Bachelor of Technology (Education) in Graphics, Engineering and Technology concurrent with Teacher Education

This degree is ideal if you enjoy designing, building, problem-solving, and explaining how things work, and you can see yourself teaching those skills to others. The programme uniquely combines engineering, graphics, and technology with professional teacher education, so you graduate as a fully qualified post-primary teacher with strong technical expertise. Over four years, you’ll develop confidence both as a technologist and as an educator, ready to step straight into Irish secondary schools.

This course suits practical, creative students who like working with their hands and minds, and who want a stable, meaningful teaching career with strong long-term prospects.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 – Foundations in Technology and Teaching

In your first year, you build a strong technical base while being introduced to education as a profession. You’ll study areas such as graphics, materials, manufacturing processes, electronics, and technological mathematics, alongside introductory education modules that explore how students learn and how schools operate. This year helps you develop both technical confidence and an understanding of what it means to be a teacher.

Year 2 – Skills Development and First School Experience

Second year deepens your technical skills in graphics, engineering, and technology while introducing you to structured teaching practice. You’ll begin preparing lessons, learning classroom management strategies, and understanding curriculum requirements. A supervised school placement allows you to experience real classrooms and begin applying what you’ve learned in a supportive environment.

Year 3 – Advanced Technology and Professional Growth

In third year, your studies become more advanced and specialised. You’ll explore areas such as automation, electronics, materials technology, and advanced design, while also developing your teaching skills through modules on assessment, inclusion, and professional practice. This year focuses on building confidence, independence, and professional judgement.

Year 4 – Teaching Practice and Final Preparation

Your final year is strongly practice-focused. You complete an extended teaching placement in a post-primary school, gradually taking responsibility for planning and delivering lessons. Alongside this, you work on a final-year project and advanced modules that help you reflect on your practice and prepare for life as a qualified teacher.