Overview

This Education programme at Dublin City University is open to professionals working in education or related fields. You’ll get the chance to work with leading experts and complete research study in one of the following areas: digital learning; education for sustainable futures; inclusive and special education; leadership and evaluation; and professional learning and teacher education.

Feel supported every step of the way

The first two years will involve a taught programme, while the final two years will focus on research under the guidance of your supervisors. You’ll also benefit from a blended learning approach, with modules delivered on campus and online.

Once you graduate, you’ll be highly sought after for roles in academia, community-based organisations, consultancy, government and non-governmental organisations, the health sector and human resources management. You’ll also be an excellent candidate for leadership positions.

Careers

The Doctor of Education is intended for experienced professionals who wish to take on leadership roles and make a significant contribution to the enhancement of professional practice in education and related fields including:

Community based organisations

Consultancy

Education

Government Agencies

Health Sector

Human Resource Management

Industry

Non Governmental Organisation

Programme Structure

It is also intended that the participants will have an opportunity to:

Situate their learning and research within their own professional practice

Develop problem-solving skills for authentic and critical problems of practice in partnership with others;

Apply their learning to their professional practice and/or context;

Develop project management and time management skills;

Develop and enhance their leadership potential as well as the skills appropriate for collaboration, networking, and teamwork and communication skills;

Develop interpersonal and intra-personal reflective capacities, critical and analytical skills and presentational skills;

Extend their knowledge of and expertise in competing and complementary research paradigms and genres (including philosophical approaches to enquiry);

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum entry requirements for the programme is a H2:2 Master's degree or higher equivalent in education or a specific discipline area appropriate for one of the Areas of Professional Focus.

All candidates are typically required to have a minimum of five years professional experience or hold a position of responsibility for at least five years related to the chosen Area of Professional Focus.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10900 EUR / year

≈ 10900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6000 EUR / year

≈ 6000 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU: €6,000/year for years 1-2; €3,300/year from year 3 onward.

Non-EU: €10,900/year for years 1-2; €6,700/year from year 3 onward.

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.