About Mary Immaculate College
Postgraduate study
Mary Immaculate College offers a diverse suite of postgraduate programmes in Liberal Arts and Education to masters and doctoral level. Full-time, part-time and distance learning taught and research programmes are available. Be part of an innovative and creative learning environment with excellent student supports, graduate skills training and a range of financial supports.
Taught Postgraduate Programmes in Education:
- Structured PhD in Education
- Structured PhD / M.Ed in Literacy Education
- Professional Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology
- Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching)
- Master of Education (M Ed) with Specialisms
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management
- M Ed in Leadership of Wellbeing in Education
- Graduate Diploma / M.Ed. in Adult and Further Education
- Graduate Diploma / M.Ed. in Special Educational Needs
- Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate/MA in Autism Studies
- Graduate Certificate / Diploma / M Ed in Middle Leadership and Mentoring in Primary and Post-Primary Settings
- An Teastas iarchéime i dTeagasc Ábharbhunaithe (TTA) san Iarbhunscolaíocht Lán-Ghaeilge agus Ghaeltachta
- Certificate / Diploma / M Ed in Digital Leadership in Education
- M Ed in Education for Sustainability and Global Citizenship
- M Ed in Education for Human Rights & Equality
- Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice
Taught Postgraduate Programmes in Arts:
- Structured PhD in Applied Linguistics
- Graduate Diploma/MA in Applied Linguistics
- Graduate Certificate/MA in Christian Leadership in Education
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- MA in History
- MA in Local History (with UL)
- MA in Media Studies
- MA in Modern English Literature
- MA/M Sc in Environment, Society & Culture
- MA in Climate, Justice & Sustainability
Research
Faculty of Education
PhD by Research and Thesis is available in the following areas:
- Learning, Society & Religious Education
- Language & Literacy Education
- Reflective Pedagogy & Early Childhood Studies
- Arts Education & Physical Education
- Educational Psychology
- Inclusive & Special Education
- STEM Education
Prospective Postgraduates are encouraged to explore the research interests of the relevant department and to discuss their own ideas for Research proposals with the respective Departments Heads or other faculty as appropriate.
Faculty of Arts
PhD by Research and Thesis is available in the following areas:
- Business Studies
- Drama & Theatre Studies
- English Language & Literature
- French Studies
- Gaeilge
- German Studies
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics & Computer Studies
- Media and Communication Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Theology & Religious Studies
Funding
In order to help meet the real world needs and costs of postgraduate research MIC also offers funding supports of €800,000 per annum through a Departmental Assistantships Scheme and merit-based Research Masters and Doctoral Awards Scheme. More information on MIC Awards and Assistantships can be found here.
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