APPLICANT LOGIN | STUDENT LOGIN | ALUMNI ABOUT COURSES SCHOOL OF EDUCATION BLENDED LEARNING REQUEST INFORMATION RESEARCH MEET US PME IN PRIMARY EDUCATION NOW OPEN: SPRING 2022. CLOSING: 1 FEBRUARY AUTUMN 2022. CLOSING: 21 JUNE COURSE INFORMATION REQUEST FIRST NAME* LAST NAME* EMAIL* PHONE NUMBER* TERM OF INTEREST* Select a term Spring 2022 Autumn 2022 Spring 2023 Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 Autumn 2024 Future COUNTY* --Please select-- Antrim Armagh Carlow Cavan Clare Cork Derry Donegal Down Dublin Fermanagh Galway Kerry Kildare Kilkenny Laois Leitrim Limerick Longford Louth Mayo Meath Monaghan Offaly Roscommon Sligo Tipperary Tyrone Waterford Westmeath Wexford Wicklow Other By continuing you agree to be contacted by Hibernia College. OVERVIEW PROGRAMME DETAILS FACULTY REQUIREMENTS AND ADMISSIONS FAQS OUR ACCESSIBLE PRIMARY TEACHING COURSE Are you passionate about teaching young children? With a Professional Master of Education (PME) from Hibernia College, you can register to work as a primary teacher with the Teaching Council of Ireland. You’ll learn to nurture the intellectual and personal development of children, and have the opportunity to instil a love of learning that will remain with them their entire lives. Prior teaching experience is not required to apply. Our PME programme prepares students to become the best teachers they can be. REASONS TO STUDY WITH US ACCESSIBILITY Study from anywhere in Ireland with our PME in Primary Education programme. Our flexible, blended learning approach only requires travel to face-to-face events, Gaeltacht and school placements. EXPERIENCE With nearly 20 years’ experience in initial teacher education, we are Ireland’s largest provider of primary teacher education. Our 10,000 alumni are working at all levels of the Irish education system and across the world. SUPPORT Our online and face-to-face tuition comprises dedicated faculty, tutors, administrative and technical support, all of whom are committed to helping students meet their academic and career goals. FACULTY Our programme is created by teachers, for teachers. Our dedicated and published faculty are educators and active researchers at the forefront of the field of primary education. Learn more about studying with us and our approach to blended learning here. PRIMARY TEACHING COURSE The Professional Master of Education (PME) in Primary Education is a 120-credit award at Level 9 delivered over 24 months. It is a blended learning programme, combining online and face-to-face delivery to develop professionals positioned to be leaders in the field of primary education. The programme consists of a sequence of modules that reflect contemporary issues in education and the skills and knowledge required to be primary school teachers who enable effective student learning. Our emphasis on research ensures that student teachers understand teaching a form of self-critical learning. Student teachers are trained to use evidence-based reflection to continually improve their practice. WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY Hear from former students in our Alumni Profiles. Almuni offer advice to anyone considering the PME programme. They share their own reasons for choosing Hibernia College, prior experience, research during the programme and career plans. KEY INFORMATION Start Dates: Spring and Autumn (start dates approximately April and September) Duration: 24 months Next Intakes: Spring 2022, Autumn 2022 Application Fee: €95 Academic Accreditation: QQI Professional Accreditation: The Teaching Council Gaeilge: 4 weeks in the Gaeltacht (e.g. two weeks in each year) School Experience: 24 weeks in total Tuition Fees:* On acceptance of place: €1,000 deposit and €50 Garda Vetting fee 1st instalment (before course begins): €6,500 2nd instalment (approx. 10 months later): €7,500 Additional costs are incurred for each Gaeltacht stay and are payable to a third-party provider. *There will be a 5% tuition increase from Autumn 2022. Hibernia College Block B, The Merrion Centre, Merrion Road, Dublin 4. Phone: +353 (0)1 661 0168 info@hiberniacollege.net Connect with us CONTACT PRIVACY POLICY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY GAEILGE TESTIMONIALS CAREERS NEWS © 2021 Hibernia College. All rights Reserved. Hibernia College is a private unlimited company registered in Ireland under number 328066 with its registered office at Block B, The Merrion Centre, Merrion Road, Dublin 4. Hibernia College, Coláiste Hibernia and the Hibernia College crest are trademarks of Hibernia College.