Contemporary Innovations in Education - Sligo St. Angela's

This programme offers teachers and educational professionals a flexible and tailored programme of study in contemporary education, teaching and learning. The programme has been designed to deepen professional knowledge and understanding of contemporary educational theories, research, practices and innovations and their potential applications to a wide range of contexts, including schools, colleges and universities.



Who should apply?

This programme is aimed at a wide range of graduates working in educational settings (e.g. primary, post-primary, higher education, adult and further education).

Students complete 2 of the following modules:

Contemporary Psychology in the Classroom

Contemporary Trends in Learning and Assessment

Technology for Inclusion and Empowerment

Current Trends in Science Education

The Site of Justice? The Religious Education Teacher and the Classroom

The Fundamentals of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education

Religion

Education and Society

Tutoring and Supervising in Higher Education



*Other elective modules available



Students complete three of the modules listed above and an Advanced Research module.



Dissertation.

Applicants will normally possess a Level 8 Undergraduate Degree (H2.2 or above) in Education or equivalent. Graduates applying from other related social sciences or arts/humanities disciplines will also be considered.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

3 years part-time blended delivery.



Study Hours

Each 15 credit module holds a total participant effort of 300 hours. This usually encompasses contact hours, directed study and independent study



On-Campus Attendance

Stage 1 modules:

Whilst most modules in stage 1 have a blended delivery, for some, on campus attendance may be required for a one-day workshop/ lectures, usually on a Saturday.



Stage 2 modules:

The Advanced Research module is delivered exclusively online in semester 1, with the exception of one half-day on-campus workshop. This is held in late January, usually on a Saturday.

Progression Pathways

Many of our Masters programmes are structured in a way that includes recognised entry and exit awards. This means that you can apply for part of Masters first and learn at your own pace or if you are unable to complete the full programme, you can still gain a recognised qualification. Our entry and exit awards typically include Postgraduate Certificate award and a Postgraduate Diploma award.