Expand+Course Requirements
Subjects Required
Minimum of H5 in no fewer than three subjects and a minimum of O6 in three other subjects, to include
minimum of H5 in Irish*; O5 or H6 in English; O6 or H6 in Mathematics

*Iarratasóirí Gaeltachta Amháin (D...

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Subjects Required
Minimum of H5 in no fewer than three subjects and a minimum of O6 in three other subjects, to include
minimum of H5 in Irish*; O5 or H6 in English; O6 or H6 in Mathematics

*Iarratasóirí Gaeltachta Amháin (DC003) In Institiúidí Ardoideachais, is féidir suas go 10% de na h-áiteanna ar na cúrsaí múinteoireachta sa bhunoideachas, a bheith curtha in áirithe d’iarratasóirí Gaeltachta. Caithfidh an t-iarratasóir a bheith ina c(h)ónaí in áit atá ainmnithe go hoifigiúil mar Ghaeltacht agus caithfear a bheith in ann a dheimhniú gurb í an Ghaeilge gnáth-theanga bhaile an iarratasóra. Féadann iarratasóirí Gaeltachta iarratas a chur isteach ar DC002 agus DC003 araon, más mian leo.

Leaving Certificate Mathematics Requirements
DCU does not award points for the subject of Mathematics at Leaving Certificate Ordinary Alternative or Foundation Level.

This subject will be accepted for admission purposes for the following courses:

BA in Applied Language and Translation Studies
BA in Contemporary Culture and Society
BSc in Education and Training
BA in Journalism
BA in International Relations
BA in Communication Studies
BA Gaeilge agus Iriseoireacht (Irish and Journalism)
Bachelor of Civil Law (Law and Society)
BSc in Multimedia
Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Leaving Certificate Subject Combinations
Certain subjects will not be scored separately if they occur in combination with subjects that are similar in content. In each case, the highest individual grade will be scored.

The following six groups of subjects are affected by this:
1 Music and Musicianship, Music A, Music B

2 Economics, Agricultural Economics

3 Physics with Chemistry – if combined with Physics and Chemistry, only two best scored – if combined with Physics or Chemistry, only best scored

4 History, Economics and Economic History – if all three are taken, only the best two will be scored

5 Latin, Classical Studies

6 Greek, Classical Studies

Bonus Points for Honours Mathematics
25 bonus points will continue to be awarded in 2017 for higher level mathematics, at grades H6 and above in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

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Bachelor of Education (Honours Degree) DC002 and DC003 and Bachelor of Education (Honours Degree) Restricted Entry DC004

If you are applying for mature entry to the Bachelor of Education course you must appl...

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Bachelor of Education (Honours Degree) DC002 and DC003 and Bachelor of Education (Honours Degree) Restricted Entry DC004

If you are applying for mature entry to the Bachelor of Education course you must apply to CAO by 1st February. In March, those meeting the eligibility criteria will receive a supplementary form and instructions for completing and submitting this form. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and complete the supplementary form will be invited to attend for a general interview and oral Irish test.

Expand+There are many different ways to enter DCU. While candidates are primarily assessed on the basis of their second level examinations, other assessments are in place for mature students, students from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds, students ...

Hide-There are many different ways to enter DCU. While candidates are primarily assessed on the basis of their second level examinations, other assessments are in place for mature students, students from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds, students with disabilities/specific learning difficulties and transfer students. The university is committed to welcoming students from countries worldwide. For Undergraduate Admissions - General Information please go to: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/undergrad.shtml

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2017 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2017 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2017 CAO Handbook: Fee €50 Closing Date: 22nd July 2017 at 5:15pm

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5:15pm on 1st February 2017 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2017, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2017 CAO Handbook.

Late Applications (Exception to Timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22nd of July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are currently undergraduate students in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these three HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2017 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restricted-category Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Applying for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes – to be considered for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2017 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2017 at 5:15pm.

Expand+Why DCU?
• You will be taught by internationally recognised experts in primary teacher education.

• You will gain experience in a broad range of classes in different types of schools.

• Select from a range of specialisms designed to prepare...

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• You will be taught by internationally recognised experts in primary teacher education.

• You will gain experience in a broad range of classes in different types of schools.

• Select from a range of specialisms designed to prepare you to be a leader and innovator in education.

• Most teaching happens in small groups where you’ll get to know your fellow students well.

• You will conduct an action research project in the final year of your course.

About You
Teaching is a demanding profession so you will need to be highly motivated. You should be deeply interested in children, in how they learn and how they experience and interpret the world. You should also enjoy working with, and learning from, other people. You are a good communicator.

We expect our students to be committed to their own personal and professional development and to be willing to challenge their assumptions about teaching, learning, schools and society.

