Overview

The Irish Sign Language Pathway (Restricted Entry) course at Dublin City Universitywill prepare you for a career as a Primary School Teacher in the deaf education sector where you’ll make a lasting impact on young deaf and hard of hearing children and on society.

Teaching through ISL

The course will develop your natural leadership abilities and build your communication skills. It will equip you not only with subject knowledge, but also with the tools to motivate yourself and your students in the classroom, understand how children learn, navigate the school system, and develop your classroom management abilities.

All students take Education modules and do 30 weeks School Placement. You’ll also study a specialism in deaf education.

Careers

The BEd (ISL) degree is not only a gateway to the primary teaching profession in the deaf education sector, but also to a number of other careers related to deaf education.

Career Areas

Government Departments

National Voluntary Organisations

Statutory Bodies

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

In Years 1 and 2, students cover the basics needed for teaching. You will come to understand how children think and learn in active ways.

In Year 3, you will review what you’ve learned to date and will apply it in different situations.

Year 4 focuses on deepening your expertise.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

OR

4.5

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

63

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Language Studies View 43 other Bachelors in Language Studies in Ireland

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

OR

4.5

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

63

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply: Minimum of H5 in no fewer than three subjects and a minimum of O6/H7 in three other subjects, to include minimum of O4 or H7 in English; O4 or H7 in Mathematics.

Furthermore, your competency in Irish Sign Language will be assessed prior to entry. Competency in Irish Sign Language is a prerequisite for entry to the B.Ed ISL.

Applicants will need to provide:

a) a letter from an audiologist confirming that the applicant has a significant permanent bilateral deafness (pure tone average of 41dB or above in the less deaf ear)

OR

b) a letter from the principal of a school for the deaf/special class for deaf children in a mainstream school approved by the NCSE

AND

Applicants will need to pass an Irish Sign Language competency examination

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Dublin City University and/or in Ireland, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16900 EUR / year

≈ 16900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5607 EUR / year

≈ 5607 EUR / year

Additional Details

Student Contribution: €2,543

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Irish Sign Language Pathway (Restricted Entry).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Teaching through ISL

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Dublin

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners