B ED BACHELOR OF EDUCATION -PRIMARY TEACHING (2024)

Duration: 4 years

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.

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01 February 2024

Leaving Certificate Applicants

Leaving Certificate: 3H5 & 3O6/H7 grades. Required minimum grades are Irish H4, English O4/H7 and Mathematics O4/H7. CAO Points 2023: MH001: 498 / MH002: No offers

Health Information Form

Prior to entry, candidates are required to complete a Health Status Information Form.

Gaeltacht

Two fortnight blocks must be spent in the Gaeltacht during years two and three of the programme (there is an additional cost for this).

National Vetting Bureau

Note: Offers of places on MH001/MH002 are subject to a satisfactory background check by the National Vetting Bureau. In the case of MH001/MH002, prior to entry, candidates are required to complete a Health Status Information Form.

HEAR and DARE

DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.

HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.