Course Summary
The Professional Master of Education (Post Primary) is a full-time teacher education qualification delivered through evening and flexible learning modes for those who meet the Teaching Council's Curricular Subject Requirements for at least one subject and wish to become a teacher in a post primary school.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Please see https://www.dcu.ie/courses/professional-master-education-post-primary-dc905 for all information on how to apply, and to submit an application through the online portal. Please ensure you read all details carefully prior to submitting the application.
International Applications:
Where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications go to https://www.dcu.ie/global
Application Details
Application/Documentation Dates and Fees for 2025 PME DC905 entry
Application Opening Date Monday 6th November 2025
Application Closing Date Friday 9th February 2025
Documentation Closing Date (Uploading only allowed) Friday 23rd February 2025
Fee €100
Applications for admission to the Professional Master of Education (Post-Primary Teaching) in DCU will be processed in accordance with the regulations, procedures and timeline described on DCU’s Website. No applicant should attempt to complete the application without first reading the instructions on the DCU course webpage .
For Information on the subject specialisms offered at DCU please go to https://www.dcu.ie/sites/default/files/inline-files/dc905-subject-specialisms.pdf
In line with current government national strategies to increase the supply of teachers in priority subjects, additional places will be reserved for applicants who meet the requirements for the subjects listed below:
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Irish
German
French
Italian
Spanish
To make an application, please visit our Student Application Portal at the link below.
Offers
An email from the applications portal will alert applicants to check their application status. Please ensure that the email address provided in the online application is active and ensure that no details go to your spam folder. Applicants who receive an offer should confirm acceptance by the specified date in order to secure a place.
Please note that canvassing of any kind will disqualify an applicant. Applications will not be discussed with third parties.
Queries on completed applications
Queries on applications may be emailed to [email protected]. Please include the programme code (DC905) in the subject line of your email.
Commencement of Programme
The programme commences in September 2025.
Deferrals
Deferrals are not permitted on the PME programme.
The programme commences in September 2025
Fees
Non EU Fee Year 1 €9,800 - Year 2 €9,800
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Education
Government Departments
Post Primary Education
Career Prospects
While most of our graduates will work as teachers in post-primary schools, others will pursue further studies in education and related fields, such as guidance, pastoral care, school leadership and management. Others again will work in Further Education, Higher Education, government departments and other education and training settings.
Duration
The Professional Master of Education (PME) programme starts in late August each year. Students are required to complete an Induction Programme which runs in advance of formal lectures. Formal lectures begin in September and are held in DCU St. Patrick's Campus, Drumcondra on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm. Students will participate in lectures, seminars, tutorials and online components.