Bachelor of Education in Languages
Limerick, Ireland
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
UL's School of Education is the largest post-primary teacher education provider in the state and is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for Education programmes. University of Limerick is also ranked within the top 75 universities in Europe for excellence in teaching and learning.
The aim of the programme is to educate teachers and equip them with the skills and aptitudes for a successful career as a languages teacher. Graduates from the programme will be qualified to teach their chosen languages at both Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate level.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
Contemporary Understandings and Thinking on Education
Semester 2
- Understanding Young People and How They Learn
- Educational Technologies for Teaching and Learning
Year 2
Semester 3
- Planning for Learning
- Understanding Classroom Practice
- Language Pedagogy 1
Semester 4
- School Placement 1
- Language Pedagogy 2
Year 3
Semester 5
- Curriculum and Policy Studies
- Inclusive Education 1 Contemporary Perspectives
- Optional elective module. Students will select one module from a tailored suite of elective modules designed to broaden and enrich their understanding of languages education.
Semester 6
Inclusive Education 2: Special Education Needs
Year 4
Semester 7
School Placement 2
Semester 8
Teacher as Professional
Program Outcome
NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree
Graduates have the opportunity to pursue further study in the disciplines of Languages or Education. In addition, graduates can register for higher degrees by research in either Languages or Education that lead to Masters or PhD qualifications.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme are qualified for appointment to all second-level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools). Graduates achieving an adequate standard may also proceed to obtain a higher degree by research.