1. Open Evening January 2013

2.  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)  Foundation Studies

3.  Subjects do not need to be chosen in advance  Choose 4 of the 13 subjects – no 1 st 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.  Yr 1 4 subjects + Foundation Studies  Yr 2 2 subjects + one elective  Yr 3Off campus / Study abroad  Yr 42 subjects + Undergraduate Dissertation

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

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

10.  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.  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.  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.  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.  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

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