Study Master in Education at Trinity College Dublin the University of Dublin in Ireland, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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What will I learn?

Unlock new perspectives on education with our Master in Education (M.Ed.) programme. Designed for those looking to engage deeply and critically with the field of education, this stimulating programme allows you to tailor your studies to your unique interests through specialist and flexible open pathways. Whether taken full-time (1 ) or (2–3 ), the M.Ed. focuses on educational research, theory and , with specialised modules that deepen your expertise in your areas of interest.In addition, there is a strong focus on designing and conducting educational research through taught research methods modules and the thesis . There are 5 options you can select from. Four specialised pathways with a direct entry route: Leadership and Policy Drama in Education Higher Education Psychology of Education, and one flexible open pathways entry route (Critical Perspectives - Open Pathways) where you can select a core specialisation (2 modules) and additional electives (2 modules) from the following areas: Arts Education Assessment & ICT in Education Early Intervention Higher Education Inclusive Education Language Education Leadership & Policy Mathematics Education Music in Education Psychology of Education Science & Society Philosophy & Social Policy in Education.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
€13,800.00 (US$ 14,789) per year
Accommodation (Kavanagh Court) - €305 per week.
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin

College Green,

Dublin 2,

Dublin 2,

Dublin,

D02 PN40, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
€13,800.00 (US$ 14,789) per year
Accommodation (Kavanagh Court) - €305 per week.
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin

College Green,

Dublin 2,

Dublin 2,

Dublin,

D02 PN40, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are normally to hold a good honour's degree (normally a 2.1 or equivalent). They should also have two academic referees (applicants with can instead provide one academic and one professional referee). In order to complete the , electronic copies of undergraduate degree transcripts and an up-to-date CV are required. Professional experience in the field of education is desirable.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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