Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick
Mary Immaculate College

Mary Immaculate College

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Mary Immaculate College

Mary Immaculate College

Mary Immaculate College, established in 1898, has a solid reputation as a unique and welcoming Catholic university. The College now enrolls about 3,200 students in its four undergraduate degree programs and more than thirty postgraduate programs up to the Ph.D. level. Students, staff, and members of the local, national, and international communities can all benefit from the excellent teaching, learning, and research facilities provided by MIC. Through its partnerships with more than 40 universities in Europe, 16 universities in the USA, and its exchange relationship with the Australian Catholic University, the College invites international students worldwide.

Mary Immaculate College is located in Limerick City's beautiful southern suburbs, Ireland's third largest city. Limerick is a vibrant and interesting city with three higher education institutions and a combined student population of 20,000. Limerick is Ireland's 2014 National City of Culture and the home of Munster Rugby. Mary Immaculate College, located just ten minutes from the city center, is an excellent starting point for seeing medieval Limerick as well as all of Ireland's most spectacular picturesque tourist locations, including Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, the Ring of Kerry, West Cork, and others. The College's location, only a 20-minute drive from Shannon International Airport, makes travel to and from Brazil more straightforward and makes short visits to the UK and Europe more accessible. 

Mary Immaculate College Student Life

Campus life

The lush 25-acre campus of MIC Limerick, which is only a short stroll from Limerick's social and cultural hub, combines modern and historic architecture to create something special. Although it has all the necessary amenities for lectures, studying, and entertainment, its small size and welcoming atmosphere give students "a home away from home." The College is filled with first-rate contemporary amenities, such as cutting-edge lecture and tutorial rooms, computer labs, and mock classrooms. The award-winning multi-purpose gymnasium and sports complex "Tailteann" are both held regularly at the 510-seat professional Lime Tree Theatre venue. 

Sports facilities

The multipurpose "Tailteann" gymnasium at MIC opened to students in 2007 and earned the 2008 Royal Irish Architecture Awards prize for "Best Leisure Building." The structure, which is perched on the edge of a full-size GAA pitch, features three gyms—the largest of which is 8,000 sq. ft. and has retractable bleacher-style seating—a well-stocked weight room, locker rooms, and table tennis facilities.

An Astroturf running track surrounds the GAA pitch, and an Astroturf tennis/five-a-side soccer court is located on the opposite side. A floodlit practice field is also located across from the playing field.  Numerous college sports teams regularly practice and compete here.

 Student clubs

 To "enrich the whole person," Mary Immaculate College encourages students for extracurricular activities to strike a healthy balance between their academic work and free time. The Mary Immaculate Students' Union (MISU) provides a wide range of clubs and socs that cover the arts, culture, education, sports, entertainment, welfare, and charity. 

Mary Immaculate College Course Fee

Undergraduate - Other Fees & Charges Total
EU		 Total
NonEU
Compulsory Gaeltacht field trip 650 N/A
Compulsory Geography field trip 85 85
Audit Module 570 1,140
Annual Repeat Exam per module 172 344
Repeat Semester (Note 1) 2,807 5,589
Link in per module 570 1,140
Repeat module off-campus 570 1,140
Link In QPV Module 172 344
Application Fee Undergraduate 50 50
Payment Plan 50 50

 

Postgraduate - Fees & Charges Total
EU		 Total
NonEU
Application Fee Postgraduate 50 50
Payment Plan 50 50
Module Resubmission: (per module) 500 1,000
Non-refundable Course Acceptance Fee (applied towards course fee on enrolment) 500 1,000
Continuance Fee per semester: Research & Thesis 500 1,000
Dissertation Resubmission 1,000 2,000

Mary Immaculate College Academic Programs

Undergraduate                  

The following four-year undergraduate honors degree programs are available through Mary Immaculate College: Bachelor of Arts, Education, or Early Childhood Care & Education.

