Teaching, Learning & Scholarship

Key programme benefits to future students

It equips students with a range of skills, competencies, insights and capacities, which will ensure that they will bring the highest quality teaching and learning experiences to the students that they teach, while also managing and progressing their own scholarly careers.



On successful completion of this programme, participants will be able to explore and apply the theory of learning, pedagogy, scholarship and innovation directly to teaching, learning, research and scholarly practice in higher education settings.



On successful completion of this programme, participants will be able to deliver high quality teaching, reflection, articulation and feedback skills and apply them to their own research and teaching development and to the learning and development of their students across disciplines.

Year 1

Autumn Modules

• Planning for Teaching, Learning and Assessment

• Scholarly Research and Teaching: Developing an Effective Research, Writing and Publication Strategy

• Blended Learning

• Contemporary Learning Theory, Reflective Practice & Peer Observation in Higher Education 1

• Exit at this point with Certificate



Spring Modules

• Contemporary Learning Theory, Reflective Practice & Peer Observation in Higher Education 2

• Technology Enhanced Learning: Theory and Practice

• Writing in Academic Contexts: Research & Pedagogy

• Feedback and Revision in Scholarly Writing



Summer Modules

• Contemporary Issues in Higher Education



Year 2

Autumn Modules

• Teaching, Learning and Scholarship in Higher Education Dissertation



Spring Modules

• Teaching, Learning and Scholarship in Higher Education Dissertation

Applicants must hold at least a second class honours primary degree (2.2) (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). Applicants must be engaged in teaching in the higher or further education sector for the duration of the programme. Note: subject to the discretion of the course director an interview may form part of the selection process.



In the case of international students, the overseas equivalent as determined by the Course Team in consultation with UL Graduate School Admissions. Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, certified demonstrable achievement in a Standard English Language Competency Test will be required.

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1 year/2 years part-time, on campus.