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There are two routes into primary teaching: the undergraduate B Ed route and the two-year postgraduate qualification known as the Professional Master of Education (PMEd) route (see the Graduate Studies website for details).
Child-centered and active approaches to teaching are central to the Froebel philosophy and permeate the ethos of the Department. The foundation disciplines of Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, and History of Education form the theoretical basis for this degree. Education modules and school-based practice within a variety of placement settings feature across all 4 years, as well as a placement in the Gaeltacht for 2-fortnight blocks at Easter in the second and third year. Graduates are eligible to register with the Teaching Council and are qualified to teach in primary schools in Ireland.
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All students are liable for the Student Contribution fee: €3,000 (for non-EU students is already included in the price). Offers of places on this programme are subject to a satisfactory background check by the National Vetting Bureau. Prior to entry, candidates are required to complete a Health Status Information Form. Two fortnight blocks must be spent in the Gaeltacht during years two and three of the programme (there is an additional cost for this). Exchequer Free Fees Scheme for EU student is available.
Application deadline for EU students is February 1 (Regular) and May 1 (Late).
Admissions Requirements
High School GPA 3.0/4.0 (3.5/4.0 for certain degrees) plus a minimum 1000 composite SAT (reading, writing and math) score (1200 / 1600 for certain degrees) or a minimum ACT composite: 22 / 36 (26 /36 for certain degrees) (writing section not required). Test scores are not required when applying, they can be submitted at a later date.
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