Post-Primary Education Master


Post-primary education – Professional Master of Education

Hibernia College Post Primary Education – Professional Master of Education was established to develop professionals and experts who are positioned to be leaders in the field of post primary teaching. The programme is suited to graduates with a degree in humanities, science or business.

It is not a requirement to have prior teaching experience to be eligible to apply for this course.

Secondary teaching course

The Post Primary or Second Level teaching course is for those passionate in teaching young adults in the ages of 12-18. Your specialisation will be in two secondary level subjects and we know that it is your enthusiasm for these subjects that will foster a love of learning by future students, which is why our programme is developed by teachers for teachers.

Study from anywhere in Ireland

The flexible nature of online delivery allows you to choose when you study.

Hibernia College is a blended learning institution dedicated to improving access to higher education through the delivery of flexible programmes.  Hibernia College is the most accessible and flexible initial teacher education provider in Ireland and this PME in Post Primary Education is the only such programme that is available to graduate student teachers wherever they live.

Our online model is successful because it is committed to helping students meet your academic and career goals, without putting your lifestyle on hold. Learn Online – Live Offline.

Accredited post-primary masters

The Post Primary Masters results in a HETAC Level 9 award and is accredited by QQI and The Teaching Council.

Professional master of education in post-primary education – subjects

The Professional Master of Education (PME) in Post Primary Education at Hibernia College consists of a sequence of modules that reflect the contemporary issues encountered in post primary teaching today and the skills and knowledge required of them in order to be expert post primary teachers who enable effective student learning

The post primary teaching programme is accredited for the following 15 teaching subjects: Gaeilge, English, Modern Languages, History, Geography, Politics and Society, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accounting, Business, Economics and Agricultural Science.

Educational background in one of the above subjects is required.

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