To reflect the values of the Politics & Society curriculum—human dignity, equality, justice, and democracy—the upskilling programme will foster these principles among teachers. It will encourage and facilitate reflective practices to help educators model inclusive, equitable, and participatory approaches in their classrooms. Special focus will be given to promoting intercultural understanding, respect for diversity, and a commitment to sustainable development, equipping teachers to nurture similar dispositions in their students (Politics & Society Curriculum Specification). The upskilling programme will prioritise active and participatory learning methodologies. Teachers employing a variety of teaching tools, including digital media (to enhance learning and connection with contemporary political and social issues); citizenship projects (emphasising community engagement and reflective practices (Politics & Society Curriculum Specification) will be enabled to facilitate discussion, debate, and inquiry-based learning, empowering students to critically analyse diverse perspectives, interpret qualitative and quantitative data, and draw evidence-based conclusions (Politics & Society Curriculum Specification). Teachers shall be supported to integrate assessment methods that balance formative and summative approaches, including project reports and written examinations, aligned with the curriculum’s objectives (Politics & Society Curriculum Specification
Politics and Society for Teachers (Level 8)- Professional Diploma
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
Participants must be a qualified post primary teacher fully registered with the Teaching Council. Priority will be given to applicants teaching Politics & Society out-of-field at time of enrolment (Desirable rather than essential). Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University.
NB: What to Include with your Application Form
- A copy of your birth certificate or passport
- Certificate of your Teaching Council Registration
- Declaration Form
- Your marriage certificate/deed poll certificate if your name on your qualifications is different to that on your application.
- Qualification transcripts and/or certificates/awards
- If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
- If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
- English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
- English language competency certificate
- Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements
Guidelines on Completing your Application
• To ensure a speedy assessment of your application, please upload the above documents with your application form – your application cannot be assessed until relevant documentation is uploaded
• Please title appropriately any documents you are uploading with the application form, for example "Supporting Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.
English Program Requirements
DUOLINGO
- The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 with no less than 110 in any component.
- An interview may be required in conjunction with this for certain programmes.
TOEFL580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
IELTS
Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component.
*Please note some programmes have a higher IELTS requirement.
**Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS. General IELTS will not be accepted.
PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (ACADEMIC) - PTE ACADEMIC:a minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)
Fee Information
Ireland, Limerick