Professional Master of Education (PME)

The Professional Master of Education in UCC is a 2 year, full-time, level 9 postgraduate  initial teacher education course designed to qualify graduates as post-primary teachers*.  It is recognised and accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland for the purpose of registration as a post-primary  teacher in Ireland and the EU.  The PME combines 2 year-long school placements with university lectures and tutorials, which develop student teachers’ requisite professional knowledge, skills, understanding and competences.