Professional Master of Education (Post-Primary) | DC905
Application and Additional Information
All Applicants must apply through the DCU Student Application Portal - and applications for 2024/25 will open on Monday 4th November 2024.
Please note that as part of the application process you will be required to complete Subject Declaration Form(s) for the curricular subject(s) you intend to teach on completion of the PME. These form(s) must be completed in full during the application process, as it is not possible to update form(s) once the application is submitted.
No applicant should attempt to complete the application without first reading the instructions on this webpage. For a printable copy of these instructions, please download Guidance Notes here.
Application Instructions
Applicants for admission to the Professional Master of Education (Post-Primary Teaching) beginning in Autumn 2025 at Dublin City University are required to complete an application by Monday 10th February 2025. The application fee is €100 and must be paid online via the DCU Student Application Portal. All supporting documentation must be uploaded by Monday 24th February 2025 onto the DCU Student Application Portal. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of information supplied in the online form together with accompanying documentation.
It is the applicant's responsibility to supply complete and accurate information.
Each offer of a place on the Professional Master of Education (Post-Primary teaching) programme will be PROVISIONAL pending verification of information supplied by the applicant and fulfilment of other offer conditions including securing of a School Placement. In all cases, applicants must hold an eligible Level 8 degree (or equivalent) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) which meet the Teaching Council Curricular Subject Requirements. If information supplied is found to be false or incomplete the absolute right is reserved to cancel the offer and in extreme circumstances registration may be deferred or discontinued until the requirements are met and the university will NOT accept any responsibility for arrangements, commitments or liabilities undertaken by the applicant on foot of the offer.
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above.
Offers
An email from the DCU Student Application Portal will alert applicants to check their application status. Please ensure that the email address provided in the online application is active. Applicants who receive an offer should confirm acceptance by the specified date in order to secure a place.
Please note that canvassing of any kind will disqualify an applicant. Applications will not be discussed with third parties.
Closing Dates:
Application Closing Date: Monday 10th February 2025
Please note that no late applications will be accepted.
Apply to the DCU Student Application Portal – Programme Code DC905
Documentation Closing Date: Monday 24th February 2025
(Uploading only allowed - Certified Copies of Transcripts | *School Placement Form | Copy of a valid passport | Employer Reference (if claiming points for professional work experience)
*School Placement Form - in exceptional circumstances where securing placement is delayed for any reason: 11th July 2025 (5.00pm)
Final Year Certified Transcripts: 11th July 2025 (5.00pm)
Applicants in final year of study must submit a certified copy of final transcript confirming overall result for verification purposes by 14th July 2025 (portal page/web printouts are not acceptable).
All entry requirements should be met before the commencement of the programme.
Offers will be made in Early April 2025.
Queries on completed applications
Queries on applications may be emailed to pgedapplications@dcu.ie. Please include the programme code (DC905) in the subject line of your email.
Please see our FAQ Page for further information.
Commencement of Programme
The programme commences in September 2025.
Dublin City University reserves the right not to consider applications, and to cancel any offers of places, in cases where requested information has not been supplied in FULL or where falsified or misleading information has been supplied.
No responsibility will be accepted for any loss or hardship arising from failure to supply FULL correct and complete information at the appropriate time.
All Applicants must provide the following supporting documentation by 24th February 2025*. Please read the Guidance Notes before submitting documentation:
- PME Additional Questionnaire - Completed through the Application Portal
- Teaching Council Subject Declaration Forms (Online) - Download Here - Upload to Application Portal
- School Placement Form - Download Here - Upload to Application Portal
- References - Completed through the Application Portal (Only required if claiming work experience for points purposes)
- Transcripts - Upload available transcripts to date to the Application Portal. *If you are still completing your Undergraduate Degree you must upload final copies by the 11th of July 2025.
- A copy of a valid Passport - Upload through the Application Portal
Applicants should be very clearly aware that, in completing the Online Form, and accompanying documentation, they accept all the directions and conditions set out in same and on the website.
You are asked to complete an online form relating to your subject specialism, your degree results, additional qualifications, and professional experience. Applicants are required to answer accurately and to the best of your knowledge. Evidence to support your answers will be collected in the form of supporting documentation (results transcripts for example) and checked when we assess your application. A points scoring system is used to calculate your score from which places are allocated and information on the Points Scoring System can be accessed here.
If you are unable to provide evidence to support your answers, your application will not be progressed to the next stage of selection.
Applicants are required to give the results in an overall percentage mark or GPA format only. Please submit a statement from your University confirming your ECTS if it is not clear from your transcripts.
Applicants are strongly advised to read the full Guidance Notes on answering these questions before submitting a response.
Applicants are required to fill out the relevant Subject Declaration Form(s) during the application process for the subject(s) they intend to teach on completion of the PME. These must be completed in full and uploaded to the DCU Student Application Portal. Please ensure you read the Guidance Notes BEFORE submitting these forms with regard to how they should be completed.
Please find list of Subject Specialisms offered in DCU here
Applicants should secure a school placement in advance of completing their application to the programme. Applicants must upload a completed 'School Placement Form' at the time of application. In exceptional circumstances where an applicant has not secured a placement by the time of application, a conditional offer may be issued. If an applicant has not secured a placement by 11th July 2025 their offer will be withdrawn. Only students with a secured placement can register with DCU for the programme.
For information regarding getting a school placement please click here.
If you are claiming points for professional work experience and you have indicated this in the “Relevant Professional Experience” section on the PME Additional Questionnaire form, you will be asked to complete the Recommendation request form nominating your referee. This will be displayed under Supplemental Items and Documentation on your account in the DCU Student Application Portal. Your nominated referee will be sent an email, inviting them to complete your reference request. Once they have completed the reference request you will receive an email of the recommendation confirmation. Please note this supplemental item will remain outstanding until your nominated referee has completed your recommendation request. References must be received by the published timeline to be considered in the final points calculation.
Undergraduate (Final Year) An original copy or a certified* photocopy of the Full Transcript/Statement of Results obtained on the completion of EACH year of study to date (not ERASMUS or equivalent) should be uploaded to the DCU Student Application Portal.
Graduate Applicants An original copy or a certified* photocopy of the Full Transcript/Statement of Results obtained on the completion of EACH year of study to date should be uploaded to the DCU Student Application Portal.
*Certified transcripts must bear a stamp / signature of the institution from which they were awarded.
Applications will be assessed by the DCU admissions team and will be placed in order of merit. The DCU admissions team will NOT be able to assess your application unless you clearly indicate that you are the holder of an eligible Level 8 degree (or equivalent), or in the final year of same, and furnish the DCU admissions team with the required information regarding your subject(s) - via the subject declaration form(s) and supplementary material. Following assessment, places will be allocated as soon as possible. Those who are offered a place will also be given advice on further procedures, including registration. Those who wish to accept their offered place will be asked to reply within a specified period. Information on registration details is found on the DCU Registry Information page.
Random Selection will be used where it is necessary to distinguish between applicants with equal points.
IMPORTANT The offer of a place is made based on the applicant declaring that they have a level 8 eligible degree (or equivalent) which is compliant with the Teaching Council's overall ECTS requirements. The Teaching Council will carry out a detailed examination once the PME commences and if shortfalls are identified applicants may be required to address these and in extreme circumstances their registration may be deferred or discontinued until the requirements are met.
It is advisable to regularly check the DCU website(s) for any programme updates. Please also check your account on the DCU Student Application Portal frequently for any updates on your application.
Important Notes to Remember
- ALL Application Fees are non-refundable.
- Offers are issued online via the DCU’s student application portal. Please check your spam in case DCU email notifications are directed there.
- It is important to note that ALL those wishing to accept an offer of a place will have to pay a deposit of €500 regardless of whether they are entitled to a grant or not. This money will be credited to their fees account in DCU. It is important to note that the €500 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
DCU Admissions Team will continue to issue offers to successful applicants until all places are filled.
Deferred Entry
Deferrals are not permitted on the PME due to the high demand for the programme.
Fees
Full time
EU Status Fee: Year 1 €4,800 - Year 2 €5,500
Non EU Fee: Year 1 €9,900 - Year 2 €9,900
Applicants should be clearly aware that, in completing the online form, and accompanying documentation, they accept all the directions and conditions set out in same and on the website. The DCU Professional Master in Education (Post-Primary Teaching) programme is 2 years fulltime (Flexible Delivery) in duration.
Defective Information: WARNING
Dublin City University reserves the right not to consider applications, and to cancel any offers of places, in cases where requested information has not been supplied in FULL or where falsified or misleading information has been supplied.
No responsibility will be accepted for any loss or hardship arising from failure to supply FULL correct and complete information at the appropriate time.