BEd (Hons) in Education - Primary Teaching - CIC
at Dublin City University, Dublin

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BEd (Hons) in Education - Primary Teaching - CIC
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Dublin City University
Overview

Dublin City University is one of the finest universities in Ireland. Dublin City University provides BEd (Hons) in Education - Primary Teaching - CIC at UG level. The duration of this course is 9 months. This course attracts students from all over the world. To enrol in this course, international students must fulfil all the admission requirements. The admission requirement at the Dublin City University include standardized tests like IELTS, TOEFL and PTE. Moreover, the students must be ready for other expenses such as rent, hostel fees, food, books, supplies, utilities, etc.

Duration	9 months
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Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

BEd (Hons) in Education - Primary Teaching - CIC

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BEd (Hons) in Education - Primary Teaching - CIC
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Dublin City University
Fees

Students interested in pursuing a BEd (Hons) in Education - Primary Teaching - CIC from Dublin City University must fulfil the associated monetary requirements that come with the course. The fee structure includes the payment of the first-year tuition fee. Students must also plan for some other costs they may incur associated with living in Ireland such as rent, food, medical, travel & other expenditures. The cost may vary as per the lifestyle being pursued by the students & some other fees that may be charged by Dublin City University over the duration of studies. For a more detailed fee breakdown regarding the BEd (Hons) in Education - Primary Teaching - CIC from Dublin City University, refer the table given below:

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BEd (Hons) in Education - Primary Teaching - CIC
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Dublin City University
Entry Requirements

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A minimum of H5 in at least 3 subjects and a minimum of O6/ H7 in 3 other subjects.

Subjects must include H4 in Gaeilge ; O4/H7 in English; O4/H7 in Mathematics.

Garda Vetting

Garda vetting has been introduced for students who have unsupervised access to children and vulnerable adults as part of their studies at DCU. You must successfully pass the Garda vetting process in order to complete the process of registration.

DC004 Church of Ireland Centre pathway (Restricted Entry)

You must apply through CAO by 1 February. Late applications cannot be accepted. You will be sent a separate eligibility assessment form by the University in March. If you hold a minimum of H6 or O4 in Irish, you may be offered a place, but only if there are too few applicants with H4 in Irish. A Link Module of the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme may be presented as one of the 6 subjects for the calculation of points but will not qualify as a subject for matriculation purposes.
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TOEFL

No specific cutoff mentioned

PTE

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IELTS

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University offers a conditional place to students who fulfills specific conditions outlined in their PAC application account and is also subject to the standard terms and conditions for offers of postgraduate study at DCU. Students are required to provide documentary evidence supporting the specific conditions outlined in their PAC account. This documentation should be uploaded to their PAC account as quickly as possible.
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BEd (Hons) in Education - Primary Teaching - CIC
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Dublin City University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#284	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2027
#6	Ireland Ranking QS, 2026
#828	Global Universities US News & World Report, 2026

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Dublin City University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

57% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Fun loving

Internships3.4

Part time work3.7

Post study jobs3.7

Quality of faculty4.1

Student Life4.3

Value for money3.9

Public transportation4.4

Safety4.1

Indian Food3.7

Permanent Immigration3.8

Sahana Sankaralingam Selvi Verified Icon

MSc in Electronic & Computer Technology - Batch of 2025

3.5

A Life Changing and Transformative Global Journey.

Tips: Moving from India completely changed my life dynamics, bringing a totally new, highly independent and deeply enriching life experience. I was fortunate to receive the DCU Academic Excellence Scholarship, which provided 6,000 Euros deduction from my total tuition fees based on my academic merit. Before joining, students should prepare for a practical, assignment heavy academic structure that heavily values independent research over rote memorization. Despite the adjustments, I am very much satisfied with the university, my course structure and life in Ireland as a whole.

Likes (Public transportation): DCU is well-connected to the rest of the city, with numerous Dublin bus routes running directly outside the campus gates. For students, commuting is highly convenient and very affordable thanks to the Student Leap Card facility. The frequent bus schedules ensure a reliable and safe journey to anywhere at almost any time.

