Education - Adult & Further Education - Waterford

The BA in Adult and Further Education is a 60 credit, NFQ Level 7 award, follow-on course from the Higher Certificate, designed to meet the needs of tutors and practitioners who are currently working in adult and further education settings (FET) including adult basic education, adult literacy, adult education and community education or those wishing to pursue a career teaching or tutoring in the FET sector.

We accept applications for modules throughout the academic year, subject to availability on the timetable. All modules are offered subject to sufficient numbers and resources. Entry Requirements Applicants should hold a Higher Certificate in Arts in Literacy Development or Higher Certificate in Arts in Adult and Further Education or a relevant qualification equivalent to a full award (120 ECTS) at Level 6. Applicants must be actively working in the Adult and Further Education & Training sector for the duration of the programme. Applicants may be invited to attend an interview for entry to the programme. Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English, you will need an IELTS score of 6 (minimum of 5 in each component) or equivalent. Please see more information at https://www.setu.ie/english-language-requirements Non-Standard Applications/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Please Note: Applications for recognition of prior learning (advanced entry or exemptions) are welcomed from potential applicants who may have the appropriate level of knowledge and with significant professional experience in the FET sector.