Master of Arts in Adult Learning and Development

Course Aims

The Masters Degree in Adult Learning and Development programme aims to provide an intellectually challenging and vocationally relevant environment, enabling graduates to contribute significantly to the training profession in Ireland and abroad.

The Masters programme offers trainers and educators working with adults the opportunity to:

• Extend and deepen their knowledge and understanding of theory underlying adult learning and training.


• Contribute to the debate on the role of lifelong learning in the context of international experience, government priorities and the framework for future developments.


• Develop analytical and critical skills.
  
  

Entry Requirements

1. Academic: Candidates must have achieved an honours grade in the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Training and Education or its equivalent.
   
   
2. Technological: Candidates should have computer proficiency.
   
   
3. Experiential: Candidates must possess a minimum of three years’ experience in training and education or other relevant experience.

Candidates for entry may be required to attend for interview prior to being offered a place on the programme. The number of places will be restricted. Programme Delivery and Modules This open learning programme is delivered over two academic years and attendance at workshops, seminars and tutorials form an integral part of the programme.

Modules

1. Human Resource Development and Training for Work


2. Psychology of Learning I


3. Learning Society I


4. Research Methods I


5. Management of Training and Education


6. Educational and Training Technology


7. Psychology of Learning 2


8. Learning Society 2


9. Research Methods 2


10. Dissertation
    
    

Assessment

Participants are required to submit a written assignment for each module. A proportion of marks will be available for quality of contributions to online discussions on course topics. A research dissertation must be submitted during the second year of the programme.

Olivia Noone
Course Administrator - Year IV & Masters
olivia.noonenuigalway.ie
Direct Line: 091 - 514566

 

• Disclaimer
• Privacy
• Copyright
• Accessibility