Springboard 2015 – RPL Application for MA in Public Culture Studies
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in applying for the M.A. in Public Culture Studies. Please make
sure that you complete the appropriate application form and indicate that you are applying
under recognition of prior learning (RPL).
As part of the RPL application process, you are being asked to submit work that is used to
assess your knowledge, skills and competences with respect to Level 8 of the National
Framework of Qualifications.
There are three pieces of work that must be completed and submitted as part of the process.
These are:
(1) An essay on “Class, Inequality and Recession in Ireland” typed maximum 1200
words, excluding the bibliography.
(2) A completed Europass CV – please see attached url with template which must be
used. There are accompanying instructions on the site.
(3) A dossier which highlights how your previous studies and or work experiences
provide evidence of your knowledge, skills and competences with respect to
Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications. Your experiences in life,
roles in the voluntary sector as well as any work experiences can be referred to
demonstrate your case. These can be related to any skills learned, specialised
knowledge and interpersonal skills. Examples showing the ability to take
decisions and to self-motivate can also be used.
Please prepare the three pieces of work as one file with the file name
“SpringboardRPL_your name”
Please submit your RPL application to the springboard email address [email protected] before the closing date for applications – 31st August, 2015 Please
note early submission of the application is recommended. Your application will be processed
and you will be notified of the outcome. You may be called for interview.
Sylvia Wrynn
Faculty Administrator
Faculty of Enterprise and Humanities,
IADT
Email: [email protected]
1 SECTION 1:
Research piece
RPL Research Paper
Length:
Maximum 1200 words
Due:
31th August 2015
Title:
RPL Research Project
Write an essay on “Class, Inequality and Recession in Ireland” typed maximum 12,00 words,
excluding the bibliography.
Guidelines:
The essay should be written in the style of professional/academic writing. You must
demonstrate your ability to research from a variety of sources including books, academic
journals as well as web sources. All information should be referenced fully within text as well
as in a bibliography. Either Harvard or MLA referencing can be used. For further information
on Harvard Referencing or MLA referencing see the following websites:
http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk/referencing/files/QuickHarvardGuide2013Aug.pdf
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
2 SECTION 2: Europass CV
http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae/templates-instructions
The above url leads you to the website for the Europass CV. Please download the English
template and complete with your details. Please attach the Europass CV to your application
3 SECTION 3:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE – Evidence of Learning
Please complete the table below to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and competence todate.
Please input information below as
requested:
Name of Applicant: ____________________
Mobile No: _______________
Knowledge Breadth - Evidence of
learning
Please write a short paragraph. This
paragraph shows that you have a
significant knowledge of: the working
environment in a key area e.g.
management, accounting, HR, marketing,
economics, production or any other related
area of work. Indicate your work
experience. Link this to your work and
education.
Knowledge Kind - Evidence of learning
Please write a short paragraph. This
paragraph shows your specialist knowledge
of specific aspects of the work environment.
How has your area of expertise/work
changed over time.
Know-how & Skill Range - Evidence of
learning
Please write a short paragraph. This
paragraph shows your ability to
communicate to both peers and
supervisors, in the particular area of
business/work that you have experience of.
What skills have you had to develop to
become competent ?
Know How and Skill Selectivity Evidence of learning
Please write a short paragraph. This
paragraph shows your ability to exercise
judgement. What kind of planning
experience do you have? Have you ever
been involved in negotiation and/or had to
do presentations? How do you adopt to a
changing environment?
Competence – Context - Evidence of
learning
4 Please write a short paragraph. This
paragraph shows your ability to supervise
specific work tasks. In what contexts do
you supervise others. On what occasions
have you had to analyse, interpret and use
data to find solutions to specific work
problems? You may refer to volunteer
experience and/or work experience.
Competence Role -Evidence of learning
Please write a short paragraph. This
paragraph shows how you relate to take
direction and accept criticism. Give
examples. Do you have experience in
working in a team? give examples of your
contribution to the team tasks.
Competence Learning to learn Evidence of learning
Please write a short paragraph indicating
your prior learning.This paragraph shows
how you learn in a work situation and your
approach to learning.
Competence Insight - Evidence of
learning
Please write a short paragraph. This
paragraph should indicate how your
experience has given you an appreciation of
social, community and ethical issues in a
work context.
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