“The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.”
Carl Rogers (1902-1987)

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Year 1 of the BSc in Education and Training running in the 2012-13 academic year.

The Programme is being developed under academic review and will be revived again in Sept. 2013. This does not affect current students on Year 2 & 3 of the Programme, which will continue as normal.

Understanding Education and Training

If you would like to work in the in the field of Education and Training and you're looking to develop your knowledge, skills and professional approach then this three year degree delivered during evenings and weekends has everything you need.

This established, innovative programme can support your professional development by providing you with the knowledge and skills that will enhance your professionalism and help you gain a recognised qualification. DCU are currently working with the Teaching Council in gaining this programme programme further recognition for those wishing to teach in the area of Further Education.

For 15 years DCUs degree in Education & Training has provided the further education, higher education and training sectors with highly skilled, reflective and creative trainers / educators. You may be working as a trainer in vocational, adult or continuing education, as a trainer, tutor or facilitator in a community setting or in a Traveller Training Centre. Perhaps you are a Youthreach staff member, or working with people with disabilities. The course is also designed for those who may be working in the public or private sector possibly in HR as a trainer.

How to apply

Suitably qualified and experienced applicants may apply for Year 2 of the Programme by R10 Direct Entry form before June 1st 2012 (DCUs RPL policy applies).

RPL (Recognition of prior learning) RPL applicants should note that each request for Exemption or Direct Entry will be considered on its own merits by the Programme Board. The granting of an exemption/direct admission will depend on the exact nature and content of any previous award, the date obtained and, in certain circumstances, post-qualification work experience. The date of the previous award is particularly important. The Board will pay particular attention to the content studied in dated awards as well as experiential and work-related learning. All RPL candidates must satisfy and equivalence check with the learning outcomes from all Year 1 modules and will be required to submit a piece of work in advance of attending an interview in mid July.

In the case of mature applicants, 'other' experience, apart from performance in examinations, is taken into consideration - this may be work experience, further studies, or other such experience deemed to be relevant to the application. Mature applicants are assessed based on their application details and are usually called for interview (typically in late June). The University aims to inform applicants of the outcome of their application as soon as possible afterwards.