There’s a strong demand for educators and trainers across Ireland, from individual communities through to large organisations. On this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to enter a career area that can change lives, and one that has excellent employment opportunities.

The BSc in Education and Training at Dublin City University (DCU) is a dynamic, four-year undergraduate degree designed for students aspiring to become professional educators, learning designers, or trainers in diverse educational and organisational settings. This programme goes beyond traditional teacher training, offering a versatile foundation in educational theory, instructional design, and workplace learning that prepares graduates for roles in schools, corporate training, adult education, and more.

Whether you envision yourself teaching in formal classrooms, designing learning experiences for companies, or pursuing postgraduate study in education, this degree gives you the academic and practical tools to lead, teach, and innovate in today’s learning environments.

Why Choose This Programme?

• Flexible Career Pathways – Prepares students for teaching, training, educational consultancy, learning design, and postgraduate progression.
• Real-World Teaching Practice – Includes professional placement opportunities in schools, training organisations, or community education settings.
• Modern Curriculum – Combines psychology, pedagogy, curriculum development, digital learning, and educational leadership.
• Expert Faculty – Delivered by DCU’s Institute of Education, Ireland’s largest and most research-active faculty of education.
• Ideal for Lifelong Learners – Suitable for those interested in adult education, workplace training, youth work, or further studies like a Professional Master of Education (PME).

Programme Structure

Location: DCU Institute of Education, St. Patrick’s Campus

Core Areas of Study:

• Foundations of Education and Learning
• Psychology of Education and Human Development
• Curriculum and Assessment Design
• Digital Learning Technologies
• Inclusive and Special Education
• Education and Society
• Adult and Workplace Learning
• Professional Practice and Reflective Teaching

Students undertake professional placements throughout the programme, allowing them to apply theory in real-world educational and training environments.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the BSc in Education and Training will be able to:

• Understand and apply educational theory to real-world learning settings
• Design and deliver inclusive, learner-centred training programs
• Evaluate and use educational technologies effectively
• Facilitate adult and workplace learning in diverse contexts
• Pursue further study to become qualified primary or post-primary teachers

Career Opportunities

This degree opens doors across formal and informal education sectors in Ireland and internationally. Graduates work in:

• Teaching (primary or secondary, with further qualifications)
• Training and Development
• Adult and Continuing Education
• Corporate Learning & Development (L&D)
• Youth and Community Education
• Educational Policy and Administration
• Instructional Design and Digital Learning

Employers include: education and training boards (ETBs), NGOs, multinational companies, private training firms, youth services, and public sector organisations.

Pathway to Further Study

Graduates can progress to a Professional Master of Education (PME) to become qualified post-primary teachers. They are also eligible for postgraduate study in:

• Educational Leadership
• eLearning
• Guidance and Counselling
• Human Resource Development
• Adult and Community Education

Why Study at DCU?

• Ranked among Ireland’s top universities for graduate employability and innovation
• Home to the Institute of Education—a national centre of excellence for teacher education
• Vibrant student life and career development support
• Located in Dublin, Ireland’s capital and education hub, with strong links to employers and education agencies

*Scholarships – Special Note*

• Scholarship for Non-EU Students:

International applicants may be eligible for a €2,000 scholarship, awarded based on academic merit. All Non-EU students are automatically considered. Early application is highly encouraged.