Professional Master of Education (Post-Primary Teaching)
A two-year full-time initial teacher education programme qualifying graduates to teach at the post-primary level in Ireland.
Best for:Aspiring post-primary teachers holding a relevant Level 8 honours degree who wish to obtain professional teaching accreditation.
Overview
The Professional Master of Education (PME) at the University of Limerick is a comprehensive two-year, full-time programme designed to prepare students for a career in post-primary teaching. The curriculum integrates pedagogical theory with professional practice to ensure graduates meet the standards set by the Teaching Council of Ireland. Students specialize in specific subject disciplines, including business, languages, mathematics, music, physical education, science, or technological education. Applicants must demonstrate academic proficiency in their chosen subject area and undergo a rigorous selection process, including interviews and subject-specific declarations.
What you'll do
- Complete two years of full-time academic and professional teacher training.
- Participate in professional practice placements in post-primary school settings.
- Demonstrate subject-specific competency in chosen teaching disciplines.
- Engage in pedagogical research and reflective practice.
- Adhere to the Teaching Council of Ireland's professional standards and subject requirements.
Requirements
Degree required: Level 8 honours degree (2.2 or higher) in a relevant subject area.
Degree offered: Professional Master of Education
Language: English; proficiency in target language for language-teaching pathways.
Instruction: English (and target language for language-teaching pathways)
- Academic proficiency in the chosen subject discipline.
- Completion of mandatory ECTS credits in the relevant subject area.
- Competency in the target language for language-teaching pathways.
- Ability to pass a formal interview and selection process.
- Must hold or be about to graduate with a Level 8 honours degree.
- Must meet Teaching Council of Ireland subject-specific credit and content requirements.
- Must submit a formal Subject Declaration Form.
Funding & terms
Programme and admissions
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How to apply
Applicants must apply through the University of Limerick's graduate studies portal. The process requires the submission of a Subject Declaration Form and other supporting documentation as specified on the course webpage. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic record and subject requirements, followed by an interview.
- CV
- Subject Declaration Form
- Academic transcripts
- Personal statement
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