MA in Higher Education
Part time - DT913
Programme co-ordinator
Dr Roisin Donnelly
Learning, Teaching and Technology Centre
14 Upper Mount Street,
Dublin 2
T: 01 402 7886
E: roisin.donnelly@dit.ie
Duration
Part Time - Minimum of 2 academic years
Closing date
Open for Applications
Start date
September 2013
Introduction
The MA in Higher Education is a part time taught programme that is completed over 2 years.
Course Content
| Course Details | Dublin Institute of Technology |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Structure | Part-time |
| ECTs | 90 |
| Prerequisites | Honours primary degree or Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Third Level Learning and Teaching |
| Modules | In Year 1 there is a Professional Development module and modules are also offered in Learning Theories, Higher Education Policy, Writing and Disseminating Research, Creativity and Critical Thinking, Technology Enhanced Learning and Research methods. In Year 2 the MA thesis module supports participants to undertake and complete a significant research project and present it in an appropriate thesis format. |
| Assessment | Assignments in Year 1 and Thesis in Year 2 |
| Cost | Postgraduate part time fees for 2012/13 |
| Contact Person | Linda Boyd |
| learning.teaching@dit.ie | |
| Further Information | http://lttc.dit.ie/lttc/programmes/ |
*capitation for 2012/2013 is €135.
Location
DIT Learning Teaching and Technology Centre, 14 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2.
Timetable / Hours
Participation on this course involves attendance for a half day a week. The MA in Higher Education is on Tuesday Mornings 10am - 1pm.
Entry Requirements
Entry to the MA in Higher Education is open to Graduates who have achieved an honours degree.
[The first 15 ECTs can be achieved through evidence of professional practice. Please liaise with Roisin Donnelly, programme coordintor in relation to this option.]
Award
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Higher Education
