LM095 · Level 8 · 4 years

Graphics, Engineering and Technology with concurrent Teacher Education

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

421

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About this course

A four-year degree that qualifies you to teach Design and Communication Graphics, Engineering and Technology at second level. You learn your subject and how to teach it side by side, so no extra postgraduate year is needed to qualify.

How long
4 years
What you study
You build subject knowledge and teaching skills in all four years, and you do not need prior experience in the subject area. You are taught by teacher educators, many of whom are qualified secondary teachers. It qualifies you for DCG, Engineering and Technology at Senior Cycle, and Engineering, Graphics and Applied Technology at Junior Cycle.
Placement and abroad
Two of the eight semesters are school placement, which can be anywhere in the Republic of Ireland.
Where it can lead
Most graduates become teachers, while others go on to postgraduate study or work in engineering and technology industry.
Who it suits
Suits students who like technical drawing, engineering and design 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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026421Published after the final round
2025 399399444
2024 422422456
2023 401401456

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 O3
  • All Languages except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science, App Maths, CS, DCG, Tech, Construction: Higher H7 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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