MI018 · Level 8 · 4 years

Education, Gaeilge and Religious Studies

Mary Immaculate College - Thurles · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

400

Down 31 points since 2024 (431).

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About this course

A four-year honours teaching degree at MIC Thurles for post-primary teachers. It qualifies you to teach Irish and Religious Studies to Leaving Cert level.

How long
4 years
What you study
Irish modules cover language, literature, folklore and place names, and are taught in Irish. Religious studies covers world religions, theology, scripture and Christian ethics. Two 2-week Gaeltacht courses are required. You study your teaching subjects alongside education modules, and complete a dissertation.
Placement and abroad
You spend about 23 weeks in schools, and short study-abroad stays are possible in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Careers include post-primary teaching, research, Irish-language media, translation, and administration in faith-based organisations or parishes.
Who it suits
Suits students who love the Irish language and are interested in religion and want to teach both.

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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

2023202443120254072026400

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026400Published after the final round
2025 407407445
2024 431432452
2023 Not offered under this code

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 O4
  • Irish: Higher H5

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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