General Entry Criteria

• A related Bachelor’s Degree OR

• A related Graduate Diploma at Level 8

Note: "Related” implies that the applicant should have either a MNQF level 7 or level 8 qualification in Education/teaching or similar area.)

Alternative Entry Criteria

• 25 years old, completion of a related Level 5 qualification, and 7 years of relevant experience (of which 3.5 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 5 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master’s Programme.OR

• 25 years old, completion of a related Level 6 qualification, and 6 years of relevant experience (of which 3 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 6 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master’s Programme.

MVR 4,350 per month x 15 months

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will be able to: 

• Demonstrate the essential content knowledge and practical classroom skills to perform competently as a critically reflective teacher

• Comprehend the intellectual, social, and psychological aspects of their work with learners, and synthesize theory and practice

• Understand the key concepts in curriculum and curriculum development with regard to young learners

• Evaluate and use constructive criticism of their own work and of the institutions in which they will teach

• Develop theoretical understandings of schooling and education, and implement an ongoing programme of self-education appropriate to their personal and professional needs

• Understand child development, higher order thinking skills, socialisation in early childhood, and possess teaching skills in today’s changing context