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1 Mater Dei Institute of Education Dublin City University Undergraduate Prospectus 2015

2 Open days will take place on Friday 14th & Saturday 15th Glasnevin Campus Saturday 15th St Patrick s Campus Staff and students of MDI will be available to meet applicants, parents, guidance counsellors and those applying through the many different entry routes (e.g. Mature, HEAR, DARE, FETAC, etc.)

3 Contents This prospectus contains information about MDI courses in DCU. Further information about DCU Student Services and Supports is available in the main DCU prospectus, see Welcome from Director of Mater Dei Institute 4 Alert List 5 School Liaison 6 SU President Statement 6 Bachelor of Religious Education and English [BRELED] (DC010) 10 Bachelor of Religious Education and History [BRELED] (DC011) 12 Bachelor of Religious Education and Music [BRELED] (DC012) 14 Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) (DC009 and DC291-DC296) 16 Course Requirements 26 BA in Theology and Lifelong Education (evening / modular) 32 Postgraduate Studies 34 Incorporation Statement All first year undergraduate students entering Mater Dei Institute in September 2015 will register as students of DCU. It is anticipated that incoming DCU registered students taking courses provided by MDI will be located on the DCU Campuses. MDI is located in Drumcondra on Clonliffe Road, approximately a 10 minute walk from the St. Patrick s Campus. The DCU Institute of Education, housed on the St Patrick s campus in a new, state-of-the-art facility will provide both initial Teacher Education and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for teachers across the full education spectrum, preparing teachers for denominational, non-denominational and multi-denominational education. The vision, scale and expertise of this Institute give it the potential to transform the face of education in Ireland. It will be a flagship education centre partnering with international leaders. For more information on the Incorporation project see dcuincorporation.ie 1

4 HOW Will You Change? Your time at DCU will turn your life upside down, in a great way. You ll learn new skills, acquire new knowledge, make new friends, experience new things and set course for the rest of your life.

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6 Director s Welcome Choosing an undergraduate course of study is probably the most important decision you will make in the coming months. I wish you well in making your choice. The New DCU Mater Dei was founded 50 years ago and has an established tradition of excellence in teacher education. Since 1999 it has been a College of DCU. Now, Mater Dei, together with St Patrick s College, Drumcondra and Church of Ireland College of Education are planning to join with Dublin City University in a process known as The DCU Incorporation. This development will lead to an enhanced faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in DCU and a new fifth Faculty the DCU Institute of Education - which will be the largest faculty of Education in both Ireland and the United Kingdom. From 2015 incoming undergraduate students will register as students of DCU for courses offered either fully or in part by MDI. This will provide you with a unique and enriching student experience based upon the best of both worlds a full university experience at DCU, one of the top young 50 universities worldwide (QS Top 50 under ), accompanied by being grounded in the MDI tradition of teacher education. Teacher Education and The Arts Concurrent initial teacher education courses for future second level teachers is what we do. We also contribute to arts degrees in the wider DCU community. If you are presently in school perhaps one of our graduates is teaching you Religious Education, English, History or Music. Talk to them about their MDI experience. They have walked the path that you are considering they know the route. We take seriously the fact that our students have entrusted us with three or four years of their life and we honour that commitment. In terms of initial teacher education a concurrent approach means that you master your academic subjects at the same time as developing the professional skills of a second level teacher. This is a proven approach that is graduated upon completing the course you will meet the requirements for registration with the Teaching Council as a newly qualified teacher. Student Focused Environment Of course your undergraduate years are about more than academic achievement and professional development they are also about you as a person. We can offer you an enriching and challenging academic community with opportunities to make life-long friends, engage in sport and cultural events, become involved in initiatives that promote social justice and equity, develop ethically and spiritually, inform your career choices and be part of a bigger university community with award winning facilities. We are proud of our staff and students; though small we are the largest centre of activity for Religious Education and Religious Studies in Europe. Our academic staff are highly research active and over 95% hold doctoral qualifications (the highest percentage in the country). Our administrative staff work collegially with academic staff to together provide you will an attentive and caring service. Values and Meaning If you choose a DCU course offered by Mater Dei you will probably be studying Religious Education (RE) and Theology. We prepare teachers of all faiths and none to teach a state syllabus in RE that is open to second level pupils. No matter what personal worldview defines your identity, you will be made welcome on these courses. We will accompany you in an open search for meaning and values as you critically reflect upon the religious and secular traditions that define identity, provide the common ground for communities and contribute to social, economic and cultural life. You will also be prepared to be a teacher of either English or History or Music, subjects which contribute in their own unique way to our personal, national and global heritage. Further details of our undergraduate courses may be found on our website where you will also find details of our postgraduate and doctoral degrees (in case you are thinking a little further ahead). Thank you for considering Mater Dei in the new DCU. You will be part of something new, visionary and exciting. Make the choice that is right for you. Dr. Andrew G McGrady Director

