Overview

Students of the Education course at University College Cork can design their own special programme from the available modules to suit their own professional specialisation, research areas and personal interests. However, students should note that a minimum and maximum quota of students will be applied to each module.

Key facts

Our MEd programme offers continuing professional development for educators at all levels. A broad knowledge of educational studies and an introduction to key research in this area. Critical reflection on educational theory and classroom practice.
Skills needed to conduct a research study and write a dissertation.
MEd degree graduates have gone on to other posts in the education sector, e.g. school Principals, the inspectorate, college lectureships, research positions and the professional development service for teachers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership

Children’s Literature and Pedagogy

Wellbeing

Assessment

Second/Foreign Language Teaching

Early Childhood Studies

Digital Learning

Mentoring

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-26 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for entry to the M.Ed degree modular programme you must hold:

a primary degree and the Professional Master of Education (formerly the Postgraduate/Higher Diploma in Education) with a Second Class Honours in one (or its' equivalent)

or have a Second Class Honours BEd degree, (or its' equivalent)

or have a Second Class Honours BSc (Education in Physical Sciences), (or its' equivalent)

or have a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) BA (Hons) Degree in Early Years & Childhood Studies (or its' equivalent)

Professional teaching experience, equivalent to five full years (excluding initial teacher education), will be considered as an honours equivalent.Furthermore applicants must also possess a minimum of one year’s post teacher education professional teaching experience, or certified equivalent (e.g. research in schools, voluntary work with schools, working with school teams).

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Tuition Fee

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EU/EEA

1125 EUR/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1125 EUR per module during 12 months.

Living costs for Cork

860 - 1400 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Cork

Funding

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