Course Summary
The MEd in Adult and Community Education is particularly suited to those who are seeking ways of understanding the connections between theoretical frameworks and the assumptions that underpin their work practices.
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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 must hold a minimum of a bachelor honours degree (NFQ Level 8) with a minimum of second-class honours, grade 1 (2:1) (NFQ Level 8) degree in one of the Social Sciences (Adult Education, Community Work, Social Care, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, Education etc.) or have a minimum grade of a grade 1 (2:1) (NFQ Level 8) Postgraduate Diploma in Adult, Community and Further Education/the Higher Diploma in Further Education.
Selection will be based on application, interview and references. Interviews will take place between February and June. The interview will include a discussion of the candidate's proposed research topic. Applicants personal statement needs to indicate why they feel they are suitable and what their research interests are.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants need to have at least 3 years experience.
Please note: the University may waive these entry conditions in certain cases.
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Closing Date: 30 June 2023
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.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Career Progression
The MEd is particularly suited to those who are seeking theoretical frameworks from which to explore and question the assumptions that underpin their work practices and critical reflection.