Maynooth,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Diploma in German for Teaching as Post-Primary Level in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
14,000
(c. USD16,166.22)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Postgraduate Diploma in German for Teaching at Post-Primary Level is Ireland's pioneering program designed for educators who hold a Professional Masters of Education (PME) or equivalent qualification (such as Lehramt), as well as those planning to pursue a PME after completing this diploma. This innovative course offers both domestic and international students a fast-tracked academic pathway. Developed in collaboration with Ireland's Teaching Council, it precisely aligns with the accreditation standards for post-primary German language instructors. The curriculum adopts a threefold focus, combining rigorous German language training with studies in literature, culture, cinema of German-speaking regions, along with linguistics and teaching methodologies. Through this comprehensive approach, participants will deepen their expertise in key aspects of German language, literature (including teaching applications), and cultural studies. Additionally, this diploma provides a potential pathway to advanced research degrees like the MLitt or PhD in Applied Linguistics, Intercultural Studies, or German Studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
BA involving German Studies or a cognate discipline (e.g. Lehramt, linguistics, literary cultural studies) with at least a II.1 degree, or equivalent. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Minimum CEFR Proficiency level of B2.2 in German and C1.1 in English.
IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category.
Tuition
EUR
14,000