Education - School Guidance Counselling
The MEd School Guidance Counselling degree is designed to advance the professional development of School Guidance Counsellors and builds on the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Guidance Counselling (PGDEGC).
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time
Entry Requirements
Entry is restricted to applicants who have successfully completed all courses in the one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Guidance and Counselling (PGDEGC) or equivalent, with a grade of at least Second Class Honours, grade 1 standard. Applicants are expected to submit a thesis proposal of no less than 2,500 words that identifies a research issue, situates the problem in scholarly literature(s), and proposes a plan of research.
Minimum English language requirements: please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non- EU applicants.
Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850.
Careers / Further progression
This MEd SGC builds on the PGDSGC (Post Graduate Diploma in School Guidance Counselling) and aims to advance school-based Guidance Counsellors’ professional development. The programme is recognised by the Department of Education and Skills and the National Centre for Guidance in Education as a professional, international qualification in Guidance Counselling.
Further information
Start date to be confirmed
Closing Date : 31 May 2024
Online application only: http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
PAC Code MH53G
NB: Please contact Programme Co-Director Dr. Bernie Grummell prior to submitting application – schoolguidancecounselling@mu.ie
The following information should be uploaded to your online application form:
Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. All applicants must provide two written references which can be academic or professional. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide a copy of birth certificate or a valid passport.
The MEd School Guidance Counselling degree is designed to advance the professional development of School Guidance Counsellors and builds on the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Guidance Counselling (PGDEGC). This one-year programme involves participation in regular research-support seminars and consultation with supervisors towards the completion of a thesis.
EDG603 Dissertation
Consultation with supervisors towards the completion of a thesis.
Email: education.department@mu.ie
Programme Director: Dr Catriona O’Toole (for queries relating to course content)
Email: schoolguidancecounselling@mu.ie
Address: Maynooth University Department of Education, Maynooth University School of Education, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare