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

* DC004 Restricted Entry: students ...

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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

* DC004 Restricted Entry: students with minimum of H6 or O5 in Irish may be offered places but only if there are insufficient candidates meeting the H5 Irish requirement. Candidates with H6 take precedence over those with O5. A Link Module of the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme may be presented as one of the six subjects for the calculation of points but will not qualify as a subject for matriculation purposes.

General Entry Requirements
A minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade O6 or H7, with at least two at H5, which must include the subjects Mathematics AND either English or Irish.

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.

Expand+Mature Application - Special Cases

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

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extens...

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

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.

Restricted Courses
Applying for a restricted course – you must have applied to CAO by 5:15pm on 1st February 2017 if you wish to apply for a restricted course. The restricted course must be included on your course choices list by that date, or added to your application using the Change of Course Choices facility before 1st March at 5:15pm.

Restricted courses normally require additional assessment procedures, e.g. the submission of a portfolio, an oral assessment or interview, or a written assessment – restricted courses are identified in the handbook by the words “(Restricted - see page 3 of the 2017 CAO Hanbook)” on the same line as the restricted course’s title. Please make sure to acquaint yourself with the additional requirements, if any, of the restricted course(s) that you have applied for and go to page 11 of the 2017 CAO Hanbook for more information about interviews and assessments.

Exception: If a restricted course shares the exact same assessment procedures with a course you had applied for by 1st February 2017, you may be permitted to introduce it on a ‘Change of Mind’. You should consult with the relevant HEI before introducing such a course.

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