Education & Teaching - Pre - University
Pre-University Teaching lays the foundation for those who wish to progress to third level to pursue a career in education.
This programme is ideal for both school leavers and experienced mature learners seeking the necessary preparation to progress to degree level studies at third level. It is a comprehensive pre-university course that aims to provide you with the necessary writing and critical skills for learning and assignment writing at third level.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Progress to a degree where you can pursue a career in:
Post Primary Teaching
Further Education Teaching
Law
Counselling
Journalism
Education Consultant
Special Educational Needs Teaching
Psychology.
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
DCU Post Primary Teacher Education 8
DCU Education and Training 8
DCU Education Studies (in Marino Institute of Education) 8
DkIT Arts 8
Maynooth University Arts 8
UCD Psychology 8
UCD Arts 8
Further information
QQI Exam Fee € 50.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €100.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees
In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
PU03 - Level 5 Pre-University Education and Teaching
What will you study?
Learners in the Pre-University Teaching programme will enhance their skills, knowledge and practical experience prior to progressing to higher education. Pre-University Teaching combines skills and knowledge from several disciplines – it allows for a broad scope of study rather than a narrow focus from which students will gain learning experience in a wide range of subject areas. This dynamic course provides progression opportunities to degree programmes in various disciplines including teaching, arts and humanities.
Students will complete core education subjects including:
Concepts in Education and training
Interpersonal and Group Behaviour
Research and Study Skills
Psychology
Social Studies
English Literature
History
Optional
Social Studies
Psychology
Intercultural Studies
Common subjects such as Personal and Professional Development, Communications and Word Processing will also be included.
Students will complete core arts subjects including:
Research & Study Skills
History
Literary, Visual and Performing Arts
English Literature
European Studies
Classical Studies
Common subjects such as Personal & Professional Development, Communications and Word Processing will also be included.
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Examinations
• Project Work
• Final Assessment of Portfolio
5M3114 - General Studies
Qualifications Obtained
5M3114 QQI Level 5 General Studies.
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie