Overview

In this Literacy Professional Practice programme delivered at Dublin City University , you’ll learn how to prevent and address children’s literacy difficulties, and how to effectively integrate literacy across the school curriculum. You’ll also explore ways to develop imagination and creativity with contributions from various artistic organisations such as Poetry Ireland, the Irish Museum of Modern Art and the DCU School of Arts Education and Movement.

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Modules are delivered in-person and online, and consider children’s language and literacy needs in English and Irish. This part-time course offers flexible learning to accommodate working professionals.

As a graduate, you can pursue leadership roles in schools or national organisations such as the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment and the Professional Development Service for Teachers. You’ll also have the skills to work in third-level institutions, education centres, NGOs and organisations designed to improve literacy.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Balanced Literacy Framework: Early Years

Balanced Literacy Framework: Reading Workshop

Balanced Literacy Framework: Writing Workshop

Disciplinary Literacies: Arts

Disciplinary Literacies: Inquiry-based Learn

Practitioner Research Methods

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Teaching Literacy Education

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The programme will be open to qualified teachers. While it is primarily targeted at primary teachers, second level teachers who specialise in literacy would also be eligible. Other professionals in the education community with appropriate professional qualifications are also eligible. Standard entry procedures for international applicants and for applicants with disabilities apply.
Candidates are required to have a Level 8 qualification in education, at minimum H2.2. Relevant professional experience is desirable. Other professionals in the education community with appropriate professional qualifications are also eligible.
Due to the specialist nature of this programme, additional criteria may be used to assess suitability to undertake this programme. For further information, please contact the Programme Chair using the contact details above.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8700 EUR / year

≈ 8700 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

4500 EUR / year

≈ 4500 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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