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B ED BACHELOR OF EDUCATION -PRIMARY TEACHING
Designed to give students the freedom to explore a wide range of subjects, shape your degree around your own interests and career aspirations.
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- Qualification
- Bachelor Of Education Degree
- CAO Points
- 507
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MH001
- Award Type and NFQ level
- Undergraduate Degree (8)
- Study Mode
- Full time
- Closing Date
- 01 July 2025
Overview
Degree Overview
>There are two routes into primary teaching: the undergraduate Bachelor of Education (BEd) route and the two-year postgraduate Professional Master of Education (PMEd) route (see the Graduate Studies website for full details about this course). The BEd 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 four years, as well as a placement in the Gaeltacht for two fortnight blocks at Easter in second and third year.
>As the Froebel Department is named after the famous educational philosopher, Friedrich Froebel, our programmes reflect his ideology by incorporating active, student-centred approaches to our teaching. Studying primary education at the heart of a major university, students enjoy intellectual stimulus and social interaction with professors and students from other disciplines.
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Course structure
Duration: 4 years (BEd)
A year of study is 60 credits.
As a Single Major Bachelor of Education degree, a range of education-related topics are studied in first, second, third and fourth year.
- 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.
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
After Undergraduation
After Graduation
>Graduates are eligible to register with the Teaching Council and are qualified to teach in primary schools in Ireland.
>Some graduates move into employment areas such as volunteering in developing countries, authoring of educational texts, third level teacher education and the civil service.
>Further training: the Department offers a range of postgraduate study options.
Visit the Department website for more information about postgraduate options.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate: 3H5 and 3O6/H7 grades. Required minimum grades are Irish H4, English O4/H7 and Mathematics O4/H7.
This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.
|
Subject |
Required |
Ordinary Level Grade |
Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Irish |
Yes |
N/A |
H4 |
English |
Yes |
O4 |
H7 |
Language |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mathematics |
Yes |
O4 |
H7 |
Science |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
* This course requires 3 additional subjects.
How to apply
APPLY TO THE CAO - WWW.CAO.IE
The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply.
To view DES (Department of Education and Skills) entry requirements for all CAO applicants click here.
Categories of applicant:
- 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)
- EU/EFTA/UK students
- International students (outside the EU)
- QQI (Further Education) students
- Transferring students
- Deferring students