Program Overview
The MEd (Leadership) program is a 90-credit program for Irish educators seeking to enhance their leadership skills. It combines on-campus sessions and online learning, fostering critical thinking, analytical approaches to leadership, and evidence-informed practice. The program emphasizes personal reflection, research competence, and a deep understanding of leadership theories, preparing graduates for advanced leadership roles in the education system.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MEd (Leadership) program is a 90-credit program designed for teachers in the Irish education system who are seeking to develop their leadership skills. It is offered as a part-time program, with a blended delivery format that includes both on-campus sessions and online learning. The program aims to provide a dynamic and transformative learning experience for all students, fostering their critical voice through reading, discussion, peer learning, presentations, and critical review. The program encourages students to become autonomous learners and critical thinkers who will contribute to school and system leadership in education.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Develop students' critical thinking and analytical approaches to leadership.
- Equip students with a deep understanding of leadership theories and their application in addressing organizational issues.
- Enhance students' research skills and competence in evidence-informed practice.
- Foster students' self-reflection and critical evaluation of their leadership skills.
Outline:
The program is structured into two years:
- Year 1: 30 credits, corresponding to the Professional Diploma in Educational Leadership (PDEL) program.
- Year 2: 60 credits, building upon the foundation laid in Year 1.
Course Schedule:
The program includes some face-to-face sessions, typically held on Saturdays to accommodate travel and attendance from all corners of the country. The combination of on-campus days and online teaching and learning provides a dynamic and transformative learning experience for all students.
Individual Modules:
The program offers a variety of modules, including:
- Leadership and Development Theories: This module explores prominent leadership theories and their application in addressing organizational issues.
- Research Skills and Competence: This module introduces students to a range of research methods within both quantitative and qualitative paradigms.
Assessment:
The program employs a range of assessment strategies, including:
- Individual and group class presentations
- Group assignments
- Case study and applied analytical studies
Teaching:
The program employs a wide variety of teaching and learning approaches, including:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Collaborative groupwork
- Problem-based learning activities These activities are delivered in a blended/online format using a judicious mix of on-campus weekend seminars and synchronous online tasks and activities.
Careers:
The program is aimed at those with some teaching experience in primary or post-primary schools in Ireland who would like to either move into a leadership position or challenge the way they think about their work in a variety of ways. The program equips graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in leadership roles within schools and the wider education community.
Other:
The program is intended to provide a dynamic and transformative learning experience for all students. It is committed to developing our students' critical voice through reading, discussion, peer learning, presentations, and critical review. These participative learning experiences have been tried and tested by us and ensure that high quality learning outcomes are achieved. The program encourages students to become autonomous learners and critical thinkers who will contribute to school and system leadership in education.
EU Year 1 - € 3910 ddEU Year 2 - € 7680 dd dd"Please note that Year 2 MEd Leadership fees quoted are valid only for students entering Year 2 in the academic year 2024/25. Year 2 fees for subsequent years are subject to change.
