LM097 · Level 8 · 4 years

Mathematics and Computer Science with concurrent Teacher Education

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

433

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About this course

A teacher education degree for people who want to teach Maths and Computer Science at second level. Graduates are among the first teachers qualified to teach Computer Science in Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
You build your maths knowledge and computing skills, and learn how to teach them. You are prepared to teach the Maths curriculum, the new Leaving Cert Computer Science subject, and short junior cycle courses in coding and digital literacy.
Placement and abroad
School placement is part of the course.
Where it can lead
Most graduates will teach, and the IT and maths skills also suit other work and further study.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy maths and computing and like explaining things to others.

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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
2026433Published after the final round
2025 455455531
2024 443443553
2023 433433532

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 H4
  • 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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