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Qualify in a new subject

  • 12-08-2020 11:12am
    #1
    Wexford96
    Registered Users Posts: 247 ✭✭


    Hello.
    I'm wondering if there's any class or course a secondary teacher can take in order to get qualified in an additional subject? For example a History teacher wants to become qualified in Geography as well. Is there any way she can get qualified? Thank you.


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  • #2
    rainbowtrout
    Registered Users Posts: 15,381 ✭✭✭✭rainbowtrout


    There are a couple of well worn routes for some subject areas e.g. Maths. Some specific postgrads have been set up to allow add on subjects. Others are on an ad-hoc basis where you would have to do the modules on a modular basis and then apply to the Teaching Council to get the qualification recognised.

    There was a thread about it here only in the last week if you have a look back, but you must have 60 credits in the subject and it must include credits from third year or higher in the degree. There may also be some specific subject requirements that you must fulfil relating to the topics studied.

    The TC has an outline of each subject on their website. If completing a qualification on a modular basis, it may also be easier to do modules on a degree that is already recognised for that subject as you are following a set course.


  • #3
    dory
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,480 Mod ✭✭✭✭dory


    It's very hard to get qualified in a practical subject without going back full time. Geography falls into that category with the field work. DCU has a course for History and English. Some of the Open University courses are good for qualifying as well, but hard to know what the TC will accept with them.


  • #4
    Wexford96
    Registered Users Posts: 247 ✭✭Wexford96


    Thank you both.


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