Professional Master of Education in Primary Teaching
Prepare for a dynamic career in primary education with a comprehensive Master's programme at Mary Immaculate College.
Best for:Best for aspiring primary school teachers with strong academic backgrounds and fluency in Irish seeking a recognized teaching qualification in Ireland.
Overview
Mary Immaculate College offers a Professional Master of Education (PME) in Primary Teaching designed to equip student teachers with the essential pedagogical skills, knowledge, and flexible approaches required for modern classrooms. The curriculum addresses diverse student needs across various educational contexts through face-to-face instruction and practical training. Candidates are evaluated through a competitive points-scoring system rather than interviews, with specific academic and language prerequisites. The two-year full-time programme is exclusively open to EU applicants.
What you'll do
- Participate in face-to-face lectures, seminars, and practical workshops as part of the two-year teacher training curriculum
- Develop creative and flexible teaching methodologies to support pupils with diverse and complex learning needs
- Fulfill all school placement requirements across different educational settings and contexts
- Complete required coursework, assignments, and assessments aligned with Level 9 NFQ standards
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic qualification
Degree offered: Professional Master of Education (PME)
Language: Irish (TEG B1 oral exam minimum 65%) and English (Leaving Certificate H7 or O4)
Instruction: English and Irish
- Fulfill Leaving Certificate minimum requirements including Irish (H4), English (H7 or O4), and Mathematics (H7 or O4)
- Obtain a minimum score of 65% in the Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG) Meánleibhéal 1 (B1) Irish-language oral examination or accepted equivalent qualification
- Upload verified TEG oral examination results as part of the application package
- Open exclusively to applicants from EU countries
- Must hold a valid and recognized TEG oral exam result obtained within the last two years prior to entry
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-01-02
Applicants must first register for and pass the required TEG B1 oral examination by the specified deadline. Following the release of the TEG results, candidates must submit their application and upload their certificates through the official Mary Immaculate College online portal. Admissions are processed using a competitive points-scoring system.
- Application form
- TEG Level B1 Oral Irish exam results
- Academic transcripts
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