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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
B.Ed (Hons)
2014-2016 (Part-time)
UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
IN COLLABORATION
WITH
MAURITIUS INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Page No.
1. Design & Technology 3
2. French 11
3. Home Economics with Food Studies 20
4. Physical Education 28
5. Social Sciences with History / Geography / Sociology 37
6. Visual Arts 48
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BEd (Hons) Design and Technology - IE 320
1. Objectives
This programme is aimed at secondary school teachers in the area of Design and
Technology. It comprises a study of materials and materials processing, the different
control technologies, design principles and history, energy systems and technology
education. This programme aims at strengthening the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required for teaching Design and Technology at the upper secondary level. An essential
part of the programme is the design research project which allows teachers to undertake a
design study in order to integrate theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the
realisation of an artefact.
2. General Entry Requirements
As per General Entry Requirements for admission to undergraduate degrees of the
University.
3. Programme Requirements
A Teacher’s Diploma in the relevant field of study from the Mauritius Institute of
Education.
4. Programme Duration
Normal(Years) Maximum(Years)
Degree: 3 Part time 5 Part time
5. Minimum credits required for the award of undergraduate degree.
135 (Including 60 credits for the Teacher’s Diploma)
6. Credits per year
Minimum 18, Maximum 48 credits, subject to regulation 4 above.
7. Assessment
An overall total of 40% for combined continuous assessment and written examination
components would be required to pass the module, without minimum thresholds within the
individual continuous assessment and written examination.
Written examinations for all the modules will be carried out at the end of the academic year
(unless otherwise stated).
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All modules have either 3 credits or 6 credits. Level I and Level II modules carry a
weighting of 3, except for CS 1020 which carries a weighting of 1, EDS 2010 and TP 2000
carry a weighting of 5. Level III modules carry a weighting of 5 except COM 3010 which
carries a weighting of 3.
Each module will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows (unless otherwise
specified)
Assessment will be based on written examination of 2-3-hour duration carrying a weighting
of 70% and continuous assessment a weighting of 30% of total marks except for the
following modules, which will be assessed by continuous assessment only EDS 1020Y,
CS 1020, EDS 2010, COM 3010 and DT 3001Y.
EDS 1010Y, EDS 3010Y and COM 2010 will be assessed by: Examination (30%) and
continuous assessment (70%).
Professional Practice will be assessed through Portfolio (30%) and Teaching Practice
(70%). Students should secure 50% to pass the professional practice.
Continuous assessment may be based on laboratory works and/or assignment/s but should
include at least a class test for non-pedagogical modules.
8. Grading Structure
This will be as shown below taking into account that the pass mark for all modules is 40%
(except for Professional Practice).
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Under the GPA, the following letter grades and their grade point equivalent are used:
Letter Grade Grade Point Percentage Mark
A+
4.00 80 ≤ x ≤ 100
A 70 ≤ x < 80
B 3.00 60 ≤ x < 70
C 2.00 50 ≤ x < 60
D 1.00 40≤ x < 50
F 0 x < 40
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9. Classification of Award
The degree classification will be based on the CPA at the end of the Programme as follows:
CPA (%) CLASSIFICATION
≥ 70% 1st Class
with
Honours
60 ≤ x < 70 2nd
Class 1st Division
50 ≤ x < 60 2nd
Class 2nd
Division
45≤ x < 50 3rd
Class
40≤ x < 45 Pass
< 40 No Award
10. Deadline for dissertation
First draft to be submitted in week 10 of semester 2, Level 3 and final copies to be
submitted in week 14 of semester 2, Level 3.
11. Repeat and Termination of Registration
If the CPA of a student is < 40 for an academic year, the student will have to repeat the
entire academic year, and retake modules as and when offered. However, s/he will not be
required, if s/he wishes, to retake module(s) for which Grade C or above has been obtained.
Students will be allowed to repeat only once over the entire duration of the Programme of
Studies.
Registration will be terminated if the CPA of the student remains below 40 at the end of an
academic year and the student has already repeated one year of study.
A student’s registration will lapse at the end of the semester in which s/he has successfully
completed the minimum requirements for the award of the degree.
12. For those programmes where there are no regular intakes, examinations for repeat
modules will be organised upon recommendation of the Board of Studies.
NOTE: Students should also refer to the “GENERAL INFORMATION TO
STUDENTS HANDBOOK (2012-2014)’’.
