Education

The Master of Education is designed for educators who wish to pursue in-depth study in education for both professional and personal development. This programme offers the opportunity to educators to expand their knowledge within a special option.

The Master of Education programme combines educational theory and applied studies and assists learners in the development of up-to-date knowledge in a chosen area of specialisation and beyond. The programme incorporates current educational thinking and the most effective pedagogical practices within a wide range of contemporary educational issues.

The key focus of the programme is that it offers students an opportunity to develop expertise in a chosen field, to critically reflect on your own practice and thinking, while also engaging with educational research and theory. It provides a grounding in research methodology and contemporary educational issues.

The on-going commitment is to provide our students with the highest academic standards in teaching, learning and research, while supporting and fostering differing learning styles and needs.

The MEd is a two year part time programme. In the first year students undertake three core modules (Online) and three modules in their chosen special option (delivery mode indicated below). In the second year of the programme students undertake a thesis with the support of a supervising tutor.

2024/25 Special Options:

Educational Leadership - Online
Poverty and Social Inclusion in Education - On Campus
STEM Education - Blended
Teaching and Learning - Online

Applications are welcomed from all those working in education settings:

• Candidates are required to have a Level 8, Lower Second Class Honors Degree, minimum H2.2.
• Candidates may be interviewed for places.

Due to the specialist nature of this programme, additional criteria may be used to assess suitability to undertake this programme. For further information, please contact the Programme Chair using the contact details above.

International Applications
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

EU Applicants
Applications will open November 2023.

Non-EU applicants
Applications will open November 2023. If you require a study visa and are a Non EU student, you are not eligible to apply for part-time programmes as study visas are only granted for full-time programmes.

All entry requirements should be met before the commencement of the programme.

Applications Closing Dates:
EU Applicants: 31st May 2024

All Applicants must apply through DCU's Student Application Portal which is available at the Application Weblink.

2024/25 Special Options:
- Educational Leadership - Online
- Poverty and Social Inclusion in Education - On Campus
- STEM Education - Blended
- Teaching and Learning - Online

Certified academic transcripts for each and every year of study, with certified English translations if applicable.
Personal statement of 250 words maximum outlining your reasons for applying.
Non Native English Speakers - Evidence of English competency which meets DCU entry requirements.

Queries
Queries from EU applicants should be directed to postgraduateadmissions@dcu.ie.
Queries from non EU applicants should be directed to internationaladmissions@dcu.ie.

2 years part-time, blended.

The Master of Education programme is designed to meet the professional and personal needs of teachers and educators.

The course is intended for those who wish to make a significant contribution to the enhancement of professional practice in their chosen special option by reviewing and systematically applying appropriate theories and research to their professional practice.