Professional Master of Education Programme content
Gain the skills and competencies to become an inspirational and innovative educator in post-primary settings.
Key information
EU fees per year
€5,800
Non-EU fees per year
€10,500
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration
Two years
Attendance
Full-time
Programme type
Taught
Delivery
Blended
Start date
September
Award
Masters
Application end date
31 January 2027
Key information
- Complete full-time over two years.
- Specialise in either one or two subject areas (please contact Subject Pathway Leader for more details) You must have the required credits in your specialist areas at level 8.
- Blended delivery. On–campus, online and practice placement.
- Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters.
- Attend campus during Autumn semester, Year 1 and Spring semester Year 2.
- Complete School Placement in Spring Semester of year 1 and Autumn Semester of year 2. UL will arrange school placements for you.
- Attend online modules during school placements.
- Graduate with a Level 9 Professional Master of Education.
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, and interactive activities
- Reflective practice and guided research
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers
Programme content - Year 1
Core modules
- Becoming a Teacher: Identity and Agency (EN6151) will encourage you to consider what it really means to be a teacher, with a focus on themes such as literacy, social justice and the use of technology.
- Understanding Learning and Development: Psychological Perspectives (EN6271) will discuss how young people learn and develop, exploring behavioural, cognitive and socio-cultural factors.
- Planning for School Placement (EN6171) will prepare you for your first school placement, by introducing key aspects of planning, assessment and classroom practice.
- Pedagogy 1A – electives available per pathway
- Pedagogy 1B – electives available per pathway
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Diversity of Learning: Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Inclusive Teaching (EN6242) will enhance your understanding of inclusion and, enable you to respond more effectively to students with different educational needs.
- School Placement 1 (EN6182) will give you your first experience of teaching in a school and, give you the tools to reflect on your performance.
- Pedagogy 2A – electives available per pathway
- Pedagogy 2B - electives available per pathway
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Programme content - Year 2
Core modules
- Teacher as Researcher 1 (EN6203) will develop your research skills and, empower you to develop ideas for learning based on the needs of pupils.
- School Placement 2 (EN6213) will give you a second school placement experience. You will be fully immersed in a school community, and prepare learning that meets the needs of all students.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Curriculum and Professional Agency (EN6134) will encourage you to reflect on your experiences in your placements, and consider the importance of curriculum, education, and your role as a teacher.
- History and Policy of Education in Context (EN6154) will cover the history of educational policy and institutions, and the changes that have shaped education in Ireland and beyond.
- Teacher as Researcher 2 (EN6204) will deepen your research understanding and skills, with a focus on synthesis, analysis and discussion of data collected during your placement.
- Sociology Perspectives on Diversity and Social Justice in Schools and Society (EN6144) will empower you to reflect on concepts of diversity and social justice, and give you the ability to identify and address issues in a school setting.
- Pedagogy 3A – electives available per pathway
- Pedagogy 3B – electives available per pathway
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
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