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Mary Immaculate College hereby gives notice that the particulars set out in this Undergraduate Prospectus are a general outline intended
for the guidance of students and others and do not form part of a legal commitment or a contract. All programme descriptions and details
are given in good faith and are believed to be correct at the time of printing. Some changes may be made during the Academic Year
and may arise as a result of the possible continuation of COVID-19. Students and others should enquire as to the up-to-date position
when such information is required. While every effort will be made to give due notice of major changes, the College (in conjunction with
the University of Limerick), reserves the right to suspend, alter or initiate programmes, examinations and regulations at any time.
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General
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GENERAL ENQUIRIES ADMISSION ENQUIRIES NEWSLETTER
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION MIC LIMERICK & MIC THURLES
The academic programme is MIC Limerick
semesterised and modularised. Open Days
Each semester is comprised of Thursday 19 & Friday
15 weeks: 12 weeks of lectures 20 October 2023
followed by one study week and Saturday 20 January 2024
two weeks of examinations. Each Student Experience Day
programme module lasts one Date to be confirmed
semester and usually involves MIC Thurles
three hours of lectures/tutorials MIC Thurles
per week. Each programme module Open Day
MIC Limerick
is equal to six ECTS credits. A Saturday 11 November 2023
full year’s academic programme Student Experience Day
is assigned 60 academic ECTS Saturday 13 April 2024
credits and one semester’s
academic programme is assigned For more information see
30 ECTS credits in total. www.mic.ie/CAO
ACCREDITATION CAREER FAIRS, SCHOOL VISITS
& ACADEMIC ENQUIRIES
The University of Limerick Our Student Recruitment
accredits BA, B Ed, Graduate Officer is Patrick Cosgrove
Diploma and Postgraduate T: +353 61 774775
Degree programmes. E: Patrick.Cosgrove@mic.ul.ie
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Contents
About Mary Immaculate College — Page 5
Mission Statement — Page 9
Students’ Union — Page 10
An Ghaeilge Neamhfhoirmiúil sa Choláiste — Page 12
Arts and Culture — Page 13
Sport — Page 14
Awards and Scholarships — Page 18
Sport Schemes — Page 21
Wired 99.9FM — Page 26
Accommodation — Page 28
PROGRAMMES — Page 31
Student Support Services — Page 146
Our Campuses — Page 156
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Mary Immaculate College
Coláiste Mhuire Gan Smál
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Mary Immaculate College, founded in 1898,
is a university-level College of Education
and the Liberal Arts, academically linked
with the University of Limerick. The College
is a multi-campus institution, with a
student population of over 5,000, enrolled in
undergraduate programmes in Psychology,
Primary and Post-Primary Education, Liberal
Arts and Early Childhood Care and Education,
as well as a range of postgraduate programmes
at Diploma, MA and PhD levels.
Is Coláiste tríú leibhéal Oideachais agus na
nDán ag leibhéal ollscoile é Coláiste Mhuire
Gan Smál, Luimneach, a bunaíodh in 1898, atá
nascaithe go hacadúil le hOllscoil Luimnigh. Is
institiúid il-champais é an Coláiste, le daonra
mac léinn os cionn 5,000, cláraithe i gcláir
fhochéime sa tSíceolaíocht, san Oideachas
Bunscoile agus Iar-bhunscoile, sna Dána agus
i gCúram agus in Oideachas na Luath-Óige,
chomh maith le réimse de chláir iarchéime
ag leibhéal an Dioplóma, na Máistreachta agus
na Dochtúireachta.
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LIMERICK
short-listed Irish candidate city for European
MIC Limerick is situated in the southern Capital of Culture 2020. The city offers a variety
suburbs of Limerick City, the third largest city of historical, artistic and theatrical activities.
in the Republic of Ireland with a population of Indeed, the magnificent Lime Tree Theatre, in
over 80,000. Our leafy campus with state-of- the College’s TARA building, hosts a range of
the-art facilities is within 10 minutes walking performances from national and international
distance of the city centre, providing easy theatre, dance, opera and ballet companies,
access to all cultural and social amenities, to live musical and comedy performances.
as well as the main rail and bus terminus.
Limerick is also the sporting capital of the Munster
With three institutions of higher education region and is unique in having a strong tradition
and a combined student population of almost and success in both Gaelic games and rugby.
25,000, Limerick is a bustling, vibrant and Fans can tour the spectacular Thomond Park
exciting city. There are cinemas, nightclubs Stadium, and the brand new International Rugby
and a range of bars and restaurants to enjoy Experience: Home of Legends - a world class,
with friends. Limerick will provide you with fully interactive experience celebrating the game
plenty of opportunities for a great social life. of rugby located in the heart of Limerick city.
In 2014 Limerick was designated Ireland’s first Limerick City will provide you with the
‘National City of Culture’ and in 2016 was a complete student experience.
www.limerick.ie/study
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THURLES
MIC Thurles is located in the heart of Thurles town Famine and War Museum and Lár na Páirce
– a vibrant and prosperous town on the River Suir Museum of the GAA and Gaelic Games.
nestled in the heart of the beautiful Suir Valley. Thurles is the birthplace of the Gaelic Athletic
Our Thurles Campus, home to 600 students, offers Association, founded in 1884 in Hayes Hotel. The
undergraduate post-primary teacher education town is also home to Semple Stadium, Ireland's
programmes, great facilities with en suite second largest sports arena with a capacity
accommodation and sports grounds. for 60,000 people, second only to Croke Park
Stadium, Dublin. Thurles boasts many excellent
With a population of over 8,000 people, Thurles is cultural and recreational facilities including The
a thriving hub of shops, businesses and cultural Source Arts Centre, Tipperary’s most exciting
attractions with great transport links. As part of cultural and entertainment venue presenting
the Thurles Town Centre Renewal Strategy a suite music, dance, comedy, film, children's events,
of measures will be implemented at a community, visual art and more. Horse and greyhound
local business and local authority level over the racing, soccer, rugby, cycling, golf, angling,
next decade. The revitalisation of the Thurles hockey and swimming are all catered for.
