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.

University College Dublin to Host IAU 16th General Conference in 2020

University College Dublin to Host IAU 16th General Conference in 2020

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University College Dublin will host the International Association of Universities’ 16th General Conference. President of UCD, Professor Andrew J Deeks has signed a memorandum of understanding with Professor Pam Fredman, Former Vice-Chancellor…
10th Irish Conference on Game-Based Learning

10th Irish Conference on Game-Based Learning

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The Irish Conference on Game-Based Learning (iGBL), formerly the Irish Symposium on Game-Based Learning, now in its 10th year, will be hosted in Cork on 25th and 26th June 2020.…
Valuing Values in Public Education Event at MU

Valuing Values in Public Education Event at MU

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This Valuing Values in Public Education Event features Dr. Suzanne O’Keeffe, Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education, Maynooth University, and, Dr Leah O’Toole, Froebel Department of Primary and…
Innovations in Training Event

Innovations in Training Event

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Innovations in Training is a three-day Dublin field trip for learning and development professionals who want to experience innovative ways to push beyond traditional approaches to workplace learning and apply…
European Research & Innovation Days

European Research & Innovation Days

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Registration is now open for the inaugural annual flagship event – European Research and Innovation Days on 24, 25 and 26 September 2019 and the draft progammes are online. Date: 24 September, 2019 –…
Maynooth University Conference on Intercultural Competence

Maynooth University Conference on Intercultural Competence

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The International Conference on ‘Intercultural Competence: A Concept in Need of Rethinking?’ will take place at Maynooth University, from 5th – 7th September 2019. The conference will take place at…
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…