Course Summary
This combined programme of an MSc Physical Education, and PGCEi offers you the opportunity to develop your critical understanding of physical education, through theoretical, practical and work-based learning experiences and further develops your pathway towards PE teaching.
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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
To be eligible for the Assessment Only route, you must meet the following criteria:
Teaching Experience: You should have a minimum of two years of teaching experience, which includes a minimum of 3 months (one semester) in at least two different schools.
Degree Qualification: Hold a UK undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification.
Irish Leaving Certificate and UK GCSE Requirements when awarded from 2017 onwards: Every subject passed at Higher level, where grades of 1-7 have been achieved, may be considered at least comparable to GCSE grades A*-C/9-4 Every subject passed at Ordinary level, where grades of 1-4 have been achieved, may be comparable to GCSE grades A8-C/9-4.
Irish Leaving Certificate and UK GCSE Requirements when awarded up to and including 2016: Every subject passed at Higher level, where grades of A-D/ A1-D3 have been achieved, may be considered at least comparable to GCSE grades A*-C/9-4 Every subject passed at Ordinary level, where grades of A-C/ A1-C3 have been achieved, may be comparable to GCSE grades A8-C/9-4.
Subject Knowledge: Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in the area you wish to teach.
Teaching Standards: Provide evidence that you meet the Teachers’ Standards across all areas.
School Support: Have the support of a school willing to host your assessment and provide a suitable environment for evaluation.
Applicants will be required to have a minimum of a 2.2 (or equivalent) in a related subject discipline. You should also submit an up-to-date CV and copies of awards/professional qualifications.
For non-standard entry, applicants would need to be able to demonstrate a comparable academic standard through past studies and relevant work experience.
All potential candidates are required to demonstrate competence in the English language.
Application Details
How do I apply?
Entry to this course is by direct application to the college.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1
Complete the online booking form (see "Application Weblink" below.
Step 2
Applicants will be contacted for confirmation of the entry criteria.
Step 3
Confirmation of a place will be given to applicants immediately meeting the criteria.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria, may be required to attend an interview with an offer of a place on the programme issued following assessment of suitability. Applicants confirm acceptance of offer by returning acceptance form.
Please note places on this course are only confirmed once tuition fees have been received.
Start Date: 11th October 2025
Fees
1st Year Fees €8,930.00
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.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.