Education - Modular

The Master of Education (MEd) is a modular programme that can be completed through a flexible credit accumulation process over a number of years. It is designed to support the continuing professional development of teachers and educators across all sectors of education.

Applicants must have one of the following: A Second Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) and a Professional Master of Education (formerly the Postgraduate/Higher Diploma in Education) or a Second Class Honours BEd degree (NFQ, Level 8) or a Second Class Honours BSc (Education in Physical Sciences) (NFQ, Level 8) or a Second Class Honours Grade 1 BA (Hons) Degree in Early Years & Childhood Studies (NFQ, Level 8) Note: Under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) relevant professional teaching experience, equivalent to five full years (excluding initial teacher education), will be considered as an honours equivalent. Furthermore, applicants must also possess: A minimum of one year’s professional teaching experience, post completion of initial teacher education or a certified equivalent (e.g. research in schools, voluntary work with schools, working with school teams). Must be certified by employer Exemptions In addition to the above entry requirements, applicants who have also achieved at least a Second Class Honours in one of the following postgraduate certificates or diplomas (or equivalent as approved by the School of Education) can apply for exemptions post admission to reduce the number of credits that are required to achieve the award of MEd. Approved Postgraduate Certificates/Diplomas: Postgraduate Certificate in 21st Century Teaching and Learning Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education Needs Postgraduate Diploma in English as an Additional Language Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling Postgraduate Diploma in the Teaching of Science in the Primary School Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation through Design Thinking Postgraduate Diploma in Curriculum Studies (CSPE) Postgraduate Diploma in Italian/Spanish for Post-Primary Teachers Postgraduate Diploma in English and the Teaching of English Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Administration Postgraduate Diploma in the Teaching of Religious Education An tArd Teastas i dTeagasc agus i Litriocht na Gaeilge For Applicants with Qualifications Completed Outside of Ireland Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements. For more information see our Qualification Comparison page. International/Non-EU Applicants For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students. In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments. Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office. English Language Requirements Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.