Course Summary
In response to the demand for subject-specific teachers in the growing Irish-Medium Post-Primary sector, St Mary’s University College, Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University (Ulster) have formed a partnership to offer a one year Irish-Medium Enhancement course to students interested in becoming teachers in Irish-Medium Post-Primary education.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applying for the Irish-Medium/Irish Language Enhancement Course for Post-Primary PGCE students at QUB and UU.
Applicants will apply to undertake their PGCE studies with either Queen’s or Ulster (depending on their subject specialism) and should express an interest in Irish-Medium Education if they wish to be considered for this option. Competence in Irish is required. Usually, this means a GCE A Level or the equivalent qualification in Irish.
Application Details
Applying for the Irish-Medium/Irish Language Enhancement Course for Post-Primary PGCE students at QUB and UU.
Applicants will apply to undertake their PGCE studies with either Queen’s or Ulster (depending on their subject specialism) and should express an interest in Irish-Medium Education if they wish to be considered for this option. Competence in Irish is required. Usually, this means a GCE A Level or the equivalent qualification in Irish.
Contact
Anyone requiring additional information should contact Dr Seán Mac Corraidh (Irish-Medium/Irish Language Enhancement Course Co-ordinator) by telephone on 028 90268281 or by e-mail [email protected]
Fees
Applying for the Irish-Medium/Irish Language Enhancement Course for Post-Primary PGCE students at QUB and UU.
Applicants will apply to undertake their PGCE studies with either Queen’s or Ulster (depending on their subject specialism) and should express an interest in Irish-Medium Education if they wish to be considered for this option. Competence in Irish is required. Usually, this means a GCE A Level or the equivalent qualification in Irish.
Contact
Anyone requiring additional information should contact Dr Seán Mac Corraidh (Irish-Medium/Irish Language Enhancement Course Co-ordinator) by telephone on 028 90268281 or by e-mail [email protected]
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.