Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching) - Irish-Medium Pathway
Prepare for a rewarding career teaching in Irish-medium and Gaeltacht primary schools.
Best for:Best for bilingual graduates holding an honors degree and strong proficiency in the Irish language looking to become primary school teachers.
Overview
The Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching) Irish-Medium Pathway at Marino Institute of Education prepares graduates to enter the primary teaching profession with a specialized focus on Irish-medium education. Over a two-year full-time course of study, students develop pedagogical expertise, classroom management skills, and fluency required to teach in scoil Ghaeltachta and scoil lán-Ghaeilge settings. The program equips future educators with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and extensive practical school placement experience. Candidates are expected to meet rigorous academic and linguistic entry standards to successfully complete the curriculum.
What you'll do
- Complete 120 ECTS credits of coursework, pedagogy modules, and professional education studies
- Undertake structured school placements in primary and Irish-medium educational settings
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency and instructional competence through the medium of Irish
- Engage in reflective practice, lesson planning, and modern primary curriculum delivery
- Collaborate with peers, mentors, and school communities to support inclusive student learning
Requirements
Degree required: Honors bachelor's degree (Level 8 NFQ with grade II.2 or higher) or a major award at Level 9 or 10
Degree offered: Professional Master of Education
Language: Irish (H4 Leaving Certificate equivalent and 65% in TEG B1 Gaeilge) and English (O4/H7 Leaving Certificate equivalent)
Instruction: Irish and English
- Satisfy Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) requirements including Mathematics (O4/H7), English (O4/H7), and Irish (H4)
- Achieve 65% or higher in the comprehensive TEG B1 Gaeilge examination
- Demonstrate high academic performance in prior higher education qualifications
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills suited for primary teaching
- Applicants must meet all minimum academic entry criteria and Irish language proficiency thresholds
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-04-10
Applications open through the designated admissions portal starting in January 2026. Candidates must submit all required academic transcripts, proof of meeting language proficiency thresholds, and supporting documentation prior to the April deadline.
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- TEG B1 Gaeilge examination results
- Leaving Certificate results or equivalent
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