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BA in Education, Business Studies & Accounting

The BA in Education, Business Studies and Accounting programme (post-primary) is a four-year, full-time, undergraduate concurrent teacher education degree (Level 8), currently offered at MIC, St Patrick’s Campus, Thurles. Graduates are qualified to teach Business Studies and Accounting to honours Leaving Certificate level.

Graduates of the programme 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 & Undergraduate Dessertation
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 Accounting. 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. 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
This programme is accredited by the Teaching Council and has been developed in response to the growing need for excellence in teaching at post-primary level. The programme 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
Accountant in industry or practice
Accounting Technician
Retail Management
Procurement Management
Inventory Management
Fund Accounting
Banking
Marketing and PR
Human Resource Management
Training and Development
Educational Management
Sales
Entrepreneurship

Campus Information

Thurles Campus

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Mary Immaculate College is an autonomous, university-level, Catholic College of Education and the Liberal Arts. Founded in 1898, and linked academically with the University of Limerick, MIC is the oldest higher education institution in Limerick.

Significant expansion in recent decades has seen the College’s menu of educational programmes expand across two impressive campuses, one based in the heart of Limerick City and one in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The diverse student community is made up of more than 5,000 learners, participating in twelve undergraduate degree programmes and a wide range of postgraduate programmes up to and including doctoral level. Academic staff members engage in professional academic research activities, and research underpins all teaching and learning at the College.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Metro State Boards or Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE), with first-division/class standing and a minimum average grade of 70%.

A language other than English and Mathematics must be taken as a subject up to Grade X.
Where there is a specific subject requirement for a specific programme (e.g. Math, Physics, French, etc.), a minimum grade of 70% in that subject at Grade XII is required.

Matriculation Examinations
From European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved.
Irish Leaving Certificate English
Ordinary Level Grade D or above
TOEFL
580 (paper-based) or 90 (internet-based)
IELTS
Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component.
*Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS (or equivalent TOEFL/Duolingo). General IELTS will not be accepted.
ETAPP (English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes): Grade C1
GCE ‘O’ Level English Language/ GCSE English Language: Grade C or above
University of Cambridge ESOL
Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English - Grade B
GCE Examination Boards
Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations - Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate - School Certificate Pass 1-6.
University of London
Entrance and School Examinations Council - School Certificate Pass 1-6.
PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic
A minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59).
Duolingo English Test (DET)
The minimum score of 110 with no less than 100 in any component. An interview may also be required in conjunction with this test for certain programmes.
Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements.
If students do not meet the English language requirements above, there are a range of short-term English language programmes offered at MIC.

Mary Immaculate College

Limerick , Limerick ,Ireland