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.

Teaching and Learning Seminars at WIT

Teaching and Learning Seminars at WIT

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Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) has announced details of seven forthcoming Teaching and Learning seminars funded by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education…
Special Educational Needs Postgraduate Courses

Special Educational Needs Postgraduate Courses

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According to the Education for Person’s with Special Education Needs (SEN) Act 2004, students are to be educated as far as possible in an inclusive environment in mainstream classrooms. Students…
Career in Focus: Teacher

Career in Focus: Teacher

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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…
Public Sector Overview

Public Sector Overview

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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 at Maynooth University Kicks Off Today

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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

Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme

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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

Primary Teaching – Student Profile Jennifer Coffey

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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…