Education courses

Dublin City University

Professional Master Of Education (primary Teaching) in Dublin City University

  • Duration : 2 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Postgraduate
  • Tuition & fees : € 15,000 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 92
  • PTE : 63


About Professional Master Of Education (primary Teaching) in Dublin City University

The programme aims to develop graduates who:

  • Are competent, professional and knowledgeable in their approach to teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment;
  • Become adaptive experts and critically reflective practitioners who continue to grow and learn throughout their careers;
  • Facilitate the holistic development of all children in terms of their emotional, social, personal, physical, creative, spiritual and intellectual capacities, promoting their agency across all areas of school life;
  • Recognise and meet the needs of all learners with insight, expertise and respect;
  • Become collaborative, supportive and committed members of school communities, learning communities and the teaching profession;
  • Engage in ethical practice informed by a critical concern for social justice, equality and care and respect for others locally and globally, and recognise all children as citizens, rights-holders and active agents in their own learning.

Careers

The PME is not only a gateway to the primary teaching profession, but also to a number of other careers in the areas of educational administration, consulting, content writing, research and educational policy.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Typically, you need a First Class Bachelor’s degree from a recognised top ranked university and/or affiliated colleges with a minimum of 60% average across all semesters. Students who have studied at a lower tiered institution may be considered with an overall average mark of 65% or above.  

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS for Postgraduate Taught Programmes: Overall score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one skill.  Additionally DCUBS require 6.5 in Speaking and Writing.
  • TOEFL: Total Score of 92. DCU Business School additionally requires all section scores 21 or above.
  • PTE Academic: Minimum score of 63, with no section score below 59

Dublin City University Highlights 

University Type Public University
Campus Setting Urban
Establishment Year 1975
No. of Campuses 3
No. of Residence Halls 3
International students 2,337
71% in UG, 29% in PG courses
Research Funding ~35 million EUR
Cost of Attendance ~22,500 EUR
Applications Accepted Online/Offline
Work-Study Available
Intake Type Semester wise
Mode of Program Full time and online

Dublin City University Average Tution fees And Other Expenses

Foreign students who wish to enrol at Dublin City University must be aware of the associated costs in order to budget appropriately and apply for scholarships when needed. The tuition costs for well-known programmes and other expenses related to studying in Ireland are covered below.

Tuition Fee for Dublin City University

Here are the details of the UG and PG fees for international students planning to study at any of the following faculties. 

Programs UG (EUR) PG (EUR)
Engineering 15,000 17,000
Business 14,000 16,000-19,000
Humanities 15,000 15,000
Science 15,000 15,000
Education 12,600 13,700

Dublin City University Cost of Living

The cost of living here includes monthly expenses an international student would require to study at Dublin City University:

Expense Monthly Cost (EUR)
Rent (On-campus) 692-1216
Rent (Off-campus) 850-1300
Food 250
Travel 132
Books and Materials 75
Medical 45
Miscellaneous 178
Total Approximately 2,222
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

€ 15,000

Total

€ 15,000