Master of Education in Teaching of Ethics in Schools (Top-up Degree)

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

4 Semesters

70 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening (by Research)

This top-up programme is intended if you intend to conduct research in a particular area related to the teaching of Ethics in schools. It is open only if you are already in possession of a Postgraduate Certificate in the same area, meaning that you should already have a good grounding in the theory and practice of teaching the subject in schools. This course will require you to register for a 10 ECTS study-unit related to research methods, and then apply those research methods to explore, through a 60 ECTS dissertation, an area of specialisation within the field.

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The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of the Postgraduate Certificate in the Teaching of Ethics in Schools.

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Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EDU5961*	Dissertation	60 ECTS
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in academic year 2026/2027 (October 2026) and continue up to the end of Semester 2 of academic year 2027/2028 (May 2028).

Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EDU5970	Fundamentals of Educational Research	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EDU5971	Applied Educational Research Methods	5 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Education - M.Ed. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Education.

By the end of the course you will:

Be familiar with the use of Qualitative and Quantitative and Philosophical Methods of Research.
Acquire new knowledge in the area of teaching Ethics in schools.
Incorporate that knowledge in everyday teaching situations in class.
Be more conscious of the ethical and social responsibilities teachers have in their duties at school.
Have the capacity to develop and adapt further the current Ethics curriculum.

Be familiar with the use of Qualitative and Quantitative and Philosophical Methods of Research.
Acquire new knowledge in the area of teaching Ethics in schools.
Incorporate that knowledge in everyday teaching situations in class.
Be more conscious of the ethical and social responsibilities teachers have in their duties at school.
Have the capacity to develop and adapt further the current Ethics curriculum.
Communicate better with teachers and parents and other audiences the goals of the Ethics programme in schools.
Research and develop specific areas within the field.
Support teachers of Ethics in the continuous professional development in the area.
Possess learning skills that enhance further ongoing research in the field, leading to a PhD in the area.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800
Yr 1: Eur 5,400 - Yr 2: Eur 5,400

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With an M.Ed. in the Teaching of Ethics in Schools, you can further your education to PhD level. Successful completion of the degree would also improve your chances of progression within the educational sector, as well as employment in other related fields.

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