BSc Mathematics and Computer Science (with Education)
At the Mathematics and Computer Science (with Education) programme from Maynooth University you will study a four-year Science degree, while also completing 60 credits in Education. After four years you are awarded a BSc Mathematics and Computer Science (with Education) degree – a level 8 honours degree.
Duration
5 years
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
€15,000 per year
Location
Maynooth, Ireland
The programme
You now 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 be a fully qualified second-level computer science and mathematics teacher up to Leaving Certificate level. Through this pathway you are fully qualified after five years rather than taking the six year route (details of the six-year route are outlined in the next bullet point above).
Career Options
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.
Courses Included
- After four years of concurrent Mathematics, Computer Science and Education studies, students may graduate with a Level 8 honours degree in Mathematics and Computer Science (with Education)
- To become a fully qualified Mathematics and Computer Science teacher, students must complete a fifth year of study at Masters level – the Professional Master of Education
- Once you reach the required standards after 4th year, the place in 5th year is guaranteed