Professional Master of Education (Post Primary Education)

The Professional Master of Education (Post Primary) is a full-time teacher education qualification delivered through evening and flexible learning modes for those who meet the Teaching Council's Curricular Subject Requirements for at least one subject and wish to become a teacher in a post primary school.VThe PME programme in DCU provides graduates with the knowledge and skills required for twenty first century classrooms. The programme prepares teachers to respond to current curricular developments at second level and promotes teacher autonomy and collegiality in the design, delivery and assessment of curriculum. A wide range of teaching strategies and methodologies are used to encourage an equitable, student-centred and creative approach to teaching and learning.The DCU Institute of Education is home to leading global research centres in the areas of Assessment, Evaluation, Citizenship and Human Rights Education and Anti-Bullying. Students will benefit from the expertise in these centres to develop knowledge, skills and opportunities. DCU promotes a spirit of leadership, inquiry, reflection and evaluation as students develop professional practice and recognise the importance of their own lifelong learning.

Students need to consult the Teaching Council’s Requirements for Teacher Registration to see if their undergraduate qualifications meet the requirements set out by the Teaching Council of Ireland, the professional standards body for teaching in Ireland. As part of the application process, students will need to confirm that their degree complies with these requirements.

English language Requirements

• IELTS ACADEMIC - Overall score 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
• TOEFL - Overall score 580.
• CBTOEFL - Overall score 237.
• TOEFL iBT - Overall score 92 or above.
• English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) - C1
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) - Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 63 with a minimum of 59 in all components.
• Duolingo - Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.