DC206 · Level 8 · 4 years

Physical Education with Mathematics

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

509

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About this course

A teaching degree for becoming a PE and Maths teacher in secondary schools.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study physical activities such as athletics, games, aquatics and dance, alongside maths, including calculus, algebra and statistics. You also learn how to teach and assess. Learning is practical, plus lectures, group work and research.
Placement and abroad
A school placement in both third and fourth year. You can also study abroad through Erasmus.
Where it can lead
Graduates can teach PE and Maths to Leaving Cert. Other paths include coaching, sports development and further study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are sporty, like maths 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

2023501202450820254992026509

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026509Published after the final round
2025 499499520
2024 508508532
2023 501501532

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 or PE: 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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