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

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor

Introduction

Bachelor of Education in Technology, Engineering and Graphics - (Post-Primary) is a Bachelor program taught at Dublin City University, Ireland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Dublin City University offers the Bachelor of Education in Technology, Engineering and Graphics - (Post-Primary) for people who want to become post-primary teachers in Technology, Engineering, and Design and Communication Graphics. The course covers designing and innovating, computer-aided design, mechatronics, and subject knowledge in process technology, graphics, electronics, and control.

The programme is delivered through a partnership of DCU and Technological University of the Shannon (TUS). The first part of study is at the TUS Athlone campus, and the later part is at the DCU Institute of Education in Dublin. Delivery is full-time and includes hands-on school placement with observation of practice, peer-teaching, team-teaching, and school-based placement, supported by placement tutors and cooperating teachers.

Graduates are 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. Graduates may also gain employment in industry, media, governmental, non-governmental, and other settings.

Modules

  • Graphics 1 – Plane Geometry
  • Materials and Processing Technology
  • Electronics
  • Models and Modeling
  • Applied Control
  • Graphicacy and Modeling
  • Mechanics and Process Technology
  • Graphics 2- Descriptive Geometry
  • Education Theories 1
  • History of Education in Ireland
  • Graphics 3 – Advanced Geometry
  • ICT and Connected Devices

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Education in Technology, Engineering and Graphics - (Post-Primary) 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 Technology, Engineering and Graphics - (Post-Primary).

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

Leaving Cert

  • Minimum grade O3/H7 in Mathematics required

GCE A Level

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

FET Level 5

  • Please visit our Admissions webpage for application guidance and to review specific FET course requirements, please visit the CAO QQI FET Requirements Look Up Facility.

Mature Applicants

  • 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.

International Applications

  • 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.

Courses Units

More Information

  • 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

Scholarships

23 fully funded scholarships are listed for Ireland. See Ireland scholarships.