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MEd (Modular) EU Applicants Only – (M.Ed.)
University College Cork
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| Application Deadline: | April 4 (EU); | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,125 - | ||
| Location: | Cork / Ireland | ||
| Duration: | 60 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University College Cork
The M.Ed. degree is a modularised programme and can be attained through a credit accumulation process. Its focus is on the continuing professional development of teachers at all levels of education. Students can design their own special programme from the available modules to suit their own professional specialisation, research areas and personal interests. However, students should note that a minimum and maximum quota of students will be applied to each module and that the M.Ed. is currently being revised, which will likely result in a reduction in the range and choices of modules on offer over the next few years.
In 2011, selection will be based on teaching qualification, academic record, professional experience and the online supplementary Cadidates Statement submitted to PAC.
CKE59 – MEd Modular (120 credit route)
Applicants meeting the initial entry requirements should apply through 120 credit route CKE59
CKE67 – MEd Modular (60 credit route)
Applicants meeting the initial entry requirements and who have an approved postgraduate diploma (see below) or equivalent (with an honours grade) should apply through the 60 credit route CKE67. Equivalencies are subject to Department and College approval.
The programme can be studied in a flexible timescale within a 5 year period. A total of 120 credits, or 60 credits in the case of a holder of one of the approved diplomas, must be completed. Students are limited to studying a maximum of 30 credits in any one teaching period (i.e. max 60 credits in any one year). Most 60 credit students choose to accumulate their credits over 1-2 years, while 120 credit students normally accumulate their required credits over 2-3 years of study.
Contents
Entrants to CKE 59 – MEd Modular (120 credit route) will be required to take 2 x 15 credit compulsory taught modules (subject to faculty/college approval) as follows:
* ED 6048** Perspectives on Learning, Curriculum and Assessment (to be timetabled in 2011/12)
* ED 6046 Contemporary Issues in Education (to be timetabled in 2012/13)
as well as their choice of 4 taught modules from the available list and the compulsory dissertation module (ED 6035) as outlined below
Entrants to CKE 67 – MEd Modular (60 credit route) will be required to take two taught modules of their choice and to complete the compulsory dissertation module based on their area of specialisation on entry (the general area for which they were allowed 60 credits)
(The Department reserves the right to withdraw/change a module in special circumstances).
Elective modules for all students (15 credits each)
It is anticipated that the following 15 credit modules will be available in 2011-2012 for all students
* ED6011: Contemporary Issues in Language Teaching - Dr. B. Murphy
* ED6018: Models of Childhood in Postmodern Culture – Dr. F. Long
* ED6020: Second Language Teaching – Ms J.McKeon.
* ED6040: Topics in Mathematics Education - Mr. M. Delargey
* ED6042: Learning as Identity: Teaching as Implications - Professor K. Hall.
* ED6044: Play in Early Childhood - Dr. M. Cunneen/Dr. M. Horgan
* ED6048: Perspectives on Learning, Curriculum and Assessment - Ms. J. McKeon/Dr. S. O'Brien**
* ED6050: Developments in Physical Education - Dr. S. Crawford/Mr. J. Bradley **
* ED6051: The Education of Pupils with High Incidence and Low Incidence Special Educational Needs - Dr. D. O'Sullivan/Mr. D. Burns**
* ED6052: Challenging School and Social Inequalities: Transformative Thinking and Action in Ireland and Beyond - Dr. K. Kitching**
* ED6053: Culture, Mind and Brain: Contemporary Psychological Perspectives on Learning - Dr. P. Conway**
Modules marked ** are subject to college/faculty approval
ED 6035 dissertation module (30 credits)
All M.Ed.students are also required to complete the ED 6035 dissertation module (30 credits). Students are advised that the dissertation module is normally taken only on completion of the required number of other taught modules.
Dissertation students are required to attend and participate in a series of compulsory research seminars and independently prepare a research proposal on their chosen research area.
Students must then write a dissertation of minimum 10,000 and 12,500 words under the supervision of an allocated staff member.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants should hold a primary degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Education with at least second class honours in one (or its equivalent) or have at least a second class honours BEd degree (or its equivalent), or at least a second class honours BSc (Education in Physical Sciences) (or its equivalent) to apply for entry to the MEd modular programme
An amount of professional teaching experience equivalent to five full years (excluding pre-service) will be considered as an honours equivalent.
Furthermore, applicants must possess a minimum of one year post teacher education professional teaching experience (or certified equivalent e.g. research in schools, voluntary work with schools, working with school teams).
In addition to the above requirements, applicants who have achieved at least a second class honours grade in one of the following postgraduate diplomas (or equivalent – equivalencies are subject to Department and College approval) will be eligible to apply for the 60 credit route (CKE67):-
Approved Postgraduate Diplomas
* Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Administration;
* Postgraduate Diploma in the Teaching of Religious Education;
* Postgraduate Diploma in the Teaching of Science in the Primary School;
* Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education Needs/Postgrad Diploma in Learning Support/Compensatory & Remedial Education
* Postgraduate Diploma in Curriculum Studies (CSPE)
* Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance & Counselling
* Postgraduate Diploma in Italian/Spanish for Post-Primary Teachers
* Postgraduate Diploma in English and the Teaching of English
* An tArd Teastas i dTeagasc agus i Litriocht na Gaeilge.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL equivalent
Part-Time Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Please note that non-EU applicants are not eligible to study part-time programmes
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
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