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Bachelor of Primary Teaching

Dublin City University

Dublin, Ireland
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A four-year degree that qualifies graduates to teach in Irish primary schools.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (7): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Primary Teaching can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Primary school teacher in Ireland
Volunteering in developing countries
Authoring educational texts
Third level teacher education
Civil service

Curriculum

Four-year undergraduate degree (BEd) in primary teaching delivered by the Froebel Department
Designed for students who want to teach in primary schools in the Republic of Ireland. The page gives no module list.

Entry requirements

Academic

Recognised secondary school-leaving qualification for your country (for example GCE A Levels: 2 A Levels at grade C plus 4 O Levels at grade C including Maths and English
IB Diploma minimum 24 points including Maths and English)
Plus programme-specific subject requirements
English proficiency evidence (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 92
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 63).
Grade/academic selection criteria: No GPA published. Entry is by country-specific school-leaving qualification plus programme requirements
E.g. GCE A Levels: 2 A Levels at grade C plus 4 O Levels at grade C incl. Maths and English (or AS/O combinations)
IB Diploma minimum 24 points (2 subjects at HL 5 and 4 at SL 4
Incl. Maths and English
DC002 needs 3 HL 5)
India CBSE/CISCE English 80% and Maths 70%. Programme CAO points are for EU entrants.

Accepted academic background

Recognised secondary school-leaving qualification for the applicant's country (country and qualifications table on the international undergraduate admissions page), e.g. GCE A Levels, IB Diploma, CBSE/CISCE; several countries (e.g. Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ghana, Benin) are told to complete the DCU International Foundation Year first. Advanced entry possible for some programmes.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 92
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 63
Cambridge 176
Oxford Test of English 140
IELTS Academic 6.5

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Primary Teaching admission requirements at Dublin City University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	€17,793 EUR
Application fee	€70 EUR
Deposit	€750 EUR

Program details

Campus	Dublin (campus not stated on programme page)
Faculty or school	DCU Institute of Education
Department	DCU Institute of Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	150
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	7
Scholarship note	Dublin City University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Education in Primary Teaching.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.