The MA in Management in Education (MAME) is a dynamic, practical programme tailored for aspiring leaders across all educational levels—from primary schools to higher education. It builds real-world skills in educational leadership by connecting cutting-edge theory and policy to your own professional practice. Designed for busy educators, MAME offers flexible online learning, with engaging tutorials and occasional face-to-face workshops. Delivered by expert practitioners, the course encourages collaboration with peers from diverse educational settings, enriching your experience. With a mix of core and elective modules plus a hands-on research project, MAME empowers you to lead and innovate in your educational career experiences.
Semester One Timetable 26/27
Unique Features
The MAME:
- Is designed for busy educational professionals who wish to pursue their own continuing professional development in leadership and management;
- Is delivered primarily online with online classes, tutorials, self-directed study and some face-to-face workshops in SETU or in outreach mode;
- Is delivered by a team of highly-experienced educational professionals who encourage participants to apply theory to their own practice;
- Comprises a combination of mandatory and elective modules, in addition to an educational research project designed to enhance participants’ professional practice.
Delivery
The MAME is a part-time, flexible programme, where participants study at their own pace and share their experiences with fellow educational professionals from a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds. Modules are delivered in blended mode i.e., through a combination of online and face-to-face classes with self-directed, online and group learning.
Further Information
We are now accepting applications for the September 2026 intake. The closing date for applications is Friday, 28th August 2026.
Assessments
100% Continuous Assessment.
Mandatory Modules
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| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Academic Enquiry | 10 |
| Leadership & Management in Education | 10 |
| Educational Leadership & Personal Development | 10 |
| Research Methods in Education | 10 |
| Education Research Project | 20 |
| Elective Modules | (choose 3 modules) |
| Financial Management & Governance in Education | 10 |
| Public Relations in Education | 10 |
| Human Resource Management in Education | 10 |
| Education Law | 10 |
| Mentoring | 10 |
| Enterprise & Innovation in Education | 10 |
| Strategic Planning in Education | 10 |
| Environmental Sustainability in Education | 10 |
| Wellbeing in Education | 10 |
| Developments in Adult Literacy | 10 |
| Exploring Contemporary Issues in Education | 10 |
| Inclusion in Education | 10 |
| Internationalisation in Higher Education | 10 |
To apply for the MAME, you must have:
- An Honours Degree or equivalent;
- Access to an educational organisation where primary research may be carried out
Postgraduate experience working in an educational/training environment is recommended.
If English is not your primary language, you must submit evidence of competency in English. Please see here for more details.
Programme Fees: €6,300 i.e., €700 per 10 ECTS module and €1,400 for Education Research Project (20 ECTS)
How to Apply:
For any queries relating to fees or registration please contact our Postgraduate Administrator, Suzanne Ryan:
T: 051-302225
Progression Opportunities: On successful completion of the MAME, you may progress to doctoral studies (NFQ Level 10) at SETU or another Higher Education Institution subject to meeting the specific entry criteria.
Career Opportunities: The MAME will enhance your professional skills, competence and confidence as an educational leader and manager. Over 90% of MAME graduates have achieved success in their career progression and are working as educational leaders nationally and internationally
I chose the MAME programme as I was interested in going deeper into the concepts of management and leadership. I wanted to hear from other educational professionals about what management and leadership means to them and delve deep into theory. The MAME surpassed my expectations. Each session was expertly facilitated and inspired us to think critically about our practice and crucially, theory to practice interchanges. My educational research project on emotional labour of senior female leaders in HE opened up new avenues for my own research agenda too. I would recommend this programme to other educational professionals.
Dr Lisa Moran, Dean of Graduate Studies, TUS
I am a proud graduate of the MA in Management (MAME) and a GPA Scholarship recipient in 2023/24. The MAME has been transformative for me, equipping me with essential leadership skills and knowledge. The excellent lecturers and diversity of classmates from primary, secondary, Further and Higher Education enriched my learning experience. Also, the flexible, blended learning format was perfect for helping me to balance my career and studies. The skills I have gained are transferable to all aspects of life, not just in school. The MAME has truly transformed me as a teacher and as a person, allowing me to lead with confidence and advance my career in education. I would highly recommend it.
Mark O Brien, Post-Primary Teacher St Augustine’s College, Dungarvan
