Post Graduate courses by University of Limerick
The University of Limerick offers undergraduate, postgraduate, continuing professional education, research and other educational programmes. UL is 5 kilometres from Limerick city centre, along the River Shannon.
The University is an active participant in the European Union’s Erasmus programme. UL has over 200 partner institutions in 24 European countries. In addition, UL students may study at partner universities in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, China and Singapore.
History of UL
The University of Limerick was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick. It became a university by statute in 1989.
In the 1960s, an improving economy, foreign direct investment into Ireland and the need for advanced expertise lead to the creation of the National Institute for Higher Education (NIHE) at Limerick. The NIHE was to follow the model of Europe’s new technological universities.
The World Bank financed the project. The Institute hired faculty and staff from around the world, and NIHE had extensive teaching and research facilities. These attracted an influx of foreign investment.
In 1977, the government required NIHE Limerick to apply for recognition as a Recognised College of the National University of Ireland. Students and staff strongly opposed this. The Institute withdrew from the NUI. Through legislation, NIHE Limerick became an independent institution. From 1978 to 1988, the National Council for Educational Awards was the degree-awarding authority for the NIHE Limerick.
Awarding rights
In 1989, NIHE Limerick became the University of Limerick through legislation. UL was the first new university in the history of the Irish State. UL was granted powers to award its own degrees.
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Arts by Thesis & Research
Arts & Humanities Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickMary Immaculate College faculty offer academic leadership and postgraduate supervision within the traditional range of Arts research fields. Prospective Postgraduates are encouraged to explore the research interests of the relevant department and to discuss their own ideas for Research proposals with the respective Departments Heads or other faculty as appropriate. English Language and Literature French…
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Certificate in Christian Leadership in Education
Education & Teaching Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThe part-time Certificate in Christian Leadership in Education at Mary Immaculate College is designed to augment other qualifications participants may have achieved in areas of leadership and management so that they have the knowledge, competence and skills needed to lead a faith-based school. Key Features The programme will introduce students to key ideas, concepts and…
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Christian Leadership in Education
Religious & Pastoral Education Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThe Masters of Arts in Christian Leadership in Education is an innovative postgraduate programme leading to a professional qualification. The degree is under the auspices of Mary Immaculate College and is awarded by the University of Limerick. The programme will help build much needed educational capacity, respond to the widespread desire for an authentic personal…
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Education - Information & Communication Technology in Primary Education
Primary Education Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickPrimary Education with the possibility of a further year for a Masters Degree (M.Ed.). Entry to the Masters Programme depends on the achievement of a specified minimum QCA in the Graduate Diploma. It then involves attending one taught module in Research Methods and undertaking a substantial dissertation on an approved topic. The course is jointly…
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Education - Special Education
Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThis programme, which is organised by the Department of Special Education, is for Learning Support teachers, Resource Teachers, LS/RTs, teachers in Special Schools, qualified teachers who are designated Learning Support or Resource Teachers, and who spend a minimum of 12 hours per week with students who need learning support or special education. Teachers employed by…
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History
History Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThis programme consists of six taught modules and a 20,000 word dissertation. Accredited modules include: Revolutionary Ireland, 1789-1803; The American Irish, 1850-1920; Irish Communities in Early Modern Europe; Science and Enlightenment in Early Modern Europe; Race, gender and ethnicity in the United States in historical perspective; The evolution of popular culture 1750-1950; Oral History: Theory…
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Local History
Local History Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThis programme is offered jointly by faculty from the Department of History, Mary Immaculate College and the Department of History, University of Limerick. The programme meets the needs of graduates in history, or in related disciplines (e.g. Irish studies, human geography, archaeology, anthropology) who wish to carry out historical research, especially in relation to a…
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MA in Applied Linguistics
Linguistics Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThe course is aimed primarily at Language Teachers and other language professionals. The Masters in Applied Linguistics aims to provide a broad-based course of study in language description (language systems: grammar, lexis and phonology), theories of Applied Linguistics, theories of Second Language Acquisition, frameworks for the study of discourse, sociolinguistics, as well as specialist research…
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MA in STEM Education
STEM Education Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThe Master of Arts degree programme in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education is a two-year, part-time programme offering a focus on integrative and innovative approaches to STEM education through exploring socially responsive teaching and research informed by national and international developments in school and education settings. Key Features Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics…
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MA sa Ghaeilge
Irish Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickIs is cuspir don chrsa minte iarchime seo n freastal ar chimithe Gaeilge a bhfuil caighden ard Gaeilge acu agus fonn orthu breis staidir a dhanamh ar theanga agus litrocht na Gaeilge. Cuirfidh mic linn an chrsa seo go mr lena gcuid eolais ar phromhrims linn na Gaeilge agus chomh maith leis sin beidh seans…
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Masters of Education (M.Ed.)
Teaching courses Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThe Master of Education degree programme is a two-year, part-time programme presented through a combination of weekend study and independent study. The programme covers theories, principles and practices in contemporary educational settings and is designed for all those interested in enhancing their professional knowledge, understandings and skills. Teaching and learning methods include; lectures, workshops, presentations,…
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Media Studies
Arts & Humanities Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThe Master of Arts in Media Studies is an innovative programme offered by Mary Immaculate College, Limerick and the University of Limerick. The programme takes place on both campuses and will run during the day time in 2015-16. Students can avail of the fine study and recreational facilities on the South Circular Road and in…
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Modern English Literature
English Literature Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThe English Department in Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, has offered a highly-successful and popular one-year taught M.A. degree programme in Modern English Literature since September 2002. This programme is designed for full-time students and we normally accept ten students each year. The cap on numbers ensures close personal tuition. Part-time students may also…
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Professional Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology
Child Development Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThe Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology (DECPsy) is a highly sought-after three-year, full-time professional training course for candidates interested in pursuing a career as an educational psychologist. This course will equip candidates with the necessary competencies to work in a range of autonomous and collaborative professional roles that are performed by educational psychologists (EPs)…