Master of Education in Pastoral Care
Advance your career with a specialist Master's option focusing on pastoral care in education.
Best for:Best for educators and teachers seeking professional development and specialization in student pastoral care.
Overview
This Master-level specialist program at Stranmillis University College is designed for teachers and education professionals seeking high-quality professional development in pastoral care. Delivered through a flexible blended approach involving online modules and weekend workshops, the curriculum addresses contemporary challenges in student support and well-being. Students engage in self-directed study, reflection, and a dissertation supported by a personal tutor. The program also offers pathways for prior accreditation, recognizing existing professional development and prior M-level credits.
What you'll do
- Complete online modules and scheduled coursework lasting approximately 10 weeks each
- Participate in blended learning activities including lectures, virtual sessions, and reflective study
- Attend occasional weekend workshops and module sessions beginning in the evening
- Conduct independent research and write a dissertation with guidance from a personal tutor
- Apply for credit transfers or exemptions based on prior school-based professional development if applicable
Requirements
Degree required: Relevant 2:2 Honours degree or above in a related discipline
Degree offered: Master's
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Background in teaching or education-related professional practice
- Ability to undertake independent research and self-directed study
- Engagement with reflective practice in an educational setting
- Applicants must normally hold a relevant 2:2 Honours degree or above in a related discipline, or provide evidence of relevant experience if requirements are not fully met
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-01-12 · open until filled
Submit your application through the official university application portal by the specified deadline. Applications received after the deadline are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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