the modern workplace in the years following graduation. Apart from professions requiring specialist training such as engineering and science, most career options are wide open to Maynooth’s Arts graduates. With about 40% of graduate jobs open to any discipline (gradireland.com), the quality of your degree and your ability to communicate your experience is often far more important than the content of your subjects. Arts graduates find employment in:

− Human resources & training
− Finance
− Psychology
− Law
− Marketing & advertising
− Business
− Publishing & information
− Librarianship
− Teaching – primary & second level
− Social policy
− Leisure
− Travel & tourism
− Media & communications
− Translation
− Arts & culture
− Management consultancy
− Computing & IT
− Civil service
− Medicine (graduate entry programmes)
− Economics
− Public relations
− Political lobbying