Qualification : MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : TAUGHT MASTERS (9)
CAO/MU Apply code : MH53G
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Closing Date : 30 June 2025
The M. Ed. School Guidance Counselling degree is designed to advance the professional development of school guidance counsellors. It builds on the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Guidance Counselling (PGDEGC) and includes participation in regular research-support seminars and consultations with supervisors towards the completion of a thesis.
Start Date: September 2025 (Exact start date to be confirmed)
Duration: 1 year, part-time
- Academic Qualification: Applicants must have successfully completed the one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Guidance and Counselling (PGDEGC) or an equivalent programme, with at least second-class honours, grade 1.
- Thesis Proposal: Applicants must submit a proposal of no less than 2,500 words that:
- Identifies a research issue
- Situates the problem in relevant scholarly literature(s)
- Proposes a research plan
- English Language Proficiency:
- If English is not your first language, proof of proficiency is required. For details on accepted tests and required scores, see here.
- Maynooth University's TOEFL code: 8850
Important: Applicants are required to email the Programme Director, Dr. Ece Gokmenoglu, prior to submitting their application at: [email protected]
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The programme builds on the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Guidance Counselling (PGDEGC) and includes participation in regular research-support seminars and ongoing consultations with supervisors towards the completion of a thesis.
Course Duration: 1 year, part-time
Applications are accepted online only. To make an application please click here.
Required Documents for Application
Please ensure the following documents are uploaded to your application. Failure to provide these documents may delay the processing of your application:
- Evidence of your primary degree
- Academic transcripts
- Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for non-Maynooth University qualifications must accompany your application.
- Maynooth University graduates with qualifications from other institutions should also submit certified copies of those qualifications.
- A copy of your passport
- A personal statement
- An academic letter of recommendation on headed paper which are dated within the last year (from an academic who taught or supervised you in a prior degree program)
- A professional letter of recommendation on headed paper which are dated within the last year (from your current or most recent school management)
- Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable) a Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English to benefit fully from the course of study. For details on accepted English language tests and required scores, see here. This requirement applies to both EU and International applicants.