Education - Second Level Teaching

Why is this course for me? Are you interested in studying to be a teacher of modern languages and/or an Ghaeilge at post-primary level? Are you passionate about teaching young people and making a positive impact on their lives? This innovative teacher education course prepares high quality language teachers to teach, inspire and lead across the Irish education system.

To meet minimum entry requirements (matriculation) on the results of the Leaving Certificate, a student must present at least six recognised subjects selected according to course requirements and must obtain at least Grade H5 in two subjects and Grade O6/H7 in the remaining four subjects. Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements

• O6/H7 in English, Irish, a third language and three other recognised subject Special Entry Recommendations:
• BEd Education, Gaeilge and Modern Languages – To study this option, we strongly recommend that you have at least a Grade H4 in Gaeilge and a Grade H4 in the Modern Language studied to Leaving Certificate (or equivalent).
• BEd Education and Modern Languages - To study this option, we strongly recommend that you have at least a Grade H4 in one or more Modern Language(s) studied to Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). Two languages will be studied as part of this degree option. Both can be taken at non-beginners level or one of German, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese can be taken at beginners level.
• BEd Education and Gaeilge - To study this option, we strongly recommend that you have at least a Grade H4 in Gaeilge studied to Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). Garda Vetting