Education - Management in Education - Waterford

The MA in Management in Education (MAME) is a dynamic, practical programme tailored for aspiring leaders across all educational levels—from primary schools to higher education. It builds real-world skills in educational leadership by connecting cutting-edge theory and policy to your own professional practice. Designed for busy educators, MAME offers flexible online learning, with engaging tutorials and occasional face-to-face workshops. Delivered by expert practitioners, the course encourages collaboration with peers from diverse educational settings, enriching your experience. With a mix of core and elective modules plus a hands-on research project, MAME empowers you to lead and innovate in your educational career experiences.

Modules

Module Credits

Academic Enquiry 10

Leadership & Management in Education 10

Educational Leadership & Personal Development 10

Research Methods in Education 10

Education Research Project 20

Elective Modules (choose 3 modules)

Financial Management & Governance in Education 10

Public Relations in Education 10

Human Resource Management in Education 10

Education Law 10

Mentoring 10

Enterprise & Innovation in Education 10

Strategic Planning in Education 10

Environmental Sustainability in Education 10

Wellbeing in Education 10

Developments in Adult Literacy 10

Exploring Contemporary Issues in Education 10

Inclusion in Education 10

Internationalisation in Higher Education 10

To apply for the MAME, you must have:



An Honours Degree or equivalent;



Access to an educational organisation where primary research may be carried out



Postgraduate experience working in an educational/training environment is recommended.



If English is not your primary language, you must submit evidence of competency in English. Please see more details. at https://www.setu.ie/english-language-requirements

We are now accepting applications for the September 2026 intake. The closing date for applications is Friday, 28th August 2026.

2-3 years, part-time, blended.



Delivery

The MAME is a part-time, flexible programme, where participants study at their own pace and share their experiences with fellow educational professionals from a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds. Modules are delivered in blended mode i.e., through a combination of online and face-to-face classes with self-directed, online and group learning.

Next Intake September 2026

Progression Opportunities: On successful completion of the MAME, you may progress to doctoral studies (NFQ Level 10) at SETU or another Higher Education Institution subject to meeting the specific entry criteria.



Career Opportunities: The MAME will enhance your professional skills, competence and confidence as an educational leader and manager. Over 90% of MAME graduates have achieved success in their career progression and are working as educational leaders nationally and internationally