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POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROGRAMME DESIGN and VALIDATION IN FURTHER EDUCATION and TRAINING
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MHA87
- Award Type and NFQ level
- Certificate Level 9
- Study Mode
- Part time
- Closing Date
- 31 August 2025
Overview
This Postgraduate Certificate addresses the needs of FET staff and other educators tasked with responsibility for redesign of existing or development of new education and training programmes including traineeship and apprenticeship programmes.
Course structure
Duration: 1 year part-time
The programme is offered part-time over two semesters. It will be delivered partly through a combination of online and day long in-person workshops. Adult education participative and dialogical methodologies will be used for delivery of both online and in-person workshops. The online dimension will be interactive and include activities that enhance student learning through active participation in webinars, discussion forums and other exercises.
Course Duration: 1 year part-time
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Careers
It is intended that completion of the programme will enhance participants’ employability and promotion prospects in the Further Education and Training (FET) sector generally.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level. We also accept applications who can evidence degree equivalent in accordance with MU’s policy on recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Applicants much also be working in an education setting such as within adult, community or further education environments or a work-place setting.
Minimum English language requirements: please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non-EU applicants.
National University of Ireland Maynooth’s TOEFL code is 8850
How to apply
Online application only. To make an application please click here.
To apply for your chosen postgraduate study at Maynooth University, please ensure you have the following documents to make an application:
- Evidence of your primary degree
- Academic transcripts
- A copy of your passport
- A personal statement
- An academic reference (contact details)
- A professional reference (contact details)
English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants