Course details

In preparing teachers for the post primary sector, the programme aims to guide an dfacilitate student teachers initial entry into teaching and provide a solid theoretical foundation to support and aid their preperation for professional practice within the classroom.

Key facts

Entry requirements

The minimum requirement is a primary degree, Level 8 (or equivalent international qualification) deemed eligible by the Teaching Council for the purposes of registration as a post- primary teacher.

Course outline

Course Content

Year 1 modules:

  • Professional Studies
  • Educational Sciences
  • Professional Practice/School Placement
  • Subject Teaching Methodologies

Year 2 modules:

  • Practitioner Based Research
  • Professional Practice/School Placement
  • Subject Teaching Methodologies

Requirements and assessment

Continuous assessment through written assignments, collaborative and research projects.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

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