Fundamental to the work of St. Mary’s
are its religious, educational and professional values. In particular
we work for the development of the whole person in a formative human
environment and we strive to ensure that Christian values underpin
the
“St. Mary’s experience”.
St. Mary’s is committed to achieving
the highest quality in all aspects of its mission. In particular we
work closely with Queen’s University Belfast to develop and
implement procedures that will assure and enhance the quality of the
College’s academic provision.
St. Mary’s seeks to build a community
which is based on Christian values and which is held together by a
shared vision. We strive to ensure that all our staff, students and
visitors feel part of this community and enjoy positive experiences
of the College.
St. Mary’s recognises that it can only
be effective in taking forward its mission in the context of partnerships.
We value most highly our extensive network of university, school,
governmental, business and community partnerships, which extend from
our immediate locality to the wider world.
St. Mary’s, the first dedicated Teacher
Education provider in the North of Ireland, continues to offer undergraduate
and postgraduate courses (in English and in Irish) for the education
of teachers. We offer students high quality learning, teaching and
support, in partnership with over three hundred schools.
As part of its strategy to increase access
to higher education, St. Mary’s has developed a unique Liberal
Arts honours degree programme. This programme combines the benefits
of a well-grounded, broadly based education and the development of
skills with a focus on employability.
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