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Accessibility & LanguageNursing Education (PDip)
Course Overview
The programme is aimed at Master’s degree prepared nurse graduates who wish to gain a teaching qualification. Broadly the programme develops nurses' expertise and understanding of teaching in higher education clinical settings.
The programme is comprised of three taught modules and three competency assessments. To support learners' skill development, students are expected to complete 100 hours of teaching/facilitation during the programme. Learners are also expected to gain expertise in a wide range of teaching methods including lecturing, clinical teaching in both laboratory and clinical settings, and working with small groups using experimental approaches.
Special features
The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and has a clinical focus, offering opportunities to develop specialist skills. The programme is offered through a blended learning format—a combination of online and face-to-face learning and teaching. Blended learning is an innovative and flexible approach to learning making it possible to combine working full-time with studying.
Scholarships available
Find out about our Postgraduate Scholarships here.
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Applications and Selections
Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
Who Teaches this Course
Dr Bróna Mooney
Requirements and Assessment
Modules are assessed using a combination of coursework and teaching assessment. To support their skill development, students are expected to complete 100 hours of teaching/facilitation during the programme. Students are also expected to gain expertise in a wide range of teaching methods, lecturing, clinical teaching in both laboratory and clinical settings, and working with small groups using experimental approaches.
Key Facts
Entry Requirements
All applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Have successfully completed a master’s degree in Nursing or its equivalent (Level 9).
- Be a registered General, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Children’s or a Registered Public Health Nurse on the Register maintained by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Have practiced as a nurse for a minimum of three years post registration (exclusive of post-registration/educational programmes) and this experience should be in clinical areas where students’ nurses are undertaking placements.
- Have negotiated a Teaching placement in a third level School/Department of Nursing Education or Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Education establishment which will provide the opportunity to meet the teaching practice requirements of this programme.
Additional Requirements
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Duration
1 year, full-time
Next start date
September 2025
A Level Grades ()
Average intake
5
QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes
Closing Date
30 June 2025
NFQ level
Mode of study
ECTS weighting
60
Award
CAO
Course code
PGDN-ED
Course Outline
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Why Choose This Course?
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme of study have found employment in various health service settings, third-level institutions of education, Centres for Nursing and Midwifery Education, Nursing Midwifery Practice Development Units and the private sector.
Who’s Suited to This Course
Learning Outcomes
Transferable Skills Employers Value
Work Placement
Study Abroad
Related Student Organisations
Course Fees
Fees: EU
€5,890 p.a. (including levy) 2025/26
Fees: Tuition
€5,750 p.a. 2025/26
Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2025/26
Fees: Non EU
€16,000 p.a.(€16,140 including levy) 2025/26
For 25/26 entrants, where the course duration is greater than 1 year, there is an inflationary increase approved of 3.4% per annum for continuing years fees.
Postgraduate students in receipt of a SUSI grant – please note an F4 grant is where SUSI will pay €4,000 towards your tuition (2025/26). You will be liable for the remainder of the total fee. A P1 grant is where SUSI will pay tuition up to a maximum of €6,270. SUSI will not cover the student levy of €140.
Note to non-EU students: learn about the 24-month Stayback Visa here.
Find out More
Dr Bróna Mooney
T: +353 91 495 395
E: brona.mooney@universityofgalway.ie
www.universityofgalway.ie/medicine-nursing-and-health-sciences/nursing/
Rosann Carolan | Graduate
This course helped me to extend my knowledge and competence in the process of teaching by leading, demonstrating and coaching. It provided me with an adequate learning environment where my passion for teaching would flourish. I particularly liked the enthusiasm of the tutors providing the course as they were always at hand to provide practical advice and mentoring in the best teaching practices. The course was challenging with trying to juggle working, along with the practical elements of the course but so worthwhile in the end. I hope that the experience and knowledge that I obtained by undertaking this course in education will help me eventually pursue a career within the teaching profession.
