Programme Overview

For this postgraduate course you can either Apply Online or download our application form.

This programme has been designed in consultation with industry and provides an excellent foundation for those in enterprise. You will learn about best practice in e-learning and how to apply and promote it within your organisation. The programme will enable youto use technology to enhance learning, to evaluate and manage e-learning programmes and to quantify the effects of technology enhanced learning. The area of e-learning continues to rapidly develop and this programme will give you the knowledge and skills to play a leadership role.

Who is the Programme for?

The programme is for people who want to apply technology to learning and training and for e-learning practitioners and people who wish to specialise in learning technologies.

Student Profile

Sara Kyofuna - “I found the area of e-Learning fascinating. The course was hard work but worthwhile and great fun.”

Duration

1 calendar year.

Schedule

Tuesday and Thursday 18.30 - 22.30 Plus every second Saturday 09.00 - 13.00 in Semester 1.

Entry Requirements

A degree or equivalent and at least three years experience in industry, teaching, or information technology. The college operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme meaning applicants who do not meet the normal academic requirements may be considered based on relevant work and other experience. This may be assessed using a written application or interview.

Award

The Higher Diploma in Science in Computing in e-Learning is awarded by HETAC at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. This award will allow progression to level 9 programmes on the NFQ.

Venue

IFSC Campus, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1

Programme Modules

Year 1
eLearning Development Tools	eLearning Project Management
Human Computer Interaction	Instructional Design
Learning Theory	Multimedia
Practical E-Learning	Project

Start Date

Tuesday 20th September 2011

Programme Location

IFSC Campus