Understanding the Course:

Knowledge, skills and professionalism in Education and Training.

If you would like to work 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 course 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. For fifteen years, the DCU degree in Education and Training has provided the further education, higher education and training sectors with highly skilled, reflective and creative trainers/educators.

About You:

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. This course is also designed for those who may be working in the public or private sector possibly in HR as a trainer.

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).

To progress to the second year you must comply with the minimum university regulations for entry as previously described and, in addition, you must have completed Year 1 of the degree in Education and Training (with a credit or distinction) or have gained an equivalent qualification. To enter the third year of the course in order to gain a degree qualification you must, in addition to fulfilling the minimum entry requirements, also have progressed through the 2nd year of the course or equivalent qualification at the level of credit or distinction.

Course Structure:

Year 1 (B.Sc. in Education and Training - Evening/Weekend mode)

You will take approximately eight modules, which will integrate your knowledge and experience of a wide range of contemporary issues in education and training such as curriculum development, teaching and learning methodologies and the use of information technology in education and training. The curriculum development project undertaken by each student will benefit you and your place of work by making you more critically aware of this key area and allowing you to test it within the work setting. Attendance is two evenings per week and certain blocked Saturdays.

Year 2 (B.Sc. in Education and Training - Evening/Weekend mode)

A further nine modules are studied during Year 2 of the course, three of which form work-based learning practice. The emphasis is strongly placed on developing your skills in the training environment and introducing the concept of reflective practice. Professional development is enhanced through our state-of-the-art digital video labs where students get the chance to teach a class whilst being recorded for further on-line reflection and feedback. Attendance is required on two evenings per week and on certain blocked Saturdays.

Year 3 (B.Sc. in Education and Training - Evening/Weekend mode)

A further nine core modules encompass the two key themes of this degree:

• equality, access and personal development
• work, enterprise and community-based learning

For your projects you will integrate learning from each of the modules to develop practical solutions to cross-curricular problems, relating to your own work setting. Attendance is required on two evenings per week and on certain blocked Saturdays.

View the subjects currently taught on this course (2012 - 2013)

Why DCU?

• Established course
• Blending education and training
• Diverse career prospects
• Recognised in Further Education Sector
• Professional development

Career Prospects:

A Future Career

As a graduate of the B.Sc. in Education and Training, you may wish to pursue a career in a range of education and training environments. There are a growing number of educational organisations across the public and private sector encompassing all levels of education and training from pre-school, through community and adult education. In addition, training is a growth area within organisations with many of the larger institutions having dedicated training units, which will offer opportunities to our graduates to progress in their chosen career.

What Prospective Employers Say

"The young learners attending our centre no longer accept that they have little prospect of interesting and fulfilling careers. They are employed in industries that six years ago they would not have considered as an option. And that's because I am fortunate enough to lead an exceptional team of facilators who have gained a wealth of knowledge by completing the B.Sc. in Education and Training." Tracey Hickey, Co-ordinator of Youthreach, Blanchardstown

Entry Requirements:

To apply for the B.Sc. in Education and Training, you must meet the University's minimum entry requirements of at least two years' appropriate training/education experience and have a current position in education/ training. All applicants must attend an interview.

Garda Vetting has been introcudced for students who have unsupervised access to children and vulnerable adults as part of their studies at Dublin City University. Applicants must successfully pass the Garda vetting process in order to complete the process of registration on the degree in education and training.

How to Apply and Closing Dates

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