Course Summary
The Master of Education is designed for educators who wish to pursue in-depth study in education for both professional and personal development. This programme offers the opportunity to educators to expand their knowledge within a special option.
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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
• Candidates are required to have a Level 8, Lower Second Class Honors Degree, minimum H2.2.
• Candidates may be interviewed for places.
Due to the specialist nature of this programme, additional criteria may be used to assess suitability to undertake this programme. For further information, please contact the Programme Chair using the contact details above.
International Applications
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
Application Details
EU Applicants
Applications will open November 2025.
Non-EU applicants
Applications will open November 2025. If you require a study visa and are a Non EU student, you are not eligible to apply for part-time programmes as study visas are only granted for full-time programmes.
All entry requirements should be met before the commencement of the programme.
Applications Closing Dates:
EU Applicants: 31st May 2025
All Applicants must apply through DCU's Student Application Portal which is available at the Application Weblink.
2025/25 Special Options:
- Educational Leadership - Online
- Poverty and Social Inclusion in Education - On Campus
- STEM Education - Blended
- Teaching and Learning - Online
Certified academic transcripts for each and every year of study, with certified English translations if applicable.
Personal statement of 250 words maximum outlining your reasons for applying.
Non Native English Speakers - Evidence of English competency which meets DCU entry requirements.
Queries
Queries from EU applicants should be directed to [email protected].
Queries from non EU applicants should be directed to [email protected].
Fees
EU Status Fee Part-time €4,200 per annum/Transfer fee €3,100
Non EU Fee Part time €8,300 per annum
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
The course is intended for those who wish to make a significant contribution to the enhancement of professional practice in their chosen special option by reviewing and systematically applying appropriate theories and research to their professional practice.