Master of Arts in Education

Our online Master of Arts in Education

The Master of Arts in Education* is a two-year, part-time, fully online programme designed to meet the growing demand for flexible postgraduate training in education. With a combination of live online seminars, pre-recorded lectures and online workshops, the programme is structured to support meaningful learning while allowing you to balance your studies with your professional and personal commitments.

Designed for educators and allied professionals, the programme provides an excellent opportunity for professional development, career progression and further specialisation in education.

* This programme provides an excellent avenue for professional development, and is not a route to becoming a teacher.

Apply Now

Request information about this programme.

"*" indicates required fields

Instagram

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Term of Interest*

Country**

What is your degree award/title?*

By continuing you agree to be contacted by Hibernia College.

AUTUMN 2026: closing 21 september

Programme Type: Master of Arts

Next Intake: Autumn 2026

NFQ: Level 9
ECTS: 90

Academic Validation: QQI

Duration: 2 years

About the
Master of Arts in Education

The Master of Arts in Education is a Level 9 programme worth 90 ECTS credits.

The Master of Arts in Education is a two-year, part-time, fully online programme designed to meet the growing demand for flexible postgraduate training in education. It is relevant to teachers and allied professionals working in a range of settings and sectors, including early childhood, primary and post-primary education, further education, health and social care, policy development and the community and voluntary sectors.

What form does my learning take?

The programme is designed to provide a structured and engaging learning experience while allowing you to balance your studies with your professional and personal commitments. Your learning each week includes:

Live online seminars: 2–3 hours per week
Pre-recorded lectures: Flexible learning that you can complete around your schedule
Online workshop days: 1.5 workshop days per term, held on Saturdays

This combination of live and flexible learning allows you to engage meaningfully with your studies while continuing to work and meet your existing commitments.

This Master of Arts in Education programme offers a unique opportunity for educators and allied professionals to enhance their expertise, advance their careers and contribute positively to the field of education. By providing a flexible and accessible online platform, the programme promotes lifelong learning and capacity-building within the education system. Through its focus on research-informed practice and international perspectives, the programme empowers participants to become effective leaders and advocates for quality education for all learners — both locally and globally.

download brochure Register for Webinar

Entry Requirements

The programme has a minimum entry requirement of a Pass, or equivalent, in a bachelor’s degree at NFQ Level 8. Learners on this programme will originate from cognate disciplines, including but not limited to primary education, post-primary education and further education. Learners from disciplines with a partial alignment, such as social care, may be accepted at the discretion of the programme director, or nominee, following evaluation of individual applications.

Educational Leadership, Management and Administration in a Changing World (Core)

Education and Social Policy (Core)

Education in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Core)

Choose one from the following four:

Universal Design for Learning (Elective)
Early Childhood Education (Elective)
Wellbeing in Education (Elective)
Digital Education (Elective)

Educational Research Methods (Core)

Educational Research Project (Core)

If you have any questions, please contact our Enrolment team at +353 (0)1 661 0168 (press 2) between 9 AM and 5 PM Monday to Friday. You are also welcome to email advisor@hiberniacollege.net.

Application Fee

€65

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee for the programme is €9,000.

On acceptance of place: €1,550 deposit. Includes €50 in respect of Garda Vetting processing fee.

First instalment (before course begins): €3,000

Second instalment (approx. 10 months later): €4,500

How to Pay Tuition Fees

The application fee is paid online and must be paid in full before an application can be processed. Tuition fees are to be paid by bank transfer.

Graduation Fee

The current fee for attending the graduation ceremony is €125.

1.7% Learner Protection Charge

This charge is incurred to finance arrangements required under Part 6 of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act, 2012, to ensure protection of enrolled learners and is applied to each fee instalment. The current charge is set at 1.7% of tuition fees.

QQI Certification Fee

A QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) Certification Fee is applicable in the award stage of all QQI programmes. The current applicable Certification Fee is €200. 

Supplementary Fees

There is a list of supplementary fees, which covers additional services in relation to the programme. It will be available to view on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) from the commencement of the programme.

Recognition of Prior Learning Fee

Fees for processing RPL applications are €150, depending on the type of prior learning being submitted for consideration. The fee is payable at the time of submitting the RPL application and independent from the programme application fee.

Tax Relief

Under current Revenue rules, tax relief is available if you are eligible at the standard rate of income tax (20%) for qualifying tuition fees. From September 2017, subject to compliance with Revenue regulations, students who are eligible will be able to claim approximately €800 per year in tax relief over the two years of the course. For further information, explore the Revenue website.

Please note that the above, provided for information purposes, is of a general nature and is not a substitute for formal advice on taxation matters. We recommend, where necessary, you seek professional advice in relation to taxation matters.

Support for Students

Administrative and technical support teams, faculty and tutors are committed to helping students meet academic and career goals while having a positive experience. Students can draw from a range of available support to navigate big and small questions.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Our Faculty

Our dedicated faculty are mentors and leaders who bring their rich experience to the learning environment at Hibernia College. They are educators, practitioners and active researchers. Common among all our faculty is their focus on students.

EXPLORE FACULty

Student Experiences

Are you curious about studying at Hibernia College? Former PME students share their reasons for choosing Hibernia College, their prior experience, research and careers. ‘As a mother and mature student, the course’s flexibility and the use of blended learning made it possible for me to balance my studies with taking care of my family.’ – Therese Barrett

HEAR FROM ALUMNi