Faculty of Business and Social Sciences CAO duration CAO Course code level (years) points webpage page Accounting SG146 8 4 318 itsligo.ie/SG146 66 Accounting SG108 6 2 216 itsligo.ie/SG108 67 Business SG141 8 4 252 itsligo.ie/SG141 68 Business SG536 7 3 188 itsligo.ie/SG536 69 Business SG101 6 2 112 itsligo.ie/SG101 69 Business Business Administration SG535 7 3 236 itsligo.ie/SG535 70 Finance and Investment SG149 8 4 272 itsligo.ie/SG149 71 Office Administration SG105 6 2 108 itsligo.ie/SG105 72 Applied Sport with Business SG134 7 3 AQA itsligo.ie/SG134 76 International Marketing and Sales SG142 8 4 261 itsligo.ie/SG142 77 with French International Marketing and Sales SG144 8 4 268 itsligo.ie/SG144 77 with Spanish Marketing and Sales SG537 7 3 140 itsligo.ie/SG537 78 & Sport& Sport with Business SG147 8 3 278 itsligo.ie/SG147 80

Marketing, Tourism Tourism with Event Management SG148 8 4 253 itsligo.ie/SG148 81 Tourism with Event Management SG135 7 3 153 itsligo.ie/ SG135 81 Early Childhood Care and Education SG242 8 4 278 itsligo.ie/SG242 85 English and Psychology SG247 8 3 297 itsligo.ie/SG247 86

Social Social Care Practice SG243 8 4 301 itsligo.ie/SG243 87 Sciences Sociology and Politics SG248 8 3 321 itsligo.ie/SG248 88 Faculty of Engineering and Design CAO duration CAO Course code level (years) points webpage page Architecture SG347 8 5 344 itsligo.ie/SG347 94 Creative Design SG245 8 4 252 itsligo.ie/SG245 95 Creative Design SG232 7 3 206 itsligo.ie/SG232 95 Fine Art SG244 8 4 356** itsligo.ie/SG244 96 Fine Art SG231 7 3 350** itsligo.ie/SG231 96 Interior Architecture and Design SG331 7 3 206 itsligo.ie/SG331 99 Performing Arts SG241 8 4 288 itsligo.ie/SG241 100 Architecture Performing Arts (Acting) SG236 7 3 224 itsligo.ie/SG236 102 Performing Arts (Theatre Design) SG235 7 3 271 itsligo.ie/SG235 103

Yeats AcademyYeats of Art, Design and Writing and Literature SG249 8 3 272 itsligo.ie/SG249 104 **Applicants also attend interview Application Design and User Experience (UX) SG250 8 4 317 itsligo.ie/SG250 108 Computer Networks and Cloud Infrastructure SG253 8 4 272 itsligo.ie/SG253 109 Computer Networks and Cloud Infrastructure SG137 7 3 205 itsligo.ie/SG137 109 Computing SG246 8 4 258 itsligo.ie/SG246 110 Computing SG138 7 3 236 itsligo.ie/SG138 110 Computing SG102 6 2 105 itsligo.ie/SG102 110 Computing (Smart Technologies) SG251 8 4 290 itsligo.ie/SG251 111 Electronic and Computer Engineering SG337 7 3 261 itsligo.ie/SG337 112 Games Development SG131 7 3 198 itsligo.ie/SG131 114 Software Development SG252 8 4 260 itsligo.ie/SG252 115 Computing and Electronic Engineering Electronic and Computing Software Development SG136 7 3 207 itsligo.ie/SG136 115 Advanced Wood and Sustainable SG332 7 3 170 itsligo.ie/SG332 118 Building Technology Applied Construction Technology SG308 6 2 NEW itsligo.ie/SG308 120 Civil Engineering SG342 8 4 403 itsligo.ie/SG342 121 Civil Engineering SG338 7 3 190 itsligo.ie/SG338 121 Construction Economics SG302 6 2 189 itsligo.ie/SG302 123 Construction Project Management and SG346 8 4 NEW itsligo.ie/SG346 124 Applied Technology Quantity Surveying SG343 8 4 261 itsligo.ie/SG343 125

Civil Engineering & Construction & Engineering Civil Quantity Surveying SG339 7 3 188 itsligo.ie/SG339 125

Mechanical Engineering SG333 7 3 208 itsligo.ie/SG333 128

Precision Engineering and Design SG336 7 3 320 itsligo.ie/SG336 129 Engineering Manufacturing Mechanical and Mechanical Engineering (General Entry) SG330 7 3 250 itsligo.ie/SG330 132

Engineering (General Entry) SG300 6 2 189 itsligo.ie/SG300 132 Engineering Mechatronic Mechatronic Mechatronics SG334 7 3 292 itsligo.ie/SG334 133 Faculty of Science

CAO duration CAO Course code level (years) points webpage page Agri-Food Science SG440 8 4 307 itsligo.ie/SG440 138 Agri-Food Science SG430 7 3 234 itsligo.ie/SG430 138 Applied Archaeology SG446 8 4 330 itsligo.ie/SG446 139 Applied Archaeology SG438 7 3 223 itsligo.ie/SG438 139 Applied Archaeology SG403 6 2 246 itsligo.ie/SG403 139 Environmental Science with Ecology SG450 8 4 NEW itsligo.ie/SG450 140 Environmental Science with Ecology SG439 7 3 NEW itsligo.ie/SG439 140 Environmental Science with Ecology SG404 6 2 NEW itsligo.ie/SG404 140 Occupational Safety and Health SG442 8 4 290 itsligo.ie/SG442 141

Environmental Science Environmental Occupational Safety and Health SG433 7 3 226 itsligo.ie/SG433 141 Science (General Entry) SG444 8 4 296 itsligo.ie/SG444 142 Science (General Entry) SG401 6 2 120 itsligo.ie/SG401 143 Sustainable Food Production SG405 6 2 NEW itsligo.ie/SG405 144 Health Science and Physical Activity SG447 8 4 321 itsligo.ie/SG447 148 Health Science and Physiology SG435 7 3 321 itsligo.ie/SG435 150 Human Nutrition SG443 8 4 367 itsligo.ie/SG443 151

Sciences Human Nutrition SG434 7 3 297 itsligo.ie/SG434 151

Health & Nutritional & Health Health and Exercise Science SG406 6 2 NEW itsligo.ie/SG406 153 Biomedical Science SG436 7 3 261 itsligo.ie/SG436 155 Forensic Investigation and Analysis SG448 8 4 307 itsligo.ie/SG448 156 Forensic Investigation and Analysis SG437 7 3 240 itsligo.ie/SG437 156 Medical Biotechnology SG449 8 4 349 itsligo.ie/SG449 158 Pharmaceutical Science with SG445 8 4 318 itsligo.ie/SG445 159 Life Sciences Drug Development Pharmaceutical Science with SG431 7 3 268 itsligo.ie/SG431 159 Drug Development #Your Journey Starts Here

Learn more. Live more. Be more. @ITSligo. This is IT Sligo Welcome from the President 5

Why Choose IT Sligo 6

Celebrating 50 Years of Academic Excellence in 2020 8

An Institute of Firsts 12

A Technological University 14

What is New at IT Sligo 16

Our Stunning Campus 20

Join the IT Sligo Community 22 Student Life on Campus Experience The Sporting Campus Academic of the North West 42 Excellence Sports Scholarships 44 What we can offer you 25 Clubs and Societies 45 More Learning Options 28 Facilities and Resources 48 Pathways to Success 30 Student Support – Find your Course More than just a Degree 34 Looking after you 52 Faculty of Business and Social Sciences 63 Where are our Mature Students – Graduates Now 36 Returning to Study 54 Faculty of Engineering and Design 91 Getting Here 56 Faculty of Science 135 Accommodation Options 58 Sligo – Your New Home 60 Your Journey Starts Here Apply 162

Index 172

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 1 2 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 IT Sligo 2018–2019 By Numbers

New Entrants 27% Science Full Time Undergraduates Total 43% Business & Social Sciences

30% Engineering & Design

Enrolments Under Grad 90% Post Grad 10% 50% Male 7,022 Full Time 49% 50% Total Online 43% Female

Part Time 8%

Graduates 11% 536 1,633 Total 1st Class Additional Graduates Qualification in with Special Purpose Honours Degree Awards

International Participation North Rest of Asia EU America World 248 Students from 40% 37 17% 21% 22% Countries

Students Say

79% Rate their entire 83% Indicated that 82% From 70 Active clubs educational they would choose Connacht/Ulster & societies experience as Good IT Sligo again region or Excellent

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 3 4 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Welcome from The President

In 2020, IT Sligo will be celebrating To acknowledge our cultural heritage, this year we 50 years of academic excellence. Over officially launched our new Yeats Academy of Arts, Design & Architecture offering students a space to the past five decades this Institute has develop their creativity and master their craft under grown from a small regional college the guidance of our award winning staff who bring to an internationally recognised third with them a reputation recognised internationally. level college providing university When you come to Sligo you get the best of level education with a reputation that everything. A beautiful coastline, a busy town, transcends the globe. Over the next convenient travel, affordable accommodation, excellent social life and a college that can prepare year IT Sligo will submit our plans to you for your future careers. become a Technological University. At IT Sligo you will, ‘learn more, live more, be more’. More than 20,000 students have graduated from Through applied learning and implementation we IT Sligo over the years, gaining employment with work hard to help you develop the skills to think some of the biggest companies in the world. For critically, analyse complex issues, to make clear fifty years our reputation as a third level institution decisions, to communicate effectively and to work has extended beyond the region and is recognised well with others. by some of the largest corporations providing You will achieve these goals with the help and graduates who meet there talent requirements. guidance of our lecturers and support staff on our Many of our students have been recruited straight stunning campus boasting some of the newest out of college and even before completing final facilities of any third level Institute in Ireland. exams. Our high level of employability is unequalled Sharing your experience with 7,000 fellow students in Ireland and is due to the reputation we have built from over 30 countries around the world, we will with companies over the years. make your time here memorable. Academically, IT Sligo students have access to the At IT Sligo we will give you the best opportunities to best facilities and the lecturers that teach them get ahead. This is your time – make the most of it! come from industry, sharing the most relevant and Dr Brendan McCormack up to date skills. We nurture 21st century skills- curiosity, initiative, grit, persistence, adaptability and leadership. But college isn’t all about academia and we want our students to have a memorable time here. We have the largest number of Clubs & Societies of any Institute in Ireland. With over 70 Clubs & Societies from Surfing to Gaming and Dancing to Debating, you will experience a student life here like no other.

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 5 Why choose IT Sligo

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An exceptional Very high Opportunities academic graduate for work and experience employment work-related and forefront rates. experience. of research.

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Opportunity to Excellent study abroad. social, sports facilities and student support.

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Active campus Access to dedicated to Ireland’s health and leading online green issues. learning facilities.

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 7 Celebrating 50 years of Academic Excellence in 2020

IT Sligo is celebrating a 50 year Over the decades Sligo RTC would adopt and anniversary in 2020 with a calendar of adapt courses based on the needs of employers in the region, supplying a skilled workforce and events to mark some of the important employability to our graduates was the essential milestones in our history. From humble role of the Institute. beginnings Sligo Regional Technical The Institute was paramount in the development College began with just 38 full-time of the economic and social fabric of the region. students offering courses in Business Throughout the 70’s and 80’s the Institute expanded Studies, Science and Office Skills. at a dramatic rate as the need for highly educated graduates grew. For the first time, students from the Northwest Throughout its history, the Institute has been the could earn National Certificate qualifications without leader in national demands. In 1974, Sligo RTC leaving the region. With the arrival of international became the first third level to offer courses in corporations such as Abbott Ireland, access to a Environmental Science. To this day, our Science skilled workforce from Sligo RTC was influential in department has some of the best experts in deciding their location in the Northwest. environmental issues in Ireland. The department has attracted students from as far away as Japan to study here.

1970 1982 1997 First of one of First BSc Institute of the four to be Enviromental Technology established Science in the Sligo Name country Change

8 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 The Sligo region has a long tradition of toolmaking As we head towards our 50th anniversary, IT Sligo and precision engineering. IT Sligo National Centre continues its ambitious growth. Shortly IT Sligo will for Toolmaking, a centre of excellence for the past join with GMIT and LYIT to create a Technological four decades, has provided apprentices and honour University. Combined we will be stronger than ever, graduates for industry. Many of these have gone on becoming one of the largest University’s in Ireland to set up their own companies. with 8 campuses and an estimated 20,000 students, based in Galway, Mayo, Donegal and Sligo. It was in Environmental Science that would lead to another first in IT Sligo. A Masters in Environmental The future is looking bright, but we have Protection, developed by Dr. Billy Fitzgerald in 1989 our past to thank for that. was the first distance learning course developed by the Institute. On the arrival of the internet a www.itsligo.ie/50 few years later, IT Sligo would use this example to establish an online learning experience. By the early 2000’s, IT Sligo became the leading online institute in Ireland and today has over 3,500 students studying online around the world. IT Sligo celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2020

2002 2004 50 2005 2013 2020 IT Sligo GAA Three strategic 50th Anniversary team wins Research and Proposed Sigerson cup Centres Submission for Established Technological University

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 9 50 Years Timeline of Achievement 1970 1973 1980

→→Regional Technical College, →→Designation as National Centre →→Multi-million Euro funding for Sligo - one of the first four in for Toolmaking Apprenticeship projects in toolmaking the country to be established

1989 1990 1993

→→Establishment of distance →→Graduated the first PhD student →→Regional Technical Colleges learning Post Graduate Diploma within the IoT sector Act, 1992 came into force in Environmental Protection

1999 2000 2002

→→IT Sligo Quality Assurance →→One of the first IoT to be granted →→IT Sligo GAA Team Won Procedures approved delegated authority (QQI/ Sigerson Cup HETAC) to award certificates →→First Online programme and diplomas launched: BSc (Honours) in Quality Management →→Stokes Building opened by Dr. Michael Woods - a €11m Technological, Engineering & Computing facility

2013 2014 2014-2016

→→Three Strategic Research →→MacMunn Science Building →→Category 1 in HEA System Centres CERIS, PEM and CRISP, opened by the then Taoiseach Performance evaluations established Enda Kenny

2018 2019 2020

→→MA in Social Work – First →→BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences →→Proposed submission date Institute of Technology to (online) accredited by the for Technological University develop and deliver a Masters Institute of Biomedical Sciences status in Social Work →→Milestone of 3,500 online →→First HEI for new Institutional learners achieved Review →→Yeats Academy of Art Design →→Technological Universities and Architecture established Act - Framework for the →→Launch of new Sligo Rovers establishment of TUs Scholarship →→Launch of Project Ireland 2040 on the IT Sligo campus

10 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 1982 1987 1988

→→First recruitment to BSc →→Exchange agreement with I.U.T. →→Exchange agreement with Environmental Science in the Montlucon, France Coventry Polytechnic country →→Growth of international exchanges and Erasmus programme

1994 1995 1997

→→IT Sligo conferred the First →→First Female PhD in the IoT →→Name changed to Institute of PhD in the State, who had sector graduated from IT Sligo Technology progressed through all levels of the ladder system (from Level 6 – to Level 10)

2004 2005 2012

→→IT Sligo GAA Team Won →→IT Sligo GAA Team Won →→Formation of the Centre for Sigerson Cup Sigerson Cup Online Learning →→IT Sligo’s BEng Civil Engineering →→Established Connacht Ulster is the first Civil Engineering Alliance with GMIT and LYIT Degree from an IoT to be →→BSc (Hons) Forensic recognised by Engineers Ireland Investigation is accredited for chartered membership by the Chartered Society of Forensic Science

2015 2016 2017

→→Nobel prize Winner William →→The first IoT to offer national →→Constance Markievicz Building Campbell opens the ‘New Apprentice’ programme opened, the home of the Faculty Aurivo Lecture theatre and BA (Hons) Insurance Practice of Business and Social Sciences launches the first Ireland/UK →→BSc Data Centre Facilities collaborative distance learning Management – global industry degree programmes with Ulster request University

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 11 An Institute of Firsts

IT Sligo was among We developed the first the first group of 4 Honours Degree in the IT HONS SLIGO Institutes (then Regional sector. Technical College) established in 1970.

IT Sligo graduated the The first PhD in the sector first Masters by Research – Dr Hubert Henry, MRES in all the Institutes. PHD

The first PhD in the State to The first female PhD Level 10 go through all levels of the graduated from any ladder system, from Level 6 Institute of Technology Level 9 (Higher Certificate) to Level Ireland in 1998 Level 8 10 (PhD) – Dr John Bartlett – Dr Ann-Marie Duddy

Level 7 “Cell Culture in “Novel Wastewater

Level 6 Ecotoxicology. ” Treatment Systems.” – Dr Bartlett is now Head of Research at IT Sligo.

12 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 ““I get a better understanding of the theory behind the science by seeing it happen in front of me. When I do IT Sligo was among We developed the first lab work, it just clicks.” IT the first group of 4 Honours Degree in the Institutes (then Regional sector. HONS SLIGO Alannah McGrory Technical College) BSc Pharmaceutical Science established in 1970. with Drug Development

IT Sligo graduated the The first PhD in the sector first Masters by Research – Dr Hubert Henry, MRES in all the Institutes. PHD

The first PhD in the State to The first female PhD Level 10 go through all levels of the graduated from any ladder system, from Level 6 Institute of Technology Level 9 (Higher Certificate) to Level Ireland in 1998 Level 8 10 (PhD) – Dr John Bartlett – Dr Ann-Marie Duddy

Level 7 “Cell Culture in “Novel Wastewater

Level 6 Ecotoxicology. ” Treatment Systems.” – Dr Bartlett is now Head of Research at IT Sligo.

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 13 A Technological University

Do you want to graduate from a University? IT Sligo aims to achieve University status. This LYIT means for you joining IT Sligo now, you will LYIT Killybegs DONEGAL graduate from an internationally respected BELFAST Technological University in the North West of

Ireland. Join us on this exciting journey. IT SLIGO

Working towards a GMIT Mayo

Technological University GMIT Letterfrack Institute of Technology Sligo, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology and Letterkenny GMIT DUBLIN GMIT Mountbellew Institute of Technology have entered into a Galway strategic partnership known as the Connacht- GMIT Centre for Ulster Alliance (CUA) to create a Technological Creative Arts and Media University for the West/North West of Ireland.

There are a number of steps involved to realise LIMERICK this strategic ambition including choosing a new name, and you can read up on the work that has already taken place on www.cualliance.ie WATERFORD Our new University will service an area of 26,000 square kilometers, have a total student CORK enrolment of up to 20,000.

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Galway. Mayo Institute. of Technology.

Institute of. Technology Sligo.

Letterkenny. Institute of. Technology.

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 15 What is New at IT Sligo

Yeats Academy of Art Design and Architecture The west of Ireland has always prided itself as a creative force. A new department in the Faculty of Engineering & Design, the Yeats Academy provides a focal point from which to learn, practice and develop creativity, be it Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Design, Performing Arts or Writing and Literature. We recognise the value of creative culture as an asset.

The Yeats Academy makes opportunities for students to acquire the knowledge, skills and experience needed to find their distinctive voice as an actor, architect, artist, designer or writer. Students not only achieve technical mastery of their practice but also the critical and intellectual abilities and the business skills that any career demands. At IT Sligo, we provide the conditions in which students flourish and achieve their highest potential. Come to IT Sligo to push the parameters of your creativity and to pursue your dreams. Did you know that the BA Performing Arts (Theatre Design) is the only degree of its kind in Ireland where students can study script writing, acting, directing, costume design, set construction all in one qualification. Visit our Creative Showcase on the IT Sligo campus in May, the end of year show to exhibit and celebrate the immense talent of our students. www.itsligo.ie/yaada

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build theatre sets with his hands. Kirsty Ryan (no relation) from Kildare started at IT Sligo knowing she wanted to be a director of plays but fell in love with costume design and script writing. Both Robert and Kirsty were awarded the 2019 Yeats Design Residency at the Abbey Theatre – an annual bursary that awards graduates of Theatre Design from IT Sligo’s BA Performing Arts, a six month residency at the Abbey Theatre. New North Campus Watch Robert and Kirsty talk about their time at IT Sligo at the following links. The Irish government has invested www.itsligo.ie/Robert €13 million in IT Sligo’s plans to build a North Campus Creative Hub. Situated www.itsligo.ie/Kirsty behind the existing campus and within 100 metres of the main entrance, Common First Year the site will facilitate the recently Regardless of what type of computing or engineering established Yeats Academy of Arts, you think you want to study, a common first year will help you establish your strengths and identify Design and Architecture. where your true passions lie, for example in Software As we strive to become a Technological University, Development, App Design or Games Development. this new North Campus will be a Creative Hub for All Engineering degrees have a common first year, all art, design and architecture students to optimise giving the student the equal chance to experience their learning experience at IT Sligo. Civil, Electronic, Precision, Mechanical, Mechatronic Each art and design student will have their own Engineering and the confidence to choose a pathway studio space, and a place to exhibit. Architecture that works for them. and design will both benefit from state of the art digital media and model making workshops. While Social Work and Arts a black box performance space allows performing arts students to push the boundaries of physical and Degrees verbal expression – all in a beautiful space students IT Sligo was the first Institute of Technology to can be proud to learn in. develop and deliver a Social Work Programme and it is hugely popular. 20% of places are reserved Abbey Theatre Bursary for mature students. The Arts degrees (English & Psychology; Sociology & Politics) are over- The Abbey Theatre Bursary is a unique opportunity subscribed every year with more applications only available to IT Sligo students. Robert Ryan, than places available. Social Science lecturers a carpenter from Mullingar, returned to study BA are the best you will find in Ireland, they advise on Performing Arts because he wanted to design and government policy, publish books and win awards.

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 17 What is New at IT Sligo

BSc Environmental Science with Ecology New courses At IT Sligo (level 6, Level 7, Level 8) At IT Sligo we listen to industry needs There are three entry levels available for this new and we forecast trends before they programme. Environmental Science with Ecology happen. We predict skills deficits equips students with the learning to manage our man-made and natural resources. With a based on labour market intelligence mix of outdoor field work, high tech laboratory and develop new qualifications from experiments, computer mapping, site visits and Level 6 (Higher Certificate) to Level 8 classroom activities, students gain a range of skills (Honours Degree). to become Environmental Scientists, Ecologist, Environmental Protection Officers. There are We also listen to what school teachers tell us when options to travel abroad, work placement, and they give feedback of what senior cycle secondary specialize your own research project in final school students are looking for in their future. With year. See the programme pages within, for more that in mind we are pleased to share this list of information newly established courses as well as alerting you to the ones being developed and awaiting approval. Higher Certificate Sustainable Food Production (Level 6) CAO Code: SG405 BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management & Sustainable food production systems include all Applied Technology (Level 8) CAO Code: SG346 processes and infrastructure involved in feeding a This four year programme is the first of its kind population: from growing, harvesting, processing, in Ireland to combine practical skills of applied packaging, transporting, marketing, consumption, construction technology with building information and disposal of food and food-related items. modelling and construction project management. This programme has been developed to meet the This programme also incorporates work placement demand for graduates with integrated skills in the in third year, resulting in highly sought after agri-food sector. It is science based and covers graduates with a strong practical foundation and food production; food processing technologies and cutting edge construction management expertise. sustainable food production across the food chain See www.itsligo.ie/SG346 or page 124 for more (farm-to-fork). See www.itsligo.ie/SG405 or page information 144 for more information

Higher Certificate in Applied Construction Technology (Level 6) CAO Code: SG308 This two year full time programme has a hands on practical focus to provide students with excellent skills in sustainable construction technology, carpentry, joinery and building information modeling. See www.itsligo.ie/SG308 or page 120 for more information

Higher Certificate in Health & Exercise Science (Level 6) CAO Code: SG406 This 2-year course gives students the chance to either (1) exit after two years to pursue various allied health courses elsewhere (e.g. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech & Language) OR (2) progress directly onto our Level 7 BSc Health Science & Physiology and in time pursue the Level 8 Honours degree in Health Science and Physical Activity. See www.itsligo.ie/SG406 or page 153 for more information

18 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 What is New at IT Sligo

Courses under development knowledge in solving real world practical problems. This programme addresses the skills shortage *Subject to approval in the manufacturing sector both nationally and internationally. BEng (Hons) Mechatronic Engineering (Level 8)* Visit www.itsligo.ie/newcourses for an update on the start date and CAO codes of new courses This new programme will provide students with the skills, knowledge, and competencies required to begin a career in robotics and automation engineering. It imparts the knowledge and understanding of the essential elements of the design process and methodologies relevant to complex engineering. Modules will offer both an applied and practical based approach with content that is industry relevant and skills that are sought after. The curriculum includes the manufacturing, automation, and ICT technologies that underpin Industry 4.0 in order to prepare the students to the Smart, Virtual and Digital factories of the future.

BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering and Self Driving Cars (Level 8)* Electronics is a continuously evolving area and is the driving force behind the era of smart technologies, including mobile phones, gaming, smart clothing & watches, smart bionic limbs, smart glasses and smart vehicles. This programme enables its graduates with the ability to design and develop such products, while also introducing them to the new and exciting area of self-driving technologies. The BEng in Electronics and Self Driving Technologies in a 4-year programme, centered around the use of electronics and technology to improve the quality of our lives.

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Level 8)* Mechanical Engineers have a broad range of skills used in manufacturing and design of machines. Accredited by Engineers Ireland, this degree offers a strong emphasis on applied and practical, hands-on modules and project work in design and manufacturing. The learning experience is designed to ensure students are prepared for industry and/ or progression to higher level courses while also enhancing their leadership and management skills. The curriculum includes automation and the ICT technologies that underpin Industry 4.0 that prepares students to the Smart, Virtual and Digital factories of the future. With a one year work placement as part of this programme, students will be exposed to applying their engineering

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 19 Our Stunning Campus

From individual Studio Space, Apple Mac Drawing Laboratories, to the 250 seater tiered Aurivo Theatre, and Industry Spec. Analytical Chemistry labs to tool making workshops, IT Sligo has invested heavily in the teaching and learning space to give University- standard education.

The campus provides a professional state-of-the- art academic experience. High expectations and high quality of teaching are our strengths.

The Student Experience Graduates of IT Sligo not only consistently highlight the quality of the teaching as one of our greatest strengths, they also commend the valuable life- experience that being a student here is. That’s because at IT Sligo, it’s personal. Not only are we ambitious for you to reach your academic potential, we strive to give you a rounded learning experience, where you get to know your lecturers as well as your classmates. IT Sligo offers an education that will stand to you for a lifetime. You’ll graduate confident, innovative and capable of leading the development of the region and beyond, with a network of friendships that will be with you forever.

20 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Our Stunning Campus

Our Campus Outside Our Walls Not all lecture theatres have walls and no other campus proves that more than IT Sligo. Our degrees offer robust and experiential learning and we use what is on our doorstep to our advantage.

Sligo has 110km of shoreline. Our Sport with Business degree has a module in surfing and students with a passion for water sports are often in the sea before lectures start in the morning. The North West of Ireland has a rich archaeological landscape. Students from all over the world study Archaeology at IT Sligo to take part in excavations With the influx of both small start up companies as of some of the oldest archaeological sites in world. well as international corporations, Sligo-Leitrim Sligo’s adventure tourism is thriving, as well as this host a very successful Tech Cluster. We are known Sligo is known for its live music and an increasing as Silicon Sligo. Computing and Digital students number of Music Festivals. Our Tourism and Events get face-to-face contact with CEOs of globally Management students get valuable experience successful businesses. as volunteers and hands-on experience as event Sligo is a hub of precision engineering and managers and music promoters. manufacturing with countless industries locally servicing a global demand. Our Engineering student third year projects are inspired by these engineering leaders and in partnership, new products are researched and built. Many engineering students go on to achieve Engineers Ireland awards. BioPharma companies made Sligo their home decades ago. Science students not only become familiar with their high spec laboratories during work placement but also benefit from the mentorship and career counselling business leaders impart. At IT Sligo we know you can only learn so much in the classroom. That’s why we produce some of the most employable graduates in the country, by preparing our students with real life experiences.

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 21 Join the IT Sligo Community

A Global Experience — We may have Sligo in our name but most of our students come from all corners of Ireland and around the world. When you join IT Sligo, you become part of an international community. This is all part of the IT Sligo experience, allowing you to meet new people and learn new cultures through our large selection of Clubs & Societies.

International Students Students from all over the world are attracted to IT Sligo, not just for the traditional Irish welcome but also for the rich culture, beautiful location and vibrant and modern campus. International students make up 8% of the student population from 36 nationalities. Our International Office co-ordinates admissions and supports for visiting students. Our aim is to give our Irish students an international experience, while giving our visiting students a quality Irish educational life. IT Sligo has International Partnerships with Colleges Ontario, offering degree completion pathway opportunities for Colleges Ontario (CO) Diploma and Advanced Diploma graduates onto Bachelor Degree programmes. We offer a joint Program in Computing and Electronic Engineering partner institution, Tianjin University of Technology and Education (TUTE) in China.

