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You need to fulfil one of the following criteria:

an honours degree (level 8);

or

an ordinary degree (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 -  applicants via this route will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to successful progression through a recognition of prior learning process.    

Applicants should have an interest in, and ideally experience of, adult learning in groups

Minimum English language requirements:

IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score

TOEFL (Paper based test): 585

TOEFL (Internet based test): 95

PTE (Pearson): 62

Maynooth University’s TOEFL code is 8850

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code MHA90

The following documents should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

In addition to details forwarded to PAC and the application details on PAC, each applicant is required to provide a short narrative in which they outline why they are applying for the course, what they hope to get from it, both personally and professionally, and what experience they will bring to the course. This narrative should be inserted into the PAC personal statement text box.

Applications via PAC are reviewed and those who are deemed appropriate are interviewed with a view to determining the suitability for the course for the student and the suitability of the student for the course.  All successful applicants are required to secure Garda Clearance before undertaking placement.

1 year full-time

Duration: 1 year Full-time

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

FURTHER EDUCATION ADFEF5 - FURTHER EDUCATION Credits: 60 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ADULT LEARNING IN GROUPS AD545 15 Year-Long CURRICULUM STUDIES AND ASSESSMENT METHODS AD536 5 Year-Long HISTORY AND POLICY OF ADULT AND FURTHER EDUCATION IN IRELAND AD533 5 Year-Long INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING IN ADULT, COMMUNITY AND FURTHER EDUCATION AD537 2.5 Year-Long PHILOSOPHY OF ADULT EDUCATION AD541 5 Year-Long REFLECTIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL PRACTICE AD548 5 Year-Long SOCIOLOGY OF ADULT, COMMUNITY AND FURTHER EDUCATION AD542 5 Year-Long TEACHING PRACTICE 1 AD549 5 Year-Long TEACHING PRACTICE 2 AD550 10 Year-Long TECHNOLOGIES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING AD551 2.5 Year-Long

Programme Directors: Camilla Fitzsimons and Michael Kenny

Programme Coordinator: Maggie Noone

Tel: +353 (0)1 708 3752/3951
Fax: +353 (0)1 708 4687
Email: HDFE@mu.ie
Website: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/adult-and-community-education
Address: Department of Adult and Community Education, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

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This course has professional accreditation of Further Education Initial Teacher Education from the Teaching Council of Ireland. (https://www.teachingcouncil.ie/en/Registration/)

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site