Qualification : MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : TAUGHT MASTERS (9)
CAO/MU Apply code : FR900
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Closing Date : 07 April 2025
The Professional Masters of Education (Primary) is a full-time, two-year course designed to equip student teachers with the range of knowledge and skills related to the profession of primary school teaching and its curriculum. The course structure enables student teachers to make real connections between the theory and practice of education. This is achieved through the blend of methodology and foundation discipline courses on offer.
Applications are invited from holders of an Honours Bachelor Degree (180 credits) for admission to this full-time two-year course which will commence in September 2025.
The Department of Education and Skills Entry Criteria for the Professional Masters of Education (2025) can be found at the links below:
2025 PMEd Entry Requirements: English
2025 PMEd Entry Requirements: Irish
Persons who successfully complete this programme are eligible to be registered by the Teaching Council under Route 1: Primary and will thereby be eligible for appointment in primary schools.
Applications have now re-opened for entry September 2025 and will close on 6th June 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please submit your application via MU Apply where you can also find details of the selection criteria for September 2025.
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Department of Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education
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Application and Deadlines:
All Applicants must apply through the MU Apply. Applications are now opened until Friday 6th June 2025 for 2025/26 academic year.
Please be aware that as part of the application process, you will need to submit additional supplemental items outlined in the guidance notes. Applicants should not begin filling out the application without first reading the instructions on this webpage. To obtain a printable version of these instructions, please download the Guidance Notes here .
Closing Dates:
Application Closing Date: Friday 6th June 2025
Documentation Closing Date: Friday 6th June 2025
Offers issued: Friday 24th June 2025 (Please note if you applied on or before 7th April, offers will be issued 6th June 2025)
All other entry requirements must have been met and verified submissions uploaded to your account on MU Apply by Friday 11th July 2025.
Please note that no late applications will be accepted
FAQ's : Please see here for Professional Master of Education (Primary) FAQ's.