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Contact: GMIT at Letterfrack,

Co. Galway, Ireland

00353 95 41669

letterfrack@gmit.ie

 

 

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Design and Technology Education

GA 980

In this four-year programme students are trained in designing, drawing and making furniture, using both hand tools and machines. Studies include the construction principles and the technology of furniture making as well as materials used past and present. This will enable students to explore new technologies and to develop solutions in a creative and imaginative way.

Apart from the practical work students will learn about the theoretical background of education and have the opportunity to gain practical experience in teaching. Through various teaching practice events throughout the four years in Letterfrack students will learn everything it takes to become a good educationalist. They will be competent in teaching construction studies, design and technical drawing to students in second level education, to prepare and deliver classes in a way that encourages students to develop and express their creativity .

As a Bachelor Honours in Design and Technology Education, graduates are qualified to teach Materials Technology (Wood), Technical Graphics to Junior Certificate level and Architectural Technology and Design and Communication Studies Leaving Certificate honours standard in the Irish second level school system.

 

The minimum entry requirement is a pass in 6 Leaving Certificate subjects including English or Irish and Mathematics. Two of the subjects must be passed at HC3 or better and must include Technical Drawing or Construction Studies.

 

For further information contact:
Programme Co-ordinator
Angelika Rauch
T: 095 41 660
F: 095 41 112
E: angelika.rauch@gmit.ie