Computer Science, Mathematics and Education (Hons) University College Dublin

Overview

If you are interested in Mathematics and Computer Science, and think you might like to teach these subjects at post-primary level, then this Computer Science, Mathematics and Education (Hons) programme offered at University College Dublin may be for you. It is designed so that you study mathematics, computer science and education in an integrated manner. 

The four-year BSc Computer Science, Mathematics & Education leads directly to the one-year MSc Mathematics and Science Education. On completion of both degrees, you should be fully qualified to teach Computer Science and Mathematics to Higher Level Leaving Certificate Level.

Careers

After graduating with their BSc, students proceed to the MSc in Mathematics & Science Education.

Placements are integrated into this 5-year course from first year, with all undergraduate placements arranged for you. Care is taken to gradually introduce you to school placements, to enable you to build your knowledge and confidence before teaching a class of pupils.

During the last two years of the course, students complete year-long placements at two different post-primary schools. These placements are designed so that students not only obtain teaching experience, but also gain a whole-of-school experience through participating in parent-teacher meetings, timetabling etc. The complete five-year course is fully accredited by the Teaching Council in Mathematics and Computer Science.