22 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Join the IT Sligo Community

Life beyond the Lecture Theatre Erasmus + It’s not all about lectures, assignments, coursework IT Sligo is a proud holder of the Erasmus + Charter, and exams. While these are important, there’s encouraging students from around the world to so much more to life at IT Sligo. We have one of come and study with us. Each year we welcome the most compact and friendly campuses of any hundreds of incoming students and staff from our Institute in Ireland, which makes it so much easier Erasmus + partner institutions. to meet people and make friends. You can go to class, visit the library, get your lunch or go to the gym without having to leave the campus. IT Sligo Students Study Abroad If you’d like to study and live in another country, Why Choose IT Sligo? travel and improve your language skills, why not consider a study abroad period or a foreign work →→ Courses from Higher Certificate and Bachelor placement as part of your degree? At IT Sligo, Degree to Masters and Doctorate level (NFQ we encourage our students to consider taking all Levels 6 to 10) or part of their third year in one of our partner →→ State-of-the-art single campus located in “The Institutions across Europe or worldwide. Land of Hearts Desire” (W.B. Yeats) →→ Diverse and vibrant international student mix Contact us →→ Flexible, supportive and friendly learning The International Office is always available environment to discuss these opportunities with you. For Further Information: →→ Excellent student support services For Further Information: →→ Modern and affordable student accommodation E: [email protected] adjacent to the campus. PATRICK LYNCH International Sales Manager T: +353 (0)71 91 37298 F: +353 (0)71 91 37235 E: [email protected]

EILEEN GILLEN International Officer T: +353 (0)71 91 55384 F: +353 (0)71 91 37235 E: [email protected]

BA (Hons) in Architectural Design student Richelle Yi from Malaysia pictured with Minister Mary Mitchell 248 International students O’Connor during the IT Sligo Creative Showcase. studied in IT Sligo in 2018/2019

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Experience Academic Excellence

What We Can Offer You Students can also choose to enter directly into a Level 8 Honours degree, these are called “ab initio” IT Sligo offers qualifications from Level degree because you are starting the subject from 6 (Higher Certificate) to Level 10 (PhD), the beginning for four full years. giving equal opportunities to students of all abilities and all backgrounds. Common Entry IT Sligo’s common entry in both Computing and In the programmes pages that follow, you can Engineering disciplines gives you space to explore decide which level you want to join. Not just based a range of subjects in the first year, delaying the on ability or points on entry, you may choose a Level decision to choose a degree path until second year. 6, Higher Diploma because after two years you will have a qualification. You may choose to use this for employment or progress onto a Level 7 Degree. Apprenticeships This is called a “ladder system” because you can IT Sligo offers trade apprenticeships in Electrical, move up the ladder, gathering qualifications as you Tool Making, Carpentry, Joinery, Manufacturing and go. It gives you choice. You can graduate after any Insurance. of the levels with your qualification. Some use the We are the co-ordinating provider of the BA (Hons) system to get a “taste” of a subject before jumping in Insurance Practice with the Insurance Institute in to a full four year qualification. as its Industry partner. See the following pages for more Apprenticeships.

YEAR 4 level 8 YEAR 3 Level 7 YEAR 2 level 8 Level 6 YEAR 1 Level 7 Level 6 level 8 Level 7 level 8

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 25 Work Placement

90% of all Degrees at IT Sligo offer Sports with Business work placement. Students work at what they love when they complete their 13 week placement in the final semester of third Computing year in leisure centres, private gyms, or council run sports and recreation partnerships. In Year 3 all our Computing students go on placement for between 3 and 6 months. These Agri-Food placements are in a range of companies from small start-ups to the largest multinationals e.g. Codec, These student conduct a 6 to 9 month work Overstock, Live Tiles, Ericsson and Primerica. placement in a food production environment to experience farm to fork strategies. Students get a real sense of what it is like to work in industry in roles such as a Software Developer, Human Nutrition Systems & Network Engineer, App Designer or Human Nutrition students learn the full process from Games Developer. conceiving a new product all the way to getting it on a supermarket shelf when they work with well-known Tourism and Event Management brand “Good4U”, their training ranged from sourcing From Mayo County Council to Sligo Live Festival ingredients, content analysis, to customer feedback to Stand Up Paddling, Year 2 and Year 3 Tourism surveys and marketing strategies. students enjoy hands-on experience working on real events in industry. Environmental Science Whether for the Office of Public Works (OPW) or a Early Childhood Care and Education County Council, any disruption to the environment In Year 2 and Year 3 students benefit from a e.g. new roads, bridges or buildings, means 13-week placement in Pre-school settings e.g. environmental impact. Montessori, Creche as well as Family Resource Centres and Agencies depending on what aspect of Sociology and Politics childcare the student is interested in. Third year student Seamus Bannon worked alongside MEP Marion Harkin in Brussels and experienced Forensic Investigation and Analysis / politics at its core in the European parliament. Biomedical Science Science students have a wide choice of where to Finance and Investment conduct their placement from the State Pathologist Business students secure a four month placement to the Abbott Multinational, the choice is yours in the financial services industry. depending on what area of forensics interests you. Social Care Archaeology Social Care students secure a placement in While the NW of Ireland offers a selection of the Social Care industry as it is a mandatory pre-historic sites, students don’t always have to requirement to work in this sector. be involved in actual excavation, others choose a heritage route and explore placements in curation or conservation, tour guidance, museum education or gallery exhibitions.

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Online Learning Apprenticeships

IT Sligo Online offers 140 online programmes to IT Sligo and Trades those who want to study part-time at a pace that matches their work-life balance. Courses span all IT Sligo provides training for Electricians, Faculties and in particular offer programmes of Carpenters, Joiners, Manufacturing and Toolmakers relevance to those working in MedTech, Pharma and (Advanced level 6 trade certificate). You get the Bio Pharma and Manufacturing Industries. experience, the skills and the internationally recognised qualification of a trade. These are four Programmes are delivered by web-casting the year paid programmes, combining classroom based live lectures over the internet and students have learning with practical experience and on the job access to high-quality recordings as well as a range training. For more information please visit of additional learning resources. IT Sligo is the www.solas.ie leader in online learning in Ireland with 3,500 online students currently studying with us. www.itsligo.ie/onlinelearning Professional Apprenticeship Training for Success IT Sligo is the co-ordinating provider of the BA – with Epilepsy Ireland (Hons) in Insurance Practice with the insurance Institute as its industry partner. The structure IT Sligo offers a one-year Access Course in General consists of nine semesters in total with online Studies (Level 5). This course is a joint initiative study from their place of work one day a week and between Epilepsy Ireland, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim practical on-the-job work experience. Details of Education and Training Board (MSLETB) and course structure as well as graduate stories are IT Sligo. available on www.earnandlearn.ie The programme is holistic in nature and the only one of its kind in Europe. It aims to support young people to: →→ Identify their own personal goals and plan to achieve them →→ Build confidence and self esteem →→ Decide upon the career of their choice →→ Learn about the nature and management of epilepsy There are no fees and students are paid a training allowance and where appropriate, an accommodation allowance by MSLETB. For more information on how to apply, please visit www.itsligo.ie/trainingforsuccess

28 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 ““Wow! The equipment is unbelievable. And the help from the lecturers has been unbelievable. Really helpful”

Michael Tool Making Apprentice – Year 4

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 29 Pathways to Success – an Alternative Route

There are multiple ways to achieve Teacher training your career goal. You can complete an There are a number of degrees in IT Sligo that honours degree in IT Sligo followed meet Irish Teaching Council criteria by additional study and become for (www.teachingcouncil.ie) example a Teacher, Physiotherapist or For example, by completing a Honours Level 8 Crime Investigator. degree at IT Sligo and continuing with a Masters in Education (2 years), you can become a qualified teacher, either Primary or Secondary. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language, Garda Training and Garda Radiography Technical Bureau IT Sligo has launched a new course in 2019, the One of the primary functions of An Garda Síochána Level 6 Higher Certificate in Health & Exercise is the investigation, detection and prevention of Science, www.itsligo.ie/SG406 (page 153). It is a crime. Graduates of BSc Forensic Investigation 2-year course that gives students the chance to and Analysis from IT Sligo often go on to work pursue various allied health courses elsewhere for Forensic Science Ireland - an associated (e.g. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & office of the Department of Justice and Equality. Language, Podiatry or Radiography). UK Universities The laboratory and scientific skills learned in have a history of welcoming IT Sligo Health Science this degree can be used in the investigation graduates onto BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. of crime in order to produce balanced expert Many graduates of BSc(Hons) Health Science & reports to support justice. Students from BSc Physiology know before they start at IT Sligo that Forensic Investigation and Analysis have had work they want to become an allied health professional placement opportunities with the State Pathologist. and progress onto MSc Occupational Therapy, IT Sligo graduates (from any degree path) can Podiatry and Speech and Language. also choose to do Garda Training and upon successful completion receive a BA in Applied Policing. The Technical Bureau is made up of teams with expertise in a range of areas including photography, ballistics, fingerprints and mapping.

30 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Pathways to Success

Graduate Master Educate

BSc Physiotherapy Graduate of Higher Cert. Health & Qualified Physiotherapist Exercise Science at IT Sligo (3 years)

Graduate of BB Business Degree Masters in Education Qualified Secondary School at IT Sligo (2 years) Teacher of Business

Professional Masters Graduate of BB Sport Qualified Secondary School in Education (Physical with Business at IT Sligo Teacher of Physical Education (PE) Education) (3 years)

Graduate of BA English and Masters in Education Qualified Secondary School Physiology or BA (Hons) Writing (2 years) Teacher of English and Literature at IT Sligo

Graduate of BA (Hons) Masters in Education Qualified Secondary School Fine Art at IT Sligo 2 years) Teacher of Art

Graduate of BA Early Childhood Care Masters in Education and Education (along with an Honour Qualified Primary School Teacher (2 years) in Honours Irish in your Leaving Cert)

Qualified Secondary School Teacher Graduate of BA Sociology Masters in Education of CSPE (Civil Social Political Education). CSPE is a required and Politics at IT Sligo (2 years) course in citizenship education for Junior Cycle students

Graduate of BSc Forensic Masters in Education Qualified Secondary School Investigation and Analysis at IT Sligo (2 years) Teacher of Chemistry

Any Level 8 Honours degree from Masters in Guidance School Career Guidance IT Sligo + Work Experience Counselling Counsellor

Any L6, L7 or L8 qualification from Garda Training Member of Garda Siochana IT Sligo

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 31 Pathways to Success

GenZ Employability Every generation is different and we are looking forward to welcoming our first GenZ students this year. We know your generation have a different and fresh approach to life and we at IT Sligo are preparing for that. Your generation want a healthier, open and greener campus. This year we have signed up to Green Campus and are already active in our Healthy Campus. When you join IT Sligo you can be part of this revolution against climate change, having a say in what measures we can take together in saving the planet and living a healthier lifestyle in body and mind. When you come to IT Sligo we want you to be part of this shift towards a greener world. Preparing for a changing workforce Artificial Intelligence, robots, autonomous vehicles, Industry 4.0. A decade ago, all these phrases were science fiction. Today, IT Sligo is offering courses in all of these new industries. We are the first Institute in the world to offer an online Masters in Autonomous Vehicles in the English language, attracting students from the US, India and across Europe. We are also leading a European study into how we will prepare as humans to work with robotic colleagues. IT Sligo is at the forefront of this new industrial revolution. Join us.

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You get more than a degree at IT Sligo. Professional Accreditation Graduates of BSc Sport with Business, Many of our degree programmes are recognised by also receive a range of external the following professional bodies qualifications as part of their degree programme

→→ Level One Athletics Coaching Qualification →→ Level One and Two IHF Community Walking Leader →→ EQF Level 3 Fitness Instructor →→ EQF Level 4 Personal Trainer →→ Irish Water Safety Assistant Swim teacher award →→ Royal Lifesaving Society Emergency Response Swimming Pools award →→ Royal Lifesaving Society National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (with Automated External Defibrillation) →→ Irish Water Safety Level 2 Swim teacher award. →→ GAA - Foundation or level 1 award →→ IRFU - Lep Rugby award →→ Basketball Ireland - Introductory Basketball Award

34 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Postgraduate Opportunities

IT Sligo has a range of options available to students registration application process, the Research Office after graduation from Postgraduate Diploma, will consider each application on an individual basis. Masters and Post Doctoral Degree. IT Sligo offers Research facts online and on campus choices. From established taught masters programmes in Marketing, Social →→ There currently close to 100 students actively Work and Connected and Autonomous Vehicles to engaged in postgraduate study in IT Sligo. a new suite of Masters in the Workplace Degrees, →→ Over 25% of postgraduate students are these are flexible to suit the individual. international. IT Sligo particularly attracts students from Canada, Egypt and Europe. Research Options →→ 26 new taught and research programmes A postgraduate research degree (Research Masters available for application this year or PhD) is different to a taught course in a number →→ Postgraduates progress to post-doctoral of ways. research and or lecturing positions in IT Sligo or →→ It is project based – you design and decide your Universities. studies from the outset For further information please contact: There is no coursework →→ Dr John Bartlett →→ You are responsible for carrying out the work Head of Research →→ This mode of learning is self-learning T: +353 (0)71 91 37359 E: [email protected] →→ A supervisor is appointed by the Institute to guide you in developing and carrying out the project. New Masters Each research project is unique and involves a specific research question, which the project is A range of work based Learning Masters have designed to answer in a structured way. The project been launched at IT Sligo. These give students the is built around an appropriate theory or hypothesis chance to explore a particular project in depth while and requires a plan of work to answer the question, benefitting from online taught modules. together with a suitable schedule within which to →→ Master of Arts achieve the degree (a Masters is typically two years, a PhD is typically four years). The nature of projects →→ MA Professional Leadership at IT Sligo is diverse and projects have ranged from →→ MSc Biopharmaceutical Process ‘Mirror therapy for enhancing motor function after stroke’ to ‘Local Authority planning provision for →→ MSc Heath Promotion Practice Event Management in Ireland’. →→ MSc Public Health Nutrition Students completing their Masters may have →→ MEng Geotechnical and Structural Engineering the opportunity to progress their projects to a postgraduate doctoral degree (Level 10 – PhD). →→ MEng Industry 4.0 Registration can be processed at any time of the year. →→ MSc Data Science Each applicant’s learning background and current Visit www.itsligo.ie/postgraduate for more circumstances are unique and at all stages of the information

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 35 10 Lígia Sell, 14 Tanya Herarty, 18 Niall Canning, BA Interior Architecture, BSc Medical Biotechnology, BB Business, Youth Marketing Director at Biotechnologist at Lonza, Recruitment Oˆcer Global Alumni – Pixel, Brazil London UK at Bank of Ireland, Sligo 11 Brendan Curran, 15 Tara O Malley, 19 Catalina Zurard BB Business, Director of BSc Biomedical Science, BSc Pharmaceutical Service Delivery with Ten Analytical Chemist with Science, Pharmacist, GSK, Where IT Sligo Lifestyle Group, South Astra Zeneca in Australia Argentina Africa 16 Colm Hamrogue, 20 Nicola Murphy, 12 Martin Gallagher, BB Business, Group Diploma International BB Business Studies, General Manager for Marketing, Head at Global Graduates Are Now Head of Public Diplomacy Transport, HW Richardson Customer Support at and Humanitarian A’airs, Group, New Zealand Amazon, Seattle the UN, New York 17 Luiz Fernando Zago, 21 Aaron Heavey, 1 David Hannon, 13 Claire Muldrew Kiely, BB Business, Escalations BSc Software Development, BSc Construction BA Architectural Design Specialist, Facebook Business Department Management, Consultant RIBA part 1, Designer at Ireland Ltd, Dublin Manager at Gartan, Australia at SBC International, MenaAt Work Design , Russian Federation Build, Toronto, Canada 22 Christina Egan BA Early Childhood Care and 2 Zhi Hao Chin, Education, Centre Director, BA Architectural Design New Zealand RIBA part 1, Project 17 Manager at Tong Hai Yang 9 7 Construction, Singapore 8 18 3 Kahna Gilligan 1 BA Accounting, 14 Auditor at FedEx, 13 5 United Arab Emirates 20 6 4 Ah O, 12 BSc Pharmaceutical Science, Product Owner, 4 External Supply in GSK, Japan 5 Tomasz Chanusiak, 3 BEng Electrical and Computing Engineering, Engineer at Airbus, Germany 6 Dr. Thais Diniz Oliveira, PhD, Postdoc Researcher, 2 CIRED, Paris France 7 Oisín Foley, 10 BSc Computing Software Development Engineer at Beijer Electronics, Malmo, Sweden 8 Andres Diez, BB Finance, Chief Risk 15 Oˆcer (CRO) at Santander 11 Consumer Bank – Nordics, 21 Oslo Area, Norway 19 22 9 Ruben Illera, BSc International 16 Marketing, Community Manager at Bustravel, Iceland

36 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 10 Lígia Sell, 14 Tanya Herarty, 18 Niall Canning, BA Interior Architecture, BSc Medical Biotechnology, BB Business, Youth Marketing Director at Biotechnologist at Lonza, Recruitment Oˆcer Pixel, Brazil London UK at Bank of Ireland, Sligo 11 Brendan Curran, 15 Tara O Malley, 19 Catalina Zurard BB Business, Director of BSc Biomedical Science, BSc Pharmaceutical Service Delivery with Ten Analytical Chemist with Science, Pharmacist, GSK, Lifestyle Group, South Astra Zeneca in Australia Argentina Africa 16 Colm Hamrogue, 20 Nicola Murphy, 12 Martin Gallagher, BB Business, Group Diploma International BB Business Studies, General Manager for Marketing, Head at Global Head of Public Diplomacy Transport, HW Richardson Customer Support at and Humanitarian A’airs, Group, New Zealand Amazon, Seattle the UN, New York 17 Luiz Fernando Zago, 21 Aaron Heavey, 1 David Hannon, 13 Claire Muldrew Kiely, BB Business, Escalations BSc Software Development, BSc Construction BA Architectural Design Specialist, Facebook Business Department Management, Consultant RIBA part 1, Designer at Ireland Ltd, Dublin Manager at Gartan, Australia at SBC International, MenaAt Work Design , Russian Federation Build, Toronto, Canada 22 Christina Egan BA Early Childhood Care and 2 Zhi Hao Chin, Education, Centre Director, BA Architectural Design New Zealand RIBA part 1, Project 17 Manager at Tong Hai Yang 9 7 Construction, Singapore 8 18 3 Kahna Gilligan 1 BA Accounting, 14 Auditor at FedEx, 13 5 United Arab Emirates 20 6 4 Ah O, 12 BSc Pharmaceutical Science, Product Owner, 4 External Supply in GSK, Japan 5 Tomasz Chanusiak, 3 BEng Electrical and Computing Engineering, Engineer at Airbus, Germany 6 Dr. Thais Diniz Oliveira, PhD, Postdoc Researcher, 2 CIRED, Paris France 7 Oisín Foley, 10 BSc Computing Software Development Engineer at Beijer Electronics, Malmo, Sweden 8 Andres Diez, BB Finance, Chief Risk 15 Oˆcer (CRO) at Santander 11 Consumer Bank – Nordics, 21 Oslo Area, Norway 19 22 9 Ruben Illera, BSc International 16 Marketing, Community Manager at Bustravel, Iceland

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 37 Come See For Yourself

The best way to experience our Get On Campus – Visit Us fantastic campus is to come and see it for yourself. At our open days you’ll Open Days: find out all you need to know about Thursday 17 October 2019. life as an IT Sligo student. Chat to staff and students at our course information – Discover your Options. stands, visit Student Accommodation 10am – 2pm. and tour our academic departments and first class sports facilities. Tuesday 14 January 2020. Find out more about fees and finance, student support and the student experience you can – Make your Choice. have through IT Sligo Students’ Union. The list of 5pm – 8pm. opportunities is endless! Find more information and book your place at www.itsligo.ie/opendays Saturday 4 April 2020. Campus Tours – Be a Student for a Day. Visit us for a tour of our modern campus. Learn about our faculties and all the courses we offer at 10am – 2pm. IT Sligo and get an in-depth insight into the life of a student at IT Sligo. We offer tours throughout the Other events are arranged throughout the year year on the first Friday of every month at 2pm and for secondary school students and teachers e.g. more regularly in August. For more information, Transition Year Tasters, Subject Specific Workshops, visit www.itsligo.ie/campustours Leaving Cert Subject Revision Courses Visit for more information www.itsligo.ie/events

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Student Life on Campus

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 41 The Sporting Campus of the North West

Sport plays a central role in the life of the Institute for both our students and staff. The Institute’s multi- purpose sports facility – the Knocknarea Arena – is the main sporting hub on campus and the centre point of our sporting success. With fitness suite, gym, sports hall and a viewing balcony overlooking the athletics arena and playing pitches, it also contains a food and beverage canteen. Students, staff and the wider community use and enjoy the Sports facilities at IT Sligo, often within their working day.

Fitness Suite →→ 32 pieces of cardiovascular and resistance equipment →→ free weights →→ watt bike →→ free fitness consultations →→ personalised exercise programme with a member of our qualified fitness team

Outdoor Pitches →→ Floodlit championship-standard playing pitches for Gaelic games and soccer →→ Three grass playing pitches for GAA, Soccer and Rugby →→ 3G Astro pitch used for soccer/GAA training, internal college tournaments and recreational sport →→ Sligo GAA, Donegal GAA, Sligo Rovers, Sligo/ Leitrim, Sligo Rugby and the Ireland u21 Soccer Team, avail of our facilities

42 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 The Sporting Campus of the North West

Outdoor Gymnasium →→ Outdoor gym facilities located along the campus ‘Slí na Sláinte’ (walking trail)

Athletics Arena →→ An international standard floodlit athletics arena with full track and field facilities →→ Eight 8 lane tartan surface championship facility →→ Available for individual use by college student, staff and external community.

Sports Hall →→ Operates as two basketball courts or three full sized badminton courts →→ Each court is available for a range of activities →→ Fitness classes: Pilates, Spinning, Yoga, Abs Blast.

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 43 Sports Scholarships

At IT Sligo we invest in our sports Abbvie – people and facilities to facilitate a IT Sligo Sports Scholarship winning culture in team and individual and Internship Programme sport at inter-varsity level in Ireland. We are committed to nurturing emerging talent to achieve maximum potential with €120,000 invested in Institute Sports Clubs and an additional €150,000 High achieving students in the sporting arena have available in actual scholarships for an opportunity to realise their professional career students. ambitions thanks to a unique sports scholarship collaboration between the global biopharmaceutical If you’re a talented sports athlete, we want to help company, AbbVie, and IT Sligo. The AbbVie Sports you reach your sporting potential. Scholarship and Internship Programme aims to We currently offer the following range of Sports nurture the educational, sporting and leadership Scholarship programme opportunities. ambitions of students. Two AbbVie scholarships will be awarded, each worth €2,000. The successful students will also be eligible for a paid internship IT Sligo Sports Scholarship with AbbVie. For more information including Programme application details, see www.itsligo.ie/abbvie The scheme awards Sports Scholarships at three levels: Gold, Silver and Bronze. The Gold Sligo Rovers – Scholarship Award is worth €1,750. The closing IT Sligo Scholarship date for scholarship applications is the end of September. You can apply online at www.itsligo.ie or email [email protected]

Sligo Rovers signed football players who meets the entry criteria for study at IT Sligo can be co-funded annually by IT Sligo and Sligo Rovers Football Club. Four fee-Waiver Scholarships are available per year for both male and female players. Scholarship holders will also play for the IT Sligo soccer teams while also being signed with (Playing and training) Sligo Rovers

44 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Clubs & Societies

College is more than just a degree, →→ Surf →→ Sub aqua it’s a life experience. At IT Sligo we →→ Soccer →→ Swimming have invested heavily into our Clubs & Societies, there is a wide range available. Societies For those that want to be part of a team and sport They meet or train during the College week outside is not their thing, joining a society still gives you the of lecture time, often arranging weekend trips away chance to meet new people with similar interests as well as social nights out. In the first few weeks as you. You may choose to continue to pursue an of College, the Student’s Union host a Clubs and established passion of yours or trying something Societies Day, where you can sign up to an existing completely new. You can choose anything from Club or Society or even start your own. dancing to gaming or Trad music to organic farming. Clubs →→ Ag caint society →→ Gospel choir IT Sligo has 70 active clubs and societies, one of the largest number in the Institute of Technology →→ African society →→ International sector. They have established a proven track record →→ Airsoft →→ LGBTQ of sporting success nationally and internationally in athletics, Gaelic football, men’s and women’s soccer, →→ Christian union →→ Mental health surfing, equestrian, boxing and martial arts. →→ Digital art society →→ Organic farming Our sports clubs have access to the best facilities →→ Environmental →→ Sinn fein society in the region which are so good that Sligo GAA and society Sligo Rovers use our facilities to train. →→ Stones & Bones →→ Film (Archaeology We place a particular emphasis on having our clubs Society) accessible to all students, regardless of ability. The →→ Gaisce →→ Trad society social aspect of being involved with a sports club is →→ Gaming part of the fabric of student life at IT Sligo. Here are just a few examples:

→→ Basketball →→ GAA →→ Badminton →→ Golf →→ Boxing →→ Kayaking →→ Cycling →→ Martial Arts →→ Dance →→ Motorsport →→ Equestrian →→ Rugby

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 45 Sports Scholarships

Sports Scholar Recipients Individuals who love their sport can mix training and competing with academic life, like the following examples of our Sports Scholar Recipient’s

Karl Lacey, from Donegal, Sports Ciara Ginty, from Geesala in Co Mayo, Dessie Leonard, from Sligo, Double scholar for GAA, Inter-county Gaelic Sports scholar for boxing, Nine-time European Gold Medallist for Kickboxing Footballer for Donegal for 14 seasons Irish boxing champion. and previously Senior World Kickboxing with 148 appearances, 2012 GAA Player Champion. of the year and All-Ireland winner.

Finn Mellon, from Castlegregory, Cliodhna Moloney, from Tuam, Daire Martin, from Monaghan, competes Co Kerry is the Irish Junior Champion Co Galway, took up Rugby in her first in the National Strongman competition, and 7th Junior World Champion for year at IT Sligo. Plays rugby for Leinster Champion of the Super Yoke event WIndsurfing. and played for Ireland in 2017 Rugby (230kg) and is able to pull a 10 Tonne World Cup. Truck (20,000lbs).

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Shauna Quirke, from Laois, plays for Ronan Oertzen, from Antrim, Irish Donna Ryder, from Newport, Co Mayo, Laois GAA County Team and holds a National Surfing Champion now working member of Ireland’s international Leinster Title, 2018. in Banking. Racquetball team. 3 gold medals at Europeans, Irish open, Hamburg open, national finalist. Donna splits her time between Ireland and training in Arizona.

Kate McKeon, from Sligo is an Andy Moran is a current inter-country Amy Boyle Carr, from Donegal plays with equestrian scholar, Captain of the footballer for Mayo. He is the record Republic of Ireland Women’s National Equestrian Intervarsity Team, qualified appearance holder for Mayo and former Soccer Team and Ulster Ladies Junior for the Balmoral National Show and has Player of the year 2017. Andy is a three team, played a number of internationals won numerous 110m classes. time Sigerson Cup winner. and has won the title of player of the match on numerous occasions.

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 47 Teaching and Learning – Facilities and Resources

IT Services helpdesk also available as well as The Yeats Library exhibition space. The Yeats Library is a student centered Visit our website www.library.itsligo.ie to access environment, providing a range of study resources and support services along with zones over three floors. There are many guides to help you develop your research study rooms available on each floor of and learning skills such as academic writing, referencing and study skills. Online learners the library for group and presentation who may not be able to visit the campus will find work and students have access to the website a useful portal to library services. thousands of print and online journals Resources are available off campus using your and books. Other resources available IT Sligo login and password. Students also have access to the Yeats library Moodle page containing include print maps, archived books and links to guides offering tips on topics such as previous undergraduate/postgraduate academic writing, time management, poster student dissertations. Multiple sockets presentations, critical thinking . There is also an are available for students to use their online library helpdesk monitored by library staff to provide assistance and support. laptops while PC stations are also available for use.

Quiet Zone (Top Level): A traditional library area for your focused silent study with reference material and formal seating. Students can also access previous undergraduate/ postgraduate research dissertations as well as archived books.

Info Zone (Centre Level): Experienced library staff at the information desk will assist you with research queries. Self service facilities include the Quick Check, networked PCs, photocopying and printing services. Print book collections are available for loan as well as magazines, journals, DVDs and quick guides for referencing and online resources.

Social Learning Zone (Lower Level): An open plan study area where you have a choice of seating with a variety of flexible workspaces.

48 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Teaching and Learning

Love Your Library →→ Architecturally designed →→ Evening and Saturday opening hours →→ Library staff work with each faculty →→ 700 study spaces of various types to facilitate group and individual work →→ 13 Seminar and Study Rooms →→ Website catalogue and a range of search tools →→ 70000 print books →→ Access to 100,000 e-books and 40,000 e-journals anywhere in the world →→ Collections of specialist materials including Celtic Studies, history and heritage →→ Collection of print maps and access to digital mapping from Ordnance Survey →→ Inter Library Loans and Document Supply Service →→ Guides to referencing and referencing software →→ A wide range of subscribed digital resources →→ Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities →→ Academic Support Centre – offering Maths and English support →→ Helpdesk and IT Service Desk www.library.itsligo.ie

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 49 Teaching and Learning

IT Support →→ Writing for a literature review →→ Successful writing in exams →→ Free high-speed internet connection for all students →→ Avoiding plagiarism →→ Free Microsoft Office 365 to download to your Check out our webpage for more information: own devices www.itsligo.ie/writing →→ Free unlimited OneDrive cloud storage with access to your data anywhere in the world Maths Support Centre →→ Access to the HEAnet and Campus.ie stores Also under the remit of the Centre for the for students – discounted offers on PCs, Macs, Enhancement of Learning & Teaching (CELT) is tablets, and mobile broadband from various the Maths Support Centre, which is aimed at ALL suppliers. students (on campus and online) studying maths →→ Free short-term rental of IT equipment for modules or maths components. It is now well project work, etc. known that many capable students, for a variety of reasons, may find it difficult to achieve the required standards in mathematics to support their degree Academic Writing Centre studies. Within the Yeats Library, and under the remit of the Services available for students include: Centre for the Enhancement of Learning & Teaching →→ Individual student consultation (CELT) is the Academic Writing Centre at IT Sligo. In a friendly, informal atmosphere, staff offer free →→ Individual tutorial assistance advice and support on all aspects of academic →→ Additional tutorial support writing. 1:1 or small group appointments available are bookable online. The Academic Writing Centre →→ Computer-based tutorials is not an editing or proof-reading service but can →→ Study area support you in acquiring the skills to complete your assignments. Students of all ages and backgrounds →→ Access to relevant text material use and benefit from the Academic Writing Centre. After induction, all enrolled students (both online How the Academic Writing Centre can help students and campus students) can avail of a full range of includes: services from individual consultation to tutorial assistance and access to relevant text material. 1:1 →→ Getting started with an assignment: plan outline or small group appointments sessions are bookable & structure online. You can even submit maths problems for →→ The writing process: generating ideas, drafting, correction. revising & editing Check out our webpage at: www.itsligo.ie/maths →→ Critical reading and effective note-taking →→ Developing an argument and critical thinking →→ Reflective writing →→ Report writing

First autism friendly Institute of Technology in Ireland

50 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 51 Student Support – Looking after you

Student Support Services Careers Office: Our Careers Office provides career guidance during Our Student Support Services team your time with us and as a graduate. provides information, advice and support to help you make the transition Chaplaincy: to third level education and to make the We offer personal support and advice to students very best of your time at the Institute. of all faiths and none who come to us. Our pastoral care team is always ready to help. It is much easier to do well in your studies if you are happy with everything Counselling: else going on in your life. Our Student Our counselling services will help you to embrace Support Services team is here to positive living and work through any concerns you ensure that any concerns or worries may have. you may have are dealt with sensitively Disability Support Service: and confidentially. Located in the Access Office, our expert Disability Support Services will be on hand to help with If it’s important to you, then it’s assistive technology or other support needs. important to us. Our staff are friendly, warm and care about your well-being. Health: Our Student Health Services are available free of Support Services Include: charge during term.

