Bachelor of Religious Education and History

Dublin City University

This degree qualifies you to teach Religious Education and History to Honours Leaving Certificate Level. The course includes a variety of interesting core and optional topics. Throughout the programme, there is an emphasis on teamwork, leadership, communication and creativity - skills that will serve you well in a teaching career and can also transfer to a number of other professions. This programme prepares you for the modern-day teaching environment. You’ll be encouraged to develop the skills needed to work in classrooms of cultural and religious diversity. You’ll also gain valuable and extensive teaching experience, both within the university and in school-based placements.Your degree will be recognised by the Teaching Council of Ireland, allowing you to register as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) and apply immediately for employment in second-level schools as a teacher of Religious Education and History. Graduates work in Post-Primary Schools, Government Departments, International Development Agencies, Culture and Heritage, the Media, and the Private Sector.

DCU Institute of Education