NUI Galway - Education - Post Primary

Course Overview/Contact:

In preparing teachers for the post primary sector, the 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.

Please note that we also provide this course through Irish.

Career Opportunities:

This new 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.

Programme Content:

Course Content

Year 1 modules:

• Professional Studies
• Educational Sciences
• Professional Practice/School Placement
• Subject Teaching Methodologies

Year 2 modules:

• Practitioner Based Research
• Professional Practice/School Placement
• Subject Teaching Methodologies

Entry Requirements & Assessment:

The minimum requirement is a primary degree, Level 8 (or equivalent international qualification) deemed eligible by the Teaching Council for the purposes of registration as a post- primary teacher. More information :: www.nuigalway.ie/education.

Continuous assessment through written assignments, collaborative and research projects.