CM010 · Level 8 · 4 years

Education Studies

Marino Institute of Education · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

316

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About this course

This degree looks at education as a subject, across childhood, adolescence and adulthood, in schools and in community settings. It does not train you to be a school teacher.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study educational psychology, special educational needs, intercultural education, education policy, leadership and technology in learning. Four themes run through it: lifelong learning, policy and practice, education and culture, and social justice. Year 4 includes a dissertation.
Placement and abroad
You do three-week placements in years 1 to 3, in adult, teenage and early childhood settings, and an eight-week internship in Year 4.
Where it can lead
Careers include learning and development, community education, instructional design, advocacy, educational technology and project management, and graduates can progress to postgraduate teaching programmes or study in areas like social care, psychology and speech and language therapy.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in how people learn and want to work in education beyond classroom teaching.

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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
2026316Published after the final round
2025 320320392
2024 317316379
2023 317317390

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 O6
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • A language except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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

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