Overview

The programme aims to provide students with professional teaching education, the necessary knowledge and capabilities for classroom teaching, fundamental educational theory and the ability to cope with the evolution of change.

Contact

Department: Education and Professional Studies/Irish World Music Centre
Course director: Jean Downey
Fax: 353 61-213160
Email: jean.downey@ul.ie

Graduate Profile

The Professional Diploma in Education (Music) is a post-graduate qualification, which enables the holder of a primary Degree in Music to be registered by the Teaching Council of the Department of Education and Skills. The majority of PDE (Music) graduates opt to teach music in Irish secondary schools. Graduates of PDE (Music) have had their qualifications recognised internationally including UK, New Zealand, Australia and USA.

Programme Content

Entry Requirements

Primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in music or Primary degree in Arts with Music as a major subject. A satisfactory performance at interview. (The interview may include an audition in particular cases).

Garda Clearance is also required for this programme.

What to Include with Your Application

• Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
• English language qualification(s) (if English is not your first language)
• A copy of your birth certificate (long document)

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than  two years prior to application):

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:

Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved

• Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
• TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based)
• IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5* for Business, Arts, Humanities or Education programmes. Minimum score of 6.0* for Science, Engineering, Informatics or Electronics programmes *with no less than 6 in any one component.
• English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
• GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
• University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
• GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.