CK124 · Level 8 · 4 years

Education - Gaeilge

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

462

Up 38 points since 2023 (424).

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About this course

A Bachelor of Education that qualifies you to teach Irish plus a second subject at post-primary level. The second subject is French, Spanish, German, Italian or Mathematical Studies.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study education, Irish and your second subject from Year 1. The education side includes teaching methods for your subjects. The programme is built around immersion in the languages.
Placement and abroad
You do at least 200 hours of school placement over the four years, a semester in the Gaeltacht in Year 3, and a semester abroad if you choose a language as your second subject.
Where it can lead
Graduates qualify as post-primary teachers of Irish and their second subject, including in Irish-medium schools.
Who it suits
Suits students who love Irish, want to be a teacher, and enjoy languages or maths.

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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

2023424202440820253982026462

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026462Published after the final round
2025 398398484
2024 408328484
2023 424412488

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

  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H3

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

See the course on the University College Cork (NUI) website ↗

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