Education

About the Master of Arts in Education

The Master of Arts in Education is a Level 9 programme worth 90 ECTS credits.



The Master of Arts in Education is a two-year, part-time, fully online programme designed to meet the growing demand for flexible postgraduate training in education. It is relevant to teachers and allied professionals working in a range of settings and sectors, including early childhood, primary and post-primary education, further education, health and social care, policy development and the community and voluntary sectors.



This Master of Arts in Education programme offers a unique opportunity for educators and allied professionals to enhance their expertise, advance their careers and contribute positively to the field of education. By providing a flexible and accessible online platform, the programme promotes lifelong learning and capacity-building within the education system. Through its focus on research-informed practice and international perspectives, the programme empowers participants to become effective leaders and advocates for quality education for all learners — both locally and globally.

Proposed Modules

Educational Leadership, Management and Administration in a Changing World (Core)

Education and Social Policy (Core)

Education in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Core)



Choose one from the following four:

• Universal Design for Learning (Elective)

• Early Childhood Education (Elective)

• Wellbeing in Education (Elective)

• Digital Education (Elective)



Educational Research Methods (Core)

Educational Research Project (Core)

The programme has a minimum entry requirement of a Pass, or equivalent, in a bachelor’s degree at NFQ Level 8. Learners on this programme will originate from cognate disciplines, including but not limited to primary education, post-primary education and further education. Learners from disciplines with a partial alignment, such as social care, may be accepted at the discretion of the programme director, or nominee, following evaluation of individual applications.

2 years part-time.

Next Intake: Autumn 2025.