Overview

The Education Gaeilge (Hons) programme offered at University College Cork ensures a consistent supply of highly skilled, professionally qualified graduates. Aligned with Céim: Standards for Initial Teacher Education (2020), the programme develops strong professional values, pedagogical knowledge, and teaching practice. It also addresses the complexities of teaching through Irish, especially in immersion settings such as Gaelcholáistí, Scoileanna Gaeltachta, and Aonaid Lán-Ghaeilge.

Skills and Careers Information

Students receive intensive instruction in Irish and their second subject, with a strong emphasis on immersive learning. A semester in the Gaeltacht enables students to advance their linguistic skills and connect with Irish culture and heritage. Those studying a second language also benefit from an Erasmus semester abroad, enhancing proficiency and intercultural competence. Over four years, students complete at least 200 hours of structured school placement in diverse educational settings.

This practical, inquiry-led experience fosters reflective, flexible, and effective teaching. The BEd Gaeilge programme, therefore, offers a unique and timely pathway to teaching in high-demand areas, empowering graduates to teach Irish, through Irish, and a second subject in varied school contexts.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include

Calculus

Linear Algebra

Discrete Mathematics

Mechanics

Digital Technologies in the Spanish Language

Written and Spoken Italian

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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120

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90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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63

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140

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

At least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H3 in Irish, minimum grade H5 in one subject and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects.

Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such applicants are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24000 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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