Professional Master of Education in Art and Design (Post-Primary Teaching)
A two-year professional teacher education programme preparing graduates to teach Art and Design at post-primary level in Ireland.
Best for:Best for graduates in Fine Art or Design seeking a professional teaching qualification to become post-primary Art and Design teachers in Ireland.
Overview
This Professional Master of Education (PME) programme in Art and Design is a joint initiative between MTU Crawford College of Art & Design and University College Cork. Designed for graduates with a background in Fine Art or Design, it offers a Level 9 postgraduate qualification that leads to professional registration as a post-primary Art and Design teacher in Ireland. The curriculum combines theoretical education with practical teaching experience, including mandatory school placements. Applicants must demonstrate artistic proficiency and meet the Teaching Council of Ireland’s eligibility criteria for teaching Art and Design. The programme emphasizes hands-on teaching skills, portfolio review, and professional development in a collaborative academic environment.
What you'll do
- Develop and deliver Art and Design lessons aligned with Irish post-primary curriculum standards.
- Engage in mandatory school placements to gain hands-on teaching experience with children and vulnerable adults.
- Create and maintain a professional portfolio showcasing artistic and pedagogical work, including sketchbooks and observational drawings.
- Participate in interviews and portfolio reviews to assess teaching readiness and artistic competence.
- Complete Garda Vetting to ensure suitability for working with children and vulnerable adults.
- Collaborate with academic supervisors and peers to refine teaching methodologies and artistic practices.
Requirements
Degree required: A minimum H2.2 primary degree in Fine Art or Design, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Teaching Council of Ireland for teaching Art and Design at post-primary level.
Degree offered: Professional Master of Education (PME) in Art and Design
Language: English proficiency (assumed for applicants with Irish degrees; no explicit test required).
Instruction: English
- Proven artistic proficiency in Fine Art or Design disciplines.
- Ability to create observational drawings and conceptual sketches for teaching purposes.
- Experience or potential to develop educational materials for Art and Design classrooms.
- Commitment to completing mandatory school placements and Garda Vetting.
- Applicants must self-assess their qualifications against the Teaching Council of Ireland’s requirements for teaching Art and Design.
- Completion of Garda Vetting is mandatory due to school placement requirements.
- No nationality restrictions, but eligibility for teaching registration in Ireland applies.
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-02-03
Applicants must complete the UCC online application portal and submit a PME-Subject-Declaration-Form for Art and Design. A portfolio review and interview are mandatory, focusing on artistic work, sketchbooks, and teaching readiness. Garda Vetting is required before registration and placement commencement.
- CV
- Cover letter
- PME-Subject-Declaration-Form (Art and Design)
- Portfolio of artistic work (sketchbooks, observational drawings, degree-year work)
- Transcripts of previous degrees
- Proof of Garda Vetting (if applicable, submitted later)
Contact
University College Cork (UCC) Admissions· Programme Coordinator
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