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Bachelor of Education in Graphics, Engineering and Technology Entry requirements

This teacher‑education degree prepares you to teach Engineering, Design and Communication Graphics (DCG), and Technology.
† Successful students required to undergo Garda Vetting.

Key information

CAO points 2026 421 †
NFQ Level NFQ Level 8
Duration Four years
Attendance Full-time
Course code LM095

Minimum grades    

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.


Subject requirements    

In addition, applicants must hold an O3/H7 grade in Mathematics and an O4/H7 in at least one of the following: Applied Mathematics; Biology; Physics; Chemistry; Construction Studies; Computer Science; Engineering; Physics with Chemistry; Agricultural Science; Technology; Design & Communication Graphics /Technical Drawing.

Garda vetting is required.


Additional considerations    

Mature students

We welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February.

Application information for mature student applicants

QQI Pathways information available here.

Note: the University’s Special Mathematics Examination is applicable to this programme. More information available

Please note that this course is not available to Non-EU applicants.

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