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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GERMAN FOR TEACHING AT POST-PRIMARY LEVEL
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma In German For Teaching At Post Primary Level
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MH058,MH059
- 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 stay informed of application dates.
This programme is offered on both a full time and part time basis.
The Postgraduate Diploma in German for Teaching at Post-Primary Level is the first programme of its kind in Ireland and is intended for candidates who already possess a Professional Masters of Education (PME), or equivalent (e.g. Lehramt), or those who intend on pursuing a PME upon completion of this postgraduate diploma.
The programme aims to provide domestic and international candidates with an opportunity to engage in an accelerated programme of studies. It has been designed in consultation with the Teaching Council of Ireland and specifically tailored to meeting its requirements for registration as an accredited German teacher at post-primary level. The programme follows a three-pronged approach by offering intensive studies in the areas of German language skills; literary, cultural and film studies of the German-speaking world and German linguistics and language pedagogy. In doing so, students’ knowledge and understanding of important concepts in German language and literature (including their didactic and methodological application), culture and society will be enhanced. The Postgraduate Diploma programme may also serve as an entry route to the MLitt / PhD programmes in Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies, and German 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 German. In order to be accredited by the Teaching Council, all graduates of this programme must hold a PME or equivalent (e.g. Lehramt), 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 has been developed in consultation with the Teaching Council of Ireland, so all modules below are compulsory and amount to the requisite 60 ECTS credits, including more than 15 credits of literature, culture and film studies.
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 German for Teaching at Post-Primary Level is intended for candidates who already possess a Professional Masters of Education (PME) or equivalent (e.g. Lehramt) 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 German in Ireland. The Postgraduate Diploma programme may also serve as an entry route to the MLitt / PhD programmes in Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies and German Studies.
Entry Requirements
BA involving German Studies or a cognate discipline (e.g. Lehramt, linguistics, literary cultural studies) with at least a II.1 degree, (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree) or equivalent. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree).
Minimum CEFR Proficiency level of B2.2 in German.
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 stay 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 proficiency in German
If English is not your first language, you may be required to upload evidence of English language proficiency. For information please click here.