BEd TEG Students
DC015

Bachelor of Education in Technology, Engineering and Graphics - (Post-Primary)

Course Details

CAO Code:
DC015
Course Type:
Undergraduate
NFQ Level:
- Please see www.qqi.ie for further information
Placement:
Yes
Delivery Modes
Full-Time
Minimum Points
402
Duration
4 Years
Phone:
+353 (0) 1
700 9179

Are you a change-maker, interested in shaping teaching and learning for the future? Do you want to have a positive impact on young people’s lives, by introducing them to knowledge and skills that are transforming our world?  If so, this programme is for you!

Overview

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This is a course for people who are interested in becoming post-primary teachers in the areas of Technology, Engineering and Graphics. On this degree, you’ll learn about designing and innovating, and in coming up with creative solutions for the challenges facing society and industry. 

The four-year programme will be delivered through a partnership of DCU and Technological University of the Shannon (TUS).  The first two years of study will take place at the TUS Athlone campus, and the final two years at the DCU Institute of Education in Dublin.

The BEd TEG will qualify you to teach Technology, Engineering, and Design and Communication Graphics subjects at post-primary level. 

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Careers & Further Options

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Careers

You will be eligible to register as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) and apply for employment as teachers of Technology, Engineering, and Design and Communication Graphics in post primary schools in Ireland. Teacher education graduates can also gain employment in industry, media, governmental, non-governmental and other settings.

DCU graduates are highly sought after by employers. Our Graduates work in environments ranging from large multinationals to SMEs, family businesses and start-ups across every sector.

DCU Careers Service has a number of learning and development initiatives in place for our students, giving them the skills they need for a successful career path.

Go to our Careers site to find out more about career planning, our mentorship programme, skills development and online resources for students when working on CVs and making applications.

Entry Requirements

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In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply:

Minimum of 03 or H7 in Mathematics.

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply: 

GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE B in Mathematics.

Please visit our Admissions webpage for details on course requirements or how to apply to DCU.

Please visit our QQI FET webpage for details on DCU courses, open days, campus tours or school visits.

To apply to DCU, please visit www.cao.ie.

No Entry Path

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. Click here for further information on international applications.

Course Structure

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Over the course of the four years, you will develop your professional knowledge and practice in how to teach technology, engineering and design and communication graphics. You will develop important competencies in these subject domains, in areas such as computer-aided design and mechatronics.

In addition to this, you will be provided with the opportunity to engage in international mobility to another country or a STEM industry placement where adaptive expertise will be further developed.

One of the most exciting and rewarding elements of the course is our hands-on approach to school placement. Across the programme you will have an opportunity to gain valuable and extensive experience in a range of teaching and learning environments including engagement in observation of practice, peer-teaching, team-teaching and school-based placement (in the post-primary sector). 

The school placement component of this programme will enable you to learn about and get involved with the wider school community through engaging with activities, initiatives and work outside of classroom teaching. You will be supported throughout your professional development by experienced school placement tutors and school-based cooperating teachers.

View the current course structure »

Fees and Funding

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Fees

Student Contribution
€3,043
EU Status Fee
€6,679
Non EU Fee
€14,900

How To Apply

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Apply through the Central Applications Office (www.cao.ie) by 1st February or the 1st May

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.  For further information on international applications click here.

https://www.dcu.ie/international/index.shtml

If you are applying for mature entry to the Bachelor of Education in Technology, Engineering and Graphics, you must apply through the CAO (www.cao.ie) by 1st February. 

For further information and for special application procedures for mature students, please click here

Candidates required to apply through the CAO can apply online at www.cao.ie

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