Education and Training

There’s a strong demand for educators across Ireland, from individual communities through to large organisations, and the Education and Training degree will give you a firm foothold in an area with excellent employment opportunities. Our practice-based approach to learning, teaching and assessment includes psychological foundations and a wide range of methodologies.

You will acquire practical knowledge on key areas such as curriculum design, implementation, assessment and education policy, while also developing skills in information technology for education and interpersonal communications for multicultural/diverse societies.

The degree contains two strands of study:

3 year option - level 8 honours degree

4 year option - level 8 honours degree which allows registration with the teaching council of Ireland as a teacher in Further Education

Completion of the degree in three years earns you a level 8 hons BSc in Education and Training. Completion of the optional placement year extends the degree to four years and awards the level 8 hons BSc in Education and Training (Further, Adult and Continuing Education), and enables you to register with the Teaching Council of Ireland as a Further Education Teacher. 

Delivery Modes:

The full-time delivery mode is delivered during traditional university hours.

The flexible delivery mode is delivered two evenings per week and on occasional Saturdays and is also a designated full-time programme. (Please note flexible delivery mode will not run until September 2020).

It’s been such a stepping stone for me in creating a great career for the future