Course Summary
Offers candidates the opportunity to study the worship of the Church, its tradition and its place in the Church today.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
A primary degree or its equivalent is required for the HDip. For admission to the Diploma programme a pass grade is required in five subjects of the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent: three of these must be academic subjects in the Maynooth University matriculation syllabus. Consideration will be given to all applications. Applicants with experience in ministry at the parish or diocesan level will be given particular consideration;
• University issued or certified copies of official transcripts of results for qualifications must be included with the application for the HDip.
• all credentials in languages other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations;
• Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to satisfy the English language requirements. See here for more information:
https://sppu.ie/eng... ;
• Students must provide a digital passport style photograph that will be used in the College’s computer system to identify the student to lecturers and other students;
• As this course is delivered in a hybrid manner with much of the content being given on-line, students are required to have basic academic computer skills and have access to a computer and the internet.
For further information contact
Admissions Office
Tel: 01 708 4778
Email: [email protected]
Application Details
Application Deadline:
15th August 2025
For EU & those living on the island of Ireland (Late applications may be considered).
31st May 2025
For non EU
Course Start Date: September 2025
Fees
Application Deadline:
10th September 2023 For EU & those living on the island of Ireland (Late applications may be considered). 20th May 2023 For non EU.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Work in liturgy at a parish or diocesan level. Alternatively opportunities in various Catholic organizations may be available. Graduates of the HDip may progress further and enter a graduate programme in Catholic Liturgy or Theology.