Program Overview
The Additional Support Needs at University College Dublin is a MEd programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Additional Support Needs 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
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Additional Support Needs programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Education Sciences: Psychology Applied to Schools\', \'Responding to the Additional Support Needs of Learners: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives\', "Equalitiy and Social Justice in Children\'s Learning", \'Quantitative Design and Method\', \'Mental Health & Wellbeing\', \'Quantitative Methods\', \'Qualitative Methods\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should be graduate teachers, preferably with a qualification in special needs education, or graduate professionals who work in other areas with persons who have disabilities/special educational needs (for example, speech and language/behaviour support specialists/SNAs).
Candidates must have obtained an honours classification in either their primary degree or in a subsequent qualification; non-graduates may be considered as special cases. Short listing of applicants for interview will occur. In judging applicants\xc2\x92 suitability, account will be taken of academic qualifications and professional experience.
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in SEN may be eligible to apply for accreditation for prior learning for the M.Ed.(Additional Support Needs), which is one year, part-time course of 50 ECT credits, 20 of which are allocated to two core research methods modules and the remainder to a thesis.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Dundrum, Ireland
University College Dublin is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months