Overview

• To provide graduates with a professional qualification in the teaching of technology, Design and Communication Graphics, Engineering/Technology or Construction Studies.
• To develop students' pedagogy and practical skills
• To encourage students to develop and utilise innovative evaluation and assessment strategies and to become effective facilitators of learning.

Further Information

For further information on the course please contact:
Dr Oliver McGarr
Department of Education and Professional Studies
Faculty of Education and Health Sciences
University of Limerick

Telephone: 061 202934
Email: oliver.mcgarr@ul.ie

Graduate Profile

TBA

Programme Content

The programme is a full-time programme over three academic semesters.  In the Spring semester 1 students complete a number of subject specific modules aimed at developing the skills and knowledge in their specialist subject areas.  In the Autumn semester 2 students have a teaching practice placement in a school every Monday of the semester.  On campus modules include subject specific modules and modules addressing educational theory and practice.  The final semester, in the Springtime, begins with a 5 week teaching practice placement.  Following this placement, students return to campus to complete a number of education related modules.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a degree (level 8) in a relevant Engineering/Technology or Construction/Wood technology discipline.  For example, those wishing to apply for the Engineering Technology option of the programme must hold a suitable degree in the general area of Manufacturing Engineering/Technology, Mechanical Engineering or a similar area that reflects the content of the Leaving Certificate Engineering/Technology subject. Those applying for the Construction Studies option must also hold a degree in the relevant area.  Areas of study include Construction Technology, Architecture, Wood Science and Technology, Furniture Design and Technology and Building Technology.
If you are unsure of the suitability of your qualifications contact the Course Director of the programme.  

All suitable applicants must attend a skills test and interview. The skills test involves a three-hour bench work test in Woodwork or Engineering and a three-hour Graphics examination. These tests are conducted in order to ensure that applicants have the necessary bench work skills and knowledge of design and communication graphics. The bench work tests in woodwork and metalwork are equivalent in standard to an ordinary Leaving Certificate practical examination. The Graphics examination is equivalent in standard to an ordinary level Leaving Certificate Technical Drawing (Paper 1) examination.  Sample examination papers can be downloaded from the links below:

• Sample Graphic Examination
• Sample Construction Studies/Woodwork bench test
• Sample Engineering/Metalwork bench test

Those successful in the skills tests are then called for interview.

Garda clearance is also a requirement for this programme.

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.