Program Overview
The Teaching Visual Arts for Primary and Early Years Education at Cork Institute of Technology is a MA 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 Teaching Visual Arts for Primary and Early Years 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
- Tuition: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching Visual Arts for Primary and Early Years 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
- Art & Design for Primary and Early Years\nTeaching
- Individuality in Art Education
- Research Methods in Art Education
- Teaching Practice in Primary Art Education
- MA Research Dissertation in Education (30 credits)
- ICT in Art Education
- Educational Management & Leadership
- Aesthetics and Art Criticism
- Art Therapy in Education
- Inclusion & Diversity in Education
- Historical and Contemporary Art Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are expected to have either:
- A BEd (minimum H2.2) for primary school teaching or equivalent recognised qualification or
- A BA in Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 8) (minimum H2.2) or
- An equivalent qualification in primary, early years or special education.
Garda Vetting:
This programme may require applicants to undergo a\xc2\xa0Garda Vetting process. This requirement is due to the mandatory external placement element of the programme which will bring the applicant into contact with children or vulnerable adults and in which they will assume positions of trust.Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cork Institute of Technology 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 Cork Institute of Technology
Cork Institute of Technology
Cork, Ireland
Cork Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 24 months