Education

This taught Master of Education programme is designed for those interested in exploring and furthering their knowledge in the field of educational studies. Its modular design offers students the opportunity to tailor their education and prioritise deepening their knowledge and skills in particular educational issues while also ensuring that students are immersed in broader contemporary educational conversations.



As part of a global community of students, the experiences in the programme are designed to focus on self-inquiry, mastery of research literacy and developing a global perspective on local issues in a critical, future-oriented and collaborative way.



This is a 90-credit degree to be completed on a one-year full-time basis.



Modules are generally taught on weekday evenings with some slight variation.



The Master of Education (Full Time) MH52G is not an initial teacher education programme. It does not confer qualified teaching status or professional accreditation in Ireland. If your goal is to pursue an accredited teaching qualification, consider our Professional Masters of Education, Froebel Department's Professional Masters of Education in Primary Education, or Adult and Community Education's professional programmes.

Programme Structure



Students register for 90 credits: six modules (10 credits each) and a 30-credit culiminating project. Modules are typically delivered on Monday/ Tuesday/Wednesday and Thursday evenings 5:00-8:00pm.

Applicants must hold a minimum of a bachelor Honours degree (NFQ Level 8) (or equivalent) with a minimum of second-class Honours, grade 2 (2:2) Applicants should hold an equivalent of an Honours degree and/or Honours postgraduate diploma.



Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here (https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/how-apply/english-language-requirements). Please be advised criteria may differ for EU and Non-EU applicants.



Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850



The Master of Education (Full Time) MH52G is not an initial teacher education programme. It does not confer qualified teaching status.

Closing Date : 30 June 2026

PAC code: MH52G (full-time): 1 year

PAC code: MH57G (part-time): 2 years