Education, Business Studies and Religious Studies Mary Immaculate College

Overview

Why study on this programme?

Graduates of the  Education, Business Studies and Religious Studies program at University of Limerick will:

• Demonstrate subject knowledge, curriculum process and content, and professional knowledge
• Engage in critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving, reflection and self-evaluation
• Engage in planning, teaching, learning, assessment, classroom management and organisation for the classroom and the school as a learning organisation
• Articulate a commitment to and vision for the development of the uniqueness of the pupil in all its dimensions
• Integrate and apply knowledge skills, attitudes and values in complex and unpredictable educational settings
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skill and a readiness to be leaders and innovators of curriculum change

• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong personal and professional development and actively participate in professional learning communities

Modules and Undergraduate Dissertation

Students are educated in the most current methodologies and technologies available to enhance the teaching of their subject areas at post-primary level. The degree programme includes four years of modules in Business Studies and Religious Studies. These are taken concurrently with education modules which include theoretical, pedagogical and professional studies along with a number of school placement experiences.

This programme places great emphasis on teaching and research and as part of their development as research-active teachers, students undertake an Undergraduate Dissertation. The Dissertation can be in either Education or a Subject discipline. Students begin the preparation for the dissertation in Year 3 where they undertake their research methods module.

Career Opportunities

The  Education, Business Studies and Religious Studies program at University of Limerick prepares graduates for their roles in all areas of professional life in education.

The following list demonstrates just some of the careers our graduates have pursued:

• Post-primary teacher
• Retail Management
• Banking
• Marketing and PR
• Human Resource Management
• Training and Development
• Educational Management
• Sales
• Entrepreneurship
• Administrative positions in faith-based organisations
• Parish and diocesan pastoral assistants and administrators