Program Overview

Education - Master of Education

Brief Description

The Masters of Education programme is designed to develop students' professional autonomy as both learners and practitioners with a strong focus on inquiry learning and the integration of theory, practice and research. Please note this programme will NOT qualify you to become a teacher. The programme is aimed at previously qualified teachers and/or individuals with teaching experience.

Overview

The programme introduces students to contemporary issues in education, the postgraduate academic community, and supports students in conducting high-quality, ethical research. All students share four core modules and develop a specialism through a thesis and two associated elective strand modules. An original research thesis must be completed as part of the programme.

Programme Content

• Year 1
  • Autumn Semester:
    • Contemporary Issues 1: Perspectives on Learning, Teaching and Assessment
    • Academic Writing and Inquiry
  • Spring Semester:
    • Contemporary Issues 2: Perspectives on Educational Policy and Practice
    • Specialist Module 1
• Year 2
  • Autumn Semester:
    • Advanced Research Methods 1: Research Design
    • Specialist Module 2
    • Thesis
  • Spring Semester:
    • Thesis

Core Modules

The four taught core modules are:

• Contemporary Issues 1: Perspectives on Learning, Teaching and Assessment
• Academic Writing and Inquiry
• Contemporary Issues 2: Perspectives on Educational Policy and Practice
• Advanced Research Methods 1: Research Design

Specialist/Elective Modules

Students choose two specialist/elective route modules from the School of Education's four research priority areas:

• Teaching and Teacher Education
• Equality, Inclusion and Wellbeing
• STEM Education
• Educational Leadership and Policy
• 'Open' route = any two elective modules

Entry Requirements

• An appropriate degree or equivalent recognised by the University
• An honours primary bachelor's degree or equivalent (2.1 or 2.2 honours) in a relevant or appropriate subject
• Relevant educational experience in primary, post-primary, adult, further, higher education or other relevant professional educational experiences (minimum = 1 year)

What to Include with Your Application

• Qualification transcripts and certificates
• A copy of your birth certificate
• English language competency certificate (if applicable)

Fees

• EU: €TBC per annum
• Non-EU: €TBC per annum
• Year 2 fees are subject to change

Duration and Availability

• Part-time
• 2 years
• Autumn/Fall intake
• September start date

Award and Qualification

• Masters
• NFQ Level 9 Major Award

Faculty and Course Type

• Faculty: Education and Health Sciences
• Course Type: Taught, Professional/Flexible