Program Overview

Overview of the Irish-Medium and Gaeltacht Education (M.Ed.) Program

The Irish-Medium and Gaeltacht Education (M.Ed.) program is designed for individuals who are qualified as teachers and have an interest in education through the medium of Irish. This program aims to provide participants with high-quality improvements in their educational practice and language skills.

Program Structure

The program consists of eight modules, all of which are mandatory. Seven modules are taken in the first year, and the remaining two modules are taken in the second year. The program uses a blended learning approach, combining online and on-campus lectures, which take place after school hours, at weekends, and during school holidays. This flexible approach is designed to accommodate individuals who work full-time.

Program Modules

The following are the modules included in the program:

• An tumoideachas agus an dátheangachas (10 ECTS)
• An dea-chleachtas i suíomhanna Gaeltachta agus lán-Ghaeilge (10 ECTS)
• An teagasc agus an fhoghlaim i suíomhanna scoile lán-Ghaeilge agus Gaeltachta (10 ECTS)
• An cleachtas pleanála agus measúnaithe (10 ECTS)
• An cheannasaíocht agus an bhainistíocht (10 ECTS)
• Múinteoirí lán-Ghaeilge agus Gaeltachta mar thaighdeoirí (10 ECTS)
• Inníulacht teanga sa Ghaeilge (10 ECTS)
• An tráchtas (30 ECTS)

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have:

• Proficiency in Irish at B1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• Registration with the Teaching Council
• An interview

Course Fees

The program fees are as follows:

• The Department of Education pays a significant portion of the fees for participants in this program.
• Participants are required to pay €650 per year from their own pockets.

Career Opportunities

This program will benefit teachers in their daily work or those who wish to apply for positions of responsibility or leadership. It will also be beneficial for individuals who want to pursue a new career path, such as policy development or curriculum development, or in the field of research.

Program Details

• Awards: NFQ Level 9
• Number of Places: 35 Places
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Course Director: Emily Barnes
• Closing Date: July 31, 2025

Related Courses

• Diversity and Inclusion in Further Education and Training (P. Grad. Cert.)
• Master in Education (M.Ed.)
• Professional Masters in Education (P.M.E.)