Overview

Key Facts

This Further Education programme from Maynooth University is particularly suited to those already working with adult learning groups, particularly where this is in a setting that delivers QQI awards. If this is you, it may help to stabilise and advance your career prospects.

It also allows you to take some space to reflect on your practice and the ideas that underpin it.

Career Options

Graduates of the programme have progressed to work in Colleges of Further Education, adult learning centres, YouthReach, community education, prison education, National Learning Network, private providers and education positions in NGOs etc.

Accreditation

Accredited by Teaching Council.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Policy of Adult and Further Education in Ireland

Curriculum Studies and Assessment Methods

Philosophy of Adult Education

Sociology of Adult, Community and Further Education

Technologies in Teaching and Learning

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maynooth, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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90

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum of a bachelor honours degree (NFQ Level 8) (or equivalent) with a minimum of second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) or an ordinary degree in a bachelors (NFQ Level 7) with relevant experience or another professional qualification (equivalent to 180 credits at level 7) with a minimum of three years relevant experience in vocational or instructional settings.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16000 EUR / year

≈ 16000 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

7400 EUR / year

≈ 7400 EUR / year

Living costs

Maynooth

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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