BEd Post-Primary
The BEd Post-primary programme at Stranmillis is a flexible and exciting programme that allows you to study a main subject (Business and Enterprise, Mathematics, Religious Studies or Technology and Design) and a subsidiary subject (Computing, English, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Science or Technology), which you can also teach to GCSE level. Click on the video presentations below to find out more about the programme and the main/subsidiary subjects, and hear what our current students have to say about the programme.
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Dr Irene Bell gives an overview of the BEd Post-primary programme at Stranmillis – a highly flexible programme that allows you to chose from over 20 combinations of main and subsidiary subjects to suit your individual subject strengths and interest.
Main Subjects
There are four Main Subject Pathways on the B.Ed. Post-primary programme – Business and Enterprise, Mathematics, Religious Studies, and Technology and Design. You also choose a subsidiary subject (from Computing, English, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religious Studies and Science), giving you the flexibility of over 20 subject combinations.
Business and Enterprise
Click for an overview of the Business and Enterprise main subject pathway by course co-ordinator, Dr Lisa McKenzie and current Business and Enterprise students.
Mathematics
Click for an overview of the Mathematics main subject pathway by course co-ordinator, Dr William Kitchen and current Mathematics students.
Religious Studies
Click for an overview of the Religious Studies main subject pathway by course co-ordinators, Dr Barbara McDade and Dr Anita Gracie and current Religious Studies students.
Technology and Design
Click for an overview of the Technology and Design main subject pathway by course co-ordinator, Dr Michael Ievers and current Technology and Design students.
Subsidiary Subjects
Whichever main pathway you choose, you will also choose and study a subsidiary subject alongside your main subject. Generally, you will be able to teach your subsidiary subject to GCSE level. To find out more about the subsidiary subject options you can choose, watch the subject overviews below. The ability to teach a second subject greatly enhances your opportunities and employability.
Computing
Introduction to Computing and Computer Science as a subsidiary subject by Ian Simons
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English
Introduction to English as a subsidiary subject by Mrs Diane McClelland and current English and Literacy students.
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Mathematics
Introduction to Mathematics as a subsidiary subject by Dr William Kitchen. See main subject for maths student.
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Physical Education
Introduction to Physical Education as a subsidiary subject by Dr David McKee and current PE students.
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Religious Studies
Introduction to Religious Studies as a subsidiary subject from Dr Barbara McDade. See main subject for RS students.
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Science
Introduction to Science as a subsidiary subject by Dr John McCullagh.
Click to Watch OverviewWhat Our B.Ed. Post-primary Students Say
Don’t take our word for it, see what our current B.Ed. Post-primary students have to say about their course and Stranmillis.
Further Information
For further information entrance requirements and course content on the BEd Post-primary pathways, click below:
BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE