Teaching & Learning - Galway

This suite of programmes has been designed for applicants who would like to gain a formal qualification in teaching and learning in Higher Education, and/or a qualification in Further Education. In addition, it is for those who wish to develop and enrich their own teaching and learning practices in the context of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).



Who should apply?

Applicants must be lecturing in Higher Education, since a lecturing placement is integral to programme delivery.

Modules:

Thesis in Education Science

Teaching and Learning Applied Project

Certificate in Teaching and Learning

Technology Enhanced Learning

Student Centred Learning (SCL)

The Research Cycle: Foundation

Education for Sustainability

Digital Teaching and Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment

Assessment and Feedback

Mentoring

Professional Development Framework Portfolio (PDFP)

Postgraduate Supervisory Skills

UDL Curriculum Desi

The entry requirement for undertaking the programme is an Honours Degree (H2.2) in any discipline. Applicants must be lecturing in Higher Education, since a lecturing placement is integral to programme delivery.



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.



On-Campus Attendance

Typically, students attend the campus one day per month from September to May (on a Thursday or a Friday, depending on the module).

Start Date: September 2025.