Administrative Advice and Assistance: IT Sligo Students’ Union: The Admissions Office provides on-going support in ITSSU has three full-time officers and a number areas such as admissions, registration, grants, fees of part-time staff to provide ongoing support, and examinations. guidance and representation. ITSSU works closely with Institute management to ensure that student welfare and facilities are first class. Access Office: See www.itssu.ie for more details. Should you have special learning needs, a disability or any circumstance which might need individual Learning Support Tutor: consideration, our Access Office staff will be happy to talk to you. A learning support tutor who works with the Access Officer is available to assist you if you have special needs such as dyslexia or other specific learning challenges.

85% of our students See www.itsligo.ie/student-hub for more details. receive a SUSI grant

52 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Student Support

can answer practical questions about timetables, Access Office Supports room locations or even just where to buy coffee. If IT Sligo is fully committed to developing and you need further help, they will know where best to promoting initiatives that seek to counter direct your query. educational disadvantage. There are a number of strands to our Access Office activities, including: One Piece of Advice for First →→ Supports for students with a disability or Years medical condition IT Sligo student mentors were asked to give one →→ Supports for students from the HEAR (Higher piece of advice to new first years. Here are some of Education Access Route) Programme including a their responses. student orientation day, workshops and financial support, if available Participate. Connect. Go for Coffee. →→ Mature student orientation day and student Join at least two clubs, even if its workshops. ““new to you.” The Student Mentoring Take notes in class, the head can Programme ““only remember so much.” At IT Sligo, we wish to create a welcoming and There is plenty of help available, you supportive environment for our first years. To this end, we have developed the Student Mentoring are never alone. Contact student Programme. This programme gives new students ““services if you need some support.” the opportunity to create networks between each other and student mentors, who are second and Get to know the Library Staff – they third year students trained for this role. are amazing.” These mentors help first years access the ““ information they need to begin their studies with confidence. Students are placed in groups on the Don’t worry if things don’t click right basis of their programme of study and assigned away. It takes time to settle. All first a mentor. These groups then meet for lunch on ““years are on the same journey.” assigned days for four weeks in semester one, and one week in semester two, giving everyone the opportunity to chat about their new experiences. Definitely attend the Induction Each lunch also features ‘drop-in’ visits from sessions before the start of term, academic and support staff. ““you will learn everything you need to know. Mentors are available to answer basic queries via ” email, text message or phone call for the duration of the programme. They will give you important Make an effort to be sociable, don’t information on the supports available to you, and ““run off after lectures.”

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 53 Student Support

Mature Students – Students Union Returning to Study Every student at IT Sligo is automatically a member of the Students’ Union. The IT Sligo Students’ Union Returning to education takes courage. Nearly every (ITSSU) offer a range of services, support, advice, course offered by IT Sligo has mature students events and opportunities that help students better represented in the lecture theatre. A class of their time in IT Sligo. students is a dynamic thing, they are teams, connected with each other, and they will work Elected by you, the ITSSU sit on the Institute together on projects and assignments. Mature committees and speak on the students behalf to the Students bring a whole new range of life experience President of IT Sligo and their Executive Team. and skills to that group that everyone benefits from. They work with students in the following ways: Mature students are often the driving force in a class, giving encouragement and perspective to →→ Help you find accommodation younger students. →→ Support you in setting up a new club or society There is no fear walking through the door on the →→ Arrange all the major student events on campus first day because mature students have a bespoke – Freshers Week; RAG Week; Day out at the orientation day before induction to give a heads-up Races; Graduation Ball as well as a long list of on what to expect before they join the thousands of other events throughout the academic year other new students joining the Institute. The first essay, assignment or report may be a challenge but →→ Support your physical, sexual and mental health our Library and Academic Writing centre is there to →→ Campaign on issues that are important to you get you started. at a national level with the Students Union of Mature students often have other commitments in Ireland (SUI) life or work, and so time management and efficiency →→ Help you with any issue that is affecting you at is often at its peak. In the down time the Mature as an IT Sligo student Student Society is just one of the many clubs and groups, students can join. They have a dedicated space in the Student Services Building with hang out space, place to charge your phone and socialise. They operate a Students Union shop for all your stationary, snacks, phone top up and health products. A visit to the Students Union is a must if you are new to Sligo and want to make friends.

Free medical and counselling service for students

54 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 55 Getting Here

By Air By Bus Knock (Ireland West) Airport is a 40 minute drive Bus Eireann from campus. It has regular flights to and from Bus Eireann operates a number of routes from London, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol around Ireland with direct services to Sligo Bus as well as mainland Europe (Germany, Spain and Station e.g. County Sligo, Enniskillen, Donegal, Italy). Bus Eireann operates an Expressway bus Leitrim, Monaghan, Athlone, Longford, Roscommon, service (route 64) from the airport to Sligo town. Galway and Mayo. Some routes stop at IT Sligo www.irelandwestairport.com campus. www.buseireann.ie Dublin International Airport is slightly more Fully wheelchair accessible bus from Derry to IT than two hours drive from Sligo town and is well Sligo campus every day, servicing Letterkenny, serviced by rail and bus connections. Ballybofey, Donegal, Ballyshannon and Sligo. www.dublinairport.com The S1 and S2 Sligo Town Bus Services connect IT Sligo with the outskirts of town and villages such as City of Derry Airport is an hour and 40 minute’s Strandhill and Rosses Point. drive from Sligo. London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh. Barrett Coaches Direct Services from Belmullet, Crossmolina, Ballina to IT Sligo campus. By Train www.barrettcoaches.com Sligo Train station is a 10 minute walk from campus Corduff Travel and it’s surrounding Student Accommodation. Direct services from Westport and Castlebar to Sligo is 2.5 hours from Dublin by train with direct IT Sligo campus. www.cordufftravel.ie daily services to and from the following stations – Lexlip - Maynooth – Johnstown Bridge - Mullingar Feda O’ Donnell – Longford – Drumod – Carrick on Shannon – Boyle Direct services to Sligo from Galway, Carndonagh, – Sligo. www.irishrail.ie Annagry, Falcaragh, Letterkenny, and all stops en route to IT Sligo campus. www.busfeda.ie By Car John Staunton Coach Travel Direct services from Castlebar to IT Sligo Campus. Sligo is well serviced by a network of motorways West Link Coaches and national primary roads from Dublin, Belfast, Direct services from Drumshanbo, Donegal, Derry, Donegal, Mayo, Galway and all surrounding Limerick, Athlone to IT Sligo campus. counties. IT Sligo has 800 free parking spaces www.westlinkcoaches.ie for students cars on campus, as well as a visitor car park. Purpose built student accommodation Ulster Bus and Goldline includes car parking spaces in its tenancy. Direct service from Belfast to Enniskillen to Sligo. www.bustimes.org Local Link Bus Service 800 Student parking With a bus stop on campus remote villages in county spaces on campus Sligo are accessible to students and staff (Gurteen – Ballymote – IT Sligo) www.locallink.ie

56 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Getting Here IT Sligo By Bus

Barrett Coaches West Link Coaches → Belmullet to IT Sligo → Cavan to IT Sligo Cordu Travel → Athlone to IT Sligo → Westport to IT Sligo → Limerick to IT Sligo → Drumshanbo to IT Sligo Bus Eireann → Enniskillen to IT Sligo Bus Feda → Carndonagh to IT Sligo Ulster Bus → Annagry to IT Sligo → Belfast to Enniskillen → Galway to IT Sligo to IT Sligo John Staunton Coach Travel → Castlebar, to IT Sligo Falcarragh Carndonagh Derry Annagry

Belfast

Donegal Enniskillen IT SLIGO Ballina Belmullet Monaghan

Cavan Westport Castlebar Drumshanbo

Tuam Athlone Dublin

Galway

Limerick

2.5 hours from Dublin by Rail

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 57 Student Accommodation Options

Living in student accommodation is Privately rented a great way to make new friends and settle in quickly to college life. Sligo has accommodation a plentiful supply of accommodation in The local area surrounding the Institute has a good selection of private rented houses and apartments the town and seven student residences from private landlords. for students within walking distance of Landlords advertise on our main campus. www.itssu.ie/rent/self-catering and www.daft.ie IT Sligo has a bus stop on campus serviced by Bus Digs Accommodation Eireann S1 and S2 routes for easy access to/from Sligo Town, Strandhill and Rosses Point and all This option can be popular amongst first year stops in between. College students moving away from home for the first time. The student lives with a local family in their family home. Check out the IT Sligo Students Union (ITSSU) website www.itssu.ie/rent/digs for a listing of current landlords offering Digs Accommodation. House Share Current IT Sligo Students who have taken on the lease of a property and have a spare room to rent regularly advertise to other students. It is important to establish what (if any) bills (TV License, Utilities) are included. Benbulben Suites Students advertise these rooms on the IT Sligo Students Union (ITSSU) website www.itssu.ie/rent/house-share

Benbulben Suites

58 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Student Accommodation Options

Student Villages Milligan Court Apartments There are seven purpose built Student Villages and Townhouses beside IT Sligo, all self-catering and a short walk Milligan Court, Connaughton Road, Sligo from the campus. T: 071-9146754 E: [email protected] You Don’t Have To Cook: W: www.milligancourt.ie Many students never cook and choose to eat on campus in one of the cafes and restaurants, which offer a good selection of healthy and economical The Yeats Student Village options. Yeats Village Sligo, Ballinde, Co Sligo T: 071-9138551 Weekly Supermarket Bus: E: [email protected] The IT Sligo Students Union organize a bus every W: www.yeatsvillage.net Monday evening from campus to a local budget Supermarket for Students to do their weekly shop. Gateway Apartments The Clarion Student Village Gateway Apartments, Ballinode, Sligo T: 071 9145618 The Village Clarion Road, E: [email protected] Clarion Road, Ballytivnan, Sligo W: www.gatewayapartments.ie T: 071 9129002 E: [email protected] Ard Nua Village W: www.thevillageclarion.com Ard Nua has two separate management companies The Grove Student Village taking bookings for its accommodation. Management Company 1: The Grove, Block 8, Clarion Road, Co. Sligo T: 071-9199888 T: 071 – 9144858 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.ardnua.com W: www.thegrovesligo.ie Management Company 2: Benbulben Suite T: 071-9300500 E: [email protected] 071 9199248 T: W: www.ardnua.ie E: [email protected] W: www.benbulbencourt.ie

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 59 Sligo – Your new home

Sligo is one of the best places in Ireland Beyond the contemporary European feel to the to be a student. Sligo can compete town, a short drive brings you to a number of magnificent beaches that have made Sligo one of with larger urban areas because of its the most popular surfing destinations in the world range of high street shops, cafés and – check out Mullaghmore for Stand Up Paddling, restaurants, it is a hub for arts and Streegagh or Standhill for Surfing, Rosses Point for culture in the Northwest, with concerts, swimming. theatre and galleries for you to enjoy Sligo Town has held a Purple Flag since 2015 - an throughout your time here. award for reaching a standard of excellence in the evening and night time economy. Sligo offers These also act as employers offering students the a diverse cultural offering that is non-alcohol chance to work or get valuable experience. Home to dependent, safe and vibrant. artists, writers, digital creators and filmmakers, and It’s historical connection to W.B. Yeats, brings with it exciting new enterprises in technology, food tourism an international cultural following. and outdoor pursuits, Sligo is thriving. The cost of living is more affordable than many of →→ High Street Shopping Ireland’s other college towns and cities, makes Sligo →→ Café Culture the perfect place for the next step in your life and education. →→ Great Night Life →→ Wide Sporting Options Average Monthly Accommodation →→ Water Adventures →→ Historical Interests →→ Yeats Connections €575 The big advantage? It is not a huge anonymous €420 space. The campus has a community feel and is €320 nestled on the edge of town, and 8 minute walk from the train/bus station. Dublin Galway Sligo

60 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 61 ““Obtaining my first job posting after completing my degree in IT Sligo was instrumental to my later successes. I arrived to the interview prepared with my portfolio in hand, packed with case studies, marketing analysis and project work. I could clearly illustrate Emma Gilroy, my understanding and Bachelor of Business knowledge of real business Studies, Director of Global Customer Operations, challenges coming fresh out AdRoll Group, New York the door from IT Sligo.” I believe the wide range of business modules ““covered, practical project research, team-work and work experience gained during my time at IT Sligo gave me an advantage in progressing my career from those early days to now.”

““I loved all the events organized as part of the course, Waterpolo, Sports day, volleyball. A brilliant way to get know your class, year groups above and below and also form more approachable relationships with your lecturers.” The presentations within every module of the course were a ““massive help to me. It allowed me to speak in front of large groups while keeping them interested, while also sharing Daniel McGonigle, the important information gathered by the project. After BB Sport with Business, completing my Honours Degree, I moved to Liverpool to further BB Business and Marketing, my education. I enrolled into an Master in Psychology in Mental performance consultant Liverpool Hope University. I enjoy being a Mental performance for Aspire Combat Sports consultant for Aspire Combat Sports Academy in Liverpool.” Academy in Liverpool Faculty of Business and Social Sciences

Department of Business 64 Department of Marketing, Tourism and Sport 74 Department of Social Sciences 84

““The faculty offers a wide range of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level, designed to deliver the specific professional skills required to succeed. The recently opened Constance Markievicz building provides an excellent learning environment supporting collaborative working.”

Dr. Michael Barrett, Head of Faculty of Business and Social Sciences

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 63 .Department of. .Business.

Head of Department: Marie Moran

Courses Page

SG146 BA (Hons) in Accounting L8 66

SG108 Higher Certificate in Accounting L6 67

SG141 BB (Hons) in Business L8 68

SG536 BB in Business L7 69

SG101 Higher Certificate in Business L6 69

SG535 BB in Business Administration L7 70

SG149 BB (Hons) in Finance and L8 71 Investment

SG105 Higher Certificate in Office L6 72 Administration

64 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Add-On Courses in the Department of Business

Bachelor of Business in Accounting Bachelor of Business

Eligible students can progress to the add-on Eligible students can progress to the add-on Degree course in Accounting. Degree course in Business. Award / Level: Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Award / Level: Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Duration: 1 Year (add-on) Duration: 1 Year (add-on) Minimum Entry Requirements: Minimum Entry Requirements: In addition to a Higher Certificate in Business A Higher Certificate in Business (or cognate area). (or cognate area), students must demonstrate Number of Course Places: 30 a competence in accounting. Number of Course Places: 30 Please visit www.itsligo.ie Bachelor of Business (Hons) for more information about Eligible students can progress to the add-on Add-on courses Degree course in Business. Award / Level: Ordinary Degree (Level 8) All Add-on courses are one year in Duration Duration: 1 Year (add-on) (except where stated) Minimum Entry Requirements: Bachelor of Business (Level 7) in a cognate business area. Number of Course Places: 150

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences 65 Bachelor of Arts Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO points: 318 Accounting CAO Code: SG146 Duration: 3 Years Number of Places: 30 Work placement: Yes Professional Accreditation: Programme Description: After three years, graduates Yes will hold an Honours Degree in Accounting and will qualify for generous exemptions from all the professional accountancy bodies in Ireland. The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, case studies, problem-based learning and computer laboratory work. Students develop a detailed comprehension of core concepts and principles in accounting and will have the ability to apply this knowledge in problem-solving. www.itsligo.ie/SG146

Programme Overview: examinations up to Professional Success Story: 2 stage with CPA; Certificate and Year One: The first year is Tara Jayne Wade changed Operational Level (except for focused on giving students her mind from business to Operational case study exam) foundation knowledge in core accounting. After her three year with CIMA. business areas, including honours degree she secured Accounting Principles, Business Graduate destinations: a training contract with an Management, Business accountancy practice before Most graduates progress to Law, Business Mathematics, graduation. Read the full story at a professional accounting Information Technology Skills www.itsligo.ie/TaraJayne qualification. Graduates also and Understanding the Dynamics pursue careers in finance, of an Organisation. banking and financial services, Professional Year Two: Students explore core second level teaching (add- Accreditation and business areas in greater depth. on Professional Diploma in Exemptions: Modules include Management Education – PDE) or lecturing Accounting, Financial Reporting, (add-on master’s required). and Information Technology. Graduates progress to Knowledge and understanding postgraduate study, teacher of key business disciplines are training for second level business broadened with the Introduction teaching or professional of Company Law, Economics, and qualifications in accounting or Business Management. financial services. Year Three: In the third and final year, students study more Quick Tip: advanced accounting topics with Leaving Certificate students will a focus on financial management need a minimum of two C3’s at and strategic thinking. higher level. Students who did not study Accounting at Leaving Special Features: Certificate level can apply, as On completion of the three- Beginners Accounting is taught year programme, graduates in the programme. Mature are exempt from all CAP1 applicants will be interviewed examinations with Chartered and assessed on an individual Accountants Ireland; 3 applied basis. knowledge and 6 applied skills examinations with ACCA; all

66 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Higher Certificate in Business Higher Certificate (Level 6) CAO points: 216 Accounting CAO Code: SG108 Duration: 2 Years Number of Places: 30 Professional Accreditation: Yes Programme Description: This two-year programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, case studies, problem-based learning and computer laboratory work. Students are given the skills and competencies to carry out day-to-day practical work in accounting and to play a key role in producing reliable financial information. Students will develop a detailed understanding of accounting and will be given the opportunity to put their www.itsligo.ie/SG108 new-found skills into practice with practical group and individual projects.

This is a perfect introductory Special Features: Graduate Destinations: programme for those wishing This programme covers Highly varied opportunities exist to explore a future career in Introductory Level Accounting so in private industry and in the accounting. there is no requirement to have public service. Graduates may Programme Overview: previously studied accounting or progress to the add-on Level 7 business subjects. Ordinary Degree in Accounting Over the two-year programme, followed by a further one-year students undertake five Graduates who progress and Level 8 Honours Degree in mandatory and one elective complete the add-on Level 7 and Accounting. module during each semester, Level 8 Degree Programmes are including a language and a exempt from all of the following Alternatively, graduates may politics option. professional examinations: progress to Business or Marketing level 7 Ordinary Year One: In the first year, →→ Proficiency 1 examinations Degrees. students are given foundation with The Institute of knowledge in core business areas, Chartered Accountants Professional including Accounting Principles, Ireland (CAI) Accreditation and Business Management, Marketing →→ Applied Knowledge and Exemptions: Strategy, Business Mathematics, Applied Skills examinations Information Technology Skills and with The Association Understanding the Dynamics of an of Chartered Certified Organisation. Accountants (ACCA) Year Two: Students then advance →→ Formation 1 & 2 and to more challenging levels in the Professional 1 examinations core business areas: Accounting, with The Institute of Certified Business Management, and Public Accountants Ireland Information Technology. (CPA) Knowledge and understanding of key business disciplines is →→ Certificate and Operational broadened with the introduction Level examinations (except of Business Law, Economics, for the Operational Case Management Accounting and Study Exam) with The Enterprise Development, Chartered Institute of allowing the student to develop Management Accountants an entrepreneurial spirit along (CIMA) with their accounting knowledge.

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences 67 Bachelor of Business (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO points: 252 Business CAO Code: SG141 Duration: 4 Years Number of Places: 30 Work placement: Yes Erasmus+: Yes Programme Description: This programme looks at the Professional Accreditation: broader business world and is perfect for a student looking Yes to obtain a diverse range of skills and really learn what area of business is for them. We offer practical experience of the workplace, deepening the student’s understanding of the business environment and adding to his or her employability. Students acquire skills in marketing, financial management, computer applications, human resource management (HRM), business operations management, www.itsligo.ie/SG141 entrepreneurship, communications and negotiations.

Students on this Business Year Three: In third year, Graduates may advance to programme can study or take students have the option of either postgraduate study, teacher work placement abroad. This undertaking a work placement or training for second level allows the student to gain a semester abroad. business teaching, or study for first-hand experience in an professional qualifications in Year Four: In the final year, international environment, accounting or marketing. students take one of the working with different cultures specialist streams in Finance, and languages and explore a Quick Tip: Marketing or HRM. Students’ new way of life. Communication Leaving Certificate students are analytical and research skills is an extremely important required to have six passes to are enhanced by completing a aspect to any business and with include Mathematics and English research dissertation, which our marketing and computer or Irish and two HC3’s or above. allows a valuable opportunity applications modules, students to explore an area of interest in will learn how to effectively Professional more detail. promote their business and Accreditation and Exemptions: engage with their community. Special Features: Programme Overview: Level 8 graduates are eligible to sit the Marketing Institute Year One: The first year focuses Graduate entry examination to on providing the student with acquire a professional marketing foundation knowledge in core accreditation (MMII Grad). business areas, including Accounting Principles, Business Graduate Destinations: Management, Marketing Graduates enjoy a wide variety Strategy, Business Mathematics, of career choices in a broad Information Technology Skills range of businesses; many have and Understanding the Dynamics established highly successful of an Organisation. businesses, while others Year Two: Student knowledge have joined graduate training and understanding of key programmes in multinational business elements is broadened companies and have enjoyed with the introduction of Business success in senior management Law, Economics, Management roles. Accounting and Enterprise Development.

68 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Business Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Higher Certificate Higher Certificate in Business (Level 6) CAO points: Business Level 7:188 Level 6: 112 CAO Code: Level 7: SG536 Programme Description: These programmes focus on Level 6: SG101 Business Management, with modules in Human Resources, Duration: 2/3 Years Finance and Accounting, Law, Marketing and Economics. Number of Places: 30 Students also learn about Enterprise Development and Optimising IT for Business Effectiveness. Students are given a foundation in theoretical principles and are involved in a wide range of practical exercises. Individual L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG536 and group projects are an integral part of the programme. L6: www.itsligo.ie/SG101 Guest speakers provide students with an understanding of business practice in a variety of organisational settings.

Programme Overview: Year Three (Level 7): Students Student Story: study more advanced business Year One: Students will be Niall Canning, is a champion topics in the management area, equipped with knowledge Charolais breeder and after with a focus on Operations, on core business areas such graduation became a Youth Human Resources Management as Accounting Principles, Recruitment Officer at Bank of and Marketing and Finance. Business Management, Ireland. Read the full story at Marketing Principles, Business Graduate Destinations: www.itsligo.ie/Niall Mathematics, Information Graduates take up employment Technology Skills and opportunities across the Understanding the Dynamics of public, private and non-profit an Organisation. sectors. Career options include Year Two: In second year, sales, management, human students study core business resources, marketing, finance areas at a more advanced level, and accounting, office and project with modules and practical’s management. in Accounting, Business Graduates of the Level 7 Management and Information qualification can progress to Technology. Student knowledge the Bachelor of Business (Hons) and understanding of key Degree at IT Sligo or in other business disciplines is broadened higher education Institutions. with the introduction of Business Higher Certificate (Level 6) Law, Economics, Management students can progress to the Accounting and Enterprise Ordinary Degree (Level 7) in Development. Business.

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences 69 Bachelor of Business Award: Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO points: 236 Business Administration CAO Code: SG535 Duration: 3 Years Number of Places: 30 Work placement: Yes Erasmus+: Yes Programme Description: This programme prepares students for employment in administration and office management at a junior management level. The programme builds practical skills, with a strong focus on office management systems, including databases, spreadsheets, payroll and administration. It provides an interactive learning experience with a focus on practical laboratory classes, case studies and problem-based learning. www.itsligo.ie/SG535

Students can take elective Year Three: Students study modules as diverse as Accounting and Information languages, politics or other Technology, Economics, People business - related modules. Management, Selling and Customer Care Management. Students may also take a They also undertake a work language elective and complete placement in this year. an Erasmus semester abroad. Over the three-year programme, Graduate Destinations: students undertake five Graduates work in a range mandatory modules and one of areas, including clerical elective module during each assistant, personal assistant/ semester. receptionist, financial assistant, Programme Overview: bank official, business manager, office manager and customer Year One: The first year, focuses care officer. Graduates may on foundation knowledge in progress to the add-on Bachelor core business areas, including of Business Degree Level 8 at IT Accounting Principles, Payroll, Sligo or at other higher education Business Management, Business Institutions. Mathematics, Computer Applications and Understanding the Dynamics of an Organisation. Year Two: Students study core business areas in greater detail, with modules and practical sessions in Accounting, Business Management, and Information Technology. Student knowledge and understanding of key business disciplines is broadened with the introduction of Business Law, Economics, Management Accounting and Managing the Office Environment.

70 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Business (Honours) Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO points: 272 CAO Code: SG149 Finance and Investment Duration: 4 Years Number of Places: 25 Work placement: Yes Erasmus+: Yes Programme Description: Financial Services is one of the Professional Accreditation: Yes most vibrant sectors in the Irish economy. With over 35,000 people employed in the industry, there remains an ongoing shortage of suitably skilled employees. This programme prepares the graduate for a variety of roles throughout the sector; in funds, insurance, banking and accounting. By offering a broad range of subjects from finance to business and marketing the student is getting to explore different www.itsligo.ie/SG149 career options, while learning adaptable skills that could see them succeed in any business environment.

The student can take work Compliance and Regulation in the Quick Tip: placement for as long as seven sector in this year. Leaving Certificate students months or study abroad for Year Four: Students will applying should have a a semester, allowing them to specialise in finance, with a minimum of 6 passes to include obtain practical experience and particular focus on Financial Mathematics and English or Irish create international connections Management, Risk, Investments, and at least two HC3’s or above. in the industry before they even Strategy, and Insurance. A range finish their degree. of elective modules are also Professional offered. Accreditation and Programme Overview: Exemptions: Year One: The first year focuses Special Features: on providing the student with This programme gives students foundation knowledge in core two exemptions from the CAP 1 business areas, including examinations of the CAI, as well Accounting Principles, Business as exemptions for Insurance Management, Marketing Institute of Ireland examinations. Strategy, Business Mathematics, Information Technology Skills Graduate Destinations: and Understanding the Dynamics Graduates pursue careers in of Organisations, including the a variety of areas, including Financial Services Sector. accountancy, insurance, Year Two: Students explore stockbroking, financial services, core business areas in greater financial analysis and advice and depth. Student knowledge and funds management. Graduates understanding of key business may progress to postgraduate disciplines is broadened with the study, teacher training for second introduction of Business Law, level business teaching, or study Economics, Financial Markets, for professional qualifications in Management Accounting and accounting, banking, insurance or Enterprise Development. risk management. Year Three: Students have the option of either undertaking a work placement of up to seven months or a semester studying abroad. Students also study

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences 71 Higher Certificate in Business Award: Higher Certificate (Level 6) Office Administration CAO points: 236 CAO Code: SG105 Duration: 2 Years Number of Places: 30

Programme Description: Offering a practical and thorough study of office administration, this programme focusses on the IT and business side of the sector. Students explore Business Management and Law, Finance for Business and the challenges of working as part of a team. We focus on practical laboratory classes, case studies and problem- based learning, which allows the students to interact and promotes critical thinking to the modules. www.itsligo.ie/SG105

Over the two-year programme, Students who complete the office managers or in a variety of students undertake five programme may progress to customer care roles. mandatory modules and one study a third year to gain a level Thanks to the broad and diverse elective module during each 7 qualification: Students study range of modules on offer, semester, including a language Accounting and Information graduates may progress to a and a politics option. This is a Technology, Economics, People variety of business or marketing great way for students to explore Management, Selling and degree courses at IT Sligo Office Administration as a career Customer Care Management. or at other higher education choice, allowing them to progress They also undertake a work Institutions. onto higher level degree courses placement in this year in IT Sligo. Graduate Destinations: Programme Overview: Graduates work in the public Year One: Focuses on and private sector, where providing the student with they may take up clerical and foundation knowledge in core administrative roles, work business areas including as financial assistants, bank Accounting Principles, Business officials, business managers, Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Mathematics, Information Technology Skills and Understanding the Dynamics of an Organisation. Year Two: In second year, students study core business areas at a more advanced level, with modules and practical’s in Accounting, Business Management, and Information Technology.

72 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 ““I found the BA Accounting to be an extremely interesting course. It has the maximum exemptions for all professional exams, more than any other similar course in Ireland”

Tara BA Accounting – Year 3

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences 73 .Department of. .Marketing, Tourism. .and Sport.

