Prospective Students

Understanding the Course:

This course develops trainers and educators who can design, deliver and evaluate a broad range of courses in a wide range of settings

Understanding Education and Training

There is a strong demand for educators across Ireland, from individual communities right through to large organisations. There are always people who want and need to learn. Teaching/Training is a very desirable skill and this course will help you to develop that skill, by:

• Developing your understanding of all aspects of education and training, both in the formal and informal sectors (adult education, community education and workplace education & training) as they have evolved in the social and historical context in Ireland.
• Enhancing your understanding of the key theories underpinning education, community development and organisational learning.
• Providing you with the practical and theoretical skills necessary to deliver quality education and training.
• Enhancing your abilities to communicate effectively in a learning environment.

About You:

Do you enjoy the challenge of working closely with people and helping them to advance their knowledge, skills and attitudes in a wide range of settings? Then this B.Sc. is the ideal start. If the psychological foundations of learning are important to you and you want to understand how your knowledge can be employed across a range of environments, then we will support your learning through a wide range of methodologies and an enlightened approach to assessment. The general entry requirements for admission to the university apply.

NAVET: Students undertaking a specific FETAC approved course in Education and Training in designated Further Education Centres may access the degree on successful completion of a programme of study jointly delivered by DCU and the designated centres.

Minimum Requirements:

University Minimum General Requirements

GCE Requirements::

University Minimum General Requirements

Course Structure:

Your degree course focuses on the development of specialist knowledge and skills in the areas of:

• social and personal development
• interpersonal communications and education for multicultural and diverse societies
• information and communications technology applications in education and training
• learning styles and group development
• learning difficulties

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

Why DCU?

• You are interested in teaching and learning in the adult and further education sectors.
• You are interested in working as a trainer in the commercial/industry sectors.
• You are interested in designing and developing educational resources.
• You are interested in understanding how to engage and motivate learners.
• You are interested in developing educational resources for community-based programmes.

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

Career Prospects:

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.

Minimum Requirements:

University Minimum General Requirements

GCE Requirements::

University Minimum General Requirements

Entry Requirements:

Leaving Certificate
There are no additional entry requirements for this programme apart from the general entry requirements for admission to the university.

GCE A Level
There are no additional entry requirements for this programme apart from the general entry requirements for admission to the university.

G20001 Communications
W20008 Work Experience
D20001 Anatomy and Physiology
D20003 Care Provision and Practice
D20005 Child Development
D20007 Early Childhood Education
D20012 Introduction to Nursing
D20032 Human Growth and Development
D20165 Safety and Health at Work

DCHCC Community Care
Students must have attained the FULL Level 5 FETAC Award with distinctions in 5 modules, 3 of the distinctions must be in modules listed below:

D20003 Care Provision and Practice
D20032 Human Growth and Development
D20165 Safety and Health at Work
G20001 Communications
W20008 Work Experience

DCHSC Childcare
Students must have attained the FULL Level 5 FETAC Award with distinctions in 5 modules, 3 of the distinctions must be in modules listed below:

D20159 Caring for Children (0-6 Years)
D20005 Child Development
D20007 Early Childhood Education
D20153 Working in Childcare
G20001 Communications
W20008 Work Experience

ECHSX Cultural and Heritage Studies
Students must have attained the FULL Level 5 FETAC Award with distinctions in 5 modules, 3 of the distinctions must be in modules listed below:

E20115 Archaeology
E20114 Folklore
E20113 Local History Studies
G20001 Communications
W20008 Work Experience

EYXXX Youth Work
Students must have attained the FULL Level 5 FETAC Award with distinctions in 5 modules, 3 of the distinctions must be in modules listed below:

E20140 Working with Young People
E20141 Understanding Youth Work
E20142 Young People and Society
G20001 Communications
W20008 Work Experience

EASSX Applied Social Studies
Students must have attained the FULL Level 5 FETAC Award with distinctions in 5 modules, 3 of the distinctions must be in modules listed below:

G20001 Communications
G20031 Social Studies
L22541 Applied Psychology
E20169 Intercultural Studies
W20008 Work Experience

How to Apply and Closing Dates

Candidates required to apply through the CAO can apply online at http://www.cao.ie/
Candidates required to apply directly to DCU can download, print and complete a direct application form by clicking here

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