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BA in Adult, Community and Further Education





BA ADULT, COMMUNITY AND FURTHER EDUCATION (part-time) – 6 years (part-time, flexible, mature only)

 

BA Adult, Community and Further Education
If you are interested in understanding how adults learn, education across the lifespan, design and delivery of Adult Education programmes, and are working in, or seeking to work in learning contexts across community and further education, then this degree is for you (Teaching Council Accredited – route 3).

  • The BA Adult, Community and Further Education (part-time) strand of MH804 offers core modules and the option to register for optional modules during years 2-4.
  • New students of this degree may have been out of the education system for some time. We therefore dedicate time across all years to study skills and student support.
  • In some cases, applicants can use previous learning towards the degree award (after year 1) through the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning system.
  • This programme is 6 years part-time
  • The timetable will change after year 4, and you must be available to attend on campus at least one day per week.
  • From year 4 onwards, you must complete a placement with a registered Further Education Provider.
  • All applicants must complete Garda (police) vetting before commencing the course.
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Training ProviderMaynooth University
Course LocationEU
Course TypeClassroom Based
Course QualificationOrdinary Bachelors Degree
Awarding BodyNational University of Ireland
Awarding Body DetailsBA Adult, Community and Further Education
Course Start Date14th September 2026
Course Duration6 years
Course TimeClasses take place: • Tuesday evenings • Wednesday evenings • 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Entry RequirementsApplicants must be 21 years or older on 1 January of the year of entry. Application through the CAO. Selected candidates are invited for interview. See our website for details (link in Contact us).
Career PathAfter Graduation
BA Adult, Community and Further Education

Teach in a range of Further Education settings including in Colleges of Further Education, adult learning centres, YouthReach, community education, prison education, National Learning Network, private providers
Hold education positions in NGOs and in the tertiary sector etc.
Postgraduate study in adult and community education
Progression to MEd in Adult and Community Education
Course CodeMH804
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1 Floor School of Education, North Campus Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Maynooth, Kildare, Republic of Ireland

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