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Mary Immaculate College
Welcome to MIC. With 12 undergraduate degree programmes, a host of postgraduate programmes to doctoral level in Education and the Liberal Arts, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses and numerous access and inclusion pathways, we are sure to have a programme for you.
Contact us now to find out how you can be part of Mary Immaculate College’s (MIC) vibrant and intellectually rigorous postgraduate community of over 100 PhD scholars and 250 Masters students.
Apply now for one of the diverse suite of programmes from graduate diploma to PhD level in the areas of the Liberal Arts and Education. Full-time, part-time and distance learning, taught and research programmes available.
Prosper with the support of the Research and Graduate School that provides postgraduate students with:
- Innovative and creative learning environments
- Supportive supervisory contexts
- Graduate skills training
- And a range of financial supports
Enquire below for programme details and application procedures
| MA in Education and The Arts (META) META has a collective arts approach. It is neither an integrated arts programme nor a programme in any specific discipline and will examine the issues, practices and theories that underpin music, visual arts, dance, drama and literature in education. |
| An Teastas iarchéime i dTeagasc Ábharbhunaithe (TTA) An Teastas iarchéime i dTeagasc Ábharbhunaithe (TTA) san Iarbhunscolaíocht Lán-Ghaeilge agus Ghaeltachta. Who is the programme for? Are you a subject teacher in a Gaelcholáiste, in Aonad Lán-Ghaeilge or in a Gaeltacht post-primary school? Would you like to improve your Irish-language competence or ability? Would you like to undertake professional development specifically based on the particular… |
| Certificate / Diploma / M Ed in Digital Leadership in Education The Certificate / Diploma / M Ed in Digital Leadership in Education is designed for those working in education to support them to lead, design, implement and evaluate an integrated and innovative model of digital learning within their educational contexts. Learners will work collaboratively to solve problems that explore the elements key to a successfully… |
| Certificate in Christian Leadership in Education The part-time Certificate in Christian Leadership in Education at Mary Immaculate College is designed to augment other qualifications participants may have achieved in areas of leadership and management so that they have the knowledge, competence and skills needed to lead a faith-based school. The programme will introduce students to key ideas, concepts and principles that… |
| Certificate/Diploma/ M Ed in Middle Leadership and Mentoring The innovative Certificate in Middle Leadership and Mentoring is a one-year, part-time blended programme providing an academic qualification for teachers in professional studies and will be offered by and located at MIC’s Thurles campus. Year 2 offers opportunities to progress to a Diploma qualification and subsequently to that of Master’s level. Endorsed by the Centre… |
| Degree of Master of Education (M.Ed.) The Master of Education degree programme is a two-year, part-time programme presented through a combination of weekend study and independent study. The programme covers theories, principles and practices in contemporary educational settings and is designed for all those interested in enhancing their professional knowledge, understandings and skills. Teaching and learning methods include; lectures, workshops, presentations,… |
| Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice The Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice is an innovative and flexible professional development programme for those who teach in Higher Education. This fully online/blended programme aims to encourage and promote best practice in Higher Education teaching, learning and assessment that empowers staff and students to be responsive to the changing needs of the Higher Education… |
| Graduate Certificate/Diploma/MA in Autism Studies The Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and MA in Autism Studies are accredited by the University of Limerick and are delivered as a partnership between Mary Immaculate College and Middletown Centre for Autism. They are taught by experienced professionals from both MIC and Middletown Centre for Autism using both online and face-to-face teaching methods. Both agencies… |
| Graduate Diploma / M.Ed. in Special Educational Needs Combined Post-Graduate Diploma Programme of Continuous Professional Development for teachers involved in Learning Support and Special Education This programme, which is organised by the Department of Special Education, is for Learning Support teachers, Resource Teachers, LS/RTs, teachers in Special Schools, qualified teachers who are designated Learning Support or Resource Teachers, and who spend a minimum… |
| M Ed in Education for Human Rights and Equality The timely Masters of Education in Education for Human Rights and Equality is a two year part-time, programme providing an academic qualification for educators interested in human rights and equality offered by MIC Thurles. The programme is designed to develop participants’ knowledge and critical understanding of human rights and equality in the field of education… |
| M Ed in Education for Sustainability and Global Citizenship The Master of Education degree programme in Education for Sustainability and Global Citizenship is a two-year, part-time blended programme offering a focus on climate justice, outdoor learning, biodiversity, intercultural education, peace studies and children’s agency. In response to current contemporary issues of climate change, a loss in biodiversity and challenges to world peace challenges for… |
| M Ed in Leadership of Wellbeing in Education The promotion of wellbeing is gaining an increased profile in many settings including education. Hence the importance and relevance of the new M Ed in Leadership of Wellbeing in Education programme in Mary Immaculate College. This two-year part-time Level 9 programme will provide participants with the skills to assume leadership positions in the promotion of… |
| M Ed in Religious Education Mary Immaculate College is pleased to announce a new postgraduate programme—the Master of Education in Religious Education—which will explore the rich and complex academic discipline of Religious Education (RE). RE plays an important role in developing religious literacy, identity and imagination; promoting creative and critical thinking; offering a space for questioning and reflection; and fostering… |
| M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management Mary Immaculate College is pleased to announce a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management (MEd ELM). This new Master’s programme grows from and extends Mary Immaculate College’s strong commitment to the principle of professional development in the education system. The MEd ELM aims to develop participants’ knowledge, skills, beliefs, values and professional practices… |
| MA in Christian Leadership in Education The Masters of Arts in Christian Leadership in Education is an innovative postgraduate programme leading to a professional qualification. The degree is under the auspices of Mary Immaculate College and is awarded by the University of Limerick. The programme will help build much needed educational capacity, respond to the widespread desire for an authentic personal… |
