General Information

Open Learning Programmes

• Foundation Diploma in Training and Education (Level 7, NQAI) 

The undergraduate programme offers a planned sequence of courses (Certificate, Diploma) leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Training and Education (Level 8, NQAI).

• Certificate in Training and Education – Year I
  
  
• Diploma in Arts (Training and Education) – Year II
  
  
• Bachelor of Arts (Training and Education) – Year III
  
  
• Bachelor of Arts (Training and Education) – Year IV

These innovative courses combine open learning and face-to-face methods of delivery. The medium of open learning allows participants to study at a time, place and pace which suit their individual circumstances. Attendance at course workshops, which are held at various locations throughout the country, provides the opportunity to meet with course tutors and other course participants. Normally, a one-year programme consists of five self-instructional modules, workshops, assignments and a project. All modules are written in high-quality open learning format and include activities and progress checks allowing participants to monitor their understanding and progress.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must normally have reached 21 years of age on January 1st of the calendar year of entry. Applicants under 21 years of age must satisfy the Matriculation requirements of the National University of Ireland, Galway.

Applicants should also have appropriate experience in a training or educational organisation and must be in a position to undertake assignments and work-based projects relating to practical aspects of training or education.

Course Fees

The course fees for 2008/2009 are as follows:

Years I – IV	€2,900 per annum
Masters Programme	€3,200 per annum
Foundation Diploma	€950

Where course fees are being sponsored by employers, the university will facilitate appropriate payment arrangements with students/employers involved. Payment by bank giro is acceptable.

Tax Relief: Students undertaking certain courses of two or more years’duration may be eligible for tax relief under Section 7, Finance Act, 1997. (All enquiries in relation to tax relief should be directed to your local Inspector of Taxes.)

Payment Procedures

Year I
A non-refundable course fee deposit of €500 must accompany the application form. 50% of the remaining course fee, the first installment, (€1,200) must then be paid before August 1st, 2008 and the remaining 50%, the second installment, (€1,200) will become due at the end of January 2009.

Years II – IV
50%, the first installment, (€1,450) of the course fee should be paid by the 1st of August 2008 and the remaining 50%, the second installment, (€1,450) becomes due at the end of January 2009.

Foundation Diploma
A course fee deposit of €100 must accompany the application form. Unsuccessful applicants will be refunded this fee. The remaining course fee (€850) must then be paid before the first workshop.

Enrolment and Registration

Applicants must complete an NUI, Galway Open Learning Centre application form to be submitted by post to the course administrator.

Registration will be arranged following confirmation of acceptance.

Course Structures and Assessment

Each course comprises a number of modules, detailed in this prospectus.

Course assessment generally takes the form of continuous assessment but may also include written examinations. Continuous assessment methods include written assignments, end of year projects and/or practical assignments.

Workshops

Participants will be required to attend module-related workshops guided by tutors from NUI, Galway.

Workshop locations are selected to be geographically accessible for students. Locations in recent years have included Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Kilkenny, Kildare, Sligo, Donegal, Kerry, Waterford and Galway. Workshop locations may change from year to year.

Student Support

NUI, Galway personnel, tutors and course administrators provide a high level of support to students throughout the programme. Individual tuition and assistance is available during workshops.

Students are encouraged to create their own informal support groups and networks with other students.

Certification

Successful participants will be conferred with an NUI, Galway Certificate, Diploma or Degree as appropriate.

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