Bachelor of Education in Gaeilge and French or German or Spanish

Bachelor of Education in Gaeilge and French or German or Spanish is a Bachelor program taught at Dublin City University, Ireland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 Years) options.

Dublin City University’s Bachelor of Education in Gaeilge and French or German or Spanish prepares you to teach at post-primary level in two languages: Gaeilge, along with a choice of French, German or Spanish. The course builds language abilities and also develops teamwork, leadership, communication and creativity.

The programme is full-time and lasts 4 years. It includes school placements across different teaching and learning environments, including observation of practice, peer-teaching, team-teaching and professional practice in post-primary schools. Students also complete an internship in the Gaeltacht, and the second half of Year 3 includes a placement in a country where French, German or Spanish is spoken, plus a mandatory Erasmus placement in a region where chosen languages are spoken.

Modules

• Academic Writing and Reading
• Citizenship, Diversity and Inclusion
• Assessing, Learning and Teaching
• Communication Skills
• Psychology, Philosophy and Sociology of Education
• Microteaching
• Reflective Practice
• Teaching Preparation
• History of Education
• Advanced Teaching Strategies
• Assessment and Feedback
• Designing Instructional Resources

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Education in Gaeilge and French or German or Spanish at Dublin City University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Dublin City University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Dublin City University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Education in Gaeilge and French or German or Spanish.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

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

• Applicants must present at least H3 in Gaeilge and H3 in the modern language to be studied (French, German or Spanish).
• In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply: a minimum of GCE A level B in Gaeilge and A Level B in the modern language to be studied (French, German or Spanish).
• This programme requires evidence of competency in Gaeilge and French, German or Spanish, which would equate to a H3 or A-Level B in these subjects. This requirement is essential for this programme. Applicants can show their strength in this through formal examinations e.g. school leaving examinations, QQI-FET, access programmes or other third level qualifications. If applicants don’t have any relevant examinations, they may be able to meet the requirements through their work and life experience, applicants must give examples of this experience to demonstrate their competency in these areas in their personal statement.
• Mature entry is a competitive process. Applicants must demonstrate: a genuine interest in the programme(s) they are applying for academic experience and competency in their chosen field of study an ability to engage and succeed on the programme. All applicants must complete a statement of interest to be considered for the mature application route.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.dcu.ie/courses/undergraduate/institute-education/bachelor-education-gaeilge-and-french-or-german-or

• Your degree will be recognised by the Teaching Council of Ireland, allowing you to register as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) and apply immediately for employment in second-level schools as a post primary teacher of Gaeilge and French, German or Spanish.
• Career Areas: Broadcast production; Consultancy; Culture and Heritage; Education; Government Departments; Journalism; Media; Post Primary Education; Private Sector; Translating and Interpreting.

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