Program Overview
The Physical Education at University of Limerick is a Master programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Physical Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 10,708 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Limerick, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physical Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Becoming a Teacher: Identity & Agency
- Understanding Learning
- Planning for School Placement
- Curriculum and Assessment in Physical Education
- Teaching Physical Education
- Understanding Teaching & Learning
- School Placement 1
- Research Methods 1
- Applying Research to Practice in Physical Education 1
- Understanding Schools
- School Placement 2
- Research Methods 2
- Applying Research to Practice in Physical Education 2
- Curriculum Policy and Reform
- History, Policy & Contemporary Issues in Education
- Teacher as Professional Practitioner
- Research and Practice Portfolio
- Reporting Educational Research
- Physical Education Teachers Becoming Lifelong Learners
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Applicants must hold a 2.2 degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland or equivalent) in a relevant Physical Education/Sport Sciences discipline.\xc2\xa0 In line with Teaching Council and HEA protocol, when applying for a place on the Professional Master of Education programme, the PME applicant is required to make a formal declaration, using a\xc2\xa0Subject Declaration Form, that he/she:
- Holds/will hold, by the date of commencement of the PME programme, a level 8 honours degree.
- Has studied 90 ECTS credits in the relevant subject area(s) as part of their degree.
- Has studied higher level degree content related to the subject area(s) in year 3 or 4 of their degree.
- Has covered, as part of their degree, the mandatory topics/subjects as set out in the Teaching Council subject requirements which can be found at:\xc2\xa0http://www.teachingcouncil.ie/en/Publications/Registration/Documents/Curricular-Subject-Requirments-after-January-2017.pdf
The Subject Declaration Form (which is available\xc2\xa0here) for each of the subjects you wish to teach must be fully completed and attached with your application to this programme.\xc2\xa0 We will be holding an information evening on how to complete the Subject Declaration Form for interested applicants at various times during the autumn (Further details to follow).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,708 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,708 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Limerick directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Limerick
University of Limerick
Castletroy, Ireland
University of Limerick is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
