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What you will study
Year 1 - Learner
During Year 1 of the programme
the student will undertake a core programme of study designed around the theme of Learner. During the
first semester the student will be introduced to academic life and will
be enabled to fully engage in third
level education through a specific programme of study that complements the first suite of academic modules. This year comprises of on campus study and professional placement.
Year 2 - Teacher
During Year 2 of the programme
the student will undertake a core programme of study designed around the theme of Teacher. During this year a broad range of subject areas and disciplines will be explored by the student including the study
of Inclusive Education for Children with Special Educational Needs. The student will also complete the first of his/her Liberal Arts modules. This year comprises on campus study and professional placement.
Year 3 - Researcher
During Year 3 of the programme
the student will become more responsible for the direction of
core elements of the degree. In
this year the student will have the responsibility of choosing electives in both Education and Liberal Arts. In Year 3 a broad range of subject areas and disciplines will be explored by the student including the study
of Early Childhood Education.
Year 4 - Leader
This final year comprises on campus study and extended
school placement. The student will spend the first semester on school placement engaged in a wide variety of activities. These include being responsible for teaching various class groupings for prolonged periods of time, bringing a particular curricular focus to host schools and learning about aspects of school life outside of the classroom. Students will engage with the infant classes and a class of his/her choice. During this year, the student will compile
a portfolio showcasing samples of work completed over the course of the degree to date. The student will complete a dissertation or
a final suite of elective modules together with capstone modules that include a focus on Leadership and Policy in Education.
CAO CODE MI005 - MI006
Alisha Heffernan
Bachelor of Education
Like many students here at MIC, I have always dreamed of becoming a primary school teacher. The Bachelor of Education is an excellently designed programme with
a balance of practical and theoretical experiences and has already provided me with some invaluable knowledge that I will certainly use when I begin to teach. It is ideal
for anyone who enjoys being immersed in a learning and educational environment. I cannot speak highly enough of Mary Immaculate College, of its diligent and helpful staff and
of everyone who attends the College. I am glad I have made the choice to come here and
I cannot wait to see what the upcoming years here will be like!
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