The Postgraduate Applications Centre, (PAC) was founded in 1998 to accept applications for admission to postgraduate programmes in the four constituent universities of the National University of Ireland. The purpose of the Centre is to accept and process applications centrally for the Professional Master of Education (NUI) (formerly PDE) in these universities. PAC manages this process.
The application cycle for 2018 PME NUI entry is now open.
Please note for 2018 entry, it is a requirement to upload all documentation onto the PAC system to support your PME NUI application. Posting of documents is not accepted.
All queries regarding applications should be made to:
The Postgraduate Applications Centre, (PAC),
1 Courthouse Square,
Galway.
Eircode: H91VF21.
Phone +353-(0)91-549260
Fax +353-(0)91-563056
PAC is agent for and acts on behalf of the universities participating in the Application System. The application regulations, procedures and timetable are agreed annually by these universities. PAC has no discretion to set them aside so as either to afford special treatment to any applicant over another or to deprive any applicant of his/her entitlement in favour of another. PAC is purely an administrative facility and does not endorse or recommend any one of the 5 programmes listed herein. It is the responsibility of each applicant to determine the status and the suitability of any programme chosen.
When you wish to begin an application, you will need to register on the PAC System, this can be done by clicking "Register" in the Login section located on the top of this page. If you have already registered, please login using your email address and password.
Programme Information
Professional Master of Education (NUI) (Secondary) (formerly PDE)
- University College Cork: PEC01
- University College Dublin: PED01
- Maynooth University: PEM01
- National University of Ireland, Galway: PEG01
- Ollscoil Na hEireann, Gaillimh: PEG02
Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas (NUI) (DGO roimhe seo)
If you would like to apply for the Professional Master of Education (Art and Design) offered by UCC and CIT CCAD, please click here.
Application/Documentation Dates and Fees
| Fee | Application Closing Date | Documentation Closing Date (Uploading only allowed) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Applications | €80 | Friday 1st December 2017 | Friday 8th December 2017 |
| Late Applications | €120 | Friday 16th February 2018 | Friday 23th February 2018 |