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| Application Deadline: | this programme will not run in 2010/11 | ||
| Location: | Dublin / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | ||
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
The Master in Education (M.Ed.) programme is now available as a modular programme, and prospective applicants may choose one of the following study modes.
* Option 1: Full-time 4 modules and 20-25,000 word dissertation completed in one year
* Option 2: Part-time 4 modules and 20-25,000 word dissertation completed over two years
The taught component is completed in year 1, and the dissertation is completed in year 2.
* Option 3: Part-time 4 modules and 20-25,000 word dissertation completed over three years
2 modules are completed in year, 2 modules being completed in year 2, and the dissertation is completed in year 3.
Notes
1 Students intending to apply for the full time route (option 1) must submit a dissertation proposal when applying.
2 Students wishing to progress to the dissertation year must submit their completed coursework for the taught component of the programme (4 modules) by July 31st of the year following entry to the programme.
3 Students wishing to progress to the dissertation year must submit their completed coursework for the taught component of the programme (4 modules) by July 31st in their second year of the programme.
Aims of the programme
The degree is intended for persons who wish to gain a comprehensive and contemporary understanding in one of the specialisms offered or in a number of disciplines that inform educational theory and practice (the Foundation Studies track). It seeks to equip those who aspire to positions of leadership in fields such as teaching, teacher education, health sciences education, educational management, educational guidance and counselling, special education, arts education, school violence and aggression, and educational research, with an ability to participate effectively in the advancement of knowledge, the formation of policy, the promotion of innovation, and the improvement of practice.
This is a part-time in-career development specialism which runs on Fridays and Saturday mornings. This is an ideal programme for guidance counsellors, principals, deputy principals, adult education officers, school chaplains, subject teachers and professionals in the general field of mental health. Candidates will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and professional experience.
Components Include:
* Counselling Theory and Practice
* Vocational Psychology and Theories of Human Development
* Interculturalism, MCT Counselling and Racism
* Statistics and Psychometrics
It is important to note that this specialism is offered in two modes. Mode A is an in-career development programme for guidance counsellors who already hold an initial qualification; Mode B is offered as an initial course of training in guidance and counselling and is recognised by the Department of Education & Science.
Applicants are normally expected to hold a good honours degree and have at least two years experience in the field of education.
The course has a taught component and a dissertation. The duration will normally be two years part-time or one year full time.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testApplicants are normally expected to hold a good honours degree and have at least two years experience in the field of education.
English language requirements: * IELTS: Grade 6.5
* TOEFL: 230-computer based, 570 paper based
* Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English: Grade C
* Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grade C
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 230 |
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