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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 Provider | Maynooth University |
| Course Location | EU |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Ordinary Bachelors Degree |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| Awarding Body Details | BA Adult, Community and Further Education |
| Course Start Date | 14th September 2026 |
| Course Duration | 6 years |
| Course Time | Classes take place: • Tuesday evenings • Wednesday evenings • 6:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants 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 Path | After 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 Code | MH804 |
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Maynooth University
1 Floor School of Education, North Campus
Maynooth University,
Maynooth,
Co. Kildare, Maynooth, Kildare, Republic of Ireland
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