MIC HAS A 94 % STUDENT RETENTION RATE
Programme provision at MIC expands with addition of four secondary-level teaching programmes on MIC , St Patrick ’ s Campus , Thurles
Founded in 1898 , Mary Immaculate College is an autonomous university-level College of Education and the Liberal Arts . The city campus , which is easily accessible , now has a student population of over 3,600 students , enrolled on a wide range of programmes in Education and the Liberal Arts , at both undergraduate and postgraduate level . MIC is characterised by a warm welcome for new students , from Ireland and from overseas , excellence in teaching , learning and research , and a friendly rapport between staff and students .
MIC ’ s retention rate is 94 % ( HEA , 2016 ), among the highest in Ireland , which is exemplary . This indicates that when students choose MIC they are happy with their choice and prosper . External opinion on the College is equally as positive with a recent Higher Education Authority report placing MIC within the Excellent Progress Category of how Ireland ’ s universities and colleges are performing .
MIC is an exciting prospect for a college applicant . Some compelling reasons have been put forward as to why this is so by the current cohort of over 3,600 students and by the many thousands of graduates .
These include :
• An outstanding history of academic excellence
• Superb Liberal Arts and Education undergratuate programme offerings
• A highly supportive atmosphere and a student-friendly campus environment
• State-of-the-art teaching and sporting facilities
• An extensive range of student support services
• An excellent suite of postgraduate study options
The programmes on offer at MIC , which include undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in liberal arts and education , are among the most highly soughtafter in Ireland . The College has a reputation for excellence in teaching , learning and research and is known for the high calibre of students it has attracted since its establishment . MIC alumni are widely recognised as high merit contributors to all areas of social , cultural and professional life around the world , inspired by the College ’ s entreaty to ‘ make a difference .’
The programmes are validated by the University of Limerick and are accredited by the Teaching Council . The programmes will offer wholly unique content and subject combinations , presenting very favourable employment prospects to graduates .
MIC , St Patrick ’ s Campus , Thurles , as it is now known after its incorporation by Mary Immaculate College , Limerick , prides itself on academic excellence through the provision of values-led , quality teaching with an emphasis on critical and refl ective thinking . As well as offering a number of full time academic courses , the campus serves as a centre for theological , pastoral and spiritual renewal in the region . It also boasts excellent educational , catering and recreational facilities . This along with small class sizes , extensive student support facilities and dynamic and engaging lecturers makes MIC St Patrick ’ s Campus , Thurles a leading option for those thinking of pursuing second – level teaching programmes .
Among the other new additions to MIC ’ s programme provision is the exciting BA in Contemporary and Applied Theatre Studies ( MI001 ). This new four year undergraduate programme ( level 8 ) deals with an area of drama and theatre education not currently catered for at third level in Ireland . Applied theatre is considered to be the study of drama and theatre across a range of practical applications and non-traditional settings , including but not defi ned by stage performance or the study of literary texts . Contemporary theatre signals that the programme will deal largely with current and emergent modes of theatrical production and reception .
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