B. ED-BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PRIMARY TEACHING (GAELTACHT)

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Qualification
Bachelor Of Education Degree
CAO Points
0
CAO/MU Apply code
MH002
Award Type and NFQ level
Undergraduate Degree (8)
Study Mode
Full time
Closing Date
01 July 2025
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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.

My MU Experience - MH001

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.

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

MH002 is another application route for students who reside in officially designated Gaeltacht Language Planning areas and who use Irish as the normal language of the home (applicants must include their Eircode when applying to MH002). Applicant details will be forwarded to the Department of Education to determine eligibility for this route. Minimum entry requirements for MH002: as per MH001 above apart from the LC points requirement and the H3 Irish requirement.

Leaving Certificate Applicants

3H5 and 3O6/H7 grades. Minimum entry requirements H3 Irish, O4/H7 English and Mathematics.

This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.

Entry requirements table

Subject

Required

Ordinary Level Grade

Higher Level Grade

Irish

Yes

N/A

H3

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.

Visit the International Office website for details.

Mature Applicants

Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21.

Click here to be taken to our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on that page outlines application steps for this degree.

Mature applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require support for any required written exercise/interview/ online video audition which may form part of your application assessment, you must complete an online request form and submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025. Applications for alternative examination accommodation cannot be considered after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

Mature applicant deadline: 01 February 2025

MH002 is another application route for students who reside in officially designated Gaeltacht Language Planning areas and who use Irish as the normal language of the home (applicants must include their Eircode when applying to MH002). Applicant details will be forwarded to the Department of Education to determine eligibility for this route. Minimum entry requirements for MH002: as per MH001 apart from the LC points requirement and the H3 Irish requirement.

Leaving Certificate Applicants

3H5 and 3O6/H7 grades. Minimum entry requirements H3 Irish, O4/H7 English and Mathematics. MH002 Round 1 Points 2024: No Offers (000)

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 degree (there is an additional cost for this).

National Vetting Bureau

Offers of places on this programme are subject to a satisfactory background check by the National Vetting Bureau.

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.

How to apply

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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

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