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Final entry requirements are not determined until A level results or equivalent have been received and processed. The College operates a post-qualification system where offers are made following the release of A level results each year. The requirements set out below should be used as a guide only and may be amended from year to year. They do not constitute an offer. Questions regarding entry qualifications not listed below should be directed to the Admissions Office.

Course

GCSE

GCE A Level /ILC

Subjects

Required

VCE Subjects

GCE/

VCE*

Access Course Requirements*

Irish Leaving Cert (Higher)*

Art&Design

Code:

BEd/P/A&D

Minimum C in English Language, Maths & Science

A in Art

Art& Design 12 unit award

AAB

Diploma in Foundation Studies

ABBBBB

English

Code:

BEd/P/Eng

Minimum C in English Language, Maths & Science

A in English Literature

Not available

AAB

Over 75% average specialising in English modules

ABBBBB

Geography

Code:

BEd/P/Geo

Minimum C in English Language, Maths & Science

A in Geography

Not available

AAB

75% average specialising in Geography modules

ABBBBB

History

Code:

BEd/P/His

Minimum C in English Language, Maths & Science

A in History

Not available

AAB

Over 75% average specialising in History modules

ABBBBB

Irish

Code:

BEd/P/Ir

Minimum C in English Language, Maths & Science

B in Irish

Not available

AAB

Not available

ABBBBB

Mathematics

Code:

BEd/P/Mat

Minimum C in English Language, Maths & Science

A in Mathematics

Not available

AAB

Not available

ABBBBB

Music

Code:

BEd/P/Mus

Minimum C in English Language, Maths & Science

B in Music

Not available

AAB

Certificate in Foundation Studies in Music with Commendation.

ABBBBB

Physical Education

Code:

BEd/P/PE

Minimum C in English Language, Maths & Science

No specific subject

Not available

AAB

Over 75% average

ABBBBB

Religious Studies (Primary)

Code:

BEd/P/RS

Minimum C in English Language, Maths & Science

A in Religious Studies

Not available

AAA

Not available

AABBBB

Science

Code:

BEd/P/Sci

Minimum C in English Language, Maths plus BB Double Award Science

B in Biology

Science 12 unit award + 1 contrasting GCE in primary subject

AAB

75% average specialising in Science modules including Biology

ABBBBB inc 2 Science subjects at Ordinary level or above

 

Interview performance and GCSE profile will be taken into account in considering applications.

  • All applicants for Primary courses of Initial Teacher Education must have GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and a Science subject (applicants born before 1st September 1981 are no longer exempt from the Science requirement).
  • All applicants for Secondary courses of Initial Teacher Education must have GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
  • All applicants for Music should have a grade 6 standard (or equivalent) in instrumental or vocal study.
  • Applicants for PE will be required to undertake a rigorous practical assessment. Guidance on the PE practical is provided prior to the assessment and applicants are recommended to make themselves familiar with its content.
  • The GCE A level/ VCE subjects listed are required as part of the selection process. Advice on examinations deemed to be equivalent may be obtained by contacting the Admissions Office. Applicants should do this prior to submitting an application.
  • For applicants applying from the Republic of Ireland, Leaving Certificate English and Mathematics Grade D (Ordinary) are minimum requirements for both Primary and Secondary courses of Initial Teacher Education. In addition, applicants for Primary courses of Initial Teacher Education must have achieved Junior Certificate Science grade C (higher level).
  • Applicants from the Republic of Ireland must have or be undertaking 6 Irish Leaving Certificates at higher level in order to be considered for the BEd Primary or Secondary courses.