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Politics and Society for Teachers (Level 8)- Professional Diploma Entry requirements

Equip yourself with the knowledge and teaching approaches needed to teach Politics and Society at post-primary level with this flexible, online diploma.

Key information

EU fees per year €3,750
Non-EU fees per year €3,750
NFQ Level NFQ Level 8
Duration Two years
Attendance Part-time
Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery Blended
Start date September
Award Diploma

Requirements

  • You must be a qualified post-primary teacher fully registered with the Teaching Council (Route 2)
  • Priority is given to teachers currently teaching Politics and Society out-of-field 

Checklist of documents

  • *Academic transcripts and certificates
    • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
  • Copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • Marriage certificate/deed poll (if applicable)
  • Certificate of your Teaching Council Registration
  • English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
  • Copy of your CV
  • Subject Declaration Form 

English language requirements

Guidelines on completing your application   

  • To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
    • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
    • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
  • *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 
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