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13. List of Modules
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr Credits
L + P
CORE
Design & Technology
DT1010Y Design and Communication Studies 45 + 0 3
DT1020Y Timber, Ceramic and Concrete Technology 45 + 0 3
DT1030Y Metal Technology 45 + 0 3
DT1040Y Structures and Mechanisms 45 + 0 3
DT 2001Y(3) Technology Education 90 + 0 6
DT 2010Y(3) Polymer Technology 45 + 0 3
DT 2020Y(3) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Systems 30 + 30 3
DT 2030Y(3) Electrical and Electronic Control Systems 30 + 30 3
DT 3001Y(5) Project Analysis and Design Research 15 + 150 6
DT 3010Y(5) Evolution of Design & Technology and Society 45 + 0 3
DT 3020Y(5) Energy Systems 30 + 30 3
TP 2000(5) Professional Practice 6
DS 3000(5) Dissertation 9
EDUCATION & CURRICULUM STUDIES
CORE
EDS 1010Y(3) Pedagogy 45 + 0 3
EDS 1020Y(3) Curriculum Studies, Assessment 45 + 0 3
& Evaluation
EDS 2010(5) Research Methodology 45 + 0 3
EDS 3010Y(5) Teaching the Adolescent: 45 + 0 3
A Psychological Perspective
OTHER CORE MODULES
CS 1020(1) ICT in Teaching 30+30 3
COM 2010(3) Communication and Language Skills 45+ 0 3
COM 3010(3) Teacher Leadership 45+ 0 3
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14. Programme Plan
LEVEL 1
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr Credits
L + P
DT1010Y Design and Communication Studies 45 + 0 3
DT1020Y Timber, Ceramic and Concrete Technology 45 + 0 3
DT1030Y Metal Technology 45 + 0 3
DT1040Y Structures and Mechanisms 45 + 0 3
EDS1010Y(3) Pedagogy 45 + 0 3
EDS1020Y(3) Curriculum Studies, Assessment & Evaluation 45 + 0 3
CS 1020(1) ICT in Teaching 30+30 3
LEVEL 2
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr Credits
L + P
TP 2000(5) Professional Practice 6
DT 2001Y(3) Technology Education 90+0 6
DT 2010Y(3) Polymer Technology 45+ 0 3
DT 2020Y(3) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Systems 30+30 3
DT 2030Y(3) Electrical and Electronics Control Systems 30+30 3
EDS 2010(5) Research Methodology 45 + 0 3
COM 2010(3) Communication and Language Skills 45 + 0 3
LEVEL 3
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr Credits
L + P
DS 3000(5) Dissertation - 9
DT 3001Y(5) Project Analysis and Design Research 15+150 6
DT3010 Y(5) Evolution of Design & Technology and 45 + 0 3
Society
DT 3020Y(5) Energy Systems 30+30 3
EDS 3010(5) Teaching the Adolescent: 45 + 0 3
A Psychological Perspective
COM 3010(3) Teacher Leadership 45 + 0 3
Number of Credits earned at the end of Level 3 Semester 2 - Total 75 Credits
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B.Ed (Hons) FRENCH PT IE 330
1. Objectives
This programme is designed for in-service secondary school teachers of French involved
primarily in the teaching of French language and French literature. It is a follow-up of
knowledge and skills imparted at the Teacher’s Diploma level. It is designed to further
equip teachers with advanced concepts to teach languages and cultural skills in a changing
environment.
2. General Entry Requirements
As per General Entry Requirements for admission to Undergraduate degrees of the
University.
3. Programme Requirements
A Teacher’s Diploma in the relevant field of study from the Mauritius Institute of
Education.
4. Programme Duration
Normal Maximum
(Years) (Years) Degree: 3 Part time 5 part time
5. Minimum Credits Required for the Award of Undergraduate Degree
135 (Including 60 credits for the Teacher’s Diploma).
6. Credits per Year
Minimum 18, Maximum 48 credits, subject to regulation 4 above.
7. Assessment
An overall total of 40% for combined continuous assessment and written examination
components would be required to pass the module, without minimum thresholds within the
individual continuous assessment and written examination.
Written examinations for all the modules will be carried out at the end of the academic year
(unless otherwise stated). Examinations/Tests may also be held during semesters or end of
year.
All modules have either 3 credits or 6 credits. Level I and Level II modules carry a
weighting of 3, except for CS 1020 which carries a weighting of 1, EDS 2010 and TP 2000
carry a weighting of 5. Level III modules carry a weighting of 5 except COM 3010 which
carries a weighting of 3.
Each module will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows (unless otherwise
specified)
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Assessment will be based on written examination of 3 hour duration carrying a weighting
of 70% and continuous assessment a weighting of 30% of total marks except for the
following modules, which will be assessed by continuous assessment only: EDS 1020Y,
EDS 2010, CS 1020 and COM 3010.
EDS 1010Y, EDS 3010Yand COM 2010 will be assessed by: Examination (30%) and
continuous assessment (70%).
Professional Practice will be assessed through Portfolio (30%) and Teaching Practice
(70%). Students should secure a minimum of 50% to pass the module Professional Practice.
Continuous assessment may be based on laboratory works and/or assignment/s but should
include at least a class test for non-pedagogical modules.
8. Grading Structure
This will be as shown below taking into account that the pass mark for the modules is 40%
(except for Professional Practice).
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Under the GPA, the following letter grades and their grade point equivalent are used:
Letter Grade Grade Point Percentage Mark
A+
4.00 80 ≤ x ≤ 100
A 70 ≤ x < 80
B 3.00 60 ≤ x < 70
C 2.00 50 ≤ x < 60
D 1.00 40≤ x < 50
F 0 x < 40
9. Classification of Award
The degree classification will be based on the CPA at the end of the Programme as follows:
CPA (%) CLASSIFICATION
≥ 70% 1st Class
with
Honours
60 ≤ x < 70 2nd
Class 1st Division
50 ≤ x < 60 2nd
Class 2nd
Division
45≤ x < 50 3rd
Class
40≤ x < 45 Pass
< 40 No Award
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10. Deadline for Dissertation
First draft to be submitted by the last working day of October 2014 and final copies to be
submitted by the last working day of November 2014.
11. Repeat and Termination of Registration
If the CPA of a student is < 40 for an academic year, the student will have to repeat the
entire academic year, and retake modules as and when offered.
However, s/he will not be required, if s/he wishes, to retake module(s) for which Grade C
or above has been obtained.
Students will be allowed to repeat only once over the entire duration of the Programme of
Studies.
Registration will be terminated if the CPA of the student remains below 40 at the end of an
academic year and the student has already repeated one year of study.
A student’s registration will lapse at the end of the semester in which s/he has successfully
completed the minimum requirements for the award of the degree.
12. For those programmes where there are no regular intakes, examinations for repeat
modules will be organised upon recommendation of the Board of Studies.
NOTE: Students should also refer to the “GENERAL INFORMATION TO
STUDENTS HANDBOOK (2012-2014)’’.
