Education for Human Rights & Equality

Key Features
The programme is delivered fully online and welcomes participants worldwide to explore human rights and engage in discussion, peer learning, research and reflexive practice in a stimulating, challenging and safe environment. The programme will use the flipped classroom model and incorporate the principles of Universal Design for Learning. The programme will draw from international and national practitioners to offer a unique learning opportunity and will be coordinated and taught by Dr Catherine Stapleton and colleagues at MIC, many of whom have international educational experience. Assessment is flexible and varied involving submission of written assignments, groupwork, online engagement and presentations. All is done in the knowledge of participants having busy lives and, where possible, flexibility will form part of that assessment to play to people’s strengths and work context.

Programme Aims
On successful completion of this programme, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Access the concept of diversity as the essence of humanity in key educational philosophies and legislation

- Critically analyse key issues that impact on the achievement of human rights and equality at a personal, organisational, local and global level in the field of education

- Interrogate the ethical, moral, and social issues related to the grounds of discrimination, namely gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, membership of the Traveller/ minority community, marital, family and social status

- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the weight of history on human experience and that memories survive which impact on current understanding and attitudes in both positive and challenging ways

- Apply professional skills of communication and collaboration in a reflexive manner to affirm the uniqueness of each persons’ identity and promote human rights and equality in a variety of educational settings

- Develop the skills, tools, and techniques to lead change and transformation in an educational organisation and facilitate the peaceful ending of conflict, discrimination and retribution

- Engage in practitioner-based research and contribute to the growth of research in education for human rights and equality

Part-time (over two years):
Year 1 - Semester 1
Historical Understanding of Diversity & Human Rights EDU694 (9 ECTS)
Leadership for Change and Managing Diversity and Conflict EDU691 (9 ECTS)
Education and the Law EDU608 (9 ECTS)

Year 1 - Semester 2
Philosophy and Practice EDU692 (6 ECTS)
Contemporary issues in sustainably and global citizenship education: ethics, beliefs, integration, and equality EDU678 (12 ECTS)
Education for Human Rights & Equality: Applied Research Project EDU693 (12 ECTS)

Year 2 - Semester 1
Dissertation 1 EDU654 (6 ECTS)
Principles & Practices of Research in Education EDU602 (9 ECTS)

Year 2 - Semester 2
Dissertation 2 DUU655 (15 ECTS)

Applicants should hold a relevant degree / Postgraduate Diploma / Professional Master at 2.2 Honours Level or higher (Level 8 - National Framework of Qualifications).

In cases where the applicant does not meet normal entry requirements, the applicant can be assessed on prior learning in line with university policy and procedures on the Recognition of Prior Learning. The admission procedures will include an interview wherein the prior learning and experience of applicants in education will be assessed.

It is expected that applicants should have a minimum of two years’ experience in education.

Places on the programme will be offered based on the above, based on qualifications, performance at interview (if applicable), language proficiency level (if applicable), and application form.

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of their proficiency level English in the form of an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 6.5 - 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in any one component, or IELTS equivalent accepted by UL. Such applicants will also be required to undergo an interview through English.

How to Apply
EU Applicants
Applicants will normally hold a minimum 2.2 Honours Bachelor degree (major award at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) or a major award at Level 9 or a major award at Level 10 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Applicants will normally have a minimum of two years relevant work experience in an education setting and should be currently working in a relevant education setting.

Other applicants who have substantial and relevant prior experience and/or learning will also be considered. Acceptance under this category will be subject to an interview and considered in light of the UL Policy on Accredited Prior Learning.

Applications for September 2024 intake are now open, and the closing date is 26th July 2024.

Please complete all the steps below:
1. Download and complete the application form from our website.
2. You will be required to send your university transcripts.
3. In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of IELTS (or equivalent) is required.
4. Please pay the non-refundable €50 application fee here using Stripe, and return the completed application form by email to TaughtProgrammes@mic.ul.ie.

Non-EU Applicants
You are advised to contact the MIC International Office before applying:

E: International@mic.ul.ie or T: +353 61 204988 /+353 61 774790.

- Entry requirements and the application process vary according to country of origin. For information that is specific to your home country, click on https://www.mic.ul.ie/international/study-in-ireland/essential-information/Your%20Country?index=0.

- Please complete your application through PAC at https://v2.pac.ie/institute/16

- You will be required to upload your university transcripts.

- In the case of non-native English speakers, a copy of your IELTS results (or equivalent) is required.

- The application fee is €50 and is non-refundable.

Transferring from another 3rd Level Institution
The transfer route into MIC depends on the content overlap of your new and old programme and the number of places on the new programme in the year you apply. Before submitting an application, you should contact International@mic.ul.ie where we will consider your case with the relevant Head of Department of the programme you wish to transfer to.

EU/Non-EU Status Assessments
The designation of a student as being from the EU or a Non-EU country determines the fees, they will pay at MIC there may be cases where a non-EU national acquires EEA citizenship during the programme of their third-level studies and would qualify for EU fees, for example.

CONTACT
EU Applicants
+353 61 205160 / 204348
TaughtProgrammes@mic.ul.ie

CONTACT
Non-EU Applicants
+353 61 204988 / +353 61 774787
International@mic.ul.ie

2 years part-time, fully online.

Applications for September 2024 intake are now open, and the closing date is 26th July 2024.

Career Progression
This programme is aimed at all who have an interest in human rights and equality and particularly those working in the field of education. The flexible design makes it attractive to national and international participants.