Bachelor of Education in Graphics, Engineering and Technology

University of Limerick

Ireland, Limerick

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University of Limerick

Ireland , Limerick

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

LM095

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 21,900 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Bachelor of Education in Graphics, Engineering and Technology

About

Why Study Graphics, Engineering and Technology concurrent with Teacher Education at UL?

UL's School of Education is the largest post-primary teacher education provider in the state and is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for Education programmes. University of Limerick is also ranked within the top 75 universities in Europe for excellence in teaching and learning.

This degree with specialism in the teaching of Metalwork and Technology, is designed to produce graduates with technological and engineering skills to satisfy the needs of the Irish second level school system in relation to teaching Metalwork, Technical Graphics and Technology at Junior Cycle, and the subjects Technology, Engineering and Design & Communication Graphics at Leaving Certificate.

The School of Education at UL is one of the largest suppliers of teachers in Ireland - the reputation of our graduates and their tradition of success are well established in schools around Ireland
You can go straight into teaching after graduation, no further study at postgraduate level is required
In this program, you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge that will prepare you to shape the next generation of engineers
You can avail of dedicated design and manufacturing facilities where you will develop your understanding of teaching in an applied environment, using mechanical design, manufacturing and robotics
In the ‘Sumo-bot’ module you will design, manufacture, and program a robot to battle other robots
A recent survey from the Higher Education Authority found that education graduates have the highest starting salary of any group of graduates

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements for applicants from Saudi Arabia:

Foundation Entry

Undergraduate students need a Foundation Programme. Entry to the UL International Foundation Programme with CGPA of 80% or above in General Secondary Education Certificate including English, Mathematics and another language. An IELTS of 5.5 is also necessary depending on the Foundation Stream.

Requirement to Progress from Foundation Programme to Bachelor Degree Science and Engineering and Kemmy Business School

Science and Engineering

Successfully pass the Foundation Programme with a minimum grade of C3 in all modules including a minimum grade XX in Mathematics 1 and 2. For programmes where an honour maths grade is required we look for a B3 in the Foundation Programme maths modules and where pass maths is required we look for a C3 in the maths modules in the Foundation Programme.

BBS

Minimum grade of C3 in all modules and a minimum C2 grade in EH2001, EH2002, EH2011 and EH2012.

Students can successfully pass the Foundation Programme with a C3 in all modules but will not be able to progress onto a Degree programme at University of Limerick (UL).

Please note that some programmes may have a higher entry requirement and/or a portfolio requirement and not all applicants who meet the minimum grades will be offered a place.

Career

As a teaching degree, graduates of this programme are eligible for appointments to all second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools) and for admission to the open register for Secondary Teachers. The graduates of the programme will be able to teach Engineering, Design and Communications Graphics & Technology.