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Will this Masters allow me to become a teacher?
No. This is not an initial teacher education programme for those wishing to enter the teaching profession. It is a further qualification for practising, experienced teachers. If you are interested in studying to be a primary school teacher, you will find details of our H.Dip. in Arts in Primary Education here.
Will I have the summers off?
There are some breaks scheduled into the course. For a provisional calendar showing holidays, assessment submission deadlines and so on, click here. Note that this is a provisional calendar and all dates are subject to change.
I don’t have a Level 8 degree. Can I still apply?
Yes. Holders of a Level 7 bachelor’s degree can apply for entry to the programme through the recognition of prior learning (provided they meet the other minimum entry requirements of a recognised teaching qualification and a minimum of 2 years practical classroom experience). For more information about recognised prior learning (RPL), click here.
Is the course entirely online?
The course content is delivered entirely online; however, there is an on-site induction day in Dublin at the beginning of the programme.
Will I have to sit exams?
Assessment is through written submitted reports and continuous assessment tasks that apply to classroom practice, plus a 15,000-20,000 word thesis. There are no on-site exams.
I have already completed Hibernia College’s Higher Diploma in Arts in Primary Education. Does this entitle me to any exemptions?
No. A recognised teaching qualification is one of the minimum entry requirements so you do not receive any exemptions for having a Higher Diploma in Arts in Primary Education.
Does time spent as a special needs assistant count towards the minimum experience requirement for the master’s programme?
No. Those wishing to apply for the master’s must have a minimum of two years experience as a classroom teacher.
What’s the difference between an M.A. in Teaching and Learning and an M.Ed.?
Masters in Education degrees tend to focus on education theory and often include areas such as curriculum design and administration. M.A. in Teaching and Learning degrees tend to focus more on best teaching practices and their application in the classroom.
