Computer Science and Mathematical Studies University of Galway

Overview

Graduates of the Computer Science and Mathematical Studies programme of the University of Galway will develop innovation, creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning while also contributing to the advancement of technology and society.

Careers

The BA Education (Computer Science and Mathematical Studies) programme combines a strong foundation in education, computer science and mathematics. Studying the combination of computer science, mathematics and education provides ample room for innovation, creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning, while also contributing to the advancement of technology and society as a whole.  You will study the three discipline throughout the four year programme.  In first year students study core education, computing and mathematics principles. All module start from a common baseline, whether you are an experience programmer of not.  In second year students attend modules from the three disciplines. Education classes sizes are generally small, and the computer science and mathematics modules are attended by students from various programmes across the university. In third year students continue with the combination of education, computer science and mathematics modules in both semester one and semester two. In final year students take a block school placement in a post-primary school anywhere in Ireland, during the first semester. Second semester is a combination of computer science and mathematics modules, including a final year project.