Education - Post Primary Teaching
Your Course
In preparing teachers for the post-primary sector, this programme aims to guide and facilitate student teachers' initial entry into teaching and provide a solid theoretical foundation to support and aid their preparation for professional practice within the classroom.
Subjects taught
Modules include
• Professional Studies;
• Educational Sciences;
• Professional Practice/School Placement;
• Subject-Teaching Methodologies;
• Practitioner-Based Research.
Entry requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Primary degree Level 8.
GARDA VETTING/POLICE CLEARANCE:
Garda vetting/police clearance is required for this programme.
You can find more details about the university's police clearance policy at www.nuigalway.ie/ admissions/admissionspoliciesandregulations
Application dates
Application Closing Date: 31st January 2022.
Duration
2 years, full-time.
Post Course Info
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Master of Education are eligible to register with the Teaching Council and can take up teaching positions in second-level schools across Ireland. The PME qualification is widely recognised internationally and many PME graduates have travelled and worked as teachers across Europe and further afield after qualifying.