Dates for 2026-27 applications are as follows:
Applications received before Sunday, 7th December 2025 will be considered for interviews during the week commencing 15th December 2025 (currently scheduled for 16th, 17th, and 18th of December).
Applications received before Sunday, 15th February 2026 will be considered for interviews during the week commencing 23rd February 2026 (currently scheduled for 24th, 25th and 26th of February 2026).
Applications received before Sunday, 29th March 2026 will be considered for interviews during the week commencing 6th April 2026 (currently scheduled for 7th, 8th and 9th of April 2026.)
Please be aware that interview dates may be subject to change, and we will keep you informed of any updates.
All entry requirements should be met before the commencement of the programme.
Begin your application here.
You can contact our Programme Director: Dr Gavin Murphy at MURPHG38@tcd.ie
Our Programme Administrator are Ms Dearbhail Gallagher & Ms Joni Moore
Email: Pme.Admin@tcd.ie
Tel: 00 353 1 8961488
Applicants will normally hold at least a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) which complies with the Teaching Council’s Curricular Subject Requirements for at least one subject from the list of those taught at Leaving Certificate level in Ireland.
Applicants are short listed for interview on the basis of our Application Scoring System Sheet (PDF) including what qualifies as relevant professional or voluntary experience. Applicants will be expected to have an Honours Bachelor degree. Applicants should hold or expect to secure a 2.2 degree or higher.
Applicants must provide two academic references or one academic reference and one professional reference from relevant professional experience. All academic references must be from a third-level institution.
The School of Education is committed to ensuring an inclusive approach to education with a broad and diverse teaching profession. We shortlist and interview candidates on the basis of their degree award and their professional and life experiences. Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting.
Specific Entry Requirements to the Teaching Profession
Applicants should be aware of specific entry criteria to the teaching profession which are set and regulated by the Department of Education and Skills in association with the Teaching Council of Ireland, and which must be satisfied independently of the School of Education's entry requirements.
Applicants are required to have a Level 8 degree which satisfies the Curricular Subject Requirements set and regulated by the Department of Education and Skills in association with the Teaching Council of Ireland. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ascertain whether their specific qualifications are in accordance with the Teaching Council requirements, satisfying the general and specific criteria for post primary registration purposes and including the requisite number of European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits.
Therefore, as part of the application process, applicants are required to complete a Self Declaration Form (SDF) regarding their eligibility to teach specific curricular subjects, where they map their Level 8 credits to the Curricular Subject Requirements.
Teaching Council regulations stipulate that, in addition to holding a Level 8 degree which has an ECTS weighting of at least 180 credits on the NFQ (or equivalent), you must meet the requirements for at least one post primary curricular subject.
Applicants must upload a current CV and end of year transcripts for all years of their undergraduate degree. If shortlisted for interview, completed subject declaration forms for your major subject will be requested if not already uploaded to your application.
In order to be eligible to apply for the PME, all candidates must meet the Teaching Council requirements in full for one subject minimum. To fully register a subject, you must meet all requirements as per the relevant subject declaration form using a minimum of 60 ECTS & holding credits across all essential areas.
In order to complete a subject declaration form, you will need your end of year transcripts for all years of your undergrad which include a full breakdown of module codes, module credits & ECT credit values.
You can review the current Teaching Council curricular requirements here & download subject declaration forms here.
Yes, two academic referees are required, or one academic and one professional/clinical (where applicable) referee as per course entry requirements. Academic referees must be from a higher education institution.
All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page here.
Yes, final year students can apply for the PME. Upload all end of year transcripts to date. If successful at interview your offer would remain conditional until all outstanding documents are uploaded which highlight that you meet the entry requirements.
You can contact the team at pme.admin@tcd.ie
Applicants who meet all entry requirements & are shortlisted for interview can be offered online interviews. Please note all online interviews are conducted within the Irish time zone.
Students must be based in Ireland for the duration of the programme.
You can find more information on Visas here & our colleagues in Trinity Global ( TCDGlobalRoom@tcd.ie ) may be able to assist further following review.