Applicants should note that this is a Level 9 postgraduate course, so there is an expectation that they will have a primary degree and/or relevant experience. Applicants will be asked to submit an application statement to assess their suitability for the programme and may be asked to attend a brief interview.
In some cases, in lieu of an undergraduate qualification, applicants will be asked to submit a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio outlining their experience, with support from MTU’s RPL Department.
Application
Please apply via the button at the top of this page and include the following supporting documents:
- An up-to-date CV highlighting experience relevant to the course.
- A word document with an application statement that includes answers to the following questions:
- What are some of the local and global justice topics that you are most passionate about learning about and engaging others with? (100 words
- Why are you motivated to do this course? (100 words)
- In what contexts would you like to apply what you learn? (100 words)
- What is your experience and interest in creativity and creative processes? (100 words)
- What is your experience if any in engaging in community and learning contexts either in paid or voluntary capacities? (100 words)
- Only required if applying for the Amplifying Voices scholarship.
An additional paragraph outlining your reasons for applying for a funded place on the programme.
Please note that the aim of these scholarships is to promote racial equity in education, so they are available to learners from ethnic minorities. The greatly subsidised rate of €680 is available to all participants, to ensure accessibility for all learners.
Amplifying Voices Scholarships
A big part of our learning and growth at Creativity & Change is to explore and address inequality and injustice, which is enhanced with the perspectives and experiences of a diverse participant group. We are consistently seeking to improve the accessibility of our programme and endeavour to provide opportunities to people from ethnic minority backgrounds, including Travellers and BAME, who have faced barriers to accessing education in Ireland. We are pleased to have support from MTU to offer a number of funded places on the course for those who may not have otherwise been in a position to apply.
What is RPL?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.