Overview
Students in the Faculty of Arts, Celtic Studies and Philosophy PhD programme are required to take 60 credits worth of taught modules over the duration of the programme, of which some are generic, and some are required by the relevant department. Students with an MA in a cognate discipline usually need to take a minimum of 30 credits.
Career
This structured research History programme from Maynooth University prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities, including lecturing, consultancy, government service, library, museum, arts work and publishing.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Funding Application
- Phd Research Tutorial
- Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching and Learning: Tutors and Demonstrators
- Approaching the Past
- Professional Skills - Thesis Completion and Career Development
- Academic Writing Module
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test — 120
- TOEFL® iBT — 90
- PTE Academic — 63
- IELTS — 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
To apply for your chosen postgraduate study at Maynooth University, please ensure you have the following documents to make an application:
- Evidence of your primary and masters degree
- Academic transcripts
- A copy of your passport
- Proposed Thesis Title and Summary
- A personal statement
- An academic letter of recommendation
- A professional letter of recommendation
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents — 22,654 AUD / year (≈ 14,000 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA — EU/EEA Nationals — 10,518 AUD / year (≈ 6,500 EUR / year)
Additional Details
Part-time Tuition Fees:
- EU: 4330 EUR / Year
Continuation year (Full-Time):
- EU: 4330 EUR / Year
- Non-EU: 10000 EUR / Year
Living costs
Maynooth, Ireland — 1,052-1,618 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for History. Please confirm a few details and create an account for accurate scholarship information.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape
- Ukrainian Researchers Scheme — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) — Independent provider — Grant: 1550 EUR — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 6000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Amber Scholar
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based — IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Salvado Law
- Government Of Ireland Scholarships — Independent provider — Grant: 10000 EUR — Deadline: 12 Mar 2027 — Government Of Ireland
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Leopold Figl Foundation
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme