LM090 · Level 8 · 4 years

Physical Education with concurrent Teacher Education

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

521

Down 22 points since 2023 (543).

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About this course

A four-year teaching degree that qualifies you to teach PE and a second subject in post-primary schools.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study Physical Education plus a second subject. The second subject options currently listed are English, Gaeilge, Geography and Mathematics.
Placement and abroad
The course includes school placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates are qualified to teach PE and their second subject up to Leaving Cert level.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy sport and working with young people and want to be a teacher.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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
2026521Published after the final round
2025 531531553
2024 533533555
2023 543543576

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6
  • All Languages except English: 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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