爱尔兰国立高威大学

This is a new course which allows you to combine the study of mathematics with computer science and post-primary teaching education. This is a four year concurrent initial teacher education programme and includes a number of school placement opportunities throughout the course. At the end of this four year course graduates will be eligible to teach computer science and mathematics.

Course Outline

YEAR ONE

• Analysis and Algebra 1 and 2
• Mathematical Skills
• Computer Systems
• Programming I and II
• History and Structure of Irish Education
• Practical Teaching Programme 1
• Introduction to Educational Sciences
• Principles of Second-Level Mathematics

YEAR TWO

• Calculus 1
• Linear Algebra
• Statistics for Data Science 1 and 2
• Object Oriented Programming I and II
• Web-based Information Systems
• Practical Teaching Programme 2

YEAR THREE

• Discrete Mathematics
• Linear Algebra
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Database Systems I
• Curriculum and Assessment
• Research Literacies for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning
• Practical Teaching Programme
• Professional Studies Integrated Project
• Psychology, Sociology and Catering for Diversity

YEAR FOUR

• Complex Variables
• Geometry
• Calculus 2
• Multimedia Development
• Networks and Computer Communications
• Final Year Project
• Practical Teaching Programme: Integrated Project
• School Placement: Block Teaching Experience

Further Education

Graduates of this course will be well-positioned for further study in postgraduate programmes that focus on education, mathematics and computer science.

• Master of Education (MEd.)
• Master of Science (Software Engineering and Database Technologies)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Mathematics)
• Master of Science in Business Analytics

Career Opportunities

Our graduates are keenly sought for teaching positions in Ireland and abroad. Opportunities outside of the teaching profession include further or higher education, academic or industrial research, ICT, finance and technology.

Work Placement

As part of this degree course you will undertake a school placement component each year. In total, each pre-service teacher will complete 100 hours of teaching between years one and three, and 13 weeks in a second level school in year four of the programme.