Applicants should have a minimum 2.2 grade, honours (level 8) degree.

This course is also open to experienced professionals who do not hold a primary or higher degree with entry via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Further information on RPL can be found on the RPL website.

Applicants who wish to apply via RPL must submit a completed RPL form with their application. Click the following link to access a copy of the RPL application form.

Minimum English language requirements: For more information on the minimum English language requirements, please see link to Maynooth University's Micro-credentials Entry Requirements.

Applications closing 7 September 2024.

Online application only

PAC Code MMC17

The following documents should be uploaded to your online application form:

Valid passport / passport card OR birth certificate.

Marriage Certificate (for students who wish to register in their married name).

Official University Degree Parchment or Transcript (if applying with a qualification). In such cases, the Transcript / Parchment must include full name, name of the qualification, conferring date and name of awarding body.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) application form (if applying as a professional with relevant experience).

Note: failure to provide all necessary documents will result in a delay to your application being processed.

Starting 21 September 2024.

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.

Mediation skills are a desirable skill in a range of professions, including for those working in human resources, trade unions and any role where conflict may need to be resolved. Successful completion of this course will provide participants with the opportunity to undertake a professional assessment of their skills. Successful completion of this assessment allows participants to apply to join the Mediators? Institute of Ireland (MII).

There is an increasing use of mediation in Ireland. The Mediators? Institute of Ireland has existed since 1992. This organisation accredits training programmes and offers a professional base to a range of organisations and individuals (current membership circa 750). Career paths for mediators now exist within a number of public bodies: Legal Aid Board (Family Mediation); Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman; Residential Tenancies Board; The Workplace Relations Commission; and Traveller Mediation Service. The demand for mediation services also complements the portfolio of work that can be offered by self-employed dispute resolvers.