Master in Education - Educational Guidance and Counselling Specialism – (M.Ed.)

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.