BA Mathematics & Education
The BA in Mathematics and Education is a four-year, fulltime honours degree programme which incorporates a teacher training qualification and opportunities for practical teaching experience throughout the four years of its duration. Graduates of the programme will be qualified mathematicians and will be recognised by the Teaching Council of Ireland as qualified postprimary teachers of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The programme is jointly run by the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics and the School of Education of NUI Galway. It has been created as a response to the growing need for excellent Mathematics teachers in Irish post-primary schools as well as a general need for qualified mathematicians. For further information click here.
BSc Education - Design Graphics & Construction
The BSc of Education in Design Graphics and Construction is a dynamic and engaging Level 8 honours degree programme for those who enjoy woodworking, design and technical graphics and want to teach these subjects at Junior and Leaving Certificate level in post-primary schools in Ireland.
Graduates of this programme obtain excellent skills in technology, design, technical graphics and construction principles to enable them to develop into exceptional teachers and educationalists. Information communication technology (ICT) is embedded in all aspects of the programme and students develop a comprehensive ePortfolio.
Alongside a theoretical understanding of education, students develop teaching skills and classroom management techniques in line with best international practice. Practical teaching experience will be gained through school placement blocks and simulated classroom scenarios in each year of the programme. For further information click here.
Graduates of this programme obtain excellent skills in technology, design, technical graphics and construction principles to enable them to develop into exceptional teachers and educationalists. Information communication technology (ICT) is embedded in all aspects of the programme and students develop a comprehensive ePortfolio.
Alongside a theoretical understanding of education, students develop teaching skills and classroom management techniques in line with best international practice. Practical teaching experience will be gained through school placement blocks and simulated classroom scenarios in each year of the programme. For further information click here.