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13. List of Modules
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr Credits
L+P
Core
French
FR 1010Y(3) Fondements pour l’analyse littéraire 45 + 0 3
FR 1020Y(3) Appropriation des langues 45 + 0 3
FR 1030Y(3) Littérature I : Le récit 45 + 0 3
FR 1040Y(3) Didactique I : L’oral en classe de langue 45 + 0 3
FR 2010Y(3) La linguistique comparée 45 + 0 3
FR 2020Y(3) Littérature II : Le théâtre 45 + 0 3
FR 2030Y(3) Didactique II : Enseignement de la lecture 45 + 0 3
FR 2040Y(3) Littérature III : Poésie 45 + 0 3
FR 2050Y(3) Littératures francophones 45 + 0 3
FR 3010Y(5) Didactique III : Enseignement et
Production d’écrits 45 + 0 3
FR 3020Y(5) Traduction 45 + 0 3
FR 3030Y(5) Histoire et repères culturels 45 + 0 3
FR 3040Y(5) Didactique IV : Enseigner le texte littéraire 45 + 0 3
TP 2000(5) Professional Practice 6
DS 3000(5) Dissertation 9
Education & Curriculum Studies
EDS 1010Y(3) Pedagogy 45+ 0 3
EDS 1020Y(3) Curriculum Studies, Assessment 45+ 0 3
& Evaluation
EDS 2010(5) Research Methodology 45+ 0 3
EDS 3010Y(5) Teaching the Adolescent: 45 + 0 3
A Psychological Perspective
Other Core Modules
CS 1020(1) ICT in Teaching 30+30 3
COM 2010(3) Communication and Language Skills 45+ 0 3
COM 3010(3) Teacher Leadership 45+ 0 3
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14. Programme Plan : B.Ed (Hons) French - Part Time
LEVEL I
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr
L + P
Credits
CORE
FR 1010Y(3) Fondements pour l’analyse littéraire 45 + 0 3
FR 1020Y(3) Appropriation des langues 45 + 0 3
FR 1030Y(3) Littérature I : Le récit 45 + 0 3
FR 1040Y(3) Didactique I : L’oral en classe de langue 45 + 0 3
EDS 1010Y(3) Pedagogy 45 + 0 3
EDS 1020Y(3) Curriculum studies, Assessment and
Evaluation
45 + 0 3
CS 1020(1) ICT in Teaching 30+30 3
LEVEL 2
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr
L + P
Credits
CORE
TP 2000(5) Professional Practice 6
FR 2010Y(3)
FR 2020Y(3)
Linguistique comparée
Littérature II : Le théâtre
45 + 0
45 + 0
3
3
FR 2030Y(3) Didactique II : Enseignement de la lecture 45 + 0 3
FR 2040Y(3) Littérature III : Poésie 45 + 0 3
FR 2050Y(3) Littératures francophones 45 + 0 3
EDS 2010(5) Research Methodology 45+0 3
COM 2010(3) Communication and Language Skills 45+0 3
LEVEL 3
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr
L + P
Credits
CORE
DS 3000(5)
FR 3010Y(5)
Dissertation
Didactique III : Enseignement
et Production d’écrits
45 + 0
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3
FR 3020Y(5) Traduction 45 + 0 3
FR 3030Y(5) Histoire et repères culturels 45 + 0 3
FR 3040Y(5) Didactique IV : Enseigner le texte littéraire 45 + 0 3
EDS
3010Y(5)
Teaching the Adolescent:
A Psychological Perspective
45+ 0 3
COM 3010(3) Teacher Leadership 45+0 3
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BEd (Hons) Home Economics and Food Studies - IE348
1. Objectives
This programme aims at enhancing the content knowledge and the pedagogical skills of
Home Economics teachers who will be primarily involved in the teaching of Food and
Nutrition/Food Studies at upper secondary level. In order to make the teaching and learning
process meaningful and enjoyable, teachers need a good mastery of their subject area and
various teaching and learning strategies as well as relevant attributes and predispositions.
Hence, this programme provides a realistic balance between pedagogy and subject studies,
building on the knowledge, attitudes and skills developed during the Teacher’s Diploma
Home Economics programme to further foster knowledge and skills in nutrition, food
science, consumer studies, pedagogy and research methodology. It is anticipated that upon
completion of this programme, the trainees will be empowered to teach Home Economics
at lower secondary level and Food Studies at HSC level.
2. General Entry Requirements
As per General Entry Requirements for admission to undergraduate degrees of the
University.
3. Programme Requirements
A Teacher’s Diploma in the relevant field of study from the Mauritius Institute of
Education.
4. Programme Duration
Normal Maximum
(Years) (Years) Degree: 3 Part time 5 Part time
5. Minimum Credits Required for the Award of Undergraduate Degree
135 (Including 60 credits from the Teacher’s Diploma).
6. Credits per Year
Minimum 18, Maximum 48 credits, subject to regulation 4 above.
7. Assessment
An overall total of 40% for combined continuous assessment and written examination
components would be required to pass the module, without minimum thresholds within the
individual continuous assessment and written examination.
Written examinations for all the modules will be carried out at the end of the academic year
(unless otherwise stated). Examinations/Tests may also be held during semesters or end of
year.
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All modules have either 3 credits or 6 credits. Level I and Level II modules carry a
weighting of 3, except for CS 1020 which carries a weighting of 1, EDS 2010 and TP 2000
carry a weighting of 5. Level III modules carry a weighting of 5 except COM 3010 which
carries a weighting of 3.
Each module will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows (unless otherwise
specified). Assessment will be based on written examination of 2-3-hour duration carrying a weighting
of 70% and continuous assessment weighting of 30% of total marks except for the
following modules, which will be assessed by continuous assessment only: HEED 1010,
HEED 1020, HEFS 2001Y, HEFS 3010, HEFS 3020, HEFS 3030, EDS 1020Y, EDS 2010
and COM 3010.
EDS 1010Y, EDS 3010Y CS 1020 and COM 2010 will be assessed by: Examination (30%)
and continuous assessment (70%).
Professional Practice will be assessed through Portfolio (30%) and Teaching Practice
(70%). Students should secure a minimum of 50% to pass the professional practice.