7 Alert List Please note the following important changes in the prospectus since last year Mater Dei Institute of Education (MDI), St Patrick s College, Drumcondra (SPD), and the Church of Ireland College of Education (CICE), are planning to become part of Dublin City University (DCU) from The process to bring the four institutions together has commenced. An important step in this process will occur in September 2015 when all incoming MDI and SPD first year undergraduate students will register as DCU students. MDI courses have been assigned new DCU CAO codes. These DCU codes should be used when making your CAO application. Details of all MDI courses, their old codes and new DCU CAO codes are given below: Course Bachelor of Religious Education & English Bachelor of Religious Education & History Bachelor of Religious Education & Music Bachelor of Arts in Irish Studies & Religious Studies* Old CAO Code MD201 MD301 MD401 MD500 New DCU CAO Code DC010 DC011 DC012 DC096 * Now incorporated into the Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) Course within which students may select Irish Studies and Theology & Religious Studies as their subject combination. NEW COURSE Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) (DC009 and DC291-DC296) (see page 16) This new, three or four-year joint honours degree course provides you with a unique combination of subject choices. Students taking DC009 choose two subjects from a large range of possible combinations, all of which are designed to provide you with the knowledge you will need to engage fully with the complex world in which we live. The course provides students with exciting subject knowledge and an opportunity to develop intellectually and personally. DC291-DC296 offers a combination of English, Gaeilge, Geography, History, Theology & Religious Studies, Law, Politics, Media Studies, a foreign language or Irish Studies. You can take a combination of two subjects. For example, students selecting DC291 will choose Media Studies and either English or International Languages or Politics. This course will allow you to acquire the transferable skills that are at the centre of today s world of work. The intellectual and social experience which the course provides will permit you to graduate as a confident and articulate person. The course equips students to undertake a wide variety of roles in education, communication, management, and many other walks of life. Changes to FETAC Course Entry Requirements FETAC have redesigned some awards. FETAC applicants are requested to check the relevant course section of the DCU prospectus. Further information on FETAC qualifications and scoring can be obtained on PAGE OF THE CAO HANDBOOK 4 5

8 School Liaison We are here to let you know about the opportunities available at DCU. There are a lot of courses to choose from and our job is to help you with those choices, whether it s by talking directly to you, your parents or a school guidance counsellor. We attend many information fairs around the country. Students at DCU come from all over Ireland, many from schools that we have visited. If you would like us to visit your school to advise students on our courses and give an insight into university and student life, we d be delighted to come. We will tailor our visit to your requirements, satisfying the interests of students, guidance counsellors and teachers alike. Open Days This year DCU is holding its Open Days on Friday, 14 November and Saturday, 15 November For further information, visit Campus tours If you can t make our Open Days, the School Liaison team will still welcome your group to DCU. Simply contact us in advance to arrange your visit. Information session for guidance counsellors An information session for guidance counsellors is being organised for Friday 14th November as part of our Open Day, where the School Liaison team and faculty members discuss admissions, CAO changes, DCU courses, graduate opportunities and new developments. Please contact us if you would like to attend. While we are in transition School Visits To organise a visit to your school, please contact: T +353 (0) / 6518 (Mater Dei) E mdi.admissions@dcu.ie Campus Tours To arrange a Glasnevin and/or St Patrick s campus tour, please contact: T +353 (0) / 6846 (Glasnevin campus) E studenthelp@dcu.ie Or T +353 (0) / 2025 (St Patrick s campus) SU President Statement Course Requirements It s a great time to be a DCU student! In preparation for 2015/16, the Students Unions of Mater Dei, DCU, and St. Pat s have been working very closely to make your experience even more memorable. There has always been a strong link between these unions, given our location and history, not to mention the relationships built around our Clubs and Societies. Together we have worked on improving our services and general accessibility to students and this year we will be working even more closely together to give you the unforgettable student experience that you can expect. Each of the three colleges has been renowned for its student friendly atmosphere, vibrant campus and level of student engagement and we are looking forward to bringing all of these great qualities together. When you get here, you ll see what we mean! Full details on entry requirements for EU/EEA and Non-EU students are available in the DCU main prospectus on pages This includes information for HEAR, DARE, FETAC, Mature and International applicants. Aoife Minnock President, Mater Dei Institute Students Union Clíodhna Daly President, St. Patrick s College Students Union Kenneth Browne President, DCU Students Union

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10 WHAT Will You Change? DCU believes deeply that our graduates have the power to transform the world around them. Every course is focused on making sure students develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to make a real life difference.

