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Maynooth University offers multiple programmes across a wide range of disciplines.

- PhD Applied Social Studies
- While the final thesis of some 80,000 words is the only form of assessment for the award of the PhD,…
  While the final thesis of some 80,000 words is the only form of assessment for the award of the PhD, students of the Applied Social Studies programme from Maynooth University may not submit it for examination without having accumulated a minimum of 30 and maximum of 90 taught credits as agreed with their Supervisor and Department.
- PhD Biology
- Students entering the Biology programme from Maynooth University will be under the supervision of an experienced researcher. All academic staff…
  Students entering the Biology programme from Maynooth University will be under the supervision of an experienced researcher. All academic staff members in the Biology Department are experienced and active researchers and can supervise PhD students.
- PhD Business & Management
- The objective of the structured research programme in Business and Management from Maynooth University is to create a framework that…
  The objective of the structured research programme in Business and Management from Maynooth University is to create a framework that complements and supports independent research, whilst providing milestones through which the graduate student will advance, and structured educational inputs to support and develop the student.
- PhD Chemistry
- The main objective of this Chemistry programme from Maynooth University is to provide graduate students with an integrated broad-based training…
  The main objective of this Chemistry programme from Maynooth University is to provide graduate students with an integrated broad-based training in the discipline of chemistry including the most advanced research methodology in physical, organic, inorganic and analytical chemistry.
- PhD Chinese Studies
- The Chinese Studies programme at the Maynooth University offers research degree opportunities for students with specific interest in the fields…
  The Chinese Studies programme at the Maynooth University offers research degree opportunities for students with specific interest in the fields of Chinese language, literature and culture.
- PhD Classics
- The aim of this Classics programme from Maynooth University is to provide students with a professional training in academic research…
  The aim of this Classics programme from Maynooth University is to provide students with a professional training in academic research in Classics, and to develop their capacity to contribute to international scholarship in the discipline in an original and effective fashion.
- PhD Computer Science
- The aim of the Computer Science programme from Maynooth University is to provide the student with an opportunity to carry…
  The aim of the Computer Science programme from Maynooth University is to provide the student with an opportunity to carry out a significant body of research work with support from the teaching component of the programme.
- PhD Economics
- The Economics programme from Maynooth University is built on the foundation developed in the MSc programme. While this programme provides…
  The Economics programme from Maynooth University is built on the foundation developed in the MSc programme. While this programme provides the basic skills and technical knowledge base via taught courses and a directed thesis, the PhD programme builds on this to further students’ skills and knowledge to enable them to do world class research.
- PhD Education
- The Education programme from Maynooth University is a research degree that supports students in engaging in research at the highest…
  The Education programme from Maynooth University is a research degree that supports students in engaging in research at the highest academic level.
- PhD Electronic Engineering
- The objective of this Electronic Engineering programme from Maynooth University is to produce high quality PhD graduates with the skills…
  The objective of this Electronic Engineering programme from Maynooth University is to produce high quality PhD graduates with the skills and advanced engineering knowledge to operate as independent researchers and take on leadership roles in research and development both in academia and in industry.
- PhD English
- The English programme is offered at Maynooth University.
  The English programme is offered at Maynooth University.
- PhD Experimental Physics
- The Experimental Physics programme from Maynooth University typically include a mixture of course modules and original research work, which may…
  The Experimental Physics programme from Maynooth University typically include a mixture of course modules and original research work, which may involve laboratory investigations and computational studies.