Courses offered at Mary Immaculate College for Bachelors are as follows – 

  • BA in Education, Business Studies & Accounting 
  • BA in Contemporary & Applied Theatre Studies
  • BA in Early Childhood Care & Education 
  • BA in Education, Business Studies & Religious Studies 
  • BA in Education, Mathematics & Business Studies
  • BA in Psychology
  • BA in Media & Communication Studies
  • BA in Drama & Theatre Studies
  • BA in History
  • BA in German

Postgraduate 

MIC provides postgraduate programs in the arts and education. There are also a variety of postgraduate programs by research and thesis available in Applied Linguistics, Education, English, French Studies, Gaeilge, Geography, Irish Studies, German Studies, History, Mathematics, Media & Communication Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, and Theology & Religious Studies, up to and including PhD level.

Research

Over 82% of MIC professors hold PhDs, one of the highest percentages in the Republic of Ireland. They are highly engaged in research. Postgraduate theses, academic publications, and research archive collections can all be found in the College Research Repository & Digital Archive. 

At Mary Immaculate College (MIC), you can join over 100 PhD scholars and 250 Masters students in a thriving postgraduate community. Their postgraduate programs are essential to achieving the goal of the College, which is to promote students' intellectual, spiritual, and professional growth through excellence in teaching, learning, and research across several fields in the arts and education. In order to achieve this goal, the College has established a specialized Research and Graduate School with a variety of supports to draw top researchers to our campus.

Foundation Course

The Foundation Certificate is a program designed for older students who want to continue their studies and advance to the third level. The part-time program runs from October to May. Students attend lectures two evenings every week and two Saturdays per term. The course gives students the ability participate in a third-level educational course while building confidence in a supportive learning atmosphere. History, Language and Linguistics, Media and Communication Studies, English, Geography, Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies, Study and Writing Skills, and Information Technology are among the disciplines covered in this course.

Mary Immaculate College Entry Requirement

    Students applying for master's degrees at Mary Immaculate College must have a UG degree in a relevant discipline with a 60% or above grade point average. Similarly, for the bachelor's entry requirement at Mary Immaculate College, students must have a minimum high school grade point average of 65%. 

Mary Immaculate College Scholarship

Mary Immaculate College offers a variety of financial and academic assistance programs to new students. These include CAO concessions and entry and sports scholarships. Once accepted to/attending the College, bursaries and grants are available for UG and PG to provide financial and practical help in continuing further studies. Some programs are unique to MIC and are sponsored by them, but the Irish Government and the EU fund others.

Mary Immaculate College Faculty

Name

Designation

Dr Rebecca Breen

Coordinator of Doctoral Programmes

Simon Brennan

Department of Learning Society and Religious Education

Nicola Brennan

Clerical Officer

Dr Mary T. Brien

Lecturer (part-time)

Dr Therese Brophy

Programme Coordinator, Doctorate in Educational Psychology

Elizabeth Brosnahan

Library Assistant

Dr AnneMarie Brosnan

Lecturer

Katie Brosnan

Executive Officer, PA to Vice-President Academic Affairs

 

Mary Immaculate College Accommodation

    Near Mary Immaculate College, students can find affordable housing that is both cozy and hospitable. Additionally, there are several choices, including both on-campus and off-campus student housing that is self-catered. These alternatives typically cost €2,450 per semester. Students can also rent privately owned homes in the areas near MIC, which might be even more economical. As a city campus, every city neighborhood is accessible on foot!

FAQ

    1.What are the admissions requirements for Mary Immaculate College?

    Mary Immaculate College has a large intake in September.

    2.Is there a charge to apply to Mary Immaculate College?

    Mary Immaculate College has an application fee of 50 EUR.

    3.I have a three-year undergraduate degree. Is it possible for me to apply to Mary Immaculate College?

    Yes. Mary Immaculate College accepts three-year undergraduate degrees.

    4.What is Mary Immaculate College known for?

    With fascinating and challenging courses, the college takes pride in the quality of its teaching, learning, and research. Their programs go beyond the lecture hall, providing opportunities for study abroad and real-world job placements, and will prepare you for various careers. 

    5.Can I apply to Mary Immaculate College without IELTS?

    Yes. You can apply without taking the IELTS and submit your results later to receive the full offer letter.

    6.What courses are available at Mary Immaculate College?

    There are 15 undergraduate degree programs to choose from, including Drama and English, English Language and Literature, Psychology, Primary and Post-Primary Teaching, Liberal Arts, and Early Childhood Education.

     

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