CM001 · Level 8 · 4 years

Education - Primary Teaching

Marino Institute of Education · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

462

Down 15 points since 2023 (477).

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About this course

A four-year degree that prepares you to teach children aged 4 to 12 in Irish primary schools.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn how children learn and how to teach every primary subject, from literacy and maths to science, the arts and PE. Modules also cover inclusion and special educational needs, Irish, early childhood education and research methods, and you can take a certificate in Catholic Religious Education or in multi-belief and ethical curricula.
Placement and abroad
School placements take place every year, from three weeks in Year 1 to ten weeks in Year 4, plus two Gaeltacht periods to build your Irish.
Where it can lead
Most graduates become primary teachers in Ireland, while some teach abroad or go on to further study in education.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working with children, are creative and are comfortable speaking Irish.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026462Published after the final round
2025 473473478
2024 473473477
2023 477477489

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4
  • Irish: Higher H4

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

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