Education (MEd (Modular)) Program By University College Cork |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MEd masters degree is a modularised programme and can be attained through a credit accumulation process, the focus is on the continuing professional development of teachers and educators at all levels of education. Students can design their own special programme from the available modules to suit their own professional specialisation, research areas and personal interests. However, students should note that a minimum and maximum quota of students will be applied to each module.

MEDOD - MEd Modular (120-credit route): Applicants meeting the initial entry requirements should apply for the 120-credit route.
MEDM - MEd Modular (60-credit route): Applicants meeting the initial entry requirements and who have an approved postgraduate diploma in the general education area or equivalent (with an honours grade) should apply for the 60-credit route. Equivalencies are subject to the School and College approval.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MEd masters degree is a modularised programme and can be attained through a credit accumulation process, the focus is on the continuing professional development of teachers and educators at all levels of education. Students can design their own special programme from the available modules to suit their own professional specialisation, research areas and personal interests. However, students should note that a minimum and maximum quota of students will be applied to each module.

MEDOD - MEd Modular (120-credit route): Applicants meeting the initial entry requirements should apply for the 120-credit route.
MEDM - MEd Modular (60-credit route): Applicants meeting the initial entry requirements and who have an approved postgraduate diploma in the general education area or equivalent (with an honours grade) should apply for the 60-credit route. Equivalencies are subject to the School and College approval.

Undergraduate

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

63+

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

TOEFL

90+

To apply for entry to the M.Ed degree modular programme you must hold:

a primary degree and the Professional Master of Education (formerly the Postgraduate/Higher Diploma in Education) with a Second Class Honours in one (or its' equivalent)
or have a Second Class Honours BEd degree, (or its' equivalent)
or have a Second Class Honours BSc (Education in Physical Sciences), (or its' equivalent)
or have a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) BA (Hons) Degree in Early Years & Childhood Studies (or its' equivalent)

Professional teaching experience, equivalent to five full years (excluding initial teacher education), will be considered as an honours equivalent.

Furthermore applicants must also possess a minimum of one year’s post teacher education professional teaching experience, or certified equivalent (e.g. research in schools, voluntary work with schools, working with school teams).

In addition to the above requirements, applicants who have achieved at least a Second Class Honours grade in one of the following postgraduate diplomas (or equivalent – equivalencies are subject to School and College approval) will be eligible to apply for the 60 credit route:

Approved Postgraduate Diplomas:

Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Administration
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership
Postgraduate Diploma in the Teaching of Religious Education
Postgraduate Diploma in the Teaching of Science in the Primary School
Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education Needs/Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Support/Compensatory and Remedial Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation through Design Thinking
Postgraduate Diploma in Curriculum Studies (CSPE)
Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
Postgraduate Diploma in Italian/Spanish for Post-Primary Teachers
Postgraduate Diploma in English and the Teaching of English
An tArd Teastas i dTeagasc agus i Litriocht na Gaeilge

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

9,000 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

9,000 EUR

Other Expenses

-

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Undergraduate Courses

UCC offers students a large variety of degree programmes to suit an extensive range of interests. UCC has four Colleges which deliver almost 70 undergraduate degree programmes to students.

• College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

• College of Business and Law

• College of Science, Engineering and Food Science

• College of Medicine and Health

Many programmes have paid work placements built into the degree or periods of study abroad which is hugely beneficial to students when they are looking for employment post-university. In fact, 95% of UCC undergraduate students are provided with placement opportunities and 94% of undergraduates employed or in further study or training within 9 months of graduation.

Postgraduate Courses

The university has almost 3,500 postgraduate students, across all the major academic disciplines, including 930 students undertaking PhD degrees. We have a range of taught programmes that are offered on a part-time basis and the university is committed to increasing flexibility in its programmes, e.g., by introducing on-line learning programmes. Our taught masters degree programmes equip graduates to pursue solutions to global challenges in four key areas:

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
Green and Blue Economies
Technovation
Global Citizenship in a Changing World

UCC is organised into four colleges:

College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
College of Business and Law,
College of Science, Engineering and Food Science
College of Medicine and Health.

Each of these colleges offers a wide variety of postgraduate programmes. Please visit the following link to view the taught postgraduate programmes on offer at UCC:

http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/postgrad/taughtcourses/

UCC has a world class research reputation with many internationally renowned research institutes and centres. For further information on your research options at UCC please visit the following link: www.ucc.ie/en/study/international/noneu-pg/research

Student Experience at UCC

UCC offers a world-class student experience with the highest quality teaching, learning and research. With an emphasis on independent learning, there is a rich and dynamic range of opportunities for students to engage with. Students are encouraged to challenge ideas in a community environment that offers top-quality pastoral care for all. With over 100 societies and sports clubs to choose from students at UCC never get bored. Students can also avail of excellent free sporting facilities and join teams which help integration into our university. Cork City provides endless entertainment in the form of plays, concerts, exhibitions, shopping and festivals.

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Postgraduate Courses

UCC offers students a large variety of degree programmes to suit an extensive range of interests. UCC has four Colleges that deliver almost 120 postgraduate degree programmes to students.

• College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

• College of Business and Law

• College of Science, Engineering and Food Science

• College of Medicine and Health

Many programmes have paid work placements built into the degree or periods of study abroad which is hugely beneficial to students when they are looking for employment post-university.

The university has almost 3,500 postgraduate students, across all the major academic disciplines, including 930 students undertaking PhD degrees. We have a range of taught programmes that are offered on a part-time basis and the university is committed to increasing flexibility in its programmes, e.g., by introducing on-line learning programmes. Our taught masters degree programmes equip graduates to pursue solutions to global challenges in four key areas:

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
Green and Blue Economies
Technovation
Global Citizenship in a Changing World

UCC is organised into four colleges:

College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
College of Business and Law,
College of Science, Engineering and Food Science
College of Medicine and Health.

Each of these colleges offers a wide variety of postgraduate programmes. Please visit the following link to view the taught postgraduate programmes on offer at UCC:

http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/postgrad/taughtcourses/

UCC has a world class research reputation with many internationally renowned research institutes and centres. For further information on your research options at UCC please visit the following link: www.ucc.ie/en/study/international/noneu-pg/research

Student Experience at UCC

UCC offers a world-class student experience with the highest quality teaching, learning and research. With an emphasis on independent learning, there is a rich and dynamic range of opportunities for students to engage with. Students are encouraged to challenge ideas in a community environment that offers top-quality pastoral care for all. With over 100 societies and sports clubs to choose from students at UCC never get bored. Students can also avail of excellent free sporting facilities and join teams which help integration into our university. Cork City provides endless entertainment in the form of plays, concerts, exhibitions, shopping and festivals.

Education (MEd (Modular))

Western Road, Cork, IE, Cork, Ireland

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

9,000 EURTuition Fee/year

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