CM002 · Level 8 · 4 years · Irish-language course

Education - Primary Teaching - Gaeltacht Applicants

Marino Institute of Education · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

432

Down 19 points since 2023 (451).

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About this course

This degree trains you to be a primary school teacher for children aged 4 to 12. This CAO code is for applicants from designated Gaeltacht areas; the standard entry code is CM001.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study how children learn, psychology, inclusion and special educational needs, and methods for teaching all primary subjects, including English, Irish, maths, arts and PE. Optional certificates in Catholic Religious Education or Multi-belief and Ethical Curricula are available. Year 4 includes a research dissertation and electives.
Placement and abroad
You do school placement every year, three weeks in each of years 1 to 3 and ten weeks in Year 4, in a mix of school types. You also spend time in the Gaeltacht, typically two two-week periods, at your own cost.
Where it can lead
Most graduates become primary teachers in Ireland, and some teach abroad or go on to further study in education.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working with children, like explaining things and have a good level of 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
2026432Published after the final round
2025 440440588
2024 455455464
2023 451476476

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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