Overview

Framed within global debates about learning, the module content gives students the opportunity to understand the challenges and opportunities associated with responding to the Sustainable Development Goals concerning education. It is a part-time online degree, taken over three years.

In Year One, students in the Education (Mentoring, Leading and Global Learning) programme at the University College Dublin take three 10-credit modules. Typically, the modules in Year One introduce students to academic writing and scholarship, the theory and practice of mentoring, and the study of the Sustainable Development Goals and education.

In Year Two, students take three 10-credit modules. These modules typically address areas including coaching for leadership and learning, the study of childhood and learning, research training, and methodologies for undertaking school-based/field-based research.

In Year Three, students undertake a 30-credit field-based study, written in the format of a dissertation. Other modules may be offered from time to time, that complement the design of the programme.

Careers & Employability

This Master’s degree will benefit teachers, school leaders/principals/headteachers, and anyone involved in education today. It will widen their understanding of global issues in education, and approaches towards providing equal education opportunities. It will introduce learners to the theory and practice of mentoring for leadership, and develop skills for coaching in education settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mentoring, Leading & Learning

Development Education and the Sustainable Development Goals

Research Training

Coaching in Education Contexts

Field-based Research

Childhood and Learning

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.

Language

English

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130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

65

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

65

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme is intended for applicants with an upper second class honours, or international equivalent in their primary degree and who demonstrate evidence of interest in educational issues.

Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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7530 EUR / year

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Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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