Situated in Limerick city, the cultural capital of the Shannon region, Mary Immaculate College (MIC), University of Limerick, promotes excellence in teaching, learning and research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.  Undergraduate programmes at B.Ed. and B.A. level and an exciting range of postgraduate programmes in Arts/Humanities and Education are offered at the College. The Postgraduate programmes on offer include taught MA’s in all major Arts subjects, in Education, and also MA’s and PhD’s by research.  The College is proud of its reputation as a caring institution where there is genuine concern for the individual. It provides the academic, physical and social environment in which not only learning but also personal development are encouraged and facilitated.

Postgraduate Degree Programmes:

Research Programmes:
MA & PhD by Research in:

• Applied Linguistics
• Education
• English Language & Literature
• French
• Gaeilge
• German Studies
• Geography
• History
• Irish Studies
• Mathematics
• Media & Communication Studies
• Music
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Theology & Religious Studies

Arts Taught Programmes:

• MA in Modern English Literature
• MA in Local History (with UL)
• MA in Theology
• MA in Liturgical Studies
• MA in Biblical Studies
• MA in Christian Spirituality
• MA in Civil and Canon Law
• MA sa Ghaeilge
• MA in Irish Media Studies
• MA in Philosophy and Literature
• MA in Heritage Publication
• MA in History
• MA in Medieval Studies
• MA in Humanities
• Graduate Diploma / MA in Theology & Religious Studies
• Graduate Diploma / MA in Applied Behaviour

Education Taught Programmes:

• Degree of Masters of Education (M.Ed.)
• Graduate Diploma / M.Ed. in Early Childcare Education
• Graduate Diploma / M.Ed. in Information and Communication Technologies in Primary Ed
• Graduate Diploma / M.Ed. in Science and Technology at Primary Level
• Graduate Diploma / M.Ed. in Religious Education
• Graduate Diploma / M.Ed. in Special Education Needs
• Graduate Diploma / M.Ed. in Adult and Continuing Education
• Graduate Diploma / M.Ed. in Positive Intervention in Educational Disadvantage
• Graduate Diploma / M.Ed. in Development Education
• Diploma in Graduate Certificate / Diploma / M Ed in Development Education
• MA in Music Education
• Graduate Certificate in Mentoring and Teacher Development

A Doctoral Scholarship valued at €12,000 + a fee waiver, and Studentships/Assistantships (MA & PhD) worth €6,600 + a fee waiver are available to students on a competitive basis. The Office of Postgraduate Studies assists postgraduate students in making applications for additional resources where possible. Special facilities for postgraduates, including office and computer facilities, are available at the College's Postgraduate Research Centre. 

The College currently offers over 20 full and part-time taught postgraduate programmes at graduate diploma and masters level. Applications for postgraduate degree programmes are accepted on an on-going basis. Further details on all programmes are available online www.mic.ul.ie

For details on entry requirements, fees and application forms please contact the Admissions Office on:
T: (353) 061 204929 / 204348
F: (353) 061 204903
E: admissions@mic.ul.ie