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12 Bachelor of Religious Education and English (BRelED) Second Level Teaching: How will you help the next generation reach their potential? Why DCU? Study at the largest and most innovative Institute of Education in Ireland and the UK. Specialised centre of excellence, with a rich history in Teacher Education it s what we do! 25% Teaching Placement preparing you to teach in the 21st-century classroom! You will be qualified to teach RE and English to Honours Leaving Certificate Level. Graduates are employed in key educational positions in Ireland, Europe and Internationally. About You Are you interested in playing a key role in the educational development of the next generation? This course, as well as preparing you in the two distinct areas of Religious Studies and English, will also place emphasis on teamwork, leadership, communication and creativity skills that will inspire you to work as a second-level teacher and also a variety of other professions. Additional Requirements The general entry requirements for admission to the University apply (see page 31). Understanding: Post-Primary Teacher Education The four-year Post Primary Teacher Education - Religious Education and English degree is a concurrent teacher education course meaning that the academic and professional formation of the teacher is integrated into all four years. This is in contrast with the consecutive model where students first complete an undergraduate degree and must then apply for entry to the Professional Masters in Education in order to qualify as a second level teacher. Garda vetting has been introduced for students who have unsupervised access to children and vulnerable adults as part of their studies at Dublin City University. Applicants must successfully pass the Garda vetting process in order to complete the process of registration. Course Structure A major attraction of this four-year course is that you will study in small class groups within the larger University context. Throughout the course students will cover four integrated areas: Foundational and Professional Studies in Education We offer a student-friendly, supportive, open, dynamic and practical approach to the study of Education. Given its diverse nature, the study of Education and Religious Education is exciting, engaging, and challenging; something that is reflected in the variety of modules on offer to students over the course of their four years. Teaching Including School Placements One of the most exciting and rewarding elements of the course is our hands-on approach to School Placement. Over the four years of the course students have an opportunity to gain valuable and extensive experience within a range of teaching and learning environments including engagement in observation of practice, micro-teaching, peerteaching, team-teaching and school based placement (in both primary and post-primary sectors). Students are supported throughout their professional development by experienced School Placement tutors, school-based cooperating teachers and METIS [a custom built web-based environment for School Placement). Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics provides a strong foundation for teaching Religious Education in second level schools and meets the subject criteria required by the Teaching Council. The subjects include core and choice: Ethics; Philosophy; Scripture; Systematic Theology; World Religions. Students are encouraged to critically engage with a wide range of topics and develop the skills to work in contexts of cultural and religious diversity. English Studying English Literature provides you with the skills to think creatively and intelligently about the fundamental roles played by storytelling and song-making in civilization. You will engage with a wide range of literature and become familiar with the vital characteristics and contexts of drama, poetry, film and fiction. You will study style and substance: what literature describes, but also how it does it. Our priority is developing your critical independence, enabling you to read and reflect on literary texts across traditions: from Greek tragedy to Breaking Bad, Jane Austen to Ross O Carroll-Kelly, Shakespeare to Kanye West. What Will I Study? YEAR ONE Education and School Placement Teaching Studies Foundational Psychology and Human Development Introduction to Religious Education School Placement Programme 1 Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics History of Christianity and Ecclesiology Sacramental Theology and Ritual Studies Introduction to the Bible Foundations of Ethics

13 Honours Bachelor Degree Additional Information This course will enable graduates to register with the Teaching Council of Ireland as newly qualified teachers (NQT). Graduates can apply immediately for employment in second level schools as teachers of Religious Education and English up to and including Honours Leaving Certificate level. Visit Us Online Contact Details Mr. Paul Hegarty T +353 (0) E paul.hegarty@dcu.ie Bachelor of Religious Education and English English Fictions Poetry: A User s Guide Irish Drama and its Contexts Academic Skills for Third Level YEAR TWO Education and School Placement Teaching Studies Intermediate Curriculum and Assessment Learning and Teaching Religious Education School Placement Programme 2 Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics Introduction to Philosophy Liturgy and Worship Prayer and Prophecy in Israel Christology: Systematic, Historical, and Interreligious Perspectives Justice and Peace Science and Religion The Letters of Paul English Shakespeare The Tragedy Comedy Complex Poetry in Context Great Books: How Canonicity Works YEAR THREE Education and School Placement Teaching Studies Advanced History and Philosophy of Education Religious Education: Theories and Approaches School Placement Programme 3 Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics World Religions Philosophy and Sociology of Religion The God Question Global Ethics Latin American Liberation Theology Taize: Theory and Practice of Ecumenism Islam: Beliefs and Practices Religion and Gender English Romanticism Gothic Modernism YEAR FOUR Education and School Placement Sociology of Education Religious Education: Integration Seminars School Placement 4 Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics Bioethics Ecumenism The Gospels of Luke and John Theological Anthropology Topics in Continental Philosophy English Postmodernism Reading Seminar Research Paper For a full list of subjects see CAO CODE(S) DC010 YEARS 4 MIN-POINTS 380 PLACES 45 What Our Graduates Say English for me was always fascinating; there were great lecturers and a wide variety of literature to engage with. Religion, while different to anything I had previously studied, was fascinating and thought provoking. Since graduating I have completed a Masters in Guidance and Counselling and I am now working full-time in Wexford as a Guidance Counsellor and teacher of RE and English. I put my career success down to the top-class education I received and the colleges reputation for training topquality teachers. Mick Weafer, BREDE (2007) Future Careers Second level Teacher (RE and English) Principal Educational Leadership Educational Administrator Consultant Broadcaster Journalism The Arts Poetry Chaplaincy Parish Ministry In these areas Post Primary Schools Government Departments Private Sector International Development Agencies Media Look online (website details at top of page) for more information about future careers in your chosen field 10 11

