Course Summary
The Professional Master of Education is a two-year full-time initial teacher education programme designed to qualify post-primary teachers in the following Subject disciplines: • Business • Languages • Mathematics • Music • Physical Education • Science • Technological Education
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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
• Holds/will hold, by the date of commencement of the PME programme, a level 8 honours degree.
• Has studied the relevant number of ECTS credits in the relevant
subject area(s) as part of their degree (see the link in point (4) below).
• Has studied higher level degree content related to the subject area(s) in year 3 or 4 of their degree.
• Has covered, as part of their degree, the mandatory topics/subjects as set out in the Teaching Council subject requirements which can be found at: https://www.teachingcouncil.ie/en/pme/applying-in-2021-for-a-place-on-a-professional-master-of-education-pme-.html
The Subject Declaration Form for each of the subjects you wish to teach must be fully completed and attached with your application to this programme.
Candidates may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria (no longer than two years prior to application) as outlined on https://www.ul.ie/graduateschool/ english-language-requirements. Results in examinations other than those listed on this site may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.
School Placement
Placements are organised by the School Placement Office (www.ul.ie/ schoolplacement). While every effort is made to place student teachers in their preferred geographical location no guarantee can be made that this will happen.
Garda Vetting
Successful completion of the Garda Vetting process is required. The University oversees the Garda Vetting Process.
You are required to submit a Police Clearance Certificate if you have lived abroad for more than 6 months since over 16 years of age. Please review the process here: https://ulsites.ul.ie/executive/student-vetting
Application Details
How to apply:
1. Choose your programme.
2. Check closing date for the programme.
3. Apply online at www.ul.ie
4. Have your supporting documentation ready to upload.
5. Pay the application fee (€35 online / €40 bank draft or cheque).
6. Submit your application.
Applicants must include:
• Qualification transcripts and certificates
• English language qualification if English is not your first language
• Certified English translation of your qualification(s)/certificate(s) where the originals are in a language other than English.
• A copy of your birth certificate.
• Subject Declaration Form
• Form indicating which discipline(s) you are applying for
Fees
1. Choose your programme.
2. Check closing date for the programme.
3. Apply online at www.ul.ie
4. Have your supporting documentation ready to upload.
5. Pay the application fee (€35 online / €40 bank draft or cheque).
6. Submit your application.
Applicants must include:
• Qualification transcripts and certificates
• English language qualification if English is not your first language
• Certified English translation of your qualification(s)/certificate(s) where the originals are in a language other than English.
• A copy of your birth certificate.
• Subject Declaration Form
• Form indicating which discipline(s) you are applying for
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
Graduates are qualified to work as teachers in Irish secondary schools. UL Offers a unique opportunity for students who wish to specialise in two different disciplines selected from the main pathways e.g. Mathematics and Business. This is dependent on the students meeting the Teaching Council requirements for Level 8 study.