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).
| College | Maynooth University |
| Course ID | 195630 |
| 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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