A good education has the power to inspire and teachers are in a unique position to shape and change the lives of young people, their families and communities. Great teachers are visionaries, lifelong learners, leaders, communicators, collaborators, partners, innovators, creative thinkers, problem solvers, adaptors and role models. Our post-primary programme will help prepare you for that challenge and equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience to create a positive learning environment, inspiring young people to maximise their potential and believe in themselves.
The BEd (Post-primary) Technology and Design course is a four-year programme designed to support your development as an educational professional and reflective practitioner. Throughout this course you will use new technologies and modern ways of thinking and learning to enable you to become a learning leader. Discover how to integrate new technologies and raise awareness of the implications of technology. The use of computers as a design tool is encouraged and you will have access to up-to-date CNC routers, lathe and milling machines, laser cutters and 3D printers. As an adaptable individual you will develop new skills to teach others in an innovative way, including manufacturing, systems, graphics and CAD/CAM.
Subsidiary Subject
Alongside your Business and Enterprise main subject, you will also study a subsidiary subject. The subsidiary options you can choose from are: Computing and Computer Science, English, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religious Studies or Science. Click here for more information on your subsidiary subject options.
How will I study?
Learning and teaching are delivered through a dynamic and engaging curriculum using a combination of lectures, workshops, seminars and independent study. You also will spend a significant amount of time on placement in a range of schools and educational settings. In Year 3, you will have the opportunity to spend a semester studying abroad at one of our partner universities worldwide. In Year 4, you will conduct research and complete a dissertation on a topic that you are passionate about.
Who will be teaching me?
In College and on your school-based professional placements, you will be taught, assessed and supported by an exceptional team of internationally recognised, research-informed and experienced practitioners. As a small, specialist institution, you get to know your tutors and they get to know and support you to become a shaper of education.
How will I be assessed?
A variety of assessment methods are used, including critically reflective essays, individual and group projects and presentations, e-portfolios, formal examinations, assessment on placement and final dissertation.