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. Offered on a full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 year) basis, a modular design enables students to register for speci?c core M Ed modules and select others from a diverse range of specialisms, thus accumulating credits in a ?exible way. In this fashion, students will build their own customised M Ed from the available modules tailored to their own professional specialisation, research areas and personal interests. This hybrid model, which comprises an innovative, interconnected, future-ready suite of modules will promote teacher agency in their learning and workplace as well as providing a unique, rigorous and compelling intellectual challenge.
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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
How to Apply
EU Applicants
Applications for the Master of Education (M Ed) are now open.
To apply, please complete all the steps below:
Download and complete the application form our website.
You will be required to send your university transcripts.
In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IETLS (or equivalent) is required.
Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee here using Stripe, and return the completed application and transcripts by email: to [email protected].
Applications will close at 5pm on 27 June 2025.
Non-EU Applicants
You are advised to contact the MIC International Office before applying:
E: [email protected] or T: +353 61 204988 /+353 61 774790.
Entry requirements and the application process vary according to country of origin. For information that is specific to your home country, please visit our website.
Please complete your application through PAC.
You will be required to upload your university transcripts.
In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of your IELTS results (or equivalent) is required.
The application fee is €50 and is non-refundable.
Transferring from another 3rd Level Institution
The transfer route into MIC depends on the content overlap of your new and old course and the number of places on the new course in the year you apply. Before submitting an application you should contact [email protected] where we will consider your case with the relevant Head of Department of the course you wish to transfer to.
EU/Non-EU Status Assessments
The designation of a student as being from the EU or a Non-EU country determines the fees they will pay at MIC, i.e. there may be cases where a non-EU national acquires EEA citizenship during the course of their third-level studies and would qualify for EU fees for example.
CONTACT
EU Applicants:
061 205160 / 204348
[email protected]
CONTACT
Non EU Applicants:
+353 61 204988 / +353 61 774787
[email protected]
Next Intake: September 2025
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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).