The aims of the programme reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the research undertaken in the Hamilton Institute and the varied backgrounds of our research students. The major aims of the programme are the following.
- To assist students to acquire the technical skills and knowledge required to successfully complete a programme of research leading to a Masters by Research degree.
- To enable students to develop a blend of specialist and generic/transferable skills that will assist them in the conduct of their research, the production of their thesis and in their future careers, whether these are within or outside academia.
- To develop a research and training environment that exposes students to leading international research and enables students to develop and practice the skills necessary to present and disseminate their own work both locally and on the international stage.
The objectives of the programme are to:
- To support the conduct of doctoral research through the provision of a suite of specialist technical modules in applied mathematics and computational science that are key to the research themes of the Hamilton Institute.
- To assist students to develop the blend of transferable and generic skills required for future careers within or outside of academia.
- To help students develop written and oral presentation skills through the production of peer-reviewed published work and the delivery of presentations at national and international conferences.
All research degrees are supported by a number of taught modules to be taken over the course of the programme to enhance research excellence and professional training.
Career Options
The structured research degree programmes offered by the Hamilton Institute provide students with an excellent foundation for a wide variety of careers. The combination of specialised technical expertise with excellent communication and presentation skills ensures that students are equipped for future careers either within an academic environment or in the wider economy. The training experience is further enhanced by the institute鈥檚 strong record of collaboration both with international research centres of excellence and industrial partners.
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September 2025
Maynooth University
Maynooth University, Maynooth,
MAYNOOTH,
Kildare,
W23 F2H6, Leinster, Republic of Ireland
All candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Engineering / Computer Science / Applied Mathematics / Mathematics or some related field. Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are also required.
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category.
Research applications are generally accepted at any time.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Maynooth is an internationally esteemed 鈥榶oung鈥� university with a rich heritage, offering an excellent student learning experience.
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