Course Summary
The Department of Language and Literacy Education, Mary Immaculate College is pleased to announce a M Ed / Structured PhD in Literacy Education in response to recommendations for high quality professional development in effective literacy instructional practice in recent policy reports at national level including the National Strategy for Literacy and Numeracy 2011-2020, Cosán 2016, Action Plan for Education 2017 and DEIS 2017.
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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
Applicants should be the holders of a first class honours primary degree or upper second class honours (2.1) primary degree (Level 8, NFQ) in a relevant or cognate discipline that incorporates a substantial education or social science component.
Or
A Master's degree or equivalent qualification (Level 9, NFQ), at a minimum 2.2 honours level, in Literacy Education, that has been obtained from a university or other institution recognised by the University of Limerick and in accordance with the University of Limerick Policy on the Recognition of Prior Learning.
And
- A minimum of two years’ experience as a teacher of Literacy or Literacy Education or related fields, may be considered as a basis for entry on a case-by-case basis. Acceptance under this criteria may be subject to an interview, which may be done in person or alternatively via video conferencing where the applicant is unavailable to attend.
- Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of their proficiency level in 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 be required to undergo an interview through English.
- Performance at interview: an interview may form part of the selection process for applicants. This will be done in person if possible or alternatively via video conferencing where the applicant is unavailable to attend in person.
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- Submission of a research proposal (PhD applicants only) and application form in line with the requirements set out by the Research and Graduate School, MIC.
- Places on the programme will be offered based on all the above, viz. qualifications, performance at interview, language proficiency level (if applicable), PhD proposal, as well as applicants’ references given in the application form.
For English language requirements, click https://www.mic.ul.ie/international/study-in-ireland/essential-information/english-language-requirements
Application Details
M Ed in Literacy Education
Applications for the M Ed in Literacy Education are now open.
To apply, please complete all the steps below:
- Download and complete the application form from our website.
- You will be required to send your university transcripts.
- In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IETLS (or equivalent) is required.
- Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee here using Stripe, and return the completed application and transcripts by email: to [email protected].
Applications will close at 5pm on Friday 26th July 2024.
Structured PhD in Literacy Education
Please note: The SPhD programme will not be running in 2024-25.
Please Note: This programme is not open to applications from non-EU countries. Application fees are non-refundable due to applicant ineligibility.
Applications for the MEd in Literacy Education are now open.
Fees
Closing date for receipt of completed applications for September 2023 intake: 30th June 2023.
Please Note: This programme is not open to applications from non-EU countries. Application fees are non-refundable due to applicant ineligibility. See International programme listing.
Complete all the steps below:
1. Download and complete the application form here.
2. You will be required to send your university transcripts (and applicants may be required to name one or more referees on request).
3. In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IETLS (or equivalent) is required.
4. Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee using Stripe here, and return the completed application and transcripts by email to [email protected].
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.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.