Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

The Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is a Minor Award (30 Credits, Level 9) designed to equip new and experienced lecturers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to design and deliver student-centred educational programmes in Higher Education (HE).  It also aims to enable participants to evaluate the effectiveness of their teaching and assessment strategies and to reflect on how to engage their learners more effectively in HE.  Working in a collaborative learning environment, participants will expand their repertoire of teaching, curriculum design and assessment strategies in order to enhance their teaching. learning and assessment strategies in HE.

Assessment: 100% Continuous Assessment.

Entry:  Applicants for this programme are required to have an Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent.

Further Study:  On successful completion of the Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, graduates may progress to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Education or the Master of Education (MEd) in SETU Waterford.

Delivery:  The Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Educations a part-time, flexible programme, where participants may study at their own pace.  Modules are delivered online or in blended mode i.e., a combination of online, face-to-face workshops, self-directed and group learning.

Certificate in Teaching & Learning Semester 2 Academic Timetable 2025/2026

Further Information, please contact:

Programme Leader: Caroline McGarry E: [email protected]

How to Apply:

For further information on how to apply, please contact:  Suzanne Ryan E: [email protected]