AU620 · Level 8 · 4 years

Education (Art and Design and Communication Graphics)

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

400

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About this course

A four-year honours degree to train as a post-primary teacher of both Art and Design and Communication Graphics. The Teaching Council accredits it.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study art and design, technical graphics, design process and visual culture, and use digital tools such as CAD. Educational theory and the practice of teaching run through all four years. Class sizes are small.
Placement and abroad
You go on school placement every year to build your teaching skills.
Where it can lead
Graduates can teach Art and Design and Communication Graphics in Irish post-primary schools.
Who it suits
Suits students who want to teach, enjoy art, design and technical drawing, and are happy to spend time in schools each year.

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About Education

Teaching and education methods for schools and special education

Involves preparing students to become teachers or educators in various settings such as primary schools, secondary schools, or areas like special education. This field covers teaching methods, educational psychology, curriculum development, and classroom management.

Points history

2023400202441020254002026400

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026400Published after the final round
2025 400400476
2024 410410462
2023 400400465

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Art or DCG: Higher H5 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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