Career in Focus: Teacher
What does it take to become a Teacher? Here at Postgrad.ie, we break down the skills and qualifications you need to take on a career in this area. There have…
Education & Teaching
To teach in Ireland, you generally need a postgraduate qualification. This is true for teachers in primary and secondary schools, and of course, at third-level institutions.
For primary teaching, you need a Bachelor of Education (BEd), plus a postgraduate qualification, such as the Professional Master of Education in Primary Education. For secondary teaching, you’ll need the Professional Master of Education (Post Primary Education). If you have a Level 8 degree, you can do a postgraduate conversion course to qualify as an education professional.
Public Sector Overview
The public sector, made up of government agencies and state departments, is the state’s largest employer. It is, essentially, a network of bodies that enable the functioning and development of…
Research Week at Maynooth University Kicks Off Today
Research Week is a celebration of research undertaken by Maynooth University’s professors, lecturers, postdoctoral researchers and undergraduate and postgraduate students across all faculties, institutes, and centres. When: Monday, October 8,…
Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 30th September Make the most of this opportunity to further your thesis in an international research institute. This Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to…
Primary Teaching – Student Profile Jennifer Coffey
Jennifer Coffey wanted a change of career. She decided to retrain as a primary school teacher. Here she tells us about her experience. Name: Jennifer Coffey College: Hibernia College Dublin…
