In this programme, youll learn how to prevent and address childrens literacy difficulties, and how to effectively integrate literacy across the school curriculum. Youll also explore ways to develop imagination and creativity with contributions from various artistic organisations such as Poetry Ireland, the Irish Museum of Modern Art and the DCU School of Arts Education and Movement.
Get set for a fulfilling career
Modules are delivered in-person and online, and consider childrens language and literacy needs in English and Irish. This part-time course offers flexible learning to accommodate working professionals.
As a graduate, you can pursue leadership roles in schools or national organisations such as the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment and the Professional Development Service for Teachers. Youll also have the skills to work in third-level institutions, education centres, NGOs and organisations designed to improve literacy.
| Course Location | Glasnevin, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 9 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | Dublin City University |
| Course Duration | 2 years part-time |
| Entry Requirements | This programme is run on a cyclical basis, with the next intake in September 2025. The programme will be open to qualified teachers. While it is primarily targeted at primary teachers, second level teachers who specialise in literacy would also be eligible. Other professionals in the education community with appropriate professional qualifications are also eligible. Standard entry procedures for international applicants and for applicants with disabilities apply. Candidates are required to have a Level 8 qualification in education, at minimum H2.2. Relevant professional experience is desirable. Other professionals in the education community with appropriate professional qualifications are also eligible. Due to the specialist nature of this programme, additional criteria may be used to assess suitability to undertake this programme. For further information, please contact the Programme Chair using the contact details above. Dates for Submission of Applications EU Applicants This programme is run on a cyclical basis, with the next intake in September 2025. |
| Career Path | The Master of Education in Literacy Professional Practice (MEDLPP) programme is designed to meet the professional and personal needs of teachers and educators seeking to acquire deep expertise in literacy. It is a research-to-practice based qualification which is intended for those who wish to interrogate the research base on the creative, aesthetic, affective and cognitive dimensions of literacy and to systematically test relevant theories and evidence-based practices and in so doing to develop new insights and ways of working that respond to the needs of children within their school and classroom contexts. It will also support the ongoing development of key skills and dispositions in teachers relating to creative and adaptive problem solving, effective communication and ways of acting as agents of transformation and change within the system. It is also suitable for those seeking posts of responsibility for literacy within schools, or leadership in literacy in other relevant educational contexts. |
The Masters in Arts Education Practice (MEd AEP) is an innovative new programme for teachers, artists and arts education advocates which takes a progressive approach to arts-based education and values a transdisciplinary approach while honouring the distinct nature of each practice.
During this two-year course, youll discover how to empower, motivate and engage children.
This two-year, full-time programme encourages a student-centred and creative approach to teaching and learning, and gives you the skills and knowledge needed for todays classrooms.
