Qualification : MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : TAUGHT MASTERS (9)
CAO/MU Apply code : MH47G
CAO Points :
Closing Date : 30 June 2025
T-M.Ed. ELM is part of the Future Leaders Pathway Programme. This top-up masters programme (Level 9, 30 ECTS) is for graduates of recognised postgraduate educational leadership and/or educational management diploma programmes. A minimum of a postgraduate diploma in educational leadership and/or management or cognate areas e.g. school leadership (60 credit, level 8 threshold) will be required for entry to the programme.
Note: there must be a gap of at least one academic year between completion of the recognised postgraduate educational leadership and/or educational management diploma programmes and application to this top up Masters programme.
The Future Leaders Pathway Programme is designed for teachers/educators at all levels who are seeking or who are already in leadership roles, as well as for those who are seeking to develop leadership skills in their educational settings. The programme is designed specifically to build your knowledge, competence and expertise as you undertake your education leadership journey. It is designed and delivered by experienced leaders, educators and academics from a variety of professional education roles and has input from national and international academic/practitioner experts in the areas of educational leadership and management. The T-M.Ed. ELM programme is a nationally and internationally recognised qualification from the National University of Ireland, Maynooth at level 9 on the NFQ.
Please see FAQ.
This is a top-up qualification for graduates of recognised postgraduate educational leadership and/or educational management diploma programmes. A minimum of a postgraduate diploma in educational leadership and/or management or cognate areas e.g. school leadership (60 credit, NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree) will be required for entry to the programme.
Note: there must be a gap of at least one academic year between completion of the recognised postgraduate educational leadership and/or educational management diploma programmes and application to the new top up Masters programme.
Graduates of MU's past leadership programmes, i.e., Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership programme (HDEDL/MH61G) and Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management programme (HDEDMG/MH59G) are eligible to apply.
Graduates from non-Maynooth University postgraduate diplomas in educational leadership and/or educational management programmes (60 credit, NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree) i.e. from other universities are eligible to apply.
The Top-up Master in Educational Leadership and Management result will be calculated based on 30 credits only, made up of modules ED684 and ED685, see details of these in the module list below (Approved Academic Council December 2019).
Note places on the T-M.Ed. ELM are limited, so the closing date is provisional. There is a limit to the number of applications accepted, and places are allocated on a first come first served basis. The MU Apply application process will close when places have been filled and applicants should apply early to avoid disappointment.
However, we will offer a waiting list option. If MU Apply is closed and you are interested in applying for this course, please email [email protected] and [email protected] to register your interest.
There is no option to defer.
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Students complete two modules in order for students to be awarded T-M.Ed. ELM degree:
| Modules |
| ED684- Research Methods (10 credits) |
| ED685- Capstone Project (20 credits) |
Course duration: 9 months part-time
For more details on the course structure click here
Online application only. To make an application please click here.
To apply for your chosen postgraduate study at Maynooth University, please ensure you have the following documents to make an application:
- Evidence of your primary degree
- Evidence of your postgraduate diploma in educational leadership and/or management or cognate areas e.g. school leadership (60 credit, level 8 threshold)
- Academic transcripts
- A copy of your passport
Please note the documents listed above must be uploaded to your application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide a copy of their birth certificate or a valid passport.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.
Note places on the T-M.Ed. ELM are limited, so the closing date is provisional. There is a limit to the number of applications accepted, and places are allocated first come first served.
Please email [email protected] and [email protected] to register your interest.
There is no option to defer.