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Bachelor of Religious Education and Music

Ireland

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What will I learn?

This exciting programme blends theory and practice, preparing you to be an effective and inspiring teacher in two distinct subjects. Graduates are qualified to teach Religious Education and Music to Honours Leaving Certificate level.

You will explore the ideas behind Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics. You’ll also develop your musicianship to an advanced level and learn about composition. Alongside the core subject areas, the course has a focus on teamwork, leadership, communication and creativity - skills that will serve you well in a teaching career and can also transfer to a number of other professions.

This programme also prepares you for the modern-day teaching environment by offering valuable and extensive teaching experience, both within the university and in school-based placements.

Careers

This course is fully recognised by the Teaching Council of Ireland, and upon graduation, you can register as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) and apply immediately for employment in second level schools.

Career Areas

  • Government Departments
  • International Development Agencies
  • Media
  • Post Primary Schools
  • Private Sector
  • The Arts

Career Titles

  • Broadcaster
  • Chaplaincy
  • Consultant
  • Education Leadership
  • Educational Administrator
  • Journalism
  • Musician Composer
  • Parish Ministry
  • Principal
  • Second Level Teacher

Career Prospects

  • Second-Level Teachers
  • Principals
  • Educational Leaders
  • Educational Administrators
  • Consultants
  • Broadcasters
  • Journalists
  • Chaplains
  • Parish Ministers

Which department am I in?

DCU Institute of Education

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
€15,000.00 (13,56,361) per year
Student Contribution: €3,043 per annum

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected July 2025

More details

Start date

January 2025

Venue

DCU Glasnevin Campus

Dublin 9, D09 V209,

GLASNEVIN,

Dublin,

D09 V209, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

GCE A LEVELS

General Certificate in Education qualifications must meet one of the following requirements, in addition to any specific programme requirements.

  • 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C plus 4 GCE O levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
  • 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 2 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 2 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
  • 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 1 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 3 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or have an equivalent qualification.

English language Requirements

  • Irish Leaving Certificate English - O6/H7
  • GCE A-Level English Language - Grade D
  • IELTS ACADEMIC - Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component
  • TOEFL - 237 (computer-based), 580 (paper-based test)
  • TOEFL iBT - Total Score of 92
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
  • English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) - C1
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 63 (with a minimum of 59 in all components)
  • Duolingo - Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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