BSC MATHEMATICS WITH EDUCATION (MED)

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Qualification
Bachelor Of Science Degree
CAO Points
420
CAO/MU Apply code
MH212
Award Type and NFQ level
Undergraduate Degree (8)
Study Mode
Full time
Closing Date
01 July 2025
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Overview

If you are interested in a career as a second-level Mathematics and Applied Mathematics teacher, this may be the degree for you.

You will study with the Maynooth University Department of Education who are committed to reflecting on and interrogating the purposes, principles and values underpinning educational policy, practice and theory. You will take a five year route to second-level teaching instead of a six-year route.

Why choose this degree?
As an undergraduate, you will study a four-year Science degree, while also completing 60 credits in Education.
After four years you are awarded a BSc Mathematics (with Education) degree - a level 8 honours degree.

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 (with Education) degree, you are guaranteed your place in this postgraduate year. At the end of year five of your studies, you will have achieved, in addition to your level 8 higher degree, a level 9 professional masters qualification. You will be a fully qualified second-level mathematics and applied mathematics teacher, recognised by the Teaching Council to teach up to Leaving Certificate level. Through this pathway you are fully qualified after five years rather than taking the six year route.
    • An alternative, six-year route to second-level teaching is available. You can take the BSc Bachelor of Science degree (MH201) for four years and then apply for the Level 9 Professional Master of Education degree. The PME is a two-year, full-time programme designed to qualify graduates to teach at second level. Entry to the PME is competitive and is not guaranteed to graduates of the BSc Bachelor of Science degree.

    Course structure

    Duration: 5 years (4 years BSc + 1 year PME)

    Duration: 4 years + 1 year postgraduate study

    Study for four years as an undergraduate for a two-subject Science degree, while also completing 60 credits in Education. After four years you are awarded a BSc Mathematics (with Education) degree - a level 8 honours degree. To become a fully qualified teacher, you must complete one further year.

    • After four years of concurrent Mathematics and Education studies, students may graduate with a Level 8 honours degree in Mathematics (with Education)
    • To become a fully qualified Mathematics and Applied Mathematics teacher, students must complete a fifth year of study at Masters level - the Professional Master of Education. Having graduated with the Level 8 BSc Mathematics (with Education) degree after four years, you are guaranteed a place in year five - the one year Level 9 Professional Master of Education. At the end of year five, you will be a fully qualified and registered second level teacher.
    • Once you reach the required standards after 4th year, the place in 5th year is guaranteed.
    • Students have the option of transferring to MH212 MCS Mathematics and Computer Science (with Education) at the end of year 1

    Disclaimer
    The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
    The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.

    After Undergraduation

    After graduation
    >MH212 MED: fully qualified second-level mathematics and applied mathematics teacher up to Leaving Certificate level.

    Visit the Department website for more information about postgraduate options.

    Entry Requirements

    Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 and 4O6/H7, Irish, English and Science subject (one of Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry) and H4 Mathematics*

    *Students admitted to MH212 are required to have H4 Mathematics to register for MED.

    This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.

    Entry requirements table

    Subject

    Required

    Ordinary Level Grade

    Higher Level Grade

    Irish

    Yes

    O6

    H7

    English

    Yes

    O6

    H7

    Language

    No

    N/A

    N/A

    Mathematics

    Yes

    N/A

    H4

    Science

    Yes

    O6

    H7

    * This course requires 2 additional subjects.

    Visit the International Office website for details.

    Mature Applicants

    Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21.

    Click here to be taken to our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on that page outlines application steps for this degree.

    Mature applicants who have a disability

    If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any required written exercise/interview which may form part of your application assessment please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.

    For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

    Mature applicant deadline: 01 February 2025

    Leaving Certificate Applicants

    Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 and 4O6/H7, Irish, English and Science subject (one of Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry) and H4 Mathematics*

    *Students admitted to MH212 are required to have H4 Mathematics to register for MED. MH212 Round 1 Points 2024: 420

    CAO applicants may also consider the BSc MH201 degree as another potential route into MH212. There is a potential transfer pathway from 1st year MH201 Science to 2nd year MH212 MED Mathematics (with Education). More details about potential MH201 transfer opportunities.

    Garda Vetting

    Offers of places on this programme are subject to a satisfactory background check by the National Vetting Bureau.

    HEAR and DARE

    DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.

    HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.

    Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

    How to apply

    APPLY TO THE CAO - WWW.CAO.IE

    The application process depends on the type of applicant you are.

    Click here for all information about how to apply.

    CAO applicants may also consider the BSc MH201 degree as another potential route into MH212. There is a potential transfer pathway from 1st year MH201 Science to 2nd year MH212 MED Mathematics (with Education). More details about potential MH201 transfer opportunities.

    Categories of applicant:

    • School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
    • Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
    • EU/EFTA/UK students
    • International students (outside the EU)
    • QQI (Further Education) students
    • Transferring students
    • Deferring students

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