Mathematics and Computer Science (with Education) Maynooth University

Overview

Why choose this  Mathematics and Computer Science (with Education) programme from Maynooth University ? 

You have two pathways open to you:

• You can choose to exit your studies with your level 8 qualification and take a different path in your education or career.

• You can continue with your studies to become a fully qualified teacher. This means you complete one further year of study at postgraduate level - required in order to meet the Teaching Council requirements to be registered as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) in two subjects. Having graduated with your Level 8 BSc Mathematics and Computer Science (with Education) degree, you are guaranteed your place in this postgraduate year. At the end of year five of your studies, you will have achieved, in addition to your level 8 higher degree, a level 9 professional masters qualification. You will be a fully qualified second-level mathematics and computer science teacher, recognised by the Teaching Council to teach up to Leaving Certificate level. Through this pathway you are fully qualified after five years rather than taking the six year route.

• An alternative, six-year route to second-level teaching is available. You can take the BSc Bachelor of Science (MH201) degree for four years and then apply for the Level 9 Professional Master of Education degree. The PME is a two-year, full-time programme designed to qualify graduates to teach at second level. Entry to the PME is competitive and is not guaranteed to graduates of the BSc Bachelor of Science degree.

Career

Graduates of the Mathematics and Computer Science (with Education) programme from Maynooth University will be qualified to teach mathematics and computer science up to Leaving Certificate Higher Level. Graduates apply to the Teaching Council of Ireland for registration.