Program Overview

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Bachelor of Education - Irish Sign Language Pathway (Restricted Entry) (No entry route in 2025)

Course Details

• CAO Code: DC005
• Course Type: Undergraduate
• NFQ Level: 8
• Placement: Yes
• Delivery Modes: Full-Time
• Duration: 4 Years

Overview

The Bachelor of Education (ISL) will prepare you for a career as a Primary School Teacher where you’ll make a lasting impact on young children and on society.

Careers & Further Options

Careers

The BEd (ISL) degree is not only a gateway to the primary teaching profession in the deaf education sector, but also to a number of other careers related to deaf education.

• Career Areas:
  • Government Departments
  • National Voluntary Organisations
  • Statutory Bodies
• Career Prospects:
  • Consultant
  • Content Writer
  • Educational Administrator
  • Principal in a deaf education setting
  • Researcher
  • School Inspector
  • Teacher in a deaf education setting
  • Teacher Educator for deaf education

Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply: Minimum of H5 in no fewer than three subjects and a minimum of O6/H7 in three other subjects, to include minimum of O4 or H7 in English; O4 or H7 in Mathematics.

Additional Information

• Applicants will need to provide:
  • a) a letter from an audiologist confirming that the applicant has a significant permanent bilateral deafness (pure tone average of 41dB or above in the less deaf ear)
  • b) a letter from the principal of a school for the deaf/special class for deaf children in a mainstream school approved by the NCSE confirming that the applicant was enrolled in that specialist setting because of their deafness.
• Applicants will need to pass an Irish Sign Language competency examination (pass mark is 65% or higher at level B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) prior to a place being offered on this programme.

Course Structure

Year 1 & 2

In Years 1 and 2, students cover the basics needed for teaching. You will come to understand how children think and learn in active ways.

Year 3

In Year 3, you will review what you’ve learned to date and will apply it in different situations.

Year 4

Year 4 focuses on deepening your expertise. It will provide you with opportunities to think about big ideas in education such as social justice, inclusion and working in a school community. You will also undertake a research project.

Fees and Funding

Fees

• Full time:
  • Student Contribution: €3,043 per annum
  • EU Status Fee: €5,607 per annum
  • Non EU Fee: €15,400 per annum
  • Material Charge: €175 Year 1 only

How To Apply

• Applicants presenting EU school leaving examinations (EU, EFTA & UK): No Entry Path in 2025
• Applicants presenting examinations from outside the EU: No Entry Path
• Mature Applicants: No Entry Path in 2025
• Advanced Entry: There is no advanced entry route to this programme.

Life On Campus

• Life on Campus: At DCU, our students can expect a unique campus experience. We are known for our excellent teaching and learning facilities, our active clubs and societies, and our great social and sporting facilities.
• Accommodation: Information about accommodation each of our three campuses can be accessed here.
• Student Supports: We have a number of academic, professional and social supports for students.