What will I learn?

Science and maths teachers work to develop their pupils’ understanding of the world around them and to educate future generations of scientists, engineers and technologists, not to mention citizens who are scientifically, mathematically and technically literate.

You’ll build a strong foundation in key areas of education, mathematics and either physics or chemistry, developing essential mathematical thinking skills, and scientific practices and ways of working throughout the four years. You’ll also study the history, psychology, sociology and philosophy of education, as well as undertaking curriculum studies.

Gaining practical real-world experience

During the course, you’ll spend at least 24 weeks on placement in post-primary schools and you can also complete a 12-week paid internship in industry as part of the STEM Teacher Internship programme. You’ll develop digital literacy and digital skills so you are ready to teach in remote or blended learning environments as well as face-to-face.

Once you’ve completed this Teaching Council-approved course, you’ll be qualified to teach mathematics and either physics or chemistry to Leaving Certificate level. Our graduates are known to be creative, highly skilled and highly motivated, and are much sought after as post-primary teachers. Those who decide teaching is not for them can pursue a career in technical training or scientific communication, for example, given their strong STEM training.

Careers

DCU Science Education graduates are actively sought after by Principals both in Ireland and internationally.

The majority of our graduates take up careers in post-primary education, teaching two of chemistry, physics or mathematics, as well as Junior Cycle science and mathematics.

Other graduates have pursued careers in industry-based training and development.

Career Areas

 

• • Teaching

• • Technical Training in Science based industries

Career Titles

 

• • Teaching

• • Technical Training in Science based industries

Which department am I in?

DCU Institute of Education

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees

€16,000.00 (14,51,906) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

 Application deadline

1 July 2024

More details 

Start date

9 September 2024

 Venue

Dublin City University

Glasnevin Campus,

Dublin 9, D09 V209,

GLASNEVIN,

Dublin,

Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For students from Morocco

Students can directly enter Year 1 if you have studied in one of the following: GCSE A levels – you must have 4 A levels or 3 A levels + 1 AS level in different subjects from the same year or preceding year only; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; Or have an equivalent qualification. The list below indicates the minimum standards in the English language: Irish Leaving Certificate English: Ordinary Level Grade D3; GCE A-Level English Language: Grade D; IELTS: Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component; TOEFL: 237 (computer-based), 580 (paper-based test); TOEFL iBT: Total Score of 92; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP): Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components; English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP): C1; Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): 63 (with a minimum of 59 in all components).

For international students

GCE A LEVELS

General Certificate in Education qualifications must meet one of the following requirements, in addition to any specific programme requirements.

 

• • 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C plus 4 GCE O levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.

• • 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 2 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 2 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.

• • 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 1 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 3 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or have an equivalent qualification.

English language Requirements

 

• • Irish Leaving Certificate English – Ordinary Level Grade D3

• • GCE A-Level English Language – Grade D

• • IELTS ACADEMIC – Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component

• • TOEFL – 237 (computer-based), 580 (paper-based test)

• • TOEFL iBT – Total Score of 92

• • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) – Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.

• • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) – Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.

• • English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) – C1

• • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) – 63 (with a minimum of 59 in all components)

• • Duolingo – Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.