The University of Limerick is a prestigious institution known for its excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Situated on a beautiful riverside campus, the university offers a diverse range of programs across disciplines such as arts, humanities, social sciences, business, education, engineering, science, and health sciences. With a strong commitment to experiential learning and industry engagement, the University of Limerick provides students with opportunities to gain practical skills, work experience, and develop a global perspective. The university's vibrant campus life, state-of-the-art facilities, and supportive community contribute to a transformative educational experience.

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UL's School of Education is the largest post-primary teacher education provider in the state and is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for Education programmes. University of Limerick is also ranked within the top 75 universities in Europe for excellence in teaching and learning. This degree with specialism in the teaching of Metalwork and Technology, is designed to produce graduates with technological and engineering skills to satisfy the needs of the Irish second level school system in relation to teaching Metalwork, Technical Graphics and Technology at Junior Cycle, and the subjects Technology, Engineering and Design & Communication Graphics at Leaving Certificate. This programme of study is unique to UL - the only degree course of its kind in Ireland The School of Education at UL is one of the largest suppliers of teachers in Ireland - the reputation of our graduates and their tradition of success are well established in schools around Ireland You can go straight into teaching after graduation, no further study at postgraduate level is required In this program, you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge that will prepare you to shape the next generation of engineers You can avail of dedicated design and manufacturing facilities where you will develop your understanding of teaching in an applied environment, using mechanical design, manufacturing and robotics In the ‘Sumo-bot’ module you will design, manufacture, and program a robot to battle other robots A recent survey from the Higher Education Authority found that education graduates have the highest starting salary of any group of graduates Show less

Year 1:
Semester 1:

PN4011 Design and Communication Graphics 1
PN4021 Process Technology 1
MA4701 Technological Maths 1
ET4003 Electro Technology (Ed)
EN4041 Contemporary Understandings and Thinking on Education
Semester 2:

PN4012 Design and Communication Graphics 2
PN4002 Design and Technology 1
MT4002 Materials 1
EN4042 Professional Digital Competence for Teaching
EN4052 Understanding Young People and how they Learn: Psychological Perspectives
Year 2:
Semester 3:

PN4023 Design and Communication Graphics 3
EY4013 Subject Pedagogics 1 (Engineering Technology and Graphics)
PN4033 Process Technology 2
EN4043 Classroom Practice in Technology Education
EN4033 Planning for Learning
Semester 4:

PN4054 Understanding Classroom and School Practices
TP4024 School Placement
EN4043 Classroom Practice in Technology Education
EN4033 Planning for Learning
Year 3:
Semester 5:

PN4025 Design and Communication Graphics 4
PN4035 Process Technology 3
PN4045 Design and Technology 2
EN4035 Curriculum and Assessment: Policy and Practice
EN4025 Diversity and Social Justice in Education: Sociological Perspectives
Semester 6:

PN4036 Design and Communication Graphics 5
EY4076 Subject Pedagogics 2 (Engineering Technology and Graphics)
PN4056 Design and Technology 3
PH4032 Physics for General Science 2
EN4026 Diversity of Learners: Inclusion and Special Educational Needs
Year 4:
Semester 7:

TP4017 School Placement 2
PN4038 Design and Communication Graphics 6
PN4068 Technology Teacher as Researcher
PN4108 Manufacturing and Service Systems Design
ET4006 Electronics (Ed)
EN4008 Teacher as Professional
Semester 8:

Final Year Project (unspecified module names)

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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