French - Research

Under a Structured Research Programme, students are supported in the development of their research by undertaking professional and specialist modules over the course of their research degree.



Research Environment: The School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SMLLC) runs friendly, informal research seminars and regularly invites guest lecturers to share their expertise with the Departments in the School. Members of the Department, including postgraduate students, participate in national and international conferences.



As part of the structured research programme, the student, in consultation with his/her supervisor, will devise a plan with a specified number of modules taken each year of the programme. Students also have the opportunity to take suitable modules from the taught MA in French, if they have not already done so.

Candidates for the MLitt must have obtained at least 2nd Class Honours Grade I in their primary degree, or equivalent. Candidates for all post-graduate degrees are required to have resided for a period of one academic year or its equivalent in France or a French-speaking region. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.



Minimum English language requirements:

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.



For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see

https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/how-apply/english-language-requirements



Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Applications are open for the 2025/6 academic year. Visit our online application portal to start your application.

We are here to support you throughout the admissions process.



For queries on your postgraduate course options please contact pgstudies@mu.ie

For queries or support on your application process please contact pgadmissions@mu.ie



If you are an international (Non-EU) applicant please contact internationaladmissions@mu.ie

MHM04: 2 years Full-time

MHM05: 3 years Part-time

Commences: September (or other agreed time).

Students who complete the MLitt and PhD degrees generally continue with careers in teaching and research at third level.