B.Sc. (Education Studies)

Bachelor in Science (Education Studies)

CAO Code: CM010

2023 CAO Points: 317
2022 CAO Points: 318

What is the Bachelor in Science (Education Studies)? This four-year honours degree, accredited by Trinity College Dublin, is a unique programme that facilitates the study of education as an academic discipline. Taking a broad and deep view of education, you will explore the value and purpose of education; address key issues such as social justice, access, inclusion and social disadvantage; and learn more about the multi-faceted nature of the educational landscape in Ireland and abroad. This unique programme nurtures transferable interdisciplinary skills such as critical-thinking, problem solving, communication and research which provide a robust foundation for a range of education-related professional careers.   Click here to download the full information booklet.

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What will I study?

The programme is structured around four key strands: lifelong learning, policy and practice, education and culture, ethics and social justice. Within each strand, our students study modules such as education and the arts, special educational needs, education policy, comparative education and education research and more. Modules explore educational approaches for all, such as andragogy, pedagogy and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The programme utilises a wide variety of active teaching and learning methods combined with innovative assessment approaches. 

Work placement

In each year of the programme, you will engage in structured work placement that allows you to apply the theory and content learned in academic modules to real-world contexts, and utilise the transferable skills developed on the programme in a meaningful way. Each year focuses on a particular group of learners (adults, adolescents, children), and can be completed in a setting of your choosing. In the final year, our students engage in an eight-week internship during which they become immersed in an educational environment tailored to their interests and career goals. Previous graduates have completed internships in the Irish Film Institute, Dublin Zoo, ChildVision, Aisling Project, INTO, NCCA and Fighting Words.  

Opportunities for Career Development

The B.Sc. in Education Studies will empower students to follow their own career path in a variety of education environments. Equipped with versatile skills and competencies, graduates can embark on fulfilling careers in learning and development, community education, instructional design, advocacy, educational technology, international aid settings and project management.

Opportunities for Further Study

The B.Sc. in Education Studies provides an excellent knowledge base for graduates who choose to advance to postgraduate study. Recent graduates have pursued further study in fields such as social care, speech and language therapy and psychology, while others have gone on to complete postgraduate initial teacher education programmes such as the Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching) or the Professional Diploma in Education (Further Education) in MIE and beyond.

B.Sc Education Studies Information Video

Module Listing

General information:

CAO code: CM010

Duration: 4 years full-time

Award level: NFQ 8

ECTS Credits: 240

Awarding body: Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin

Please note: The Bachelor of Science courses are self-funded courses that do not qualify under the Free Fees Initiative. At time of publication, the 2023-24 tuition fee for these courses is €3000 per annum, payable by the student. This is different to the normal student contribution fee. Contact the Institute directly for details of fees for these courses in 2024-2025.

Students on the Bachelor of Science courses in receipt of fee-only SUSI grants (i.e. where no maintenance element is payable to the student) should be aware that SUSI will only contribute 50% of the tuition fees for those students and students must pay the balance. For the 2023-24 academic year this amounted to €1,500.

Currently, students in receipt of SUSI grants which include a maintenance payment to the student receive 100% of their tuition fees from SUSI.

QQI Requirements

Students with appropriate QQI (Level 5 and Level 6) qualifications, with a minimum of five distinctions, can be admitted on a competitive basis to this course.

The QQI awards accepted can be found here.

Mature Applicants

Mature applicants must apply through the CAO by 5pm on 1 February. A mature student must be 23 years of age or over on 1 January in the year of intended entry. The CAO online application facility for late applicants opens on 5 March at 12 noon and closes on 1 May at 5.15pm.

In mid-March, the MIE Admissions Office will email mature applicants and advise them to complete and return a 'Mature Student Supplementary Application Form'. The closing date will be 5pm Friday 3rd May 2024. Applicants will be notified of interview dates and times by the end of May. Please note that any offer is typically subject to fulfilling the minimum entry requirements for CM010.