Overview
In response to current contemporary issues of climate change, a loss in biodiversity and challenges to world peace challenges for educators are immense. This new Education for Sustainability and Global Citizenship program from Mary Immaculate College has been designed to equip educators with the pedagogies and theoretical frameworks to consider these issues. The programme is designed for those working in education including pre-school practitioners, primary and secondary teachers, and those working in non-formal education.
Key Features
The programme will focus on current challenges to sustainability including climate change, and loss of biodiversity. Through Global Citizenship Education (GCED) the programme aims to focus on agency empowering students of all ages to assume active roles, both locally and globally, in building more peaceful, tolerant, inclusive and secure societies.
Benefits of studying on this programme:
- Provides an introduction to the foundations, pedagogies, curriculum, research, and contemporary issues in Sustainability and Global Citizenship Education;
- Enables students to assess and critically analyse key concepts in sustainability and global citizenship education through critical dialogue, active pedagogies and a research project;
- Allows students to advocate for the promotion of education for sustainability and global citizenship education, both within and beyond schools;
- Provides an opportunity to critically reflect upon aspects of autobiographies to unpack values and experiences that impact on personal and professional approaches to living ethically and sustainably;
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Education for Sustainability, Outdoor Learning and Climate Justice
- The World in the Classroom: Education for Global Citizenship
- Children’s agency as local citizens – creative approaches for teaching local history
- Contemporary Issues in Sustainability and Global Citizenship Education: Ethics, Beliefs, Integration And Equality
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Limerick, Ireland
Disciplines
Education Sustainable Development View 47 other Masters in Education in IrelandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should hold a relevant degree at 2.2 Honours Level or higher (Level 8 - National Framework of Qualifications).
- It is expected that applicants should have a minimum of two years’ experience in education.
- Places on the programme will be offered based on the above, based on qualifications, performance at interview (if applicable), language proficiency level (if applicable), and application form.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents11000 EUR / year≈ 11000 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals5500 EUR / year≈ 5500 EUR / year
Additional Details
Part Time (EU students) - € 4,978
Living costs
Limerick
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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