DC203 · Level 8 · 4 years

Science Education

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

467

Up 33 points since 2023 (434).

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About this course

A teaching degree for becoming a secondary school maths teacher plus a physics or chemistry teacher.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study maths, education and either physics or chemistry across four years. Topics include calculus, algebra, the history and psychology of education, and teaching and assessing junior and senior cycle. There is lab work and a research project.
Placement and abroad
At least 24 weeks of school placement, plus an optional 12-week paid STEM industry internship.
Where it can lead
Graduates can teach maths and physics or chemistry to Leaving Cert level. Some go into industry training or science communication.
Who it suits
Suits students who love maths and science 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

2023434202443420254432026467

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026467Published after the final round
2025 443443488
2024 434434477
2023 434434487

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 or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H6 or Ordinary O1
  • Lab Science subject: Higher H6 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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