Course Summary
Three postgraduate qualifications in Teaching & Learning designed for those working in higher education and further education, either in Ireland or overseas.
This suite of programmes has been designed for applicants who would like to gain a formal qualification in teaching and learning in Higher Education, and/or a qualification in Further Education.
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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
The entry requirement for undertaking the programme is an Honours Degree (H2.2) in any discipline. Applicants must be lecturing in Higher Education, since a lecturing placement is integral to programme delivery.
Candidates with further qualifications at Level 9 in education or teaching practice may also employ ATU’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) processes and the RPL assessment e-Portfolio tool to determine if they meet the standard.
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: September 2026.
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
On-Campus Attendance
Typically, students attend the campus one day per month from September to May (on a Thursday or a Friday, depending on the module).