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Majella Dempsey, Associate Professor at Maynooth University Department of Education commented;

“This report gives a snapshot into the work of teachers during the pandemic demonstrating their professionalism in adapting to new ways of teaching. It confirms the need for social contact in teaching and learning. Teachers were happy to be back teaching in September, and talked about how happy their students were also, however, they had on-going concerns for their safety, about meeting curriculum requirements and about exam classes.” Dr. Jolanta Burke, Chartered Psychologist, Assistant Professor at Maynooth University Department of Education stated,

“Despite higher levels of stress and lower levels of wellbeing, our teachers keep going for the sake of our children. Their tenacity in overcoming the myriad of obstacles they face, along with the high levels of resilience they display is exemplary. I would love to see the Department of Education, schools, and the management organisations take more action to focus on teachers’ personal wellbeing. After all, they need to put on their masks first before they can assist others.”

Entry Routes

1. Undergraduate Entry Route

When planning postgraduate studies, it is essential for undergraduates to start to consider their postgraduate course options early in the final academic year of their BA/BSc degree studies.

The PAC application system will be open from November 2020 for 2021 applications with sample module content, entry requirements and closing dates available online at: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/postgraduate

Undergraduates should review current course timetables to get an understanding of the time commitment involved in their preferred programmes, as this will help with financial planning for postgraduate studies. While programmes may run with different modules and timetables may change from year to year, the current information provides the most upto-date guidance on what to expect from the postgraduate experience.

At Maynooth University, prospective students are encouraged to make contact with course coordinators to ask for more information about programme content in advance of making an application.

2. Use your professional experience to apply for a postgraduate degree

Maynooth University welcomes applications for taught postgraduate programmes from suitably-qualified applicants without a Level 8 primary degree. Through its Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) policy, Maynooth University recognizes the value of the skills and knowledge acquired through participation in the labour market to life-long education. We welcome applications from prospective students who may have significant professional experience but do not have a formal third level qualification, or do not meet the academic entry requirements laid out for their chosen programme. Students who enter our postgraduate programmes through this route bring valuable insights, and technical and workplace skills, to the learning environment in the programme.

Through the RPEL process, your relevant professional skills and life experience will be reviewed to assess eligibility for admission to your chosen programme. This is particularly relevant for applicants without substantial academic qualifications.

Postgraduate Conversion vCourses

It is possible to move into a new area of study via a conversion Master’s programme. These popular programmes offer level 8 Bachelor degree holders (or equivalent) a ‘no experience necessary’ path into a new field of expertise. Maynooth University offers conversion opportunities in 2021 through its Master’s programmes in: • Marketing • Business Management • Law

• IT Enabled Innovation • Design Innovation • Economics (2 year programme) • Finance (2 year programme) • Accounting (2 year programme) • Higher Diploma in Legal Studies • Professional Master of Education (primary and secondary teaching)

https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/ postgraduate-studies/what-degree-right-me/conversioncourses