Maynooth University - Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy

Course Overview/Contact:

The MA offers students the opportunity to explore Western philosophical thought from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. It should appeal both to those who want an overview of the foundations of modern European thought, and to those with more specialized interests in Medieval and Renaissance studies, philosophy, or the history of ideas. Building upon the strengths of critical thinking, systematic reflection, and historical awareness developed at undergraduate level, the programme allows the student to explore thematic concerns of philosophers in the Western tradition from medieval times to the sixteenth century.  The MA degree (Mode I) in Philosophy is taken by examination (100% continuous assessment) and by minor thesis, the topic of which must be in the subjects of Medieval or Renaissance Philosophy and approved by the Head of the Department. The dissertation comprises a maximum of 15,000 words, and is assessed by the supervisor and the external examiner.

Get in Touch

Programme Director Dr Michael W Dunne
Postgraduate Coordinator Dr Mette Lebech
Tel +353 (0)1 708 3661 / 3718
Fax +353 (0)1 708 4525
Email philosophy.department@nuim.ie / mette.lebech@nuim.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/philosophy
Address Department of Philosophy, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Career Options:

Successful completion of the MA at a high level will normally equip students to proceed to study for a PhD, a necessary qualification for an academic career (in certain subject areas further language qualifications maybe required). Beyond the academic sphere, however, the skills the programme fosters (analytic skills, critical thinking, systematic research, clear argumentation, lucid writing) are indispensable to a wide variety of careers.

Course Structure:

Course Duration: 1 year Full-time

Course Duration: 2 years Part-time

Entry Requirements & How to Apply:

Overall Grade 2.2 (or equivalent) in UG degree in Philosophy or a cognate subject.

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

Minimum English language requirements: please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non-EU applicants.

National University of Ireland Maynooth’s TOEFL code is 8850

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code Full Time
MHV58

PAC Code Part Time
HMV59

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 birth certificate or valid passport.

Applicants may be required to attend for interview as part of the admissions process.