Education - School Leadership - Postgraduate Diploma at University of Limerick

About

The course will proceed subject to finalisation of contract.

The Postgraduate Diploma in School Leadership is a part-time, blended learning programme consisting of six taught modules delivered in 12-week semester-long blocks during the academic year. Students attend an induction day in University of Limerick before commencement in year 1.

Course delivery

Flexible and progressive

Blended learning model

Online, asynchronous content - released once a week during each semester. Participants are expected to engage with this material in preparation for the face-to-face tutorial/ workshops (see below). This online material will typically involve readings, watching short videos, engaging with podcasts and other media on that week’s theme.

Tutorials

Linked to each module's lectures, and in keeping with our blended delivery model there will be 12 tutorials, approximately 60% face-to-face sessions and 40% online.

Sraith Gaeilge will differ and will be delivered predominantly online.

Sraith Ghaeilge an Chúrsa

Beidh sraith ar leith sa chlár do cheannairí uaillmhianacha i scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge an Dioplóma Gairmiúil i gCeannaireacht Scoile (DGCS). I ndearadh agus i dteagasc na sraithe seo, beidh sé tábhachtach go mbeidh tuiscint dhomhain ag mic léinn ar na heochairchoincheapa agus saincheisteanna i litríocht na ceannaireachta agus go mbeidh ar a gcumas iad a chur i bhfeidhm i gcomhthéacs an oideachais trí Ghaeilge. Ceann de príomhaidhmeanna na sraithe Gaeilge ná éascú agus saibhriú a dhéanamh ar phlé na ceannaireachta ionas go ndéanfaidh rannpháirtithe an plé agus cumarsáid trí Ghaeilge sna ranganna teagaisc le feidhm a bhaint as a gcuid taithí sa chómhthéacs lán-Ghaeilge.

All modules and course activities will be scheduled during out-of-school hours i.e. evenings & weekends.

National programme

A partnership of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) has been established to deliver this course, achieved by having distributed centres for the delivery of teaching and tutorial support nationally. All applications must be made directly to the University of Limerick.

Designated centres are located nationally.

Our 2025 centres:

Sraith Ghaeilge Online
Athlone Education Support Centre
Cork Education Support Centre
Dublin North (TU Dublin Blanchardstown)
Dublin South (Blackrock Education Centre)
Laois Education Support Centre
Tralee Education Support Centre
University of Galway (Programme Partner)
University College Dublin (Programme Partner)
Limerick Education Support Centre
Monaghan Education Centre
Online (restrictions apply)

Students will be asked to specify their 1st & 2nd preference centres when applying. ** Specific criteria apply to the online centre. These include the applicant's school must be at least 80 mins (one way) travel time by car

Expert lecturers and tutors

Our lecturers and practitioners are experienced professionals and experts, with a robust mix of both professional and academic backgrounds. Students are exposed to the latest and most relevant lessons and course content.

The Postgraduate Diploma in School Leadership lecturers are supported by a team of practising educational leaders from the primary and post-primary sector

Patricia Mannix McNamara
Course Director, Professor of Education (Leadership), University of Limerick

Niamh Hickey
Co-course Director, Assistant Professor in Education with Mentoring, University of Limerick

Gerry Mac Ruairc
Professor of Education, University of Galway

Paul Conway
Professor of Teacher Education and Head of School of Education, University of Limerick

Niamh Deignan
Lecturer in Education, University of Galway

Mary Cunneen
Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership, School of Education, University College Dublin

Requirements

Entry Requirements

3.0 for applicants whose degrees are marked on a 4 point GPA scale.
4.0 for applicants whose degrees are marked on a 5 point GPA scale.
Please note, consideration will be given to applicants with 3.70 or higher on a 5 point scale but these applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Some programmes may require an interview and/or work experience.
English language requirements also apply. Find the list of Acceptable English Language qualifications here.
Please check the programme page for course-specific entry requirements (CV, references, portfolio, letter of introduction).

Some programmes may have a higher entry requirement and/or a portfolio requirement and not all applicants who meet the minimum grades will be offered a place.

English Program Requirements

DUOLINGO

The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 with no less than 110 in any component.
An interview may be required in conjunction with this for certain programmes.

TOEFL580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)

IELTS

Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component.
*Please note some programmes have a higher IELTS requirement.

**Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS. General IELTS will not be accepted.

PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (ACADEMIC) - PTE ACADEMIC:a minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)

Education - School Leadership - Postgraduate Diploma

University of Limerick

Ireland,

Limerick

Education - School Leadership - Postgraduate Diploma

University of Limerick

University of Limerick

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