Head of Department: John Kelleher

Courses Page

SG134 BB in Applied Sport with L7 76 Business

SG142 BB (Hons) in International L8 77 Marketing and Sales with French

SG144 BB (Hons) in International L8 77 Marketing and Sales with Spanish

SG537 BB in Marketing and Sales L7 78

SG147 BB (Hons) in Sport with Business L8 80

SG148 BB (Hons) in Tourism with Event L8 81 Management

SG135 BB in Tourism with Event L7 81 Management

74 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Add-On Courses in the Department of of Marketing, Tourism and Sport

Bachelor of Business (Hons) for BB (Honours) in Sport with Business Marketing, Tourism & Sport (Add on) (Add-on)

Today’s business environment is very dynamic and The Bachelor of Business L8 (Add On) programme challenging. The Bachelor of Business L8 (Add On) is designed to ensure that graduates have the programme is designed to ensure that graduates capabilities, confidence and skills to enable them have the capabilities, confidence and skills to to competently hold positions in the specialisms enable them to competently hold positions in the of their choosing when they graduate. Another specialisms of their choosing when they graduate. unique feature of this programme is that the Another unique feature of this programme is that learner may customise their choice of modules the learner may customise their choice of modules on an individual basis. on an individual basis. Award / Level: Honours Degree (Level 8) Award / Level: Honours Degree (Level 8) Duration: 1 Year (add on) Duration: 1 Year (add on) Minimum Entry Requirements: Minimum Entry Requirements: L7 Ordinary Degree in Applied Sport with L7 Ordinary Degree in Applied Sport with Business Business and wish to progress to the L8 Number of Course Places: 30 (Add On Hons) Degree. Number of Course Places: 30 Bachelor of Business in Marketing (Add on) Please visit www.itsligo.ie Eligible students can progress to the one year add for more information about on Ordinary Degree in Business. Add-on courses Award / Level: Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Duration: 1 Year (add on) All Add-on courses are one year in Duration Minimum Entry Requirements: (except where stated) A Higher Certificate in Marketing or cognate area. Number of Course Places: 30

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences 75 Bachelor of Business Award: Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO Code: SG134 Applied Sport CAO Points: Any Qualified Applicant with Business Duration: 3 Years Number of Places: 50 Work Placement: Yes Programme Description: This programme gives students Erasmus+: Yes the opportunity to learn about all aspects of Sports Professional Accreditation: and Recreation while also studying communication, Yes leadership and business modules. This equips students with entrepreneurial skills allowing them to work in the business and sports sectors or open their own sports- related business. As part of the practical element of the course, students participate in community engagement projects, working with children from local schools in various www.itsligo.ie/SG134 environments from sports coaching to swim training.

Students qualify with a host of Sports Nutrition. A 13-week work sports-related business e.g. industry-recognised coaching placement is included in the final personal training. qualifications in diverse areas, semester. Further study options include ensuring the graduate is one add on year in IT Sligo to employment ready. (See special Special Features: complete Level 8 Bachelor of features for more information.) A high focus on practical activity Business: Business, Marketing, takes place on the programme Human Resources Management Programme Overview: ranging from swim coaching, or Sport with Business. Year One: Students begin surfing, fitness instruction and by studying sports modules sports coaching. Student Story: including Aquatics, Adventure You will have the chance to Daire Martin from Monaghan has Tourism, Fundamental Movement attain valuable national and overcome personal challenges to Skills, Athletics, Gymnastics international qualifications compete in National Strongman and Dance, as well as business including European-recognised competitions. Read the full story modules in Financial Accounting gym instruction and personal at www.itsligo.ie/Daire and Business Technology. training qualifications, Year Two: In second year, lifeguarding, swim instructor Professional students study Accounting, and several coaching awards. Accreditation and Marketing, Information These qualifications are subject Exemptions: Technology, Management and to further testing, please see Sports Law. They can acquire a individual modules on web page. qualification in fitness instruction Irish Water Safety Assistant and and study a specialised area Level 2 Swim Teacher Award such as Coaching Older Adults, Disability Sport or Aquatics. Graduate Destinations: Students can exit after 2 years Skilled graduates are in high with a Higher Certificate in demand in the rapidly expanding Applied Sport with Business. leisure, recreation, and service Year Three: In the final year, industry. This includes sports students combine both business Facility Management, Sports and sports modules by studying Development, Health Promotion, Enterprise, Managing People, Personal Training, Coaching Digital Media, Financial and Instruction and Physical Management, Economics, Activity. We have also seen Surfing, Swim Teaching and many graduates set up their own

76 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Business (Honours) Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO Code: French: SG142 International Marketing Spanish: SG144 CAO Points: with French/Spanish French: 261 Spanish: 268 Duration: 4 Years What is International Marketing? International Marketing Number of Places: 20-30 or Global Marketing is undertaking marketing activities in Erasmus+: Yes more than one country or region, tailoring the marketing Professional Accreditation: needs of the company to the country or region they are in. Yes Programme Description: This programme equips students French: with core business skills, focusing on international www.itsligo.ie/SG142 marketing with a language. The programme caters for those Spanish: who either already have a knowledge of French, German or www.itsligo.ie/SG144 Spanish or wish to learn a new language as a beginner.

Small class sizes enable peer Year Two: Core business Special Features: learning and direct interaction and marketing knowledge is Students may sit an exam to with lecturing staff, ensuring developed through modules in become listed on the Qualified students get the individual Business Law, Public Relations Marketer Register of the attention they need. The use of and Consumer Buyer Behaviour. Marketing Institute of Ireland. topical case studies and field Creative skills and language trips off campus help the student proficiency are developed Graduate Destinations: to apply the theory learnt in and integrated across the Graduates can take up a class. programme. diverse range of employment The students chosen language Year Three: The third year is opportunities in marketing will be taught throughout the spent studying at a European and sales, communication and programme, with the students partner Institute allowing media. There is also the option then able to put these skills to students to develop their of completing a one-year taught use in their 3rd year studying language skills, engage with new MSc in Marketing or a Masters/ with a partner institution abroad. cultures and build international PhD by research. This fantastic opportunity links. gives the students a taste for Professional Year Four: Students combine an international environment Accreditation: their international experience and a chance to make industry with business and marketing connections while away. modules in the final year. Programme Overview: Year One: Students focus on an introduction to core business modules and marketing principles including Customer Care, Market Research and Contemporary Marketing Practice. The student’s chosen language is studied throughout the first year.

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences 77 Bachelor of Business Award: Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO Code: SG537 Marketing and Sales CAO Points: 140 Duration: 3 Years Number of Places: 30 Work Placement: Yes

What is Marketing? There is more to marketing than simply promoting and selling products; it's about knowing your customers, developing your products/services to fulfil their needs and also maintaining constant communication with them. Programme Description: The marketing programme offers a blend of business, marketing and sales module, to give students the necessary knowledge and skills that is needed to work in a contemporary marketing environment. www.itsligo.ie/SG537

There is focus on work- Year Two: Business Law, Graduate Destinations: based projects throughout Consumer Buyer Behaviour and Skilled marketing and sales the programme and a work Data Analytics are the focus of graduates are always in high placement ensures that second year. Creative skills are demand both nationally and graduates will be capable developed with Online Sales and Internationally. Graduates are of integrating themselves Sales Practice and Community employed in a range of positions confidently into any workplace. Project modules. Students work from Sales Account Manager, on their portfolio’s in this year Students are introduced to a Business Development Manager, also. wide range of contemporary Marketing Executive, Sales marketing disciplines relevant to Year Three: The final year sees Executive, Marketing Manager today's business environment. students take up work placement and Sales Manager. The programme allows students and manage a sales campaign Further study options include to develop the skills to plan, while continuing their modules in one add on year in IT Sligo to develop, implement and business and selling skills. complete Level 8 Bachelor integrate marketing and sales in Business in Marketing. On organisations. Special Features: successful completion of this, a Work placement is designed to Level 9 Masters in Marketing or Programme Overview: ensure you and the employer Level 10 PhD qualification can Year One: Introduces students get the most value. In third year, be taken in various third level to core business and marketing from January to May, marketing institutions. modules such as the Principles students attend work placement of Marketing, Communications, for two days per week. The Success Story: Customer Care and Business remaining three days are spent Within three years of graduating Management. Students also are on campus where the modules Susanne Kerins is head of introduced to a variety of sales are very practical, meaning that marketing with Cora Systems. tools and technologies, including students can apply what they’ve To watch Susanne speak about Principles of Sales and Digital learned in their work placement. her experiences, go to Media for Sales. Students also www.itsligo.ie/Susanne can choose elective modules.

78 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 ““Our assignments involved working with companies supporting their marketing needs, giving me real- life experience”

Niall BB Marketing – Year 3

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences 79 Bachelor of Business (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO Code: SG147 Sport with Business CAO Points: 278 Duration: 3 Years Number of Places: 30 Work Placement: Yes Erasmus +: Yes Programme overview: This programme is the first of Professional Accreditation: its kind in Ireland – a three-year Hons Degree at L8 that Yes combines sports-related modules with sound business practice. The programme focuses on introducing the students to business and enterprise skills with opportunities for specific skill development in coaching, personal training, education, exercise prescription and health for special populations. www.itsligo.ie/SG147

Programme Description: Special Features: Professional Year One: Students learn This programme offers a Accreditation and core business modules such large array of opportunities Exemptions: as Accounting, Marketing, in the sports industry with Management and Information accreditation from many different Technology. This is coupled with organizations. modules on Sports Law and Fitness and Sports Planning. Graduate Destinations: They can obtain a fitness A wide range of career instruction qualification and opportunities ranging from focus on a specific area of sports development, health interest – coaching older adults, promotion, marketing, disability sport or aquatics. management to teaching, coaching and setting up your Year Two: The business aspect own business. Thanks to is mixed with a strong practical a qualification spanning a element in the second year. diverse range of sports-related Modules include: Enterprise, modules, the graduate will have Digital Media, Economics, the professional skills to work Surfing, Swim Teaching and across the sports/fitness/leisure Sports Nutrition. Students sector. complete a 13-week placement in the second semester. Graduates can pursue postgraduate studies in Year Three: The final year Education, Strength and sees students focus on their Conditioning, Exercise Physiology chosen elective modules as and Therapy, Health Promotion, well as: Macroeconomics, Business Management and People Management, Strategic Marketing Sports Development and Sports Marketing. Students also complete a supervised research thesis.

80 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Business (Honours) Honours Degree (Level 8) Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO Code: Tourism with Level 8: SG148 Level 7: SG135 Event Management CAO Points: Level 8: 253 Level 7: 153 What is Tourism? What does a major airline, a surf school, a Duration: 3/4 Years festival and a hotel all have in common? They are all tourism Number of Places: businesses. As Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, Level 8: 30 tourism provides the student with a broad platform to build Level 7: 50 a successful career and opportunities to travel the world. Work Placement: Yes Erasmus +: Yes Programme Description: Globally, tourism is the world’s fastest growing economic sector. International tourist L8: www.itsligo.ie/SG148 arrivals currently total over 1 billion and Europe receives L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG135 the most international tourist arrivals, making it a great destination for employment in this sector.

As well as this, 1 in 10 jobs Year Two: Students continue to Special Features: globally and 7% of total world explore the tourism sector and In year two, students participate exports are tourism related undertake modules in Ecotourism in a 4-month accredited work (surpassing oil, automobiles and and Managing Tourism Impacts, placement, so students can apply even food products.) whilst also developing their their knowledge and develop event management, financial This programme provides their skills in tourism specific accounting skills and choosing our students with a blend of environments. an elective. Students are business, tourism and event encouraged to take up a work management skills that are Graduate Destinations: placement overseas, though needed to work in the tourism/ Graduates work in a range domestic placements are also events industry. There are weekly of positions such as festival/ facilitated. In the past, students site visits to local and national event management companies, have completed their work tourism operations and heritage conference and business tourism, placements in the USA, France, sites. Many opportunities arise airports/airlines, cruise ships, Germany, Spain, Greece, Alaska, throughout the programme to tour operators/travel agents, Hong Kong, the UK and Turkey work on real-life projects with wellness/health spa tourism as well as domestically here in local and regional business resorts, destination specialists Ireland. organisations. and heritage/conservation Year Three: Students develop projects. Graduates also start Programme Overview: their tourism sector knowledge their own businesses. Year One: Modules include and study Event Management Level 7 graduates can progress Adventure Tourism, Tourism Technology. Their business onto the Bachelor of Business and Travel Industry, Cultural skills are honed with modules (Level 8) in Tourism and Event Tourism, Management, Business in Entrepreneurship, Financial Management. A one-year Technology and an Introduction to Management, Law and Health taught MSc in Marketing or a Event Management. Students can and Safety and their elective Masters by Research in tourism also develop their language skills choice. or a business related topic is as a non-compulsory elective Year Four (Level 8): Students available for Level 8 graduates. in French, German and Spanish focus on the strategic aspects of From there, you may also throughout the programme. the tourism sector and complete consider studying for a PhD There is a choice to start a a dissertation. Modules include qualification (Level 10). language or to continue at a post- Strategy, Global Tourism, leaving cert level. Tourism Event Management and Elective Choice.

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences 81 Bachelor of Business Award: Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Special programme for International visiting Erasmus students Duration: 1 Year Marketing for Erasmus Class size: 50

What is International Marketing for Erasmus? This one year programme is aimed at Erasmus students who wish to avail of the opportunity to spend one or two semesters in Ireland. It attracts students from Europe who wish to improve their knowledge of Marketing and the English language. It provides students with a more extensive knowledge of the contrasts and variations in business culture.

Situated on the Wild Atlantic Way, Programme Overview: close alumni ethos providing a IT Sligo is attractive to students wealth of connections both in Core subjects: International who wish to further their studies Ireland and internationally for the Marketing, Applied International in an area of natural beauty graduate. Marketing, Applied Market with access to water sports, hill Research, Business English. walking, horse riding and other Graduate Destinations: outdoor pursuits. Electives: International Trade, This programme gives students EU Law, EU and International sufficient competence to Programme Description: Affairs, Digital Marketing, Social undertake further studies This programme is offered Media Marketing and Negotiation through English in their own in co-operation with partner Principles. countries and in other European institutions in non-English countries. speaking countries. The Special Features: A number of International programme offers students a A considerable number of day Marketing graduates remain in blend of Marketing subjects with trips to business and government the region and have established wider Business subjects that agencies. Semester 1 offers successful businesses. Skilled have an International flavour. an opportunity to participate marketeers with English English language tuition is an in an EU simulation game. language competence are in high integral part of the programme The particular nature of the demand internationally. providing students with the programme lends itself to a necessary vocabulary to communicate effectively and confidently in a wide range of business situations and with grammar classes to develop language precision.

82 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Faculty of Business and Social Sciences 83 .Department of. .Social Sciences.

Head of Department: Breda McTaggart

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SG242 BA (Hons) Early Childhood Care L8 85 and Education

SG247 BA (Hons) English and L8 86 Psychology

SG243 BA (Hons) Social Care Practice L8 87

SG248 BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics L8 88

84 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO Code: SG242 CAO Points: 278 Early Childhood Number of Places: 60 Duration: 4 Years Care and Education Work Placement: Yes Erasmus+: Yes What is Early Childhood Care and Education? This is the study of how education and care influence a child’s life and how improving these areas can have a positive effect on the child. Programme Description: This programme will equip students with a comprehensive knowledge base of all factors influencing children in contemporary society, including play, society, the family, diversity and creative www.itsligo.ie/SG242 studies.

The latter will include drama, Special Features: Student Story: music and movement, art, This programmes benefits for a My favourite part of the storytelling and children’s ““ state of the art early years skills course was the two work literature. Students will also Laboratory, outdoor learning placements. In second year study sociology, psychology, spaces and two creative practice I worked in a pre-school and education, social policy and law. spaces. Students undertake in third year I was in a county The aim of the course is to deliver many of site learning experience childcare committee. My the skills required to improve life locally and nationally favourite module was where outcomes and opportunities for I got to deliver training to my children. Graduate Destinations: colleagues, this is something Programme Overview: Graduates have diverse and I do regularly in my job so it progressive careers, they gain was brilliant to have first – The programme is structured employment crèches, nurseries, hand experience of this as a to give students a holistic playgroups and pre-schools, student. perspective of the diverse ” and in a variety of agencies, aspects of a child’s life, including government programmes and Nancy Healy, the influence of family, society, non-government organisations. Graduate of BA Early policy and the government. Childhood Care and Education In year one, students cover Postgraduate opportunities policy, sociology, education, include a one-year taught MA care, creative practice, law and in Leadership and Advocacy in psychology. the Early Years or a Masters/ PhD by research. Graduates may Each subject area are also undertake Postgraduate covered in greater depth as study in primary school teaching, the programme progresses, psychology, disability studies, while elective modules allow community development, students to specialise in their childhood studies and play chosen area. This academic therapy. foundation is cemented by two practice placements which provide essential opportunities to link theory to practice under the supervision of a proficient practitioner. There is also the option of completing a final year research project or dissertation.

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences 85 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO Code: SG247 English and Psychology CAO Points: 297 Duration: 3 Years Number of Places: 25 Erasmus+: Yes

Programme Description: This programme integrates English and Psychology to create a unique and versatile degree that allows the graduate to explore a plethora of career options. By combining these two subjects, students have the opportunity to learn transferable, critical and creative thinking skills, as well as becoming independent learners, researchers, thinkers and writers. Students will be introduced to both English and Psychology in the first year and as the course progresses, allowed to focus on www.itsligo.ie/SG247 their specific, chosen interest.

In the Psychology strand, you Year Two: Different aspects Special Features: will broaden your understanding of English and Psychology Students will have the of human nature as you are studied. Modules include: opportunity to experience develop critical understanding Children’s Literature, Drama blended learning in their final of psychological thinking in Education, Wider World year. The research methods and research about human Literature, Adult Developmental module is taught online, giving development, personality, Psychology, Personality and the student more chance to cognitive functioning and mental Individual Differences, and Social prepare for their post graduate health Psychology. career world. In the English strand, you will Year Three: Students use explore literary and dramatic their knowledge from the Graduate Destinations: texts through studying the previous two years to explore Graduates may apply to the intellectual and socio-historical the subjects in greater depth. taught MA in Leadership and contexts of the art works. Modules include: Contemporary Advocacy in the Early Years, Learning and ideas are informed, Theatre for Children and Young a Masters/PhD by research understood and shared through People, Contemporary Irish at IT Sligo or progress to seminars, workshops, lectures, Writing, Cognitive Psychology, the Masters in Education theatre trips, conferences and Research Methods for English (MEd), Psychology Masters group/individual work. and Drama/Applied Theatre or conversion programme at Studies, Research Methods other third level Institutions. Programme Overview: for Psychology, Psychological Employment opportunities exist Year One: Students will have an Connections with Well-Being, in communications and media, introduction into both subjects. English and Drama Research community development, arts Modules include English Seminar. Students will have a management, research and also Literature, Prose and Poetry, choice of elective modules. in the business and technology Drama Studies, Foundations sectors. of Psychology, Introduction to Cultural Performance and Student Story: Representation. Students can Watch Harry Stevenson choose from a number of elective explain why he loves studying modules. English and Psychology at www.itsligo.ie/Harry

Complete an honours degree in three years

86 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO Code: SG243 CAO Points: 301 Social Care Practice Duration: 4 Years Number of Places: 70 Work Placement: Yes What is Social Care Practice? Social Care workers plan and provide care for vulnerable groups in society – people of all ages who are marginalised, disadvantaged or those with special needs. Programme Description: Social Care Practice is always developing and is a professionally regulated field, along with other care professions. In this 4-year course, students can expect to go beyond the realm of social care and www.itsligo.ie/SG243 learn how society, social policy, communication, law and psychology all play a part in social care.

Students will be encouraged Year Three: Professional Students are required to take to take control of their own Practice, Child and Adolescent part in this activity as part of the learning and apply critical Mental Health, European Social programme. thinking into their specific area Policy Analysis, Sociology, Social of interest. Students are asked to Science Research Methods and Graduate Destinations: complete two 13-week periods Social Science Law are studied. Past graduates of this professional social care practice Students also take up a practice programme now work as placements, allowing them to placement in this year. social care professionals in the apply their new skills in the field public, private and voluntary Year Four: Professional Studies, and emerge as confident, self- sectors, with service users Management and Leadership for aware and professional social that include children, youth, the Social Care Sector, Social care practitioners. the community and the elderly. Care Practice, Ethics Practice and Graduates may also progress to Policy, Welfare and Protection in Programme Overview: Masters programmes in Social Social Care, Practice, Policy and Year One: Modules include: Care and Social Justice, Social Evidence. Students choose from Sociology, Creative Practice, Work, Social Research Practice, a range of elective modules. Professional Studies, Research- Equality, Counselling and other based Study Skills, Introduction Special Features: areas. to Lifespan Development, Role play is an active learning Interdisciplinary Care, Social Student Story: strategy within the IT Sligo Social Policy and communicative Watch Louise McCabe Gorman Care Practice Programme and Practice. talk about her experience is used in teaching, learning studying Social Care Practice Year Two: Creative practice, and assessment opportunities. at www.itsligo.ie/Louise Psychology, Social Care and Social Policy, Social Care Practice, Principles of Law, Practice Placement are studied in second year. This allows the student to look at year one’s modules more in-depth.

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences 87 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO Code: SG248 Sociology and Politics CAO Points: 321 Duration: 3 Years Number of Places: 25 Work placement: Yes Erasmus+: Yes What is Sociology and Politics? Sociology is the study of how humans act in groups or more specifically how we interact as a society. Sociologists will study the behaviour of a number of people in a particular country or region who share similar customs, laws and religious beliefs. Politics looks more at the decision-making process that groups or organisations make. These don’t necessarily have to be governmental – politics can be found in most interactions from schools to businesses and religious institutions. www.itsligo.ie/SG248

Programme Description: Programme Overview: Graduate Destinations: Taking a unique combination Year One: Modules in sociology, Graduates can either of Sociology and Politics, this politics and research and writing undertake further study or gain programme gives the students skills are introduced. Students employment/further experience an insight into how social also get to choose from a range in the area of their choosing. and political forces affect our of elective modules. Often graduates progress to everyday lives and what we can the taught MA in Social Care Year Two: Students study do to change it. By equipping and Social Justice or a research specific areas of both politics and students with an in-depth Masters/PhD in IT Sligo. Other sociology such as Contemporary knowledge of society and politics Master programmes such as the Sociology, Gender, Sexuality on a national and global scale, we Masters in Education, Masters in and Race, European Politics, encourage them to look beyond Social Justice, Masters in Politics Political Theory, Political and face value assumptions and start or Masters in Equality Studies are Civic Engagement and Active questioning what is perceived as available from other institutions. Citizenship. Students will also common place in our world. take on work placement in this Career wise, there is a wide By examining policy-making, year. variety of careers to choose government and community from including a representative Year Three: The final year development, gender relations, for vulnerable people in society, sees students hone in on their religion and migration, students public sector jobs (teaching, specialised areas of interest, gain adaptable skills in critical administration, etc) social completing a research project on thinking, writing and researching, policy, teaching, community a political or sociological topic of allowing them to explore a rich development and international their choice. and diverse range of employment and national governmental work. opportunities. Special Features: Student Story: One module in the final year will Seamus Bannan completed be delivered online, allowing the his work placement in second student more flexibility in their year in the European Parliament study. by accompanying MEP Marion Harkin. Watch Seamus describe all he loves about Sociology and Politics at www.itsligo.ie/Seamus

88 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 ““The subjects complement each other in ways I hadn’t expected. The psychology helps you analyse the literature, the English provides you with a solid writing ethic”

Harry BA English and Psychology

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences 89 ““The mix of theoretical and practical learning is ideal. In my BEng Civil Engineering at IT Sligo, I learned everything from geotechnics, structures to environmental engineering, as well as project management, communication and team working. In my career now I work in a multidisciplinary team and Cathal Colreavy completed a having the knowledge of all areas Bachelor of Engineering in Civil of civil engineering, including those Engineering at IT Sligo in 2008 and worked as a student Engineer with outside my expertise, is essential.” Sligo County Council and Jennings O’ Donovan before moving to Australia in 2012. He completed a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Western Australia in 2015 and has since worked as a Geotechnical Engineer with Arup and currently with the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute in Perth.

““I learned and developed a variety of skills throughout my course that gave me the expertise to function within industry. Problem solving, technical skills, the ability to work under pressure, perseverance and determination are all key skills I learned that are required within any engineering discipline. Karen Byrne completed the ” Level 7 in Electronic Engineering IT Sligo is a fantastic supportive college and I in 2016 and now works as ““would highly recommend it to anyone, not just a Manufacturing Process for the knowledge and technical skills that they Engineer in Abbott Diabetes will gain but also for the experience. Care (ADC) in Donegal Town. ” Faculty of Engineering and Design

Yeats Academy of Arts, Design and Architecture 92 Department of Computing and Electronic Engineering 106 Department of Civil Engineering and Construction 116 Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering 127 Department of Mechatronic Engineering 130

““The Faculty of Engineering and Design, produces highly skilled graduates that are at the forefront of innovation in their respective fields. IT Sligo graduates are known by employers for being Innovative, entrepreneurial and highly skilled.”

Úna Parsons, Head of Faculty of Engineering and Design

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 91 .Yeats Academy. .of Arts, Design. .and Architecture.

Head of Department: Emmet O’ Doherty

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SG347 BArch (Hons) in Architecture L8 94

SG245 BA (Hons) in Creative Design L8 95

SG232 BA in Creative Design L7 95

SG244 BA (Hons) in Fine Art L8 96

SG231 BA in Fine Art L7 96

SG331 BA in Interior Architecture and L7 99 Design

SG241 BA (Hons) in Performing Arts L8 100

SG236 BA in Performing Arts (Acting) L7 102

SG235 BA in Performing Arts (Theatre L7 103 Design)

SG249 BA (Hons) in Writing and L8 104 Literature

92 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Add-On Courses Yeats Academy of Arts, Design and Architecture

BA (Hons) in Creative Design (Level 8) BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture and Design Award/Level: Level 8 Duration: 1 Year Award/Level: Level 8 Minimum Entry Requirements: Duration: 1 Year full time or Students wishing to apply for this add on degree 2 years on a part time basis must have completed a Level 7 degree in a cognate Minimum Entry Requirements: area. Students wishing to apply for this add on degree must hold a grade of 50% or higher at Ordinary Degree Level in a relevant discipline e.g. Interior BA (Hons) in Fine Art Design or Interior Architecture. Alternatively, prior Award/Level: Level 8 learning and experience must be demonstrated Duration: 1 Year through a criteria-matched digital portfolio of work Minimum Entry Requirements: and/or interview with portfolio. In order to apply for this add on degree, students must already hold a Level 7 degree in a cognate area. Please visit www.itsligo.ie for more information about Add-on courses

All Add-on courses are one year in Duration

Faculty of Engineering and Design 93 Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO Code: SG347 Architecture CAO Points: 344 Duration: 5 Years Number of Places: 32 Erasmus+: Yes Professional Accreditation: What is Architecture? Architecture is the art of planning, Yes designing and creating buildings and structures. The ethos of architecture at IT Sligo is a belief in the potential of architecture to transform places. We aim for a strong student-centred and student-led culture and our ambition is to impress upon the students their role in contributing to society as a new generation of architects for this area and www.itsligo.ie/SG347 beyond.

Programme Description: Year Two: Studio focusses Special Features: reusing, adapting and evolving Our programme is the first →→ High contact time with tutors. proposals and clearly articulate programme of architecture in the materiality, craft, ambience and →→ Students work in dedicated ‘Creative West’ of Ireland. Situated innovation. Modules include design studio spaces on the Atlantic edge of Europe, Context and Theory. Architecture at IT Sligo aims to →→ An accessible, experiential, encourage students to develop an Year Three: Examines a wider self−directed and supported understanding of and sensitivity range of building types and learning experience to historical, contextual and spaces with more complex →→ Architecture studio makes up cultural influences on the practice social, cultural and technological over 50% of the programme of design in a local, national, contexts and their impact on the for each of the five years. and global context. Students wider community. Architectural develop their own creative ideas form is examined in urban, →→ Multi-disciplinary projects and discover the multi-faceted suburban, rural and coastal with students from fine art, processes of architecture in contexts. Modules include creative design, structural a stimulating and dynamic Interdisciplinary Practice and engineering, quantity community alongside passionate Professional Studies. surveying and construction academics, practicing architects project management Year Four: Develops the and design professionals. skills required to participate →→ Annual field trips to European Programme Overview: confidently within a design team design capitals and develop research skills to Year One: Studio projects →→ Participation in student enrich their design choices for examine ‘the personal exhibitions and design complex buildings. Modules experience’, ‘dwelling’ competitions include Design Studio and Thesis and ‘place-making’. The Development. fundamentals of critical Professional Accreditation: thinking, the design process and Year Five: Provides the associated design strategies opportunity for students to Royal Institute of the Architects and tools are introduced explore a particular chosen of Ireland (RIAI) alongside communication aspect of architecture in depth and representational skills. drawing from the vision. Modules Modules include Architecture include BIM and Dissertation. Design Studio, Construction and Architectural Technology and Environment.

94 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Honours Degree (Level 8) Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Bachelor of Arts CAO Code: Level 8: SG245 Creative Design Level 7: SG232 CAO Points: Level 8: 252 Level 7: 206 What is Creative Design? Every product we use has been Duration: 3/4 Years creatively designed by someone from clothes to cars and Number of Places: 32 computers, the possibilities are endless. Creative design Work Placement: Yes refers to problem-solving by using creative methods, Erasmus+: Yes usually applied by designers. Programme Description: Creative design cultivates the technical and critical skills you need to design products L8: www.itsligo.ie/SG245 and services that will enhance human abilities and L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG232 relationships.

