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BEd Education – Primary Teaching (Gaeltacht)

The Education – Primary Teaching (Gaeltacht) degree from Maynooth University is designed to prepare students to become primary school teachers within the Republic of Ireland (both qualifications may offer the opportunity to work in many countries internationally).

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Duration

4 years

Starting Date

September

Tuition Fee

€13,500 per year

Location

Maynooth, Ireland

The programme

Child-centred and active approaches to teaching are central to the Froebel philosophy and permeate the ethos in the Department.

The foundation disciplines of Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology and History of Education form the theoretical basis for this degree.

Education modules and school-based practice within a variety of placement settings feature across all 4 years, as well as a placement in the Gaeltacht for 2 fortnight blocks at Easter in second and third year.

Graduates of the Education – Primary Teaching (Gaeltacht) degree from Maynooth University are eligible to register with the Teaching Council and are qualified to teach in primary schools in Ireland.

Career Options

Graduates are eligible to register with the Teaching Council and are qualified to teach in primary schools in Ireland.
Further training: Educational Psychology, Educational Management, Special Educational Needs.
Other areas include volunteering in developing countries, authoring of educational texts, third level teacher education, civil service.