Overview
Successful completion of the Medieval Irish programme from Maynooth University will equip the student for further academic work and for employment in heritage, libraries and related institutions.
Career Options
A completed PhD is the necessary requirement for and gateway to advanced academic work, in teaching and in research.
Key Information
- Duration: Full-time 48 months; Part-time 72 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2026. Apply anytime. Research applications are generally accepted at any time.
- Language: English
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Maynooth, Ireland
- Disciplines: History
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Old Irish Language
- Medieval Irish Sagas and Mythology
- Palaeography and Manuscript Culture
- Middle Welsh Reading
- Readings From Early Irish Literature 6
- Conference Organisation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 63
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General requirements: A student beginning a PhD in Medieval Irish will normally have at least a 2:1 at MA level in a relevant discipline; a good knowledge of Old Irish is desirable but not essential. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 22,540 AUD / year (≈ 14,000 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA: 10,465 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