| Course Name |
Education - Higher & Adult Education - Research |
| Course Provider |
Maynooth University |
| Course Code |
MHA07 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ)
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National University of Ireland |
Level 10 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
PAC |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Maynooth |
| Qualification Letters |
PhD |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Commences: September 2023 |
| PAC Application Information |
Expand+Please Note: Applications for this programme are bi-annual, the next intake will be Sept 2023
If you wish to have an informal discussion about the course before applying, please contact the directors, Dr. Bernie Grummell, Dr Fergal Finnegan.
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Hide-Please Note: Applications for this programme are bi-annual, the next intake will be Sept 2023
If you wish to have an informal discussion about the course before applying, please contact the directors, Dr. Bernie Grummell, Dr Fergal Finnegan.
Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
PAC code: MHA07
The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:
Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of their birth certificate or valid passport.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
4 Years |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants should have:
- successfully completed a Masters programme in adult, community or higher education or an equivalent programme at level 9,
- current and significant experience in teaching in higher or adult education,
- proven ability in academic writing.
Minimum English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
- TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
- TOEFL (Internet based test) :95
- PTE (Pearson): 62
Maynooth University’s TOEFL code is 8850 |
| Course Content |
Expand+The Doctorate in Higher and Adult Education (DHAE) brings together practitioners with substantial experience in the design, implementation and delivery across a wide range of higher and adult education contexts.
The programme supports educational ...
Hide-The Doctorate in Higher and Adult Education (DHAE) brings together practitioners with substantial experience in the design, implementation and delivery across a wide range of higher and adult education contexts.
The programme supports educational practitioners to develop research capacities to the highest level. It fosters research on professional practice in support of transformative learning, critical thinking and democratic education. Successful applicants will have an interest in exploring innovative and critical education research that can inform practice across a range of disciplines.
The course is structured and supervised in a way that allows practitioners to position their research in education research and academic fields, and to develop their doctoral research project incrementally. Department staff have extensive experience in supporting doctoral research through individual and group supervision, where peer learning and support is also is a central element. By working together, exchanging ideas and supporting each other, students form learning communities which are collaborative and creative.
The Department of Adult and Community Education is firmly committed to equality and social justice. We believe that education is a fundamental human right and collaborative, critical adult education has the power to transform individuals and change society for the better. We have an outstanding track record in supporting postgraduate research programmes and have established the leading centre for research on adult education in Ireland, building an excellent international reputation for our work on higher and adult education.
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| Subjects Taught |
This is a 4-year programme, comprising of required modules. Typically, modules are offered one day per week on 12 dates annually during years 1 and 2. Students attend 6-7 workshops in year during the reminder of the programme and are supported in the research through individual and group supervision and the department’s research centre.
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| Research Areas |
Expand+The programme supports research on key educational issues and challenges in higher, further, adult and community in Ireland and globally. To date there has been a strong focus on reflection on practitioner knowledge and experience, research which se...
Hide-The programme supports research on key educational issues and challenges in higher, further, adult and community in Ireland and globally. To date there has been a strong focus on reflection on practitioner knowledge and experience, research which seeks to enhance pedagogy, supporting access and widening participation, leadership, continuous professional development and critical analysis of policy. This work has been grounded in a range of research methodologies, including qualitative research methods, narrative inquiry, biographical and arts-based research methodologies, critical quantitative research, case studies, action research and documentary analysis. A list of previous research projects by doctoral students in the Department of Adult and Community Education is available at: http://eprints.maynoothuniversity.ie/view/ethesisdivisions/dept=5Fadu.html
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| Careers or Further Progression |
While the participants on the Doctorate in Higher and Adult Education programme will be skilled professionals on entry to the programme, experience over the four years will prepare them to further advance in their professional and academic careers in the areas of research, policy development, teaching and engagement across a range of disciplines. |
| Further Enquiries |
Programme Directors: Bernie Grummell, Fergal Finnegan
Tel + 353-1- 708-3761, email Bernie.grummell@mu.ie
Tel + 353-1- 708-6059, email Fergal.Finnegan@mu.ie
Programme Administrator: Rose Gallagher
Tel + 353-1- 708-3937, email rose.gallagher@mu.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/adult-and-community-education
Address Maynooth University Department of Adult and Community Education, Maynooth, Co. Kildare |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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