| MA in Music Education MIC’s Department of Arts Education and Physical Education, in association with the Department of Music, offer this specialised Masters in Music Education. The degree involves an exploration of music teaching and learning processes from a range of social science perspectives and involves interdisciplinary studies in Education, Music and other related fields. This blended learning programme… |
| Professional Diploma in Adult and Further Education The Professional Diploma in Education (FE) is recognised by the Teaching Council as a professional teaching qualification for the Further Education sector. It should also be of interest to people working in other sectors in adult education and lifelong learning. Candidates will normally have a degree (or equivalent at Level 8) or a qualification at… |
| Professional Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology The Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology (DECPsy) is a highly sought-after three-year, full-time professional training course for candidates interested in pursuing a career as an educational psychologist. This course will equip candidates with the necessary competencies to work in a range of autonomous and collaborative professional roles that are performed by educational psychologists (EPs)… |
| Structured PhD in Education The Structured PhD programme is a four year structured programme which involves coursework in research methods, core and optional discipline specific courses and generic skills and training. Modules are delivered during the week and weekends. Students are allocated supervisors and work with a supervisory panel. There is periodic assessment and guidance to ensure you complete… |
| Structured PhD/M Ed in Literacy Education The Structured PhD/M Ed in Literacy Education is a two-year Masters programme or a four-year Doctoral programme which endeavours to promote the development of research, critical thinking and communication skills within the context of the evolving nature of literacy in the twenty first century. In line with national and international recommendations, this programme seeks to… |
| Graduate Diploma / M.Ed. in Information and Communication Technologies in Primary Education The Information and Communication Technologies course is designed to provide practicing primary teachers with a holistic approach to the use and application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the Primary School. Teachers will learn how to skilfully and creatively use ICT to support a wide variety of teaching and learning goals as well as… |
| Master of Arts in STEM Education The Master of Arts degree programme in STEM (Science, technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education is a two-year, part-time programme offering a focus on integrative and innovative approaches to STEM education through exploring socially responsive teaching and research informed by national and international developments in school and education settings. The programme is intended for teachers and… |
| Professional Master of Education The Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching) is a two-year, full-time Level 9 postgraduate professional teacher education programme designed to qualify graduates as primary teachers. A key element of the PME is practice-oriented inquiry where students interrogate experiences and forge new understandings, integrating educational theory and practice through structured reflection and research applications. The programme… |
| MA in History This programme consists of six taught modules and a 20,000 word dissertation. Accredited modules include: Revolutionary Ireland, 1789-1803; The American Irish, 1850-1920; Irish Communities in Early Modern Europe; Science and Enlightenment in Early Modern Europe; Race, gender and ethnicity in the United States in historical perspective; The evolution of popular culture 1750-1950; Oral History: Theory… |
| MA / M Sc Environment, Society and Culture The MA/M Sc Environment, Society and Culture focuses on the interplay between natural environment and human society, and covers a range of advanced topics across human and physical geography, drawing heavily on MIC staff research expertise. This programme is highly flexible, for instance allowing students to choose, principally via their dissertation research, whether to pursue… |
| MA Climate, Justice & Sustainability The MA Climate, Justice and Sustainability tackles the most pressing global issue of our time – how to manage human exploitation of our natural environment sustainably, and fairly. This is a unique programme, involving a collaboration between MIC’s Departments of Geography and Philosophy, covering fundamental issues such as environmental ethics and climate justice, as well… |
| MA in Applied Linguistics (On Campus; Blended; Online) The course is aimed primarily at Language Teachers and other language professionals. The Masters in Applied Linguistics aims to provide a broad-based course of study in language description (language systems: grammar, lexis and phonology), theories of Applied Linguistics, theories of Second Language Acquisition, frameworks for the study of discourse, sociolinguistics, as well as specialist research… |
| MA in Modern English Literature Aims of the Programme • To widen and deepen student’s knowledge and appreciation of English literature and contemporary critical theory • To familiarise students with traditional and modern technological sources for research in English literature • To equip students with the knowledge and skills required for doctoral studies • To enhance students’ career opportunities |
| Structured PhD in Applied Linguistics This doctoral programme in Applied Linguistics is a four-year fulltime programme which includes a combination of taught modules (in year 1 of the programme) and individual research, the principal component being the doctoral thesis. In tandem with the doctoral thesis, this programme aims to enhance the professional knowledge of language teachers and language professionals by… |
| Structured PhD in Contemporary Irish Studies The Structured PhD in Contemporary Irish Studies at Mary Immaculate College aims to provide a suite of modules that are focused on contemporary issues in Irish society, politics and culture. The focus will be on contemporary Irish studies, and how, specifically, the study of a series of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary areas of the Irish experience… |
| MA in Local History This programme is offered jointly by faculty from the Department of History, Mary Immaculate College and the Department of History, University of Limerick. The programme meets the needs of graduates in history, or in related disciplines (e.g. Irish studies, human geography, archaeology, anthropology) who wish to carry out historical research, especially in relation to a… |
| MA in Media Studies The Master of Arts in Media Studies is an innovative programme offered by Mary Immaculate College, Limerick and the University of Limerick. The programme takes place on both campuses and will run during the day time in 2015-16. Students can avail of the fine study and recreational facilities on the South Circular Road and in… |
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Mary Immaculate College
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