Qualification : BACHELOR OF EDUCATION DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
CAO/PAC code : MH001
CAO Points : 540
Closing Date : 01 July 2023
There are two routes into primary teaching: the undergraduate B Ed route and the two-year postgraduate qualification known as the Professional Master of Education (PMEd) route (see the Graduate Studies website for details). The Bachelor of Education (primary teaching) degree and the PMEd are designed for students who wish to become primary school teachers within the Republic of Ireland (both qualifications may offer the opportunity to work in many countries internationally).
- Child-centred and active approaches to teaching are central to the Froebel philosophy and permeate the ethos in the Department.
- The foundation disciplines of Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology and History of Education form the theoretical basis for this degree.
- Education modules and school-based practice within a variety of placement settings feature across all 4 years, as well as a placement in the Gaeltacht for 2 fortnight blocks at Easter in second and third year.
- Graduates are eligible to register with the Teaching Council and are qualified to teach in primary schools in Ireland.
- As the Department is named after the famous educational philosopher, Friedrich Froebel, our programmes reflect his ideology by incorporating active, student-centred approaches to our teaching.
- This degree is designed to prepare students to be primary school teachers. You will take Education modules and a school-based placement across all four years of this professional teaching degree, as well as a placement in the Gaeltacht for two fortnight blocks in years two and three of the degree.
- Child-centred and active approaches to teaching are central to the Froebel philosophy and permeate the ethos in the Department.
- The foundation disciplines of Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology and History of Education form the theoretical basis for this degree.
- Education modules and school-based practice within a variety of placement settings feature across all 4 years, as well as a placement in the Gaeltacht for 2 fortnight blocks at Easter in second and third year.
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Department of Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education
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Department of Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education
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| Subject | Required | Ordinary Level Grade | Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish | Yes | N/A | H4 |
| English | Yes | O4 | H7 |
| Language | No | N/A | N/A |
| Math | Yes | O4 | H7 |
| Science | No | N/A | N/A |
International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements
Mature Students
Mature applicants who have a disability
If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any written tests that may be required, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2023 to the Access Office.
Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.
01 February 2023
Additional Information
Leaving Certificate Applicants
Leaving Certificate: 3H5 & 3O6/H7 grades. Required minimum grades are Irish H4, English O4/H7 and Mathematics O4/H7.
Health Information Form
Prior to entry, candidates are required to complete a Health Status Information Form.
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- School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
- Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
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- QQI (Further Education) students
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