Online Master of Arts (MA) in Education

Advance Your Career. Lead the Future of Education.

✓ Ireland’s Only MA in Education with a Dedicated Generative AI Module

✓ 100% Online and Part-Time

✓ Designed for Working Professionals

✓ Flexible Two-Year, Part-Time Study

Looking to advance your career, develop leadership expertise or stay ahead of emerging trends in education? The Master of Arts in Education at Hibernia College is designed for professionals who want to lead with confidence in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

Delivered fully online and part-time, this future-focused programme combines educational leadership, Generative AI, wellbeing, inclusion and research to help you make a meaningful impact in your professional practice.

Whether you’re seeking career progression, leadership opportunities or specialist expertise, this programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in a changing educational landscape.

Why Choose the MA in Education?

Ireland’s Only MA in Education with a Dedicated Generative AI Module

Artificial intelligence is reshaping education. This programme gives you the opportunity to explore how Generative AI can support learning, teaching, leadership and innovation while addressing the ethical and practical challenges of implementation.

Designed for Working Professionals

Study fully online and part-time, allowing you to balance your professional, personal and academic commitments.

Develop Leadership for the Future

Build the skills needed to lead educational change, support innovation and contribute to improvement across a wide range of educational and professional settings.

Strengthen Your Professional Practice

Gain practical expertise in wellbeing, inclusion, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and evidence-informed decision-making that can be applied directly to your work.

Build Advanced Research Skills

Learn how to critically evaluate research, investigate complex educational challenges and use evidence to drive improvement and innovation.

Who Is This Programme For?

The MA in Education is designed for professionals who want to deepen their expertise, broaden their impact and prepare for the future of education.

The programme is particularly relevant for:

• Teachers seeking career progression and leadership opportunities
• Educational leaders and aspiring school leaders
• Professionals working in further and higher education
• Learning and development professionals
• Health and social care professionals involved in education and training
• Policy, advisory and community education professionals

Whether your goal is career advancement, leadership development or specialist knowledge, this programme provides the flexibility and support to help you achieve your ambitions.

Career Progression Opportunities

Graduates of the MA in Education develop expertise that can support progression into a range of professional and leadership roles.
These may include opportunities in:

• Educational leadership and management
• Learning support and inclusion
• Professional learning and development
• Curriculum and programme development
• Education policy and advisory roles
• Community and voluntary education organisations
• Health and social care education settings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the MA in Education a teaching qualification?

No. The MA in Education is a professional development qualification and is not a route to Teaching Council registration or initial teacher education.

Can I study the MA in Education online?

Yes. The programme is delivered fully online and part-time, allowing you to study flexibly around your professional and personal commitments.

Who should study a Master’s in Education?

The programme is suitable for professionals working across education, training, leadership, policy, health and social care, and other sectors where learning and development play an important role.

How long does the programme take?

The programme is completed part-time over two years through flexible online study.

Why Choose Hibernia College?

For more than 25 years, Hibernia College has supported professionals through high-quality, flexible online learning.
Join a community of ambitious professionals who are committed to lifelong learning, educational innovation and improving outcomes for learners and communities.

Take the Next Step in Your Professional Development

Discover how the Master of Arts in Education can help you develop future-ready skills, strengthen your professional practice and lead with confidence in a rapidly changing educational landscape.