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Universities Ireland Dublin City University Courses Post Primary Teacher Education - Gaeilge and French or German or Spanish

Post Primary Teacher Education - Gaeilge and French or German or Spanish

Dublin City University

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 14,380
Country Rank#5
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 92

Program Overview

The four-year Post Primary Teacher Education – Gaeilge and French or German or Spanish degree is a ‘concurrent’ teacher education course – meaning that the academic and professional formation of the teacher is integrated into all four years. It will fully qualify you to teach second-level Gaeilge and another language on completion of the course. You’ll gain valuable and extensive experience, including peer-teaching, team-teaching and school-based placement.

Currently, there is a shortage of language teachers in the post-primary schools so graduates of this course will be highly sought after. The unique approach taken in this course will enable you to reach a high level of ability in Gaeilge and your chosen language enabling you to be a confident and effective language teacher.

Course Content
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Microteaching and Reflection
- Filiocht na Gaeilge
- Teanga 1
- Introduction to the Study of Language 1
- Introduction to Applied Linguistics
- Assessment, Learning and Teaching
- History of Irish Education and Current Issues
- Education Theories
Year 1 Optional Modules -
- French Language 3 (Intermediate)
- French Society and Literature
- German Language 3(Intermediate)
- German Society and Literature (Intermediate)
- Spanish Language 3 (Intermediate)
- Spanish Society and Literature
Year 2 Core Modules:
- Language Pedagogy
- Assessing Language Learning
- Dramaiocht agus Scannanaiocht
- Teanga 2
- School Placement 2
- Digital Media and Language Learning
- Introduction to Inclusive Education
Year 2 Optional Modules -
- French Literature and Film
- French Language and Culture 2
- German Literature and Film
- German Language & Culture 2
- Spanish Literature and Film
- Spanish Language & Culture 2
Year 3 Core Modules:
- Feasacht agus Foineolaiocht na Gaeilge
- An Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach
- Pros na Gaeilge 1
- Year Abroad Portfolio
- Curriculum, Policy and Assessment
- School Placement and Reflective Practice
Year 3 Optional Modules -
- French Language Culture and Text
- German Language Culture and Text
- Spanish Language Culture and Text
Entry Requirement
Leaving Cert
- In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply:
- Minimum of 03 or H6 in Mathematics and minimum of 03 or H5 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Applied Mathematics
GCE A Level
- In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply:
- GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE B Mathematics and GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE B in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Applied Mathematics
International Applications
- International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
IELTS ACADEMIC Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component

TOEFL iBT Total Score of 92
Fees & Scholarships
Student Contribution

€3,043 per annum

EU Status Fee

€6,399 per annum

Non EU Fee

€14,380 per annum
Career Prospect
- Broadcast production
- Consultancy
- Culture and Heritage
- Education
- Government Departments
- Journalism
- Media
- Post Primary Education
- Private Sector
- Translating and Interpreting
Your degree will be recognised by the Teaching Council of Ireland, allowing you to register as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) and apply immediately for employment in second-level schools as a post primary teacher of Gaeilge and French, German or Spanish.

Cost Of Studying At Dublin City University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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