Education

Key Features

Students build their own customised M Ed from the available modules tailored to their own professional specialisation, research areas and personal interests



Students may choose to select interdisciplinary modules or M Ed designated pathways



All modules (core and elective) are delivered using a blended, hyflex or completely online format



Greater choice in terms of time, place, pace, content and mode of learning ensures a personalised, tailored, student-centred learning experience as well as providing a unique, rigorous and compelling intellectual challenge



Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are embedded in programme design, development and implementation, i.e. multiple forms of representation, engagement and expression



Guided by a programme-level approach, a diverse range of innovative, authentic, flexible accessible and inclusive assessment types and formats is utilised across M Ed modules



An enabling and supportive infrastructure facilitates students to share insights and innovations and engage in collaborative reflection and strategic planning fostering an effective learning culture and a community of practice.



Programme Content

The programme is comprised of the following core modules:

- Applied Research Project

- Inclusive Education Policy and Practice

- Principles and Practice of Research in Education

- National and International Trends and Current Issues

- Dissertation modules * 2



Full-time Structure: In Semester 1, students complete three core M Ed modules (Applied Research Project, Principles and Practice of Research in Education and Dissertation 1) and select two elective modules from the list below. In Semester 2, students complete three core M Ed modules (Inclusive Education Policy and Practice, National and International Trends and Issues in Education and Dissertation 2) and select one elective module.



Part-time Structure: In Semester 1, students complete one core M Ed module (Applied Research Project) and select two elective modules from the list below. In Semester 2, students complete two core M Ed modules (Inclusive Education Policy and Practice, National and International Trends and Issues in Education) and will select one elective module. In Year 2, (i.e. semester 3 & 4) students engage with two core modules in Semester 3 (Principles and Practice of Research in Education and Dissertation 1) and one core module (Dissertation 2) in Semester 4.

Semester 1 Elective Modules:

Theory and Practice in Education

Ensuring Criticality and Reflexivity in Educational Research Design

Leadership and Management in Education

Leadership and Management Portfolio

Education and the Law

Introducing Wellbeing into Education 1

Critical Analysis and Reflection on Wellbeing 1

Foundations of Music Education 1

Religious Education and the Search for God

Religious Education - Approaches, Policy and Contexts

Key Paradigms in STEM Education

Building School, Family, Community Partnerships for Learning

Philosophy with Children: Nurturing Curiosity in the Primary Classroom

Content and Language Integrated Learning in Contemporary Education



Semester 2 Elective Modules:

Curriculum Design, Development and Evaluation

Promoting Effective Literacy Leadership in Educational Settings

Foundations of Music Education 2

Psychology and Sociology of adult education

Communications and Industry

Cleachtas Pleanála agus Measúnaithe

Ceannasaíocht agus Bainistíocht

School Self-Evaluation and Whole School Planning: Leading and Managing curriculum change

Religious Education and Inter-Belief Dialogue

Religious Education: Scripture and the Sacraments

Exploring Ethical Issues with Children through Philosophy

Critical Engagement with Spirituality in the Environment

Leading mentoring in Early Childhood and Primary School Contexts

Applicants will be considered for direct entry into the M Ed programme on the basis of possession of a Primary Degree in Education (Level 8 NFQ) at a minimum of Honours 2.2. Applicants who have a 2.2 Honours degree in other disciplines may be considered if they have substantial and relevant professional experience.



Applicants for the full-time programme must provide an outline of the dissertation proposal (500 words) as part of their application. For further information relating to this please contact the Course Coordinator.



For direct entry into Year 2 of the part-time programme, applicants will hold a Professional Development Graduate Diploma in Education (Level 9 NFQ) at a minimum of Honours 2.1.



In cases where the applicant does not meet normal entry requirements, the applicant can be assessed on prior learning in line with University policy and procedures on the Recognition of Prior Learning. The admission procedures will include an interview wherein the prior learning and experience of applicants in education will be assessed.



English Language Requirements

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of their proficiency level English in the form of an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 6.5 – 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in any one component, or IELTS equivalent accepted by UL. Such applicants will also be required to undergo an interview through English.

How to Apply

EU Applicants

Applications for the Master of Education (M Ed) are now open.



To apply, please complete all the steps below:

Download and complete the application form our website.

You will be required to send your university transcripts.

In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IETLS (or equivalent) is required.

Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee here using Stripe, and return the completed application and transcripts by email: to TaughtProgrammes@mic.ul.ie.



Applications will close at 5pm on Friday 26th July 2024.



Non-EU Applicants

You are advised to contact the MIC International Office before applying:



E: International@mic.ul.ie or T: +353 61 204988 /+353 61 774790.



Entry requirements and the application process vary according to country of origin. For information that is specific to your home country, please visit our website.

Please complete your application through PAC.

You will be required to upload your university transcripts.

In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of your IELTS results (or equivalent) is required.

The application fee is €50 and is non-refundable.



Transferring from another 3rd Level Institution

The transfer route into MIC depends on the content overlap of your new and old course and the number of places on the new course in the year you apply. Before submitting an application you should contact international@mic.ul.ie where we will consider your case with the relevant Head of Department of the course you wish to transfer to.



EU/Non-EU Status Assessments

The designation of a student as being from the EU or a Non-EU country determines the fees they will pay at MIC, i.e. there may be cases where a non-EU national acquires EEA citizenship during the course of their third-level studies and would qualify for EU fees for example.



CONTACT

EU Applicants:

061 205160 / 204348

TaughtProgrammes@mic.ul.ie



CONTACT

Non EU Applicants:

+353 61 204988 / +353 61 774787

International@mic.ul.ie

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time. Delivery Mode: Students have the option of engaging online (Hyflex) or face to face (at weekends).

Applications for the Master of Education (M Ed) are now open.