Pre-University Arts - Teaching
Education and Training students at Dunboyne College benefit from strong ties with Maynooth University, including shared academic and student supports. This one-year course prepares students for entry into Arts degrees and careers in primary or post-primary teaching. It also provides a foundation for further study in education and training or entry into related employment.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
− Leaving Certificate
− Leaving Certificate Applied
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
QQI graduates in Education and Training have access to over 175 places in First Arts at Maynooth University, 30 in UCD, and many others at DCU, UCC, and across Irish universities. They may also progress to the BSc in Education and Training at DCU or pursue careers in education, training, European administration, or business. Students can apply through the QQI Links Scheme for courses including Education Studies and Early Childhood Studies at Marino, Post-Primary Teaching at DCU, and Arts degrees at DCU, Maynooth University, and UCD.
Higher Education Pathways
Maynooth University: MH101 Arts (Level 8, 4 Years)
UCD: DN760 Education (Education and Modern Languages) (Level 8, 4 Years)
UCD: DN520 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
MTU Cork: MT930 Home Economics and Business Teaching (Level 8, 5 Years)
DCU: Post Primary Teacher (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC118 Business and Irish (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC009 Arts Joint Honours (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
DCU: DC235 Education and Training (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC016 Home Economics and Technology Teaching (Level 8, 4 Years)
DKIT: DK861 (Level 8, 4 Years)
Marino: CM010 Education Studies (Level 8, 4 Years), CM020 Early Childhood St. Nicholas: NM801
Mary Immaculate College: MI015 Education, Home Economics and Business Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
Montessori Education: (Level 8, 4 Years) Education (Level 8, 4 Years)
ATU St. Angela’s College Sligo (NUIG): AU988 Home Economics Teacher Education (Level 9, 5 Years)
MTU Tralee: MT911 Health and Leisure Studies (Level 8, 4 Years) With progression link to PME Physical Education Teaching – University of Limerick
TU Dublin Blanchardstown: BN118TU993 Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 8, 4 Years)*
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
CERTIFICATION
Level 5 Education and Training 5M3635 or General Studies 5M3114
Course Content
The following modules will be offered subject to availability / demand and may be subject to change
• Concepts in Education and Training
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Research and Study Skills
• Psychology
• Understanding Special Needs
• Interpersonal and Group Behaviour
• Digital Presentations
• Language Options (Gaeilge, French, Spanish)
Educational and Training 5M3635
General Studies 5M3114
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie