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Bachelor of Education in Languages Entry requirements

For aspiring language teachers to build strong communication and teaching skills. Prepares graduates to teach languages at Junior and Leaving Cert levels.
† Successful students required to undergo Garda Vetting.

Key information

CAO points 2026 451 †
NFQ Level NFQ Level 8
Duration Four years
Attendance Full-time
Course code LM091

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 (including Mathematics; Irish or another language; and English).

Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Mathematics also satisfies the minimum entry requirements. Foundation Maths is not reckonable for scoring purposes


Subject requirements    

In addition, applicants are required to hold at least the following in the Leaving Certificate, or an approved equivalent: H3 in Higher Level French or German or Irish or Spanish or Japanese.


Additional considerations    

QQI Pathways information 

Garda vetting required.

Mature students

Application information for mature student applicants


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

Non-EU entry requirements

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