Market Quarter as an integrating community
hub, supporting and promoting local business Live and learn in this great town in the
and producers, and third-level institutions like heart of Tipperary that offers students
MIC Thurles, will be at the heart of the strategy. a unique college experience.
Thurles town offers a wide variety of facilities, www.tipperary.com
including two historic museums - the Thurles
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Mission Statement
Mary Immaculate College, founded in 1898, is a third-
level Catholic College of Education and the Liberal Arts.
The College community promotes excellence in teaching,
learning and research at undergraduate and postgraduate
levels. It seeks to foster the intellectual, spiritual,
personal and professional development of students
within a supportive and challenging environment that
guarantees the intellectual freedom of staff and students.
In particular, the College seeks to foster in its
students a spirit of justice and compassion in the
service of others, together with an openness to the
religious tradition and values of each individual.
The College promotes a sense of identity enriched
by an awareness of its Catholic tradition, the
cultures, languages and traditions of Ireland, and
its special commitment to the Irish language.
Mary Immaculate College respects cultural diversity.
It strives to promote equity in society and to
provide an environment where all have freedom
and opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Ráiteas Misin
Is Coláiste Caitliceach tríú leibhéal Oideachais
agus Saorealaíon é Coláiste Mhuire Gan Smál,
a bunaíodh in 1898.
Cuireann pobal an Choláiste ardchaighdeán feabhais
chun cinn ó thaobh múinteoireachta, foghlama agus
taighde ag an leibhéal céime agus iarchéime. Déantar
iarracht forbairt intleachtúil, spioradálta, phearsanta agus
ghairmiúil na mac léinn a chothú laistigh de thimpeallacht
chabhrach agus dúshlánach a chuireann saoirse
intleachtúil na foirne agus na mac léinn chun tosaigh.
Tá sé mar aidhm ag an gColáiste, go háirithe, cothrom
na féinne agus ómós a chothú ina chuid mac léinn,
agus iad ag freastal ar dhaoine eile, chomh maith le
bheith oscailte do na traidisiúin agus do na luachanna
reiligiúnacha a bhíonn ag gach duine aonair.
Cuireann an Coláiste féinaithne chun cinn a bhfuil
traidisiún Caitliceach an Choláiste mar chuid
shaibhir di, chomh maith le cultúr, teangacha
agus traidisiúin na hÉireann agus tiomantas
speisialta an Choláiste don Ghaeilge.
Tá omós ag Coláiste Mhuire gan Smál d’éagsúlacht
cultúir. Oibríonn an Coláiste chun cothromaíocht a
chur chun cinn sa tsochaí agus chun timpeallacht
a chur ar fáil ina mbeidh an tsaoirse agus an deis
ag gach duine a gcumas iomlán a bhaint amach.
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Aontas na Mac Léinn
Mission Statement:
Giving you a voice, helping you to use it,
enriching your college experience.
Mary Immaculate College Students’
Union (MISU) provides support,
representation and services to its
members, the students of MIC.
Students are represented by the MISU works to achieve these • Encouraging increased
elected MISU Student Officers. aims by: student participation in extra-
• Working together with all curricular activities; and
MISU aims to: College departments to ensure • Improving the College’s
• Give students a say in their that key relationships are physical environment.
own student/college life; developed and maintained;
• Protect and represent • Providing assistance, information Some of the events organised by
students in academic and services, guidance, security MISU include; Orientation, Freshers'
non-academic matters; and entertainment for the Week, Charity Week, Clubs & Socs
• Represent and advocate for student population; Day, student welfare events and
students in academic and • Providing the best possible much, much more.
non-academic matters; balance between academic
• Create a positive college and social experiences; CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
experience for students; • Being an approachable and The running of clubs and societies
• Help new students integrate welcoming point of contact for at MIC forms a significant part of
into college life; and students, even if it’s just the work of the MISU. The Union
• Facilitate extra-curricular for a chat!; promotes and coordinates the
activities for students. activities of clubs and societies
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MIC Intro Sections 24_25 WORK.indd 10 17/08/2023 09:44and stimulates the growth of new Disney Society, Fashion soc, Film
societies. Clubs and societies are Society, Game Soc, Harry Potter
a great way of meeting new people Society, International Society, LGBTA,
in college, providing an opportunity Live Music Society, mature Student
to mix with like-minded individuals. Society, MIC Feed, MIDANCE, MIDAS,
New members are always welcome Photography Soc, Pool Soc, Positive
and students are encouraged to set Mental Health, Post Grad Soc,
up new clubs and societies, ensuring Psychology Society, The Crochet &
there’s something for everyone. Knitting Soc, Trad Music Society,
There’s a place for anyone who Traditional Irish Dance Soc and
would like to get involved, whether Writers Soc.
you’re a beginner or an expert. Some FURTHER INFORMATION
of the clubs and societies on offer in Sports Clubs: Badminton, Basketball W: www.misu.ie
MIC are: (Ladies & Mens), Camogie, Hurling, FB: @maryistudentsunion
Ladies Football, Mens Football, IG: @maryistudentsunion
Societies: Africa Society, Art Society, Rugby (Ladies & Mens), Running X: @maryisu
Choral Soc, Christian Union, Coouter Club, Soccer (Ladies & Mens), Tag Snapchat: @maryisu
Soc, Cumann Gaelach, Debate Soc, Rugby and Tennis. TikTok: @maryistudentsunion
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Neamhfhoirmiúil
sa Choláiste
Tá cáil na Gaeilge ar Choláiste Mhuire This informal space in the Library
gan Smál agus is cuid de shaol is used by the entire college
laethúil an Choláiste í ar an taobh community (both students and
acadúil agus ar an taobh sóisialta staff) to improve their language
de. Tacaíonn polasaí dátheangach skills, attend various social
an Choláiste le deiseanna a chothú events and generally enjoy the
chun leas a bhaint as an nGaeilge strong Irish language and cultural
mar ghnátth-theanga chumarsáide tradition that exists in MIC. The
i measc phobal an Choláiste, idir room is run on a daily basis by a
bhaill foirne agus mhic léinn. BA student on Year 3 placement
who is only too happy to help all
who visit An Seomra Caidrimh.
