Advanced Certificate in Education
- Level
- Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
- Duration
- 1 year(2 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 6,975 - 7,725
SUMMARY
- current Intake
- February Intake 2025
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time) ,Thinadhoo (Full-Time) ,Kulhudhuffushi (Full-Time) ,Gan (Full-Time) ,Hithadhoo (Full-Time)
current Intake
Overview
The Advance Certificate of Education program at MNU is a one-year program designed to prepare individuals aspiring to pursue higher education in the field of Education. This comprehensive program is an excellent opportunity to strengthen the knowledge and competencies necessary in the field of study and serves as an entry route to higher qualifications. Upon successful completion of ACE programme / Certificate Level 4, students can join a related degree programme such as Bachelor of Education in Primary Education or Bachelor of Teaching in English as a Foreign Language.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) Three passes at GCE O' Level/SSC or equivalent OR
- ii) Attainment of a Level 3 qualification OR
Alternative Entry
- 18 years and Completion of grade 7 and 1 year work experience
General Notes
- Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
- Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
- Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | MAT041 Mathematics I (CORE) | Mathematics I | Nil | 15 Mathematics I (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,245 1,245 |
ENG031 English for Advanced Study (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
EST003 Role of the Teacher (CORE) | 690 690 | ||||
Elective 1 (ELECTIVE) | |||||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,675 3,675 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | PRM001 School Experience (CORE) | School Experience | 15 School Experience (CORE) (15) (15) | 690 690 | |
DHI025 Ijthimaai Dhivehi (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
Elective 2 (ELECTIVE) | |||||
Elective 3 (ELECTIVE) | |||||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,300 - 4,050 3,300 - 4,050 |
Elective 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | SOC013 Introduction to Social Science (ELECTIVE) | Introduction to Social Science | Nil | 15 Introduction to Social Science (ELECTIVE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
PHE003 Health & Wellness (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
ISL027 Islamic Revealed Knowledge (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 870 870 |
Elective 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | SCI019 Science For Beginners (ELECTIVE) | Science For Beginners | Nil | 15 Science For Beginners (ELECTIVE) (15) (15) | 1,245 1,245 |
ISL003 Quran (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 870 870 |
Elective 3
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | ENG051 English in a Wider World (ELECTIVE) | English in a Wider World | Nil | 15 English in a Wider World (ELECTIVE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
MAT043 Mathematics II (ELECTIVE) | MAT041 | 1,245 1,245 | |||
PHE005 Motor learning & Physical Fitness (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 870 870 |
| Course Total | 120 CP | Total: 6,975 - 7,725 6,975 - 7,725 |
Careers
Upon completion of this program, graduates will not be able to directly join schools as teachers, however, it paves a way for enrolling in Bachelor's level degree programs such as: Bachelor of Education (Primary Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education) Graduates of the Advanced Certificate in Education can pursue a Bachelor of Education program specializing in primary education in the above areas. This advanced degree will further deepen the understanding of educational principles and teaching methodologies.