Key Facts
Next Intake: September annually
Closing date for applications: 30 June
International Students: The full-time Master’s is open to both EU and Non-EU students.
Fees: Further information on course fees can be found at Academic Registry.
***Important Note*** Students who wish to do a P.Grad.Dip in one year should apply for the MSc part-time, two year course and exit at the end of year one.
Overview
The past number of decades have seen a significant increase in the life expectancy for people with an intellectual disability. A success but also a challenge if increased years are to be filled with life affirming experiences. To support this outcome this course will equip students with knowledge and skills to critique and produce cutting edge research and promote skills translational to practice to enhance care delivery and support.
The Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability, hosts IDS-TILDA, the world leading longitudinal research initiative focused on ageing and intellectual disability. It is the most complete multidisciplinary body of research in this field, directly informing policy and practice to enhance the lives of older people with intellectual disability.
The course consists of six modules: three specialist, one elective and two core modules in the areas of research and management and a dissertation. It is delivered full-time over one year or part time over two or three years.
Postgraduate Certificate [Framework/Flexible Study] – three years, part time. In year one you will complete the specialist modules [3 modules] and then if successful move to the postgraduate diploma and complete the two core modules and the (optional) clinical practicum. Once that is completed successfully you can progress to year three to complete the dissertation. You can choose to exit at the end of year one with a postgraduate certificate or at the end of year two with a postgraduate diploma or remain on the programme to complete the MSc. If you exit at the end of year one or year two then you can return to complete the MSc within five years.
Postgraduate Diploma/MSc [Traditional] – one year full-time or two-years part-time. If full-time, you will complete your studies in one year. If part-time, in year one you will complete six modules including the clinical practicum and if successful progress to year two to complete the MSc. You can choose to exit the course at the end of year one with a postgraduate diploma and return within five years to complete the MSc.
*For further information on the Postgraduate Certificate exit point, email pgt.nursing.midw@tcd.ie.
Certificate
One-hour weekly class, online.
Master’s/Postgraduate Diploma
Year One: Commences with a full week in September and thereafter one or two days per week for the remainder of the academic year (depending on whether you are studying full-time or part-time).
Year Two: Attendance at classes throughout the academic year. If completing the Master’s, you will also carry out research and the writing of a dissertation.
Online Certificate (30 ECTS)
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Health and Well-Being for Older Adults with Intellectual Disability in Contemporary Society
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Principles and Perspectives of Service Delivery for Older Adults with Intellectual Disability
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Complex Care Realities for the Older Person with an Intellectual Disability
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Postgraduate Diploma (60 ECTS)
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Health and Well-Being for Older Adults with Intellectual Disability in Contemporary Society
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Principles and Perspectives of Service Delivery for Older Adults with Intellectual Disability
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Complex Care Realities for the Older Person with an Intellectual Disability
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Theory & Practice of Enquiry Methods for Healthcare
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Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance
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And a choice between one of the following two electives
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Advanced Knowledge Translation Practicum in Ageing and Intellectual Disability (Clinical Placement – module not available to non-EU students) |
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Current Ageing Issues in Intellectual Disability Research (IDS-TILDA Placement)
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Master's (90 ECTS)
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Health and Well-Being for Older Adults with Intellectual Disability in Contemporary Society
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Principles and Perspectives of Service Delivery for Older Adults with Intellectual Disability
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Complex Care Realities for the Older Person with an Intellectual Disability
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Theory & Practice of Enquiry Methods for Healthcare
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Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance
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And a choice between one of the following two electives
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Advanced Knowledge Translation Practicum in Ageing and Intellectual Disability (Clinical Placement – module not available to non-EU students) |
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Current Ageing Issues in Intellectual Disability Research (IDS-TILDA Placement)
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Dissertation
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✅ 2nd class honours (2:1) degree minimum in your field of practice. In exceptional circumstances clinical experience and continuing professional development may be taken into consideration.
✅ Current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body, where applicable.
✅ 2 academic references OR 1 academic and one professional reference from the employer or work practice area. Each reference should confirm the potential and suitability of the applicant to undertake the course.
✅ A letter of support from your Director of Nursing (where applicable).
✅ A full CV presented in reverse chronological order with information on your professional development, relevant to the course you are applying for.
✅ Evidence of your degree or other qualifications (including your academic transcript - this is an official list of modules and results achieved in your primary degree).
All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English must meet Trinity College's Postgraduate English Language Requirements.
Please note the School of Nursing & Midwifery requires applicants presenting IELTS (Academic version) and IELTS Indicator to have achieved: Grade 6.5 overall with a minimum of grade of 6 in each category.
| Trinity Bands | Course Entry | IELTS Academic or Indicator | Duolingo English Test | TOEFL iBT | Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency | PTE Academic (Pearson) |
| Band B (Standard entry) | UG & PG Standard requirements | 6.5 overall 6.0 in each band |
120 overall 100 in each subscore |
90 overall 21 in each section |
180 overall no score below 170 |
69 overall 59 in each section |
English language requirements will be waived for applicants whose first language is not English and who are currently registered as nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) where that registration with the NMBI was based on the applicant’s IELTS score and they have evidence of continued engagement in a high intensity English language environment.