This course will appeal to Year Three: Year three gives Level 7 graduates can progress candidates who are problem- students the opportunity to to the Level 8 in Creative Design. solvers looking for an opportunity continue advancing your design Level 8 graduates will be eligible to shape the world in which they skills by entering national and to undertake further studies at live. Students are provided with international design competitions Masters and PhD level. an in-depth education in creative and to travel abroad on an design and, from day one, given international student exchange Graduate Story: real opportunities to work with programme. Jostein Robstad went on to companies and other outside design the AV1 robot with a Year Four (Level 8): In the final bodies to develop essential, company called NoIsolation. year you will use all the skills innovative and technical skills. The AV1 robot is a humanised you have gained in the previous During your time on the Creative machine that gives sick children three years to produce your final Design Course, you will have a a presence in the classroom. He project, which will be exhibited to number of opportunities to travel went on to work on many other the public in the IT Sligo’s annual to European capital cities to visit exciting projects. Read his full Design Showcase. museums and design exhibitions. story at www.itsligo.ie/Joestein Special Features: Programme Overview: Graduates have the option of Year One: Modules include work placement in year three. Creative Design, Visual and Level 8 students have the Material Culture, CAD for Design, opportunity to take part in an Digital Media for Design, Visual international student exchange Literacy and Professional programme. Practice. Year Two: Modules include Graduate Destinations: Creative Design, Visual and Graduates work in design Material Culture, CAD for Design, consultancy, industrial design, Digital Media for Design and exhibition design, retail design, Professional Practice (Marketing furniture design, the multimedia and Law). sector, services design, design education and design management.

Faculty of Engineering and Design 95 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) Bachelor of Arts Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO Code: Fine Art Level 8: SG244 Level 7: SG231 CAO Points: Level 8: 356 What is Fine Art? Fine Art is art which is created primarily Level 7: 350 for aesthetical value. Studying fine art encourages Duration: 3/4 Years students to develop individual ways of thinking and of Number of Places: 32 expressing themselves in visual and theoretical terms. All applicants are interviewed Programme Description: This course is designed to Erasmus+: Yes offer students a wide experience of materials, media, processes and ideas within a supportive and stimulating environment. The course fosters an awareness of, and L8: www.itsligo.ie/SG244 responsiveness to, the world around and within students. L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG231

Students are be equipped with the Year Three: Students increase Further Study practical skills, knowledge and their use of individual studio space, Opportunities: intellectual resources necessary learn about the history and theory Graduates of the Level 7 Ordinary for a rewarding career in the arts. of art as well as completing the Degree can progress to the final Contemporary and historical art *work in context module. This year of the BA (Hons) in Fine Art. practices are examined through a module, though not a placement, Graduates of the Level 8 Honours series of lectures, seminars and offers real-world experience Degree may progress to an MA in written assignments. within the arts sector and students Fine Art or a cognate discipline. often complete this module As students progress through through Studio residency and the course, there is an increasing Applications: curation projects. emphasis on individual research All applicants will be called for and outcomes. External Year Four (Level 8): Studio interview and a score is given to engagements include a regular practice is emphasised. Students both the interview (out of 100) visiting artist lecture series and also conduct self-directed and to your academic results for national and international study research in History Theory as well applicants under 23 years old. trips. Students also have the as practice based Critical Writing. For interview applicants must opportunity to make collaborative Special Features: bring a minimum of ten pieces of projects with local and national finished work, along with studies Each student has individual work art Institutions. and notebooks that demonstrate space and access to specialised the development of their ideas. Programme Overview: printmaking, ceramics, Year One: Modules include Visual photography and digital media Literacy, Painting, Printmaking, workshops. All lecturers are Visual and Material Culture, practising artists. Digital Lens-based media and Ceramics and Raku Glazing. Career Opportunities: Graduates work as painters, Year Two: Students develop their printmakers, ceramicists, skills in many of the modules filmmakers, photographers introduced in year 1 such as and gallery owners. They also Painting and Printmaking as pursue careers in teaching, well as undertaking modules in arts administration, arts Drawing, Press molding and slip management, art therapy and casting and Sculpture studies. exhibition curation.

96 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 ““It’s challenging, in a good way. I like how open it is to pursue what you want to do creatively”

Hannah BA Fine Art – Year 4

Faculty of Engineering and Design 97 ““The course is more artistic than others. I get to do what I want, it’s free. We’re all designing but it’s your preference - freedom of expression!”

Rachel BA Interior Architecture & Design – Year 1

98 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Arts Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO Code: SG331 CAO Points: 206 Interior Architecture Duration: 3 Years Number of Places: 20 and Design Work Placement: Yes Professional Recognition: What is Interior Architecture and Design? Interior Yes Architecture and Design is a profession that explores new ways to create inspiring interior environments, touching upon other disciplines including furniture design, lighting and exhibition design. Programme Description: This course places the creative response to culture, community and location at the heart of every project. www.itsligo.ie/SG331

Interactions with live clients, by modules in Design year or part time over 2 years. sites and diverse design projects Fundamentals; Professionalism Alternatively, level 7 graduates provide students with real- and Communication; Design can apply for advanced world design challenges, with Realisation (Materials and progression into national and a focus on developing versatile, Technology), Cultural Studies and international L8 programs in industry- ready skills. Students Digital Design Representation Interior Architecture, Interior are motivated to be innovative and (including CAD, Sketchup, Design and Spatial Design. progressive trendsetters, inspired Photoshop and REVIT). by up-to-date knowledge of the Professional Recognition: design world. Special Features: IT Sligo’s Interior Architecture Design studio is the core Annual field trips to design cities programmes are the first in element of the programme in (including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Ireland to be recognised by each year. Our dynamic studio Berlin, London, Milan, Rome, the ECIA (European Council of explores diverse design projects, Stockholm and Venice) provide Interior Architects). first-hand experience of cutting- including residential, hospitality, Student story: cultural, exhibition, community, edge contemporary design. ““I choose this course because conservation, restoration, Career Opportunities: furniture and lighting design, as compared to other similar well as collaborative projects Graduates work as Interior courses this was expressed with students from arts and Architects, Interior Designers more as an artistic choice. construction-based professions. in Interior and architectural It’s for artists and practical Students enjoy one-on-one practices, or as specialist thinkers. It’s a great course contact time with tutors in designers in retail, branding, to learn new media from dedicated studio spaces. hospitality design, contract physical art (clay/ paint) to the interiors, and point of purchase digital world on computers Programme Overview: design. There are also (Photoshop/CAD). I love how Year One: Visual Literacy, Visual opportunities in exhibition free you are with your work. and Material Culture, Construction design, TV and film, lighting, You get a brief and you’re and Architectural Technology, visualisation, and 3D modelling. allowed to express that in any way you’d like.” Studio Skills, Design Studio, Further Study Architectural Context and Theory. Opportunities: Rachel Walsh, Year Two: Students build upon Students can progress onto the currently studying on the modules introduced in year one BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture BA in Interior Architecture Year Three: Emphasis is placed and Design at IT Sligo. This and Design. on studio time, supported can be studied fulltime for 1

Faculty of Engineering and Design 99 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO Code: SG241 Performing Arts CAO Points: 288 Duration: 4 Years Number of Places: 32 Work Placement: Yes

Programme Description: This programme is unique in Ireland, offering tuition to Level 8 in the linked fields of acting/performance and theatre design. The design strand is linked to the Abbey Theatre, giving students access to rehearsals, technical departments, work placements and backstage. Locally, the course benefits from its relationship with the Blue Raincoat Theatre Company, The Model Arts Centre and the Hawk’s Well Theatre. www.itsligo.ie/SG241

Programme overview: Year Four: The focus is Student story: on professional practice. Year One: Modules include The best thing about this Students interact with leading ““ Acting, Theatre Design, Voice and course is you learn so much practitioners from the industry Movement, Culture, Performance both academically and who discuss their work and offer and Representation, Digital personally. The modules in specialist advice. The graduation Media, Performance Analysis first year are very varied, no projects are in collaboration and Directing, giving students two days are the same. It is with a professional director, are an overview of all areas of the a different style of learning, presented in the Abbey Theatre performing arts. something you cannot learn (design), and at professional from any textbook. The Year Two: Students choose spaces in Dublin, Sligo and course is challenging but very either Acting or Theatre Belfast. rewarding. The lecturers are a Design and specialise for the huge support and the number remaining three years. Modules Special Features: of students on the course is common to both strands Students can take the option to do small so everyone knows each include Culture, Performance a 4 to 6 month work placement other and helps each other and Representation, Technical in year three. This allows them to along. Performing arts is a Theatre, Production Arts and create industry contacts and gain course where your confidence Directing. first-hand experience in their will increase without you area of expertise. Year Three: Students continue realising it while learning studying either Acting/Theatre Graduate Destinations: skills that are transferrable Design and Directing, examining for many work places. Graduates work as actors, ” performance in cultural, designers, teachers, facilitators, historical and representational Stacey Flaherty, and in many related fields for contexts. Students also complete currently studying on the theatre, film and TV, in the a project, which may take the BA (Hons) in Performing Arts performing arts and creative form of creative writing, a fully industries. produced film or theatre project, or a work placement. Graduates can progress to a Professional Diploma in Education – PDE, an MA in Arts or Education, an MPhil in Theatre and Performance, or a PhD.

100 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Faculty of Engineering and Design 101 Bachelor of Arts Award: Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO Code: SG236 Performing Arts CAO Points: 224 Duration: 3 Years (Acting) Number of Places: 24

Programme Description: This course is designed to provide graduates with the skills to work as actors in theatre, film and television. Coursework includes skills classes, workshops, masterclasses from industry professionals, and performances in the Institute’s Black Box theatre. Students are introduced to the main acting genres, learning vocal and movement skills and characterisation. Cultural and Performance Studies will connect students with cultural and historical backgrounds. www.itsligo.ie/SG236

Programme Overview: Year Three: The focus shifts to considering the relationship Year One: Students are between the actor and the introduced to the collaborative audience. Students engage disciplines essential to making in a variety of performance theatre and performance, contexts outside of the Institute including acting, theatre design, in cultural/performance directing and performance/ studies. Students explore cultural studies. postmodernism, gender theory, Year Two: Students focus on a post-dramatic performance and variety of acting skills taught post-colonialism. through Chekhov technique and assessed through performance. They will be exposed to a range Graduate of dramatic genres, acting Destinations: styles and plays, from the IT Sligo graduates pursue classics through to modern and careers in acting, directing, contemporary works. Cultural/ facilitation, production and performance studies introduce education. Our graduates have students to a variety of visual, also become playwrights and literary and critical faculties. have founded theatre companies. Plays, film, productions and live Others chose to progress to a BA performance are considered (Hons) in Performing Arts at IT from practical and academic Sligo, with further study leading contexts. to an MA or PhD in the discipline.

102 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Arts Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO Code: SG235 CAO Points: 271 Performing Arts Duration: 3 Years Number of Places: 15 (Theatre Design)

What is Theatre Design? Theatre design is also known as stage, set or production design. It involves the creation of theatrical, film or television scenery. Theatre designers produce scaled models of their design and collaborate with all members of a production design team (from lighting to costume to props) to create sets and scenery that support the overall artistic goals of the production.

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Programme Description: Year Two: Students engage in set, Design Residency at the Abbey costume and lighting design as a Theatre. This course prepares graduates foundation for all industry design for work in the expanding practices for stage, screen and Graduate destinations: stage and screen industries. TV. Cultural/performance studies Graduates pursue careers in Students develop skills in spatial introduce students to a variety design, direction and production awareness, visual research, of visual, literary and critical in theatre, film, TV and radio. text and character analysis, faculties from a range of cultural They also work in education. model-making, costume and historical backgrounds. Other choose to progress onto design, technical drawing and Plays, film, productions and live a BA (Hons) in Performing Arts performance design. Coursework performance are considered at IT Sligo, with further study takes full advantage of the from practical and academic leading to an MA or PhD in the Institute’s close ties with Sligo’s contexts. discipline. arts community, incl. the Blue Raincoat Theatre Company, Year Three: Students focus on Graduate Story: Model Arts Centre and the a complete design realisation My qualification has given Hawk’s Well Theatre. Our unique in 3D scale, with costume ““ me the opportunity to build partnership with the Abbey designs and technical drawings great connections with many Theatre introduces core skills in (CAD) in collaboration with other people working in the all forms of stagecraft, including industry professionals. Students Arts. I gained priceless skills directing, lighting design and critically engage in theoretical which I have used to build and digital projection. and practical learning across maintain my theatre company. a range of areas including ” Programme Overview: postmodernism, gender theory, Treasa Nealon Year One: Students are post-dramatic performance and Theatre Maker/Actor, introduced to the collaborative post-colonialism. BA (Hons) Performing Arts, disciplines essential to making 2014, Rabbit’s Riot Theatre theatre and performance e.g. Special Features: Company acting, theatre design, directing Students on this programme and performance/cultural can apply for a six month Yeats studies.

Faculty of Engineering and Design 103 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO Code: SG249 Writing and Literature CAO Points: 272 Duration: 3 Years Professional Accreditation: Yes

Programme Description: This programme focuses on developing writing skills and giving students an insight into literary and dramatic texts in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, flash fiction, cultural journalism and other forms of writing. Coursework is anchored by a detailed study, not only in English literature but also drama and film. The programme is delivered through interactive workshops, seminars and field trips. Visiting lecturers

will include novelists, poets, screenwriters, playwrights, www.itsligo.ie/SG249 bloggers, journalists, editors, agents and publishers.

Students will develop a portfolio Year Two: Explores film, video Graduate Destinations: of writing and will work on production and screenwriting, Graduates work as writers a diverse range of creative and explore the major literary or may pursue careers in projects, including film and and cultural movements of the publishing, public relations, arts performance collaborating 20th century and their impact management, communication, with other students from the on the development of narrative film and television, the theatre, creative programmes. We aim forms. marketing, cultural tourism and to expose students to different Year Three: In the final year, event promotion, journalism, forms of literature and create students focus on professional speech- writing and education. the space for freedom of practice and building a portfolio expression, allowing the student Graduates will be eligible of work. They also look at the to graduation with a diverse, to progress to a number of contemporary Irish literary and extensive portfolio and a clear postgraduate degrees in Ireland publishing scene through the writing and literary voice. and abroad, including MAs in module’s contemporary Irish Creative Writing, Journalism, theatre, writing and publishing. Programme Overview: English Literature, Drama and Year One: Students are given a Theatre Studies, and Publishing. foundation in literature, drama and writing practice, including Professional digital media. Some modules Accreditation: are shared with the BA in This programme is also aligned Performing Arts and students to Teaching Council requirements will attend theatre and other for English at second level. live performances. The writing Graduates can progress to a and practice modules focus on Masters in Education to teach writing basics and short form English at secondary level. writing.

104 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Faculty of Engineering and Design 105 .Department. of..Computing. .and Electronic. .Engineering.

Head of Department: Diane O’ Brien

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SG250 BA (Hons) in Application Design L8 108 and User Experience (UX)

SG253 BSc (Hons) in Computer L8 109 Networks and Cloud Infrastructure

SG137 BSc in Computer Networks and L7 109 Cloud Infrastructure

SG246 BSc (Hons) in Computing L8 110

SG138 BSc in Computing (General Entry) L7 110

SG102 BSc in Computing (General Entry) L6 110

SG251 BSc (Hons) in Computing L8 111 (Smart Technologies)

SG337 BEng in Electronic and Computer L7 112 Engineering

SG131 BSc in Games Development L7 114

SG252 BSc (Hons) in Software L8 115 Development

SG136 BSc in Software Development L7 115

106 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Add-On Courses in the Department of Computing and Electronic Engineering

BEng (Hons) in Electronic and BSc (Hons) in Systems and Networking Computer Engineering Award/Level: Level 8 Award/Level: Level 8 Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Minimum Entry Requirements: Minimum Entry Requirements: This course is offered to students who have Students must obtain a grade of 50% or higher at completed a BSc in a Computing related discipline. Ordinary Degree Level in Electronic Engineering The core subjects are closely aligned with or a related discipline. Applicants with other Microsoft and CISCO technologies and certification, qualifications and/or relevant industrial experience enabling the student to learn with the latest tools/ will also be considered. technologies and achieve industry-recognised certifications. BSc (Hons) in Software Development Award/Level: Level 8 Please visit www.itsligo.ie Duration: 1 Year Minimum Entry Requirements: for more information about Students who have successfully completed the Add-on courses Ordinary Degree (Level 7) in Software Development are invited to progress to this fourth year of study All Add-on courses are one year in Duration on the BSc (Hons) In Software Development. Applicants with other qualifications and/or relevant industrial experience will also be considered.

Faculty of Engineering and Design 107 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO Code: SG250 Application Design and CAO Points: 317 Duration: 4 Years User Experience (UX) Number of Places: 20 Work Placement: Yes

What is Application Design and UX? The process of designing digital products that are useful, easy to use, and delightful to interact with. Programme Description: Have you ever wondered how successful digital products such as Facebook or YouTube were built and questioned why people love them so much? If so, then this degree is for you, providing you with the know-how to design delightful apps, websites and services by focussing on user experience (UX). www.itsligo.ie/SG250

Through industry-led projects Year Three: You will apply your Graduate Destinations: and work placement, you will skills on an industry-led UX/ UX Design is the fastest growing graduate with a skillset and UI Project. Your project and design sector globally. Your portfolio of work, which is in high learning outcomes will be portfolio will afford you the demand by the global IT sector. supported by complementary possibility of entering a career modules in User Accessibility, in UX/UI/App/Web/Service or Programme Overview: Software Project Management, Software Research & Design. Year One: You will become Content Management and App familiar with the Design Development, culminating in your Students who fulfil Level 8 Thinking process (educating creation of an industry relevant educational requirements you to discover user problems) portfolio and CV to secure work may pursue a postgraduate and Personal Development experience. qualification, through research, (empowering you to define design at Level 9 (MA) or Level 10 Year Four: You will enhance your intent). You will be introduced (PhD) in UX Design or a cognate UX acumen and seniority through to modules such as Web Design discipline at IT Sligo. modules such as Augmented UX/ Fundamentals, the Internet of UI Design, Cognitive Psychology, Things, Programming, Operating Content Strategy and Strategic Systems/Networks and Maths UX, complemented by the study (enabling you to make feasible of Big Data Analysis, Open design decisions). Stack Development and Cloud Year Two: You will establish Computing Architecture. You your UX/UI (User Interface) will present a portfolio of work Research, Design & Development at an end of year exhibition at credentials (resolving user IT Sligo open to employers for problems and goals though recruitment purposes. research/design methods, prototyping and testing), bolstered by complementary modules such as Web Design & Development, Maker Labs, Cloud Computing, Database Technology and Client Side Scripting (empowering you to build great products).

108 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Honours Degree (Level 8) Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Bachelor of Arts CAO Code: Level 8: SG253 Computer Networks and Level 7: SG137 CAO Points: Cloud Infrastructure Level 8: 272 Level 7: 205 Duration: 3/4 Years What is Computer Networks and Cloud Infrastructure? Number of Places: 30 This computing course focuses on the infrastructure that Professional Accreditation: powers the movement of data about the internet. Almost Yes every business relies on its Information and Communication Work Placement: Yes Technologies (ICT) network. Ireland hosts much of the world- Erasmus opportunity: Yes leading network, telecoms, cloud and data centre companies L8: www.itsligo.ie/SG253 as well as the emerging Internet of Things space - these L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG137 together represent the backbone infrastructure upon which networking services are deployed and maintained.

Programme Description: Year One: Students study a Professional common first year across all The student gets the skills, Accreditation: computing courses, allowing knowledge, and competencies This course is mapped them to establish where their required to begin a career onto professional industry strengths lie. in Information Technology/ qualifications in the areas Computer Networking. The Year Two: Students are of CompTIA A+, CCNA, CCNA programme enables the learner introduced to Networks and Security, CCNP Routing and to work with computer networks Database Technology and Switching. and cloud infrastructure in Mangaement. Modules include order to design, analyse, Linux, Signals and Systems and Graduate Destinations: survey, configure, install, Server Network Infrastructure. Careers include Systems monitor, secure, evaluate, and administrator, IT Infrastructure Year Three: The students troubleshoot network, server engineer, Network and Cyber complete a six-month work and telecommunications security specialist, wireless and placement in an IT industry. configurations. This programme voice specialist and systems This placement, coupled with is mapped onto professional design engineer. a full year group project gives industry qualifications, and the students valuable practical helps to prepare candidates for Further Study experience. In the project the immediate employment. Opportunities: students work in teams to build Graduates of the Level 7 degree Programme Overview: a real-world IT infrastructure may progress to the BSc (Hons) consisting of existing and The programme covers skills in Computer Networks and Cloud emerging technologies. in the design, configuration Infrastructure. Graduates of the and deployment of networking Year Four: The emphasis is on Level 8 degree can progress to infrastructures. As well as the work placement. Our network the MSc in Computing. skills in software configuration of employers welcome this of networking devices and course and a successful work deploying such devices to the placement has often led to a full cloud. Server management, time job for many of our students. database design, voice and data application, quality of service and Special Features: network security form the core Over 70% of our computing elements of this programme. students go on to gain full time employment following their work placements.

Faculty of Engineering and Design 109 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) Bachelor of Science Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Higher Certificate of Science Higher Certificate (Level 6) CAO Code: Computing Level 8: SG246 Level 7: SG138 Level 6: SG102 What is Computing? Computers manage, process and CAO Points: communicate information for various purposes. Level 8: 258 Level 7: 236 Programme Description: Smart phones, on-line Level 6: 105 purchases, information systems all are components of Duration: 2/3/4 Years modern life. Even building a car takes as much knowledge Number of Places: 25 about how computing software and hardware work, as Work Placement: Yes it does about mechanics. A degree in computing offers Professional Accreditation: countless employment opportunities both in Ireland and Yes abroad. Recent government reports have highlighted a L8: www.itsligo.ie/SG246 skills shortage in computing. L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG138 L6: www.itsligo.ie/SG102

This degree in computing allows certification from Amazon Web database developers and students to complete a wide Services. database administrators, variety of computing modules in commanding high salaries. Year Three: A mixture of year 1 and gives them a choice of mandatory and elective modules modules in years two, three and Graduate Story: as well as a team project. Third four. There are some mandatory Studying computer science year also includes a 12-week ““ modules and students can also is a great way to learn how to work placement module where choose between a number of solve problems in a logical and students get a chance to gain electives in Software, Cloud innovative way and after doing hands-on experience and Computing, and Cyber Security. placement in the industry prepare for the world of work. This will suit students who are I’ve realized that IT Sligo has interested in computing but want Year Four: Modules in year four taught me all the skills that flexibility. include Machine Learning and will help me throughout my Artificial Intelligence as well as career. It’s amazing to see how Programme Overview: advanced networking and cloud much you can do with a single Year One: Students take modules computing. Students undertake line of code. My final year in Programming, Mathematics, an individual project which project was a smart mirror Computer Systems and requires them to work with state- that will show you more than Networking, Web and App Design, of-the-art technology. just your reflection.” User Experience, Personal Development and Internet Special Features: Rubab Ramzan, of Things. This gives them a Students who sign up to the B.A in Computing broad overview of computing Honours Degree have the option and equips them to select their to exit at the end of Year 2 with a Professional electives in future years. Higher Certificate Level 6 award Accreditation: or at the end of Year 3 with a Year Two: Modules in Bachelor of Science Level 7 award. Amazon Web Services Programming, Mathematics, Cloud Computing and Database Graduate Destinations: Management. Students choose Graduates can work two electives each semester, internationally as software from Networking or Software developers, software quality Development. The cloud assurance personnel, systems computing module includes engineers, telecoms engineers,

110 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO Code: SG251 CAO Points: 290 Computing Duration: 4 Years Number of Places: 25 (Smart Technologies) Work Placement: Yes

What are Smart Technologies? Smart Technologies can be broken down into three components – Smart Devices e.g. clock radio; Smart Connected devices e.g. smart security camera; Internet of Things devices e.g. Amazon’s Alexa. Programme Description: Smart Technologies are shaping our future. Smartphones were only the start, smart cars will self-navigate, smart cities will map out our bus routes and decide where our refuse collection needs to go. Computers have moved out of the office, into your pocket, your car, your home – and they www.itsligo.ie/SG251 don’t look like computers.

This is a mainstream computing Programme Overview: Engineering, User Experience, programme that brings software Machine Learning, AWS Academy Year One: Modules include and hardware together with Cloud Computing Architecture, Introduction to Programming, the cloud. Students will build Operational Technology, IoT Internet of Things (IoT), prototypes that address real- Creating Value and Project 400. Design Thinking, Computer world problems. Systems, Operating Systems Special Features: We have a common first year to and Networks, Web Design Students can also exit at the end allow the students to “sample and Fundamentals, Personal of Year 2 with a Higher Certificate see” what stream of computing Development and Mathematics. Level 6 award or at the end of is best for them. Through the Year Two: Modules include Year 3 with a Bachelor of Science programme students will be Linux, Client-Side Scripting, Level 7 award. working with the latest tools. Introduction to Databases, Maker We have invested heavily in a Lab, Signals and Systems, Data Graduate Destinations: “FabLab” which has been kitted Preparation and visualisation, The career options can be that out with a laser cutter, 3D printer Cloud Computing, IoT System of a general computing graduate and CNC machine not to mention Architecture, Web Programming as students acquire all the core Raspberry Pi, Arduino kit and and Mathematics. skills of programming and sensors so our students can ‘play’ networking. However, with the with building your own solutions. Year Three: Modules include special focus of the programme This will be done from year one Internet of Things Applications, graduates will attract the but substantially throughout year Software Project Management, attention of companies like Intel two and beyond. In Year three, IoT architecture and Protocols, and Microsoft who are looking to students have the space and Web Programming, Professional future markets for their existing support to work in a team year- Development, Introduction to products. For example, Intel long project towards a solution Data Analytics, Securing the IoT, make the chips that process the that will wow employers. Our Open Stack Development, Project data from sensors and Microsoft network of employers welcome 300 and Work Placement. provide the cloud storage and this programme and a successful Year Four: Modules include processing for that same data. work placement in year three is Artificial Intelligence, Strategic often the door to a full-time job. Students as with any Level 8 in Technology Management, computing may progress to a Big Data Analytics, Software M.Sc. in Computing. Defined Networks, Startup

Faculty of Engineering and Design 111 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Award: Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO Code: SG337 Electronic and CAO Points: 261 Duration: 3 Years Computer Engineering Number of Places: 16 Erasmus+: Yes Professional Accreditation: What is Electronic and Computer Engineering? Electronic Yes Engineering is an exciting field of engineering with unlimited potential which can be applied to many sectors in order to help shape the future in progressive ways such as connected vehicles, medical devices and smart technologies. A degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering provides the foundations required to help design the future of automotive, medical, information, entertainment, music, communication and renewable www.itsligo.ie/SG337 energy technology.

Programme Description: Year Two: In second year, Graduate Destinations: students study both hardware Electronic and Computer Careers include: Automation, and software aspects of Engineering at IT Sligo focuses Design, Test, Maintenance, microprocessor-based on Embedded Systems design Research, Feasibility studies on embedded systems. Examples and development. An "Embedded new technologies, Further study of such systems include smart System" is a combination of to level 8. phones, game consoles and electronic or electromechanical Internet of Things applications. hardware and software designed Professional A sensor-based microprocessor- to perform a specific function. Accreditation: controlled project is built, Embedded systems form the programmed and tested. basis of modern consumer electronics such as mobile Year Three: In third year, phones, automotive electronics, students study Digital musical equipment and aircraft Signal Processing, Data guidance systems. As well Communications and Mobile as electronic fundamentals, Applications Programming. computer programming for They are exposed to more microcontrollers and mobile design-based thinking and applications form an integral complete a capstone project, part of Electronic and Computer which showcases their entire Engineering at IT Sligo. skill set. Programme Overview: Special Features: Year One: In first year, Many of the Electronics modules students are introduced to the are recorded allowing students fundamentals of Electronic to play back the lectures at their Engineering. They explore the own pace and allowing flexibility world of Analogue and Digital for learners with external Electronics, Internet of Things commitments. Technology and Computer The Electronic Engineering Programming. Problem solving programme is the recommended skills are applied to a series of direct route to the Masters in mini engineering projects. Engineering in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles.

112 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 ““Its great being a student here, the buildings are modern and the student villages accommodation are just a few minutes’ walk away”

Simran BSc Computing – Year 1

Faculty of Engineering and Design 113 Bachelor of Science Award: Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO Code: SG131 Games Development CAO Points: 198 Duration: 3 Years Number of Places: 30 Work placement: Yes

What is Games Development? The process of designing, processing and creating a game usually online. The developer uses a broad range of creative and computer skills to perform this task. Programme Description: This programme uses a software engineering approach to games development, combining the study of the technical aspects of games programming, including virtual reality, augmented reality and artificial intelligence. www.itsligo.ie/SG131

While focused on developing Year Two: There will be Graduate Destinations: games software, we also provide modules in both 2D and 3D Games development graduates a general grounding in software Games Programming, Object of IT Sligo are prepared for engineering to equip you with Oriented Programming and a number of roles within the the breadth of skills to work in Game Content Design. Students current development landscape any aspect of the information will be introduced to Database in Ireland and internationally. technology industry. Cutting edge Technology, Data Structures and These roles include gameplay games development computer Algorithms. developers, level designers, laboratory and peripheral Year Three: In year three you’ll game designers, tool developers. hardware are just some of the have the space and support to While focused on developing features on the programme that work in a team, to design and games software, we also provide will allow students to flex their develop an original gaming a general grounding in software creativity and gain first-hand experience, while exploring engineering to equip you with experience. emerging technologies such as the breadth of skills to work in Programme Overview: augmented and virtual reality. any aspect of the information The emphasis is on preparing technology industry. Year One: A common first year the student for the workplace across computing programmes through work placement. Our allows students and lecturers network of employers welcomes alike to establish where each this course and a successful student’s strengths lie. Games work placement is often the door development students diverge to a full-time job. from the common year to get access to the Introduction to Games Programming module, designed specifically to prepare them for future games programming subjects.