AN SEOMRA CAIDRIMH – Suíomh/Location: L213
FOIRGNEAMH NA LEABHARLAINNE sa Leabharlann
Ionad Cruinnithe, Ionad Ceoil
agus Rince, Ionad Seolta Uaireanta Oscailte/Opening
Leabhar, Seomra Ranga… Hours: 9am-5pm (nó níos Acadúla eile le chéile chun seachtain
déanaí ag brath ar imeachtaí/ lán le ceol, craic agus comhluadar
Is spás é seo inar féidir le foireann or later when events are on) a eagrú, leis an Seomra Caidrimh
agus le mic léinn an choláiste teacht Déan teagmháil linn: mar cheannáras na n-imeachtaí.
le chéile chun Gaeilge a úsáid ar
bhonn neamhfhoirmeáilte; is féidir T: +353 61 204122
teacht isteach agus cupán tae/ R: SeomraCaidrimh@mic.ul.ie CUMANN GAELACH GAN SMÁL
caifé a dhéanamh, labhairt le do Ní gá a bheith líofa chun a bheith
chairde, éisteacht le ceol, agus mar linn - An Cumann aims to provide
sin de. Tá an Seomra Caidrimh i SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE an opportunity and a meeting place
bhfoirgneamh na leabharlainne ar – GACH MÁRTA for those students who have an
champas an Choláiste. Eagraítear Cuireann Seachtain na Gaeilge interest in speaking, improving their
clár cuimsitheach d’imeachtaí do úsáid na Gaeilge agus an chultúir knowledge of, or learning Irish.
bhaill foirne agus do mhic léinn. Ghaelaigh chun cinn mar chuid
Ritheann mac léinn BA ar socrúchán d’fhéile a reáchtáiltear i mí na Márta
oibre an seomra ar bhonn laethúil gach bliain. Tagann Oifig each na
agus iad sásta aon chabhair gur Gaeilge, An Séiplíneacht, An Oifig
féidir a thabhairt do chuairteoirí um Chothú Sláinte, mar aon le
a thagann go-dtí an seomra. hAontas na Mac Léinn agus Ranna
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Na hEalaíona agus Cultúr
The College has a vibrant tradition MIDAS produces plays and musicals,
in the performance and visual arts. as well as organising workshops,
There are numerous opportunities to cabarets and social events.
participate in informal productions Students also participate in the Irish
and public performances. The Mary Student Drama Awards (ISDA).
Immaculate College Choral Society
presents an annual concert and past Recent MIDAS productions include:
highlights include performances A Chorus Line, Les Miserables,
of Haydn’s Heiligmesse, Celebration, Closer, Disco Pigs,
Theresienmesse and Stabat Mater, Starlight Express, Godspell,
Mozart’s Requiem, Vivaldi’s Gloria Seussical the Musical and CATS.
and Handel’s Acis and Galatea. The Lime Tree Theatre (510-seats)
The Choral Society has also joined is situated on the Limerick campus
forces with the Limerick Choral with the Belltable (220-seats) 1km
Union to present Mendelssohn’s away. These professional venues
Elijah, Puccini’s Gloria and play host to the best in local, national
Beethoven’s Choral Fantasia in the and international performing arts.
University Concert Hall, Limerick. Every season has wonderful
surprises so make sure you check
Tá an ceol traidisiúnta agus an rince out www.limetreetheatre.ie to see
faoi bhláth sa Choláiste agus is iomaí what performances will be on
duais atá buaite ag na mic léinn i your doorstep.
bhFéile an Oireachtais, i Slógadh
agus i gcomórtais idirollscoileanna.
MIC THURLES
The College has a particularly There is a very active local drama
active drama society (MIDAS). group and a Thurles Musical
The society is one of the college's Society. The Source Arts Centre
oldest societies and has been in is adjacent to MIC Thurles.
existence for over 20 years. MIDAS
has won multiple National BICS Book your tickets online at
(Board of Irish College Societies) www.limetreetheatre.ie or call
Awards and in 2022, the society to the Box Office situated in the
scooped two awards for Best TARA building.
Society and Best Society Event.
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Spórt
Sport and FACILITIES AT MIC Camogie: The College has won
LIMERICK INCLUDE: the Purcell Cup six times since its
recreation play • Weights room inauguration in 1977. The camogie
an important role • 2 indoor soccer courts team has played in the Ashbourne
• IBA approved basketball court Cup since 2015, reaching the semi-
in the lives of • 3 volleyball courts final in 2016 and again in 2022. Many
students. Mary • 6 badminton courts
• Table tennis facilities
players who played for MIC have
have gone on to have successful
Immaculate • 2 teaching gyms/dance studios careers on inter-county teams,
including Clíona Healy, a member of
College caters for OUTDOORS, MIC PROVIDES: the Cork 2023 All-Ireland winning
a wide variety of • Full-size GAA pitch team. The College has a second
• Floodlit training pitch Camogie team which last won the
sports and has an • 460 metre astro turf running track Intermediate Championship in 2015.
award-winning, THE ABC OF OPPORTUNITIES
Fresher camogie players also play
in an All-Ireland colleges blitz. Mary
state-of-the-art, TO GET ACTIVE Immaculate College will play in the
multipurpose Aerobics: Zumba classes are
very popular and take place
Purcell Cup in 2024. Brian Leahy
coaches our camogie teams.
sports complex, every Tuesday and Wednesday in
Tailteann. Check with Tailteann Coach Education: MIC is committed
Tailteann. Reception for updated schedules. to giving access to GAA coach
education courses to all students in
Badminton Club: The thriving the College. Courses are available
Badminton Club meet every at foundation and advanced levels.
