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13 Master's degrees in Teaching in Ireland
If you're considering a career in Teaching, Ireland offers a variety of programmes to suit different needs and budgets. The tuition fees for Teaching programmes in Ireland can vary significantly. For instance, the lower-end tuition fee, represented by the €8,700, is quite affordable, making it accessible for many students. On the other hand, the higher-end tuition fee, indicated by the €19,900, can be more expensive. However, the typical tuition fee, shown by the €14,165, strikes a balance between affordability and quality.
A significant 1% of Teaching programmes in Ireland are designed to be affordable, ensuring that students from various financial backgrounds can pursue their passion for education. Additionally, a growing 38% of these programmes are available online, providing flexibility for those who may not be able to attend classes in person.
When it comes to the availability of Teaching programmes, a notable 17% of universities in Ireland offer these courses. This wide availability means that prospective students have plenty of options to choose from, whether they prefer urban or rural settings, large or small institutions.

Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching)
Dublin City University are Ireland’s largest provider of education programmes. However, the Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching) cohort itself is small in size, allowing you to thrive within a smaller group while also enjoying the full university experience.

Teaching and Learning in Higher Education - Third Level Education
The MA in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education - Third Level Education from University College Cork is designed to encourage you to research your teaching and your students’ learning in more depth.

Learning and Teaching
This suite of Learning and Teaching programmes from the Atlantic Technological University has been designed for applicants who would like to gain a formal qualification in teaching and learning in Higher Education, and/or a qualification in Further Education.

Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (for third level teachers) (Online)
The aim of the Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (for third level teachers) (Online) programme at University College Cork Online is to provide staff in higher and further education with the opportunity to develop and professionalise their teaching practice to enhance learning, while gaining an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification in Teaching and Learning.

Chinese - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
The Chinese - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages degree delivered by the University College Cork aims to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and professional competencies required to teach Chinese effectively to speakers of other languages in a variety of contexts globally and in Ireland.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.

Literacy Professional Practice
Are you a teacher keen to develop your expertise in literary theory, research and practices? During this two-year Literacy Professional Practice degree delivered by Dublin City University, you’ll develop your leadership and research skills, and explore a wide range of research-informed practices.

Teaching and Learning
The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning at the Atlantic Technological University has been designed for applicants who would like to gain a formal qualification in teaching and learning in Higher Education, and/or a qualification in Further Education.

Teaching and Learning
The Teaching and Learning programme from Maynooth University aims to enhance adult, community and further education practitioner skills and knowledge of teaching and learning.
Education (Primary Teaching)
The Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching) from Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick is a two-year, full-time Level 9 postgraduate professional teacher education programme designed to qualify graduates as primary teachers.
Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching)
The Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching) program from Mary Immaculate College is a two-year, full-time Level 9 postgraduate professional teacher education programme designed to qualify graduates as primary teachers.
Teaching Chinese Language and Culture
The Teaching Chinese Language and Culture program offered by University College Dublin is dedicated to the study of formal features of modern Chinese for an audience of advanced/ native Chinese speakers. Its goal is to develop metalinguistic awareness among users of the Chinese language.
Learning and Teaching
Learning and Teaching is offered by Dundalk Institute of Technology. The Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) is pleased to offer its professional development programme, Master of Arts in Learning and Teaching. This programme is open to all those involved in teaching, training and/or supporting learning.