114 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Honours Degree (Level 8) Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Bachelor of Science CAO Code: Level 8: SG252 Software Development Level 7: SG136 CAO Points: Level 8: 260 Level 7: 207 What is Software Development? Software development is Duration: 2-4 Years the analysis of existing business and societal systems with Number of Places: 24 a view to designing, coding and implementing Information Work Placement: Yes Technology solutions that make businesses more efficient Erasmus +: Yes and help to shape societal change. Programme Description: The emphasis on the programme is in supplying candidates with coding and communication L8: www.itsligo.ie/SG252 skills to enable them to be productive members of a L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG136 growing worldwide software technology sector.

Programme Overview: technologies and techniques that technology consultant, full stack are highly sought after by the web developer, senior quality Year One: Is common across software and wider community. controller/ research analyst, all computing streams. The Subjects studied: Project (with international project lead and emphasis is to introduce research element), Artificial business development manager, the student to the variety of Intelligence, Strategic Technology etc. Software development is computing technologies including Management, Data Analytics, an internationally recognised fundamentals of Computer Machine Learning, Advanced transferrable skill. Hardware, Micro Controller Microsoft .NET programming Programming, an Introduction concepts, Software Security, Graduate Story: to Microsoft .NET programming Advanced Database concepts, My 6 month work placement and Mathematics for Computing. ““ Startup Engineering. with Gartan Technologies in Special supports are in place Donegal went so well I was to aid with Mathematics for Special Features: offered a permanent role and Computing. This degree was the first still work with Gartan ten Year Two: Planning and programme to teach Microsoft years later. I’ve been a Junior developing small object-oriented .NET technologies. IT Sligo are Developer, Support Developer, software solutions for desktop the only 3rd level Institute in Senior Developer and now and the web in a cloud-based Ireland to have won the Microsoft Business Development environment. Modules included: World Imagine Cup 2011 manager for our Australian Systems Analysis and Design, when we came first from over and New Zealand businesses.” Database Systems, Object 350,000 global registrants. The Oriented Programming, Web lecturers on the programme are Aaron Heavey, Programming, Cloud Computing, experienced programmers and BSc Software Development Mathematics. designers and in many cases are Graduate, Business or have been practitioners in the Development Manger Gartan Year Three: A year-long group software industry. Technologies Sydney, Australia project, Work Placement, Rich Applications Development, Graduate Destinations: Software Engineering, Database Graduates of the programme Management, and Open Stack typically assume the role of Development. software developer. They Year Four (Level 8): Covers build and test high-quality advanced programming concepts code across front end, logic and gives students a more and database layers. Other rounded education, focusing on graduate opportunities include

Faculty of Engineering and Design 115 .Department of. .Civil Engineering. .and Construction.

Head of Department: Trevor McSharry

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SG332 BSc in Advanced Wood and L7 118 Sustainable Building Technology

SG308 Higher Certificate in Science in L6 120 Applied Construction Technology

SG342 BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering L8 121

SG338 BEng in Civil Engineering L7 121

SG302 Higher Certificate in Science in L6 123 Construction Economics

SG346 BSc (Hons) in Construction L8 124 Project Management and Applied Technology

SG343 BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying L7 125

SG339 BSc in Quantity Surveying L7 125

116 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Add-On Courses in the Department of of Civil Engineering and Construction

BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying Award/Level: Honours Degree (Level 8) Award/Level: Level 8 Duration: 2 Years Duration: 1 Year Minimum Entry Requirements: Minimum Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirements are an average The BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying is directed of 55% or above in the award year of the BEng at graduates who have obtained a minimum final Ordinary Degree plus either 70% or above in the result of 50% in a cognate Level 7 degree. mathematics modules in the award year of the BEng Ordinary degree, or a pass in the special IT Sligo mathematics examination (pre-degree Please visit www.itsligo.ie mathematics) held in late August/early September. for more information about Further information can be obtained from www.itsligo.ie. Add-on courses

All Add-on courses are one year in Duration BSc (Hons) in Construction Project (except where stated) Management and Applied Technology Award/Level: Level 8 Duration: 1 Year full-time or 2 years part-time via online delivery Minimum Entry Requirements: The BSc (Hons) in Construction Project Management add-on course is directed at graduates who have obtained a minimum final result of 40% in a cognate Level 7 degree.

Faculty of Engineering and Design 117 Bachelor of Science Award: Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO Code: SG332 Advanced Wood & CAO Points: 170 Duration: 3 Years Sustainable Building Number of Places: 32 Work Placement: Yes Technology Professional Accreditation: Yes What is Advanced Wood and Sustainable Building Technology? This is designed to teach students how practical carpentry and construction skills are changing toward low carbon and low energy designs. Programme Description: The focus of the programme is to create a strong foundation in carpentry and joinery practice and develop skills in sustainable building technologies, methods and materials, including the construction of low- energy buildings and the retrofitting and refurbishment of www.itsligo.ie/SG332 existing dwellings to achieve a low carbon design. IT Sligo ensure they stay ahead final year. They include Practical Graduate Story: of the latest advancements in Construction of Installations, We undertook a vast array construction by regular contact Health & Safety, Project Planning, ““ of interesting and practical with industry experts. As well Design and Management of modules, all of which are as getting hands-on experience, Facilities. Throughout the relevant in my job over the last students also use the latest programme, real life practical two years. All modules that I design software to construct real projects are used to reinforce the studied, have been relevant in life projects in our purpose built, theory, culminating with a major my job over the last two years. highly equipped workshops. practical project. AutoCAD, Asta Power project, Programme Overview: Special Features: Planning and Cost Control and Health and Safety have Year One: Introduction to the basic This programme has an exit been particularly beneficial domestic building elements and award after two years of a to myself as they are common construction methods including Higher Certificate, Level 6. The areas that I use on a daily and Practical Carpentry & Joinery, programme is accredited by the weekly basis. Site Management, Information Chartered Institute of Building ” Communication Technology, (CIOB), the largest construction Ciarán Blake, Sustainable Construction body of its type. BSc in Advanced Wood Materials and Detailing, Graphical and Sustainable Building Communication and Design. Graduate Destinations: Technology/ BSc. (Hons) Many graduates work as Building Year Two: Develops a greater in Construction Project Contractors, Construction Project understanding of domestic Management, 2015/16 Managers, Carpenters, Fire Safety building elements and Junior Site Manager and Engineers, Site Managers and construction methods including, Cad Technician, Grange Architectural Technicians. A wide Practical Building Construction, Construction and Roofing Ltd. and diverse range of employment Passive and NZEB Construction, opportunities are on offer from Building Services, Health and construction planning to building Professional Safety, Measurement and surveying and site mapping. Accreditation: Management and Building Information Modelling. Graduates have the opportunity to progress to a one-year Level Year Three: Students will 8 add on Degree in Construction continue their in-depth study of Project Management in IT Sligo, larger scale building elements or other related courses. and construction methods in the

118 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 ““I changed career from finance. I like that the course is very practical, we get a lot of hours in the workshop. The focus of the course is to give professional knowledge and it is good preparation for specialised work”

Ana BSc Advanced Wood & Sustainable Building Technology – Year 1

Faculty of Engineering and Design 119 New Higher Certificate of Science Award: Higher Certificate (Level 6) Applied Construction CAO Code: SG308 CAO Points: Technology Published in Aug. 2019 Duration: 2 Years Number of Places: 32 What is Applied Construction Technology? Applied Construction Technology relates to the skills and technical knowledge required to enter the construction industry at technician level. Programme Description: This new two year level 6 Higher Certificate in Applied Construction Technology is based around IT Sligo’s state of the art construction workshops, delivering a unique experience to students by applying theoretical knowledge to practical projects. www.itsligo.ie/SG308

Students will gain a thorough Programme Overview: Graduates will be able grounding in the key concepts to supervise the work of Year One: Modules include and practical skills required in subcontractors and craft Applied Construction Technology, the construction sector as well operatives onsite. Graduates Graphical Communication as practical skills in carpentry from the programme will be and Computer Aided Design and joinery. Students will also ideally placed to take advantage (CAD), Surveying, Domestic gain an understanding of how of the growing opportunities in Construction Technology emerging technologies such the construction sector nationally as NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Year Two: Modules include and internationally. Building standards), BIM (Building Building Information Modelling Graduates can also progress Information Modelling) affect the (BIM), Project Design and to the Level 7 programme design and production phases of Management, Construction at IT Sligo in BSc. Advanced construction projects. Contracts and Procurement, ICT Wood & Sustainable Building for Construction and Health and Students explore scientific Technology or the Level 8 Safety Management. principles and the behaviour of BSc. (Hons) in Construction materials used in construction, Graduate Destinations: Project Management & Applied understand current health and This course will prepare Technology. safety regulations and methods students for a wide range of of quantifying materials for career opportunities within the construction of domestic the construction, surveying buildings. Students will acquire and architectural technology a range of employability skills disciplines. A graduate from this through team project work programme will be involved in and ongoing development of a range of construction related transferable skills e.g. report activities, including practical writing, communication and carpentry and joinery, production time management, important of drawings, surveying and components of career setting out; organising and development. supervising of plant and equipment on site; sourcing and estimating the cost of materials as well as liaising with suppliers in relation to supply and delivery.

120 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Honours Degree (Level 8) Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Bachelor of Engineering CAO Code: Level 8: SG342 Civil Engineering Level 7: SG338 CAO Points: Level 8: 403 Level 7: 190 What is Civil Engineering? Civil Engineering is a specific Duration: 3/4 Years engineering sector that deals with the design, construction Number of Places: 32 and maintenance of the physical and naturally built world Work Placement: Yes e.g. roads, railways, bridges, canals, etc. Professional Accreditation: The overall focus of the Yes Programme Description: programme is the development of skills in core civil engineering areas, including: structures, geotechnical L8: www.itsligo.ie/SG342 engineering, materials, hydraulics, highway and L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG338 transportation engineering and environmental engineering.

This is supplemented with through presentations and maintenance of civil engineering modules in: Communication, technical writing. projects for local authorities, Information Technology and government agencies, Year Three: Students continue Project Management. engineering contractors and with modules from the previous consultants. Civil Engineering is a dynamic two years while also focusing industry, which is continuously on structural design and various Level 7 graduates may evolving and changing. The civil sectors of engineering such as progress to the BEng (Hons) engineering programmes at environmental. Level 7 graduates in Civil Engineering at IT Sligo IT Sligo are a unique blend of will also prepare their final year and at other higher education formal lectures and practical project. Institutions. Graduates who work, enhancing students achieve a minimum overall result Year Four (Level 8): Level 8 understanding of the topics by of 55%, and 70% in Mathematics students continue structural giving them a chance to apply can progress to the start of the analysis while also preparing what they learn in a workplace third year of the Honours Degree. their final year project allowing environment. the student to demonstrate his or Level 8 graduates may progress Programme overview: her research skills in a specific to taught and research Masters of area of interest. Engineering at IT Sligo or at other Year One: The early part of higher education Institutions. the Programme is designed Special Features: to allow students to develop Level 8 students complete a 12- Professional an understanding of science week work placement towards Accreditation: and technology, which are the end of the second semester the underlying principles of of Year 3 from April to June. engineering. Modules include: Compute Aided Design (CAD), Graduate Destinations: Mathematics, Surveying, Ireland, together with the rest Structures and Construction of the world, is experiencing a Technology. shortage of Civil Engineering Year Two: The modules of year graduates to work in all areas one are honed with added study of the Civil Engineering and in areas such as Hydraulics, construction industries. Geology, Site Management and Careers include professional Structural Mechanics. Written civil engineers in the research, and verbal communication skills design, management, are continuously developed supervision, construction and

Faculty of Engineering and Design 121 122 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Higher Certificate in Science Higher Certificate (Level 6) CAO Code: SG302 Construction Economics CAO Points: 189 Duration: 2 Years Number of Places: 32 Erasmus+: Yes What is Construction Economics? This course is designed for those with an interest in the building industry and offers graduates a broad skills base for management of construction projects with a strong emphasis on cost. The need for managing costs when setting up sites and the efficient control of labour, plant and materials are vital for the successful completion of a project within an agreed budget. This course will ensure that graduates are www.itsligo.ie/SG302 prepared for the role of managing construction project costs in an ever-changing industry.

Programme Description: and procurement are also Graduate Destinations: introduced which examine the Year One: The course Graduates work as surveyors, necessary aspects of appointing commences with a general estimators, site clerks, site a builder, contracts, payments introduction to the building managers, materials managers, and insurances. Cost estimating industry including roles and sales representatives and and economics modules responsibilities of the various quantity surveying technicians provide the essential skills for people involved. Students are with contractors, sub- financial planning and running a also introduced to the principles contractors, construction construction project of any size of measurement supported by an specialists and materials within a fast-paced industry. Year insight into modern construction suppliers. 2 also builds on communication technology and techniques. skills. Graduates can progress directly Computer software including to the final year of the BSc in 3D building modelling is used to Example of Modules: Quantity Surveying (IT Sligo), the assist with measurement and Measurement, Construction final year of the BSc (add-on) ensure that modern techniques Technology, Estimating in Construction Management and tools are available from Software, Site Management, (IT Sligo) or to related Level an early stage. A subject in Information Communications 7 courses at other third-level site management focuses on Technology, QS/3D Software, Institutions. organisational skills, materials Learning Theory, Report management and health and Writing, Estimating, Contracts & safety requirements of running Procurement, Law, Construction a building site. Year 1 also Economics, Professional provides an ongoing focus Practice. on verbal, written and digital communication. Special Features: Year Two: In the second year The course employs the students continue to explore latest technology including core subjects of measurement 3D modelling, on-screen and construction technology measurement and BIM readers. at a more advanced and Construction Economics has specialised level including low become a stepping-stone for energy houses, renewable many students into the area energy sources and mechanical/ of Quantity Surveying and electrical services. New subjects Construction Management. of law, construction contracts

Faculty of Engineering and Design 123 New Bachelor of Science (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO Code: SG346 Construction Project CAO Points: Published in Aug. 2019 Management and Duration: 4 Years Number of Places: 32 Applied Technology Work Placement: Yes Professional Accreditation: Yes What is Construction Project Management? Construction Project Management is a professional field that focuses on each part of the construction process, from cost, scope and timelines, of any built environment. Programme Description: This programme will blend traditional practical skills including carpentry and joinery, with modern construction approaches, such as Building www.itsligo.ie/SG346 Information Modelling (BIM) and Lean Construction.

Graduates will develop an Applications, Site Surveying and Chartered Surveyors Ireland appreciation for design/planning Building Information Modelling (SCSI), which will enable on small scale workshop projects (BIM). graduates to become Chartered right up to Virtual Modelled Project Managers and manage Year Two: More in-depth buildings where collaboration projects in line with the industry knowledge with an introduction to is essential through digital best practices. new modules in Risk Management technologies. and Research Design and Graduate Destinations: This programme integrates Fabrication of Low Energy Fabric Construction project managers applied technology with the use Models. are in considerable demand of a state-of-the-art workshop. Year Three: Real life practical therefore, graduates from this This will be integrated with projects are used to reinforce the course are much sought after lectures where the learner will theory, culminating in a major by employer organisations and develop economic, legal, technical, practical project combining all opportunities are excellent. managerial knowledge and skills. course modules. Graduates work with consultants, You will also have the opportunity building contractors, architects, to take part in project-orientated Year Four: Includes modules quantity surveyors and local group work where real-life such as Financial Management, authorities, as carpenters, site problems will be tackled. You will Contracts and Dispute Resolution, managers, project managers and learn how to plan, organise and Development Appraisal and architectural technicians. control construction operations Economics, Planning and and you will gain knowledge in Programming, Corporate Graduate Story: all stages of the process – from Management and Construction Shane Kennedy is now the initial feasibility studies through to Law Liabilities and Obligations. Project Manager with Allwood design, construction, maintenance, A dissertation in the area of Architectural Joinery. Read his refurbishment and demolition. Construction Project Management story at www.itsligo.ie/Shane will also be undertaken. Programme Overview: Professional Year One: Modules include Special Features: Accreditation: Applied Practical Technology, This programme also has a Level Sustainable Construction 6 exit award after two years titled Technology, Graphical Higher Certificate in Applied Communication and Design, Construction Technology. Computer Aided Design (CAD), The course is accredited by the Measurement and Costing, Chartered Institute of Building Health and Safety for the (CIOB) and with the Society of Built Environment, Computer

124 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Honours Degree (Level 8) Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Bachelor of Science CAO Code: Level 8: SG343 Quantity Surveying Level 7: SG339 CAO Points: Level 8: 261 Level 7: 188 What is Quantity Surveying? The Quantity Surveyor is Duration: 3/4 Years a member of the design team who has the responsibility Number of Places: 32 of controlling project cost and are central to the decision- Work Placement: Yes making process throughout the development of a Erasmus +: Yes construction project from initial inception to final completion. Professional Accreditation: Programme Description: This programme prepares Yes students for the specialised discipline of Quantity Surveying L8: www.itsligo.ie/SG343 and offers graduates a broad skills base for the specialised L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG339 profession of quantity surveying.

On completion of this programme, Year Three: The core subjects Society of Chartered Surveyors graduates will be prepared for that students will be undertaking Ireland (SCSI), the Royal the current and future role of the in third year of the course include Institution of Chartered Surveyors quantity surveying profession. We a period of work placement for (RICS) and the Chartered Institute work very closely with employers, a minimum of three months, of Building (CIOB). practitioners and professional Measurement of Industrial and organisations to ensure that our Commercial Buildings, Cost Graduate Destinations: course reflects the current needs Control and Planning, Dispute Level 7 graduates can progress to of the work place. The syllabus Management and Resolution and the Level 8 in Quantity Surveying. covers a range of professional Programming of a Construction Level 8 graduates can progress skills including communication, Project. directly to the Level 9 Certificate in ethics, construction law, property Year Four (Level 8): The Mechanical and Electrical Quantity development and commercial programme culminates in Surveying and MSc in Construction management. fourth year with measurement Project Management. of complex structures and civil Programme Overview: Graduates are qualified for engineering works, the application Year One: Students will be taught careers in quantity surveying of Building Information Modelling, the basics and principles of consultancy, contracting property development, commercial simple building measurement organisations, specialist sub- management, overview of the and will also be introduced to contracting firms and elsewhere Public Works Contracts, research Basic Building Technology, Site within the industry. methods and the students will Management and Professional undertake a practical Capstone Management Skills. Students will Professional project, whereby a cost planning also learn and carry out practical Accreditation: and value engineering exercise will exercises in Word Processing, be carried out on a commercial Spreadsheets and Presentation building. Students will also be Graphics. required to complete a dissertation Year Two: Students study on a relevant topic of their choice. Construction and Material Management, Health and Safety, Special Features: Contract Administration, Quantity Students will undertake a period Surveying Software to estimate of relevant work placement to the value of construction projects, enhance the whole learning Construction Economics and experience. This degree Construction Law. programme is fully accredited for chartered membership of the

Faculty of Engineering and Design 125 .Department of. .Mechanical and. .Manufacturing. .Engineering.

Head of Department: Xavier Velay

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SG333 BEng in Mechanical Engineering L7 128

SG336 BEng in Precision Engineering L7 129 and Design

126 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Add-On Courses in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) in Precision Engineering and Design Award/Level: Level 8 Duration: 1 Year Award/Level: Level 8 Minimum Entry Requirements: Duration: 1 Year Students must obtain a grade of 50% or higher at Minimum Entry Requirements: Ordinary Degree level in Mechanical Engineering Students must obtain a grade of 50% or higher at or a related discipline. Applicants with other Ordinary Degree Level in Precision Engineering and qualifications and/or relevant industrial experience Design or a related discipline. Applicants with other will also be considered. qualifications and/or relevant industrial experience will also be considered. Number of places: 32

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Faculty of Engineering and Design 127 Bachelor of Engineering Award: Ordinary Level (Level 7) CAO Code: SG333 Mechanical Engineering CAO Points: 208 Duration: 3 Years Number of Places: 64 Professional Accreditation: Yes What is Mechanical Engineering? The design and manufacturing of parts and systems that make up the range of machinery and equipment you see around you. Programme Description: Mechanical Engineers have a broad range of skills used in manufacturing and design. Our BEng in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by Engineers Ireland, meaning this qualification is recognised both nationally and internationally. www.itsligo.ie/SG333

IT Sligo provides an interactive Year Two: Students specialise Graduate Destinations: learning experience, with a in mechanical engineering, and Graduates work as technicians, strong emphasis on practical, study Engineering Materials, technologists and associate hands-on modules and project Thermodynamics and Fluid engineers in product/machine work in design and manufacture. Mechanics, Computer-integrated design and development, Modules are designed and Manufacturing and Automation fabrication, testing, maintenance, delivered to ensure students Technology, Computer-aided machine setting and repair of are prepared for industry Manufacture, Manufacturing process machinery, energy and/or progression to higher Technology and Computer utilisation, and project level programmes, while also aided Design (CAD), along with management. A number of IT enhancing their leadership and Mathematics, Mechanics and Sligo’s Mechanical Engineering management skills. completing a group project. graduates gain employment The students have access Year Three: Students enhance in the design of machines or to state-of-the-art facilities, their knowledge and skill levels products. including comprehensive in Computer= Aided Design (CAD), material and testing laboratories, Manufacture and Automation, and Professional industry standards software in Quality & Project Management, Accreditation: CAD/CAM, automation equipment, and perform more detailed traditional manufacturing analysis in Mechanics, Fluid workshops, advanced CNC Mechanics, Thermodynamics machines, and one of the most and Engineering Materials and precise 5-axis CNC machines in Testing. Students also undertake the world. a major design and build group project. Programme Overview: Year One: Students explore the Special Features: different areas of engineering Final year students design through a selection of practical and manufacture a working modules, allowing them to prototype that is often linked decide which area they wish to with a company. The final year pursue in second year. Students projects are regularly submitted also study general engineering to national competitions, and subjects including Mathematics, students’ projects have won Physics, Mechanics, Engineering several awards including the Technology and Computer-aided ones from Engineers Ireland. Design.

128 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Engineering Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO Code: SG336 CAO Points: 320 Precision Engineering Duration: 3 Years Number of Places: 32 and Design

What is Precision Engineering and Design? Refers to the design, manufacturing and measuring of highly specific parts for the medical, aerospace, automotive and various other industries. Programme Description: IT Sligo has consulted widely with industry to develop this unique programme, which will give graduates the skills required by modern companies in Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and www.itsligo.ie/SG336 Advanced Manufacturing.

Students will acquire the Programme Overview: Special Features: specialist knowledge and Year One: Students explore the Final year students design skills needed to design and different areas of engineering and manufacture a working manufacture modern, high-tech through a selection of practical prototype that is often linked engineering products, and to modules, allowing them to with a company. The final year design and build the specialist decide which area they wish to projects are regularly submitted equipment needed for their pursue in second year. Students to national competitions, and manufacture. Skill shortages also study general engineering students’ projects have won have been identified in precision subjects including Mathematics, several awards including the engineering and increased Physics, Mechanics, Engineering Engineers Ireland Award. job opportunities have been Technology and Computer-Aided predicted for engineers with Design. Graduate Destinations: these skills. Graduates will take up roles in Year Two: Students specialise The students have access design, manufacturing, project in Mechanical Engineering, and to state-of the art facilities, management, procurement study Engineering Materials, including comprehensive and validation in advanced Thermodynamics and Fluid material and testing laboratories, manufacturing and precision Mechanics, Computer-Integrated industry standards software in engineering companies. Level Manufacturing and Automation CAD/CAM, automation equipment, 7 graduates who achieve a Technology, Computer-Aided traditional manufacturing 50% mark may progress to the Manufacture, Manufacturing workshops, advanced CNC Level 8 Honours add-on Degree Technology and Computer machines, and one of the most in Precision Engineering and Aided Design (CAD), along with precise 5-axis CNC machines in Design. Mathematics, Mechanics and the world. completing a group project. Year Three: Specialist precision engineering modules ensure that students become proficient in Product and Tool Design, CNC Technologies, Robotics, Integrated Manufacturing, Metrology, Validation and Quality Management. Students complete a major final year project.

Faculty of Engineering and Design 129 .Department of. .Mechatronic. .Engineering.

Head of Department: David Mulligan

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SG330 BEng in Engineering L7 132 (General Entry)

SG300 Higher Certificate in Engineering L6 132 in Engineering (General Entry)

SG334 BEng in Mechatronics L7 133

130 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Add-On Courses in the Department of Mechatronic Engineering

BEng (Hons) in Mechatronics Award/Level: Honours Degree (Level 8) Duration: 1 Year (add-on), 2 years via online delivery. Minimum Entry Requirements: The entry requirement for this course is a 50% or higher grade at Ordinary Degree Level in Mechatronics or a related discipline. Applicants with other qualifications and/or with relevant industrial experience will also be considered.

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Faculty of Engineering and Design 131 Bachelor of Engineering Award: Ordinary Level (Level 7) Higher Certificate of Engineering Higher Certificate (Level 6) Engineering CAO Code: Level 7: SG330 Level 6: SG300 CAO Points: What is Engineering? Engineering is the science and Level 7: 250 technology concerned with design, building, and use of Level 6: 189 buildings, structures and machines. Duration: 2/3 Years Number of Places: 64 Programme Description: IT Sligo offers a wide range of Professional Accreditation: engineering courses such as Civil, Mechanical, Electronic, Yes Mechatronic, Precision and Manufacturing. This new, exciting programme offers you the opportunity of studying engineering in a general way for a semester before L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG330 specialising in an area of your choice. L6: www.itsligo.ie/SG300

This general engineering year Year Three (Level 7): Students Special Features: gives students an exposure to all undertake a project to develop The nature of this course the different types of engineering and display their technical allows any student that may that are on offer, the differences skills, as well as conducting not be decided on what field of between each and equips the more advanced analysis and engineering they wish to pursue students with the fundamentals developing practical skills the chance to try them all. Along of engineering. It will help to relevant to their discipline. with this students have the ability make an informed choice of what to join the engineers Ireland field of engineering to enter Graduate Destinations: association. based on aptitude and interest. Engineering has a very diverse On successful completion of application in both private and Professional the first-year exams, you will public sector from the design Accreditation: transfer into second year in one and construction of buildings, of the programmes mentioned. bridges and roads to working with innovative technology within Programme Overview: the aerospace and automotive Year One: The first year industries, as well as taking lead focuses on the fundamentals of roles in the manufacturing and engineering such as Introduction medical device sector. to Engineering, Engineering Level 6 graduates can progress Maths, Engineering Science, to the final year of an Ordinary Computer Aided Design and degree course in their chosen Modelling among others. field. Level 7 graduates may Year Two: Students choose progress to a wide range of which stream of engineering Honours Degree courses at IT to specialise in from Civil, Sligo. Electronic, Mechatronic or Mechanical to explore and engage in more detailed applications of the fundamentals in engineering in their chosen field.

132 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Engineering Ordinary Level (Level 7) CAO Code: SG334 CAO Points: 292 Mechatronic Duration: 3 Years Number of Places: 32 Engineering Professional Accreditation: Yes What is Mechatronic Engineering? Mechatronic Engineers design, build and operate intelligent machines including robots and flexible manufacturing systems. Programme Description: Mechatronics is the combination of mechanical, electronic, robotic and software engineering systems used in modern manufacturing industries. This programme offers both an applied and practical based approach with content that is industry www.itsligo.ie/SG334 relevant and sought after skills.

This programme is designed to Year Two: Students deepen their Graduate Destinations: address the needs of industry by studies in the core modules Graduates work in a wide range supplying skilled technicians who of mechatronics, studying of industrial settings, including have developed a diverse set of Instrumentation and Control, the biomedical, pharmaceutical, skills in machine design, sensor Automation and Electrical electronics, food processing technology, control systems, Signals and Systems. Hands- and manufacturing sectors. computing and industrial on experience in Robotics, Graduates may progress to the networks. Electronics, Pneumatics and BEng (Hons) in Mechatronic at IT Programmable Logic Controllers During the intensive three years, Sligo or at other higher education help to develop the skills students will learn how to design, Institutions. expected of a mechatronic build and control the machines technician. and processes that are found in a Professional wide range of sectors. Year Three: Specialist Accreditation: modules including Industrial Programme overview: Data Communication, Control Year One: Students study general Systems, Supervisory Control engineering subjects including and Data Acquisition ensure Mathematics and Physics, and that students become proficient modules including Technology, in Electronic System Design, Electrical Principles, Introduction Real-time Programming and to Engineering and Programming. Process Control. Students develop their abilities in design, implementation, report writing, time management and problem solving.

Faculty of Engineering and Design 133 ““Our course was a very close group, even though we were one of the largest courses – it really made all the difference” ““Challenging and rewarding – that’s how I would describe my time at IT Sligo.” Denise McDermott, Sports Development Office with Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership (SSRP) studied both the Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Physiology and later the add on honours degrees in Public Health and Health Promotion. Denise’s current role is to lead, respond, coordinate and facilitate a wide variety of sport and physical activity opportunities in Sligo.

““IT Sligo has a far greater practical element to the course which provides a great learning environment. IT Sligo instilled in me a set of skills that I use daily such as analytical skills, information analysis, management skills.”

Peadar Harten, Director for Pork, McCarren Meats, Kepak Group studied Bsc Environmental Science. Peadar is based in Co Cavan and the Site Manager for McCarren Meats. They employ 300 people and export to countries such as China, Canada, Australia and hold a significant retail presence in Ireland. Faculty of Science

Department of Environmental Science 136 Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences 146 Department of Life Sciences 154

““Our programmes are relevant and experiential, and the majority are professionally accredited. Our teaching philosophy is research informed and delivered by academic staff at the cutting edge of their field.”

Dr. Jeremy Bird, Head of Faculty of Science

IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 135 .Department of. .Environmental. .Science.

