The Professional Master of Education (PME) in

Primary Education

HIBERNIACOLLEGE

OverviewThe Professional Master of Education (PME) in Primary Education at Hibernia College is the recognised postgraduate qualification for primary school teaching.

It is a 120-credit award at Level 9 and the duration of the programme is two years (24 months). It is a flexibly delivered blended learning programme, combining online content, virtual learning environments and face-to-face delivery to develop professionals and experts who are positioned to be leaders in the field of primary education.

Entry RequirementsAll applicants must hold:

• A primary degree, National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 8.

• Leaving Certificate requirements as below: Please note the introduction of new entry requirements from Autumn 2021.

Further Information: advisor@hiberniacollege.net

01 7999277

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Proposed Module Structure

Teaching Foundations 15 credits

Pedagogy 1: Physical, Arts and Inclusive Education

10 credits

Pedagogy 2: Language, Literacy, Numeracy and ICT

15 credits

School Placement: Research and Evidence-Based Practice

20 credits

Pedagogy 3: Ethical, Social, Personal and Early Childhood Education

10 credits

Pedagogy 4: Social, Scientific and Development Education

10 credits

Advanced School Placement 20 credits

Research 10 credits

Nua-Ghaeilge 1 5 credits

Nua-Ghaeilge 2 5 credits

Key PointsAcademic accreditation: HETAC Level 9 (Awarded by QQI)

Duration: Two years (24 months)

Candidates for the programme are selected based on their performance in a General interview and a Gaeilge interview.

Gaeilge4 weeks in the Gaeltacht (2 weeks in year 1 and 2 weeks in year 2)

School Placement

24 weeks, these take place over the 2 years

Blended LearningThe unique nature of the Hibernia College blended learning environment gives students an optimal opportunity to engage in conventional face-to-face workshops, peer teaching, school placement and face-to-face lectures supported by interactive online tutorials, webinars, forum engagement and presentations. This offers an accessible and flexible programme for students while ensuring and maintaining strict academic standards.

2020 & Spring 2021 Beginning Autumn 2021

Subject Grade Grade

Irish C3* Higher Level H4* C2 Higher Level H4

English

D1 Ordinary Level O5 C2 Ordinary Level O4

Or Or

E Higher Level H7 E Higher Level H7

Maths

D3 Ordinary Level O6 C2 Ordinary Level O4

Or Or

E Higher Level H7 E Higher Level H7

* College requirements.