Taught course
Education
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Entry requirements
Applicants must possess a relevant primary degree at 2.2 honours level or higher (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland or equivalent) or be about to graduate with such a degree.
Months of entry
September
Course content
The Professional Master of Education is a two-year full-time initial teacher education programme designed to qualify post-primary teachers in the following disciplines:
- Business (Accounting, Business, Economics)
- Languages (French, German, Irish, Japanese, Spanish, English as a second language (ESL can only be taken when studying a MFL)
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Science (Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- Technological Education (Engineering, Technology, Construction Studies, Design and Communication Graphics)
The aims of the programme are to ensure that successful graduates:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the complex nature of education and the education system
- Display a high level of expertise in relation to their subject area and pedagogical approaches that maximise student development
- Develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, reflection and self-evaluation
- Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies to cater for a diverse range of learning needs
- Integrate theories and principles of education in a teaching setting
- Conduct and apply research in a teaching context
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong personal and professional development using tools such as the professional portfolio and reflective practice
- Know and uphold the core values and professional commitments, which are set out in the Teaching Council's Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- Masters
- full time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Orla McCormack
- orla.mccormack@ul.ie