Continuous assessment may be based on laboratory work, seminars and should include at
least two (2) assignments/tests per year per module.
8. Grading Structure
This will be as shown below taking into account that the pass mark for all modules is 40%
(except for Professional Practice).
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Under the GPA, the following letter grades and their grade point equivalent are used:
Letter Grade Grade Point Percentage Mark
A+
4.00 80 ≤ x ≤ 100
A 70 ≤ x < 80
B 3.00 60 ≤ x < 70
C 2.00 50 ≤ x < 60
D 1.00 40≤ x < 50
F 0 x < 40
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9. Classification of Award
The degree classification will be based on the CPA at the end of the Programme as follows:
CPA (%) CLASSIFICATION
≥ 70% 1st Class
with
Honours
60 ≤ x < 70 2nd
Class 1st Division
50 ≤ x < 60 2nd
Class 2nd
Division
45≤ x < 50 3rd
Class
40≤ x < 45 Pass
< 40 No Award
10. Deadline for Dissertation
First draft to be submitted by the last working day of October 2014 and final copies to be
submitted by the last working day of November 2014.
11. Repeat and Termination of Registration
If the CPA of a student is < 40 for an academic year, the student will have to repeat the
entire academic year, and retake modules as and when offered.
However, s/he will not be required, if s/he wishes, to retake module(s) for which Grade C
or above has been obtained.
Students will be allowed to repeat only once over the entire duration of the Programme of
Studies.
Registration will be terminated if the CPA of the student remains below 40 at the end of an
academic year and the student has already repeated one year of study.
A student’s registration will lapse at the end of the semester in which s/he has successfully
completed the minimum requirements for the award of the degree.
12. For those programmes where there are no regular intakes, examinations for repeat
modules will be organised upon recommendation of the Board of Studies.
NOTE: Students should also refer to the “GENERAL INFORMATION TO
STUDENTS HANDBOOK (2012-2014)’’.
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13. List of Modules
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr
L+P Credits
CORE
Food Studies
HEFS 1001Y(3)
HEFS 1010(3)
Nutrition
Social Nutrition
75+30
45+0
6
3
HEFS 2001Y(3) Applied Food and Nutrition I 45+90 6
HEFS 2002Y(3) Food Science 75+30 6
HEFS 2010(3) Food Safety 45+0 3
HEFS 3010(5)
HEFS 3020(5)
HEFS 3030(5)
Applied Food and Nutrition II
Independent Study
Contemporary Food and Nutrition Issues
15+60
45+0
45+0
3
3
3
Home Economics Education HEED 1010(3) Home Economics Education 45+0 3
HEED 1020(3) Food Studies Education 45+0 3
TP 2000(5) Professional Practice - 6
DS 3000(5) Dissertation - 9
Education & Curriculum Studies
EDS 1010(3) Pedagogy 45+0 3
EDS 1020(3) Curriculum Studies, Assessment and Evaluation 45+0 3
EDS 2010(5) Research Methodology 45+0 3
EDS 3010(5) Teaching the Adolescent:
A Psychological Perspective
45+0 3
Other Core Modules
CS 1020(1) ICT in Teaching 30+30 3
COM 2010 (3) Communication and Language Skills 45+0 3
COM 3010(3) Teacher Leadership 45+0 3
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14. Programme Plan
LEVEL 1
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr
L+P
Credits
CORE HEFS 1001Y(3)
HEFS 1010(3)
Nutrition
Social Nutrition
75+30
45+0
6
3
HEED 1010(3) Home Economics Education 45+0 3
HEED 1020(3) Food Studies Education 45+0 3
EDS 1010(3) Pedagogy 45+0 3
EDS 1020(3) Curriculum studies, Assessment and
Evaluation
45+0 3
CS 1020(1) ICT In Teaching 30+30. 3
LEVEL 2
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr
L+P
Credits
CORE TP 2000(5) Professional Practice - 6
HEFS 2001Y(3) Applied Food and Nutrition I 45+90 6
HEFS 2002Y(3) Food Science 75+30 6
HEFS 2010(3) Food Safety 45+0 3
EDS 2010(5) Research Methodology 45+0 3
COM 2010(3) Communication and Language Skills 45+0 3
LEVEL 3
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr
L+P
Credits
CORE DS 3000(5) Dissertation - 9
HEFS 3010(5)
HEFS 3020(5)
HEFS 3030(5)
Applied Food and Nutrition II
Independent Study
Contemporary Food and Nutrition Issues
15+60
45+0
45+0
3
3
3
EDS 3010(5) Teaching the Adolescent:
A Psychological Perspective
45+0 3
COM 3010(3) Teacher Leadership 45+0 3
Number of Credits earned at the end of Semester 2 Level 3- Total 75 Credits
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BEd (Hons) Physical Education IE365
1. Objectives
This programme is designed for post-Diploma teachers involved in the teaching of Physical
Education at the secondary level. The programme, which is built on prior knowledge and
skills acquired, aims at further professional development with a view to encouraging self-
initiated, action-oriented research in a diversity of issues related to the teacher’s world
2. General Entry Requirements
As per General Entry Requirements for admission to Undergraduate degrees of the
University.
3. Programme Requirements
A Teacher’s Diploma in the relevant field of study from the Mauritius Institute of
Education.
4. Programme Duration
Normal Maximum
(Years) (Years) Degree: 3 Part time 5 part time
5. Minimum Credits Required for the Award of Undergraduate Degree
138 (Including 60 credits for the Teacher’s Diploma).
6. Credits per Year
Minimum 18, Maximum 48 credits, subject to regulation 4 above.
Students should register for yearly modules and semester modules assessed jointly, only at
the start of the module, at the beginning of the academic year.
7. Assessment
An overall total of 50% for combined continuous assessment and written examination
components would be required to pass the module, without minimum thresholds within the
individual continuous assessment and written examination.
Written examinations for all the modules will be carried out at the end of the academic year
(unless otherwise stated).
