Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/19

Exceptional on-campus village style accommodation

Work experience as part of every degree

Largest international exchange programme in Ireland

Ireland’s Sporting Campus

Affordable living for a better student experience

Our graduate employment rate is consistently higher than the national average

2,500 international students from over 100 countries

Five–star ranking for teaching, innovation, internationalisation

Welcome to the University of Limerick of the University to Welcome and employability 1 Course Finder - by subject area

ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PAGE LM002 Arts (Common Entry) 62 LM020 Law and Accounting 84 LM028 Criminal Justice 86 LM029 Law Plus 88 LM038 Psychology and Sociology 92 LM039 Journalism and New Media 94 LM040 European Studies 96 LM044 Applied Languages 98

EDUCATION AND HEALTH SCIENCES PAGE

LM038 Psychology and Sociology 92 LM089 Sport and Exercise Sciences 102 LM090 Physical Education 104 LM092 Science with concurrent Teacher Education (Biology and Chemistry or Physics or Agric. Science) 106 LM094 Materials and Architectural Technology 108 LM095 Materials and Engineering Technology 110 LM096 Science with concurrent Teacher Education (Physical Sciences with Chemistry and Physics) 112 LM100 Physiotherapy 114 LM101 Medicine/Surgery (Graduate Entry) 116 LM102 Psychology 120 LM103 Paramedic Studies 122 LM150 Nursing (General) 124 LM152 Nursing (Mental Health) 126 LM154 Nursing (Intellectual Disability) 128 LM156 Midwifery 130

IRISH WORLD ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND DANCE PAGE

LM026 Performing Arts 134

KEMMY BUSINESS SCHOOL PAGE LM020 Law and Accounting 84 LM050 Business Studies (including Business with a language) 138 LM056 International Business 142 LM063 Technology Management 152

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PAGE LM058 Financial Mathematics 150 LM063 Technology Management 152 LM068 Food Science and Health 154 LM076 Product Design and Technology 156 LM077 Aeronautical Engineering 158 LM082 Construction Management and Engineering 160 LM093 Equine Science 162 LM099 Architecture 164 LM115 Chemical and Biochemical Engineering 166 LM116 Engineering (Common Entry) 168 Biomedical Engineering 170 NOTE: The contents of this Annual Course Guide are for information purposes only and should not be viewed as the basis of a contract between a student and the University. All information is correct at the time of print. No guarantee is given that courses, syllabuses, awards, fees or regulations may not be altered, cancelled or otherwise amended at any time. 2 Course Finder - by subject area

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PAGE Mechanical Engineering 172 Civil Engineering 174 Design and Manufacture 176 LM118 Electronic and Computer Engineering 178 LM120 Aircraft Maintenance and Airworthiness Engineering 180 LM121 Computing Technologies (Common Entry) 182 Computer Systems 184 Computer Games Development 186 Mobile Communications and Security 188 LM122 Creative Media and Interaction Design (Common Entry) 190 Digital Media Design 192 Music, Media and Performance Technology 194 LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry) 196 Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry 198 Industrial Biochemistry 200 Environmental Science 202 Bioscience 204 LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry) 206 Mathematical Sciences 208 Mathematics and Physics 210 Economics and Mathematical Sciences 212 LM125 Physics (Common Entry) 214 Applied Physics 216 Mathematics and Physics 218 LM180 Equine Science (cert/diploma) 220

GENERAL INDEX PAGE

New at UL for 2018 5 Reasons to #StudyAtUL 6 Limerick - the Students’ City 8 UL Accommodation 9 UL Students’ Union 12 UL Clubs and Societies 14 UL Sport 16 Student Supports at UL 22 UL Mature Students 26 Student Volunteering at UL 27 Learning Support at UL 28 UL Cooperative Education 30 UL Careers 31 Study At UL 32 International Education at UL 33 Visit UL 37 UL Student Fees 40 Scholarships and Awards 42 Entry Requirements 50 How To Apply 54 Summary of UL Programmes 56 UL Schools Engagement 59 UL Green Campus 60

