Course Summary
The course is conducted through the medium of Irish and includes foundation studies, which integrates history of education, philosophy and sociology of education, educational psychology, and curriculum and assessment.
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as primary teachers with the Teaching Council, and in particular work in an Irish-medium school (scoil Ghaeltachta or scoil lán-Ghaeilge).
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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
Minimum entry requirements
› An honours degree (level 8 with honours II.2 result or higher) or a major award at level 9 or 10 and the following Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) Grades. Maths – O4/H7, English – O4/H7, Irish – H4
› 65% or above in Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG) level B1 in oral Irish examination.*
* Requirement may be revised
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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.
Career Progression
Some graduates will pursue further postgraduate studies in education. Such additional qualifications open up possible careers as a translator, a curriculum leader, a principal teacher, a teacher educator and much more.
Céard iad na roghanna eile a bheidh agam?
Tabharfaidh roinnt céimithe faoi staidéar breise iarchéime eile san oideachas. Leis na cáilíochtaí breise seo tá féidearthachtaí gairmiúla eile ann mar aistritheoir, mar cheannaire curaclaim, mar phríomhoide, mar oideoir múinteoirí, nó tuilleadh deiseanna.