Bachelor of Religious Education and History (Honours) in Glasnevin Ireland | Dublin City University

Dublin City University | Glasnevin Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 15,000
(c. USD17,415)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

This program certifies you to instruct Religious Education and History up to Honours Leaving Certificate standards. The curriculum features an engaging mix of mandatory and elective subjects. A strong focus is placed on collaborative skills, leadership development, effective communication, and creative thinking - competencies valuable for teaching and adaptable to various other careers. The course equips you for contemporary educational settings, fostering abilities to teach in culturally diverse classrooms. You'll acquire substantial practical experience through university-based training and school placements.
Upon completion, your qualification will be accredited by Ireland's Teaching Council, enabling registration as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) and immediate eligibility for secondary school teaching positions in Religious Education and History. Alumni find employment in Post-Primary Schools, Government Agencies, Global Development Organizations, Cultural Institutions, Media, and Corporate Sectors.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

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.

Tuition EUR 15,000

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