DC013 · Level 8 · 4 years

Post Primary Teacher Education Gaeilge and French, German or Spanish

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

423

Down 19 points since 2023 (442).

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About this course

A four-year teaching degree for becoming a secondary school teacher of Gaeilge and one other language: French, German or Spanish. Classes are small within the wider university.

How long
4 years
What you study
You improve your Irish and your second language to a high level and study literature, drama, poetry and film. You also learn how to teach and assess language learners, including students with different learning needs. Year 1 covers education basics such as psychology, philosophy and sociology of education.
Placement and abroad
School placements run across all four years. Everyone does an internship in the Gaeltacht, and the second half of Year 3 is spent abroad in a country where your chosen language is spoken.
Where it can lead
Graduates can register as teachers with the Teaching Council. Other options include translation, journalism, media and heritage work.
Who it suits
Suits students who love languages, like speaking in front of a group and want to teach.

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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
2026423Published after the final round
2025 440440529
2024 419419500
2023 442442510

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
  • Irish: Higher H3
  • French, German Spanish: Higher H3

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

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