Courses Overview - Entry Requirements for the BEd (Hons)

The College operates a post-qualification system where offers are made following the release of A level results each year. Final entry requirements are not determined until A level results or equivalent have been received and processed. The requirements set out below should be used as a guide only and do not constitute an offer. Questions regarding entry qualifications not listed below should be directed to the Admissions Office.

Course	GCSE	GCE A Level /ILC Subjects Required	VCE Subjects	GCE/ VCE*	Access Course Requirements*	Irish Leaving Cert (Higher)*
Art&Design Code: BEd/P/A&D	Minimum C in English, Maths and Science	B in Art	Art& Design 12 unit award	ABB	Diploma in Foundation Studies	AABBBB
English Code: BEd/P/Eng	Minimum C in English, Maths and Science	B in English Literature	Not available	AAB	Over 75% average specialising in English modules	AAABBB
Geography Code: BEd/P/Geo	Minimum C in English, Maths and Science	B in Geography	Not available	ABB	75% average specialising in Geography modules	AABBBB
History Code: BEd/P/His	Minimum C in English, Maths and Science	B in History	Not available	AAB	Over 75% average specialising in History modules	AAABBB
Irish Code: BEd/P/Ir	Minimum C in English, Maths and Science	B in Irish	Not available	ABB	Not available	AABBBB
Mathematics Code: BEd/P/Mat	Minimum C in English, Maths and Science	B in Mathematics	Not available	ABB	Not available	AABBBB
Music Code: BEd/P/Mus	Minimum C in English, Maths and Science	B in Music	Not available	ABB	Certificate in Foundation Studies in Music with Commendation.	AABBBB
Physical Education Code: BEd/P/PE	Minimum C in English, Maths and Science	No specific subject	Not available	AAB	Over 75% average	AAABBB
Religious Studies (Primary) Code: BEd/P/RS	Minimum C in English, Maths and Science	A in Religious Studies	Not available	AAB	Not available	AAABBB
Science Code: BEd/P/Sci	Minimum C in English, Maths plus BB Double Award Science	B in Biology	Science 12 unit award + 1 contrasting GCE in primary subject	ABB	75% average specialising in Science modules including Biology	AABBBB

Interview performance and GCSE profile will be taken into account in considering applications.

All applicants for Primary courses of Initial Teacher Education must have GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and a Science subject (applicants born before 1st September 1981 are no longer exempt from the Science requirement).
All applicants for Secondary courses of Initial Teacher Education must have GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
All applicants for Music should have a grade 6 standard (or equivalent) in instrumental or vocal study.
Applicants for PE will be required to undertake a rigorous practical assessment. Guidance on the PE practical is provided prior to the assessment and applicants are recommended to make themselves familiar with its content.
The GCE A level/ VCE subjects listed are required as part of the selection process. Advice on examinations deemed to be equivalent may be obtained by contacting the Admissions Office. Applicants should do this prior to submitting an application.
For applicants applying from the Republic of Ireland, Leaving Certificate English and Mathematics Grade D (Ordinary) are minimum requirements for both Primary and Secondary courses of Initial Teacher Education. In addition, applicants for Primary courses of Initial Teacher Education must have achieved Junior Certificate Science grade C (higher level).
Applicants from the Republic of Ireland must have or be undertaking 6 Irish Leaving Certificates at higher level in order to be considered for the BEd Primary or Secondary courses.