Program Overview
The Education - Higher Education Specialism at Trinity College Dublin is a MEd programme in Education over 12 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 Education - Higher Education Specialism 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 11,139 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,019 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education - Higher Education Specialism 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
- Module 1 Traditions, Power and Context
- Module 2 Designing curriculum, assessment and supervision in higher education
- Module 3 Reflecting on practice in learning and teaching
- Module 4 Linking teaching and research within and beyond the disciplines.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to hold a good honors degree and have at least two years experience in the field of education. In order to complete the application the applicant will require electronic copies of their undergraduate degree transcripts, the email addresses of two academic referees and an up to date CV.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,139 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,019 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,139 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,019 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Trinity College Dublin 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 Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, branded by the board as Trinity College, the University of Dublin, and officially incorporated as Trinity College...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 12 months