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BA in Liberal Arts (MI 004)

Open Evening January 2013. BA in Liberal Arts (MI 004). Gaeilge * English French Studies German Studies Mathematics & Computer Studies Music * History Geography. Media & Communication Studies Psychology Philosophy Theology & Religious Studies Léann Dúchais (1 st Year Only)

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BA in Liberal Arts (MI 004)

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  1. Open Evening January 2013 BA in Liberal Arts (MI 004)

  2. Gaeilge* English French Studies German Studies Mathematics & Computer Studies Music* History Geography Media & Communication Studies Psychology Philosophy Theology & Religious Studies LéannDúchais(1st Year Only) Foundation Studies First Year Arts Subjects

  3. General Information • Subjects do not need to be chosen in advance • Choose 4 of the 13 subjects – no 1st Year limits • Entrance assessment for music • New beginners programmes in French and German • Full Degree in Psychology recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland • Our BA is recognised by Teaching Council • Points in the region of 370 • Direct entry for mature students, students with disabilities and from some FETAC courses

  4. Course Structure • Yr 1 4 subjects + Foundation Studies • Yr 2 2 subjects + one elective • Yr 3 Off campus / Study abroad • Yr 4 2 subjects + Undergraduate Dissertation

  5. Foundation Studies • All 1st Year BA students take Foundation Studies • This course aims to give students an essential grounding in Academic Writing and IT skills

  6. Second Year – subject groupings • Group 1: German Studies and Theology & Religious Studies • Group 2: French Studies and History • Group 3: Mathematics and English • Group 4: Gaeilge and Philosophy • Group 5: Psychology and Music • Group 6: Media & Communication Studies and Geography

  7. Electives • Current electives: • TEFL (qualifies students to teach English as a Foreign Language) • IT • Irish Studies • Gender Studies

  8. Austria Switzerland Sweden UK France Germany Spain Poland Portugal Italy Belgium Denmark Finland Netherlands Study Abroad We have approx. 50 Erasmus partner universities in Europe, in the following countries: We also have exchange links with partner universities in Canada, USA and Australia. We are developing links with Korea and China

  9. College Life • Class – Lectures & Tutorials • Study • Critical thinking • Physical, Emotional & Mental Health • Other supports (LSU, Medical Centre, Students’ Union, Counselling, Chaplaincy) • Relationships & Socialising

  10. Benefits of a Liberal Arts Degree • Very wide range of careers • Education for life • Broadens your horizons • Deepens your insights • Widens your perspectives • Preparation for the workplace – transferrable skills • Springboard to further education, e.g. • Graduate Diploma (Primary) • PGE (Secondary) • Masters and PhD programmes

  11. Benefits of MI004 at Mary I • The study abroad destinations   • Professional vocationally oriented placements • TEFL elective • Small group size • The key role of the LSU • Attractiveness to employers • Transferrable skills • Undergraduate Dissertation as a capstone work

  12. Our BA Graduates’ skillsets (1) • Knowledge, Understanding and Intellectual Skills • Demonstrate systematic knowledge of keys aspects of the relevant disciplines studied during the degree. • Appreciate the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge • Use appropriate methodology to critically evaluate information, arguments and assumptions. • Frame and address problems, questions and issues, being aware of the environment and context in which they exist.

  13. Our BA Graduates’ skillsets (2) • Transferrable Skills • Autonomous learners • Use and develop knowledge, understanding and skills to contribute effectively in the workplace • Make responsible decisions • Provide effective organisation • Communicate clearly and accurately in English. • Use information technology and information literacy skills to search for, exchange, process and evaluate information • Continually evaluate learning and performance for on-going personal and professional development

  14. Advantages of coming to Mary I • Small friendly college • Individual attention to students • Accessible • Limerick – compact, safe, affordable , accessible • Good reputation • Great staff • Excellent facilities • Excellent retention rates – 96.5% on the BA, one of the highest in the country

  15. Visit our Facebook pages • Mary Immaculate College Limerick • And our website • www.mic.ul.ie

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