Bachelor of Arts Education (Computer Science and Mathematical Studies)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
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Course Overview
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.
Program Outline
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
Curriculum Information
Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).
Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Glossary of Terms
Credits
You must earn a defined number of credits (aka ECTS) to complete each year of your course. You do this by taking all of its required modules as well as the correct number of optional modules to obtain that year's total number of credits.
Module
An examinable portion of a subject or course, for which you attend lectures and/or tutorials and carry out assignments. E.g. Algebra and Calculus could be modules within the subject Mathematics. Each module has a unique module code eg. MA140.
Subject
Some courses allow you to choose subjects, where related modules are grouped together. Subjects have their own required number of credits, so you must take all that subject's required modules and may also need to obtain the remainder of the subject's total credits by choosing from its available optional modules.
Optional
A module you may choose to study.
Required
A module that you must study if you choose this course (or subject).
Required Core Subject
A subject you must study because it's integral to that course.
Semester
Most courses have 2 semesters (aka terms) per year, so a three-year course will have six semesters in total. For clarity, this page will refer to the first semester of year 2 as 'Semester 3'.
Year 1 (60 Credits)
RequiredED109:
Principles of Second-Level Mathematics- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
ED1000:
Preparing to Teach- 10 Credits - Semester 1
Required
ED1103:
Philosophy and History of Irish Education- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
MA131:
Mathematical Skills- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
MA133:
Analysis and Algebra 1- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
CT1101:
Programming I- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
CT1100:
Computer Systems- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
MA135:
Analysis and Algebra 2- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Required
CT1102:
Programming II- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Required
ED117:
Introduction to Educational Sciences- 10 Credits - Semester 2
Year 2 (60 Credits)
RequiredED2004:
Methodologies 1- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Required
ED2003:
Curriculum & Assessment- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Required
MA211:
Calculus I- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Required
CT2101:
Object Oriented Programming I- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Required
CT2105:
Web-based Information Systems- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Required
ST2001:
Statistics for Data Science 1- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Optional
ST2002:
Statistics for Data Science 2- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Required
ED2005:
Methodologies 2- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Required
CT2102:
Object Oriented Programming II- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Required
MA203:
Linear Algebra- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Required
ED292:
Practical Teaching Programme 2- 15 Credits - Semester 3
Year 3 (60 Credits)
RequiredED303:
Practical Teaching Programme 3a- 5 Credits - Semester 5
Required
MA313:
Linear Algebra I- 5 Credits - Semester 5
Required
CT230:
Database Systems I- 5 Credits - Semester 5
Required
MA284:
Discrete Mathematics- 5 Credits - Semester 5
Required
ED302:
Curriculum & Assessment- 5 Credits - Semester 5
Required
ST2002:
Statistics for Data Science 2- 5 Credits - Semester 6
Required
ED304:
Professional Studies: Integrated Project- 5 Credits - Semester 6
Required
ED3003:
Research Dissertation Part 1- 5 Credits - Semester 6
Required
CT2104:
Web Application Development- 5 Credits - Semester 6
Required
CT2103:
Systems Analysis & Design- 5 Credits - Semester 6
Required
ED305:
Psychology, Sociology & Catering for Diversity- 10 Credits - Semester 5
Year 4 (60 Credits)
OptionalCT413:
Final Year Project- 10 Credits - Semester 7
Required
ED4001:
Research Dissertation Part 2- 10 Credits - Semester 7
Required
ED413:
Block Teaching Practice- 20 Credits - Semester 7
Optional
MA212:
Calculus II- 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional
MA334:
Geometry- 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional
CT866:
Computer Communications- 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional
MA302:
Complex Variable- 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional
CT411:
Multi-Media Development- 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional
CT117:
Final Year Project- 10 Credits - Semester 8
Optional
CT328:
Final Year Project- 10 Credits - Semester 8
Why Choose This Course?
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.
Read a recent profile here in the Irish Independent of current student Evan Doyle.
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.
About University of Galway
Founded in 1845, we've been inspiring students for 178 years. University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching.
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 level in the Leaving
Certificate, including Irish, English, another Language and Mathematics, and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
A minimum H6 or O2 Grade in Mathematics is also a requirement.