Master of Arts in E-learning Design and Development

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class
Awards
MA
Programme Code CR_HELDE_9 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS, Fully Online No. of Semesters 4
NFQ Level 9 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 60
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/06/2021
Department MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A systematic understanding and knowledge of the design, development, implementation and evaluation of a range of e-learning and technology-enhanced learning solutions within the e-learning industry and other sectors and workplaces, including, in particular, the broader education and training sector.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Critical awareness of contemporary and emerging issues with regard to e-learning and technology-enhanced learning research, development and practice.
PO3 Skill - Range An advanced level of skills in designing, developing, researching and evaluating e-learning solutions incorporating a range of pre-production, production and post-production multimedia skills.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity An ability to select and implement, in a professional manner, industry-standard and emerging e-learning technologies and methodologies to address the needs of clients and learners.
PO5 Competence - Context An ability to operate in a professional and self-initiating manner in a range of teams and contexts within the e-learning industry and other sectors and workplaces, including, in particular, the broader education and training sector.
PO6 Competence - Role An ability to contribute significantly to and, as appropriate, take lead role in the design, development, implementation and research of pedagogically effective e-learning and technology-enhanced learning solutions.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn An ability to reflect critically on one’s own practice and development and to direct their own continuing professional development requirements.
PO8 Competence - Insight Critical reflection on pedagogical as well as the broader socio-cultural, psycho-cultural impacts and contexts of e-learning technologies and digital media in general.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
EDUC9028 E-Learning Authoring VALERIE RENEHAN 2 5
EDUC9016 Education Research & Proposal MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 10
EDUC9038 Elearning Instructional Design VALERIE RENEHAN 2 5
EDUC9027 Narrative & Games for Learning VALERIE RENEHAN 2 5
MMED9005 New Media Workplace VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
EDUC9030 E-learning Project VALERIE RENEHAN 2 10
EDUC9029 E-learning Thesis VALERIE RENEHAN 2 20