The Doctorate (DHAE) will bring together practitioners with substantial experience in design, implementation and delivery in higher and adult education contexts. Successful applicants will have an interest in exploring innovative and critical education practice, often in challenging learning environments and policy contexts.
Education - Higher & Adult Education - Research
Entry requirements
Applicants should have:
- successfully completed a Masters programme in adult, community or higher education or an equivalent programme at level 9,
- current and significant experience in teaching in higher or adult education,
- proven ability in academic writing
Duration
MHA07 3.5 years Part-time
Further enquiries
Programme Directors: Bernie Grummell
Tel: + 353-1- 7083761
Email: Bernie.grummell@nuim.ie
Website: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/adult-and-community-education
Application date
Bi-annual application
Application deadline Spring 2018
Research areas
Research Interests
Research interests include current educational issues and challenges in adult, community and higher education in Ireland and globally. Research topics include critical analysis of education policy and practice, the use of participative pedagogical and research methodologies, creative and critical thinking about education. The research draws on the knowledge and experiences of educators and learners in the adult and higher education sectors in Ireland and internationally.
Course fee
In general, there are two levels of fees payable. EU students from EU countries including Ireland pay a subsidised level of fees for both taught courses and research programmes. Tuition fees for students from outside the EU are not subsidised and are thus somewhat higher than for EU students.
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Comment
Adult and Community Education at Maynooth is at the forefront of development in adult educational practices, research, and innovation in Ireland. The Department has influenced policy development on equality of access to education, professionalisation of the sector, lifelong learning, and recognition of prior learning. The Department is recognised as a leader in outreach programmes for third level education.