Overview

At the Professional Master of Education (PME) at University of Galway you will engage with both contemporary literature and policy at an international and local level, both academically and as student teachers.

Who is this course for?

The Professional Master of Education (PME) at University of Galway is a recognised Initial Teacher Education (ITE) postgraduate programme. This two-year, full-time Masters programme provides the requisite professional knowledge, understanding and pedagogical skills for post-primary teaching.

The PME is a Teaching Council of Ireland (TCI) accredited ITE programme for the purposes of registration as a post-primary teacher (pupils aged 12–18 years) in the Republic of Ireland. It is recognised as a teaching qualification in the EU, Great Britain, and Australia.

At the School of Education (SoE), our mission is to educate passionate, knowledgeable, innovative, inclusive and caring graduates who embrace diversity, change and uncertainty, and who ask critical questions about education and schooling.

Careers

The PME is a Teaching Council of Ireland (TCI) accredited ITE programme for the purposes of registration as a post-primary teacher (pupils aged 12–18 years) in the Republic of Ireland. It is recognised as a teaching qualification in the EU, Great Britain, and Australia.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Educational Sciences

Professional Studies

Professional Practice/School Placement

Teaching Methodology

Practitioner Based Research

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Galway, Ireland

Disciplines

Education View 46 other Masters in Education in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The requirement for entry is a level 8 degree on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) with a minimum overall result of H2.2 (50%+). This requirement is strict, and your application will not be considered if you do not meet it.

Proof of Identification (Birth Certificate, Passport or Driving Licence);

PPS Number (International applicants exempted?);

Undergraduate Degree Transcript (second year results if students are currently completing final year of the degree);

A completed Teaching Council Subject Declaration Form (SDF) for each curricular subject they intend to teach on completion of the PME.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18800 EUR / year

≈ 18800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6600 EUR / year

≈ 6600 EUR / year

Additional Details

Student levy €140 p.a.

Living costs

Galway

Ireland

800 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Who is this course for?

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Galway

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