Wednesday and are always on
the lookout for new members. Gaelic Football: The Mens Senior
Football team competes in the
Basketball: Basketball can be played Trench Cup, the second level Higher
at competitive or recreational level. Education Football competition.
The College's ladies team competes MIC has won the Trench Cup on
in the Colleges’ All-Ireland league two occasions, in 2008 and again
and Intervarsaties. In 2017 they won in 2018. In 2023 the team reached
the division 2 All-Ireland League final the semi-final of the Trench
and in 2023 were back competing Cup. Former Limerick player Pat
in the final again. The ladies Galvin is the team manager.
team is coached by Tony Hehir.
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“ Mary Immaculate College is committed to giving access to GAA coach
education courses to all students on both our Limerick and Thurles campuses
Hurling: Mary Immaculate College Donaghy Cup. MIC also takes part Tennis: The tennis club in MIC is
has won two Fitzgibbon Cup titles, in the National Freshers Blitz each relatively new but is continuing to
in 2016 and in 2017. The College has year. Dr Richard Bowles (Limerick) grow. It is a very inclusive club and
also reached the final on two other coaches the ladies football teams. welcomes all players irrespective
occasions, 2014 and 2019. Many of ability. Tennis training takes
players who have played for MIC Rugby: The men's rugby team place weekly using facilities located
have gone on to have successful is a relatively new team in the close to the College. MIC has
careers on inter-county teams College. They competed for the first participated in the National College
including members of the 2023 time in the Colleges league in Championships and hopes to have
All-Ireland winning Limerick team, 2016 and in 2017 they won an intervarsities team in the future.
such as Declan Hannon, Cian Lynch, the Tier Two All-Ireland final. Tennis is a great way to meet other
Aaron Gillane, Darragh O'Donovan, students, have fun and stay active.
David Reidy and Richie English. Soccer: The senior men’s soccer
The current coach, Jamie Wall, team compete in the Collingwood Walking: One of the most utilised
played in the 2013 Fitzgibbon Cup, and have previously been sports facilities in the College is the
Cup final with Mary Immaculate Collingwood Cup finalists. They walking track around the GAA pitch.
College. George Fitzgibbon is coach have won the Spillane Cup a This is a 460m AstroTurf track and
to the Freshers Hurling Team. Both number of times. This year, 2023, is used by students, staff, visitors
teams were unlucky in 2023 losing we entered two teams in the IUFU and locals for jogging and walking.
out because of low score differences. championship. The first team
played in the Collingwood Cup Weights Room: There is a fully-
Ladies Football: The College and the second team played in equipped weights room in Tailteann.
currently fields three Ladies the Crowley Cup. Both teams are
football teams. MIC has won coached by Ray O’Halloran. Coaching is provided at introductory
the Giles Cup three times in the The ladies soccer team compete and advanced levels. You can
last decade, most recently in in their respective intervarsity compete in college and intervarsity
2022. In 2023 they competed in leagues and championships. competitions or you can play at
the O’Connor Cup. Our second recreational level. The following
team competed in the Division Table Tennis: There are four sports are catered for at both
4 Moynihan Cup and our third tables available in Tailteann levels: hurling, gaelic football,
team participated in the Division 5 to play table tennis. ladies football, camogie, soccer,
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volleyball and table tennis are MIC Thurles boasts a wide range friends with one another and with other
catered for at a recreational of activities which students can students across the country. The clubs
level. Selected students have the access to foster and pursue their and societies are run by students for
opportunity to represent the College particular areas of interest. It students and allows students develop
at international sporting events. is key to maintaining a healthy their leadership and creative skills in a
and balanced lifestyle. variety of ways for the benefit of all.
You will find that being involved in
sport gives you the opportunity to 2023 was a hugely success year • Gaelic Games
develop friendships and to enjoy for MIC Thurles with the senior • Coaching Gaelic Games in
a social side of college life. hurling team winning the the Ryan primary and post-primary schools
Cup. Consequently, our hurlers will • Soccer
We, at Mary Immaculate College, now have the chance to play in the • Drama Society
would encourage all students to Fitzgibbon Cup in 2024. A member • Basketball
take part in sport and recreation of the that successful team, Aaron • Golf Society
at some point throughout Ryan, was also named in the Electric • Jiving Society
their time in the College. Ireland Higher Education GAA Rising • Cumann Gaelach
Stars Hurling Team of the Year for • Green Campus
2023. The senior ladies’ footballers
and our senior soccer team are
All-Ireland champions in 2022/23 FURTHER INFORMATION
having won their respective Corn T: +353 61 204375
na Mac Leinn and the CUFL finals. E: Tailteann.Reception@mic.ul.ie
The level of engagement and
activity among students in clubs and
societies at MIC Thurles places us
among the most active colleges in
the country. Such activities enhance
our students’ sense of well-being and
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Scholarships
Mary Immaculate College has a range of initiatives for incoming
students, to provide financial and academic support. These
include entrance and sports scholarships, and CAO concessions.
Once students have been accepted to/are attending the
College, there are bursaries and awards for undergraduates and
postgraduates to provide financial and practical assistance, and
aid them in pursuing further study. Some schemes are specific
to, and funded by, MIC while others are funded by the Irish
Government and the EU.
MIC UNDERGRADUATE who has previously registered for ASHLING MURPHY
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS a programme leading to a degree ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Up to fifty undergraduate entrance in any third-level college shall This scholarship is a memorial to
scholarships, valued at €2,000 not be eligible for the award of an Ashling Murphy, tragically killed in
each, will be offered, for competition Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship. January 2022, who had graduated
on the basis of results obtained Scholarships shall be awarded in as a primary school teacher only
in the Irish Leaving Certificate order of merit in accordance with three months previously from MIC.
