Education with Specialism

Course code: —
QQI level: Level 9
NFQ type: Level 9 NFQ
Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time Delivery Mode: Students have the option of engaging online (Hyflex) or face to face (at weekends).
Attendance: Full time
CAO points: —

Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)

Limerick

NFQ Level 9

Course summary

The Master of Education (M Ed) with Specialisms programme is designed for all those interested in enhancing their professional knowledge, understandings and skills. A modular design enables students to register for specific core M Ed modules and select others from a diverse range of specialisms, thus accumulating credits in a flexible way.

Specialisms

Students can also choose to complete the M Ed as a modular programme in which they can choose from a broad range of modules or an M Ed specialism in a number of areas including:

- Specialism in Music

- Specialism in STEM Education*

- Specialism in Religious Education

- Specialism in Climate Action and Global Learning

- Specialism in Wellbeing Education

- Specialism in Bilingual Education

- Specialism in Teaching and Learning Enhancement in Higher Education

- Specialism in Education and the Law

- Specialism in Instructional Leadership and Change

- Specialism in Early Childhood Education

- Specialism in Child Protection

- Specialism in Philosophy with Children

- Specialism in Leading Professional Learning for Educators

- Specialism in Leading Digital Education

*The MEd with a specialism in STEM will have an intake of students in September 2026.