Dislikes (Internships): Although there is some career guidance and CV preparation offered at DCU, it is very difficult to get a placement because there is a lot of competition, and students have to go out on their own to find one. It is for this reason that it is so hard to find an internship.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1300

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2026Read more

Anonymous

PhD / MA / MSc /MEd in Education - Institute of Education - Research - Batch of 2029

4.2

You will fall in love with the people here, they are so kind ❤️

Tips: I'm a PhD student supported by a research grant. Hence, it was financially easy, but it isn't enough to save a lot. Just enough to sustain the expensive Dublin. Unlike master's students, PhD students might have very few friends, which might make it a bit difficult initially, but gradually it changes (hoping so).

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1250

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 25000

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Bioprocess Engineering - Batch of 2025

4.4

Great environment to meet students from different cultures

Tips: There are not many job placements, but there are job fairs, career guidance, and internships. Based on grades, we get scholarships. They post cultural events, so we meet and get connected with people from different cultures. We also have a student union to raise questions and concerns.

Likes (Student Life): Student life is great at the university. Lots of cultural events and student clubs besides academic life. Students get to showcase their talents. Academics are also great, with good faculty, great resources, and research teams. They also have a platform to post lectures, which is very useful.

Dislikes (Part time work): On-campus part-time jobs are limited, but off campus you have lots of opportunities. It takes time, but we can try with the right documents. Academics and part-time are balanced well, as we have fewer classes and time to finish the assignments if we just stick to the part-time hours allocated by the government.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1500

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026Read more

Deep Shah

MSc in Finance - Batch of 2025

4.1

Dynamic Dublin City University

Tips: Yes, there is a good amount of exposure. I MET many other people and got to know more about their culture, and we had a really good time. Also, you get a good scholarship based on your merit. I am fully satisfied with the university, course, and country.

Likes (Public transportation): The campus is well connected through every means of transport and is really affordable. One can travel by bus, which is readily available, and one can also use the D-ART as their transport, as both have really good frequency. And the best part is it drops inside the university.

Dislikes (Internships): Internship opportunities are very few at the moment. They just encourage bachelor's students for the internship. Due to the critical job market environment, it is difficult to find internships, but it still depends on the field, though our field didn't offer much.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1650

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 40475

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Computing (with Major Options) - Batch of 2025

3.8

Good Academic Environment and Career Opportunities.

Tips: If you're coming over from India, the biggest thing you need to brace yourself for is the massive shift in how they actually teach you. Back home, it's so heavily focused on just cramming for exams, but at DCU, the whole system relies on continuous assessment—you're constantly hit with practical assignments, heavy research tasks, and a ton of independent study where you're left to figure things out on your own. At first, balancing that academic shock while trying to adapt to the freezing, unpredictable Irish weather and the overall cultural shift is definitely a lot to handle. Luckily, the international team at DCU is pretty solid and actually helps you settle in. Getting a scholarship was an absolute lifesaver for me since it took a massive bite out of the heavy international fees. Looking back, I’m genuinely happy I made the move. The course really forces you to step up your game, and it completely changes how you handle things both as an engineer and just as a person trying to survive on their own.

Likes (Value for money): Look, there is no hiding the fact that the tuition fees here are a massive pill to swallow, especially if you're coming in as an international student. But honestly, when you look at the actual quality of the lectures, the campus facilities, and how heavily the curriculum is tailored toward getting you hired, it actually ends up being worth it. Getting my scholarship sorted was an absolute lifesaver because it took a massive chunk off that financial stress, and having a degree from DCU genuinely opens a lot of doors when you're hunting for jobs in Ireland. At the end of the day, even though it costs an arm and a leg up front, I really do feel like you're getting exactly what you paid for.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Let's be completely real about the job market after graduating from DCU: the opportunities are definitely out there, especially if you're trying to break into the tech hubs at the Silicon Docks, the big finance firms, or the healthcare sector. But if you’re an international student, the competition is extremely cut throat. A lot of Irish employers are incredibly lazy about paperwork and will straight-up tell you they prefer candidates who already have local experience, and only a handful of companies are actually willing to sponsor a Critical Skills visa. While the starting salaries in Dublin are generally pretty solid once you're in, locking down a proper graduate role is a massive test of patience that can take months of endless applications. You basically have to prepare yourself for a waiting game, which is stressful enough on its own, let alone while trying to survive Dublin's insane rental crisis at the same time.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 48350

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026Read more

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