Program Overview

Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching)

Course Details

• Course Code: DC970
• Course Type: Postgraduate
• NFQ Level: 9
• Delivery Modes: Full-Time
• Duration: 2 Years
• Phone: +353 (0) 1 700 5000
• Email: info@dcu.ie

Overview

The Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching) is a two-year full-time course designed to empower, motivate, and engage children. Students will discover how to help children develop critical skills, including understanding, analyzing, and applying what they learn. The course is designed to challenge traditional teaching approaches and provide students with hands-on experience in a vibrant learning environment.

Careers & Further Options

• Careers: DCU graduate teachers enjoy high employment success rates, with 99% of DCU Institute of Education graduates in employment or further education six months after graduation.
• Career Areas: Adult Education, Education, Government Departments, Post Primary Education

Entry Requirements

• General Entry Requirements: Candidates must have an honors degree with an overall result of H2.2 or higher.
• Specific Requirements: Candidates must have fulfilled the minimum requirements for the following subjects:
  • Gaeilge: Leaving Certificate transcript (or equivalent)
  • English: Leaving Certificate transcript (or equivalent)
  • Mathematics: Leaving Certificate transcript (or equivalent)
• Irish Language Oral Proficiency: Candidates must have achieved a minimum of 65% on the Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG) B1 Oral Irish examination.

Programme Structure

• Duration: 2 Years
• Delivery: Full-Time
• Modules: Modules are delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops, and outdoor classes.
• Assessments: Assessments include written assignments, interactive oral exams, quizzes, and portfolios.
• Placement: Students will undertake 24 weeks of placement in primary school classrooms in both mainstream and special education teaching settings.

Fees and Funding

• Fees: €5,900 per annum (EU Status Fee)
• Funding: Information on funding opportunities can be found on the DCU website.

How To Apply

• Application Process: Applications must be made through the DCU Student Application Portal.
• Application Deadlines: Applications will be accepted until 23rd May 2025.
• Required Documents:
  • Academic Transcripts of Results for UG honors degree
  • Evidence of fulfillment of minimum requirements for Gaeilge, English, and Mathematics
  • Irish language oral proficiency (65% on Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge, TEG, B1)
  • Passport Photograph
  • PMEP Additional Questionnaire

Life On Campus

• Campus Life: DCU has a vibrant campus life, with over 140 clubs and societies, and a range of sports facilities.
• Accommodation: Information on accommodation options can be found on the DCU website.
• Student Supports: DCU offers a range of academic, professional, and social supports for students.

FAQs

• What courses are offered by the DCU Institute of Education? DCU Institute of Education offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in education.
• Is there Garda vetting for students who study DCU Institute of Education courses? Yes, Garda vetting is required for all students who have unsupervised access to children and vulnerable adults as part of their studies at DCU.
• What are the potential teaching pathways for primary, post-primary, and further education and training offered by DCU? DCU offers a range of teaching pathways, including primary, post-primary, and further education and training.