Professional Master of Education

If you are considering a career in teaching and have a minimum 2:2 Level 8 background in Business, Languages, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science or Technological Education, this may be the course for you. This two-year programme attracts students who are passionate about their subject(s), have excellent communication skills, and are highly motivated about teaching future generations.
The Professional Master of Education (PME) is a two-year full-time course of study designed to enable graduates to become second level teachers. You will have a Level 9 degree on completion of the programme. You will be recognised to teach across a range of areas including second level education, further education and community settings. The PME at UL caters for a number of subject pathways including: Business, Languages, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science and Technological Education. You can take two separate pathways if you have the necessary Level 8 credits. The PME comprises four semesters. You will be on campus for Semester 1 and 4. You will be off campus in Semester 2 and 3 while you take online classes and complete School Placement. UL organises your School Placement for you. The School of Education at UL is ranked Top 100 Worldwide in the QS Global Rankings. We pride ourselves on the high quality of learning and teaching.

Applicants must possess a relevant primary degree at 2.2 honours level or higher (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland or equivalent) or be about to graduate with such a degree. In line with Teaching Council and HEA protocol, when applying for a place on the Professional Master of Education programme, the PME Applicant is required to make a formal declaration, using a Subject Declaration Form, that he/she:
Holds/will hold, by the date of commencement of the PME programme, a level 8 honours degree
Has studied the relevant number of ECTS credits in the relevant subject area(s) as part of their degree
Has studied higher-level degree content related to the subject area(s) in year 3 or 4 of their degree
Has covered, as part of their degree, the mandatory topics/subjects as set out in the Teaching Council subject requirements
It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that his/her primary degree meets the requirements of the Teaching Council of Ireland for the purposes of teaching their chosen subject(s). Any successful application to join the course is subject to the individual applicant having established and declared for himself/herself that he/she has met this requirement.
Candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. Part of the interview process for Language applicants will take place through the language(s) the applicant has indicated he/she wishes to study on the programme.

Short-listing
Within each subject area, interview priority will be given to candidates who meet the full Teaching Council requirements (content and credits)
Physical Education: All applications will be screened and shortlisted for interviews considering four criteria: (1) Education and awards (undergraduate, postgraduate and respective awards), (2) Relevant work or voluntary experience (subbing, shadowing, etc.), (3) Personal statement (see below), and (4) Application quality (CV format / structure and Subject Declaration Form correctly submitted)
Fully and accurately completed 'Subject Declaration Form(s) in those subjects you believe you will be qualified in. Please ensure that the pages in your Forms are combined into one file for each subject.
Curriculum Vitae
Personal Statement This should include:
Brief background (undergraduate and postgraduate programme(s) done and key learning points in relation to teaching your subject area(s).
Evidence of knowledge of the Teaching Council requirements.
Evidence of experience shadowing, or voluntary work related to your subject area(s).
Considering points 1, 2 and 3, arguments to deserve a place in the programme.
2 pages maximum (Times New Roman 12pt 1.5 line spacing)
Qualification transcripts and awards/certificates
A copy of your birth certificate (long document)/passport
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice. If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate.

IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.