Examination, and will the standard scoring system for To cherish Ashling’s memory this
be allocated to students from Leaving Certificate results. Only Entrance Scholarship will take
amongst MIC’s undergraduate performance in the six best subjects account of her talents and love
programmes. taken at the same sitting of the of traditional Irish music. This
Leaving Certificate will be counted. scholarship is jointly awarded
The scholarships are tenable only If the holder of an Undergraduate by MIC and the Irish National
in MIC, for the first year of a Entrance Scholarship withdraws Teachers' Organisation (INTO)
full-time primary degree programme from the programme for which to the amount of €4,000, which
to be undertaken at MIC, they have registered, or fails to will be a bursary awarded to a
in the academic year following the continue throughout the year to first year Bachelor of Education
Leaving Certificate Examination meet the attendance and other student for their exceptional
on which the award is based. requirements for the programme, achievement (solo, ensemble and
including examination entry, they in the community) and talent in
To be eligible to receive a may be required to repay to the the field of traditional Irish music.
scholarship, a student must have College the whole or part of the
met the normal entry requirements scholarship. No special application
for the degree programme in form is required for Undergraduate
question and have been validly Entrance Scholarships. Successful
registered for same. A student students will be notified directly.
MIC is required to disclose to SUSI, all funding provided by the college to
18 MIC Undergraduate Prospectus — 2024-2025 students that have applied for a SUSI grant. Depending on the type of
funding granted to students by the college, SUSI may include it as
reckonable income in their determination of SUSI grants.
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AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE Inclusion and Interculturalism (EDII). OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
Mary Immaculate College This scholarship programme is Easter Week Commemoration
Foundation confers a number designed to increase participation Scholarships, Gaeltacht University
of Awards for Excellence upon for international protection Scholarships and Irish Language
students who are registered applicants, refugees, and vulnerable Third-Level Scholarships have
in the College and who have migrant groups on a merit basis been replaced with a new single
achieved excellence in any field and the programme consists of scheme of bursaries based
of endeavour such as music, arts, an annual stipend of €3,000 and on merit. Details of the new
sport (with the exception of GAA a full fee waiver. The purpose scheme are available from Higher
sports which already receive of these scholarships is to offer Education - Equity of Access Unit,
College and Munster bursaries). financial support for those seeking Department of Education and
international protection who have Skills, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
resided in the state for less than T: +353 57 9325317
UVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS 36 months out of the last 60
These scholarships are for adult months and who wish to undertake
learners to acquire a Bachelor’s undergraduate study at MIC. FURTHER INFORMATION
degree. Scholarships enable E: EDII@mic.ul.ie MIC is continually introducing new
successful candidates to pursue a initiatives to provide financial and
degree in any discipline in selected academic support to incoming
institutions on the island of Ireland. TOMAR BURSARY students. For the most up to date
T: +353 1 6875998, The TOMAR Bursary is offered to information on all such schemes see
E: Apply@uversity.org support MIC's PATH Programme. www.mic.ie/scholarships and keep
It seeks to recognise students, an eye on our social media channels.
who transfer with distinction,
UNIVERSITY OF SANCTUARY from their programme of Further
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME Education Level 5 or Level 6 to
The MIC Undergraduate University of undergraduate studies to one of
Sanctuary Scholarship Programme the Post-Primary Education degree
Awards are awarded by the programmes at MIC Thurles.
MIC Office of Equality, Diversity
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MIC Intro Sections 24_25 WORK.indd 20 17/08/2023 09:44Sport
Schemes
Mary Immaculate
College is delighted
to offer two separate
sport schemes
in recognition
of the sporting
excellence amongst
MIC students
and in order to
further develop
the relationship
between academic
excellence, sports
and well-being by
providing additional
supports to students
whilst they pursue
both their academic
and sporting career.
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MIC Intro Sections 24_25 WORK.indd 21 17/08/2023 09:44CAO POINTS CONCESSION MIC SCHOLARSHIPS IN
SPORTS SCHEME MEMORY OF NOREEN LYNCH
MIC’s CAO Points Concession AND LEONARD ENRIGHT
Sports Scheme is an academic MIC offers an Elite Scholarship
entry scheme for high performance Scheme open to those who have
athletes applying for a full-time Level excelled in their chosen sport(s).
8 undergraduate programme at MIC The scheme, which is offered in
Limerick or MIC Thurles. Up to ten memory of Noreen Lynch and
places across all undergraduate Leonard Enright, is delivered
programmes will be reserved through a bursary and additional
for outstanding candidates who benefits and is offered at three
have achieved a very high level different levels as follows:
of sporting performance and who • One Gold Scholarship valued at
are committed to continuing to €4,000 – applications invited from
develop their sporting and academic current and incoming students
careers. Successful applicants • Two Silver Scholarships valued at
who meet all the necessary entry €2,000 each - applications invited
requirements, and who also meet from current and incoming students
the sports assessment criteria, may • Two Bronze Scholarships
be eligible for a points reduction valued at €1,000 each –
of up to 40 points below the 1st applications restricted to
Round CAO points cut-off for the incoming CAO applicants only. Thomas Devaney
programme they have applied for.
