Program Overview

Introduction to the School of Education UCC

The School of Education at University College Cork (UCC) offers two routes to qualifying as a secondary school (post-primary) teacher.

Route 1: Undergraduate Route

This route is often referred to as the undergraduate route because those who enter through this route usually do not have a degree but enter the programme directly from secondary school. There are some exceptions, for example, in the BEd Science Education undergraduate degree, you can enter into the third year of the programme if you have a minimum level 7 qualification in science. This route involves studying in UCC for four years. Upon graduation, you will be recognised by the Teaching Council as a fully qualified teacher.

Undergraduate Degrees Offered

The School of Education offers three undergraduate degrees:

• B.Ed. in Gaeilge
• B.Ed. in Science Education
• B.Ed. Physical Education, Sports Studies & Arts

Subjects Taught by Student Teachers in Science Education

Subjects taught by student teachers in the Science Education programme include:

• Science
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Agricultural Science
• Maths
• Computer Science

Subjects Taught by Student Teachers in Physical Education

Subjects taught by student teachers in the Physical Education programme include:

• PE
• English
• French
• Gaeilge
• History
• Maths

Programme Details

When you graduate from any of the undergraduate programmes, you will be recognised by the Teaching Council as a fully qualified teacher. The School of Education provides comprehensive training, including the teaching of science at the Eureka Centre of Excellence.