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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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