Elite Sports Scholarship
Noreen Lynch joined
Recipient 2022/23
To be considered for this entry Mary Immaculate
International Cross-Country
scheme, applicants must: College as a lecturer
Athlete
in Physical Education
a. Have applied for their MIC in the early 70s and I was so delighted to be an
programme/s of choice as during her 35 year career with MIC MIC Elite Sports Scholar for
normal through the CAO; she established and coordinated 2022/2023. With a hectic
b. Meet the minimum entry all of the sport and recreation training schedule and a busy
requirements of their desired programmes at the College. Noreen College course, it was a big
Level 8 programme; helped to establish the O’Connor relief to have the support from
c. Come within 40 points of 1st Cup, the Ladies Football equivalent the College. The financial
Round CAO points for their to the Fitzgibbon Cup, which was benefits of the scholarship
nominated programme; inaugurated in 1987. She was also allowed me to continue working
d. Be expected to act as involved in the establishment of to be the best athlete and
ambassadors for MIC in terms national third-level Ladies Football student teacher possible.
of their participation in their competitions in the mid-1980s.
chosen sport or other activities Indeed, the Lynch Cup, inaugurated
as requested by the College for in 1992, is named after her.
the duration of the programme Part of the Limerick panel in the
by which they entered; Leonard Enright 1973 All-Ireland final, Leonard won
e. Participate in a sport recognised was a member of Munster titles in 1980 and 1981 and
by the Irish Sports Council; and the Maintenance & League titles in 1984 and 1985. He
f. Be able to provide evidence Buildings Services was the All-Star full-back in 1980,
that they are competing at the Team at MIC for over 1981 and 1983. Leonard was inducted
highest available level in their 22 years. Leonard played with the into the GAA Hall of Fame in 2019.
chosen sport and have identifiable Limerick Senior Hurling team from
potential for further improvement. the early 1970s to the late 1980s.
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MIC Intro Sections 24_25 WORK.indd 22 17/08/2023 09:44HOW TO APPLY TO BOTH SCHEMES Applicants should also apply
The following minimum directly to MIC via an online
standards of participation will application form, quoting their
apply to both schemes: CAO number, programme of
choice and personal statement
• Gaelic Games: Minor county to include sporting biography.
level and capable of competing
at a higher age level Application forms may be accessed
• Hockey: Interprovincial/ at www.mic.ie/scholarships
international representation
• Athletics: Schools/Celtic Games or Applicants may apply for both the
Junior international representation CAO Concession Scheme and the
• Rugby: Schools/age grade Elite Scholarship Scheme (Gold,
international, provincial and/ Silver and Bronze level if eligible).
or international representation/
provincial academy/sub-academy/ Deadline for receipt of applications
overseas or UK equivalent is 1 May on year of entry.
• Soccer: Schools/age
grade international and/
or provincial representation/ FURTHER INFORMATION
emerging talent programme/ MIC Admissions Office
overseas or UK equivalent T: +353 61 204348 Clíona Healy
• Basketball: Super league E: Admissions@mic.ul.ie Elite Sports Scholarship
level and/or national junior Recipient 2022/23
squad representation MIC Sports Office Cork Camogie Player
• Rowing: Junior national T: +353 61 204375
representation E: SportsSchemes@mic.ul.ie I was delighted to receive the
• Other Sports: As defined by Elite Sports Scholarship as I
the recognised sporting body Other Awards & Scholarships know there have been some
and evidence of a strong Further information on all awards very impressive awardees
competitive record at the highest and scholarships available at previously and it’s an honour to
level of their chosen sport www.mic.ie/scholarships be among their company. It was
also great to be acknowledged
To be considered eligible for for my role in my sport,
the Elite Scholarships you must camogie. This scholarship
clearly demonstrate that you have relieved the financial burden
the potential to or have already associated with combining
performed at adult inter-county study with competing at
level with respect to Gaelic games; an elite sports level.
adult international or achieved
the highest level of participation
within the sport category.
Incoming undergraduate applicants
should apply for their MIC
programme/s of choice as
normal through the CAO.
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MIC Intro Sections 24_25 WORK.indd 23 17/08/2023 09:44GAA Bursaries
In addition to these schemes, MIC continues to offer, in
partnership with Munster GAA, a number of bursaries to
students who have achieved county-level standard from
minor grade upwards. Bursaries are awarded when students
have registered in the College. A limited number of GAA
Bursaries are also provided by MIC to such students.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Joe Redington,
Gaelic Games Development Administrator
E: Joe.Redington@mic.ul.ie
T: +353 61 774705
MIC graduate and current Limerick senior hurler,
Darragh O'Donovan, in action for MIC.
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MIC Intro Sections 24_25 WORK.indd 24 17/08/2023 09:44RACHEL KENNEALLY
MEMORIAL AWARDS
Munster LGFA funds bursaries,
valued at €750 each, on an annual
basis in memory of Rachel Kenneally,
a Bachelor of Education graduate
of MIC (class of 2013). Rachel was
a member of the College team that
won the Giles Cup in 2012 and also
played inter-county football with
Tipperary. She passed away after
a long illness in March 2018.
The bursaries are awarded to current
MIC students, undergraduate or full-
time postgraduate, who are involved
in ladies football in Munster (playing,
coaching, administration etc).
Applicants must be a member of
a LGFA club in a Munster county.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Ciara Cregan,
Sports Officer
E: Ciara.Cregan@mic.ul.ie
T: +353 61 204375
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MIC Intro Sections 24_25 WORK.indd 25 17/08/2023 09:44Wired 99.9FM
Stáisiún Raidió Wired FM
The College radio station, Wired
99.9FM, is a non-profit partnership
which broadcasts in Limerick City
and suburban areas for 60 hours
from Monday to Friday.
Wired 99.9FM, Limerick’s college and arts programmes, combined
radio station, located at Mary with student current affairs output
Immaculate College (MIC) and to let students know what’s going
Technological University of the on and how it will affect them.