Head of Department: Professor Frances Lucy

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SG440 BSc (Hons) Agri-Food Science L8 138

SG430 BSc Agri-Food Science L7 138

SG446 BSc (Hons) Applied Archaeology L8 139

SG438 BSc Applied Archaeology L7 139

SG403 Higher Certificate Applied L6 139 Archaeology

SG450 Bachelor of Science (Honours) L8 140 Environmental Science with Ecology

SG439 Bachelor of Science Environmental L7 140 Science with Ecology

SG404 Higher Certificate of Science L6 140 Environmental Science with Ecology

SG442 BSc (Hons) Occupational Safety L8 141 and Health

SG433 BSc Occupational Safety and L7 141 Health

SG444 BSc (Hons) Science (General Entry) L8 142

SG401 Higher Certificate Science L6 143 (General Entry)

SG405 Higher Certificate Sustainable Food L6 144 Production

136 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Add-On Courses in the Department of Environmental Science

BSc (Hons) in Applied Archaeology BSc (Hons) in Occupational Safety and Health Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) Duration: 1 Year (add-on) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) Minimum Entry Requirements: Duration: 1 Year (add-on) Candidates with a relevant Level 7 Degree, such Minimum Entry Requirements: as the Bachelor of Science in Applied Archaeology Candidates with a relevant Level 7 Degree, such as from IT Sligo, or similar, are eligible to apply. a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from IT Sligo, or similar, are eligible to apply. BSc in Applied Archaeology BSc in Occupational Safety and Health Award: Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Duration: 1 Year (add-on) Award: Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Minimum Entry Requirements: Duration: 1 Year (add-on) Candidates with a relevant Level 6 Higher Minimum Entry Requirements: Certificate, are eligible to apply. The entry requirement for this course is a Higher Certificate in Science, Engineering or other discipline, or an academic qualification (Level 7 or 8) BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science in an appropriate area (including nursing). Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) Duration: 1 Year (add-on), Minimum Entry Requirements: Please visit www.itsligo.ie Candidates with a cognate ordinary Level 7 Degree, for more information about such as the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Protection, are eligible to apply. At the end of the Add-on courses fourth year, students undergo a period of work All Add-on courses are one year in Duration placement for three months.

BSc in Environmental Protection Award: Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Duration: 1 Year (add-on) Minimum Entry Requirements: Higher Certificate in Science (biology, chemistry or other discipline) or an academic qualification (Level 7 or 8) in an appropriate area of biological / chemical science or engineering.

Faculty of Science 137 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) Bachelor of Science Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO Code: Agri-Food Science Level 8: SG440 Level 7: SG430 CAO Points: Level 8: 356 What is Agri-Food Science? Agriculture food science is the Level 7: 350 process of food production and distribution from the farm Duration:3/4 Years to the point of eating. Class size: 16/24 Work Placement: Yes Programme Description: This programme has been developed to meet the demand for graduates with integrated skills in the agri-food sector. It is science based and covers the production and processing of agri-food, food processing technologies and sustainable production L8: www.itsligo.ie/SG440 across the food chain (farm-to-fork). L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG430

Graduates are given the practical skills and experience, Level 7 graduates can progress necessary skill set for within the sector. to the Level 8 in Agri-Food employment in the food industry Science. Level 8 graduates may Year Four (Level 8): Studies and/or the government agencies progress to taught and research focus on Research, Product who are working to meet the Masters and PhD degrees at IT Innovation and Development, growing demand for quality Sligo or other higher education Food Traceability and Irish food. Institutions. Sustainability. Students also Programme Overview: gain a knowledge of Policy and Legislation in the Agri-Food Year One: Focuses on giving Business, Marketing and Export. students a general education in foundation science subjects. Graduate Destinations: Modules include an Introduction Graduates work in the food to Agri-Food Systems, industries e.g. dairy, meat, Information Technology and seafood, beverage etc. in roles Communications. relating to processing, food Year Two: Students focus on analysis/quality and safety, plant and animal sciences with production management, modules such as Plant Science environmental health and safety, and Crop Production. marketing and food export. Year Three: Students explore resource efficiency in the module Food Processing Technologies and study Quality Food Microbiology and Food Analysis. Students also gain a knowledge of Food Legislation and Marketing. Level 8 students undertake a four to seven-month long work placement, while Level 7 students take up a six to nine-month long placement in the agri-food sector. This is designed to help students develop

138 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Honours Degree (Level 8) Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Bachelor of Science Higher Certificate Higher Certificate of Science (Level 6) CAO Code: Applied Archaeology Level 8: SG446 Level 7: SG438 Level 6: SG403 What is Applied Archaeology? Applying the results of CAO Points: archaeological research to contemporary culture and how Level 8: 330 we live today. Level 7: 223 Level 6: 246 Programme Description: This programme focuses on Duration: 2/3/4 Years the past 10,000 years of human activity in Ireland. What Class Size: 24 makes it stand out is its emphasis on scientific analytical L8: www.itsligo.ie/SG446 techniques and applied field skills. It offers many unique L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG438 modules not found on other courses, including Geophysical L6: www.itsligo.ie/SG403 Survey and Zooarchaeology.

With the unique collection of Characterisation and Dating of archaeological curator and varied archaeological sites Archaeological Materials and The archivist. Students also complete located in Sligo and the West, Archaeology of Buildings. Project their own project thesis. There this is the perfect location for Management and Commercial is also a work placement in the would-be archaeologists who Archaeology prepares them summer before Year 4. are seeking varied careers on for the world of work while the graduation. module on Public and Community Graduate Destinations: Archaeology is an important Graduates work in archaeological Programme Overview: introduction to Outreach and consultancy, archaeological Year One: Students study Irish Community Engagement. surveying and excavations, and World Archaeology, as well museums on roads excavations Year Four (Level 8): Modules as Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Early for Transport Infrastructure include Archaeology and Cultural Medieval and Viking Ireland and Ireland and in the government Biographies, Advanced Topics Europe. They are also provided and semi-state sector. in Archaeological Theory, with an introduction to Chemistry, Biomolecular technologies and Level 6 and 7 graduates may Earth Science and Computing. human evolution. A module on progress to the one-year add- At the end of the year, students Deterioration and Conservation on of the BSc (Hons) in Applied participate in a two-week training of Archaeology Materials gives Archaeology. Level 8 graduates excavation. the context to the career of an may progress to postgraduate Year Two: The year begins studies. with post excavation analysis where the students analyse the finds from the first- year field school. Modules also include: Zooarchaeology, Bronze and Iron age Ireland, Biology and the Diversity of Life, Environmental Archaeology, Chemical Analysis of Archaeological Remains and Statistics in Archaeological Interpretation. Year Three: Students study varied modules on Digital Archaeology, Geographical Information Systems (GIS),

Faculty of Science 139 New Bachelor of Science (Honours) Award: Bachelor of Science Honours Degree (level 8) Higher Certificate of Science Ordinary Degree (level 7) Higher Certificate (level 6) CAO Code: Environmental Science Level 8: SG450 Level 7: SG439 with Ecology Level 6: SG404 CAO Points: Published in August 2019 What is Environmental Science with Ecology? Learn Duration: 2/3/4 Years about the environment and the natural world around us Number of places: 32 in an applied way and make a difference to the future of Work Placement: Yes the plant. Environmental Science with Ecology equips Erasmus + : Yes students with the learning to manage our manmade and Professional Accreditation: natural resources. With a mix of outdoor field work, high Yes tech laboratory experiments, computer mapping, site L8: www.itsligo.ie/SG450 visits and classroom activities, students gain a range of L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG439 skills to become Environmental Scientists, Ecologists, L6: www.itsligo.ie/SG404 Environmental Protection Officers.

Programme Description: modules from Advanced GIS, Health and Safety, Water Services Environmental Legislation and Management or an applied Year One: Students immediately Policy, Environmental systems Research masters or PhD in the spend three days on field and Auditing, and Biomolecular Centre for Environmental Research trips to explore the natural Technologies; Natural Resource Innovation and Sustainability environment, and to build Management; Cleaner Production; (CERIS) in the Science Faculty. friendships in the class. Students Conservation Issues; The final develop core competencies in year project may be practical or Graduate Destinations: Maths,Biology, Chemistry, IT and desktop research. Students find careers with communications. environmental and ecological Year Two: Techniques in Ecology Special Features: consultancies, Local Authorities, and Environmental Science; This is a hands-on programme, state agencies e.g EPA Inland Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality- students get to perform practical Fisheries Ireland and Irish Water. Source to Tap; Climate Science work in the field and in the Graduates can apply for graduate and Environmental Regulation; lab. We use ‘state-of the art programmes pursue a range of Terrestrial Ecology; GIS; Soils; equipment,’ e.g drones, computer careers, from field based ,lab Environmental Microbiological apps and biomolecular tools based, and office based roles. monitoring; Wastewater Enquiry during the four years. Based Learning Professional Further Study Accreditation: Year Three: Data Management; Opportunities Students become student Occupational Safety and Health Graduates of the Level 6 can members of Chartered (essential for work-placement the progress to the Level 7 in Institution of Water and following semester); Ecological Environmental Science with Environmental Management monitoring; Environmental Ecology or transfer to similar (CIWEM). All graduates can join Toxicity; Water and Wastewater Level 7 Programmes. Graduates the Environmental Sciences Treatment Theory; Work of the Level 7 can progress to the Association of Ireland. placement and a chance to study Level 8 in Environmental Science online modules from Waste with Ecology. Management, Environmental Impact Assessment and Planning Graduates of the Level 8 can to Energy and Sustainability. progress to a range of Level 9 Postgraduate diplomas and/ or Year Four (Level 8): A mix taught Masters in Environmental of compulsory and elective

140 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Honours Degree (Level 8) Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Bachelor of Science CAO Code: Level 8: SG442 Occupational Safety Level 7: SG433 CAO Points: and Health Level 8: 290 Level 7: 226 Programme Description: This programme gives students Class size: 24 the knowledge and skills to protect workers from injuries Duration: 3/4 Years and fatalities, prevent illness caused by work, promote Work Placement: Yes health and wellbeing, advise employers on health and Professional Accreditation: safety law and work in groups to solve workplace Yes safety issues. Students will also learn how to prepare, implement and monitor safety management systems in the L8: www.itsligo.ie/SG442 workplace. L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG433

Programme Overview: Management, Ergonomics, Safety at IT Sligo or MSc or PhD Behavioural Based Safety awards at IT Sligo or other higher Year One: Students study the Programmes, Management of education Institutions. biological and chemical sciences Workplace Health and Wellbeing, which underpin Occupational Environmental Health and Safety Graduate Story: Safety and Health and develop a Management System Project. The confidence I got from range of communication and IT ““ the Enquiry based learning skills. Special Features: module stood to me in the Year Two: Students study Final year honours students work place. The ability important safety and complete five month work to stand in front of 100 environmental topics, including placement. employees to give training, or Safety Law, Manual Handling to chair meetings, or present Instruction Training, Construction Graduate Destinations: a pitch to senior management. Technology, Occupational Safety Graduates work as safety This would not have been and Health, Biological Health advisors, health and safety possible without the weekly Hazards and Environmental officers, safety training presentations from first to Water Quality. consultants, site safety officers fourth year.” and safety coordinators in Year Three: In third year, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, Caroline Cavanagh, there is a focus on applying electronics, the food and BSc Occupational Health and the knowledge and skills beverage sector, mining, Safety, students have developed on construction, commercial, Dawn Meats, Health and Safety the programme in Years one wholesale, transport, retail and Practitioner. and two. Modules include in the health sector. They also Construction Safety and work in the public sector. Contractor Management, Professional Management of Hazardous Level 7 graduates may progress Accreditation: Materials, Occupational Hygiene, to the one-year add-on BSc Institute of Occupational Safety Occupational Health and Health (Hons) in Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Promotion, Safety and Health and Health at IT Sligo. There Legislation and Environmental are also a wide range of IT Sligo Topics. online programmes at Level 8 to suit graduates in the workplace. Year Four (Level 8): Students Level 8 graduates may progress complete a five-month work to the two-year online Masters placement in safety and health. in Environmental Health and Modules include Project

Faculty of Science 141 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO Code: SG444 Science CAO Points: 296 Class size: 24 (General Entry) Duration: 4 Years Work Placement: Yes Professional Accreditation: Programme Description: This is an un-denominated Yes science degree which gives students an exceptional level of flexibility. The programme builds a core foundation in key science disciplines in the first year of study. This is a good choice for students who know they want to study science but are unsure about their key area at the time of application. Students are given advice during the year to guide them, and also get to choose from elective science subjects in year one before selecting a specialised honours www.itsligo.ie/SG444 degree at the end of that year.

Students follow one of four Special Features: Graduates may apply for designated honours degree postgraduate study in taught The BSc (Hons) in Environmental pathways in years two, three and Masters programmes as well as Science is accredited by the four. These pathways are in Doctoral research programmes. Chartered Institution of Water There are also a wide range of 1. Environmental Science with and Environmental Management IT Sligo online programmes at Ecology, (CIWEM). The BSc (Hons) Masters level to suit graduates in Occupational Safety and Health 2. Occupational Safety and the workplace. is recognised by the Institution of Health, Occupational Safety and Health 3. Biomedical Science and (IOSH). 4. Pharmaceutical science with Graduate Opportunities: Drug Development. Graduates work as scientists in a Programme Overview: wide range of environmental and occupational safety and health Year One: Subjects studied in careers, in pharmaceuticals, year one includes core science biopharmaceuticals, medical modules in Biology, Chemistry, devices, medical diagnostics, Physics, Mathematics, IT and the food and beverage sector Learning to Learn. Students also and in biotechnology industries. select from a range of elective Graduates also work with local modules relating to the future authorities and public agencies pathways. as analysts in a broad range Years Two, Three and Four: of roles. Depending on what pathway you take, as mentioned above, please see subsequent programme page.

This general degree gives you a taste of four different sciences before specialising

142 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Higher Certificate of Science Higher Certificate (Level 6) CAO Code: SG401 Science CAO Points: 120 Duration: 2 Years (General Entry)

Programme Description: This is a good choice for the student who wishes to study science but is unsure about their key area at the time of application. The programme is focused on developing students’ knowledge, skills and competence in core areas of science, while providing the flexibility to specialise into their selected programme at the end of Year 1.

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Students are given advice Programme Overview: device, medical diagnostic, food throughout the year to guide and beverage and biotechnology Year One: First year provides and inform them, and they also sectors. Graduates also work students with a core foundation get to choose from elective with local authorities and public in applied science, with an science subjects in semester agencies as analysts in a broad emphasis on practical laboratory 2, before selecting a specific range of roles. work. Students also select from Higher Cert option at the end a range of elective modules Graduates may progress to Year that year. Students follow one relating to the future pathways. 3 of an Ordinary Degree (Level 7) of four designated ordinary and subsequently onto Honours degree pathways in their second Year Two: Students take a Degree (Level 8) courses year. These pathways are in specific pathway (mentioned in Environmental Science, (1) Environmental Science with above) and focus on this area of Occupational Safety and Health, Ecology, (2) Occupational Safety interest. Pharmaceutical Science with and Health, (3) Biomedical Drug Development or Medical Science and (4) Pharmaceutical Graduate Destinations: Biotechnology at IT Sligo. There science with Drug Development Graduates work as technical scientists in the environmental, are also a wide range of IT Sligo The programme emphasises occupational safety and online programmes at Levels hands-on, practical laboratory health, pharmaceutical, 7 and 8 to suit graduates in the science and is designed as a biopharmaceutical, medical workplace. foundation course, delivering the key analytical science skill sets demanded by employers.

Faculty of Science 143 New Higher Certificate of Science Award: Higher Certificate (Level 6) Sustainable CAO Code: SG405 CAO Points: Food Production Published in Aug 2019 Duration: 2 Years Class Size: 20 What is Sustainable Food Production? Sustainable food production is a method of production using processes and systems that are non-polluting, conserve non-renewable energy and natural resources, are economically efficient, are safe for workers, communities and consumers, and do not compromise the needs of future generations. The agri-food sector in Ireland is worth over €13.9 billion, it makes up nearly 10% of Ireland’s exports and provides 8.5% of the national employment. It is vital for the economy and the increasing www.itsligo.ie/SG405 global population that this sector is sustained and grows.

Programme Description Programme Overview: Graduate Story: This programme has been Year One: Focuses on giving ““The best thing about studying developed to meet the demand students a general education at IT Sligo is getting both the for graduates with integrated in foundation science subjects. practical and theory with skills in the agri-food sector. Modules include an introduction every lecture. I have many It is science based and covers to agri-food systems, information friends studied environmental food production; food processing technology and communications. science in larger universities technologies and sustainable and they received little to Year Two: Studies focus on food production across the food no practical experience plant and animal sciences in the chain (farm-to-fork). throughout the duration of context of livestock management their studies. The course Sustainable food production and crop production. really prepares you for the systems include all processes real world. I use all the skills and infrastructure involved Graduate Destinations: learned at IT Sligo every day. in feeding a population: from Graduates work in the food A typical day for me includes growing, harvesting, processing, industries (e.g. dairy, meat, consulting and liaising with packaging, transporting, seafood, beverage etc.) in roles ABP Food Group sites, the marketing, consumption, and relating to processing, food Environmental Protection disposal of food and food-related analysis/quality and safety, Agency, Inland Fisheries, items. production management, Local Authorities, Consultants environmental health and safety. Graduates are given the and other companies.” necessary skill set for basic Further Study employment in the food industry Opportunities: Fergal Maguire, and/or the government agencies Group Environmental Graduates may progress to who are working to meet the Licencing Manager the one-year add-on BSc in growing demand for quality Irish ABP Food Group, Tipperary Agri-Food Science at IT Sligo food. or to the one year add on BSc Environmental Science with Ecology Programme.

144 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Faculty of Science 145 .Department. .of Health and. .Nutritional. .Sciences.

Head of Department: Dr Thomas Smyth

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SG447 BSc (Hons) Health Science and L8 148 Physical Activity

SG435 BSc Health Science and L7 150 Physiology

SG443 BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition L8 151

SG434 BSc Human Nutrition L7 151

SG406 Higher Certificate Health and L6 153 Exercise Science

146 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Add-On Courses in the Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences

Public Health & Health Promotion Special Features: Accreditation with the International Union for Health Award / Level: Honours Degree (Level 8) Promotion and Education (IUHPE). Graduates are Duration: 1 Year automatically eligible to apply to become an IUHPE Number of places: 32 Registered Health Promotion Practitioner. Work Placement: Yes Programme Overview: Graduation Destinations: Students study a wide variety of core competencies Graduates are competent in a set of skills necessary for working in health-related positions, required to work as professionals in various including skills to facilitate groups appropriately health sectors, both voluntary, state and private and effectively; plan, implement and evaluate sectors. Graduates may be employed in sports health projects and health research. Students will development, community development, youth work, learn how to communicate clear health messages physical activity promotion, health promotion, to a variety of audiences and engage in innovative health research, policy development and project practical projects within a broad range of settings management. including; community, educational, workplaces, Applicants with a Level 7 qualification in a cognate health services, family and digital settings. area are eligible. Successful applicants to this Students will critically appraise literature and programme will be required to undergo Garda research, develop health resources for various vetting. target populations, appraise public policy and develop policies to promote population health. Please visit A 10-week work placement is completed following www.itsligo.ie the second semester. for more information about Add-on courses

All Add-on courses are one year in Duration

Faculty of Science 147 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO Code: SG447 Health Science and CAO Points: 321 Duration: 4 Years Physical Activity Number of Places: 16 Work Placement: Yes

What is health science and physical activity? The understanding and promotion of an active lifestyle, proper nutrition and the positive impact it has on people’s lives, forms the basis of this degree. Programme Description: The programme aims to produce graduates with a strong academic base in health science disciplines related to physical activity and exercise.

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Students will have the capacity Microbiology, Research Methods, Graduate Destinations: to apply knowledge and skills Biomechanics of Human Graduates may work in a to direct and support the Movement and Promoting wide range of areas related to general population, distinct Healthy Behaviours. health and physical activity, population groups and those Year Three: Students study including sports development, managing chronic conditions, specialist streams in more sports science, physical activity through physical activity depth. These include Resistance promotion, health promotion and and structured exercise Training and Programme Design, physical activity. programmes. The Register of Nutrition, Health Promotion Exercise Professionals (REPS) Students may progress into Practice, Physical Activity across Ireland recognised ‘Fitness postgraduate programmes the Lifespan and Research Instruction’ Award is built into the in various Allied Health Methods. A thesis is completed in programme, thus graduates are Care professions where the the second semester. eligible to register with Ireland’s undergraduate competencies professional body representing Year Four: Students will acquired in Health Science exercise professionals. further specialise in Clinical will complement the chosen Exercise Prescription, Exercise career path. Graduates may Programme Overview: as Medicine, Physical Activity also gain entry to professional Year One: Students acquire Project Management, Applied programmes in allied health practical skills in core subjects, Statistics in Public Health, areas such as Physiotherapy, including Biology, Chemistry, Qualitative Methods for Health Radiography and Occupational Human Anatomy and Physiology, Research, Advanced Facilitation Therapy. Mathematics, Health and and Group Work Skills. Eligible Fitness, Health Communications, students will be able to choose Facilitation & Groupwork Skills, an elective in personal training. Health Promotion, Information A module covering Enterprise Technology, Kinesiology and and Innovation in Health is Exercise Instruction. included, and a 10-week work Year Two: Core subjects in year placement is completed in the one are further developed with second semester. more emphasis on laboratory and practical elements related Special Features: to physical activity and exercise. Register of Exercise Professionals Key modules include Exercise (REPS) Ireland recognized fitness Physiology, Health Psychology, instruction award is built into this Health Biochemistry, Health programme.

148 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 ““It’s not just sitting in a classroom, I prefer the practical learning”

Tara BSc Health Science and Physiology – Year 3

Faculty of Science 149 Bachelor of Science Award: Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO Code: SG435 Health Science CAO Points: 321 Duration: 3 Years and Physiology Number of Places: 64

What is Health Science and Physiology? The effect a healthy lifestyle can have on the body and how it can promote better physical function. Programme Description: The focus of this programme is on understanding, promoting and maintaining health and wellbeing through health behaviours including diet and physical activity. It is the perfect choice for students who have a strong interest in health but may be unsure of what aspect they wish to focus on. www.itsligo.ie/SG435

Modules are aligned to three Year Three: Students study Graduates may progress to the main study strands: Health specialist streams in more one-year add-on BSc (Hons) Promotion, Exercise and depth. These include Resistance in Public Health and Health Nutritional Science, and Research Training & Programme Design, Promotion subject to meeting the Methods for Health. REPS Ireland Human Nutrition, Health eligibility criteria. Graduates have recognised ‘Fitness Instruction’ Statistics and Data Analysis, also gained entry to professional Award is embedded into the Physical Activity across the degrees in allied health programme. Lifespan and Health Promotion areas such as Physiotherapy, Practice. A thesis is completed in Radiography and Occupational Programme overview: the second semester. Therapy, both in Ireland and Year One: Students acquire abroad. practical skills in core subjects, Special Features: including Biology, Human Graduates from the BSc. Graduate Story: Anatomy and Physiology, Health Science Physiology are Amy Boyle Carr (Soccer Sports Health and Fitness, Health automatically eligible to apply Scholar) plays for the Republic of Communications, Health to become an International Ireland U19 while studying Health Promotion, Facilitation & Union for Health Promotion and Science and Physiology at IT Groupwork Skills and Kinesiology Education (IUHPE) Registered Sligo. To understand her training and Exercise Instruction. Health Promotion Practitioner. regime and commitment to study, This means that graduates of go to www.itsligo.ie/Amy Year Two: Core subjects in year the combined programmes have one are further advanced placing qualifications that are recognised more emphasis on laboratory worldwide. and practical elements related to health and physical activity. Graduate Destinations: Key modules include Exercise Graduates work in the voluntary Physiology, Health Psychology, and state sectors in areas Health Biochemistry, Health which include youth work, Microbiology, Research Methods, sports development, physical Biomechanics of Human activity, health promotion and Movement and Promoting health research. Private sector Healthy Behaviours. opportunities also exist in a wide variety of areas.

150 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Honours Degree (Level 8) Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Bachelor of Science CAO Code: Level 8: SG443 Human Nutrition Level 7: SG434 CAO Points: Level 8: 367 Level 7: 297 What is Human Nutrition? This refers to the study of how Duration: 3/4 Years food and diet support human life and can aid our overall Class size: 32 health and wellbeing. Work Placement: Yes Programme Description: Our BSc (Hons) in Human Erasmus+: Yes Nutrition is a practical-based programme that has been designed to address relevant present day and emerging issues. The programme explores the relationship between L8: www.itsligo.ie/SG443 nutrition and how good health can be promoted by L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG434 following a healthy diet.

Clinical studies on a wide variety nutrition and current issues in Graduate Story: of diseases and conditions are food and nutrition. They also This programme gave me used to highlight contemporary complete a research project and ““ the opportunity to complete issues in human health, while a four-month placement in the a clinical research project a work placement will allow last semester to continue their on anorexia nervosa in Sligo students to specialise according development in an area related to university hospital, in addition to their interests. food and nutrition. I was able to obtain a clinical Programme overview: Graduate Destinations: placement in my final semester and here the knowledge and Year One: In first year, students Graduates will be able to use skills that were developed will cover all the sciences the experience and knowledge during the course are being including human biology and gained in this course to work in put to practice, including chemistry, along with modules food/nutrition-related industries the clinical nutrition, public on mathematics and information in relation to human nutrition health nutrition and advanced technology. Study of nutrition (such as research, product nutrition modules. This course and the foundations of health development, food safety, covers all areas of nutrition promotion introduce students to regulation, consumer information and food including industry, the course’s core subject matter. and marketing). Graduates clinical and marketing aspects are also qualified for a variety Year Two: Explores Nutritional of nutrition preparing you for of roles in health promotion Biochemistry, Health Psychology whatever area you choose to and public health nutrition and Nutrition through the life pursue in the future. or they may also progress to ” stages and various modules postgraduate research in human related to the science of food. Ciara O’Meara, nutrition, dietetics and related BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition 2018 Year Three: As the programme disciplines. Currently studying MSc Human continues, the emphasis is on Nutrition and Dietetics, UL a range of specialised nutrition subjects, including Advanced Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Sports and Exercise Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition. The final year (for Level 8) sees students continue their studies in the area of clinical nutrition and are introduced to modules in global nutrition, molecular

Faculty of Science 151 ““This course is an alternative way into the applied therapies, like Physiotherapy or Speech and Language”

Amy BSc Health Science and Physiology – Year 3

152 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 New Award: Higher Certificate of Science Higher Certificate (Level 6) CAO Code: SG406 Health and CAO Points: Published in Aug 2019 Exercise Science Duration: 2 Years Work Placement: Yes What is Health and Exercise Science? It refers to the study of human movement and nutrition. Programme Description: This programme aims to provide graduates with an excellent foundation for many careers in the physical activity and health sector. Students will acquire a unique blend of practical skills and knowledge in a broad range of health-related fields which will enable them to make informed decisions about specialist areas www.itsligo.ie/SG406 for further study.

Programme Overview: Graduate Destinations: Graduates can gain direct entry onto the Bachelor of Science Year One: Students acquire This programme provides (Level 7) Health Science and practical skills in core subjects, graduates with a pathway to Physiology or Bachelor of including Biology, Chemistry, progress to degree level courses Science (Level 8) in Health Human Anatomy and Physiology, in allied health professions Science and Physical Activity. Mathematics, Health and such as; physiotherapy, Fitness, Health Communications, occupational therapy, speech Level 7 graduates can decide Facilitation & Groupwork Skills, and language therapy, sports to complete their studies in the Health promotion, Information science, sports rehabilitation, Bachelor of Science in Public Technology, Kinesiology and diagnostic radiography, clinical Health and Health Promotion Exercise Instruction. measurement and other health- (Level 8, one-year add-on). related disciplines. Graduates Year Two: Core subjects in year may be employed in the health one are further developed with and exercise industry. more emphasis on laboratory and practical elements related to physical activity and exercise. Key modules include Exercise Physiology, Health Psychology, Health Biochemistry, Health Microbiology, Research Methods, Biomechanics of Human Movement and Promoting Healthy Behaviours.

Faculty of Science 153 .Department of. .Life Sciences.

Head of Department: James Brennan

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SG436 BSc Biomedical Science L7 155

SG448 BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation L8 156 and Analysis

SG437 BSc Forensic Investigation L7 156 and Analysis

SG449 BSc (Hons) Medical L8 158 Biotechnology

SG445 BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical L8 159 Science with Drug Development

SG431 BSc Pharmaceutical Science L7 159 with Drug Development

154 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Science Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO Code: SG436 CAO Points: 261 Biomedical Science Duration: 3 Years Class size: 16 Work Placement: Yes

What is Biomedical Science? Biomedical Science is the scientific study of conditions, diseases, their causes, diagnosis and treatments. Programme Description: This programme gives graduates contemporary skills in biomedical science, making them highly employable across a range of medical and pharmaceutical sectors in Ireland and abroad.