For a student to pass module CSE1010-e IT, a minimum of 30% should be attained in both
Continuous Assessment and Written Examination separately, with an overall total of a
minimum of 40% in this module.
(Under Review)
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All modules have either 3 credits or 6 credits. Level I and Level II modules carry a
weighting of 3, except for CSE1010e which carries a weighting of 1, EDS 2010 and TP
2000 carry a weighting of 5. Level III modules carry a weighting of 5 except COM 3010
which carries a weighting of 3.
Each module will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows (unless otherwise
specified). Assessment will be based on written examination of 2-3-hour duration carrying a weighting
of 70%.and continuous assessment carrying a range of 10% to 30% of total marks except
for the following modules, which will be assessed by continuous assessment only: EDS
1020Y, EDS 2010, COM 3010 and DT 3001Y.
EDS 1010Y, EDS 3010Y and COM 2010 will be assessed by: Examination (40%) and
continuous assessment (60%).
Professional Practice will be assessed through Portfolio (30%) and Teaching Practice
(70%). Students should secure a minimum of 50% in each of the 2 components to pass the
professional practice.
Continuous assessment may be based on laboratory works and/or assignment/s but should
include at least a class test for non-pedagogical modules.
8. Grading Structure
This will be as shown below taking into account that the pass mark for all modules is
50%.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Under the GPA, the following letter grades and their grade point equivalent are used:
Letter Grade Grade Point Percentage Mark A
+ 80 ≤ x ≤ 100
A 4.00 70 ≤ x < 80 B 3.00 60 ≤ x < 70 C 2.00 50 ≤ x < 60 F 0 x < 50
9. Classification of Award
The degree classification will be based on the CPA at the end of the Programme as follows:
CPA (%) CLASSIFICATION ≥ 70% 1
st Class with
Honours 60 ≤ x < 70 2nd
Class 1st Division
50 ≤ x < 60 2nd
Class 2nd
Division
< 50 No Award
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10. Deadline for Dissertation
First draft to be submitted on week 11 of semester 2, Level 3 and final copies to be
submitted on week 14 of Semester 2, Level 3 and final copies to be submitted on week 14
of Semester 2, Level 3.
11. Repeat and Termination of Registration
If the CPA of a student is < 50 for an academic year, the student will have to repeat the
entire academic year, and retake modules as and when offered. However, s/he will not be
required, if s/he wishes, to retake module(s) for which Grade C or above has been obtained.
Students will be allowed to repeat only once over the entire duration of the Programme of
Studies.
Registration will be terminated if the CPA of the student remains below 50 at the end of an
academic year and the student has already repeated one year of study.
A student’s registration will lapse at the end of the semester in which s/he has successfully
completed the minimum requirements for the award of the degree.
12. For those programmes where there are no regular intakes, examinations for repeat
modules will be organised upon recommendation of the Board of Studies.
Note: Students should also refer to the “GENERAL INFORMATION TO
STUDENTS HANDBOOK (2009/2011)”.
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13. List of Modules
CORE MODULES HRS/WK CREDITS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PE 1001Y Physiology & Health Education 90 + 0 6
PE 1010Y Psychological Foundations of Physical Education 45 + 0 3
PE 1020Y Kinesiology 45 + 0 3
PE 1030Y Principles of Physical Education & Sports 45 + 0 3
PE 1040Y Practical Skills I 30 + 30 3
TP 2000 Professional Practice 6
PE 2001Y History & Development of Phy. Edu. & Sports 90+ 0 6
PE 2010Y Corrective Physical Education & First aid 30+ 30 3
PE 2020Y Philosophy of Physical Education & Sports 45 + 0 3
PE 2030Y Practical Skills II 30+ 30 3
DS 3000 Dissertation 9
PE 3010Y Sociological Foundations of Physical Education
& Sports 45 + 0 3
PE 3020Y Specialisation in one Practical Skill 30 + 30 3
PE 3030Y Athletics 30 + 30 3
Education & Curriculum Studies
EDS 1010Y(3) Pedagogy 45+ 0 3
EDS 1020Y(3) Curriculum Studies, Assessment 45+ 0 3
& Evaluation
EDS 2010 (5) Research Methodology 45+ 0 3
EDS 3010Y(5) Teaching the Adolescent: 45 + 0 3
A Psychological Perspective
Other Core Modules
CSE 1010e(1) Introduction to Information Technology 0.E 3
COM 2010(3) Communication and Language Skills 45+ 0 3
COM 3010(3) Educational Leadership 45+ 0 3
& Professional Ethics
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14. PROGRAMME PLAN
LEVEL 1
CODE MODULES HRS/WK L+
P
CREDITS
CORE MODULES
PE 1001Y Physiology and Health Education 90 + 0 6
PE 1010Y Psychological Foundations of
Physical Education and Sports
45 + 0 3
PE 1020Y Kinesiology 45 + 0 3
PE 1030Y Principles of Physical Education &
Sports
45 + 0 3
PE 1040Y Practical Skills I 30 + 30 3
EDS 1010Y
(3)
Pegagogy 45+0 3
EDS 1020Y
(3)
Curriculum studies, Assessment
and Evaluation
45+0 3
CSE 1010e Introduction to Information
Technology
D/E 3
Level 2
CODE MODULES HRS/WK L+
P
CREDITS
CORE MODULES
TP 2000 Professional Practice
PE 2001Y History and Development of
Physical Education and Sports in
Mauritius
90 + 0 6
PE 2010Y Corrective Physical Education and
First Aid
30 + 30 3
PE 2020Y Philosophy of Physical Education
and Sports
45 + 0 3
PE 2030Y Practical Skills II 30 + 30 3
EDS 2032 Research Methodology 45 +0 3
COM
2010(3)
Communication and Language
Skills
45 +0 3
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LEVEL 3
CODE MODULES HRS/WK L+
P
CREDITS
CORE MODULES
DS 3000 Dissertation 9
PE 3010Y Sociological Foundations of
Physical Education & Sports
45 + 0 3
PE 3020Y Specialisation in one Practical Skill
(other than Track & Field)
30 + 30 3
PE 3030Y Athletics 30 + 30 3
EDS
3010Y(5) Teaching the Adolescent:
A Psychological Perspective
45 + 0 3
COM
3010(3)
Educational Leadership &
Professional Ethics
45 + 0 3
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Social Sciences with History / Geography / Sociology – IE337
1. General Introduction
The BEd Honours (PT) Social Sciences programme is designed for the in service secondary
school teachers of Social Sciences (History, Geography and Sociology). It is a follow up of
the knowledge and skills imparted at the Teacher’s Diploma level. The programme aims to
provide a broad education in the Social Sciences, with the option of specializing in any one
of the three disciplines of Social Sciences, that is, History, Geography and Sociology. It
will, therefore, further equip teachers to teach Social Studies at Forms I to III and either
History, Geography or Sociology at Forms V and VI level, depending on their area of
specialization.
