Course Summary
The Professional Master of Education is a two-year full-time initial teacher education programme designed to qualify post-primary teachers in the following Subject disciplines:
Business
Languages
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Science
Technological Education
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must possess a relevant primary degree at 2.2 honours level or higher (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland or equivalent) or be about to graduate with such a degree. In line with Teaching Council and HEA protocol, when applying for a place on the Professional Master of Education programme, the PME Applicant is required to make a formal declaration, using a Subject Declaration Form, that he/she:
1. Holds/will hold, by the date of commencement of the PME programme, a level 8 honours degree
2. Has studied the relevant number of ECTS credits in the relevant subject area(s) as part of their degree
3. Has studied higher-level degree content related to the subject area(s) in year 3 or 4 of their degree
4. Has covered, as part of their degree, the mandatory topics/subjects as set out in the Teaching Council subject requirements.
It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that his/her primary degree meets the requirements of the Teaching Council of Ireland for the purposes of teaching their chosen subject(s). Any successful application to join the course is subject to the individual applicant having established and declared for himself/herself that he/she has met this requirement.
Candidates will be required to attend an interview for all subject pathways as part of the selection process.
Languages: As the professional practice of language teaching involves teaching through the target language, applicants are expected to evidence competency in this regard in the selection process (screening, shortlisting, and interview partly conducted through MFL, Gaeilge and ESL as appropriate).
Short-listing
Within each subject area, interview priority will be given to candidates who meet the full Teaching Council requirements (content and credits)
Physical Education: All applications will be screened and shortlisted for interviews considering four criteria: (1) Education and awards (undergraduate, postgraduate and respective awards); (2) Relevant work or voluntary experience (subbing, shadowing, etc.); (3) Personal statement (see below); and (4) Application quality (CV format / structure and Subject Declaration Form correctly submitted)
Please have the documents ready to upload with your application: please note your application will not be processed without these required documents. View course webpage for details of documents required. (link below)
Application Details
How to apply:
1. Choose your programme.
2. Check closing date for the programme.
3. Apply online at www.ul.ie
4. Have your supporting documentation ready to upload.
5. Pay the application fee (35 online / 40 bank draft or cheque).
6. Submit your application.
Applicants must include:
Qualification transcripts and certificates
English language qualification if English is not your first language
Certified English translation of your qualification(s)/certificate(s) where the originals are in a language other than English.
A copy of your birth certificate.
Subject Declaration Form
Form indicating which discipline(s) you are applying for
Intake: Autumn/Fall
View course subject disciplines application deadlines on course webpage - link above
Fees
How to apply:
1. Choose your programme.
2. Check closing date for the programme.
3. Apply online at www.ul.ie
4. Have your supporting documentation ready to upload.
5. Pay the application fee (35 online / 40 bank draft or cheque).
6. Submit your application.
Applicants must include:
Qualification transcripts and certificates
English language qualification if English is not your first language
Certified English translation of your qualification(s)/certificate(s) where the originals are in a language other than English.
A copy of your birth certificate.
Subject Declaration Form
Form indicating which discipline(s) you are applying for
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Graduates are qualified to work as teachers in Irish secondary schools. UL Offers a unique opportunity for students who wish to specialise in two different disciplines selected from the main pathways e.g. Mathematics and Business. This is dependent on the students meeting the Teaching Council requirements for Level 8 study.