DC015 · Level 8 · 4 years

Bachelor of Education in Technology, Engineering and Graphics (Post Pri

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

420

Up 11 points since 2023 (409).

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About this course

A teaching degree for becoming a secondary school teacher of Technology, Engineering and Graphics subjects. DCU runs it together with TUS.

How long
4 years
What you study
The first two years are at TUS Athlone, studying graphics, electronics, materials, control, manufacturing and design, plus early teaching modules. Years 3 and 4 are at DCU in Dublin, focused on teaching methods, research and curriculum. You work on computer-aided design and mechatronics along the way.
Placement and abroad
You spend 12 weeks on school placement in Year 3 and 14 weeks in Year 4. You can also go abroad or do a STEM industry placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates can register as teachers. They can also work in industry, media and government.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy design, technical drawing and building things and want to teach them.

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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

2023409202440020254022026420

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026420Published after the final round
2025 402402465
2024 400400435
2023 409400451

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 O3
  • 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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