Overview

This Professional Master of Education at University College Cork combines two school placements with university lectures and tutorials, which develop student teachers’ requisite professional knowledge, skills, understanding and competence. You are introduced to best practices in teaching, learning, and educational research with special emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of learners, on the curriculum and on current issues in education. You will be encouraged to integrate educational theory and practice through extensive reflection on your own professional classroom practice.

We support the following post-primary teaching subjects:

Business Studies (covering the 3 subjects of Accounting, Business, & Economics)

Civic, Social, and Political Education

Computer Science

English

French

Gaeilge/Irish

Geography

German

History

Home Economics [only available to students on the protected pathway from the BA (Hons) in Home Economics and Business (MT930) in MTU]

Italian

Maths

Music

Politics & Society

Religious Education

Science (covering the 4 subjects of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, & Agricultural Science)

Spanish

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Programme Structure

Modules

Philosophy and History of Education

Curriculum and Assessment

Inclusion – Special Educational Needs and Multicultural Education

School Placement

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education View 46 other Masters in 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

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90

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General requirements

Candidates must have a primary degree at a minimum level of 2H2 or equivalent (e.g. primary degree and Masters) that is recognised by the Teaching Council of Ireland for the teaching of at least one subject in a post-primary school.

Candidates must also complete and submit a Subject Declaration Form from the Teaching Council in respect of their eligibility to meet the requirements to teach their specific subjects.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

6450 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6450 EUR per year during 24 months.

EU Part-Time: 5190

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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Overview

We support the following post-primary teaching subjects:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Cork

Funding

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