Certificate in Higher and Professional Learning
Course Overview
The aim of the course is to equip learners to develop the knowledge and skills to support high quality learning in a wide range of contexts. It is designed as a sound preparation for higher level study in the broad social and health sciences and education fields. The course is delivered via a combination of face-to-face workshops and online activities. This course is designed as a preparation for higher-level study in the broad social and health sciences and education fields. It is aimed at those who wish to pursue postgraduate and/or professional qualifications at levels 8 or 9 who have not been in education for some time and would like to upskill in academic writing and research.
The course comprises two modules. One focuses on academic writing and scholarship and the other on research methods. More specifically the course aims:
- To foster an understanding of scholarship and develop the skills needed to engage with, use and contribute to it,
- To develop the skills needs to write well academically,
- To promote critical and analytical engagement with literature and evidence,
- To critically consider the research methodologies used in the social and health sciences.
Course Delivery and Modules
The course is delivered via a combination of face-to-face workshops, online activities and 1:1 tutor support.
The course typically includes 3 Saturdays of face-to-face workshops over a semester. 1:1 tutorials are arranged at times to suit the learner and can be face-to-face, online or over the phone, as suits. The rest of the programme is delivered online.
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Developing your academic writing
This module aims to support students develop the transferable academic skills necessary for success in future study. It focuses on information literacy, critical thinking and academic writing.
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Making Sense of Research
This module provides a thorough grounding in research approaches and paradigms used in the social and behavioural sciences. Students will learn to interpret and synthesise existing research to inform decision making.
Education Progression
This programme is an ideal preparation for postgraduate or further professional study in fields such as education, health, social care and business.
Fees and Funding
Contact laura.mckenna@dkit.ie for more information about fees for this course.
Fees
€550
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a Level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline. Equivalent recognition may be given through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process on an individual case-by-case basis to candidates who have not yet achieved this academic standard but who can demonstrate significant relevant professional experience.
Candidates may be interviewed.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).
