Top-Up Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Management
A 30-credit top-up programme for graduates of postgraduate diplomas in educational leadership and management.
Best for:Best for educators and school leaders with a postgraduate diploma in educational leadership or management who wish to advance their qualifications with a focused master’s programme.
Overview
This top-up Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership and Management at Maynooth University is designed for professionals who have completed a recognised postgraduate diploma in educational leadership or management. The programme, part of the Future Leaders Pathway, offers a focused 30-credit pathway to a master’s degree, covering advanced modules in leadership and management. It is ideal for educators seeking to enhance their qualifications with a structured academic programme. Applicants must demonstrate a minimum of one year’s gap between completing their diploma and applying, ensuring a balance between practical experience and academic study. The programme is limited in places and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
What you'll do
- Complete two advanced modules (ED684 and ED685) to earn 30 credits towards the M.Ed.
- Engage in advanced study and research focused on educational leadership and management principles.
- Develop and refine leadership strategies for educational institutions.
- Collaborate with peers and faculty to enhance professional practice in education.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world educational leadership challenges.
Requirements
Degree required: A recognised postgraduate diploma in educational leadership, educational management, or a cognate area (60 credits, NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree).
Degree offered: Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Language: English proficiency (assumed for applicants with prior qualifications in English-speaking institutions).
Instruction: English
- Proven experience in educational leadership or management roles.
- Ability to demonstrate a minimum one-year gap between completing the diploma and applying.
- Commitment to professional development in education.
- Must have completed a recognised postgraduate diploma in educational leadership or management (60 credits, NFQ Level 8 or equivalent).
- Must have a minimum one-year gap between completing the diploma and applying.
- Graduates of Maynooth University’s past leadership programmes (e.g., Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership or Management) are eligible.
- Graduates from other universities with equivalent qualifications are eligible.
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-30 · open until filled
Applicants must apply through the official Maynooth University application portal (MU Apply). Due to limited places, applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If the application portal closes before the deadline, interested candidates can email the programme coordinators to register their interest for a waiting list. There is no option to defer admission.
- CV or resume
- Official transcripts of postgraduate diploma
- Proof of one-year gap between diploma completion and application
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
Contact
Anthony Malone and Georgina Sherlock· Programme Coordinators
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