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The MIC EDII Office is a College service that exists to embed an ethos and practice of equality, diversity, inclusion and interculturalism (EDII) at Mary Immaculate College-underpinned by a whole institutional approach with the staff and student community, and external partners. The mission and strategy of the EDII Office is aligned and guided by the MIC Strategic Plan.

Since 2018, MIC has been committed to the development of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Interculturalism (EDII) and this is embedded within the Strategic Plan, ‘A Flourishing Learning Community 2020-2023’. 

The Embracing Diversity & Nurturing Integration Project (EDNIP) initiative in Mary Immaculate College (MIC) has been awarded €300,000 as part of the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund 2021-2027. Announced last week by Minister of State for Community Development, Integration and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, AMIF is a multi-year project with a total allocation of €60.19 million, made up of €49.77 million in EU funding and €10.42 million in national and beneficiary co-financing.

The B Ed in Education and Psychology is a four-year, full-time, honours degree (Level 8), which prepares graduates to be primary teachers and gain a degree accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland.

The BA in Education, Business Studies and Accounting programme (post-primary) is a four-year, full-time, undergraduate concurrent teacher education degree (Level 8), currently offered at MIC Thurles. Graduates are qualified to teach honours Leaving Certificate level.

The BA in Education, Business Studies and Accounting (International) programme (post-primary) is a four-year, full-time, undergraduate concurrent teacher education degree, currently offered at MIC, St Patrick’s Campus, Thurles. Graduates are qualified to teach Business Studies and Accounting to honours Leaving Certificate level.

The BA in Education, Business Studies and Religious Studies programme (post-primary) is a four-year, full-time, undergraduate concurrent teacher education degree (Level 8), currently offered at MIC Thurles. Graduates are qualified to teach Business Studies and Religious Studies to honours Leaving Certificate level.

The BA in Education, Business Studies and Religious Studies programme (post-primary) is a four-year, full-time, undergraduate concurrent teacher education degree, currently offered at MIC Thurles. Graduates are qualified to teach Business Studies and Religious Studies to honours Leaving Certificate level.

The Masters of Education in Education for Human Rights and Equality is a one year full-time and two year part-time programme, providing an academic qualification for educators interested in human rights and equality offered by MIC Thurles. The programme is designed to develop participants’ knowledge and critical understanding of human rights and equality in the field of education to enable them in their professional capacity to integrate knowledge, handle complexity and formulate judgements to promote the upholding of human rights and equality.

Learn more about the Master of Education degree programme in Education for Sustainability and Global Citizenship, a two-year, part-time blended programme at Mary Immaculate College offering educators a focus on climate justice, outdoor learning, biodiversity, intercultural education, peace studies and children’s agency.

The BA in Education, Gaeilge and Business Studies programme (post-primary) is a four-year, full-time, undergraduate concurrent teacher education degree (Level 8), currently offered at MIC Thurles. Graduates are qualified to teach Irish and Business Studies to honours Leaving Certificate level.

The BA in Education, Gaeilge and Religious Studies programme (post-primary) is a four-year, full-time, undergraduate concurrent teacher education degree (Level 8), currently offered at MIC Thurles. Graduates are qualified to teach Irish and Religious Studies to Leaving Certificate level.