2. General Entry Requirements
As per General Entry Requirements for admission to undergraduate degrees of the
University.
3. Programme Requirements
A Teacher’s Diploma in the relevant field of study from the Mauritius Institute of
Education.
4. Programme Duration
Normal Maximum
(Years) (Years) Degree: 3 Part time 5 Part time
5. Minimum Credits Required for the Award of Undergraduate Degree
135 (Including 60 credits from the Teacher’s Diploma).
6. Credits per Year
Minimum 18, Maximum 48 credits, subject to regulation 4 above.
7. Assessment
An overall total of 40% for combined continuous assessment and written examination
components would be required to pass the module, without minimum thresholds within the
individual continuous assessment and written examination.
Written examinations for all the modules will be carried out at the end of the academic year
(unless otherwise stated).
All modules have either 3 credits or 6 credits. Level I and Level II modules carry a
weighting of 3, except for CS 1020 which carries a weighting of 1, EDS 2010 and TP 2000
carry a weighting of 5. Level III modules carry a weighting of 5 except COM 3010 which
carries a weighting of 3.
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Each module will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows (unless otherwise
specified):
Assessment will be based on written examination of 2-3-hour duration carrying a weighting
of 70% and continuous assessment a weighting of 30% of total marks except for the
following modules, which will be assessed by continuous assessment only: BS 2010Y, CS
1020Y, EDS 1020Y, EDS 2010 and COM 3010.
EDS 1010Y, EDS 3010Y, CS1020 and COM 2010 will be assessed by: Examination (30%)
and continuous assessment (70%).
Professional Practice will be assessed through Portfolio (30%) and Teaching Practice
(70%). Students should secure a minimum of 50% to pass the module Professional Practice.
Continuous assessment may be based on laboratory works and/or assignment/s but should
include at least a class test for non-pedagogical modules.
8. Grading Structure
This will be as shown below taking into account that the pass mark for the modules is 40%
(except for Professional Practice).
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Under the GPA, the following letter grades and their grade point equivalent are used:
Letter Grade Grade Point Percentage Mark
A+
4.00 80 ≤ x ≤ 100
A 70 ≤ x < 80
B 3.00 60 ≤ x < 70
C 2.00 50 ≤ x < 60
D 1.00 40≤ x < 50
F 0 x < 40
9. Classification of Award
The degree classification will be based on the CPA at the end of the Programme as follows:
CPA (%) CLASSIFICATION
≥ 70% 1st Class
with
Honours
60 ≤ x < 70 2nd
Class 1st Division
50 ≤ x < 60 2nd
Class 2nd
Division
45≤ x < 50 3rd
Class
40≤ x < 45 Pass
< 40 No Award
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10. Deadline for Dissertation
First draft to be submitted by the last working day of October 2014 and final copies to be
submitted by the last working day of November 2014.
11. Repeat and Termination of Registration
If the CPA of a student is < 40 for an academic year, the student will have to repeat the
entire academic year, and retake modules as and when offered.
However, s/he will not be required, if s/he wishes, to retake module(s) for which Grade C
or above has been obtained.
Students will be allowed to repeat only once over the entire duration of the Programme of
Studies.
Registration will be terminated if the CPA of the student remains below 40 at the end of an
academic year and the student has already repeated one year of study.
A student’s registration will lapse at the end of the semester in which s/he has successfully
completed the minimum requirements for the award of the degree.
12. For those programmes where there are no regular intakes, examinations for repeat
modules will be organised upon recommendation of the Board of Studies.
NOTE: Students should also refer to the “GENERAL INFORMATION TO
STUDENTS HANDBOOK (2012-2014)’’.
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Programme Structure
The BEd (PT) Social Sciences programme consists of the following components as areas of
specialization:
History
Geography
Sociology
13. List of Modules
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr Credits
L+P
CORE
SSH 1010Y(3) 20th
Century Europe (1900-1945) 45+ 0 3
SSG 1020Y(3) Elements of Physical Geography:
The Mauritian Natural Environment
45+ 0 3
SSG 1030Y(3) Climatic Hazards and Change 45+ 0 3
SSS 1040Y(3) Society and Culture 45+ 0 3
SSH 2010Y(3) World Politics: (1945 to present time) 45+ 0 3
SSG 2020Y(3) Teaching Geography 45+ 0 3
SSS 2030Y(3) Origin of Sociological Thoughts 45+ 0 3
SSS 2040Y(3) Social Institutions and Social Change 45+ 0 3
SSH 3010Y(5) Teaching History 45+ 0 3
Only one module optional
SOH 3020Y (O)
(5)
History of Indian Ocean (From Ancient times
to 1945)
45+ 0 3
SOG 3020Y (O)
(5)
Globalisation 45+ 0 3
SOS 3020Y (O)
(5)
Teaching Sociology 45+ 0 3
* Students will choose one option depending on their area of specialization.