14 Bachelor of Religious Education and History (BRelED) Second Level Teaching: How will you help the next generation reach their potential? Why DCU? Study at the largest and most innovative Institute of Education in Ireland and the UK. Specialised centre of excellence, with a rich history in Teacher Education it s what we do! 25% Teaching Placement preparing you to teach in the 21st-century classroom! You will be qualified to teach RE and History to Honours Leaving Certificate Level. Graduates are employed in key educational positions in Ireland, Europe and Internationally. About You Are you interested in playing a key role in the educational development of the next generation? This course, as well as preparing you in the two distinct areas of Religious Studies and History, will also place emphasis on teamwork, leadership, communication and creativity skills that will inspire you to work as a second-level teacher and also a variety of other professions. Additional Requirements The general entry requirements for admission to the University apply (see page 31). Understanding: Post-Primary Teacher Education The four-year Post Primary Teacher Education - Religious Education and History degree is a concurrent teacher education course meaning that the academic and professional formation of the teacher is integrated into all four years. This is in contrast with the consecutive model where students first complete an undergraduate degree and must then apply for entry to the Professional Masters in Education in order to qualify as a second level teacher. Garda vetting has been introduced for students who have unsupervised access to children and vulnerable adults as part of their studies at Dublin City University. Applicants must successfully pass the Garda vetting process in order to complete the process of registration. Course Structure A major attraction of this four-year course is that you will study in small class groups within the larger University context. Throughout the course students will cover four integrated areas: Foundational and Professional Studies in Education We offer a student-friendly, supportive, open, dynamic and practical approach to the study of Education. Given its diverse nature, the study of Education and Religious Education is exciting, engaging, and challenging; something that is reflected in the variety of modules on offer to students over the course of their four years. Teaching Including School Placements One of the most exciting and rewarding elements of the course is our hands-on approach to School Placement. Over the four years of the course students have an opportunity to gain valuable and extensive experience within a range of teaching and learning environments including engagement in observation of practice, micro-teaching, peerteaching, team-teaching and school based placement (in both primary and post-primary sectors). Students are supported throughout their professional development by experienced School Placement tutors, school-based cooperating teachers and METIS [a custom built web-based environment for School Placement). Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics provides a strong foundation for teaching Religious Education in second level schools and meets the subject criteria required by the Teaching Council. The subjects include core and choice: Ethics; Philosophy; Scripture; Systematic Theology; World Religions. Students are encouraged to critically engage with a wide range of topics and develop the skills to work in contexts of cultural and religious diversity. History Our aim is to provide you, as students of History, with the material and methodologies which will equip you to discover, examine, and interpret some of the major issues and questions which will inevitably arise from your studies. The course offers a broad range of modules covering topics on Irish, European and World history from the Medieval to the Modern period.

15 Honours Bachelor Degree Additional Information This course will enable graduates to register with the Teaching Council of Ireland as newly qualified teachers (NQT). Graduates can apply immediately for employment in second level schools as teachers of Religious Education and History up to and including Honours Leaving Certificate level. Visit Us Online Contact Details Mr. Paul Hegarty T +353 (0) E paul.hegarty@dcu.ie Bachelor of Religious Education and History What Will I Study? YEAR ONE Education and School Placement Teaching Studies Foundational Psychology and Human Development Introduction to Religious Education School Placement Programme 1 Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics History of Christianity and Ecclesiology Sacramental Theology and Ritual Studies Introduction to the Bible Foundations of Ethics History From Union to Treaty: Ireland, The Making of Modern Europe, After the Revolution: Ireland, Academic Skills for Third Level YEAR TWO Education and School Placement Teaching Studies Intermediate Curriculum and Assessment Learning and Teaching Religious Education School Placement Programme 2 Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics Introduction to Philosophy Liturgy and Worship Prayer and Prophecy in Israel Christology: Systematic, Historical, and Interreligious Perspectives Justice and Peace Science and Religion The Letters of Paul History Ireland and England under the Tudors From Wittenberg to Westphalia: Europe, Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe The Twentieth Century World since 1918 YEAR THREE Education and School Placement Teaching Studies Advanced History and Philosophy of Education Religious Education: Theories and Approaches School Placement Programme 3 Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics World Religions Philosophy and Sociology of Religion The God Question Global Ethics Latin American Liberation Theology Taize: Theory and Practice of Ecumenism Islam: Beliefs and Practices Religion and Gender History From Absolutism Towards Enlightenment: Europe, Ireland in the 17th and 18th Centuries Revolution: The English and American Experience YEAR FOUR Education and School Placement Sociology of Education Religious Education: Integration Seminars School Placement 4 Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics Christian Bioethics Ecumenism The Gospels of Luke and John Grace, Creation and Eschatology Topics in Continental Philosophy History Twentieth-century Topics Twentieth-century Ireland Research Paper For a full list of subjects see CAO CODE(S) DC011 YEARS 4 MIN-POINTS 375 PLACES 40 What Our Graduates Say I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a direct pathway into the teaching profession. It is Ireland s best-kept secret! Brian Malone, BREDH (2008) Future Careers Second level Teacher (RE and History) Principal Educational Leadership Educational Administrator Consultant Historian Broadcaster Journalism Chaplaincy Parish Ministry In these areas Post Primary Schools Government Departments Private Sector International Development Agencies Culture and Heritage Media Look online (website details at top of page) for more information about future careers in your chosen field 12 13

16 Bachelor of Religious Education and Music (BRelED) - (RESTRICTED) plus Music Tests Second Level Teaching: How will you help the next generation reach their potential? Why DCU? Study at the largest and most innovative Institute of Education in Ireland and the UK. Specialised centre of excellence, with a rich history in Teacher Education it s what we do! 25% Teaching Placement preparing you to teach in the 21st-century classroom! You will be qualified to teach RE and Music to Honours Leaving Certificate Level Graduates are employed in key Educational positions in Ireland, Europe and Internationally. About You Are you interested in playing a key role in the educational development of the next generation? This course, as well as preparing you in the two distinct areas of Religious Studies and Music, will also place emphasis on teamwork, leadership, communication and creativity skills that will inspire you to work as a second-level teacher and also a variety of other professions. Additional Requirements In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the University (see page 31), the following requirements apply: HC3 in Music or equivalent (this requirement may be waived by the Head of Department). This is a restricted entry course. Applicants must apply through CAO by 1st February. Late applications cannot be accepted. Applicants must take Music Aural and Performance Tests. For details, please visit Understanding: Post-Primary Teacher Education The four-year Post Primary Teacher Education - Religious Education and Music degree is a concurrent teacher education course meaning that the academic and professional formation of the teacher is integrated into all four years. This is in contrast with the consecutive model where students first complete an undergraduate degree and must then apply for entry to the Professional Masters in Education in order to qualify as a second level teacher. Garda vetting has been introduced for students who have unsupervised access to children and vulnerable adults as part of their studies at Dublin City University. Applicants must successfully pass the Garda vetting process in order to complete the process of registration. Course Structure A major attraction of this four-year course is that you will study in small class groups within the larger University context. Throughout the course students will cover four integrated areas: Foundational and Professional Studies in Education We offer a student-friendly, supportive, open, dynamic and practical approach to the study of Education. Given its diverse nature, the study of Education and Religious Education is exciting, engaging, and challenging; something that is reflected in the variety of modules on offer to students over the course of their four years. Teaching Including School Placements One of the most exciting and rewarding elements of the course is our hands-on approach to School Placement. Over the four years of the course students have an opportunity to gain valuable and extensive experience within a range of teaching and learning environments including engagement in observation of practice, micro-teaching, peerteaching, team-teaching and school based placement (in both primary and post-primary sectors). Students are supported throughout their professional development by experienced School Placement tutors, school-based cooperating teachers and METIS [a custom built web-based environment for School Placement). Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics provides a strong foundation for teaching Religious Education in second level schools and meets the subject criteria required by the Teaching Council. The subjects include core and choice: Ethics; Philosophy; Scripture; Systematic Theology; World Religions. Students are encouraged to critically engage with a wide range of topics and develop the skills to work in contexts of cultural and religious diversity. Music The Music Department is a vibrant participant in the cultural, social and spiritual life of the college. Expert tuition is provided in the technical and applied aspects of Composition, Music History, Conducting, Irish Traditional Music, Performance and Music Technology. Central to the department s role in the college and the wider community is the MDI Chorale, which gives music students the opportunity to participate in major choral events such as graduation, the carol service, and charity concerts.

17 Honours Bachelor Degree Additional Information This course will enable graduates to register with the Teaching Council of Ireland as newly qualified teachers (NQT). Graduates can apply immediately for employment in second level schools as teachers of Religious Education and Music up to and including Honours Leaving Certificate level. Visit Us Online Contact Details Mr. Paul Hegarty T +353 (0) E paul.hegarty@dcu.ie Bachelor of Religious Education and Music What Will I Study? YEAR ONE Education and School Placement Teaching Studies Foundational A Psychology and Human Development Introduction to Religious Education School Placement Programme 1 Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics History of Christianity and Ecclesiology Sacramental Theology and Ritual Studies Introduction to the Bible Foundations of Ethics Music Foundational Harmony/Melody Writing/Counterpoint (Level 1) Theory / Solfège / Methodology Performance: Instrumental/ Chorale Introduction to Form/ Analysis: History of Music Musicianship Keyboard Aural/ Listening Skills Academic Skills for Third Level YEAR TWO Education and School Placement Teaching Studies Intermediate Curriculum and Assessment Learning and Teaching Religious Education School Placement Programme 2 Introduction to Philosophy Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics Introduction to Philosophy Liturgy and Worship Prayer and Prophecy in Israel Christology: Systematic, Historical, and Interreligious Perspectives Justice and Peace Science and Religion The Letters of Paul Music Intermediate Harmony and Counterpoint Form, History and Musical Analysis (Baroque/ Classical) Performance Conducting Instrumental Chorale Musicianship Keyboard Aural Skills YEAR THREE Education and School Placement Teaching Studies Advanced History and Philosophy of Education Music Methodology Post Primary Religious Education: Theories and Approaches School Placement Programme 3 Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics World Religions Philosophy and Sociology of Religion The God Question Global Ethics Latin American Liberation Theology Taize: Theory and Practice of Ecumenism Islam: Beliefs and Practices Religion and Gender Music Chromatic Harmony and Advanced Modulation Composition Portfolio Form History: Medieval Renaissance Romantic Music Performance Keyboard Aural Chorale Repertoire Technology Portfolio Irish Traditional Music YEAR FOUR Education and School Placement Sociology of Education Religious Education: Integration Seminars School Placement 4 Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics Christian Bioethics Ecumenism The Gospels of Luke and John Grace, Creation and Eschatology Topics in Continental Philosophy Music Advanced Harmony and Orchestration Composition and Portfolio Advanced Form and History: Contemporary Music Performance Keyboard Conducting Chorale Research Paper For a full list of subjects see CAO CODE(S) DC012 YEARS 4 MIN-POINTS 370 PLACES 20 What Our Graduates Say Not only did the music aspect cover everything I need to know to become a competent music teacher, but it also nourished my love of music. Since graduating I have secured a teaching position in a fantastic secondary school in Dublin where I teach alongside ten other Mater Dei graduates. Sinead Blake, BREDM (2011) Future Careers Second level Teacher (RE and Music) Principal Educational Leadership Educational Administrator Consultant Broadcaster Journalism Chaplaincy Parish Ministry Musician Composer In these areas Post Primary Schools / Government Departments Private Sector International Development Agencies The Arts Media Look online (website details at top of page) for more information about future careers in your chosen field 14 15

