Introduction
The Graduate Diploma in Education (Music) is a one-year, full-time initial teacher education programme specially designed to meet the needs of graduates who wish to become teachers of music in secondary schools. This course is run in conjunction with the Irish World Music Centre.
Objectives
The programme aims to provide students with professional teaching education, the necessary knowledge and capabilities for classroom teaching, fundamental educational theory and the ability to cope with the evolution of change.
Programme Content
Semester 1
Preparation for Teaching Practice 1, Preparation for Teaching Practice 2, Pedagogy, Practical Skills of Music, Teaching Practice 1.
Semester 2
Curriculum Studies, Education Policy issues School-based Enquiry (professional Practice), Elective module, Teaching Practice 2.
Careers
Holders of the Graduate Diploma in Education Music will be equipped to teach music at both senior and junior cycles and will be eligible for inclusion on the open register of the Registration Council for Secondary Teachers.
Entrance Requirements
Primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in music or Primary degree in Arts with Music as a major subject. A satisfactory performance at interview. (The interview may include an audition in particular cases).
Garda Clearance is also required for this programme.
What to Include with Your Application
- Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
- English language qualification(s) (if English is not your first language)
- A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
Application Fee
An application fee will apply from January 2011 to all postgraduate programmes. Please see Frequently Asked Questions for more information on this fee.
Contact
Department: Education and Professional Studies/Irish World Music Centre
Course director: Jean Downey
Fax: 353 61-213160
Email: jean.downey@ul.ie
