Course Summary
This Postgraduate Certificate in STEM Education is designed to be delivered on a part-time basis over the period of one academic year. It comprises two modules each of 30 CATS points: Developing Best Practice in STEM Education and Developing Leadership Skills in STEM Education. This qualification will be of particular interest to primary teachers who are interested in developing their own knowledge and practice in STEM Education and leading the development of STEM Education in their educational setting.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Application Details
HOW TO APPLY
Application for admission to all Masters Programmes should be made by downloading the application form and reference form and returning the completed forms to [email protected]
Entry Year 2024/2025.
The next intake for this programme is for September 2024. Applications will close on Friday 6th September 2024.
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Career Progression
Duration
HOW WILL I STUDY?
Teaching and learning is delivered through a blended approach of online lectures, virtual learning activities, reflective, self-directed study.
CONTACT TIME
Classes are normally held once weekly (in the evening) via the College’s virtual learning environment – Canvas. Students on this programme will be strongly encouraged to attend one Saturday session held in Stranmillis University College where the course participants will be able to have a ‘hands on’ experience of the practical learning within the course.