US801 · Level 8 · 4 years · Portfolio course

Art and Design Teacher Education (Offered jointly by TUS and UL - Portfolio)

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

948

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About this course

This BEd trains you to teach Art and Design at second level, combining your own studio practice with teacher education. Entry also requires a portfolio assessment.

How long
4 years
What you study
You work in studios across disciplines such as painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, fashion design, graphic design and animation, and choose a specialisation from second year. Alongside this you study art and design history and educational theory, including how young people learn.
Placement and abroad
School placement is compulsory in second, third and fourth year, and requires Garda vetting.
Where it can lead
Graduates are qualified to teach Art and Design in secondary schools.
Who it suits
Suits students who love making art and would enjoy sharing it with teenagers in a classroom.

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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

2023945202484120259492026948

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026948Published after the final round
2025 9499491012
2024 841841997
2023 9459451022

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

  • Chemistry: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • 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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