Expand+Course Requirements
Subjects Required
In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the University (see below), the following requirements apply: minimum of H4 in Music or equivalent (this requirement may be waived by the Head of S...

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Subjects Required
In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the University (see below), the following requirements apply: minimum of H4 in Music or equivalent (this requirement may be waived by the Head of School). Applicants must take Music Aural and Performance tests.

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+Applicants who have a full FETAC Level 5 award in the appropriate qualifications and modules, with a minimum of five distinctions, can be admitted on a competitive basis to certain DCU courses. There are a limited number of places available on course...

Hide-Applicants who have a full FETAC Level 5 award in the appropriate qualifications and modules, with a minimum of five distinctions, can be admitted on a competitive basis to certain DCU courses. There are a limited number of places available on courses.

FETAC has made changes to the CAS (Common Awards System). Please refer to the DCU website for specific details on the range of FETAC awards which link into the university’s Level 8 degree courses.

General Entry Requirements

• Full FETAC Level 5 Certification must be achieved in one single sitting.

• FETAC awards are normally made up of eight minor awards, commonly known as modules.

• Five distinctions from the eight modules must be achieved.

Course Entry Requirements
Additional course requirements are indicated in the details of each course in this prospectus. This requires the attainment of performance in specifically named FETAC Level 5 awards and in some cases, the inclusion of specific modules. For example, for the BSc in Education and Training, students must attain the full FETAC Level 5 award with distinctions in five modules, but three of the distinctions must be in modules that DCU specifies. Please visit www.cao.ie/ index.php?page=fetac_search for the most up-to-date information on course requirements.

Applying to DCU

Candidates make their application to DCU through the CAO and are ranked based on their performance in the eight modules that make up their award. From 2017 the points awarded for FETAC awards will be revised.

Please visit www2.cao.ie/fetac/FETAC_scoring.pdf for scoring information.

Please note
1 A Major Award must be achieved. Component Certificates or Records of Achievement are not acceptable.

2 In certain courses, DCU will require the achievement of certain grades and/or specified components, e.g. five distinctions, including a minimum pass in Mathematics, or four specific science modules.

3 A Major Award may be achieved over a number of sittings; however, for scoring purposes, only results achieved in a single sitting, e.g. between 1st August and 31st July are assessed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their FETAC centre applies for a Major Award to FETAC where courses are taken over more than one year.

Expand+Additional Special Course Requirements
Mature applicants to Bachelor of Religious Education and Music (DC012) (RESTRICTED) Applicants must take Music Aural and Performance Tests. For details, please visit www.dcu.ie/DC012

Mature applicants to DC0...

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Mature applicants to Bachelor of Religious Education and Music (DC012) (RESTRICTED) Applicants must take Music Aural and Performance Tests. For details, please visit www.dcu.ie/DC012

Mature applicants to DC010, DC011, DC012 Candidates must apply through the CAO (www.cao.ie) by 1st February. Upon completing the CAO application, all applicants will be required to attend for an interview. For details, please visit the relevant course information web page.

EU/EEA and Non-EU
DCU has an active mature student body and strongly encourages applications from mature candidates (those aged 23 years or above on 1st January in the year of entry). As a mature student, your wealth of knowledge and experience will make a valuable contribution to the university, and we are always working towards widening participation to allow mature students gain entry onto DCU courses.

What are the entry requirements?
Applying as a mature applicant means that you do not compete with Leaving Certificate students for places at DCU. Instead, experience other than examination grades is taken into consideration – this may be work experience, further studies or other relevant experience. For some courses, however, particular Leaving Certificate subjects may be necessary. In all cases, the university will want to know that you have the ability and motivation to make the most of your studies at DCU.

What supports are available for mature students?
There is a wide network of services. The Mature Student Academic Writing Week prepares you for college life through workshops on topics such as academic writing, citing and referencing. Other topics include supports for students at DCU, such as the Mathematics Learning Centre, IT supports and the Mature Student Society. You will also have access to Student Support and Development workshops throughout the academic year for example CV Clinics, Learning Students and Motivational Workshops.

What financial supports are available to mature students?
There are a number of sources, including the Government’s Free Fees Initiative, the Higher Education Grants Scheme, the Back to Education Allowance and the DCU Student Assistance Fund, once a registered DCU student. Information on these schemes is available at www.studentfinance.ie.

Where can I find out more?
For the Mature Student Officer, please contact 01 700 6987. For general and admission enquiries, please contact the Registry on T +353 (0)1 700 5338 E registry@dcu.ie

How do I apply?
All mature applicants for full-time study must apply to the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February in the year of entry.

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.

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Why DCU?
• Specialised centre of excellence, with a rich history in Teacher Education – it’s what we do!
• 25% Teaching Placement – preparing you to teach in the...

Hide-Second Level Teaching: How will you help the next generation reach their potential?

Why DCU?
• Specialised centre of excellence, with a rich history in Teacher Education – it’s what we do!
• 25% Teaching Placement – preparing you to teach in the 21st-century classroom!
• You will be qualified to teach RE and Music to Honours Leaving Certificate Level
• Graduates are employed in key Educational positions in Ireland, Europe and Internationally.

About You
Are you interested in playing a key role in the educational development of the next generation? This course, as well as preparing you in the two distinct areas of Religious Studies and Music, will also place emphasis on teamwork, leadership, communication and creativity – skills that will inspire you to work as a second-level teacher and also a variety of other professions.

