Statistics
Those holding the Higher Diploma are deemed to have reached the honours degree standard in Statistics; it is awarded at pass and honours levels. Those holding the Diploma with a First Class Honours or with Second Class Honours Grade 1 are deemed ready for higher postgraduate research work in Statistics or related fields.
Bachelor of Music
Exciting and varied programme of practical, compositional
and academic work.
Studying Music at Maynooth offers unparalleled choice and
expertise. Our programmes are designed to ensure a broad
and firm grounding in practical, compositional and academic
work, with expanded opportunities to specialise in areas that
really interest you the most in your final year.
In your third year, you have the option to specialise in
performance, composition or musicology. Some of the
modules available include ‘Jazz Styles in the USA’, ‘Music
and Entrepreneurship’, ‘Opera in Context’ and ‘Popular Music
Studies’. Students also join ensembles such as the Chamber
Choir, Sinfonia Project and the Traditional Music Ensemble.
Biological & Geographical Sciences
By choosing this degree you will benefit from the international
strengths of both the Biology and Geography Departments, and
obtain integrated training in the applied areas of environmental
data acquisition and experimental observation and analysis.
As part of a defined class group with shared interests, you will join
a diverse and active body of students studying in both disciplines.
The main strengths of this degree include the advanced technical
competency and expertise available from staff at Maynooth, and
the variety of module options for students, alongside supporting
options in Physics, Chemistry, Data Science and Statistics that
provide options such as the pursuit of a science teaching career. You will also learn key transferable skills for your later career,
including independent thinking and analysis, advanced
technical writing, presentation skills, group-working
and leadership.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
This is the study of life, from the fundamental building blocks
of our genes to the largest animals that inhabit our planet; how
living things work – how they interact with one another and their
surroundings, and how they change and evolve; and it involves
the application of biomedical science to clinical research.
You will learn how to use analytical and technical procedures
to monitor and improve human health and to investigate
disease.
You will study the science that is broadly similar to the
pre-clinical component of a medical degree.
You will also learn how to ask questions, make observations,
and analyse evidence – in theory work and through practical
laboratory sessions – and to present and communicate your
findings clearly while developing your computer literacy and
research skills.
There is a transfer pathway from 1st year MH201 Science
to 2nd year MH208 Biological & Biomedical Sciences for
students who have taken Biology, Mathematics and another
two subjects. Places are limited and are based on 1st year
results and points attained in school leaving examinations. The main strengths of the Department include Biological Control,
Bioinformatics, Immunology, Medical Mycology, Molecular
Genetics and Plant Biotechnology and staff have international
reputations and expertise in these areas.
Opportunity to study a Bachelor of Arts subject in first year such
as Economics, Spanish or Anthropology. Alternatively students
can choose a Bachelor of Science subject.
Multimedia,Mobile & Web Development (MWS)
Students enjoy the huge benefit of studying another science
subject with Computer Science in first year. This lends graduates
a wider frame of reference.
The Department of Computer Science at Maynooth University
was founded in 1987 and is located in the Eolas Building,
a €20M state-of-the-art ICT hub. Our laboratories and equipment
provide excellent facilities for practical work and all our courses
include a mix of lectures and laboratory work.
Spending time working in industry as part of your degree
enhances your employment opportunities once you graduate.
We endeavour to provide a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere
for learning through our Computer Science Support Centre,
extensive assistance during practical work and we are always
available outside of lectures to help our students.
Data Analytics
Data analytics/science is the science of extracting insight from large amounts of raw data in order to enable better understanding of the processes that created it and so help in analysis, theory exploration and decision making. These techniques can be applied in the natural science, social science and business domains.
The Higher Diploma in Data Analytics is a new, purpose designed course which has been carefully designed to address industry needs. The course is a collaboration between the Departments of Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science and the National Centre for Geocomputation.
The modules are designed to give students the knowledge and skills to collect, process, analyse and visualise data in order to extract useful information, explore statistical patterns, test hypotheses, and explore the implications of models.
Law and Criminology(LWC)
Maynooth University is the only University in the
Republic of Ireland offering the opportunity to
study Criminology as part of an Arts programme,
and one of the few to offer a Law and
Criminology degree (if you move from MH101 to
MH502 in second year).
Unique interdisciplinary programme with
perspectives from sociology, psychology and
economics as well as law.
Flexibility and choice, including options to transfer
into law.
Law and Business(LWB)
This law degree is accredited by the Honorable Society of
King’s Inns.
Law and Business students at Maynooth are offered unparalleled
flexibility and choice. Students have the option of taking a four
year degree with a work placement or study year abroad (subject
to availability), thus combining what you learn in university with
insights into industry (legal or commercial) or another culture.
Students who successfully complete 1st year also have the
option of transferring into the 2nd year of the LLB degree
(MH501).
The BCL is a three-year degree in law combined with one other
subject, in this case Business. While the BCL covers all the core
modules of law, you cover less law than on the LLB (MH501),
giving you more time to develop expertise in business. The main
advantage is that it allows you to combine the study of law with
learning in business. This combination is ideal for those who may
wish to run their own practice, to work in a setting where law is
applied, to work in a business itself, or to practice commercial law.
Business and Management are the practical art, science, and
craft of achieving change and getting things done through and
with people. This degree provides you with insights into the core
functions of Business and Management and how they interact to
create value for and capture value from clients and customers.
Law and Arts(LWD)
This law degree is accredited by the Honorable Society of
King’s Inns.
Choose from a broad range of Bachelor of Arts subjects to best
match your interests.
Flexibility and choice: BCL students who successfully complete
the first year of the programme have the option of transferring
into the second year of the LLB programme (MH501).
The BCL is a three-year degree in law combined with one other
subject. While the BCL covers all the core modules of law, you
cover less law than on the LLB (MH501), giving you more time to
develop expertise in another subject. The main advantage is that
it allows you to combine the study of law with study of
another discipline.
Students may apply to complete a work placement year in a law
firm (subject to availability) or a year studying abroad at one of
our international partner institutions (subject to availability).
Law and Accounting(LWA)
This programme is jointly accredited by both the legal and
accounting professions. You can avail of exemptions (upon
graduation) from CAP 1 examinations from the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in Ireland, and equivalent examination
papers from the ACCA, CIMA, and CPA professional accounting
bodies. This law degree is accredited by the Honorable Society
of King’s Inns.
This option is designed for students who would like to study law
while gaining a strong background in accounting. For the three
years of this programme, you will study Law and Accounting in
equal measure, making this degree particularly attractive if you
are considering a career in either of these fields.
You will acquire key financial and accounting skills alongside a
thorough grounding in core law subjects.
Flexibility and choice: BCL students who successfully complete
the first year of the programme have the option of transferring
into the second year of the LLB programme (MH501).
