University Learning and TeachingTeastas Iarchéime, Foghlaim agus Teagasc Ollscoile

This 30 ECTS award is designed for TU Dublin academic staff. It supports them in developing the requisite knowledge and skills to be a more effective and competent lecturer and to obtain a nationally recognised teaching qualification.

The Postgraduate Certificate is a heavily practice based course that aims to facilitate participants in the development of a capacity for their continuing professional development, critical reflection and a scholarly approach to the implementation and evaluation of teaching practices. Through varied forms of teaching demonstration, reflection in and on action, and engagement with theoretical principles and concepts, participants will explore and critically evaluate practice and convention in learning and teaching, from both a generic and a discipline-specific perspective.

Applicants will normally satisfy the following criteria:

• All applicants must be currently employed by TU Dublin
• All applicants should hold a 2.2 honours bachelor degree or its equivalent
• All applicants must have sufficient hours of teaching (min.4 hours per week) to meet the assessment requirements of the course

Prospective applicants can contact the Programme Co-ordinator should they wish to discuss entry requirements.

The course will take one semester to complete (September to December or January to May). Teaching methods will include a range of learner-centred techniques that encourage participants to develop their professional practice and their skills as a reflective practitioner. The practical focus of the work provides participants with an opportunity to practice or demonstrate a short “slice” of teaching (microteaching) and a “real-time” class (teaching observations) with class colleagues and tutors, and to engage in different peer review and feedback strategies

Participation on this course involves attendance for a half day a week – usually Wednesday morning or afternoon.

• January 2026 Intake: Apply Now - EU Applicants (Spring 2026)

For further information on the application process, please visit How To Apply.

Non-EU Students

Non-EU students, not resident in Ireland, are not eligible to apply for part time programmes that are delivered on-campus. Applications for part time courses that require on-campus attendance will not be processed and the application fee will not be refunded.