Post Graduate Diploma in Arts in Education (Technology)
What is this course about?
This new programme provides GMIT Letterfrack graduates with an opportunity to positively impact upon students of technology subjects at second level. Students graduating from this programme will be qualified to teach Design & Communication Graphics or Technology to Leaving Certificate level. The core requirements of the technology subjects are already catered for on the Letterfrack campus.
Brief Video about the Programme: (47 secs)
Entry requirements
Applicants must be graduates of the GMIT Letterfrack Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Furniture Design & Manufacture or Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Furniture & Wood Technology. Applicants for this course should be interested in pursuing a professional career in teaching the technology based subjects at second level.
What subjects will I study?
- Teaching and Management Techniques
- Principles of Education
- Professional Studies
- Teaching Practice Preparation
- Teaching Practice 1
- Teaching Practice 2
- Projects
- Thesis
- Architectural Technology
- Design & Communication Graphics
What career opportunities will I have?
Graduates of this programme are recognized by the Teaching Council of Ireland as being qualified teachers of the technology based subjects at second level. Some graduates may find opportunities in other educational organizations, such as third level colleges, special needs education, or industry training.
What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates may progress to other post-graduate studies at colleges and universities in Ireland and the EU.