Course Details

Course Code(s):
MDEDLETPAD
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
2 Years, Part-Time
Award:
Masters
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Major Award
Faculty: Education and Health Sciences
Course Type: Taught, Professional/Flexible
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Nicolass Blom
Email: Leadership@ul.ie
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Brief Description

QS Ranked Top 100 worldwide (School of Education)

This innovative fully online Master programme is designed to enable teachers, with experience of working in EU and Non EU settings, to obtain a professional qualification that will enhance their career opportunities. The programme builds on the student’s experience of international educational systems and enhances their professional and leadership skills, whilst providing a supportive learning environment. The programme will also yield a global supportive network upon which participants can draw in order to excel as future educational leaders. 

The Masters of Education in Educational Leadership presents a unique opportunity for education providers and organisations to develop leadership and change capacity in an era of significant challenge and change.

Who should do this course? 

Teachers who have worked in international settings who are seeking to update their knowledge and understanding of education policy and practice

Teachers who may seek promotion opportunities at middle or senior management levels.

Teachers completing this course will: 

Gain deeper understanding of educational leadership approaches to critically appraise policy, professional practice and models of effective leadership.

 Appreciate the opportunities for entrepreneurial approaches to leading educational change and for building cultures of leadership through their practice.

 Use key capacity building practices within their school, and professional networks to foster inclusive and supportive leadership.

Acquire change management skills to enable organisational innovation and drive positive change.

Engage with empowerment strategies such as coaching to maximise school effectiveness.

Understand and utilise the dynamics of resource optimisation in the achievement of individual and organisational goals.

For further information click Masters of Education in Educational Leadership Flyer

The two-year fully online programme is designed for teachers at all levels. The programme is designed using flexible learning approaches and distance learning technology. All modules are designed to develop candidates professional autonomy and to build their learning as engaged, critical and reflective practitioners. The course will draw on both Irish, EU and international exemplars, case studies and Irish/international policy and will focus on global issues pertinent to leading educational provision and professional practice. The course will challenge teachers to develop their professional agency and expertise.

Year 1

Autumn SemesterSpring SemesterSummer Semester
  • EN6241 Leadership of Learning and Teaching for Transformation    
  • EN6222 Leading Schools: Culture and Globalisation
  • EN6063 Sustainable Leadership: Dynamics, Resources, Resilience 
  • EN6231 Approaches to Educational Leadership for the 21st Century          
  • EN6232 Leading Educational Change: Policy, People, Practice
  • EN6063 Building Leadership Capacity Through Coaching and Mentoring 

Year 2

Autumn SemesterSpring Semester
  • EN6073 Advanced Research Methods for Educational Leadership                  
  • EN6262 Educational Leadership Dissertation 2 
  • EN6261 Educational Leadership Dissertation 1
 

 

An honours primary degree (2.2) in a relevant or appropriate subject and a teaching qualification recognised by the University of Limerick or suitable equivalent. A minimum of two years relevant educational experience is required (primary, post-primary, further, higher education or other). The English language requirements of the University of Limerick must also be met. The University reserves the right to shortlist & interview applicants.

What to include with your application:

  • A copy of your Birth Cert or Passport
  • Personal Statement (including a paragraph on how you fulfil the entry requirements of the programme)  
  • 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
  • Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

EU - €5,300 per annum*

Non- EU - €12,800 per annum*

*Please note year 2 fees are subject to change

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)

Please click here for information on funding and scholarships.

This course provides teachers with the knowledge, skills and competencies to support their career progression towards Assistant Principal, Deputy Principal and Principal posts.

Fionnghuala King, Principal of Mount St. Michael Sec. School. Claremorris, Co. Mayo "I am an experienced Principal in a secondary school in the west of Ireland. The Masters of Education in Educational Leadership  is providing me with opportunities to engage with research, theory, historical and global trends and practice and most importantly like-minded learning partners to ensure that my leadership of the education of young people is enlightened and assured."