School of Education
- Head of School: Dr. Michael James Grenfell
- Director of Teaching Learning (Postgraduate): Dr Conor McGuckin
- Course Administrator: Lian McGuire
- Telephone: + 353-1-896 3583
- Fax: +353-1-677 7238
- Email: phdresearch@tcd.ie
- Url: www.tcd.ie/Education
- How to apply: Please see links below
School Description:
The School of Education is one of the largest Schools within Trinity College with approximately 1,000 postgraduate students. It currently has 15 full-time academics and over 60 part-time members of staff. The School is committed to engaging in teaching and research at all levels of its provision: initial teacher education; postgraduate education and research; and continuing professional education.
The School is actively involved in all areas relevant to contemporary education: for example, teaching and learning; language; assessment; special educational needs; drama; science; psychology; policy evaluation; leadership and management; ICT; inclusion; vocational and professional education; lifelong learning; guidance and counselling; and higher education.
The School is partners with the Department of Computer Science to form the Centre for Research in IT in Education (CRITE), and directs funded projects for a wide range of European Union governmental and non-governmental organisations and agencies.
The School of Education maintains extensive links with schools, colleges and universities both within Ireland and internationally. It welcomes several visiting scholars and students on an annual basis, and hosts a regular programme of research seminars and invited talks.
Scholarships are available – please visit our website for more information.