The innovative Certificate in Middle Leadership and Mentoring is a one-year, part-time blended programme providing an academic qualification for teachers in professional studies and will be offered by and located at MIC’s Thurles campus. Year 2 offers opportunities to progress to a Diploma qualification and subsequently to that of Master's level. Endorsed by the Centre for School Leadership and designed to suit teachers’ professional lives, the programme will act as both a challenge and a support to those interested in middle leadership in our schools.
| Course Location | Tipperary |
| Course Category | Education |
| Course Duration | One year, part time |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Entry Requirements | The minimum entry requirements for eligibility are as follows: (Year 1) For entry into the Certificate in Middle Leadership and Mentoring in Primary and Post-Primary Settings, applicants will normally hold a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (at level 8) in education (primary or post-primary). Applicants who have a 2.2 Honours degree in other disciplines may be considered if they have substantial and relevant professional experience. Acceptance under this category will be subject to an interview and considered in light of the UL Policy on Accredited Prior Learning. (Year 2, without dissertation) Entry into the Graduate Diploma in Middle Leadership and Mentoring in Primary and Post-Primary Settings, is contingent on achieving a 2.2 in the Certificate in Middle Leadership and Mentoring in Primary and Post-Primary Settings. Further information regarding the Graduate Diploma of the programmes can be obtained by emailing the Programme Coordinators. (Year 2, with dissertation) Entry into the Master's of Education in in Middle Leadership and Mentoring in Primary and Post-Primary Settings is contingent on achieving a 2.2 in the Graduate Diploma in Middle Leadership and Mentoring in Primary and Post-Primary Settings. Further information regarding the Master's component of the progammes can be obtained by emailing the Programme Coordinators. There is an option to undertake both Graduate Diploma and Master's Modules in one year. Students who choose this route, on successful completion of the programme, graduate with a M.Ed. in Middle Leadership and Mentoring in Primary and Post-primary settings. This route is contingent on successfully completing the Graduate Certification in M.Ed. in Middle Leadership and Mentoring in Primary and Post-primary settings at 2.2. or higher |
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