Leadership - Education

MEd Leadership
Graduate Taught (level 9 NFQ, credits 90)

The MEd (Leadership) deploy a broad concept of leadership that can be applied to teachers at different stages of their career within schools as organisations. The Professional Diploma in Educational Leadership (PDEL) is aimed at primary and post-primary teachers in the Irish education system.

• Include some face-to-face sessions (typically on Saturdays to accommodate travel and attendance from all corners of the country).

• Our experience is that the combination of on campus days and online teaching and learning provide a dynamic and transformative learning experience for all students

• We are committed to developing our students' critical voice through reading, discussion, peer learning, presentations and critical review. Furthermore, these participative learning experiences will ensure that high quality learning outcomes are achieved.

The application for this programme has a rolling deadline meaning that applications will close when all places have been filled. For this reason, early application is advised. This course tends to be oversubscribed annually.

Who should apply?

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Applicants must hold an honours degree at undergraduate level (or equivalent) from a higher education institution, a recognised teaching qualification and have a minimum of three years' teaching experience in either the primary or post-primary sector in Ireland.

We are offering direct entry to Year 2 of the MEd Leadership programme (W328) for recent graduates of the UCD Professional Diploma in Educational Leadership (W342) who have achieved a 2.1 grade or higher. This pathway is only recommended for graduates of the Professional Diploma in Educational Leadership W342 who have completed the course in the last five years. Students who have already successfully completed the blended Professional Diploma in Education Studies (Leadership) at UCD may carry their 30-credits from the Diploma into the Masters Programme and complete the remaining 60 credits.

If you have any queries on the PDE/MEd Leadership, please do not hesitate to contact us at educationenquiries@ucd.ie.

Stage 1 - Option
• Contemporary Issues EDUC41620
• School leadership and the quality of teaching and learning: actors, agency, activities EDUC41640
• School Transformation EDUC41800
• Thesis: School Leadership EDUC42050
• Research Methods (Blended) EDUC42890
• Research Methods 2 (Blended) EDUC42910
• School Effectiveness EDUC43270
• Leadership Thesis EDUC43310

Applicants to the MEd Leadership must have a recognised teaching qualification and have relevant teaching experience. Students who have already successfully completed the online/blended Professional Diploma in Education Studies (Leadership) may carry their 30-credits from the Diploma into the Masters Programme and complete the remaining 60 credits.

The following entry routes are available:
MEd (Leadership) PT (W328)
Deadline: Rolling *

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.

2 years part-time Blended