About Master in Education, MA(Ed) - at Trinity College Dublin
The Master in Education (M.Ed.) is earned through the successful completion of a number of taught modules and a thesis of between 30,000 to 35,000 words. These courses are available part-time and full-time and provides specialisation in one of the following areas.
Aggression StudiesThis specialism has been designed to focus on aggression, bullying behaviour, violence and harassment in the school context. It is suitable for graduates of the arts, humanities and social sciences, both those working as primary and post-primary teachers, and provides training in the work of the anti-bullying co-ordinator. The specialism can serve as (i) a foundation course for graduates and teachers who have not previously been involved in the design and implementation of anti-bullying or discipline policy or (ii) as a resource for those who have already had such experience, or are currently engaging in such a process.
Components Include:
- The Psychology of Aggressive Behaviour
- The Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development
- Preventing and Countering Bullying Behaviour
- Harassment and Violence in Schools and Implementing Anti-Bullying Programme in Schools
Drama in EducationThe specialism is provided for recognised teachers in primary, secondary and tertiary education, youth leaders, theatre in education practitioners and others with a professional interest in education, who have a primary degree or equivalent. Students will be involved in practice focused workshops and seminars covering approaches to drama in formal (primary, secondary and tertiary level) and non-formal educational settings.
Educational Leadership and ManagementThis specialism is designed to prepare teachers for administrative work in education, either as heads of departments, as school principals or as executive officers for regional educational authorities.
Components Include- Principles of Management
- Marketing Management
- Strategic Issues in Educational Management
- Organisational Management: Systemic Perspectives
Foundation StudiesThis option is for students who wish to undertake a more broad based Master’s programme and draws on the School of Education’s national and international expertise in research and teaching in a range of disciplines and fields.
