DC011 · Level 8 · 4 years

Post Primary Teacher Education - Religious Education and History

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

420

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About this course

This degree qualifies you to teach Religious Education and History in secondary schools up to Honours Leaving Cert level.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study four linked areas: education and professional studies, teaching and school placement, theology, religious studies and ethics, and history. History covers Irish and world topics such as the Cold War, the making of modern Ireland and empires and globalisation. You are encouraged to develop skills for classes with different cultures and beliefs.
Placement and abroad
You do school placement over the four years, along with peer teaching and team teaching.
Where it can lead
Graduates can register with the Teaching Council and apply for second-level teaching jobs, and other options include the culture and heritage sector, media and government departments.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy history and discussing beliefs and ethics and want to teach teenagers.

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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

2023411202441820254092026420

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026420Published after the final round
2025 409409451
2024 418418446
2023 411411452

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 or Irish: 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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