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Year 1

Active approaches to teaching Literacy and Numeracy in the primary school
Mandatory module
MCS1011
Curriculum Studies: the Northern Ireland Curriculum in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1
Mandatory module
MCS1012
Foundation Studies in Physical and Biological Sciences (Primary)
Mandatory module
MSC1012
Philosophical and historical perspectives on educational development and practice – Primary
Mandatory module
MES1011
School Experience and Understanding pupils, schools and teachers-Primary
Mandatory module
MSW1011

Year 2

Students take all modules on either the “Year 2” or “Year 2 – European Outreach Alternative” pathway

Aspects of the Primary Curriculum
Mandatory module
MCS2014
Biological, Physical and Chemical Interactions in the Environment (Primary)
Mandatory module
MSC2012
Issues in Literacy and Numeracy
Mandatory module
MCS2013
Promoting learning in schools and classrooms – Primary
Mandatory module
MSW2013
Psychological perspectives on teaching and learning: understanding how children think and learn
Mandatory module
MES2013

Year 2 – European Outreach Alternative

Biological, Physical and Chemical Interactions in the Environment (European Outreach)
Mandatory module
MSC2082
Curriculum Studies (European Outreach)
Mandatory module
MCS2080
European Outreach Primary 5
Mandatory module
MEO2008
Psychological perspectives and promoting learning in schools and classrooms – Primary
Mandatory module
MES2081

Year 3

Environmental Science: Systems and Solutions
Mandatory module
MSC3033
Perspectives on Ethology
Mandatory module
MSC3013
Promoting high quality Literacy and Numeracy teaching and learning
Mandatory module
MCS3015
School Experience and meeting the needs of learners 3-11
Mandatory module
MSW3015
Sociological perspectives on teaching and learning: homes, schools and society – Primary
Mandatory module
MES3015

Year 4

Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice – Primary
Mandatory module
MES3020
Ensuring achievement in Literacy and Numeracy
Mandatory module
MCS3017
Professional Enquiry for Improvement (The Capstone) – Primary
Mandatory module
MES3029
School Experience and developing leadership for learning – Primary
Mandatory module
MSW3017

Year 4 – Optional

Students on the IME pathway take MCS3022 and one other module. All other students select three modules (not including MCS3022).

Current Issues in the Primary Curriculum for Irish-medium Education
MCS3022
Curriculum Studies: Art and Design Education
MCS3024
Developing the Primary Curriculum – Drama
MCS3027
Developing the Primary Curriculum – Community Engagement and Service
MCS3026
Developing the Primary Curriculum – History/ Geography
MCS3021
Developing the Primary Curriculum – Music
MCS3018
Developing the Primary Curriculum – PE
MCS3019
Developing the Primary Curriculum: Science
MCS3025

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