Education in Teaching & Learning - Waterford
The MEd in Teaching and Learning is a part-time programme aimed at teachers, lecturers, training and education professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and repertoire of teaching methodologies.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
2 - 5 years blended.
Entry Requirements
•An Honours Degree (level 8) or equivalent
•Access to an educational and/or training environment, where research may be carried out
•Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English. Please see SETU Waterford’s English Language Requirements for details.
Careers / Further progression
Progression and Career Opportunities:
On successful completion of the MEd in Teaching & Learning, graduates may progress to Doctoral studies at SETU Waterford or another Higher Education Institution subject to meeting the specific entry criteria.
Further information
NEXT INTAKE September 2024
APPLICATIONS CLOSING 20 Jul 24
As part of this part-time programme, you will learn about and critique contemporary teaching methods and education systems in order to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing educators, trainers and students in different educational and training contexts.
Programme Structure
The programme offers the following mandatory and elective modules:
Mandatory modules 30 credits
Academic Enquiry
Practical Pedagogy
Curriculum Development & Assessment
Elective Modules* (Choose three) 30 credits
Applied Pedagogy
Blended Learning
Content and Interaction for Teaching & Learning Online
Independent Learning Project
Mandatory Research Modules 30 credits
Education Research Methods
Education Research Project
*Other Electives may be available subject to viability.
Please Note: Participants may choose to study the mandatory modules and 3 elective modules to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Learning (60 credits).
100% Continuous Assessment
Programme Leader: Dr Clare Bolger, E: Clare.Bolger@setu.ie
Postgraduate Administrator: Suzanne Ryan, E: pgace.wd@setu.ie