Graduate Certificate / Diploma / M Ed in Digital Leadership in Education

The programme is comprised of the following core modules:

• Applied Research Project
• Digital Pedagogies
• Digital Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
• Principles and Practice of Research in Education
• Open and Distributed e-leadership
• Digital Literacies and Wellbeing
• Digital Learning Infrastructure
• Dissertation Modules x 2

Full-time Structure: In Semester 1, students complete five core modules (Applied Research Project, Principles and Practice of Research in Education, Digital Pedagogies, Digital EDI and Dissertation 1) In Semester 2, students complete four core modules (Open and Distributed e-leadership, Digital Literacies and Wellbeing, Digital Learning Infrastructure and Dissertation 2)

Part-time Structure: In Semester 1, students complete three core modules (Applied Research Project, Digital Pedagogies, Digital EDI) In Semester 2, students complete three core modules (Open and Distributed e-leadership, Digital Literacies and Wellbeing and Digital Learning Infrastructure).  In Year 2, (i.e. semester 3 & 4) students engage with two core modules in Semester 3 (Principles and Practice of Research in Education and Dissertation 1) and one core module (Dissertation 2) in Semester 4.

Semester 1 Modules

Semester 2 Modules

Applicants should hold a relevant degree / Postgraduate Diploma / Professional Master at 2.2 Honours Level or higher (Level 8 - National Framework of Qualifications).

It is expected that applicants should have a minimum of two years’ experience in education.

Places on the programme will be offered based on the above, based on qualifications, performance at interview (if applicable), language proficiency level (if applicable), and application form.

In cases where the applicant does not meet normal entry requirements, the applicant can be assessed on prior learning in line with University policy and procedures on the Recognition of Prior Learning. The admission procedures will include an interview wherein the prior learning and experience of applicants in education will be assessed.

For English language requirements, click here.

Applications for the Graduate Certificate/Diploma/M Ed in Digital Leadership in Education are now open.

To apply, please complete all the steps below:

1. Download and complete the application form here (application fee Payment Ref ID 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 on 27 June 2025.

Non-EU Applicants

You are advised to contact the MIC International Office before applying:

E: International@mic.ul.ie  I  T: +353 61 204988 /+353 61 774790

Entry requirements may vary according to country of origin. For information that is specific to your home country, click here.

To apply, please complete the following:

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

What to include with your Application

You will be required to send:

1. University transcripts
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)

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 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 information on Postgraduate Fees, click here

US students please note that you may be able to apply for Federal Aid. For more information about fees & funding, click here