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NUI Galway

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.

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.

Entry requirements

A new Minimum Requirement of H 2:2 in Primary degree or equivalent (for example Degree + Masters) for all PME programmes is now a requirement.

Garda Vetting/Police Clearance:
Garda vetting/ police clearance is required for this programme.

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.