Course Summary
The Master of Education (M Ed) with Specialisms programme is designed for all those interested in enhancing their professional knowledge, understandings and skills. A modular design enables students to register for specific core M Ed modules and select others from a diverse range of specialisms, thus accumulating credits in a flexible way.
Specialisms
Students can also choose to complete the M Ed as a modular programme in which they can choose from a broad range of modules or an M Ed specialism in a number of areas including:
- Specialism in Music
- Specialism in STEM Education*
- Specialism in Religious Education
- Specialism in Climate Action and Global Learning
- Specialism in Wellbeing Education
- Specialism in Bilingual Education
- Specialism in Teaching and Learning Enhancement in Higher Education
- Specialism in Education and the Law
- Specialism in Instructional Leadership and Change
- Specialism in Early Childhood Education
- Specialism in Child Protection
- Specialism in Philosophy with Children
- Specialism in Leading Professional Learning for Educators
- Specialism in Leading Digital Education
*The MEd with a specialism in STEM will have an intake of students in September 2026.
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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 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.
Application Details
This programme is suitable for EU and Non-EU Applicants.
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EU Applicants
Closing date for applications is 4pm, Friday 24 July 2026.
Non-EU Applicants
You are advised to contact the MIC International Office before applying.
Next Intake: September 2026
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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.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Career Progression
Duration
Delivery Mode:
Students have the option of engaging online (Hyflex) or face to face (at weekends).