*Option 1
SOH 3030Y(5) History of Asian Civilization 45+ 0 3
SOH 3040Y(5) History of Africa 45+ 0 3
SOH 3050Y(5) History of Mauritius (from beginning to
present time)
45+ 0 3
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Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr Credits
L+P
EDUCATION & CURRICULUM STUDIES
CORE
EDS 1010Y(3) Pedagogy 45+ 0 3
EDS 1020Y(3) Curriculum Studies, Assessment 45+ 0 3
& Evaluation
EDS 2010(3) Research Methodology 45+ 0 3
EDS 3010Y(5) Teaching the Adolescent: 45+ 0 3
A Psychological Perspective
OTHER CORE MODULES
CS 1020(1) ICT in Teaching 30+30 3
COM 2010(5) Communication and Language Skills 45+ 0 3
COM 3010(5) Teacher Leadership 45+ 0 3
*Option 2
SOG 3030Y(5) Economic &Social Geography I: Sustainable
Development
45+ 0 3
SOG 3040Y(5) Economic &Social Geography II: Population
Studies and Urbanization
45+ 0 3
SOG 3050Y(5) Contemporary Geographical issues in Mauritius
& Rodrigues
45+ 0 3
*Option 3
SOS 3030Y(5) Sociological Theories 45+ 0 3
SOS 3040Y(5) Issues in Contemporary Societies 45+ 0 3
SOS 3050Y(5) Introduction to Sociological Thinking 45+ 0 3
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14. Programme Plan BEd (Hons) Social Sciences with
History/Geography /Sociology.
LEVEL 1
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr L+P
Credits
CORE
SSH 1010Y(3) 20th
Century Europe (1900-1945) 45+ 0 3
SSG 1020Y(3) Elements of Physical Geography:
The Mauritian Natural Environment
45+ 0 3
SSG 1030Y(3) Climatic Hazards and Change 45+ 0 3
SSS 1040Y(3) Society and Culture 45+ 0 3
EDS 1010Y(3) Pedagogy 45+0 3
EDS 1020Y(3) Curriculum Studies, Assessment &
Evaluation
45+0 3
CS 1020(1) ICT in Teaching 30+30 3
LEVEL 2
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr L+P
Credits
CORE
TP 2000(5) Professional Practice - 6
SSH 2010Y(3) World Politics: (1945 to present time) 45+ 0 3
SSG 2020Y(3) Teaching Geography 45+ 0 3
SSS 2030Y(3) Origin of Sociological Thoughts 45+ 0 3
SSS 2040Y(3) Social Institutions and Social Change 45+ 0 3
EDS 2010(5) Research Methodology 45+0 3
COM 2010(3) Communication and Language Skills 45+0 3
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LEVEL 3
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr L+P
Credits
CORE
EDS 3010(5) Teaching the Adolescent:
A Psychological Perspective
45+ 0 3
COM 3010(3) Teacher Leadership 45+ 0 3
SSH 3010Y(5) Teaching History 45+ 0 3
Only one module optional
SOH3020Y (O)
(5)
History of Indian Ocean (From Ancient
times to 1945)
45+ 0 3
SOG 3020Y (O)
(5)
Globalisation 45+ 0 3
SOS 3020Y (O)
(5)
Teaching Sociology 45+ 0 3
* Students will choose one option depending on their area of specialization.
Option 1* History
SOH 3030Y(5) History of Asian Civilization 45+ 0 3
SOH 3040Y(5) History of Africa 45+ 0 3
SOH 3050Y(5) History of Mauritius (from beginning to
present time)
45+ 0 3
Option 2* Geography
SOG 3030Y(5) Economic &Social Geography I:
Sustainable Development
45+ 0 3
SOG 3040Y(5) Economic &Social Geography II:
Population Studies and Urbanization
45+ 0 3
SOG 3050Y(5) Contemporary Geographical issues in
Mauritius & Rodrigues
45+ 0 3
Option 3* Sociology
SOS 3030Y(5) Sociological Theories 45+ 0 3
SOS 3040Y(5) Issues in Contemporary Societies 45+ 0 3
SOS 3050Y(5) Introduction to Sociological Thinking 45+ 0 3
Credits earned at the end of Semester 2 Level 3: 75
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BEd (Hons) Visual Arts - IE 360
1. Objectives
This programme is designed for in-service secondary school art teachers who already
possess a ‘Teachers Diploma’ in Visual Arts. It aims at developing their knowledge, skills
and attitudes and upgrading their professional level to teach up to Form VI. The
competencies in planning Art Curriculum, Examination and Evaluation will be also
enhanced. They will be required to engage in critical debates and familiarize themselves
with new trends and latest developments in the Art world and in the teaching of Art.
2. General Entry Requirements
As per General Entry Requirements for admission to undergraduate degrees of the
University.
3. Programme Requirements
A Teacher’s Diploma in the relevant field of study from the Mauritius Institute of
Education.
4. Programme Duration
Normal Maximum
(Years) (Years) Degree: 3 Part time 5 Part time
5. Minimum Credits Required for the Award of Undergraduate Degree
135 (Including 60 credits from the Teacher’s Diploma).
6. Credits per Year
Minimum 18, Maximum 48 credits, subject to regulation 4 above.
7. Assessment
An overall total of 40% for combined continuous assessment and written examination
components would be required to pass the module, without minimum thresholds within the
individual continuous assessment and written examination.
Written examinations for all the modules will be carried out at the end of the academic year
(unless otherwise stated). Examinations/Tests may also be held during semesters or end of
year.
All modules have either 3 credits or 6 credits. Level I and Level II modules carry a
weighting of 3, except for CS 1020 which carries a weighting of 1, EDS 2010 and TP 2000
carry a weighting of 5. Level III modules carry a weighting of 5 except COM 3010 which
carries a weighting of 3.