18 Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) The planned coming together of St Patricks College, Drumcondra and Mater Dei Institute of Education in 2016 (known as The DCU Incorporation) will enable a greatly enhanced Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at DCU. This will be apparent in an increased choice of subjects available for the Joint Honours degree, with a wider range of subject combinations from the integration of subjects that were previously delivered individually by DCU, St Patrick s College and Mater Dei. All Humanities subjects that were previously available in St Patrick s College and Mater Dei Institute are still available in the DC009 Joint Honours degree at the St Patrick s Campus, DCU, which will be delivered through the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. We recommend you study the table opposite carefully and consider the extended combinations of subjects now available. Why DCU? Be part of a close-knit community where you will feel very much at home. Large, exciting choice of subjects. Internationally recognised lecturers in their area of expertise. Become an independent and creative thinker. Opportunity to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions. Become a graduate with in-depth knowledge of your chosen subjects and a range of transferable skills. About You Ever wanted to know how the world around you has been shaped, how it really works? This three or four-year course in the Humanities gives you the opportunity to work in knowledge-areas that help us address these kinds of questions, and to achieve the academic and personal satisfaction that is so crucial to third-level study. If you have an interest in the world around you and modern society, this course will certainly appeal to you. Additional Requirements In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the University (see page 31), specific entry requirements will apply to certain subjects (see page 27-29). Understanding: Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) Having established a record of excellence in undergraduate education the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is offering a Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) Degree. This degree draws on existing DCU strengths while giving you the choice of what you want to study from a unique range of subjects. You will acquire a critical perspective on areas central to contemporary society, including law, politics and the media. You can also complement this knowledge by developing a high competence in a foreign language or Irish. From 2015 new subjects offered on Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) Degree will include the following: English French (this subject is only offered on DC009 Gaeilge Geography History International Languages (French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese) Irish Studies Law Politics Media Studies Theology and Religious Studies Human Development this subject is only offered on DC009 Music (restricted entry) this subject is only offered on DC009 Mathematics this subject is only offered on DC009 Each subject area of the Bachelor of Arts will provide you with an opportunity to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of a particular academic discipline (see pages for an explanation of each subject area). This degree will prepare you for a variety of careers while also providing a solid foundation for further study at postgraduate level. Course Structure English You will engage with a wide range of literature and become familiar with the vital characteristics and contexts of drama, poetry, film and fiction. French (this subject is only offered on DC009) You will learn to improve and build on your skills in spoken and written French, as well as discovering and studying aspects of French culture, literature and cinema. Gaeilge You will learn about Irish culture and tradition as well as developing your practical language skills. Geography You will examine human activity, human-environment relations and physical environments at a variety of scales, from the local through to the global. History You will explore how human beings behave grounded on a close examination of what they have done in all spheres of the world. Human Development (this subject is only offered on DC009) You will develop an understanding of human needs and capacities at crucial stages of the development process through your studies of Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy. International Languages (French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese) You will acquire proficiency in your chosen language and learn about culture, film, literary traditions and intercultural business communication. Irish Studies You will consider aspects of Ireland from a variety of disciplines, including literature, and history with a strong interdisciplinary approach. Law You will learn about constitutional and criminal law, about property and European law and the law of evidence. Mathematics (this subject is only offered on DC009) You will develop specialist knowledge, versatile problem solving skills and the ability to think critically and independently. Media Studies You will learn about communication theory, the history of the media, film theory and press and public relations. Music (this subject is only offered on DC009) You will gain knowledge and understanding of classical, traditional, popular and other music styles. Politics You will learn about the Irish, European and American political systems, international relations and the politics of the United Nations.

19 Honours Bachelor Degree Additional Information See page 39 of DCU prospectus for information on estimated costs and financial support available if part of your course requires you to study abroad. Visit Us Online Contact Details for DC291-DC296 Dr. Mark O Brien Room: C145F T +353 (0) /2096 E mark.obrien@dcu.ie Contact Details for DC009 T +353 (0) E courseinfo@spd.dcu.ie Bachelor of Arts Theology and Religious Studies You will critically engage with questions, closely analyse ancient and modern texts and develop insights into cultural and religious diversity. You will study your chosen subjects through seminars, lectures, workshops, tutorials, small group settings and some online learning, so you will have lots of opportunities to get to know your fellow students. As you progress through the course, you will develop excellent research, writing and presentation skills. Study Abroad There may be an opportunity for students to study for either a semester or year abroad. Possible Combinations The following table shows the possible combinations of subjects that you can take for the Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) Degree. Subjects are studied for three or four years. Students selecting DC009 (Humanities) will choose two subjects from: English; Gaeilge; Human Development; History or Mathematics or Music (restricted entry); French or Geography or Theology and Religious Studies or Irish Studies. Students selecting DC291 (Media Studies); DC292 (Law); DC293 (International Languages); DC294 (Gaeilge); DC295 (Politics) will choose the designated subject together with one other subject as indicated in the Table below. Students selecting DC296 (World Cultures) will choose two subjects from: Irish Studies; International Languages; Geography or Theology and Religious Studies. CAO CODE(S) DC291-DC296 YEARS 3 or 4 MIN POINTS N/A PLACES 100 CAO CODE(S) DC009 YEARS 3 or 4 MIN POINTS N/A PLACES 250 CAO Code DC009 DC291 DC292 DC293 DC294 DC295 DC296 Subject Humanities Media Studies English X X French X Law International Languages Gaeilge Politics World Cultures Gaeilge 1 X X Geography X X History X X X Human Development X International Languages 2 X X X Irish Studies 3 4 X X Law X X Mathematics X Media Studies X X Music 5 X Politics X X X Theology & Religious Studies X X X Notes: 1 Gaeilge is offered at intermediate level only. 2 International Languages includes: French (at intermediate level only); German or Spanish or Chinese or Japanese (at beginners level only). 3 Irish Studies includes Irish History, Literature and Culture. 4 Irish Studies may not be taken with English or History. 5 Music is restricted entry. There may be an audition and aural / theory test prior to entry to indicate suitability for the course

