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The ever increasing popularity of Mary Immaculate College , which currently has a student population of 4,500 , can be attributed to the quality of its programme provision , availability of scholarships and a reputation for excellence in teaching and research . Adding to MIC ’ s appeal is the expanded subject offering now available on the Bachelor of Arts ( MI002 ) programme , four second-level degree teaching programmes on the MIC , St Patrick ’ s Campus , Thurles , and the exciting BA in Contemporary and Applied Theatre Studies degree . Equally popular are the Primary Teaching Degrees , Early Childhood Care and Education degrees , and a range of postgraduate programmes at Graduate Diploma , MA and Ph . D level .
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MIC ’ s appeal grows with nine undergraduate degrees to choose from
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Expanded subject offering on Bachelor of Arts degree ( MI002 ): The Bachelor of Arts ( MI002 ) is a four-year degree programme in the Arts with three years on campus at MIC and one year on work placement and / or study abroad . The Degree is flexible and wideranging and now offers 19 subjects in all to choose from . Students can study a combination of subjects from familiar arts subjects such as English , French , German , or History , to newer subjects such as Drama & Theatre Studies , Media & Communication Studies or Psychology . In Third Year , students will have opportunities to work , to travel , and to study abroad as part of the Off-Campus Programme .
Students can choose from a set of 13 subjects taught at Mary Immaculate College , to which MIC have added the possibility of taking one of the subjects - Economics , Politics & International Relations , Public Administration & Leadership , Sociology , Spanish or Linguistics with TESOL ( Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ) - from our partner institution , the University of Limerick .
BA in Contemporary and Applied Theatre Studies ( MI001 ): For students interested in drama and theatre practice the exciting four-year BA in Contemporary and Applied Theatre Studies ( MI001 ), unique to MIC , is a must . Students will have the opportunity to develop their own artistic skills and specialise in particular areas of interest to them , gain a broader academic knowledge in drama and theatre studies , and will encounter an extensive range of the practices of the field . As part of their studies they will have access to the extensive facilities of the Lime Tree Theatre , based on the Limerick campus , as well as the citycentre based Belltable Theatre and will benefit from industry links through engagement with professional practitioners .
Secondary-level teaching degrees : The College ’ s new MIC , St Patrick ’ s Campus , Thurles offers four excellent degree programmes that prepare students to become second-level teachers . Small class sizes , extensive student support facilities and dynamic and engaging lecturers makes MIC ,
St Patrick ’ s Campus , Thurles a leading option for those thinking of pursuing second – level teaching programmes in Business Studies , Accounting , Irish and Religious Studies .
Early Childhood Care and Education degree : The BA in Early Childhood Care and Education ( MI007 ) is an innovative and exciting four- year programme , which focuses on providing students with the knowledge , understanding and skills to enable them to become professional leaders in the provision of care and education for children from birth to six years of age in a variety of settings .
Bachelor of Education Degrees : MIC offers two of the most prestigious primary school teaching degrees in the country – the Bachelor of Education ( MI005 / MI006 ) and the B Ed in Education & Psychology ( MI008 ). The Bachelor of Education is noted for its multi-disciplinary approach and is an internationally recognised qualification . The B Ed in Education & Psychology is a unique programme on the island of Ireland , which leads to both an academic and a professional qualification , allowing students to pursue careers in either Primary Teaching or in the field of Psychology .
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