Programmes
Marino Institute of Education offers a range of courses in the field of Education, such as Early Childhood Education, Primary Teaching, Further Education and General Education. Degrees on these programmes are awarded by our Designated Awarding Body Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin.
As an international student you can choose from the different courses on offer at MIE. Please visit the programme directory to find out more about these courses.
Trinity International Foundation Programme
Our International Foundation Programme is a year-long programme designed to allow students to develop the skills required to succeed and excel in a competitive university environment. The programme is intended for students who cannot begin an international undergraduate degree directly.
Recruitment and Admissions for this programme is managed by Trinity Global. Please visit the Trinity Global page for full information about the programme.
Undergraduate Programmes
While international students are welcome to apply to the various undergraduate programmes available at MIE, both the Bachelor in Education (Primary Teaching) and the Baitsiléir san Oideachas trí Mheán na Gaeilge (Bunmhúinteoireacht) require specific Irish language grades for admission to the programmes, without exception, and may therefore not be suitable for international applicants.
The following undergraduate courses do not have an Irish language requirement for entry:
Postgraduate Programmes
None of the Level 9 Master in Education Studies (MES) programmes meet the minimum requirements for a Stamp 2 study visa.
Both the Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching) and the Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas (Bunmhúinteoireacht) both have specific Irish language entry requirements, without exception, and may therefore not be suitable for international applicants.
The following postgraduate course meets the minimum requirements for a Stamp 2 study visa.
Placement
MIE courses provide students with a healthy balance of practical and theoretical classes as well as practical experience; and students have the opportunity to put their learning into practice in real-life placements, which are a core feature of many courses in MIE.
See the Placement page for more information.
Course Level
All programmes delivered at Marino Institute of Education are evaluated on the National Framework of Qualifications. This system is used to describe qualifications in the Irish education system across primary, secondary, tertiary and general education. Knowing the NFQ level of your programme can be helpful when comparing your qualification with other education systems, such as on the European Framework of Qualifications.
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