Course Summary
Creative design is a critical skill within this fast growing sector. An Instructional Designer is responsible for creating compelling learning activities and course content, working with subject matter experts to identify training needs, applying instructional design theories and methods, and utilising multimedia tools to enhance the learning process.
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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
Any primary degree with a minimum award of Second-Class Honours Grade 2. Recognition of prior experiential learning (RPL) from applicants will also be considered for places based on relevant professional and life experience.
You will be required to attend an interview in person, or online together with members of the programme team and prepare a short statement of intent that outlines your reasons for embarking on this course of study.
Application Details
Application Deadline – Friday 4th March 2024
Download the application form from Application Weblink above.
For enquiries email: [email protected]
Start date: 16/09/2024
Taking expressions of interest for Sept 2024
Location: Clare Street, Limerick City
Fees
Application Deadline – Friday 4th March 2024
Download the application form from Application Weblink above.
For enquiries email: [email protected]
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
Instructional Designer in Higher Education: Developing and designing educational programs and courses for universities and colleges.
Corporate Training Instructional Designer: Designing and implementing training programs within business organisations.
E-Learning Developer: Creating digital learning materials and courses for online platforms.
Learning and Development Consultant: Advising organisations on effective training strategies and learning solutions.
Freelance Multimedia Designer for Educational Content: Producing engaging and interactive multimedia learning materials.
Mobile and Micro Learning Content Developer: Specialising in creating educational content optimised for mobile devices.
Instructional Design Project Manager: Overseeing instructional design projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring project goals are met.