Course Summary
This one-year, part-time postgraduate diploma programme, formerly know as the Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Special Education (PGDISE), aims to provide substantial theoretical and practical continuing professional development to teachers working with students deemed to have special educational needs and/or who require learning support in primary, post-primary and special schools and other recognised educational settings.
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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
The programme is open to primary and post-primary teachers who are employed in a position (or shared position) that is funded by the Department of Education and who provide Special Education Teaching in recognised primary schools, post-primary schools, and in other recognised educational services. Teachers serving in special schools and special classes are also eligible to apply. Teachers must teach a minimum of 11 hours in special education each week.
The DE Circular for 2024-2025 will be here as soon as it is available.
Please note: Applications for MIC are via the process outlined in ‘How to Apply’, not the hard copy from the above circular.
For queries relating to eligibility or PGDISE programme structure, please contact [email protected].
MEd in Inclusive Special Education
MEd ISE is only open to eligible graduates of the MIC PGDISE. Participants who successfully complete the course, and who meet the relevant entry requirements, will be eligible to seek admission to Year 2 of Master's in Inclusive Special Education (M Ed ISE) programme offered in the Faculty of Education in collaboration with the Department of Educational psychology, Inclusive and Special Education. Credit for completion of the postgraduate diploma will be given to those who progress to the M Ed ISE programme.
Circular will be available to download here as soon as it is available.
For queries relating to eligibility or M Ed ISE programme structure, please contact [email protected].
Application Details
How to Apply
MEd in Inclusive Special Education
The M Ed in Inclusive Special Education is only open to eligible graduates of the MIC Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Special Education (PGDISE). Eligible graduates of the PGDISE must have a minimum 2H1 Award on the PGDISE, and a minimum grade award of B1 on the assignment for module Critical Influences on Child Cognitive Social and Emotional Behavioural Development.
Applications for the M Ed Inclusive Special Education are now open.
To apply, please complete all the steps below:
Download and complete the application form here.
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.
For queries relating to eligibility or M Ed in Inclusive Special Education programme structure, please contact [email protected].
Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Special Education
Applications for the the Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Special Education (PGDISE)2024-2025 will open in early February 2024.
The Department of Education Circular and application forms can be accessed here as soon as they become available from the DE.
In 2024-2025, the course will be offered in a blended approach, with a mix of online and on-campus days in MIC, Limerick Campus, totaling eight weeks of block release from the school/ educational setting. Full substitution is provided by the DE.
Fees: The PGDISE is funded by Teacher Education Section of the Department of Education.
Please direct any queries to [email protected].
Please Note: This programme is not open to applications from non-EU countries. Application fees are non-refundable due to applicant ineligibility.
Applications are now open.
Fees
MEd in Inclusive Special Education
The M Ed in Inclusive Special Education is only open to eligible graduates of the MIC Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Special Education (PGDISE). Eligible graduates of the PGDISE must have a minimum 2H1 Award on the PGDISE, and a minimum grade award of B1 on the assignment for module Critical Influences on Child Cognitive Social and Emotional Behavioural Development.
Applications for the M Ed Inclusive Special Education are now open.
To apply, please complete all the steps below:
Download and complete the application form here.
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.
For queries relating to eligibility or M Ed in Inclusive Special Education programme structure, please contact [email protected].
Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Special Education
Applications for the the Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Special Education (PGDISE)2024-2025 will open in early February 2024.
The Department of Education Circular and application forms can be accessed here as soon as they become available from the DE.
In 2024-2025, the course will be offered in a blended approach, with a mix of online and on-campus days in MIC, Limerick Campus, totaling eight weeks of block release from the school/ educational setting. Full substitution is provided by the DE.
Fees: The PGDISE is funded by Teacher Education Section of the Department of Education.
Please direct any queries to [email protected].
Please Note: This programme is not open to applications from non-EU countries. Application fees are non-refundable due to applicant ineligibility.
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
Participants who successfully complete the course, and who meet the relevant entry requirements, will be eligible to seek admission to Year 2 of Master's in Inclusive Special Education (M Ed ISE) programme offered in the Faculty of Education in collaboration with the Department of Educational psychology, Inclusive and Special Education. Credit for completion of the postgraduate diploma will be given to those who progress to the M Ed ISE programme.
For queries relating to eligibility or MEd ISE programme structure, please contact [email protected].
Duration
Delivery Mode:
Blended approach, with a mix of online and on campus days in MIC Limerick campus, totalling eight weeks of block release from school and four Saturdays. Full substitution is provided by the DE.