M Ed in Education for Human Rights and Equality

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

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.

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.

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of their proficiency level English in the form of an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 6.5 - 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in any one component, or IELTS equivalent accepted by UL. Such applicants will also be required to undergo an interview through English.

EU Applicants

Applicants will normally hold a minimum 2.2 Honours Bachelor degree (major award at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) or a major award at Level 9 or a major award at Level 10 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Applicants will normally have a minimum of two years relevant work experience in an education setting and should be currently working in a relevant education setting.

Other applicants who have substantial and relevant prior experience and/or learning will also be considered. Acceptance under this category will be subject to an interview and considered in light of the UL Policy on Accredited Prior Learning.

Applications for September 2025 intake are now open.

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 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 programme and the number of places on the new programme 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 programme 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  there may be cases where a non-EU national acquires EEA citizenship during the programme 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 please click here