DCU Prospectus 2026

115 WhatWill I Study? [Module titles are subject to change] Year 1 Foundations in Education and Early Childhood Education | Literacy and Language Litearthacht agus Teanga | Visual Arts andMusic Education | Drama and Physical Education | STEM Education and Social Studies | Assessment, Digital Learning and Inclusive and Special Education | Teacher as a Reflective Practitioner | Gaeilge Professional Placement | Optional TrackModules - Foundations in Humanities and Education | DC004 Irish Language and Literature | DC004 Church of IrelandDenominational Module | Centre for Catholic EducationDenominational Module Year 2 SPHE, Ethics and Social Studies | Foundations in Education | Literacy and Language Litearthacht agus Teanga | Visual Arts andMusic Education | Drama and Physical Education | STEMand Early Childhood Education | Teacher as Reflective Practitioner Professional Placement | Optional TrackModules -Major Specialism | DC004 Church of IrelandCentreDenominational Module | Centre for Catholic EducationDenominational Module Year 3 Philosophy, Ethics andCitizenship | Integrating LearningAcross the Curriculum | Literacy and Language Litearthacht agus Teanga | Local Studies andMathematics | Professional Placement | Optional TrackModules -Major Specialism | DC004 Church of IrelandCentreDenominational Module | Centre for Catholic EducationDenominational Module In Year 3, studentsmay have the opportunity to spend a semester studying abroad at one of our partner universities, provided theymeet specific eligibility criteria. Partner institutions are located in countries such as Belgium, Finland, Norway and Spain among others. For more information, please visit dcu.ie/placement/study-overseas. Year 4 Foundations in Education and Ethics | Literacy and Language Litearthacht agus Teanga | Math Ed, Assessment, Digital Learning | Inclusive/Special Education and Social Inclusion | Research Project | Schools as Communities | Professional Placement | Major Specialism CAOcode DC002 DC003 Gaeltacht Applicants Pathway (Restricted Entry) DC004 Church of IrelandCentre Pathway (Restricted Entry) Years 4 Places 400+ (DC002) and (DC003) 32 (DC004) Min points 485 (DC002) 431 (DC003) 407 (DC004) QQI FET No Visit Us Online dcu.ie/DC002 dcu.ie/DC003 dcu.ie/DC004 Contact Details studentrecruitment@dcu.ie Bachelor of Education (BEd) Primary Teaching Honours Bachelor Degree DC002 / 3 / 4 FutureCareers à Teacher à Principal à Teacher Educator à Educational Administrator à Consultant à ContentWriter à Researcher à School Inspector In TheseAreas à Primary Schools à Government Departments à National VoluntaryOrganisations à Statutory Bodies à Development Agencies DC004 is a restricted entry pathway for thosewho understand and arewilling to support the distinctive ethos of primary schools under Church of Ireland, Methodist, Presbyterian and Society of Friends patronage. For more information, please visit dcu.ie/ church-of-ireland-centre or email anne.lodge@dcu.ie