Shannon (TUS): Midwest, celebrated
27 years on air this college year. During each academic year, over 150
volunteers from MIC and TUS have
The station, with studios in both MIC availed of a free comprehensive
and TUS, provides a voice for the training course in all aspects of
students of Limerick and gives them radio broadcasting. Wired 99.9FM older people, members of the
a chance to offer a real alternative for is always looking for volunteers with Travelling Community, migrants,
fans of great music and talk-based good ideas and who want to try their and former offenders develop
radio in the city. Genres such as R&B, hand at student broadcasting. The communication skills and receive a
rap, hip-hop, rock, metal, dance, station has also been involved in a qualification. The station is always
punk, folk, traditional and so much number of outreach programmes developing its own unique outreach
more are catered for on the station. with the wider community that has programmes, focusing on areas
The station is particularly proud seen the station open up its airwaves such as inequality, social justice
of its support of independent local to people with disabilities, secondary and the right to communicate. In
music, and has won national awards school students, disadvantaged the summer of 2019 the station
for its promotion of artists from the youth, members of the Travelling launched an advocacy and media
local hip-hop scene. The station Community, immigrants and expression course specifically for
is a platform for all up and coming asylum seekers, and many more. people living in Direct Provision
artists, and a space where several and in 2020, the station launched
well-known DJs and other musical The station runs an array of QQI Mincéir Media, a media expression
acts made their broadcasting debut. courses such as Media Expression course designed for members of
Besides eclectic music choices, and other communication the Travelling Community. This
the station broadcasts weekly film, courses at Levels 3, 4 and 5. year will see the conclusion of an
literature, sports, Irish language These courses have allowed local Erasmus+ project entitled SNAP:
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MIC Intro Sections 24_25 WORK.indd 26 17/08/2023 09:44Sexuality Intimacy Art Podcast, setting where they can learn about studying at MIC include RTÉ sports
which focused on engaging 18-25 live sound and vision mixing. broadcaster Jacqui Hurley; executive
year olds to create work related to producer with RTÉ Children’s and
the themes of sexuality and gender. Wired 99.9FM is constantly striving Young People programming, Eimear
to produce innovative programming. O’Mahony; producer, director and
In 2017 the station signed a new The station gives students on- news editor with RTÉ and TG4, Áine
10-year licence with the BAI, campus a wide range of media Ní Dhúill; and production coordinator
and the studios have since been production opportunities and and presenter with RTÉ Lyric FM, Ian
updated to top of the range digital experience. But you don’t have to McGlynn. Notably, Daragh Dolan and
consoles. This is part of the station’s study Media and Communications Jake O’Loughlin were crowned Radio
overall strategic plan to support to join - ANY student on ANY DJs of the Year at the 2023 Student
reliable, high quality operations programme can become a radio Media Awards, in recognition of
in a constantly developing and station volunteer and student their work with Wired FM, while
evolving environment. The station broadcaster. If you don’t want to fourth year students at MIC.
has begun running live broadcasts speak on air, there are plenty of jobs
and video streams from the for researchers and technicians. For more information go
Record Room, and other venues in to www.wiredfm.ie
Limerick city, allowing students to Notable alumni who have
get experience in an even broader volunteered at Wired 99.9FM while
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MIC Intro Sections 24_25 WORK.indd 27 17/08/2023 09:44Accommodation
Cóiríocht
Mary Immaculate College owns and MIC THURLES METHOD OF BOOKING
operates on-campus residential There are 36 en-suite bedrooms Bookings are taken all year
accommodation for first year conveniently located onsite at MIC round. However, early booking is
students. Choosing to live in college Thurles. Spaced out over three highly recommended. Students
accommodation offers students the floors, they provide accommodation may only provisionally book
convenience of living on-campus, or for 36 students on a single room one type of accommodation.
within a short walking distance of it. basis. Facilities and services
It provides opportunities for making provided include the following:
friends and for academic, social bedrooms equipped with single For costs and booking details please
and cultural enrichment in a secure bed, study desk, chair and plenty refer to our website, or contact
and comfortable environment. of storage. All bedrooms have the MIC Accommodation Office:
bathrooms with a sink, toilet and
ACCOMMODATION OFFICE shower. Wifi is available and there T: +353 61 302500
The College’s Accommodation is a spacious, communal TV lounge E: Courtbrack@mic.ul.ie
Office provides assistance to and fully equipped, self catering W: www.mic.ul.ie/study-at-
students in finding accommodation kitchen area. The kitchen includes mic/accommodation
in dedicated student residences cooking facilities including stoves
or in private houses. and microwaves as well as sinks,
refrigerators, kettles and cupboards
COURTBRACK ACCOMMODATION for storing food items.
This purpose-built facility provides
managed accommodation for Please Note: Students must provide
students on a self-catering basis. their own bed linen and towels in all
Single and twin study bedrooms are College accommodation outlets.
available. Residents of the complex
also have use of a self-catering
kitchen and communal TV lounge.
Private parking is available and
there is a housekeeping service for
the upkeep of communal areas.
Located on Courtbrack Avenue,
this accommodation is less
than a five-minute walk from
the College's Limerick campus
and is also within easy walking
distance of all city amenities.
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#MICOpenDay
OPEN DAYS
2023-24
MIC LIMERICK
OPEN DAYS
Thursday 19 & Friday 20 October 2023
Saturday 20 January 2024
STUDENT EXPERIENCE DAY
Date to be confirmed
MIC THURLES
OPEN DAY
Saturday 11 November 2023
STUDENT EXPERIENCE DAY
Saturday 13 April 2024
For more
information see
www.mic.ie/CAO
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Cláir
LIMERICK CAMPUS THURLES CAMPUS
Bachelor of Arts — Page 33 BA in Education, Business — Page 99
MI002 Studies and Accounting
MI016
Bachelor of Science in — Page 55
Psychology
MI003 BA in Education, Business — Page 105
Studies and Religious Studies
MI017
Bachelor of Education — Page 61
(Primary Teaching)
MI005/MI006
BA in Education, Gaeilge — Page 113
and Religious Studies
Bachelor of Education - — Page 67
MI018
International
(Primary Teaching)
MI004
BA in Education, Gaeilge — Page 119
and Business Studies
BA in Early Childhood Care — Page 71 MI019
and Education
MI007
BA in Education, — Page 127
Mathematics and Gaeilge
B Ed in Education — Page 79
MI020
and Psychology
MI008
BA in Education, Mathematics — Page 135
NEW and Business Studies
BA in English Language — Page 87 MI021
and Literature
MI009
NEW
BA in Education, Home — Page 141
NEW Economics and Business Studies
BA in Drama and English — Page 93 MI022
MI010
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CAO CODE LIMERICK CAMPUS
MI002
CAO Points 280
Bachelor
of Arts
Baitsiléir Sna Dána
The Bachelor of Arts is a four-year, full-time,
honours degree (Level 8). The programme is
flexible and wide-ranging allowing students to
study four different major subjects in first year
and then focus on two of these in second
year, which they will then continue to
study to degree level as joint honours.
