| Code | UMCRA |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| Fees | €815 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 4 December 2026 |
| Start Date | 21 January 2027 |
Outline
This course is aimed at Education Professionals, at all levels including Preschool, Primary, Secondary and Special Needs Assistants (SNA), and those working in the Arts. The course will provide students with practical skills and toolkits to create a rich music environment in their classrooms that encourages children of all abilities to be active participants. The course will included blended learning with online lectures and interactive in person workshops held in the Department of Music UCC. The programme will be delivered by an interdisciplinary team of practitioners with multiple years and experience of working with neurodiverse children.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
Teaching Methods
- 10 x 1.5 hours lectures [online]
- 2 x 4 hours workshop [in person]
| Date | Day | Time | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21st January 2027 | Thursday | 7.00-8.30pm | Online |
| 28th January 2027 | Thursday | 7.00-8.30pm | Online |
| 4th February 2027 | Thursday | 7.00-8.30pm | Online |
| 11th February 2027 | Thursday | 7.00-8.30pm | Online |
| 13th February 2027 | Saturday | 10am-1.00pm and 2pm-3pm | In person |
| 18th February 2027 | Thursday | 7.00-8.30pm | Online |
| 25th February 2027 | Thursday | 7.00-8.30pm | Online |
| 4th March 2027 | Thursday | 7.00-8.30pm | Online |
| 11th March 2027 | Thursday | 7.00-8.30pm | Online |
| 18th March 2027 | Thursday | 7.00-8.30pm | Online |
| 25th March 2027 | Thursday | 7.00-8.30pm | Online |
| 27th March 2027 | Saturday | 10am-1.00pm and 2pm-3pm | In person |
Lecturer(s)
- Dr Eva McMullan-Glossop - Department of Music
Guest Lecturer(s)
- Maeve O'Shea - University of Limerick
- Pádraig Wallace - University of Limerick
- Dr Kieran O'Mahony - Institute for Connecting Neuroscience with Teaching and Learning Seattle, WA
Practicalities
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Illustrate a comprehensive understanding of neurodiversity and related terminologies.
- Demonstrate an understanding and reflect critically on current music pedagogies.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a neural based education model.
- Identify practices that promote inclusion and scaffold development within learning.
- Show self-reliance on selecting, interpreting, preparing, and teaching appropriate music content for a neurodiverse setting.
- Gain the knowledge of transferable therapeutic music skills to the classroom.
Requirements
- Academic requirements: leaving cert or equivalent to a passing level.
- Written requirement: 250 word statement of interest in neurodiversity and working in a creative art form.
Fees and Costs
€815 payable on application
Fully refundable if the programme does not go ahead or you are not offered a place.
How To Apply
- Start a new application
- WHEN ASKED FOR APPLICATION TYPE - YOU MUST CHOOSE: ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
- During the application on the tab titled Academic Level, under Level Selection, select the following options:
- Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
- Course Type: Microcredentials
- Academic Programme: Neurodiversity: Embracing Creativity in the Music Classroom (MU6061)
Contact Details
Micro-credentials
Micrea-dintiúir
Contact us
The Laurels, University College Cork, Western Road, Cork, T12 EH31,