Bachelor of Arts Education (Computer Science and Mathematical Studies)

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.

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