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2021/2022

Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Postgraduate Certificate - NFQ Level 9, Minor Award

Postgraduate Diploma - NFQ Level 9, Major Award

(Online)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure that the programme and module content as described in the University's Calendar and Book of Modules for the 2021-22 academic year are accurate. However, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, no guarantee is given that programme/module content, delivery and assessment may not be altered, cancelled, replaced, augmented or otherwise amended. Any changes will ensure the same competencies and Learning Outcomes are met. Programme and/or Module Coordinators will communicate any such changes to students.

This part-time programme is offered on a modular, credit accumulation basis. Participants will normally accumulate credits over a maximum of 24 months. For students commencing the programme from 2015/16 onwards, the programme will be delivered online.

Postgraduate Certificate
Students take 30 credits as follows:
TL6003 Theories of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (15 credits)
TL6004 Practice Approaches to Teaching, Learning and Assessment (15 credits)


Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Postgraduate Diploma
The Postgraduate Diploma consists of 30 credits from the Postgraduate Certificate and 30 credits as follows:
TL6005 Disciplinary Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (15 credits)
TL6006 Diversity in Student Learning (15 credits)


Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2021/2022 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2021/2022.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

  • Investigate their teaching as an integral, ongoing part of their research;
  • Appraise what is distinctive and integrative about their disciplines in promoting student learning;
  • Generate new approaches to teaching, learning and assessment to maximise student learning;
  • Evaluate module design to harness diversity and integrative learning;
  • Value the contribution of students in developing research, teaching and learning.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

  • Recognise teaching as a valid form of research and scholarship;
  • Participate in discussions on teaching, learning and assessment as a community of scholars;
  • Design modules based on principles of student-centred learning;
  • Critique planning and teaching practice in the light of student learning/feedback;
  • Engage with a diverse, multi-cultural student population;
  • Hold a professional commitment to teaching and student learning.

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