Education
The MA in Education degree course provides graduates who have academic, professional or personal interests in education with an opportunity to pursue these through study and research at postgraduate level.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full time.
Entry Requirements
This programme is intended for applicants with an upper second class honours, or international equivalent in their primary degree and who demonstrate evidence of interest in educational issues.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Careers / Further progression
Careers & Employability
Graduates who have graduated with an MA in Education work in a diverse range of careers in education in roles such as: teachers, policy advisors, education professionals, education leaders, education outreach officers, and education and training officers.
Further information
NEXT INTAKE: 2024/2025 September.
MA Education (W027) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 9100
nonEU fee per year - € 22600
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.
The following entry routes are available:
MA Education FT (W027)
Duration 1 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
MA Education
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
The MA in Education degree course provides graduates who have academic, professional or personal interests in education with an opportunity to pursue these through study and research at postgraduate level.
The programme offers a number of elective modules in Educational Sciences and Professional Development.
Students are exposed to a range of research skills and techniques which enable them to engage with, and produce, high quality educational research (*Please note this is not a professional training programme, applicants who intend to train as secondary school teachers should apply for the Professional Masters in Education)
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Applicants are expected to hold a with an upper second class honours (2.1), or international equivalent in their primary degree and who demonstrate evidence of interest in educational issues.
Core Modules:
Research Methods 1
Development education
Mentoring and Leading Learning
Educational Research Writing
MA (Ed) Thesis
Option Modules (4 out of 8 modules):
Ed.Sc:Psych in Schools(MEd/MA)
Critical Policy Analysis
Children's Rights & Participate
School Effectiveness
Inclusive Education
Equalities Children's Learning
Children's Literature
Wellbeing
Mentoring and Leading Learning
Programme Outcomes
Design and implement evidence-based research relevant to educational settings and requirements.
Choose between a range of media in order to select appropriate means and modes to communicate critical study, small-scale research and systemic issue and material review.
Lead debate and discussion confidently in relation to education systems, arrangements, and practices.
Understand the affordances of learning technologies in relation to enhancing learning and research contexts and equally be aware of its drawbacks.
Contribute capably to team-based learning.
On successful completion of the programme, the student will - Engage meaningfully with concepts, principles, and values from a range of academic genre and disciplines.
CONTACT NAME: Julie Lim
CONTACT NUMBER:+353 (01) 716 7968