Understanding: Post-Primary Teacher Education

The four-year Post Primary Teacher Education - Religious Education and Music degree is a ‘concurrent’ teacher education course – meaning that the academic and professional formation of the teacher is integrated into all four years. This is in contrast with the ‘consecutive model’ where students first complete an undergraduate degree and must then apply for entry to the Professional Masters in Education in order to qualify as a second level teacher.

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.

Course Structure
A major attraction of this four-year course is that you will study in small class groups within the larger University context. Throughout the course students will cover four integrated areas:

Foundational and Professional Studies in Education:
We offer a student-friendly, supportive, open, dynamic and practical approach to the study of Education. Given its diverse nature, the study of Education and Religious Education is exciting, engaging, and challenging; something that is reflected in the variety of modules on offer to students over the course of their four years.

Teaching Including School Placements:
One of the most exciting and rewarding elements of the course is our hands-on approach to School Placement. Over the four years of the course students have an opportunity to gain valuable and extensive experience within a range of teaching and learning environments including engagement in observation of practice, micro-teaching, peer teaching, team-teaching and school based placement (in both primary and post-primary sectors). Students are supported throughout their professional development by experienced School Placement tutors, school-based cooperating teachers and METIS [a custom built web-based environment for School Placement).

Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics:
Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics provides a strong foundation for teaching Religious Education in second level schools and meets the subject criteria required by the Teaching Council. The subjects include core and choice: Ethics; Philosophy; Scripture; Systematic Theology; World Religions. Students are encouraged to critically engage with a wide range of topics and develop the skills to work in contexts of cultural and religious diversity.

Music:
The Music Department is a vibrant participant in the academic, cultural, and social life of the college. Expert tuition is provided in the theoretical and practical/ applied aspects of Composition, Music History, Conducting, Irish Traditional Music, Performance and Music Technology. Central to the department’s role in the college and the wider community is the Chorale, a large choir of 75 voices, which gives music students the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of repertoire and to participate in major choral events such as graduation, the carol service, collaborations with other institutions, and charity concerts. The Trad Group offers our many traditional players a forum to share their music and create an exciting new sound.

Expand+What Will I Study?

Year One
Education and School Placement:
Teaching Studies Foundational
Psychology and Human Development
Introduction to Religious Education
School Placement Programme 1

Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics:
History...

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Year One
Education and School Placement:
Teaching Studies Foundational
Psychology and Human Development
Introduction to Religious Education
School Placement Programme 1

Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics:
History of Christianity
Sacramental Theology and Ritual Studies
Introduction to the Bible
Foundations of Ethics

Music:
Foundational Harmony
Melody Writing
Counterpoint (Level 1)
Theory
Solfège
Methodology Performance: Instrumental
Chorale
Introduction to Form
Analysis: History of Music
Musicianship – Keyboard Aural
Listening Skills

Year Two
Education and School Placement:
Teaching Studies Intermediate
Curriculum and Assessment
Learning and Teaching Religious Education
School Placement Programme 2
Introduction to Philosophy

Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics:
Introduction to Philosophy
Liturgy and Worship
Prayer and Prophecy in Israel
Christology: Systematic, Historical, and Interreligious Perspectives
Justice and Peace
Science and Religion
The Letters of Paul

Music:
Intermediate Harmony and Counterpoint
Form, History and Musical Analysis (Baroque
Classical)
Performance
Conducting
Instrumental
Chorale
Musicianship – Keyboard Aural Skills

Year Three
Education and School Placement:
Teaching Studies Advanced
History and Philosophy of Education
Music Methodology Post Primary
Religious Education: Theories and Approaches
School Placement Programme 3

Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics:
World Religions
Philosophy and Sociology of Religion
The God Question
Global Ethics
Latin American Liberation Theology
Taize: Theory and Practice of Ecumenism
Islam: Beliefs and Practices
Religion and Gender

Music:
Chromatic Harmony and Advanced Modulation – Composition Portfolio
Form History: Medieval, Renaissance, Romantic Music
Performance
Keyboard
Aural
Chorale
Repertoire
Technology Portfolio
Irish Traditional Music

Year Four
Education and School Placement:
Sociology of Education
Religious Education: Integration Seminars
School Placement 4
Research Project

Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics:
Christian Bioethics
Ecumenism
The Gospels: Themes and Issues
Grace, Creation and Eschatology
Topics in Continental Philosophy
Research Paper

Music:
Advanced Harmony and Orchestration – Composition and
Portfolio
Advanced Form and History: Contemporary Music
Performance
Conducting
Chorale

For full list of subject see www.dcu.ie/DC012

Expand+This course will enable graduates to register with the Teaching Council of Ireland as newly qualified teachers (NQT) (see page 234 of the DCU 2017 UG Prospectus). Graduates can apply immediately for employment in second level schools as teachers of R...

Hide-This course will enable graduates to register with the Teaching Council of Ireland as newly qualified teachers (NQT) (see page 234 of the DCU 2017 UG Prospectus). Graduates can apply immediately for employment in second level schools as teachers of Religious Education and Music up to and including Honours Leaving Certificate level.

Future Careers
Second level Teacher (RE and Music)
Principal
Educational Leadership
Educational Administrator
Consultant
Broadcaster
Journalism
Chaplaincy
Parish Ministry
Musician
Composer

In these areas
Post Primary Schools
Government Departments
Private Sector
International Development Agencies
The Arts
Media