20 Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) Modules on offer in each Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) subject (there are no optional modules on offer): English Why is this subject for me? Stories are fundamental to humanity, connecting individuals and communities, dreams and realities. They let us imagine possibilities for living that we may never encounter in real life. Studying English Literature provides you with the skills to think creatively and intelligently about this complex but thrilling phenomenon. You will explore and enjoy the diversity of interpretative approaches available to you as a reader of literature, becoming knowledgeable about the interplay of texts and traditions, confident in your critical independence. You will engage with a wide range of literature and become familiar with the vital characteristics and contexts of drama, poetry, film and fiction. You will study style and substance: what literature describes, but also how it does it. From the origins of tragedy and comedy in Ancient Greece through Shakespeare and Joyce to the hybrid texts, digital poems and video games of the twentyfirst century, literature is a story that has no end in sight. What Will I Study? You will study English Literature, which we understand as literature written in English. As such, there is a strong emphasis on writing from Ireland, Britain and America, although key texts in translation from other languages will also be considered. A flavour of the topics you will study Poetry from Homer to Hip-Hop Shakespeare and the English tradition Literature and Sexuality Great Irish Writing, including Yeats and Joyce Literature and Film Children s Literature Romanticism Fiction in the Twenty-First Century Modernism and Postmodernism A Future Career English offers access to many areas of employment. Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers in journalism, public service, creative writing, public relations, media, research, law, communications, publishing, management consultancy, arts administration, politics, heritage and tourism as well as in teaching. Gaeilge (DC009) Cén fáth a bhfeilfeadh an t-ábhar seo domsa?/ Why is this subject for me? Tabharfaidh an cúrsa seo tuiscint duit ar na gnéithe is tábhachtaí de thraidisiún na Gaeilge agus ar an ngaeilge mar chuid de chultúr na héireann. Cuirfidh na seimineáir theanga béim ar éisteacht, labhairt, léamh agus scríobh na Gaeilge. Gheobhaidh tú cleachtadh ar an teanga sna cúrsaí léachta freisin, is é sin ó bheith ag éisteacht le Gaeilge, ag léamh téacsanna, agus ag scríobh aistí. Déanfaidh tú forbairt ar do chumas anailíse agus critice trí téacsanna agus acmhainní éagsúla a phlé. Foghlaimeoidh tú faoi fhoinsí eolais agus tagartha sna réimsí éagsúla de léann na Gaeilge agus beidh tú in ann do chumas machnaimh agus do scileanna taighde a chleachtadh agus a fhorbairt ar bhealach a chabhróidh leat feidhmiú go gairmiúil trí mheán na Gaeilge. Mar chéimí BA sa Ghaeilge, beidh tuiscintí agat a chabhróidh go mór leat i ngairmeacha éagsúla agus a bheidh mar bhonn don chúrsa MA sa Ghaeilge. You will study all important aspects of Irish, its traditions and its place in Irish culture. The course aims to achieve excellence in written and spoken Irish. Lecture courses will also enhance your language competence. These will focus primarily on improving analytical and critical skills, increasing familiarity with sources of information on Irish, and developing research and writing techniques that are necessary in the workplace. Céard air a ndéanfaidh mé staidéar/ What Will I Study? Sa chúrsa Gaeilge beidh tú ag iarraidh leibhéal cruinnis agus líofachta a bhaint amach a chuirfidh ar do chumas an Ghaeilge a úsáid i bpostanna éagsúla mar an mhúinteoireacht, an irisireoireacht, an chraoltóireacht, cúrsaí riaracháin, agus cúrsaí bainistíochta. Beidh deiseanna agat Gaeilge a chleachtadh i do sheimineár teanga agus timpeall ar do chuid léachtaí, agus beidh deiseanna rialta agat í a labhairt le mic léinn eile agus le léachtóirí Gaeilge. Beidh do léachtóirí Gaeilge ag tacú leat agus tú ag cur barr feabhais ar do chuid Gaeilge agus beidh réimse acmhainní foghlama ar fáil duit leis an gcuspóir sin a bhaint amach. Beidh tú ag déanamh staidéar ar ghnéithe éagsúla de shaol agus de thraidisiún na Gaeilge. Freastalóidh tú ar chúrsaí le léachtóirí atá aitheanta mar shaineolaithe ar an úrscéal, an gearrscéal, an fhilíocht agus an drámaíocht, agus ar an ngaeilge roimh Foghlaimeoidh tú faoin traidisiún béil, faoi ainmneacha agus logainmneacha Gaeilge, agus faoin ngaeilge sna meáin chumarsáide (nuachtáin, teilifís, raidió), ar an idirlíon, agus sna healaíona (scannáin, teilifís, amharclann). Beidh rogha agat i gcás cúrsaí áirithe. Beidh tú in ann ábhar amháin a roghnú don Chúrsa Roghnach agus aiste fhada a scríobh air faoi stiúir léachtóra. Baineann an aiste sin leis an measúnú leanúnach agus beidh measúnú den chineál sin i gceist mar chuid den chúrsa teanga chomh maith. The course provides a level of language competence necessary for such jobs as teaching, journalism, broadcasting, administration, and management. The University provides you with excellent facilities for practising Irish. Lecturers will support your endeavours to achieve

