Course Summary
Are you passionate about the arts as a means of transforming education? Do you enjoy expressing ideas through practical, arts based methods? Would you like to deepen your knowledge and expertise in arts education through inspiring, collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches?
The Masters in Arts Education Practice (MEd AEP) is an innovative new programme for teachers, artists and arts education advocates which takes a progressive approach to arts-based education and values a transdisciplinary approach while honouring the distinct nature of each practice. The programme responds to the contemporary education landscape, and integrates professional arts practices and creative pedagogical practices.
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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
Artists and educators who have some experience of arts education are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are required to have a Level 8, Lower Second Class Honours Degree, minimum H2.2.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL. RPL applicants may be required to attend for interview. For more information on RPL see https://www.dcu.ie/recognition-prior-learning
Application Details
To apply for this programme:
All Applicants must apply through DCU's Student Application Portal which is available here. Please see the step by step guide on how to apply.
You will need to provide the following
Academic transcripts for each and every year of study, with English translation if applicable. They must be certified with the institute's stamp, seal or signature
Two examples of your personal or professional arts education practice
Copy of passport
If applicable, provide evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements. Please see link http://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml
Application Deadlines
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the programme is full or until:
Closing date for Non EU applicants is 30th June 2025.
Closing date for EU applicants is 30th June 2025.
Please note if you are a non EU student and require a study visa, you are not eligible to apply for part-time programmes as study visas are only granted for full-time programmes.
All entry requirements should be met before the commencement of the programme.
Application Queries
For EU applicant queries, please visit https://www.dcu.ie/registry/eu-postgraduate-taught-admissions or email [email protected]
For non EU applicant queries, please visit https://www.dcu.ie/registry/international-admissions-undergraduate-and-postgraduate or email [email protected]
The programme commences in September 2025.
Fees
EU Status Fee Part-time 4,300 Per Annum
Non EU Fee Part time 9,500 Per Annum
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.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Career Progression
Career Areas
You will be equipped with the expertise to guide schools and organisations on integrating the arts into teaching practices, and to lead innovative community arts projects and inspire cultural engagement.
The programme also prepares graduates to work with government initiatives and agencies as an arts leader and advocate. In addition, you will have the skills to lead arts-based education research projects, to work in third level contexts and to progress to doctoral studies in arts education.