Why study Education with us?
The options for studying to become a teacher here now span the full range of educational levels in Ireland – from early education, through primary and second level education as well as further and adult education. Our small group teaching model, combined with ease of access to staff and student-support services, ensures that every student has the best possible chance of success.
| Options | What you study | CAO Code | Points 2014 | |
| Primary School Teaching – Bachelor of Education |
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 one and two of the degree. | MH001/ MH002 |
510* | |
| Early Childhood Teaching & Learning (part-time) |
This part-time degree will prepare you to lead learning in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) services. Modules include exploring curricula and pedagogy, reflective practice, supporting creativity and imagination and professional work placement practice. | MH801 | 370 | |
| Science (with Education) |
After four years of concurrent science and education studies, students may graduate with a Level 8 honours degree in Science (with Education). To become a fully qualified science teacher, students must complete a fifth year of study at Masters level – the Professional Master of Education. Entry to the fifth year is guaranteed if you meet the required standard at the end of fourth year. | MH212 | 480 | |
| Mathematics (with Education) |
After four years of concurrent mathematics and education studies, students may graduate with a Level 8 honours degree in Mathematics (with Education). To become a fully qualified maths teacher, students must complete a fifth year of study at Masters level – the Professional Master of Education. | MH212 | 455 | |
| Primary School Teaching – Professional Master of Education |
As an alternative to the Bachelor of Education, you may decide to apply for and undertake the two year Professional Master of Education – having graduated with any Level 8 honours degree e.g. Bachelor of Arts MH101. | PME | ||
| Second- Level School Teaching – Professional Master of Education |
To become a second-level school teacher you must complete a three year Bachelor of Arts (or 4 year Bachelor of Science) degree and then apply to complete the two year postgraduate Professional Master of Education degree. | PME |