MA in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
A master’s programme for educators to deepen research into teaching and student learning in higher education settings.
Best for:Best for educators with a background in higher education who seek to advance their teaching research skills and deepen their understanding of student learning.
Overview
The MA in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education at University College Cork is designed for educators who wish to explore their teaching practices and student learning through research. This programme encourages applicants to investigate their professional experiences, whether in supervision, lab work, fieldwork, or online contexts. It is tailored for staff currently employed in third-level education who seek to enhance their pedagogical expertise. The curriculum blends theoretical frameworks with practical application, fostering critical reflection on educational challenges and innovations. Applicants are expected to demonstrate readiness for advanced study and a commitment to evidence-based teaching practices.
What you'll do
- Conduct in-depth research into your own teaching practices and student learning outcomes.
- Develop and implement a research project that addresses a specific educational question or challenge.
- Engage with theoretical frameworks and methodologies in higher education research.
- Reflect critically on your professional experiences and apply research findings to improve teaching.
- Collaborate with peers and faculty to share insights and best practices in educational research.
- Develop a thesis or research project that contributes to the broader field of teaching and learning.
Requirements
Degree required: A Second Class Honours Grade II (NFQ Level 8) in a primary honours BA degree or equivalent, and completion of the UCC Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education or an equivalent qualification.
Degree offered: MA in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Language: English proficiency; proof of English language certification is not required if currently employed in a third-level education sector where English is the main language of instruction.
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated experience teaching in third-level education (including supervision, lab work, fieldwork, or online contexts).
- Ability to conduct research and write academic papers.
- Proficiency in critical reflection and evidence-based practice in education.
- Must have completed a Second Class Honours Grade II (NFQ Level 8) in a primary honours BA degree or equivalent.
- Must have attended and satisfactorily passed the UCC Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education or an equivalent qualification.
- Applicants with a primary ordinary degree (NFQ Level 7) may be considered in exceptional circumstances, subject to meeting teaching requirements.
- Applicants must be currently employed in the third-level education sector where English is the main language of instruction, or provide proof of English proficiency.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-07-31
Applicants must submit an online application through the University College Cork portal. Additional requirements include providing details of professional or voluntary positions, a motivation statement, current occupation/specialty, a research question for the thesis, and research interests. Applicants with qualifications from outside Ireland must meet equivalent academic standards.
- CV or resume
- Motivation statement describing readiness for the programme
- Details of current occupation/specialty
- Brief description of a potential research question for the thesis
- Detailed research interests
- Proof of employment (if applicable) or English language certification (if not employed in an English-speaking third-level education sector)
- Transcripts of previous degrees
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