Professional Master of Education (PME)
A two-year full-time Level 9 initial teacher training programme at University College Dublin.
Best for:Best for graduates holding an honours bachelor degree seeking a professional qualification in post-primary school teaching.
Overview
The Professional Master of Education at University College Dublin is a two-year, full-time Level 9 initial teacher training programme designed to prepare students for post-primary teaching careers. Recognized internationally as an innovative and creative model, the programme combines academic coursework with practical school placements. Candidates are expected to declare and meet specific ECTS credit requirements in at least one post-primary curricular subject area in alignment with Teaching Council regulations. Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible for registration as professional teachers.
What you'll do
- Complete academic coursework and modules across the two-year programme structure
- Fulfill mandatory school placement and practical teaching requirements
- Maintain required ECTS credits in designated curricular subject areas
- Engage with Teaching Council registration guidelines and assessments throughout the course
Requirements
Degree required: Honours Bachelor Degree NFQ Level 8 (or equivalent) carrying at least 180 ECTS Credits
Degree offered: Professional Master of Education
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Meet requisite ECTS credits in one or more post-primary curricular subjects
- Complete at least 10 ECTS credits at third year degree level or higher in the chosen teaching subject
- Fulfill specific detailed requirements of the Teaching Council in mandatory areas of study
- Identify specific module and course codes verifying subject credit requirements during application
- Open to domestic EEA applicants
- Open to international non-EU applicants
- Applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-01-31
Applicants must apply directly online through University College Dublin. During the application process, candidates must submit a formal declaration detailing their studies and ECTS credits undertaken in at least one post-primary curricular subject area.
- CV
- BSc or undergraduate transcripts
- Module declarations demonstrating curricular subject requirements
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