Program Overview
The Digital Media Development in Education at University of Limerick is a MA 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 Digital Media Development in 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 8,056 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Limerick, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Digital Media Development in 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
- Introduction to Digital Applications
- Digital Media and Learning
- Project 1
- Digital Publishing to the Web
- Pedagogical Implication of Digital Media
- Project 2
- Digital Video Production
- Project 3
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must normally have a primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or approved equivalent qualification. Students entering on the programme will be required to have successfully completed the Prior Learning Programme outlined above or to have taken an equivalent programme. Students claiming this exemption (having taken an equivalent programme or already holding the relevant skills) may be required to demonstrate these skills.
What to include with your Application
- Qualification transcripts and certificates
- English language qualifications if English is not your first language
- Certified English translation of your transcripts/certificates where the original transcripts are in a language other than English
- A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):
Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
- Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
- Irish Leaving Certificate English \xc2\x96Ordinary Level Grade D or above
- TOEFL \xc2\x96 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
- IELTS \xc2\x96 Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in any one component.
- English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) \xc2\x96 Grade C1
- GCE \xc2\x91O\xc2\x92 level English Language/GCSE English Language \xc2\x96 Grade C or above
- University of Cambridge ESOL \xc2\x96Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
- GCE Examination Boards \xc2\x96 Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations \xc2\x96 Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate \xc2\x96 School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council \xc2\x96 School Certificate Pass 1-6
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,056 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,056 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,750 (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- Start Date May 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months