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Pontifical University
St Patrick’s College, Maynooth
St Patrick’s College Maynooth combines best of both worlds
St Patrick’s College Maynooth is a
Pontifical University, having been
established by a Pontifical Charter in
1896. “The Pontifical University has
Open Days throughout the year in
conjunction with Maynooth
University.
“The two universities share the same
campus and cooperate in a number of
important academic programmes,”
says Ruth Daly, schools’ liaison officer
at the university.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
“If you take arts subjects with
Maynooth University and theology at
the Pontifical University, you really
have the best of both worlds. Given
the small numbers of students in the
theology classes, the learning
experience is very personalised.”
Baccalaureate in Theology & Arts (BATh)
CAO code MU001
Baccalaureate in Theology (BTh)
CAO code MU002
Ruth visits schools to talk about the
programmes offered by St Patrick’s
College as well as alternative routes
into college.
The BA in Theology & Arts is a three-year,
level 8, honours degree programme
comprising of Theology and Arts subjects.
The Theology modules are taught in the
Faculty of Theology in the Pontifical
University, while the Arts subjects are taught
in Maynooth University. Both universities
share the same campus and facilities
The BA in Theology is a three-year, level 8,
honours degree programme aimed at
students who wish to study Theology in
depth. Students study First Arts Philosophy
as part of this degree.
“It’s very important that students
make an informed decision while
they’re filling out their CAO. I advise
students to go to as many open days
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These programmes qualify under the Free Fees initiative and the Higher Education Grants Scheme
Applications from mature students welcomed
The Pontifical University also offers a number of Postgraduate Degree programmes in Theology
AUTUMN OPEN DAYS
FRIDAY 27TH & SATURDAY 28th NOVEMBER
(Same dates and venue as Maynooth University)
Spring & Summer Open Days:
Saturday, 23rd April 2016, Saturday, 25th June 2016
Jayne Neeson,
Armagh, BTh 2014
“There are many
reasons to study
Theology at St
Patrick’s College.
Personally, my top reason would be the
small community and campus.
Travelling for university and leaving
home for the first time can be a
daunting experience. However, my fears
were soon swept away. The lecturers
and students of Theology were like a
family to me. Studying Theology shapes
your way of thinking, you learn a wide
set of skills that are adaptable to life.”
as possible, because they may come
across a course that they’ve never
heard of, but that’s right for them,” she
said.
As a mature student, Ruth decided to
attend college in order to help her
understand the complexities of her
second child’s rare genetic condition
called DiGeorge syndrome.
She completed a certificate in
psychology by attending an outreach
programme delivered by Maynooth
University at a local school.
The open days run from 9am till 4pm
on Friday 27 November and Saturday
28 November, with theology talks
taking place on both days. There will
be free regional commuter buses
running to the university on the
Saturday. Other Open Days for 2016
are on Saturday 23 April and Saturday
25 June.
“I loved it, and the lecturer encouraged
me to consider returning to college as
a mature student. She recommended I
attend the Return to Learning course
at Maynooth, which teaches you
academic writing and a range of skills
required to participate in third-level
learning.”
To arrange a talk
from Ruth or one
of the Student
Ambassadors at
your school, or to
order a prospectus,
email
[email protected]
Ruth went on to study theology at the
Pontifical University and history and
classics with Maynooth University.
Being able to attend evening lectures
in history allowed her to juggle
student and family routine.
Shauna
Fitzpatrick,
Clondalkin, BATh
2015
“Theology is an
academic subject like
any other, but what makes it different is
that you develop a set of values and
principles for life. It allows you to
explore the differences between faiths
and to understand the world in a
broader context. Having completed my
degree, I am absolutely sure that I chose
the right course for me, not just
because of the subjects but because of
the Maynooth experience.”
Admissions Office, St. Patrick’s College, Pontifical University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Tel: +353 1 708 4772
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Email: [email protected]
www.maynoothcollege.ie
Ruth refers to the Pontifical University
as one of the best colleges in Ireland
from the point of view of both Leaving
Cert and mature students, as it offered
a wide range of student supports.
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