About Bachelor Of Technology (education) In Materials And Architectural Technology in University of Limerick

About You

If you are interested in teaching design-based activities within the technological subjects Materials Technology (Wood), Design and Communication Graphics and Construction Studies, and enjoy working with people, then this course may be for you.

Key Fact: As a STEM (Science, Technology etc) programme, graduates are accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland to teach Technology subjects at second level.

Why Study Technology Education in Materials and Architectural Technology at UL?

This is a teacher education programme which aims to provide you with the opportunity to become a successful teacher of technology subjects at second level. These subjects include;

Junior Certificate

• Materials Technology (Wood)
• Technology
• Technical Graphics

Leaving Certificate

• Construction Studies (Architectural Technology)
• Design & Communication Graphics

Career

As a teaching degree, graduates of this programme are qualified for appointment to all second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools), and for admission to the open register of the Registration Council for Secondary Teachers.

Follow-On Study

Graduates from the programme have the opportunity to pursue further study in the disciplines of Education and Applied Technologies. There are a number of taught masters degree programmes in UL that can be taken by graduates of the programme. In addition, graduates achieving the required standard can register for higher degrees by research.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Metro State Boards or Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE), with first-division/class standing and a minimum average grade of 70%. 

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component.

  *Please note some programmes have a higher IELTS requirement.

  **Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS. General IELTS will not be accepted. 

• TOEFL : 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
• PTE: a minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)

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University of Limerick Cost of Living

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