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Not only do students get their Year Two: Students knowledge of the BSc (Hons) in Medical foundation in biology, chemistry, and technical skills in the Biotechnology. Following this, physics and mathematics but biological field are developed graduates can also continue on to they are exposed to innovative as the programme progresses M.Sc. or doctoral studies. new processes and technologies and they are introduced to used in the medical device Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Graduate Story: industry today. Immunology, Medical Devices and ““As a mature science student, Biomedical Applications in year I embarked a new career path Unique and interactive teaching two. when I enrolled in the Medical methods are used on the Biotechnology degree course programme, including the use Year Three: The final year sees at IT Sligo. Every student of social networking, game- students study cell culture I met during my time at IT based learning, industrial applications, immunodiagnostics Sligo helped me develop my workshops and field visits to and the medical device industry. new career as a scientist target industries and employers. There is also a work placement in in one way or another. Now We also understand the either an industrial or a research I’m working with AbbVie, importance of transferrable setting. Ireland’s number one bio- skills and introduce students to pharmaceutical company. data presentation, information Special Features: ” sourcing and scientific technical There is an placement in industry Tara Saunder, writing, expanding their in the summer of year 3 for BSc, Medical Biotechnology knowledge and understanding of students. This helps prepare Pharmacovigilance & Medical the sector. them for the professional Information Specialist working environment. Programme Overview: Ireland and Malta, AbbVie Limited Year One: The first year focuses Graduate Destinations: on developing students’ core Graduates from this programme scientific skills and building work across many biomedical a foundation of knowledge in based industries including the scientific disciplines of diagnostics, medical devices, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and biopharmaceuticals. They and Mathematics. Students are gain roles as technologists, also introduced to the basics lab and process assistants, of Biomedical Science and its instrumentation scientists, cell applications. culture scientists and protein and drug analysts. Graduates may progress to the final year

Faculty of Science 155 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) Bachelor of Science Ordinary Degree (Level 7) CAO Code: Forensic Investigation Level 8: SG448 Level 7: SG437 and Analysis CAO Points: Level 8: 307 Level 7: 240 What is Forensic Investigation and Analysis? It Duration: 3/4 Years encompasses the application of a forensic investigative Class size: 25 approach using advanced analytical science for the Work placement: Yes provision of scientific data and evidence. The underlying Professional accreditation: Yes analytical science combines forensic, biological, chemical, communication and information technology skills. These skills can be applied to the investigation of crime, testing L8: www.itsligo.ie/SG448 for toxins or illicit drugs, DNA profiling or statistical L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG437 analysis. Year Two and Three: First year Graduate Story: Programme Description: modules are studied more My qualification has led me Student learn both forensic in-depth as the programme ““ to gain employment as a and analytical science through progresses with added Chromatography Engineer a range biology and chemistry subjects such as Crime Scene with the second largest modules. A major focus of the Investigation and Management mushroom provider in programme is the development and Instrumentation used for the world. The analytical of excellent practical analytical Forensic Analysis, Genetics, background I received at IT science skills which are in great Molecular Biology, Statistics and Sligo gave me the confidence demand by employers and for Quality Assurance. and knowledge to succeed in post graduate research. Learning my daily role. Retuning to IT experiences include simulated Year Four: This final year focuses Sligo as a mature student was crime scenes with practicing on high level investigative, daunting, however, the college forensic investigators; training in observational, evidence welcomes all ages with open molecular biology techniques for interpretation, research and arms with very approachable the development of DNA profiles; crime scene management skills. lecturers who are always collection and chemical analysis Students will complete their work willing to help you. of gunshot residue; learning how experience, presentation and ” to test for toxins and illicit drugs; forensic based research project Catriona Reilly, work experience; expert witness in this year. Chromatography Engineer, training and activities to enhance Graduate Destinations: Monaghan Mushrooms communication skills; projects Many graduates of the level BSc (Hons) in Forensic involving information technology 8 programme have gone on Investigation and Analysis 2016 and advanced scientific to complete MSc and PhD instrumentation. postgraduate projects. If you’re Programme overview: looking to enter employment Professional Accreditation: Year One: Students are provided straight away, a broad range with a solid foundation in of options are available with Biology, Chemistry, Physics many past graduates gaining and Mathematics, as well internships and employment with as introductory modules in large companies such as Abbott Information Technologies, Laboratories, Abbvie, Coke-Cola, Criminal Justice and Forensic and Alergan. Science.

156 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 ““It’s not a big college, it’s being part of a small group. The lecturers always help when needed”

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Faculty of Science 157 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Award: Honours Degree (Level 8) CAO Code: SG449 Medical Biotechnology CAO Points: 349 Duration: 4 Years Class size: 32 Work Placement: Yes What is Medical Biotechnology? Medical Biotechnology is the application of biological systems for medical and industrial uses. Programme Description: Did you ever wonder how diseases are diagnosed in hospital labs or where diabetic insulin comes from? Did you know that many modern-day drugs for cancer and rheumatoid arthritis are produced using biological systems? www.itsligo.ie/SG449

Medical biotechnology is a and Mathematics. Students are Institute for Bioprocessing revolutionary industry that also introduced to the basics of Research & Training (NIBRT) in has had a major impact on the Medical Biotechnology and its Dublin, which gives them key production of drugs, hormones uses. skills and competencies for and diagnostics over the last working in the Biopharmaceutical Year Two: Students’ knowledge 20 years. This programme industry. and technical skills in the gives graduates access to the biological field are developed latest industry innovations Graduate Destinations: as the programme progresses and advancements, teaching Graduates from this programme and they are introduced to areas them skills needed to gain work across many bio- such as Molecular Biology, employment in the biotechnology, based industries including Microbiology and Medical biopharmaceutical, diagnostics biopharmaceutical, diagnostics, Devices. and medical device industries in and medical devices. They Ireland and abroad. Year Three: Students study cell gain roles as technologists, culture and the medical device instrumentation scientists, Innovative teaching methods industry. There is also a work process technicians, cell culture are used on the programme, placement in either an industrial scientists and protein and drug including the use of social or a research setting at the end analysts. Many graduates also networking, game-based of year three. pursue M.Sc.’s or doctoral learning, industrial workshops research in IT Sligo or in other and visits to target industries and Year Four: In the final year, focus higher education Institutions. employers. We also recognise moves to the biopharmaceutical the importance of transferrable industry and its role today. While many enter industry as skills such as data presentation, Students also complete a basic grade scientists, it is noted information sourcing and research project on a specific that many gain promotions within scientific technical writing which area of interest. the industry in short periods of allow students to broaden their time (e.g. 2yr.) employment possibilities. Special Features: There is an industrial placement Programme Overview: in the summer of year 3 for Year One: The first year focuses students. This helps prepare on developing students’ core them for the professional scientific skills and building working environment. In year a foundation of knowledge in 4, students also gain training Biology, Chemistry, Physics experience at the National

158 IT Sligo Prospectus 2020 Award: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Honours Degree (Level 8) Ordinary Degree (level 7) Bachelor of Science CAO Code: Level 8: SG445 Pharmaceutical Science Level 7: SG431 CAO Points: with Drug Development Level 8: 319 Level 7: 268 Duration: 3/4 Years What is Pharmaceutical Science? Pharmaceutical Science Class size: combines a range of scientific subjects that are vital in the Work Placement: Yes development, discovery a processing and manufacturing Erasmus+: Yes of different drugs and therapies. Programme Description: The overall philosophy of the programme is to produce science graduates who L8: www.itsligo.ie/SG445 can assume positions of responsibility in the area of L7: www.itsligo.ie/SG431 pharmaceutical science.

This is a multidisciplinary Year Three: Level 8 students programme, allowing students complete a work placement in to develop a range of skills, Ireland or abroad. This can last covering scientific, engineering, for four months or for a full year. regulatory and quality issues, Year Four (Level 8): Students as well as delivering excellent study modules at an advanced communication skills. level. A final year project Modules are based around the allows them to make use of core pharmaceutical sciences, the knowledge and skills they but with emphasis also placed on have gained throughout the modern technology and advances programme. within the sector. Graduate Destinations: Programme Overview: Graduates work in Year One: First year focuses the pharmaceutical, on building a foundation in biopharmaceutical, biomedical the core science subjects, as and medical device sectors in the many students have not studied areas of legislation/ regulatory Chemistry, Physics or Biology at affairs, formulation, analysis, Leaving Certificate level. validation, production and quality systems. Year Two: In second year, the core sciences are developed, Level 7 graduates may progress building on the foundation laid on to the fourth year of the BSc down in first year. The emphasis (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science is on applying the knowledge with Drug Development at IT gained in the first two years to Sligo. Level 8 graduates may the needs of the pharmaceutical progress to Masters Degree or sector. PhD programmes across a range of disciplines. They can also progress to the pharmacy degree programme in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).

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How to Apply →→ CAO Re-opens for late *Some courses do not require Application on 5th March Mathematics as an entry All applications for entry to the requirement, while others →→ 1st May at 5:15pm: first year of IT Sligo’s full-time have certain exemptions or Late Application Closing Date undergraduate courses are made honours requirements – please through the Central Applications →→ 5th May to 1st July at 5:15pm: see section on Mathematics Office (CAO). Applications Change of Mind Date requirements. open during November for →→ Round 1 OffersMid-August CAO points are allocated for courses starting in September Available Places/Clearing Leaving Certificate grades of the following year. Detailed H1-H8 and O1-O8 as follows: information on how to apply is available at www.CAO.ie How Do I Apply? Higher % CAO Level Marks Points Main Application Types: About the H1 90 - 100 100 CAO System 1. Irish Leaving Certificate H2 80 < 90 88 2. FETAC and QQI applicants H3 70 < 80 77 The CAO application system works as 3. GCE and GCSE or School H4 60 < 70 66 leavers from other EU follows: H5 50 < 60 56 countries Using a single application, you H6 40 < 50 46 Mature Applicants may choose up to twenty courses 4. H7 30 < 40 37 – ten at Level 8 and ten at Level 7 5. International Applicants and Level 6. Your choices on one H8 0 < 30 0 list do not affect your choices on 1. Irish Leaving the other; you may receive two Certificate Ordinary % CAO independent course offers, one Requirements Level Marks Points from each list. It is extremely and Points O1 90 - 100 56 important to list your choices Higher Certificate (Level 6) and in order of genuine preference O2 80 < 90 46 Ordinary Degree (Level 7) in each category. For more O3 70 < 80 37 information, see www.CAO.ie →→ Five grade O6/H7. Leaving O4 60 < 70 28 Certificate subjects must Key CAO Dates: include Mathematics* and O5 50 < 60 20 English or Irish. →→ 5th November at 12:00pm: O6 40 < 50 12 CAO Application Season Honours Degree (Level 8) O7 30 < 40 0 Opens →→ Four grade O6/H7 and two O8 0 < 30 0 →→ 20th January at 5:15pm: grade H5. Leaving Certificate Online Discounted Application subjects must include Bonus points for closes Mathematics* and English or Mathematics Irish. We require a minimum →→ 1st February at 5:15pm: of 160 points for all Level 8 25 additional points will be Application Deadline courses. awarded for higher level Mathematics at grades H6 and above.

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LCVP Scoring system for eligible offers to applicants who have applicants who hold QQI FET/ achieved sufficient points for LCVP modules can be counted FETAC Awards their chosen courses towards the as one of the passes required end of August. when considering LCE entry A full QQI FET/FETAC Level 5 requirements for IT Sligo or 6 major award will have a Applicants are expected to have courses. CAO points are awarded minimum credit value of 120. at least: as follows: Component awards, or →→ GCSE grade C in English achievement of less than 120 language, and GCSE grade C Level Points credits, do not constitute a full in Mathematics. Distinction 66 award. For Higher Certificate courses Merit 46 All QQI FET/FETAC Level 5 and (Level 6) and Bachelor Degree Pass 28 Level 6 awards will be scored courses (Level 7) using the best 120 credits to →→ As a guide, two A2 at grade deliver a maximum of 390 points 2. FETAC and QQI C are required for entry to regardless of whether they were Applicants Level 7 or equivalent grades achieved before or after the Requirements at BTEC National Diploma introduction of CAS. The scoring and Points Level 3. process is outlined on the CAO The minimum entry website at www.CAO.ie For Honours Bachelor Degree requirements for (Level 8) 3. GCE and GCSE Higher Certificate Course →→ As a guide, three A2 at grade Applicants (NFQ Level 6) and Ordinary Requirements and C or equivalent grades at Degree Course (NFQ Level 7) Points BTEC National Diploma Level 3 or OCR National Level 3. →→ A full QQI FET/FETAC The minimum entry (Level 5 or 6) award. Calculation of CAO points for GCE requirements for applicants from examinations CAO points (similar Honours Degree Course northern ireland (GCE AS, A2, to UCAS Tariff points) are assigned (NFQ Level 8) AVCE, Double Award, BTEC) are: to the exam grades presented →→ Full QQI FET/FETAC (Level 5 or Applicants must have a by candidates who meet the 6) award to include Distinction recognised award at Level minimum entry requirements. grades in at least three. 3 on the UK framework of Points are used to rank applicants. qualifications. GCE AS and A The points required for entry to a For entry to the majority of Level, NVQ Level 3, Advanced particular course are determined courses, a full award may be Diplomas and Vocational by the level of demand on course accumulated over more than one Qualifications Level 3 are places. A combination of A2 and academic year. In such cases, it is recognised qualifications for AS Level grades from different the responsibility of the applicant entry to year 1 at IT Sligo. subjects can be used for point to apply to QQI for a full award. scoring purposes. Applied A Levels (AVCE) are Applicants who hold a full level treated in the same way as A Applied A Levels (AVCE) are 6 award may be eligible to apply Levels. Please provide full details treated in the same way as A2 for entry to year 2 of a cognate of GCE A2 and AS, AVCE, Double Level for entry to IT Sligo. programme. Award, BTEC, etc. in the Part B ‘Special Categories’ section of the application. The CAO will issue

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the calendar year of application. In 2005 the Athena SWAN Charter A Level Institute of Scoring was initiated at first in order Technology, Sligo Applications should be made from 2019 to encourage and recognise through the CAO in the usual commitment to advancing the Best 3 AS Levels Grade way. An information evening for A-Levels (& 4th A-level careers of women in science, where presented) interested applicants is held in technology, engineering, January each year. A mature A* 185 74 maths and medicine (STEMM) student orientation day is held A 156 62 employment in higher education just before first year classes and research. However, B 131 52 begin, for students who have since then the Athena SWAN been away from education for C 106 42 charter has been broadened to some time. D 84 34 encompass work undertaken in arts, humanities, social sciences, E 63 25 5. International Applicants business and law (AHSSBL), and in professional and support 4. Mature Applicants IT Sligo is a vibrant third level roles, as well as for trans staff institution on the North West IT Sligo welcomes applications and students. The Athena SWAN coast of Ireland for both Irish from mature students. Up to charter now includes actions and international students. 20% of places on courses in the undertaken to address gender At IT Sligo we deliver flexible Institute are reserved for mature equality more widely. contemporary programmes applicants. We recognise the in Engineering, Science and valuable life and work experience Business & Humanities from Applicants with that they bring to the courses Higher Certificate and Bachelor they undertake. Disabilities and Degree courses to taught From your perspective, adding a postgraduate and research Specific Learning qualification to your experience awards by traditional and on-line Difficulties can provide a substantial boost delivery. Many students with disabilities to your career. Even a complete IT Sligo is an Autism friendly access third level education career change is an option; the campus. On the 7th of November, through the standard route. days of people following one IT Sligo committed to partnering career path and staying with with the AsIam organisation to DARE Programme one employer throughout their develop a series of principles that working lives are long gone. IT Sligo is part of the Disability underpin the colleges purpose Access Route to Education You might now be at a stage for its students with Autism, (DARE). This is a third level when you have a clearer idea of this is a three-year journey with admissions scheme which what you want to do than when AsIAm. offers places on reduced points you first left school. Whatever to applicants with disabilities. your current situation and future In order to be considered for a aims, it’s never too late to benefit Athena Swan place, you must apply to the CAO from a third level education. IT Sligo is committed in by 1st February. By 1st March, The sole criterion for addressing gender in-balance you must indicate your wish to be qualification as a mature and equality. As part of this considered for DARE by ticking applicant is age. You are required commitment we recently signed ‘Yes’ to Question 1. You must also to be over 23 on 1st January of up to the Athena SWAN charter. complete Section A (Questions

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1-5) of the Supplementary →→ Information and referrals Mathematics Entry Information Form. You must to other student support return the fully completed, services in the college. Requirements signed and stamped Evidence of Disability (Section C) to the CAO Mathematics by 15th March. English Requirements All applicants must achieve Proficiency In general, a minimum of B2 in at least the minimum entry All lectures, tutorials and Foundation Mathematics (Leaving requirements for any course. practical work are delivered Certificate) or a Mathematics through English. It is vitally module in QQI/FETAC or GCSE Go to: important that students who are grade C in Mathematics. www.accesscollege.ie/dare not native English speakers have the required standard on entry to Exceptions to the Mathematics HEAR Programme ensure they gain maximum value from their time at IT Sligo. If an Requirements IT Sligo is part of the Higher applicant does not have a Level The courses listed below do not Education Access Route (HEAR). 5 qualification in English, the require Mathematics, regardless This is a college scheme which required minimum proficiency of what type of applicant you offers places on reduced points score in English for entry to IT are or what qualification you and with extra college support Sligo is: hold. For Leaving Certificate to school leavers from socio- Applicants; this subject can be economically disadvantaged Under Post English replaced with another Leaving backgrounds who are resident in Graduate Graduate Certificate subject for points the Republic of Ireland. For more IELTS 5.5 6.0 calculation. information please go to TOEFL 513 550 www.accesscollege.ie/hear Paper Course Level Code The HEAR programme offers a L8 & SG245 & TOEFL IBT 65 80 Creative Design variety of academic, personal L7 SG232 TOEFL CBT 183 210 and social supports, including: Early Childhood L8 SG242 Care and Education →→ An orientation programme to TOEIC 605 780 introduce you to college Cambridge English and FCE FCE L8 SG247 Exam Psychology →→ Workshops to help with L8 & SG244 & ETAPP B+ C1 Fine Art essay-writing, study skills, L7 SG231 time management and money Performing Arts L8 SG241 management The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is an Performing Arts →→ A dedicated support officer to L7 SG236 English test used by universities, (Acting) help facilitate the transition to colleges and governments Performing Arts college life L7 SG235 around the world. For university (Theatre Design) →→ Possible financial assistance entry, the PTE Academic Social Care L8 SG243 when available recommend a minimum score Practice of 51 or more for undergraduate Sociology →→ A peer-mentoring L8 SG248 entry and a minimum of 57 or and Politics programme above for postgraduate. Writing and L8 SG249 Literature

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Other exceptions Mathematics requirements for Student Fees to the Mathematics Engineering L8 Honours Degree and Grants Requirements Please note that a minimum of a Foundation Mathematics is not grade H5 in Leaving Certificate Fees and Grants accepted for entry to any of the Mathematics, or equivalent, is A Student Contribution School of Engineering and Design required for the following courses: (registration) fee of €3,000 courses, except: Course Level Code (2020/21) is payable by all students who do not qualify for Course Level Code BEng (Hons) in L8 SG343 Quantity Surveying a grant or scholarship. SUSI Construction Project (Student Universal Support L8 SG346 BEng (Hons) Management And in Mechanical L8 TBC Ireland) provides financial Applied Technology Engineering support to eligible students.

Applied BEng (Hons) in There are two elements Construction L6 SG308 Mechatronic L8 TBC to the student grant – a Technology Engineering maintenance grant and a fee Advanced Wood BEng (Hons) in Civil grant. A maintenance grant is a and Sustainable L8 SG342 L7 SG332 Engineering Building contribution towards living costs. Technology For students who do not A fee grant can cover: Computing L8 SG246 have a H5 grade in Higher All or part of the Student Level Mathematics, IT Sligo →→ Computing: App Contribution fee Design and User L8 SG250 has a special Mathematics Experience (UX) Examination, which is equivalent →→ Costs of essential field trips. Computing: to Higher Level Mathematics. For Computer Students who qualify for a L8 SG253 further information, please visit Networks L7 SG137 maintenance grant will usually and Cloud www.itsligo.ie Infrastructure qualify for a fee grant. If you don’t qualify for a maintenance grant, Computing: Games Alternative Maths Exam L7 SG131 Development you may qualify for a partial fee IT Sligo will hold an Alternative grant if your family’s reckonable Computing: Smart L8 SG251 Maths Exam to satisfy Technologies income is below certain limits. matriculation requirements Computing: L8 SG252 in August 2020 to facilitate Fees and Grants for Software L7 SG136 Development students who did not obtain a Students from Northern pass in Ordinary Maths in the Ireland or Great Britain Interior Leaving Certificate. Dates will be Architecture and L7 SG331 Students from Northern Ireland Design confirmed onwww.itsligo.ie . The or Great Britain do not have to examination is free of charge. pay tuition fees to study in the Interested applicants can book a Republic of Ireland (because they place by emailing are paid by the Irish government). [email protected]. However, they do have to pay the Student Contribution fee of €3,000 (2020/21). A Student Contribution Loan can be secured to cover this upfront cost. Student loans and grants in the United

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Kingdom are primarily provided under separate cover marked Performing Arts (Theatre SG235 by the government through the ‘Confidential’ to the Student Design) Student Loans Company. Affairs Manager, IT Sligo, Performing Arts SG241 Ash Lane, Sligo, outlining the Student loans are low-interest details of their conviction and Public Health & Health and partly means tested. Unlike Add-On the courses in which they Promotion a grant however, the money are interested in attending. Social Care Practice SG243 must be paid back eventually. Applications will be processed The Student Loans Company Sport with Business SG147 in accordance with the IT Sligo decides if you are eligible for a Tourism with Event Criminal Convictions Policy SG135 loan and if so, how much you can Management available on itsligo.ie get. Applicants should contact their Local Education and Library The on-going participation of Board or visit these websites for any student who acquires a Course Code more information: conviction while undergoing any Tourism with Event SG148 www.slc.co.uk OR course at the Institute will be Management www.studentfinanceni.co.uk subject to review in accordance English and Psychology SG247 with this policy. Sociology and Politics SG248

Criminal Garda Vetting Writing and Literature SG249 Convictions and A number of courses at IT Sligo Certificate in Introductory Student Vetting require students to undertake Counselling Skills Online work placements that will bring Policy This list is subject to review as them into contact with children necessary. In addition, IT Sligo and/or vulnerable adults and in Criminal Convictions may require any student of the which they will assume positions Institute to undergo Garda vetting. IT Sligo is committed to of trust. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity protecting the safety of those Vaccination Requirement and is keen to encourage a children and vulnerable adults. IT diverse student population Sligo will use the National Vetting Hepatitis B vaccination will be with a wide range of talents, Bureau as part of the assessment required for work placement on backgrounds and experiences. process for entry to the relevant certain courses. We will consider applications programmes in accordance for admission on the basis of the with the IT Sligo Student Vetting Physical Testing qualifications, skills, abilities Policy. Physical Health Screening Policy. and personal qualities of the Some courses offered by IT Sligo applicant. We acknowledge Course Code include practical modules that the critical role of education Applied Sport with SG134 consist of physical exercise. in the rehabilitative process, Business Our policy is to ensure that you and having a criminal record Early Childhood Care and participate in physical exercise will not necessarily debar an SG242 Education at a level which suits you best. applicant unless the nature and Health Science and At Induction, students for these seriousness of the offence in SG447 Physical Activity programmes fill out a simple question makes it inappropriate Health Science and self-assessment questionnaire. for them to be admitted. SG435 Physiology The information provided will Applicants with a criminal Performing Arts (Acting) SG236 be treated as confidential and record should send notification will be reviewed by our health

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services staff. You may be Acknowledgements invited for a follow-up medical assessment before participating →→ Produced by IT Sligo in the physical exercise elements Marketing Office, (with of your course. The purpose of particular thanks to Bernard this assessment is to identify the Martin and Jamie Keaveney) level of physical exercise best →→ Design by Wonder Works suited to your abilities. →→ Printed by GPS Disclaimer →→ Photography by Tadgh We have taken great care in Conway, Aidan Haughey, compiling the information Rosie Gilleece, James contained in this prospectus, Connolly, Sean Mullery which we believe to be accurate →→ Front cover image by Donal at the time of going to print. Murphy Photography However the provision of When you have finished with this courses, facilities, accreditation prospectus please recycle it. and other arrangements described in the prospectus are regularly reviewed and may with good reason be subject to change without notice. We recommend that you check the IT Sligo website www.itsligo.ie for the most up to date information before making an application.

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IT Sligo Access Office: Counsellor: Reception: T: +353 (0)71 93 05381 T: +353 (0)71 93 05463 T: +353 (0)71 93 05222 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: [email protected]

Admissions Learning Faculty of Office: Support: Business and T: +353 (0)71 93 18510 T: +353 (0)71 91 55400 Social Sciences: E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +353 (0)71 91 55249 F: +353 (0)71 91 60475

Examinations HEAR Faculty of Desk: Programme: Engineering T: +353 (0)71 91 37316 T: +353 (0)71 91 37355 and Design: E: [email protected] T: +353 (0)71 91 55830

Schools Liaison: Accommodation: Faculty T: +353 (0)71 93 18510 T: +353 (0)71 91 41887 of Science: E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +353 (0)71 91 55830

International Students’ Office: Union: T: +353 (0)71 91 55384 T: +353 (0)71 91 41887 F: +353 (0)71 91 37235 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Student Health Service: Support: T: +353 (0)71 93 05463 T: +353 (0)71 93 07369 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

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A Creative Design...... 95 F Access Office...... 52 Criminal Convictions...... 167 Faculty of Business Accommodation...... 58 & Social Sciences...... 63 D Accounting...... 66 Faculty of Engineering & Design.....91 DARE Programme...... 164 Acting...... 102 Faculty of Science...... 135 Department of Business...... 64 Admissions Office...... 52 Fees...... 166 Department of Civil Agri-Food Science...... 138 FETAC...... 163 Engineering and Construction..... 116 App Design...... 108 Finance & Investment...... 71 Department of Computing Financial Support...... 53/166 Applied Archaeology...... 139 and Electronic Engineering...... 106 Fine Art...... 96 Applied Sport with Business...... 76 Department of Apprenticeships...... 28 Environmental Science...... 136 Forensic Investigation & Analysis...... 156 Archaeology...... 139 Department of Health and Further Education...... 30 Architecture...... 94 Nutritional Sciences...... 146 Department of Life Sciences...... 154 Art...... 96 G Assistive Technology...... 52 Department of Marketing, Tourism and Sport...... 74 Games Development...... 114 Autism...... 164 Department of Mechanical and Garda Vetting...... 167 Manufacturing Engineering...... 126 B GCE...... 163 Department of GCSE...... 163 Biomedical Science...... 155 Mechatronic Engineering...... 130 General Entry...... 162 Biotechnology...... 158 Department of Social Sciences...... 84 Grants...... 166 Bonus Points...... 162 Design...... 99 Guidance Counsellors...... 52 Btech Qualification...... 163 Digs...... 58 Gym...... 42 Building Technology...... 118 Disabilities...... 52 Bursary...... 17 Doctor...... 52 H Bus Routes...... 56 Drug Development...... 159 Health...... 52 Business...... 64 Health & Exercise Science...... 153 Business Administration...... 70 E Health & Safety...... 141 Early Childhood Care...... 85 Health Science...... 148 C Education...... 85 HEAR Programme...... 165 Campus Tour...... 38 Electronic Engineering...... 112 How to Apply...... 162 CAO Application...... 162 Engineering...... 91 Human Nutrition...... 151 Car (Travel by)...... 56 English...... 86 Careers Office...... 52 English Proficiency...... 165 I Chaplaincy...... 52 English Support, for speakers Important Dates...... 38 Civil Engineering...... 121 of other languages...... 165 Induction...... 52 Chaplin...... 52 Entry Requirements...... 162 Interior Architecture...... 99 Cloud Infrastructure...... 109 Environmental Science...... 140 Interior Design...... 99 Clubs & Societies...... 45 Epilepsy...... 28 International Marketing...... 77 Computing...... 110 EU Students...... 23 International Students...... 22/164 Construction...... 120 Event Management...... 81 IT Services...... 50 Construction Economics...... 123 Examinations Office...... 169 Contact us...... 169 Exercise Science...... 153 Counsellor...... 52

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K Physical Testing...... 167 Susi...... 166 Key Dates...... 172 Physiology...... 150 Sustainable Building...... 118 PLC...... 162 L Politics...... 88 T Landlords...... 58 Postgraduate ...... 35 Technology...... 124 Languages...... 77 Precision Engineering...... 129 Theatre Design...... 103 LCVP...... 163 President's Bursary...... 35 Tourism...... 81 Learning Difficulties...... 164 Private Rental...... 58 Train...... 56 Learning Support...... 52 Project Management...... 124 Transport...... 56 Leaving Certificate Psychology...... 86 Tuition Fees...... 166 Requirement...... 162 Library...... 48 Q U Literature...... 104 QQI...... 163 User Experience...... 108 Living in Sligo...... 60 Quantity Surveying...... 125 UX...... 108

M R V Maintenance Grant...... 166 Rail...... 56 Vaccination Requirement...... 167 Map...... 57 Registration...... 166 Visit us...... 38 Marketing...... 78 Religious needs...... 52 Maths Requirements...... 162 Research...... 35 W Welfare...... 52 Maths Support...... 50 Woodwork...... 118 Mature Applicants...... 54/164 S Work Placement...... 26 Mechanical Engineering...... 128 Safety & Health...... 141 Writing...... 104 Mechatronics...... 133 Sales...... 64 Writing Support...... 50 Medical Biotechnology...... 158 Scholarships...... 44/166 Medical Services...... 52 School Visits...... 38 Schools Liaison...... 169 Y Yeats Academy of Arts, N Science...... 135 Design & Architecture...... 93 Networking...... 109 Self Driving Cars...... 19 Northern Ireland Students...... 163 Shared Houses...... 58 Nurse...... 52 Smart Technologies...... 111 Nutrition...... 151 Social Care Practice...... 87 Social Sciences...... 84 O Sociology...... 88 Occupational Safety & Health...... 141 Software Development...... 115 Office Administration...... 72 Special Maths Exam...... 166 Online Learning...... 28 Sport...... 42 Open Day...... 38 Sport with Business...... 80 Sports Scholarships...... 44 P Student Contribution Fee...... 166 Parking...... 56 Student Mentoring...... 53 Performing Art...... 100 Student Support...... 52 Pharmaceutical Science...... 159 Students Union...... 54 Physical Activity...... 148

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Should you have further Open Day Dates questions after reading this prospectus, please Thursday 17 October 2019. get in touch: – Discover your Options.

Admissions Enquiries 10am – 2pm. T: + 353 71 93 18510 E: [email protected] Tuesday 14 January 2020. General Enquiries – Make your Choice. /Switchboard 5pm – 8pm. T: +353 71 915 5222 E: [email protected] Saturday 4 April 2020. – Be a Student for a Day. 10am – 2pm.

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