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PGCE (Irish Medium - Post-Primary)

Different course options

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Irish (Gaeilge) Teaching (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Irish Medium Enhancement Course for Post-Primary PGCE students
at Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University

In response to the demand for subject specific teachers in the growing Irish Medium Post Primary sector, St Mary’s University College, Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) and Ulster University (UU) have formed a partnership to offer a one year enhancement course for students interested in becoming teachers in Irish Medium post-primary schools.

Additional places have been added to the PGCE intake quotas for both QUB and UU specifically for those applicants who wish to teach in the Irish Medium Post-Primary sector. On completion of the enhancement course, the students will be awarded a Certificate in Bilingual Education (St Mary’s University College) in addition to a PGCE qualification (UU/QUB).

Applying for the Irish Medium Post Primary PGCE

Applicants will apply to do a PGCE with either QUB or UU (depending on their subject specialism) and should express an interest in Irish Medium Education if they wish to be considered for this option. Competence in Irish is required. Usually, this means an A Level or the equivalent qualification in the language.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

To be confirmed

Entry requirements

On admission applicants must possess an honours degree (with classification 2.2 or above) or equivalent from a recognised university. Applicants are also required to hold passes (Grade C or above at GCSE) in English Language, Mathematics and Science (or an equivalent qualification) prior to the commencement of the course. Please note that the Essential Skills qualification is not deemed equivalent to Grade C. For applicants from the Republic of Ireland, the equivalent qualification for English and Mathematics is Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level Grade D or above. For Science, the minimum requirement is Junior Certificate at Higher Level, Grade C or above. Applicants must have a high level of competence in Irish, both written and oral, commensurate with competence to teach the primary school curriculum.