St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9

Coláiste Phádraig. Droim Conrach, Baile Átha Cliath 9

Phone: 353-1-8842000 | Fax: 353-1-8376197

St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Colaiste Phadraig. Droim Conrach, Baile Atha Cliath 9

Phone: 353-1-8842000 | Fax: 353-1-8376197

Buildings at St. Patrick's College

Admissions Office

Welcome

Welcome to the Admissions Office at St. Patrick's College. The Admissions Office has responsibility for processing undergraduate and postgraduate applications to the College. This includes providing information on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered within the College; dealing with specific enquiries relating to applications and admissions; liaising with the Central Applications Office, Second Level Schools and other external bodies. We also have responsibility for the allocation of campus accommodation.

Contact Us at : admissions.office@spd.dcu.ie

College Prospectus 2010/11, click here

Open Day 2009

This year's Open Day will take place on Saturday 21st November 2009. All welcome especially 5th and 6th year students, mature students and guidance counsellors. Booking is not required.

Presentation times and college tours.


The Department of Education and Science has confirmed that there will be an intake into the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary) in 2010.



Other sections of the website contain information for access and mature students. International students can get information from the international office. Please see our menu above for admissions specific information.

In 2008/09, students wtih appropriate FETAC Level 5 qualifications (ECHSX, ELESX, ELAXX) with distinctions in 5 modules, may be admitted on a competitive basis to the first year of the BA degree. For further information on the BA programme, click here.


Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary Teaching) (2010/11) (Competition now closed)

St Patrick’s College will be starting a Graduate Diploma in Education course in February 2010 which will finish in June 2011. The course is offered on a full time basis only.

This course will enable third level graduates to qualify as primary teachers.

Application pack for the Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary Teaching) are now available from the Admissions Office, St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.

Application pack can be obtained from the Admissions Office by emailing your name and postal address to either  admissions.office@spd.dcu.ie  or courseinfo@spd.dcu.ie  or by sending a post card. We will acknowledge your email.   It will be posted out to you immediately.  If you have not received your application pack by Friday 11th December 2009 please contact us immediately.  Meanwhile we suggest you have your supporting documents certified and in order and a current passport photo ready to accompany your application form.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday 16th December 2009. The Dublin Centre will be taking 140 students on to this course (St Patrick's College - 60 students; Coláiste Mhuire - 50 students; Froebel College - 30 students).

 

Entry requirements and Procedure for February 2010 : (this section will be updated by Thursday 26th November '09)

Eligible applicants will be required to undergo an interview and oral Irish Test. Qualified applicants will be placed in order of merit determined by the results of the Interview and oral Irish test.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is no later than Wednesday 5 p.m. on 16th December 2009  by post only.

Course content can be viewed here.


PhD / MA by Research

Closing dates for receipt of applications are 30th April and 15th November annually


Masters in Religious Education (Primary)

Closing date for applications: Thursday 10th June 2010. For further information click here.


Masters in Humanities (Competition now closed)

The closing date has been extended to 5.00 p.m. Friday 8th May 2009. In certain circumstances the closing date has been extended. For further information, please contact the Admissions Office.


Masters in Special Educational Needs (MSEN)

Closing date for applications: 5.00 p.m. Friday 26th March 2010. For further information, please contact the Special Education Office.


 

Mature Applicants

Applicants who wish to be considered for a place on mature grounds should apply directly to the College. B.Ed. Mature and BA Mature application forms are now available from the Admissions Office or may be downloaded below.   If you wish to receive these documents by post, please email us at the Admissions Office with your name and postal address.  The closing date for receipt of completed application form and relevant documentation is 9th April 2010. Mature applicants may also apply through the CAO, but CAO applicants will be assessed on points only. Please check the mature students section of this site for further information. www.spd.dcu.ie/adultweb


B.Ed. Mature (2010 Entry)


B.A. Mature (2010 Entry)


Certificate in Religious Studies, Part-Time  (CRS PT)

Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd April 2010


Master of Education

Course Prospectus

         Special Options available this year:

    1. Early Childhood Education (closed for applications)
    2. Literacy (closed for applications)
    3. Foghlaim agus Teagasc Teanga (open for applications)
    4. History & Geography (open for applications)
    5. Online/Distance Education: History & Policy Studies in Education (open for applications)

To download application form click here

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th February 2010.

Master of Education: Teaching & Learning (Online)

To download application form click here

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th April 2010


Inservice Certificate/Diploma in Education

Courses and programmes are described on the Inservice Website.  The new courses in Primary Science and Visual Arts are described on the inservice website. Application forms should be sent to the Admissions Office.  For further information click here.

Further information on the inservice website.

Summer Courses 2009


Inservice Certificate/Diploma in Special/Inclusive Education

The closing date for receipt of application has been extended to 18th December 2009.

DOCTORATE IN EDUCATION

This Programme will be advertised in January/February 2010.

Closing date extended. We are still accepting applications.

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Last Updated: Tuesday March 09 2010

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