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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FRENCH FOR TEACHING AT POST PRIMARY LEVEL
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MHM58,MHM59
- Award Type and NFQ level
- POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (9)
- Study Mode
- Full time
- Closing Date
- 27 August 2027
Overview
Applications for this programme are due to open in February 2027. Register your interest to be informed of application dates.
This programme is offered on both a full time and part time basis.
The Postgraduate Diploma in French for Teaching at Post-Primary Level is intended for candidates who already possess a Professional Masters of Education (PME) or equivalent, or those who intend to pursue a PME upon completion.
The programme aims to provide domestic and international candidates with an opportunity to engage in a programme of studies that has been designed with the intention of meeting Teaching Council requirements for registration as an accredited French teacher at post-primary level. The programme offers intensive studies in the areas of French translation, French and Francophone literary and cultural studies, and French language pedagogy. The Postgraduate Diploma programme may also serve as an entry route to the MLitt/PhD programme in French Studies.
IMPORTANT: this programme does not involve professional accreditation. It provides its graduates with the requisite 60 ECTS credits configured to meeting current Teaching Council requirements for French. In order to be accredited by the Teaching Council, all graduates of this programme must hold a PME or equivalent, and will be required to submit themselves for individual evaluation by the Teaching Council of Ireland.
Course structure
Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
This programme is offered on both a full time and part time basis.
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Important: The information on this page is for prospective students, MU current students and staff should use Programme Directory.
Year 1
Year 2
Careers
The Postgraduate Diploma in French for Teaching at Post-Primary Level is intended for candidates who already possess a Professional Masters of Education (PME) or equivalent, or those who intend on pursuing a PME upon completion of this postgraduate diploma with the end goal of becoming fully-accredited post-primary teachers of French in Ireland. The Postgraduate Diploma programme may also serve as an entry route to further studies in French.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree) which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level. Under normal circumstances, applicants should have a BA involving French Studies or a cognate discipline (e.g. linguistics, literary/cultural studies) with at least a 2.1 degree, or equivalent (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree). Applicants whose previous history of education does not fit this profile are invited to contact the Programme Director to enquire about their eligibility to apply for the programme.
Minimum CEFR Proficiency level of B2.2 in French and C1.1 in English.
English Language Requirements
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here.
How to apply
Applications for this programme are due to open in February 2027. Register your interest to be informed of application dates.
Applications must be made via the MU Apply portal. Please click here to start your application.
When making your application, please ensure you prepare any documents listed below. You may be required to submit documents in two stages. You will be required to upload and submit the following documents with your application:
- Full academic transcripts for all semesters/ years completed to date
- Graduation Certificate if you have graduated
- A copy of your passport
- Up to date CV
You will be required to upload the following documents after you submit your application:
- Evidence of French language proficiency
If English is not your first language, you may be required to upload evidence of English language proficiency. For information please click here.