Understanding: Primary Teaching

Teaching is a highly skilled and challenging activity – it requires expert knowledge, but also the ability to apply that knowledge flexibly and to adapt it quickly to new situations. Teachers must be able to handle unexpected events in the classroom and to use these imaginatively to promote learning.

We will give you the opportunities you need to develop your subject knowledge, your understandings of how children learn and how schools work, and your classroom management skills.

Garda vetting has been introduced for students who have unsupervised access to children and vulnerable adults as part of their studies at Dublin City University. Applicants must successfully pass the Garda vetting process in order to complete the process of registration.

All entrants through the DC004 restricted entry route must be aware of and willing to support the distinctive ethos of Protestant primary schools.

DC004 students take an additional qualification in Religious Studies and Religious Education to prepare them to teach the Follow Me programme in schools under Church of Ireland, Methodist, Presbyterian and Society of Friends patronage. Students will also take denominational modules and a module in Irish Language and Literature.

DC002/DC003 students may take the additional optional denominational qualification, Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies and three modules in Catholic Religious Education.

All BEd students are prepared for the full range of primary schools, including Gaelscoileanna, Educate Together and Community National Schools.

Course Structure
Our BEd is designed to help you become a skilled and creative teacher. All students study Education modules, complete 30 weeks School Placement and visit the Gaeltacht for four weeks. You will also study specialisms relevant to teaching. You’ll be part of a small study group (a tutorial group) and this will give you a chance to share your experiences of school placement and your thoughts on course content.

Students spend time in schools in each year, with extended full-semester placements in each of Years Three and Four. You will start by observing the class teacher and will build up gradually to teaching all day. Throughout your placements, you will be supported by both faculty and school staff.

The majority of DC004 placements will be in schools under Church of Ireland, Methodist, Presbyterian and Society of Friends patronage with a particular focus on developing the experience and skills for teaching multi-grade classes in small schools.

In Years One and Two, students cover the basics needed for teaching. You will come to understand how children think and learn in active ways. Your curriculum courses will prepare you to teach all the subjects of the primary curriculum using approaches that develop children’s understanding and motivation. You will also take modules in Psychology, Philosophy Sociology of Education and History of Education.

In Year Three, you will review what you have learned to date and will apply it in different situations. You will deepen your understanding of classroom contexts and of how to plan for rich learning experiences. You will learn how to work with children in ways that are democratic and enable them to engage in an ethical way with the world.

Year Four 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.

Specialism Track Modules
The BEd also provides opportunities for students to specialise in key areas of learning. In Year One students select a maximum of three from English, Gaeilge, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, and Religious Studies. You can continue with one of these as a Major Specialism in Years Two to Four, or may decide to opt for Early Childhood Education, Digital Learning, Science Education, Human Development, Physical Education, Literacy Education, Geo Learning, or Special and Inclusive Education. (The number of places on some specialisms is restricted and options are subject to change).
CAO CODE(S) DC002
DC003 Gaeltacht applicants
DC004 (CIC – Restricted Entry Route)
DC004 is a restricted entry pathway for Church of Ireland, Methodist, Presbyterian, Society of Friends, Baptist and other reformed Christian applicants.

Expand+What Will I Study?

Year One
[Modules Titles are Subject to Change]
YEAR ONE
Foundations in Education and Early Childhood Education
Literacy and Language Litearthacht agus Teanga
Visual Arts and Music Education
Drama and Physical Education...

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Year One
[Modules Titles are Subject to Change]
YEAR ONE
Foundations in Education and Early Childhood Education
Literacy and Language Litearthacht agus Teanga
Visual Arts and Music Education
Drama and Physical Education
STEM Education and Social Studies
Assessment, Digital Learning and Inclusive and Special Education
Teacher as a Reflective Practitioner
Gaeilge
School Placement
Optional Track Modules
- Foundations in Humanities
DC004 Denominational Module
DC004 Irish Language and Literature
Centre for Catholic Education
Denominational Module

YEAR TWO
SPHE, Ethics and Social Studies
Foundations in Education
Literacy and Language Litearthacht agus Teanga
Visual Arts and Music Education
Drama and Physical Education
STEM and Early Childhood Education
Teacher as Reflective Practitioner
School Placement
Optional Track Modules - Specialism
DC004 Denominational Module
Centre for Catholic Education
Denominational Module

YEAR THREE
Philosophy, Ethics and Citizenship
Integrating Learning Across the Curriculum
Literacy and Language Litearthacht agus Teanga
Local Studies and Mathematics
School Placement
School Placement Studies
Optional Track Modules - Specialism
DC004 Denominational Module
Centre for Catholic Education Denominational Module

YEAR FOUR
Foundations in Education and Ethics
Literacy and Language
Litearthacht agus Teanga
Math Ed, Assessment, Digital Learning
Inclusive/Special Education and Social Inclusion
Research Project
Schools as Communities
School Placement
Specialism