If you wish to have an additional curricular subject recorded on the register, you must show that you meet the criteria for the subject.
This does not mean that you have to complete another degree.
It means you need to study the subject to degree-level by combining modules from a level 8 degree or completing a level 9 postgraduate diploma. You must ensure that you study:
- The required amount of ECTS credits in the subject
- The required areas in the subject as outlined in our curricular subject requirements
Additional subject assessment
There are three stages to the assessment process:
- Application
- Assessment
- Decision.
1. Application
- You must apply online (see below).
- Save the required documents you need as electronic files using relevant filenames, e.g., degree transcript.
- Submit the online application form, uploading the documentation and pay the registration fee.
- You can save your application and return to it later. You have three months from the date you start your application to complete and submit it.
- If your application is not completed after three months, it will be deleted.
- You will receive an acknowledgement email when your application has been submitted.
- If any documentation is missing, we will contact you.
- If you are applying to teach a curricular language subjects or Irish/Gaeilge, you must meet the requirement of Immersive Educational Experience (IEE).
- Apply online using My Registration and select the PPQA-02 option.
2. Assessment
The application is decided by the Qualifications Panel (made up of Teaching Council members) or in certain circumstances, the Director of the Teaching Council.
3. Decision
If your qualifications meet the subject requirements, the subject will be added to your registration.
If there are significant differences between your qualifications and the subject requirements, a qualification shortfall will be identified. Any shortfall must be addressed before the subject will be added to your registration.
We will write to you by email with the decision.