Post Graduate Certificate in Education – Irish Medium
1 year, Full-Time
£4,750 per year (NI & ROI)
£9,250 per year (England, Scotland & Wales)
£20,800 per year (EU Other & International)
2024-25
Queen’s University, Belfast – Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) is a recognised teaching qualification which affords graduates qualified teacher status. The PGCE (Irish-medium) at St Mary’s University College Belfast is a 36 week programme, designed to equip student teachers with the professional competences required to become an effective teacher. It is a recognised bilingual programme for graduates who aspire to teach in an Irish-medium setting. In addition to the PGCE teaching qualification, successful students are also awarded a Certificate in Bilingual Education, reflecting their specialist Irish-medium competences.
Programme Aims
- develop a range of professional competences
- engage in informed debate about major issues in education and training
- reflect in depth on theory/practice relationships within professional contexts
- keep abreast of research, innovation and developments in education in general and Irish-medium education in particular
- develop research skills.
“During my PGCE year at St Mary’s, I had an incredibly positive experience. The supportive faculty and engaging learning environment fostered my growth as an educator. The opportunity to work with dedicated students and collaborate with passionate colleagues enriched my journey, leaving me inspired and prepared for my teaching career.”
Niamh Downey
Irish-medium PGCE
Student Experience
How to apply
Applications for 2025 entry are now open.
Please download the application form, complete and return via email to the Academic Registry before 7th March 2025.
Download Application