Course Summary
This course is designed to support the development of learning and teaching within third level, further education, post-primary and primary sectors. This course will enable students to critically analyse their own teaching practice, and offer a variety of pathways to complete a full Masters in learning and teaching.
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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
Level 8 Honours Degree, second class honours 2.2, (2.1 preferable) and currently involved in a teaching or training role. Applicants without an Honours degree, with relevant experience, may also be eligible to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Application Details
Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.
For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.
Start Date: January 2026.
Fees
Total Fees: €7,200
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
Study Hours
It is recommended to allow 5 hours per week per 5-credit module and 10 hours per week per 10-credit module.
On-Campus Attendance: One Saturday per semester.