21 Honours Bachelor Degree Additional Information See page 39 of DCU prospectus for information on estimated costs and financial support available if part of your course requires you to study abroad. Visit Us Online Contact Details for DC291-DC296 Dr. Mark O Brien Room: C145F T +353 (0) /2096 E mark.obrien@dcu.ie Contact Details for DC009 T +353 (0) E courseinfo@spd.dcu.ie Bachelor of Arts excellence in spoken and written Irish. You will study with lecturers who are recognised authorities in their fields. Subjects include modern prose, poetry, and drama, Irish language and literature before 1900, the oral tradition, Irish names and place-names, and Irish in the media, on the web and in the arts. Choice between some course options is provided for. The Cúrsa Roghnach (Final Year) provides an opportunity to research and write a long essay on a subject of your choice. Continuous assessment will facilitate full recognition of your work. Roinnt ábhar a ndéanfaidh tú staidéar orthu/ A flavour of the topics you will study An Ficsean Comhaimseartha Scannáin Faisnéise na Gaeilge An Cúrsa Roghnach An Dialann sa Ghaeilge nó Litríocht an Taistil Litríocht na nóg Litríocht an 17ú agus an 18ú haois Scéalta Beatha na Gaeilge nó An Traidisiún Béil Ainmneacha Áiteanna agus Ainmneacha Daoine Na Dánta Grádha Filíocht Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill French (DC009) Why is this subject for me? You will be given a comprehensive introduction to France, its language, literature and culture. Considerable emphasis will be placed on developing your knowledge of spoken and written French through the provision of intensive language classes using a wide variety of authentic text and media-based documents, and grammatical and other written and oral activities. You will have full use of a state-of-the-art language laboratory. You will study a number of specialist courses which draw on works from 19th and 20th centuries and learn to analyse and critically discuss literature, art and film from France, Canada and other Francophone regions around the world. When you successfully complete the course, you will have attained or progressed towards proficiency level C2 of the Common European Framework of References for Languages. What Will I Study? Throughout the course, you will learn to improve and build on your skills in spoken and written French, as well as discovering and studying aspects of French culture, literature and cinema. A flavour of the topics you will study Oral Aural and Written Language French History and Culture Key Dates and Personalities Characters, Themes, Style in French Literary and Cinematic Works Contemporary Affairs in French Society Research Topics for Personal Study French Romantic and Impressionist Paintings France in Europe and the Francophone World Translation A Future Career Recent graduates are currently working in various areas of professional activity, ranging from teaching and administration to law, tourism, language-promotion and translating and interpreting. Irish Why is this subject for me? At DCU Irish is taught in an innovative and dynamic environment. You will be taught by experienced, committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, who embrace areas such as cultural studies, literature and translation as instructional tools. The Irish language modules offered on this programme will allow students to develop their practical language skills and to broaden their knowledge of the Irish language and of Irish culture and tradition. Cén fáth a n-oirfeadh an t-ábhar seo dom? Agus tú ag déanamh staidéir ar an ngaeilge in DCU foghlaimeoidh tú i dtimpeallacht nuálach dhinimiciúil. Léachtóirí agus taighdeoirí tiomanta fuinniúla a bhfuil an-taithí acu a bheidh i mbun teagaisc. Daoine iad a bhfuil dúspéis acu i léann an chultúir, litríocht agus aistriúchán mar uirlisí oideachasúla chomh maith. Beidh na mic léinn a roghnóidh na modúil ar an gclár seo in ann a gcuid scileanna praiticiúla teanga a fhorbairt agus a stór eolais a leathnú maidir leis an ngaeilge agus maidir le cultúr agus traidisiún na héireann. Tá ardú ar an éileamh ar dhaoine le scileanna teanga sa Ghaeilge ó tháinig Acht na dteangacha Oifigiúla (2003) i bhfeidhm agus ós teanga oibre de chuid an Aontais Eorpaigh í an Ghaeilge anois. Beidh céimithe FIONTAR ullmhaithe go maith le freastal ar an éileamh seo. Cé na modúil a bheidh ar siúl agam? BLIAIN A haon Bunscileanna Teanga Litríocht na Gaeilge Stair na Gaeilge BLIAIN A DÓ Meánscileanna Teanga Aistriúchán agus Eagarthóireacht Teangeolaíocht na Gaeilge Na Meáin agus an Ghaeilge BLIAIN A TRÍ Ardscileanna Teanga Litríocht na Gaeilge II Téarmeolaíocht na Gaeilge Ainmeolaíocht na Gaeilge 18 19