Master of Education (M Ed)

Academic Programme Structure:

• Principles and Practice of Research in Education
• Ensuring Criticality and Reflexivity in Educational Research Design
• Theory and Practice in Education
• Curriculum design, Development and Evaluation
• National and International Trends and Current Issues in Education
• Research and Practice Portfolio

Participants will also complete:

• An Applied Research Project which will be conducted as an introduction to engaging in research. It is intended that this project be completed within one semester.
• A Dissertation of 20,000 words.

Programme Assessment

The core modules will be assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and end-of-term assessment. A cumulative grade point average system is used to recognise and reward work throughout the programme.

• Applicants will be considered for direct entry into the M Ed programme on the basis of possession of a Primary Degree in Education (Level 8 NFQ) at a minimum of Honours 2.2. Applicants who have a 2.2 Honours degree in other disciplines may be considered if they have substantial and relevant professional experience
• Applicants for the full-time programme must provide an outline of the dissertation proposal (500 words) as part of their application. For further information relating to this please contact the Course Coordinator.
• For direct entry into Year 2 of the part-time programme, applicants will hold a Professional Development Graduate Diploma in Education (Level 9 NFQ) at a minimum of Honours 2.1.
• In cases where the applicant does not meet normal entry requirements, the applicant can be assessed on prior learning in line with University policy and procedures on the Recognition of Prior Learning. The admission procedures will include an interview wherein the prior learning and experience of applicants in education will be assessed.

English Language Requirements

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of their proficiency level English in the form of an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 6.5 – 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in any one component, or IELTS equivalent accepted by UL. Such applicants will also be required to undergo an interview through English.

Applications for September 2021 entry are now open.  Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 31st May 2021.

Fees: Click here.

Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee using Realex here, and return the completed application form by email to: TaughtProgrammes@mic.ul.ie. 

See procedures for EU and Non-EU applications below.

EU/Non-EU Status Assessments

The designation of a student as being from the EU or a Non-EU country determines the fees they will pay at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) i.e. there may be cases where a non-EU national acquires EEA citizenship during the course of their third level studies and would qualify for EU fees, for example. 

To determine status, EU/Non-EU Status Assessments are conducted in MIC by the International Office.

More information here.

EU Applicants

Download and complete the application form here.

Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee using Realex here, and return the completed application form by email to: TaughtProgrammes@mic.ul.ie. 

Please Note: In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of your IELTS results (or equivalent) is required also.

Non-EU Applicants

You are advised to contact the MIC International Office before applying on +353 61 204988 /+353 61 774790.

Please click on the link to complete your application through PAC.

Please note the following:

• You will be required to upload your university transcripts
• In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IELTS is also required
• The  application fee is €50 and is non-refundable