Course Summary
The course is designed to develop understanding of theories and behaviours associated with learning and development, while also enhancing research and practical skills.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants holding an Honours Degree 2.2 (Level 8) in any discipline ideally with professional involvement in the facilitation of learning or training will be considered for the course. The college operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme, which means that applicants who do not meet the normal academic requirements may be considered based on relevant work or other relevant experience. All applicants will be interviewed by the Programme Director or a member of the programme team.
Garda Vetting
Depending on where applicants are working, there may be a requirement for Garda Vetting. If Garda Vetting is required, the applicant will be informed during their interview with the Programme Director.
Laptop Requirement
All students applying to NCI must have access to a laptop that will allow them to attend classes online and, where relevant, to participate in on-campus learning. Some students may be able to avail of the Student Laptop Loan Scheme, subject to eligibility.
Application Details
Fees
Year 1: €5,200
Year 2: €3,500
Total fee: €8,700. (Fees revised annually).
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Duration
Delivery
Blended – Livestream (online) classes with some campus classes and some in-person exams, scheduled in advance.
Indicative Timetable
Year 1: Combination of Tuesday and Thursday evenings (18:30-21:00) and Saturdays (09:30-1:30)
Year 2:
Combination of Tuesday and Thursday evenings (18:30-21:00) and Saturdays (09:30-1:30) May - Sept: The dissertation is submitted in semester 3.