DC004 · Level 8 · 4 years

Education - Primary Teaching (Church of Ireland Centre formerly CI

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

404

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About this course

This is the Church of Ireland pathway into DCU's Bachelor of Education, which trains you to be a primary school teacher. Entry is restricted and needs an eligibility assessment.

How long
4 years
What you study
In years 1 and 2 you learn the basics of teaching and how children learn, plus psychology, philosophy and the sociology and history of education. You also take an extra qualification in Religious Studies and Religious Education. Your specialism focuses on multi-level classes, with modules on inclusive education, early childhood and leadership in small schools.
Placement and abroad
You spend time in schools every year, with longer placements in years 3 and 4. Most are in schools under Church of Ireland, Methodist, Presbyterian or Society of Friends patronage, and you also visit the Gaeltacht for four weeks.
Where it can lead
Graduates can register with the Teaching Council as primary teachers and work in schools under a range of patrons.
Who it suits
Suits students who want to teach in primary schools, especially smaller Protestant ethos schools, and are happy to teach several age groups together.

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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
2026404Published after the final round
2025 407407–
2024 402402–
2023 401401–

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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