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Applicants will normally hold a minimum 2.2 Honours Bachelor degree (major award at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) or a major award at Level 9 or a major award at Level 10 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Applicants will normally have a minimum of two years relevant work experience in an education setting and should be currently working in a relevant education setting.

Other applicants who have substantial and relevant prior experience and/or learning will also be considered. Acceptance under this category will be subject to an interview and considered in light of the UL Policy on Accredited Prior Learning.

Applications for the M Ed in Educational Leadership & Management are now open.

Please Note: This programme is not open to applications from non-EU countries. Application fees are non-refundable due to applicant ineligibility. See International programme listing here.

EU Applications

To apply, please complete all the steps below:

1. Download and complete the application form here (application fee Payment Ref Number required).
2. Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee here using , and return the completed application and transcripts by email: to TaughtProgrammes@mic.ul.ie.

What to include with your Application

You will be required to send:

1. University transcripts and certificates (including 91ÖÆƬ³§ and UL transcripts is applicable).
2. If English is not your first language/language of qualification, you will require:

• English translation of transcript/qualification
• Your English Language Competency Certificate (Academic IELTS or equivalent)

Closing date for applications is 4pm, Friday 10 July 2026.

For fees click here.