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Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth

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Maynooth University

Ireland , Maynooth

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

MH101

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines25-Sep-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 13,500 / Year

Next Intake 25-Sep-2023

bachelor of arts

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THE MAYNOOTH BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

This is our most popular and flexible degree. You can chat with our BA Student Ambassadors now | MU Ask a Student

Choose up to 4 subjects from the 34 available, timetabled across 6 subject groups (max 1 subject per group).
Arts at Maynooth challenges students to consider new perspectives and new ways of approaching problems and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to gain a deep knowledge and understanding of your choice of subjects.
You will develop critical thinking, analysis and communication skills.
We offer progression options into specialised degrees at the end of first year, depending on the student's subjects and results. The possible transfer pathways are listed in the Course Structure tab.

OTHER OPTIONS:

You can choose to further enhance your BA degree by taking Critical Skills, Electives, Erasmus and Experiential Learning options

Critical Skills: 1st 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 your learning and future employment.
Elective Streams: 2nd year only. 10 credit short course outside your main subjects which allows you to expand your university education and broaden your perspective. Compatible Electives will depend on the timetable for your choice of subjects in MH101.
Erasmus or Study Abroad: after 2nd year. Graduate with a BA International after four years.
Experiential Learning: Community Based Service Learning, Enquiry/Project Based Learning, Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement and Volunteering.

If you would like help deciding on your options, the Programme Advisory Office assist students in making subject choice decisions.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihiyah) with a minimum overall score of 85% plus recognised Foundation Year

English Program Requirements

IELTS: 6.0 minimum overall score
TOEFL (Paper based test): 550
TOEFL (Internet based test) :80
PTE(Pearson): 55

Career

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

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 13,500 / Year

How to Apply

Want To Study Abroad In Ireland at Maynooth University?

Students interested in coming to Maynooth University as a Non-EU Study Abroad or Exchange student can apply to Maynooth University for one semester or one academic year.

If you wish to be a study abroad or exchange student, you must first be nominated to Maynooth University by your home school Coordinator/Advisor.

If your home school does not have a partnership with Maynooth University, you can apply to us directly or through one of the Study Abroad Providers we work with.

Please email [email protected] for Spring 2023 application link.

2022/2023 STUDY ABROAD TUITION FEES

Fall 2022	Spring 2023	Full-Year 2022/23
€6,000	€6,000	€12,000

_{The above fees are confirmed for the 2022/23 academic year only and may be subject to change after that.}

If you are coming to Maynooth University as a non-EU international student for a semester or a full-year you will be eligible for the above fees.
Please note that these fees are for tuition only and additional fees for accommodation, immigration etc. may be incurred. Exchange students from partner universities are exempt from the above tuition fees.

Please follow the link below to find more information on the cost of living in Ireland as well as important details that will help you plan your stay in Maynooth.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON COST OF LIVING

APPLICATION DEADLINE

You Can Apply To Study Abroad for a Semester or for the Full Academic Year

Fall Semester: 31st May
Full Academic Year: 31st May
Spring semester: 31st October

Application for Study Abroad fall & full year 2022/23
Application for Exchange fall & full year 2022/23

Application for Study Abroad & Exchange Spring 2023

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

In Order To Complete Your Maynooth University Study Abroad Application You Need:

Required documents:

Transcript
Passport photo page scan (please ensure you include your name when saving the scanned document)
Two academic references (if GPA is below 3.0)
English language test score (if English is not your first language)

The English Language Requirements Are:

IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band)
TOEFL paper-based (560) or TOEFL IBT (92) (we do not accept TOEFL ITP)

APPLICATION PROCESS

You Have Submitted Your Application, What Happens Next?

Once you submit your application the international office team will process your details and will assess if your application is suitable to be accepted. This process can be time consuming but we endeavour to respond to you with an update within 2-4 weeks of submitting your application.

ACCEPTANCE EMAILS will be sent to the email address entered on the application form on a rolling basis.

Once you have submitted your application we highly advise you to start looking at the type of classes you can study here at Maynooth University.
At Maynooth University, we have an International Coodinator in each Department who is a point of contact for any academic queries, e.g. course content, etc. You can contact the International Coodinators if you require further academic detail than what is included on our course finder database.

DISABILITY & ACCESS OPTIONS

MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY ACESS & DISABILITY OFFICE

If you have a disability or medical condition and think you may need additional supports while studying at Maynooth University, you can apply for accommodations with the Disability Office. Please note to avail of Disability Supports, you must provide verification of disability from an appropriate professional. More information on supports, accommodations and required documentation is available on the Disability Office webpage. International Students should note that supports with a financial cost are funded by a students home university.

If you are a student with a disability you can register with the Disability Office for advice and support. You will be allocated a Disability Advisor who will coordinate a range of supports to help you reach your full potential while studying with us. In order to be allocated to an advisor and avail of these supports, you must register with the Disability Office, which should be done after you receive your acceptance and before arrival in Maynooth.

The registration process is outlined on the Disability Office website.