| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-20 | - |
| 2024-05-31 | - |
| 2024-09-15 | - |
Program Overview
This one-year access course provides foundational skills in computing, technology, science, engineering, business, and humanities. Through lectures, tutorials, and assignments, students gain the knowledge and confidence to progress to higher certificate/ordinary degree level courses at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS). Successful completion includes passing examinations and, in some cases, interviews. The program is full-time and qualifies students for the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) if they are social welfare recipients.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This one-year access course equips candidates with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to progress to third-level education at TUS. Graduates can gain entry to a range of TUS courses at higher certificate/ordinary degree level for the following academic year on successful completion of all elements of the course, including examinations and in some cases interviews. Teaching methods include a combination of lectures, tutorials, project work and other assignments.
Outline:
Content:
- Communications and Study Skills
- Mathematics
- Educational Guidance
- Business Studies and Finance
- Social Studies
- Science
- Engineering
Structure:
- Full-time study mode
Assessment:
- Successful completion of all elements of the course, including examinations and in some cases interviews.
Teaching:
- Teaching methods include a combination of lectures, tutorials, project work and other assignments.
