Professional Master of Education (Post Primary Education)

Dublin City University

Ireland, Dublin

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Dublin City University

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

DC905

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines12-Jan-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 9,900 / year

Next Intake 12-Jan-2026

Professional Master of Education (Post Primary Education)

About

Overview

This two-year, full-time programme encourages a student-centred and creative approach to teaching and learning, and gives you the skills and knowledge needed for today’s classrooms.

The programme prepares you to respond to current curricular developments at second level and is designed to promote teacher autonomy in the design, delivery and assessment of curriculum. You’ll also benefit from the DCU Institute of Education’s leading global research centres in assessment, evaluation, citizenship and human rights education and anti-bullying.

Get practical real-world experience
The programme includes two school placements in first and second year in different school settings like voluntary secondary schools, Educate Together secondary schools, community colleges, community schools and comprehensive schools.

While most graduates work as teachers in post-primary schools, you may choose to pursue further studies in education and related fields including guidance, pastoral care, school leadership and management. You’ll also be sought after for roles in further education, higher education, government departments and other education and training settings.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

First, you need to consult the Teaching Council’s Curricular Subject Registration Requirements to see if your undergraduate qualifications meet the requirements set out by the Teaching Council of Ireland, the professional standards body for teaching in Ireland. As part of the application process, you will need to confirm that your degree complies with these requirements.

Please see here for all information on how to apply, and to submit an application through the online portal. Please ensure you read all details carefully prior to submitting the application.

International Applications:

Where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications click here.

English Program Requirements

DCU Institute of Education

In the case of all applications, evidence MUST be provided of competence in the English Language. The list below indicates the minimum standards in the English language, which should be met for entry to the postgraduate taught programmes in the DCU Institute of Education.

EXAMINATION	MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
IELTS ACADEMIC	Overall score 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. *Scores must be achieved in one sitting.
TOEFL	Overall score 580.
CBTOEFL	Overall score 237.
TOEFL iBT	Overall score 92 or above.
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP)	C1
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP)	Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)	Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)	63 with a minimum of 59 in all components.
Duolingo	Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore. Please ensure the verification link is provided when submitting this evidence and you share your results with DCU.

Additional Notes:

1. English language certificates must be awarded within two years prior to the start date of your DCU programme.

2. English Language requirements for individual programmes may be higher than published here. Please refer to the programme page for further details.

3. All scores on your English language proficiency test must be achieved in one sitting.

Career

Careers & Further Options

Careers

DCU Graduate teachers enjoy high employment success rates - 99% of DCU Institute of Education graduates are in employment or further education some six months after graduation.

While most of our graduates will work as teachers in post-primary schools, others will pursue further studies in education and related fields, such as guidance, pastoral care, school leadership and management.

Career Areas

Other graduates will work in Further Education, Higher Education, government departments and other education and training settings.

Adult Education
Education
Government Departments
Post Primary Education

DCU Career Services

"DCU graduates are highly sought after by employers. Our Graduates work in environments ranging from large multinationals to SMEs, family businesses and start-ups across every sector.

DCU Careers Service has a number of learning and development initiatives in place for our students, giving them the skills they need for a successful career path."

Go to our Careers site to find out more about career planning, our mentorship programme, skills development and online resources for students when working on CVs and making applications.