Education & Teaching courses in Ireland

120-Hour Advanced International TEFL Course The 120-Hour TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Course is a fully online, internationally recognised qualification designed for those who want to begin teaching English abroad or online. This course provides essential training in core teaching methodology, classroom management, lesson planning and grammar awareness, equipping you with the skills and confidence…

INTRODUCTION Many laws impact the day–to–day running of schools, from admissions policies to liability for negligence, to the place of religion in the classroom. In the modern educational environment, it is essential that principals, assistant principals, home school liaisons, teachers of all levels and those in management positions are familiar with this legal matrix. This…

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 requirements involved in teaching through Irish? Would you like to focus on…

The Applied Social Research course is designed for graduates in the Social Sciences who want to develop their research skills and gain employment in the area of research. This Masters is equally suited to those who wish to build research skills for application in their current work environments. The course also provides a strong foundation…

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…

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…

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. Key Features The programme will introduce students to key ideas, concepts and…

This Certificate is a Level 9 Special Purpose Award and an embedded exit award of the MA in Education, Learning and Development programme. The programme is designed to meet the needs of educators and practitioners who support adults learners in their workplace e.g. Learning and Development specialists, role holders working in a Human Resources department,…

This part-time programme fully meets the requirements of the Irish Bishops Conference. During it, youll study four core modules: Religious Education; Introduction to Theology; Spirituality, Liturgy and Sacraments; and Moral and Systematic Theology. Benefit from a flexible study programme Taught by leading experts in the area of Catholic education, religious education, beliefs and values 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…

The Postgraduate Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion in Further Education and Training provides opportunities for participants to develop professional understanding and knowledge through study, practice, and critical reflection on their experiences as a Further Education and Training (FET) teacher. It is designed to help participants develop innovative professional ideas and practice to support learners with…

This programme, the only member of The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate outside the US, will help you hone your writing, research, analytical and leadership skills to the highest standards. The four-year, part-time programme is open to professionals working in education or related fields. Youll get the chance to work with leading experts and…

Primary Education with the possibility of a further year for a Masters Degree (M.Ed.). Entry to the Masters Programme depends on the achievement of a specified minimum QCA in the Graduate Diploma. It then involves attending one taught module in Research Methods and undertaking a substantial dissertation on an approved topic. The course is jointly…

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 of 12 hours per week with students who need learning support or special education. Teachers employed by…

The English Language Teaching programme is aimed at both new and experienced teachers of English as a foreign or second language. Preference is given to applicants with relevant teaching experience. However, applicants without English language teaching experience will be encouraged to take the English Language Teaching Practice electives. All applicants are expected to show proficiency…

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…

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…

This part-time programme gives teachers across primary, post-primary and special education contexts the skills to recognise autistic students educational strengths and needs and help them thrive. Gain in-depth skills to support autistic students Modules are delivered in-person and online, and youll get the chance to visit a classroom setting to observe what youve learned put…

During the 1.5-year-course, youll focus on reflective practice and personal growth through counselling and placement experience to nurture personal and professional development. Gain skills to grow your career Students will be selected based on their academic achievement and professional experience, as well as their willingness to commit to the demands of the programme and their…

This programme is open to primary and post-primary teachers who provide special education teaching, teachers in special schools and classes, and special education teachers in further education and alternative settings.* Youll gain an understanding of important principles and concepts of inclusion and special education, and learn more about short and long-term planning and inclusive pedagogies…

The Graduate Diploma in Social, Personal and Health Education and Relationships and Sexuality Education SPHE/RSE, the first of its kind in an Irish context, is funded by the Department of Education (DE) under an initiative to provide pathways for progression for post-primary teachers and to build capacity and leadership within the teaching profession in relation…

The Graduate Diploma in Adult and Further Education is a one-year full-time programme providing an academic qualification for teachers in adult and further education. The programme is recognised by the Teaching Council as a professional teaching qualification for the Further Education sector and will enhance participants’ knowledge and skills with modules focused on the theory…

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…

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…

The flexible, part-time Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management (M Ed ELM) extends Mary Immaculate College’s strong commitment to the principle of professional development in the education system. The programme supports those interested in and/or involved with leadership and management in a multitude of educational contexts in gaining new skills and knowledge to…

he 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…

This two-year, part-time M Ed in Religious Education will provide an opportunity for advanced study in the foundations, pedagogies, critical perspectives, contemporary issues and research in the field of religious education; enabling participants to reflect critically and creatively on the application of these insights to a variety of educational contexts. The programme, designed for teachers and…

The faith and spirituality-based programme is open to anyone interested in a professional caring role. It focuses on ecumenism and interreligious worldviews in a secular environment. During your study, youll develop pastoral counselling skills and competencies, and learn more about theology and educational and psychological disciplines. Youll also study liturgy, prayer, community-building and faith development,…

META takes a collective arts approach. This two-year part-time programme is neither an integrated arts programme nor a programme in any specific discipline. Students examine a range of practices in arts education in primary, secondary and other educational contexts; scrutinising practices in music, visual arts, drama, dance, literature and film education. They interrogate the theories…

Our Masters has been designed to meet the needs of educators and practitioners who support adults learners in their workplace e.g. Learning and Development specialists, role holders working in a Human Resources department, self-employed trainers, instructional designers or lecturers in higher education. Below are some of the benefits of enrolling: Master the various techniques to…