M Ed Music Education Specialism (formerly MA in Music Education)

Modules

The programme is delivered on a full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years) basis. It is a blended programme involving both in-person / hyflex and online delivery.

Full time Specialism Structure

3 specialism electives, 3 core modules, 3 dissertation modules.

Part time Specialism Structure

3 specialism electives, 3 core modules, 3 dissertation modules.

Assessment Modes

A variety of assessment modes are engaged with including a portfolio, and an e-portfolio of practice and scholarship, and a written or capstone dissertation.

*The Capstone dissertation module enables students flexibility to choose how they represent their research. Some disciplines, like music education, are more aligned to applying research and theories in specific contexts and evaluating such using research-based approaches.  It is proposed that students can choose from either a written dissertation or a capstone module (s). Both will be evidence based however the output of the dissertation will be a written academic thesis. The output of the capstone module (s) will consist of an output students developed for their professional context, a demonstration/presentation of such, and a short written report.  Students will develop their work through phases, supported by structured class activities, workshops, supervision meetings and independent research using appropriate methods of inquiry and project development.  

Programme Details

Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time.

Applicants will normally hold either an honours primary degree in Music or in Education. Applicants with a degree in Education should also provide evidence of qualification in Music or submit a portfolio of relevant musical experience in performance or composition.  Music qualifications or the portfolio of musical practice could draw on different genres of music (e.g. Pop/ rock, jazz, traditional, Western classical).

Click here for English language requirements.

EU Applicants

Applications for the Master of Education (M Ed) are now open.

To apply, please complete all the steps below:

1. Download and complete the application form here (application fee Payment Ref Number required).
2. Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee here using Stripe, and return the completed application along with the supporting documents below by email only to  TaughtProgrammes@mic.ul.ie

What to include with your Application

You will be required to send:

1. University transcripts and certificates
2. If English is not your first language/language of qualification, you will require:

• English translation of transcript/qualification
• Your English Language Competency Certificate (Academic IELTS or equivalent)

Applications will close at 5pm on Friday 26 July 2024.

Transferring from another 3rd Level Institution

The transfer route into MIC depends on the content overlap of your new and old course and the number of places on the new course in the year you apply. Before submitting an application you should contact International@mic.ul.ie where we will consider your case with the relevant Head of Department of the course you wish to transfer to.

EU/Non-EU Status Assessments

The designation of a student as being from the EU or a Non-EU country determines the fees they will pay at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) i.e. there may be cases where a non-EU national acquires EEA citizenship during the course of their third level studies and would qualify for EU fees, for example. 

Click here for more information on EU/Non-EU assessments which will be conducted by MIC International office to determine status.

Fees

For Postgraduate Fees click here.

US Students please note that you can apply for Federal Aid.