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Dublin City University (Founding University)

DCU is proud to be one of the world’s leading Young Universities, with a mission to transform lives and societies. Through education, research and innovation, we are focused on delivering real impact, and addressing global challenges in collaboration with our partners and stakeholders. Now with more than 18,000 students, we are recognised for providing life-changing educational opportunities, backed by world class expertise in teaching and learning.

Maynooth University

Maynooth University is an internationally recognised institution located 25 kilometres outside of Dublin, Ireland, and is the nation’s fastest growing university. Today, Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts–a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly-growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions.

Education is one of the most fundamental and important activities in any society.  For individuals, quality education enables the development of intellectual, social and cultural potential.  It plays an important part in shaping people’s lives, their economic opportunities, their participation in society and their view of themselves. For society, education is a means of shaping the future and equipping the next generation to face the challenges that will emerge.

At the Education Department of Maynooth University, we are concerned with the study of education.  We are engaged in a broad range of educational research, we work to develop and critique the provision of education, and we provide a series of courses aimed at education professionals.

Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s leading university, ranked 1st in Ireland and 98th in the world.  Trinity also ranks in the top 100 in 19 subjects, globally.

The School of Education offers a comprehensive suite of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.  High-quality Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes (Bachelor in Music Education, Professional Master of Education) provide inquiry-based learning opportunities for students entering post-primary teaching.  These courses are complemented by the provision of similar programmes for early childhood and primary teachers in the Marino Institute of Education, reflecting a close strategic partnership between both institutions. The School also has a rich tradition of providing continuing professional development to teachers at all stages in their professional careers.

In addition, the School offers a wide range of specialised research degrees including Master in Education, Ph.D. and Doctor of Education (D. Ed).  With 80 doctoral students drawn from a wide range of countries, the impact of advanced postgraduate research in the School is felt across the globe.  These and other innovative programmes such as one designed for teachers of STEM subjects (Postgraduate Certificate in 21st Century Teaching and Learning) and another for persons with intellectual disabilities (Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice) illustrate the breadth and depth of learning opportunities in a School that celebrates and supports the aspiration and potential of all individuals.

University College Cork

UCC is an award-winning institution with a history of independent thinking stretching back over 170 years. UCC is proud to be ranked in the top 1.1% of universities in the world. The university opened its gates to just 115 students in 1849 and now have a student population of over 23,000.

The School of Education UCC offers two routes to qualifying as a secondary school (post- primary) teacher.

Route 1: This route is often called the undergraduate route because those who enter through this route usually do not have a degree but enter the programme directly from secondary school. This route involves you studying in UCC for four years. When you graduate you will be recognised by the Teaching Council as a fully qualified teacher. The School of Education offers three undergraduate degrees.

Route 2: This route is often called the postgraduate route because those who enter the route already have a degree and spend a further two years in the Professional Masters of Education (PME) programme. This programme is offered by the School of Education, UCC and graduates are recognised by the Teaching Council as qualified secondary school teachers.

University College Dublin

UCD is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities; an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity. Since its foundation, the University has made a unique contribution to the creation of modern Ireland, based on successful engagement with Irish society on every level and across every sphere of activity.

UCD offers a number of routes to qualifying as a secondary school (post- primary) teacher in Science and Mathematics.

Route 1: This route is often called the undergraduate route because those who enter through this route usually do not have a degree but enter the programme directly from secondary school. This route involves you studying in UCD College of Science for four years, qualifying with a BSc (Bachelor of Science). Students then progress to a year-long MSc. When you graduate after 5 years you will be recognised by the Teaching Council as a fully qualified teacher. The College of Science offers five undergraduate degrees (listed below).

Route 2: This route is often called the postgraduate route because those who enter the route already have a degree and spend a further two years in the Professional Masters of Education (PME) programme. This programme is offered by the School of Education, UCD, and graduates are recognised by the Teaching Council as qualified secondary school teachers.

University of Galway

Founded in 1845, Galway been inspiring students for over 175 years. University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching.

The School of Education @NUIGalway is comprised of two disciplines – the discipline of Education and the discipline of Children’s Studies. Both disciplines in the School focus on the lives of children and young people and both recognise the transformative potential of our scholarly endeavour on the future lives of children and young people in schools and consequently on the well-being, efficacy and success of individuals, communities and society more broadly.

University of Limerick

The University of Limerick (UL) is located on the west coast of Ireland along the picturesque River Shannon and enjoys an unspoiled natural environment blended with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. UL was awarded prestigious 5-star rankings for graduate employability, innovation and knowledge transfer, teaching, engagement, internationalisation and infrastructure by QS Stars independent assessors.

The School of Education is the largest post-primary teacher education provider in the state.  It was established specifically to provide specialised teachers in subject areas as Physical Education, Metal Engineering, Wood & Construction Studies and Biological & General Sciences. Our mission is to educate and empower students to become effective teachers, and professionals in the promotion of human development & well being; and through research and development, respond to the needs of the people locally, nationally and globally.

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