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Tuition EUR 11,423 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,558 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MEd
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2016-02-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Castletroy, Ireland
Language English

Program Overview

The Education (Languages) at University of Limerick is a MEd 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 Education (Languages) 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 11,423 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,558 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Limerick, Ireland

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Education (Languages) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Integrating Language and Teaching 1 \xa0(6 credits) \x96 4 hours tutorials and 6 hours independent study per week for 12 weeks
  2. Language Pedagogy 1: The Language Teacher As Professional Practitioner (6 credits)\x96 2 lectures \xa0and 2 tutorials and 6 hours independent study per week for 12 weeks
  3. Integrating Language and Teaching 2 (3 Credits) \x96 4 hours tutorials \xa0and 1 hour private per week for 3 weeks

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Lower Second Class

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).

An Honours degree (2.2 or above) (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in a relevant discipline.\xc2\xa0 An interview in the proposed languages to be studied will be a requirement.\xc2\xa0 Personal attendance at interview is require.\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\xc2\xa0that he/she:

  • Holds/will hold, by the date of commencement of the PME programme, a level 8 honours degree.
  • The qualifying degree must carry at least 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits (or equivalent) per language. In the case of English as a second language (ESL) there is no requirement to have any credits or qualification prior to commencing the programme.
  • Meet the Teaching Council curricular requirements for the chosen languages. There are no curricular requirements for English as a second language.
  • 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.
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 11,423 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,558 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    Tuition fees: EUR 11,423 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,558 (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

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    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 2016-02-18
    • Start Date 2018-09-03
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months