Education - Leadership

ProfDip Education - Leadership

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 30)



The Professional Diploma in Educational Leadership (PDEL) is aimed at teachers in the Irish education system. Programme participants are required to have teaching experience in either primary or post-primary schools in Ireland and should be motivated to move into a leadership position as well as to challenge the way they think about their work in a variety of ways. The concept of leadership employed is broad and can be applied to teachers at different stages of their career within schools as organisations. The programme draws on a wide-ranging international literature to focus on contemporary policy, practice and leadership challenges.



The programme includes some face-to-face sessions (typically on Saturdays to accommodate travel and attendance from all corners of the country). Our experience is that the combination of on campus days and online teaching and learning provide a dynamic and transformative learning experience for all students.The programme is intended to provide a dynamic and transformative learning experience for all students. We are committed to developing our students’ critical voice through reading, discussion, peer learning, presentations and critical review. These participative learning experiences have been tried and tested by us and ensure that high quality learning outcomes are achieved.



Who Should Apply?

Part Time option suitable for:



Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Stage 1 - Core

Contemporary Issues EDUC41620



School leadership and the quality of teaching and learning: actors, agency, activities EDUC41640



School Transformation EDUC41800

Applicants must hold an honours degree at undergraduate level (or equivalent) from a higher education institution, a recognised teaching qualification and have a minimum of three years’ teaching experience in either the primary or post-primary sector.



The PDE in Leadership (blended) is aimed at primary and post-primary teachers in Irish schools who would like to either move into a leadership position or challenge the way they think about their work in a variety of ways. The concept of leadership employed is broad and can be applied to teachers at different stages of their career within schools as organizations. The PDEL course also corresponds to year one of the Masters in Education (M.Ed Leadership) course. Students who successfully complete the PDEL can transfer to year two of the MEd leadership.

The following entry routes are available:



The following entry routes are available:



Professional Diploma Education - Leadership PT (W342)

Duration 1 Years

Attend Part Time

Deadline Rolling*



* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

30

1 year part-time blended.

ProfDip Education - Leadership (W342) Part Time

EU/NONEU fee per year - € 3400


***Fees are subject to change


Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.