Training to be a second-level teacher in the 21st century classroom The four-year Post Primary Teacher Education - Religious Education and English degree is a concurrent' teacher education course - meaning that the academic and professional formation of the teacher is integrated into all four years. This is in contrast with the 'consecutive model' where students first complete an undergraduate degree and must then apply for entry to the and must then apply for entry to the Professional Masters in Education in order to qualify as a second level teacher. Garda vetting has been introduced for students who have unsupervised access to children and vulnerable adults as part of their studies at Dublin City University. Applicants must successfully pass the Garda vetting process in order to complete the process of registration.

This course is fully recognised by the Teaching Council of Ireland as a professional qualification which allows graduates to register as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) and can apply immediately for employment in second level schools as teachers of Religious Education and English up to and including Honours Leaving Certificate level pupils.