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Educational Leadership (International) - Master of Education Entry requirements

Teachers and aspiring educational leaders can enhance their career prospects with a part-time, online Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Key information

EU fees per year €5,700
Non-EU fees per year €13,600
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration Two years
Attendance Part-time
Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery Online
Start date September
Award Masters

Requirements

  • Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant or appropriate subject. 

  • You should have at least 2 years of relevant educational experience, particularly in the areas of primary and post-primary education or other educational environments.   

  • The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview 

Other entry considerations 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.  

International students

International student visas

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. This programme does not qualify for a study visa. 

Checklist of documents to provide

  • *Academic transcripts and certificates, translated if needed.
    • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
  • Copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • Personal Statement noting your previous experience and how you meet the entry requirements for the programme
  • CV   

English Language

Guidelines on completing your application   

  • To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
    • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
    • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
  • *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying.
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