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The MEd in Teaching and Learning is aimed at teachers, lecturers, training and education professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and repertoire of teaching methodologies.  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.

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.

Assessment: 100% Continuous Assessment

Further Information:

Programme Leader: Dr Clare Bolger, E: [email protected]

Postgraduate Administrator: Suzanne Ryan, E: [email protected]

This flexible programme is delivered in blended mode using a combination of Saturday workshops and two-day blocks on campus.  In addition, students are required to complete online and self-directed study. 

Programme Structure
The programme offers the following mandatory and elective modules:
 

Mandatory Modules

30 ECTS

Elective Modules*

(choose three) 

30 ECTS

Mandatory Research

Modules 

30 ETCS

Academic Enquiry

Applied Pedagogy

Education Research Methods

Practical Pedagogy

Blended Learning

Education Research Project


Curriculum Development

& Assessment


Content and Interaction for

Teaching & Learning Online

Independent Learning Project

 

Mentoring

*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 ECTS).

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.

Programme Fees: €6,300 i.e., €700 per 10 ECTS module and €1,400 for Education Research Project (20 ECTS).

How to Apply

If you wish to apply to study a single module, please contact the Postgraduate Administrator:

Suzanne Ryan  E: [email protected]  T: +353-(0)51-302225.

Contact

Course Leader

Dr Clare Bolger

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Email: [email protected]

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