DC002 · Level 8 · 4 years

Education - Primary Teaching

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

473

Down 14 points since 2023 (487).

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About this course

DCU's Bachelor of Education prepares you to become a primary school teacher. It covers how children learn and how to teach every subject on the primary curriculum.

How long
4 years
What you study
Years 1 and 2 cover the basics of teaching plus psychology, philosophy, sociology and history of education. Later years look at classroom planning, inclusion and social justice, with a research project in fourth year. You can take a major specialism, for example a subject like Maths or Music, or an area such as Early Childhood, Special and Inclusive Education or PE.
Placement and abroad
You spend time in schools every year, with longer placements in third and fourth year, and spend four weeks in the Gaeltacht.
Where it can lead
Most graduates become primary teachers; others work as principals, inspectors, teacher educators, policy makers, researchers or content writers.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working with children and are comfortable using 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

2023487202448020254852026473

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026473Published after the final round
2025 485485511
2024 480478510
2023 487487521

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

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

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