DN760 · Level 8 · 4 years

Education (options)

University College Dublin (NUI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

422

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About this course

A teacher education degree for people who want to teach Irish and/or modern languages in post-primary schools. It is accredited by the Teaching Council.

How long
4 years
What you study
You choose Irish with a modern language, two modern languages (French, Spanish, German, Italian or Portuguese), or Irish alone. You build your language skills and learn about the culture and literature, alongside education subjects such as inclusive education, language teaching methods and curriculum. Final year includes a research project.
Placement and abroad
You do school placements every year, starting in a primary school and moving to long block placements in post-primary schools, and you spend third year abroad or in the Gaeltacht.
Where it can lead
It prepares you to become a post-primary language teacher.
Who it suits
Suits students who love languages 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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026422Published after the final round
2025 455420496
2024 478466519
2023 431431484

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • All Languages: 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.

See the course on the University College Dublin (NUI) website ↗

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