2008 Press Releases
15.08.2008
University College Cork (UCC) has announced the introduction of a new masters degree - The MA Learning and Development Consultancy. The degree is a taught programme over a two year period on a part-time basis commencing in October 2008.
The Department of Applied Psychology, in association with the Department of Management and Marketing, and the Centre for Co-operative Studies, Department of Food Business and Development at UCC are the key academic providers to this multidisciplinary programme which is offered in collaboration with the Centre for Adult Continuing Education, UCC, FAS, Irish Institute of Training and Development and Skillnets.
The aim of the MA is to produce organisational learning and development specialists who operate from a multi-disciplinary perspective. This is a tailored programme, providing education in the area of organisational learning and development for those working as external or internal specialists in organisational learning and development support functions. Combining academic, professional and personal development in the area of learning and development consultancy, this programme comprises of a series of taught modules Part 1 built around current and increasingly significant issues for the achievement of optimal staff development within an organisational context. A Research Dissertation must be completed for Part 2.
The broad aims of this programme include equipping those working in or progressing towards learning and development consulting roles with the necessary theoretical, professional and practical skills and to develop cooperative learning and dissemination skills. The skills acquired will foster encourage students to become lifelong learners in this field. This programme meets an identified educational gap at a national level. [A national Steering Committee chaired by the professional body - Irish Institute of Training & Development (IITD)], through a national study of educational demand and supply in this field highlighted an urgent need for a level 9 programme in the area of learning and development consulting].
Applications will be considered from those who:
- Hold a relevant level 8 qualification with an overall 2H1 or distinction and/ or a relevant qualification(s) considered by the selection panel to be equivalent AND 2 years experience or
- Have substantial experience in a learning and development role and
- Proficiency in English Language IELTS level 7
Where substantial experience is presented in evidence the applicant will be required to complete an assessment at interview to demonstrate that s/he meets this criterion.
Course Directors: Ms Angela O'Donovan, Department of Applied Psychology, UCC; (T) 021 4903882; email A.O'Donovan@ucc.ie
Dr John McCarthy, Department of Applied Psychology, UCC; (T) 021 4904502; email john.mccarthy@ucc.ie
Enquiries: Mr Willie Weir, Centre for Adult Continuing Education, UCC (T) 021 4904715; email W.Weir@ucc.ie; Ms Louise Fleming, Centre for Adult Continuing Education, UCC; (T) 021 4904720; email l.fleming@ucc.ie
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