Studying at St Mary’s University College
BEd Post-Primary Degree Programme
The Bachelor of Education is a four-year honours programme designed to equip students for successful careers in the teaching profession.
Initial Teacher education at St Mary’s follows a competence based model.
In our teacher education courses, we are dedicated to the formation of teachers who demonstrate:
- A genuine fondness and compassion for children, coupled with a keen sensitivity to their needs;
- Enthusiasm for teaching and a steadfast commitment to the educational process;
- Belief in the promotion of equal opportunities, acknowledging differences based on race, religion, sex, class, or disability, and a commitment to adopting non-discriminatory practices in all these aspects;
- Willingness to learn, coupled with openness to change and innovation;
- A vibrant intellect and a diverse range of cultural and other interests.
Subject Study Options
St Mary’s BEd Post-Primary degree programme enables you to continue studying an academic specialism, as well as learning how to teach your chosen subject
The value of the teaching profession
Children and young people will always need and deserve excellent teachers. It is their right as individuals, it is the expectation of their parents and it is necessary for the future well-being of our society.
A Nurturing Environment
St Mary’s is well-known for the quality of pastoral care it provides for its students. As a relatively small institution, lecturers know their students very well and are accessible and approachable.
High quality learning experience
As a specialist institution, St Mary’s has a long-established reputation for delivering a high-quality learning experience. Our lecturers are passionate about the liberating power of education, and are committed to seeing our students flourish.
Subject Study
At St Mary’s students can study a subject specialism that they love whilst attaining a professional teaching qualification.
School Experience
School experience is an integral element of the BEd programme which provides extensive opportunities for students to develop their teaching competences.
Religious Education Certificate
The Religious Education Certificate course, which is optional, seeks to enable student teachers to be well prepared for their role in Catholic schools. Teaching in Religious Education is based on both sacred scripture and the tradition of the church.
Shared Education
BEd students at St Mary’s and Stranmillis University Colleges engage in joint learning activities on the themes of diversity and mutual understanding. Some of the activities are led by school principals.
We wish our graduates in teacher education to be advocates for collaboration and sharing between schools.
Join us for an Open Day
Explore the campus and meet the students and lecturers to experience first-hand the quality of education St Mary’s can offer.
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