| Course Name |
Adult Learning & Development |
| Course Provider |
NUI Galway |
| Course Code |
50819 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Distance |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Qualification Letters |
MA |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Next start date September 2017 |
| Application Date |
Apply Online
The closing date is 1 September 2017
Early application is advised as offers will be made on a rolling basis.
A limited number of applications may be accepted after the official application closing date, subject to the availability of places.
* Please note applicants are not required to complete the section relating to Leaving Cert results. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
2 years, part-time. Mode of study: Blended learning. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Entry Requirements
1.Academic: Candidates must have achieved a minimum of a 2.2 honours degree.
2
.Technological: Candidates must have computer proficiency and access to the internet.
3.Experiential: Candidates must possess a minimum of three years’ experience in training and education or other relevant experience.
Candidates for entry may be required to attend for interview prior to being offered a place on the programme. The number of places will be restricted. |
| Course Content |
Who’s Suited to This Course
Our students have come from a wide range of backgrounds such as; further education teachers, instructional designers, educational consultants, human resource specialists and self-employed trainers. |
| Subjects Taught |
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1LD1 Timetable
Students will attend 1-day and 2-day workshops throughout the academic year (see below). This usually amounts to 14 days in total.
Modules - YEAR 1 ECTS Workshops
Human Resource Development and Traini...
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1LD1 Timetable
Students will attend 1-day and 2-day workshops throughout the academic year (see below). This usually amounts to 14 days in total.
Modules - YEAR 1 ECTS Workshops
Human Resource Development and Training for Work 5 1 day
The Psychology of Adult Learning and Development 10 2 days
Adult Learning Theories and Concepts 5 1 day
Teaching and Learning Online 5 1 day
Lifelong Learning: Concepts, Context and Issues 10 2 days
Social Science Research 10 2 days
Modules - YEAR 2
Learning and the Individual 5 1 day
Management and Leadership in Training and Education (Elective) 10 2 days
Online Learning Design (Elective) 10 1 days
Dissertation 30 1 day
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| Number of Credits |
90 ECTS |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities
You may find career opportunities in the further education and training sector and in voluntary & community-based training organisations. You may also find employment in human resources and staff development areas of a wide range of organisations and businesses. Opportunities also exist with private training providers and in the corporate training and professional development sectors. |
| Further Enquiries |
Tara Prendeville
Adult Training and Education Studies
Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development
NUI Galway, Nuns' Island
Galway
Tel: 091 494061
Fax: 091 528905
Email: tara.prendeville@nuigalway.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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