Information
Course Summary
A special course in spoken Irish is available to all students of the Professional Master of Education (PME 1 and 2), BSc in Science Education (3rd and 4th years) and B Ed Sports Studies and PE (3rd and 4th years).
The aim of this course is to help PME students attain a good standard of spoken Irish and to help them to prepare for the spoken exam, the Certificate in Irish for Secondary Teachers. This is a free Department of Education exam. It takes place in Cork city every February/March.
The Certificate in Irish for Secondary Teachers is a necessary qualification for teachers who teach through the medium of Irish in Gaelcholáistí and Gaeltacht schools.
Students who have a degree in Irish do not need to obtain this certificate.
Course Details - Autumn 2026
The course will last for 15 weeks (1 hour a week). We try to arrange classes to suit your timetable.
The course will run depending on numbers.
The class will commence the week of 21 September 2026.
Fee
€55
Register
Fee to be paid after confirmation of class time.
Final date for submission of the application form: Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
Contact Details
Nuala de Búrca
Course Coordinator
E: n.deburca@ucc.ie