26 Part-time Master's in Education in Ireland

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.

The Education degree delivered by Dublin City University encourages you to reflect on your own practice and thinking, while gaining a better understanding of educational research and theory. You’ll also benefit from a diverse intake of students and a dynamic learning environment. Modules are delivered in-person and online, so you can study from anywhere in the world. 

The Professional Practice and Leadership in Higher Education programme from University College Cork as a flexible learning opportunity for professionals working in an administrative or academic role in Higher Education.

Education Practice at Atlantic Technological University is aimed at qualified post-primary professional teachers who wish to pursue a Level 9 qualification and also develop and enhance their teaching through research, practice and reflexivity.

The Global Citizenship Education programme from Maynooth University is designed for educators and others working with learners at all levels (from early childhood to youth, in adult and community education, and in schools).

The Education programme from Maynooth University is a research degree that supports students in engaging in an innovative research project centred on their own research interests. 

The Education (Research in Practice) programme from Maynooth University aims to provide opportunities for educators to explore and examine aspects of their own practice with a view to improving the educational experiences of the students in their care. 

Drama Education from Griffith College is designed for aspiring drama educators who wish to inspire, lead, and make a lasting impact in both classrooms and performance spaces.

The School Guidance Counselling programme from Maynooth University is designed to advance the professional development of experienced school guidance counsellors who wish to deepen their professional identity, enhance their research skills, and engage in reflective, practice-informed inquiry.

The Education and Training Management (eLearning) degree delivered by Dublin City University is designed to support students from a range of backgrounds including education environments, the wider public sector, or within professional education and training in private industry settings.  

The Education degree delivered by the University College Cork is a modular programme that can be completed through a flexible credit accumulation process over a number of years. It is designed to support the continuing professional development of teachers and educators across all sectors of education.

This MSc in Outdoor Education, Sustainability and Well-being in Atlantic Technological University will develop the knowledge, capacity, and know-how of outdoor professionals Graduates will function as highly competent self-aware senior leaders, capable of implementation of programmes in well-being, experiential place-based learning and education for sustainability. 

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.

The Master in Education Studies (Primary Mathematics Education) at the Marino Institute of Education is a fully online, part-time Masters course taught over two years. Practice and research in primary mathematics education provide the foundation for this course.

The Education programme at Trinity College Dublin is a prestigious Level 9 qualification designed for professionals. This M.Ed. degree offers flexible study modes, including a one-year full-time option or part-time routes over two to three years. It focuses on advanced research and theory within a public university setting.

The Education programme at University College Dublin offers a comprehensive B.Sc. degree designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge. This programme is delivered in a full-time format, providing an immersive learning experience. With a focus on innovative teaching methods, it prepares graduates for diverse roles in the education sector.

The Educational Leadership and Management program from Mary Immaculate College supports those interested in and/or involved with leadership and management in a multitude of educational contexts in gaining new skills and knowledge to excel.

The Education, Children and Youth M.Sc. at University College Dublin is a one-year, full-time programme delivered on campus. This interdisciplinary course focuses on research, policy, and practice regarding young people. It explores global welfare and well-being through a multi-disciplinary lens for professional growth.

The Leadership of Wellbeing in Education program from Mary Immaculate College will provide participants with the skills to assume leadership positions in the promotion of wellbeing in a variety of educational settings and in the wider community.

The Education for Sustainability and Global Citizenship program from Mary Immaculate College  is offered as a one-year, full-time and a two-year, part-time blended programme and offers a focus on climate justice, outdoor learning, biodiversity, intercultural education, peace studies and children’s agency.