Come along to University of Galway’s Adult Learning Information Evening on Wednesday 14th June from 5.30-7.30pm on the University campus, to find out more about the extensive range of part-time, flexible-learning courses on offer.
The Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development are looking forward to welcoming prospective students back on campus for this event. Students will meet representatives from over 40 part-time courses which will be showcased at the event, these include subject areas of: Business & Management, Science & Technology, Languages, IT, Community Education, Training & Education and Pre-University Courses.
Over the course of the evening prospective students will have an opportunity to join one of several talks on Progression Pathways & RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning), Introduction to Micro-credentials, Springboard+ courses and Fees & Funding.
Responding to the needs of adult learners who require flexible approaches to upskilling & accreditation, the University has embarked on a national project in the area of micro-credentials.
“University of Galway is one of seven universities working on the MicroCreds innovative national project, with the goal of developing short learning courses, to upskill and reskill the labour force.” explains Janice Mulvany Glennon, Micro-credentials Project Lead.
Acknowledging the role that work & life experience plays in contributing to learning and the development of skills, the University has been actively involved with industry and adult learners in recognising the prior learning which students bring to their studies. Suzanne Golden, RPL Project Lead at the University of Galway, explains that the “Recognition of Prior Learning is an essential component of the University’s approach to widening access to qualifications and supporting lifelong learning.”
Find out more about Springboard+ courses available, Adult Learning tuition scholarships and student support services. The Career Development Centre will also be on hand on the night to answer any queries you may have as you decide on course options.
Register here.
