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Universities Ireland Dublin City University Courses Religious Education and Music

Religious Education and Music
at Dublin City University

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 14,900
Country Rank-
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 92

Program Overview

Fully qualify you to teach second level Religious Education and Music in just four years. This course offers a streamlined track to a profession in post-primary teaching, qualifying you to teach RE and Music to Honours Leaving Certificate Level.

In addition to teacher education, you’ll receive instruction in how to make the most of teamwork, leadership, communication and creativity. Your coursework will also cover Foundational and Professional Studies in Education; Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics; and Music.

Course Content
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Teaching Studies - Foundational A
- Teaching Studies - Foundational B
- Psychology and Human Development
- Introduction to Religious Education
- Professional Preparation and Practice 1
- Performance: Choir Keyboard
- Music History, Form and Style
- Theory Solfege/Methodology
- Introduction to Harmony and Counterpoint A
- Introduction to Harmony and Counterpoint B
- History of Christianity
- Intro. to the Jewish and Christian Scriptures
- Sacramental Theology & Ritual Studies
- Fnds.s: Philosophical/Theological Ethics
Year 2 Core Modules:
- Teaching Studies Intermediate
- Curriculum and Assessment
- Learning and Teaching RE
- Professional Preparation and Practice 2
- Intermed Harmony and Counterpoint A
- Baroque and Classical Music History
- Performance, Keyboard, Conducting, Chorale
- Intermed Harmony and Counterpoint B
- Liturgy and Worship
- Philosophy: An Historical Introduction
Year 3 Core Modules:
- Teaching Studies - Advanced
- Education Theory - Advanced
- RE: Theories and Approaches
- Professional Preparation and Practice 3
- Medieval, Renaissance, Romantic Music History
- Performance/Keyboard/Aural/Choir
- Advanced Harmony and Counterpoint
- Technology Portfolio Irish Trad Music
- Music Teaching Post-Primary
- World Religions
Year 4 Core Modules:
- Sociology of Education
- RE: Integration Seminars
- Professional Preparation and Practice 4
- Contemporary Composition
- Late Romantic to Contemporary Music
- Performance, Tech Portfolio, Keyboard,Chorale
Entry Requirement
General Entry Requirements
- Applicants for the Bachelor of Religious Education and Music (DC012) programme are advised that there will be no music theory/aural test or audition/interview for this programme.
Leaving Cert
- In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply: minimum of H4 in Music or equivalent (this restriction may be waived by the Head of School or nominee for Mature applicants who have a high level of performance and music theory training through classes over a number of years).
- Applicants for the Bachelor of Religious Education and Music (DC012) programme are advised that there will be no music theory/aural test or audition/interview for this programme.
- compete for a place on the programme, subject to meeting the general entry requirements noted above and the programme-specific entry requirements, i.e. minimum of H4 in Music.
GCE A Level
- In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply: A minimum of grade D in GCE A Level Music or a minimum grade C in GCE AS Level Music.
- Applicants for the Bachelor of Religious Education and Music (DC012) programme are advised that there will be no music theory/aural test or audition/interview for this programme . All applicants who have applied through the CAO for this programme will be deemed eligible to
- Compete for a place on the programme, subject to meeting the general entry requirements noted above and the programme-specific entry requirements.
FET Level 5
- Applicants for the Bachelor of Religious Education and Music (DC012) programme are advised that there will be no music theory/aural test or audition/interview for this programme . All applicants who have applied through the CAO for this programme will be deemed eligible to
- compete for a place on the programme, subject to meeting the general entry requirements noted above and the programme-specific entry requirements, i.e. minimum of H4 in Music. i.e. minimum of H4 in music at Leaving Certificate or a minimum of any 5 distinctions for QQI Applicants.
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

€6,679 per annum

Non EU Fee

€14,900 per annum
Career Prospect
Career Areas
- Government Departments
- International Development Agencies
- Media
- Post Primary Schools
- Private Sector
- The Arts
Career Prospects
- Second-Level Teachers
- Principals
- Educational Leaders
- Educational Administrators
- Consultants
- Broadcasters
- Journalists
- Chaplains
- Parish Ministers
This course is fully recognised by the Teaching Council of Ireland, and upon graduation, you can register as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) and apply immediately for employment in second level schools.

Graduates seek work as:

Career Tags
- Broadcaster
- Chaplaincy
- Consultant
- Education Leadership
- Educational Administrator
- Journalism
- Musician Composer
- Parish Ministry
- Principal
- Second Level Teacher

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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Religious Education and Music at Dublin City University