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.
Education - Post Primary Teaching
Entry requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Primary degree Level 8.
GARDA VETTING/POLICE CLEARANCE:
Garda vetting/ police clearance is required for this programme. Please see page 211 for further information.
Duration
2 years, full-time.
Careers or further progression
Career opportunities
This qualification in Initial Teacher Education at Master's level will qualify graduates for employment as a post-primary teacher and is recognised in Ireland, Europe and non-EU countries.
Further enquiries
Ms Sinéad Coyne
T: +353 91 492 195
E: education@nuigalway.ie
Subjects taught
Modules Include
• Professional Studies;
• Educational Sciences;
• Professional Practice/School Placement;
• Subject-Teaching Methodologies;
• Practitioner-Based Research;
• Professional Practice/School Placement;
• Subject-Teaching Methodologies.
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Comment
PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE:
Professional Master of Education (PME). Applicants may also be interested in the Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas (MGO).
3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
1. Accreditation: The programme is professionally accredited by the Teaching Council.
2. Excellent prospects: Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a post-primary teacher in Ireland and other countries.
3. Placement: throughout each of the two years of the programme, students have two school placements (one per year) and these will provide a rich experiential base for their initial development as a professional teacher.