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.