Open Evening January 2013
Gaeilge*
English
French Studies
German Studies
Mathematics &
Computer Studies
 Music*
 History
 Geography
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Media &
Communication
Studies
Psychology
Philosophy
Theology &
Religious Studies
Léann Dúchais (1st
Year Only)
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Foundation
Studies
Subjects do not need to be chosen in advance
Choose 4 of the 13 subjects – no 1st Year limits
Entrance assessment for music
New beginners programmes in French and German
Full Degree in Psychology recognised by the
Psychological Society of Ireland
 Our BA is recognised by Teaching Council
 Points in the region of 370
 Direct entry for mature students, students with
disabilities and from some FETAC courses
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Yr 1
4 subjects + Foundation Studies
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Yr 2
2 subjects + one elective
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Yr 3
Off campus / Study abroad
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Yr 4
2 subjects + Undergraduate
Dissertation
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All 1st Year BA students take
Foundation Studies
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This course aims to give students
an essential grounding in
Academic Writing and IT skills
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Group 1: German Studies and Theology &
Religious Studies
Group 2: French Studies and History
Group 3: Mathematics and English
Group 4: Gaeilge and Philosophy
Group 5: Psychology and Music
Group 6: Media & Communication Studies
and Geography
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Current electives:
 TEFL (qualifies students to teach English as a Foreign Language)
 IT
 Irish Studies
 Gender Studies
We have approx. 50 Erasmus partner universities in
Europe, in the following countries:
 Poland
 Austria
 Portugal
 Switzerland
 Sweden
 Italy
 UK
 Belgium
 France
 Denmark
 Germany
 Finland
 Spain
 Netherlands
We also have exchange links with partner universities
in Canada, USA and Australia.
We are developing links with Korea and China
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Class – Lectures & Tutorials
Study
Critical thinking
Physical, Emotional & Mental Health
Other supports (LSU, Medical Centre,
Students’ Union, Counselling, Chaplaincy)
Relationships & Socialising
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Very wide range of careers
Education for life
Broadens your horizons
Deepens your insights
Widens your perspectives
Preparation for the workplace – transferrable skills
Springboard to further education, e.g.
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Graduate Diploma (Primary)
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PGE (Secondary)
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Masters and PhD programmes
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The study abroad destinations
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Professional vocationally oriented placements
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TEFL elective
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Small group size
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The key role of the LSU
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Attractiveness to employers
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Transferrable skills
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Undergraduate Dissertation as a capstone work
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Knowledge, Understanding and Intellectual
Skills
 Demonstrate systematic knowledge of keys aspects
of the relevant disciplines studied during the degree.
 Appreciate the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of
knowledge
 Use appropriate methodology to critically evaluate
information, arguments and assumptions.
 Frame and address problems, questions and issues,
being aware of the environment and context in which
they exist.
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Transferrable Skills
 Autonomous learners
 Use and develop knowledge, understanding and skills
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to contribute effectively in the workplace
Make responsible decisions
Provide effective organisation
Communicate clearly and accurately in English.
Use information technology and information literacy
skills to search for, exchange, process and evaluate
information
Continually evaluate learning and performance for
on-going personal and professional development
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Small friendly college
Individual attention to students
Accessible
Limerick – compact, safe, affordable , accessible
Good reputation
Great staff
Excellent facilities
Excellent retention rates – 96.5% on the BA,
one of the highest in the country
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Visit our Facebook pages
 Mary Immaculate College Limerick
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And our website
 www.mic.ul.ie