
Postgraduate Award in Vocational Education Applied Research 4.0
MCAST · MQF 7 · Education & Teaching · 3 years · Part-time · Blended

Candidates must be full-time academic staff at MCAST or another vocational education institution, or hold a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant subject area, and be practising in the teaching profession in Vocational Education for a minimum of 4 hrs/week; progression through PG Award (15 ECTS), PG Certificate (45 ECTS), PG Diploma (90 ECTS) and finally the Master's (120 ECTS) requires successful completion of the preceding qualification.
When to apply, what to have ready, and the details to copy into the official form. You submit it yourself.
In the portal, choose the institute and the course from the lists – the names above should match what you see there.
Both schemes are for fees you pay yourself: if your employer pays for the course (e.g. through Jobsplus's Investing in Skills), you normally can't claim them for the same fees. Based on the official 2026 scheme guidelines, checked September 2026. Rules can change – check the official pages before you apply.

MCAST · MQF 7 · Education & Teaching · 3 years · Part-time · Blended

MCAST · MQF 7 · Education & Teaching · 3 years · Part-time · Blended

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| Course | Level | Format | Fee | After funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Postgraduate Award in Vocational Education Applied Research 4.0 MCASTGet Qualified | MQF 7 | 3 years · Part-time · Blended | €1,000 | €300 |
![]() Postgraduate Diploma in Vocational Education Applied Research 4.0 MCASTGet Qualified | MQF 7 | 3 years · Part-time · Blended | €6,000 | €1,800 |
![]() Master of Education Institute for EducationGet Qualified | MQF 7 | 3 years · Part-time · Blended | €3,300 | €990 |
![]() Master of Education in Facilitating Inclusive Education (M.Ed. Incl.) Future FocusGet Qualified | MQF 7 | 78 weeks · Full-time or part-time · Blended · Starts 22/02/2027 | €3,000 | €900 |
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