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International Development
For full details of MH101 minimum entry requirements see p. 42.
> International Development looks at the development challenges and opportunities confronting people and societies living in the Global
South (including Africa, Asia and Latin America), while addressing the myriad of global challenges associated with sustainable development for the planet as a whole. > As a student of International Development in the Bachelor of Arts degree you will explore issues such as globalisation, climate change, food security, poverty, conflict, disasters and other humanitarian emergencies, human rights, health, education, gender, inequality and empowerment, from an international development perspective.
Course structure
1st year
BA Bachelor of Arts – International Development – Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor
International Development and 1 other subject to degree level. > Take either 15 or 30 credits of
International Development > Choose up to 3 other subjects including Critical Skills from the 5 groups available (maximum 1 subject per group – see groups table p. 45) 2nd year and Final year
> Continue with International
Development and 1 other 1st year subject as a Double Major,
Major/Minor or as a Minor > Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details)
For MH101 subject groups table go to p. 45
Possible topics
1st year
15 credit option:
> Introduction to key issues in
International Development > Focus on key development challenges confronting the world today > Theory and practice of
International Development responses
30 credit option:
As per the 15 credit option, plus further modules that focus on: > Critical thinking in development > The work of key actors in the development sector (including non-governmental organisations, the state and international institutions) > Development of key skills such as leadership, participatory development practice and project design > Build knowledge on development action including globalisation, gender inequality and humanitarian emergencies > Participation in optional research project > Advanced classes on contemporary issues in development, climate change and food security, conflict and media/advocacy
Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year
2nd year Final year
Why choose this subject? > Gain an understanding of social change processes from household to global levels from an international development perspective and how development can be planned, organised and managed to meet the needs of all, especially the most marginalised communities around the world.
> We will focus on the roles and effectiveness of international and national development actors (UN, Governments, NGO’s and Civil
Society groups) and market actors in meeting development challenges, and in providing a better world for all.
Options after graduation?
> Graduates will have developed knowledge of international policy trends, development education, facilitation, project planning and management as well as leadership and working with groups; opening up opportunities to begin a career in the international development sector.
> Graduates may also find employment in the development education sector in Ireland, and with international aid agencies and civil society organisations both in Ireland and overseas, especially those focused in the countries of the Global South.
Postgraduate study options may include:
> MA in International Development, accredited by
Maynooth University.
> MA in Anthropology and Development (in conjunction with Irish
NGOs Trócaire, Concern and GOAL).
> MSocSc in Community & Youth Work (professionally-endorsed qualification in Community & Youth Work).
International Development is also available in
MH109: BA Media Studies p. 171 MH502 LWD: BCL (Law and Arts) p. 184 “ The focus of the course was not just theoretical. I liked the fact that there was also strong emphasis on developing skills like communication and working in groups. Across all the modules, whether they were related to understanding the role of multilateral institutions and civil society or examining the best approach to work with people in development situations, there was a core set of values like inclusiveness, solidarity and respect which all underpin the staff’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable people-centred development.”
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Contact us
Department of International Development, Education House + 353 1 708 4626
internationaldevelopment@mu.ie www.maynoothuniversity.ie/international-development @DeptIntDevMU
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For full details of MH101 minimum entry requirements see p. 42.
> Choosing Law is ideal for people who want to experience it in their first year as part of a Bachelor of Arts degree. > Law can be taken as a single or double subject in first year allowing students to combine the study of core law subjects with options from up to 28 subject areas. > Tailor your degree to your interests while developing a broad skill set which is highly valued by employers.
Why choose this subject? > Flexibility and choice: students who successfully complete their first year law modules have the option of transferring to one of our specialised
Law degrees (BCL or LLB). > At the end of second year, students of the BCL and LLB degrees may apply to complete a work placement year in a law firm (subject to availability).
All Law students may apply to complete a year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions (subject to availability). > Get involved in our numerous student societies: the student Law Society, European Law Students’
Association or Student FLAC (Free Legal Advice
Centre) Society.
Course structure
1st year
BA Bachelor of Arts – Law as a Double Major or as a Minor
Law & 1 other subject to degree level. > 30 or 15 credits of Law > Plus choose up to 3 other subjects including
Critical Skills from the groups available (maximum 1 subject per group – see groups table p. 45) 2nd year and Final year
> Continue with Law as a Double Major or as a Minor in the BA degree > Students who attain 40% or higher in Law in 1st year may apply to transfer into 2nd year of the BCL (Law and Arts) programme or 2nd year of the 4 year LLB Law degree. Students who have taken
Accounting, Business or Criminology in 1st year may apply to transfer to 2nd year of the BCL Law and
Accounting, Business or Criminology respectively (subject to certain conditions). Only BCL and LLB graduates are recognised by the King’s Inns as eligible to sit their entrance examination for entry to the barristers’ profession. > Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details)
Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year (subject to certain conditions)
For MH101 subject groups table go to p. 45
Possible topics
1st year
> The nature of legal systems, and how laws are made nationally and internationally > The role of lawyers, judges, legislators, and other actors in the legal system > The laws relating to crime, negligence, and privacy > The laws relating to evidence, and building a legal case > The laws relating to business and companies > EU and international law > The laws relating to the family, media, and property > International law and justice > The theory of laws and legal systems
2nd year Final year
Law (group 1 subject) (continued)
Head of the Law Department, Professor Michael Doherty (centre)
Options after graduation?
> Graduates of our LLB and BCL programmes (but not of the MH101
BA programme) will be in a position to take exams for entrance to the Honorable Society of King's Inns in order to begin training as a barrister. Graduates of the BA, BCL, or LLB are eligible to progress to take the Law Society of Ireland's FE1 examinations to begin training as a solicitor.
> Studying law also opens up a whole range of career options outside of being a lawyer such as journalism; policy development; business and finance; management consulting; the
Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) sector; and national and international public administration (such as with at the EU or UN).
> The Department of Law offers a wide range of postgraduate study options from Criminology to International Business Law. Law is also available in
MH501: Law (LLB) p. 180 MH502 LWA: BCL (Law and Accounting) p. 181 MH502 LWB: BCL (Law and Business) p. 182 MH502 LWC: BCL (Law and Criminology) p. 183 MH502 LWD: BCL (Law and Arts) p. 184
Contact us
Maynooth University Department of Law, New House + 353 1 474 7265
law@mu.ie www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn @maynoothlaw
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