Course Summary
The M Ed in Educational Leadership and Management aims to develop participants’ knowledge, skills, beliefs, values and professional practices in ways that support:
- The development of reflective professionals who can lead and manage with confidence, vision and courage
- The continuing development of reflective professionals who promote and maintain a strong commitment to ethical leadership
- The development of reflective professionals in the area of educational leadership and management who will respond confidently to change and diversity in Irish society in the twenty-first century
- The development of reflective professionals who can respond confidently to change in Irish educational policy in the twenty-first century
- The continuing development of professionals who are committed to caring, considered and effective management of an educational setting
- The development of professionals who value, contribute to and promote research in the area of educational leadership and management.
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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 normally hold a minimum 2.2 Honours Bachelor degree (major award at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) or a major award at Level 9 or a major award at Level 10 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Applicants will normally have a minimum of two years relevant work experience in an education setting and should be currently working in a relevant education setting.
Other applicants who have substantial and relevant prior experience and/or learning will also be considered. Acceptance under this category will be subject to an interview and considered in light of the UL Policy on Accredited Prior Learning.
Application Details
Please Note: This programme is not open to applications from non-EU countries.
EU Applications
Closing date for applications is 4pm, Friday 10 July 2026.
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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.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.