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Each module will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows (unless otherwise
specified)
Assessment will be based on written examination of 2-3-hour duration carrying a weighting
of 70% and continuous assessment weighting of 30% of total marks except for the
following modules, which will be assessed by continuous assessment only: CS 1020Y, EDS
1020Y, EDS 2010 and COM 3010.
EDS 1010Y, EDS 3010Y, CS 1020 and COM 2010 will be assessed by: Examination
(30%) and continuous assessment (70%).
Professional Practice will be assessed through Portfolio (30%) and Teaching Practice
(70%). Students should secure a minimum of 50% to pass the professional practice.
Continuous assessment may be based on studio works and/or assignment/s but should
include at least a class test for non-pedagogical modules.
8. Grading Structure
This will be as shown below taking into account that the pass mark for all modules is 40%
(except for Professional Practice).
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Under the GPA, the following letter grades and their grade point equivalent are used:
Letter Grade Grade Point Percentage Mark
A+
4.00 80 ≤ x ≤ 100
A 70 ≤ x < 80
B 3.00 60 ≤ x < 70
C 2.00 50 ≤ x < 60
D 1.00 40≤ x < 50
F 0 x < 40
9. Classification of Award
The degree classification will be based on the CPA at the end of the Programme as follows:
CPA (%) CLASSIFICATION
≥ 70% 1st Class
with
Honours
60 ≤ x < 70 2nd
Class 1st Division
50 ≤ x < 60 2nd
Class 2nd
Division
45≤ x < 50 3rd
Class
40≤ x < 45 Pass
< 40 No Award
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10. Deadline for Dissertation
First draft to be submitted by the last working day of October 2014 and final copies to be
submitted by the last working day of November 2014.
11. Repeat and Termination of Registration
If the CPA of a student is < 40 for an academic year, the student will have to repeat the
entire academic year, and retake modules as and when offered.
However, s/he will not be required, if s/he wishes, to retake module(s) for which Grade C
or above has been obtained.
Students will be allowed to repeat only once over the entire duration of the Programme of
Studies.
Registration will be terminated if the CPA of the student remains below 40 at the end of an
academic year and the student has already repeated one year of study.
A student’s registration will lapse at the end of the semester in which s/he has successfully
completed the minimum requirements for the award of the degree.
12. For those programmes where there are no regular intakes, examinations for repeat
modules will be organised upon recommendation of the Board of Studies.
NOTE: Students should also refer to the “GENERAL INFORMATION TO
STUDENTS HANDBOOK (2012-2014)’’.
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13. List of Modules
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr Credits
L+P
CORE VISUAL ARTS
VA 1010Y(3) Media, Figure Study and Expressive Drawing 15+60 3
VA 1020Y(3) Expression and Composition in Painting 15+60 3
VA 1030Y(3) Composition in Sculpture 15+60 3
VA 1040Y(3) History, Philosophy and Development of Art
Education 45+0 3
VA 2010Y(3) History of Civilization 30+30 3
VA 2020Y(3) Visual Arts Teaching Methods 15+60 3
VA 2030Y(3) History of Modern Aesthetic in Art 15+60 3
VA 2040Y(3) Fabric Printing and Fibre Art 15+60 3
VA 3010Y(5) Creative Painting and Mural 15+60 3
VA 3020Y(5) Relief and Experimental Printmaking 15+60 3
VA 3030Y(5) Graphic Design 15+60 3
VA 3040Y(5) Architecture and Public Art 15+60 3
VA 3050Y(5) Creative Sculpture 15+60 3
TP 2000(5) Professional Practice 6
DS 3000(5) Dissertation 9
Education & Curriculum Studies
CORE
EDS 1010Y(3) Pedagogy 45+ 0 3
EDS 1020Y(3) Curriculum Studies, Assessment 45+ 0 3
& Evaluation
EDS 2010(5) Research Methodology 45+ 0 3
EDS 3010(5) Teaching the Adolescent: 45 +0 3
A Psychological Perspective
Other Core Modules
CS 1020(1) ICT in Teaching 30+30 3
COM 2010(3) Communication and Language Skills 45+ 0 3
COM 3010(3) Teacher Leadership 45+ 0 3
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14. Programme Plan
LEVEL I
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr Credits
L+P
CORE
VA1010Y(3) Media, Figure Study and Expressive 15+60 3
Drawing
VA 1020Y(3) Expression and Composition in Painting 15+60 3
VA 1030Y(3) Composition in Sculpture 15+60 3
VA 1040Y(3) History, Philosophy and Development 45+0 3
of Art Education
EDS 1010Y(3) Pedagogy 45+0 3
EDS 1020Y(3) Curriculum Studies, Assessment & Evaluation 45+0 3
CS 1020(1) ICT in Teaching 30+30 3
LEVEL 2
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr Credits
L+P
CORE
TP 2000(5) Professional Practice - 6
VA 2010Y(3) History of Civilization 30+30 3
VA 2020Y(3) Visual Arts Teaching Methods 15+60 3
VA 2030Y(3) History of Modern Aesthetic in Art 15+60 3
VA 2040Y(3) Fabric Printing and Fibre Art 15+60 3
EDS 2010(5) Research Methodology 45+0 3
COM 2010(3) Communication and Language Skills 45+ 0 3
LEVEL 3
Module Code Module Name Hrs/Yr Credits
L+P
CORE
DS 3000(5) Dissertation - 9
VA 3010Y(5) Creative Painting and Mural 15+60 3
VA 3020Y(5) Relief and Experimental Printmaking 15+60 3
VA 3030Y(5) Graphic Design 15+60 3
VA 3040Y(5) Architecture and Public Art 15+60 3
VA 3050Y(5) Creative Sculpture 15+60 3
EDS 3010Y(5)Teaching the Adolescent: 45 +0 3
A Psychological Perspective
COM 3010(3) Teacher Leadership 45+0 3