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MIC Degree Courses 24_25 WORK.indd 33 17/08/2023 09:30Bachelor of Arts | CAO CODE MI002
Why study the
Bachelor of Arts
at MIC? What you will study
Becoming an Arts student and SKILL DEVELOPMENT COLLEGE SMARTS EXTENDED
graduate is one of the best ways to Throughout each year, you will ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
develop vital skills for your career, develop broad and specific skills College SmARTS is an extended
for personal growth, and to make the to enhance both your personal and orientation programme run over
fullest contribution to society. The professional capacity. In Year 1, the first 6-8 weeks of Year 1.
flexibility of studying an Arts degree you will take a module in Skills for This is designed to provide Year
at MIC means that you can study a Study and Work, which includes the 1 students in the Faculty of Arts
combination of familiar Arts subjects development of literary, computing, with the relevant information
and try new ones in the first year problem-solving and research skills. and practical advice they need to
before deciding on the two subjects successfully navigate their first year
you wish to gain your degree in. In Year 2, you will further broaden of college. It also introduces them
your skill base by selecting elective to the many academic and personal
Notably, we recently added modules. These can be taken from supports available to students at
Business Studies as a a wide range of academic subjects MIC and to various social aspects,
subject on our BA, making it one in the faculty or bespoke electives such as sports and recreation and
of the most unique Liberal Arts such as Information Technology (IT) clubs and societies. The programme
programmes in the country! and Teaching English as a Foreign is run in conjunction with a number
Language (TEFL). It gives you an of support services in the College,
Our Arts students develop excellent opportunity to explore other subjects including the Academic Learning
communication and thinking of interest. Students of Psychology Centre, Counselling, the Students’
skills that enable them to engage take specialist Psychology electives. Union and the Access and Disability
critically and analytically with Office. Some of the academic issues
the world around them. Subject- In Year 3, you will have opportunities covered in the programme include
specific content is supported by to develop specific skills through subject choice, module registration,
general skills modules, elective work, or travel, or studying how to access college ICT services
modules and research. abroad as part of the off-campus such as email and Moodle, time
programme. You will submit management, submission of
TEACHING, LEARNING your undergraduate dissertation, assignments, academic regulations
AND ASSESSMENT demonstrating your research skills and exams. College SmARTS is
The Bachelor of Arts at MIC is taught and ability to work independently the first such programme to be
by academics from 14 different in your fourth and final year. introduced in the College and the
subject departments, which ensures Faculty of Arts continue to pioneer
great diversity. A commonality new ways to support its students.
for all however is that staff are
excellent teachers, renowned ACADEMIC ADVISORS
subject experts and compassionate. The Faculty of Arts has introduced
Assessment methods vary greatly an academic advisors system for
depending on the subject and the all Year 1 BA students to help and
year. As a Bachelor of Arts student support them throughout their first
at MIC, you will be assessed in a year at MIC. Each Year 1 BA student
variety of coursework, practical will be assigned an academic
tasks, written examinations and by advisor from within the Faculty.
conducting your own research. The academic advisor will provide
advice on academic issues such
as studying at third-level, critical
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MIC Degree Courses 24_25 WORK.indd 34 17/08/2023 09:30thinking, assessments and grades, Technology appropriate for interpret and visualise data. These
and transferable skills, and will also undertaking a contemporary skills are required to succeed at
direct students to the appropriate humanities programme. It provides third-level and are also transferable
college services for non-academic students with the skills required to multiple work environments.
issues as required. Academic to write an academic argument Overall, they benefit you both
advisors will provide another level of and communicate, collaborate and in the present as you undertake
support for Year 1 students to help present ideas using a variety of your degree programme and
them find their feet at third-level. digital formats. It builds on digital in the future as you look to
capabilities and instils a culture enhance your employability.
SKILLS FOR WORK AND STUDY of digital innovation, creativity,
All Year 1 BA students take a critical thinking, communication,
foundational course in Skills for collaboration and lifelong learning
Study and Work. This course in this evolving technological
comprises of two modules landscape. It also provides students
which will provide students with with a practical understanding of
transferable skills in Academic various data collection methods
Writing, Research and Information and the skills to digitally analyse,
YEAR 1
In your first year, you can choose Bachelor of Arts Subjects
any four subjects from the Arts Business Studies (NEW) History
Subjects listed below. You can select Drama & Theatre Studies Mathematics
any subject combinations from a English Language & Literature Media & Communication Studies
choice of fourteen subjects. However, French Studies Music
when choosing your subjects in Gaeilge Philosophy
Year 1, you should be mindful of the Geography Psychology
subject groupings in Year 2 (see German Studies Theology & Religious Studies
below). It is essential to have at least
two subjects from different Year
2 subject groups bearing in mind
that those who choose Psychology
in Year 1 may not be offered a
place in Psychology in Year 2.
YEARS 2-4
Towards the end of Year 1, you will Group 1 Psychology OR English
receive advice and guidance before
Group 2 Gaeilge OR Business Studies
selecting the subjects you will
continue with from Years 2-4. At Group 3 Media & Communication Studies OR Geography
the beginning of Year 2 (Part II), you
Mathematics OR Drama & Theatre Studies OR Theology &
will choose two of the four subjects Group 4
Religious Studies
taken in first year. You will continue
with these two subjects to degree Group 5 History OR Music
level as joint honours. No more
German (beginners or advanced) OR French (beginners or
than one subject can be taken from Group 6
advanced) OR Philosophy
any one of the following groups:
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