Dublin City University · Ireland

Bachelor of Religious Education and English

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Introduction

Bachelor of Religious Education and English is a Bachelor program taught at Dublin City University, Ireland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Bachelor of Religious Education and English at Dublin City University is an undergraduate course that qualifies you to teach Religious Education and English to Honours Leaving Certificate Level. You study theology, religious studies and ethics, and you explore English literature, with a focus on storytelling and song-making, from classical texts to contemporary pop culture.

DCU provides four integrated areas: Foundational and Professional Studies in Education; Teaching, including school placements; Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics; and English. The course includes hands-on school placement activities such as observation of practice, peer-teaching, team-teaching, and school-based placement. The Teaching Council of Ireland fully recognises the programme.

Graduates can register as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) and apply immediately for employment in second level schools. The course also supports roles in areas such as second level teaching and educational leadership, along with media and journalism-related careers.

Modules

Foundational and Professional Studies in Education
Teaching, Including School Placements
Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics
English

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Religious Education and English 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 Religious Education and English.

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

There are no additional entry requirements for this programme apart from the general entry requirements for admission to the university.

Leaving Cert: There are no additional entry requirements for this programme apart from the general entry requirements for admission to the university.
GCE A Level: There are no additional entry requirements for this programme apart from the general entry requirements for admission to the university.
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.
After completing the CAO application, applicants may be invited to an interview.
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.