Overview

This two-year, full-time Professional Master of Education (Post Primary Education) programme from Dublin City University encourages a student-centred and creative approach to teaching and learning, and gives you the skills and knowledge needed for today’s classrooms.

You’ll also benefit from the DCU Institute of Education’s leading global research centres in assessment, evaluation, citizenship and human rights education and anti-bullying.

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The programme includes two school placements in first and second year in different school settings like voluntary secondary schools, Educate Together secondary schools, community colleges, community schools and comprehensive schools.

While most graduates work as teachers in post-primary schools, you may choose to pursue further studies in education and related fields including guidance, pastoral care, school leadership and management. You’ll also be sought after for roles in further education, higher education, government departments and other education and training settings.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

School Placement
Schooling and Society
Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Philosophy of Education
Individual Differences in Human Development
Research Design & Methodologies for Education
Mediation Skills for the Secondary Education

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00

More details

Final date for any conditional items - 13th July

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Education Primary Education View 9 other Masters in Primary Education in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

First, applicants need to consult the Teaching Council's Subject Registration Requirements to see if their undergraduate qualifications meet the requirements set out by the Teaching Council of Ireland, the professional standards body for teaching in Ireland. Applicants must hold a level 8 degree (or equivalent) on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
Where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Dublin City University and/or in Ireland, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

9900 EUR / year

≈ 9900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

4900 EUR / year

≈ 4900 EUR / year

Additional Details

Full time

EU Status Fee

Year 1 €4,900 - Year 2 €5,500

Non EU Fee

Year 1 €9,900 - Year 2 €9,900

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Overview

You’ll also benefit from the DCU Institute of Education’s leading global research centres in assessment, evaluation, citizenship and human rights education and anti-bullying.

Get practical real-world experience

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Dublin

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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