3 Welcome to the University of Limerick

Having come this far, you are ready for We are mindful that third-level education a journey of exploration and learning can be daunting and we have in place that will open up before you many new an impressive welcome calendar of possibilities and new horizons. In the events including the ‘First Seven Weeks pages that follow we have sought to Programme’. The first of its kind in Ireland, provide you with information about its aim is to ensure your university course offerings, research opportunities experience gets off to the very best start. and life beyond the classroom that we think you will need in order to make an UL is truly an international institution with informed choice about where you would over 2,500 international students from like to spend your undergraduate years. over 100 countries, making this a very cosmopolitan campus. Our Cooperative The University of Limerick is a university Education programme – one of the with a global reputation, committed to largest in Europe - works with local, the highest standards of excellence in all national and international partners to our academic endeavours. Our inspiring provide work experiences that will lay professors and faculty are dedicated a foundation for future employment. teachers in their fields and global leaders In addition, the opportunities to in research and scholarship. Studying at study abroad at some of the world’s UL is a chance in a lifetime for personal top universities give UL students an development in the broadest sense. UL international education that prepares has many diverse societies and clubs, them to take their place in the global which contribute much to the life and society. fabric of the University and the wider community. UL also offers you an easy pathway to further study, with a broad range of Our students consistently rate us highly postgraduate programmes to enhance for teaching and facilities. In addition, your employability still further. independent assessors have awarded us with a five–star ranking for innovation, We hope that you will choose to join us internationalisation, engagement, at UL and that after your time here you teaching and, importantly, employability. will join the ranks of our alumni whose aspirations have been heightened and UL graduates have enjoyed exceptional whose minds have been broadened. As a employment prospects, even during student you feel a great sense of history, times of economic challenge. UL’s of walking in the footsteps of successful graduate employment rate is consistently graduates, many of whom are helping higher than the national average. This is shape the history and the future of what we like to call the UL Edge and it is Ireland and the wider world. something of which this University is very proud. With warm regards,

Professor Des Fitzgerald President

UL Open Days

2017 Thursday October 19th Friday October 20th 2018 Saturday January 13th www.studyatul.ie

4 New at UL for 2018

Change in Entry Requirements Sports Scholarships Special Mathematics Examination LM120 BSc Aircraft Maintenance The University of Limerick introduced and Airworthiness Sports Scholarships in 2016 to support The Faculty of Science and Engineering With effect from 2018 entry the Leaving elite athletes in pursuing and excelling offer a Special Mathematics Examination Certificate subject Art will no longer be in their sport while also undertaking (Special Maths Exam) in the autumn acceptable in satisfying the specific study at the University of Limerick. The each year. The exam is open to programme requirement for entry to this scholarships are offered at three levels: applicants for programmes within the programme. Gold valued at more than €10,000 per Faculty of Science and Engineering who year; Silver valued at more than €5,000 satisfy all other entry requirements and Restrictions on place – per year and Bronze valued at more than cut-off points but who do not satisfy the LM002 Arts Degree €1,200 per year. Further information is Maths requirement. With effect from 2018 available at www.ul.ie/sportsscholarships entry the Special Maths exam will only be For students of LM002 Arts, places on offered at Higher level. Psychology may be limited from year 1.

5 Reasons to #StudyAtUL

1. Our students get jobs 3. Affordable living at UL 5. First seven weeks programme

Our graduate employment rate is The costs of living and socialising in The “first seven weeks” is an initiative consistently higher than the national Limerick are arguably lower than in many at the University of Limerick designed average. UL graduates have claimed other parts of the country. We provide a to provide strong support to you during titles such as ‘Journalist of the Year’ and wide choice of accommodation, either the very early weeks of your time as a UL ‘Graduate Employee of the Year’. on campus or within easy reach of the student. www.ul.ie/careers University. You can easily walk to college www.facebook.com/first7weeks from where you live. Come and visit 2. Work experience as part of during Open Days and see for yourself! 6. Ireland’s Sporting Campus every degree 4. On-campus accommodation Sport is synonymous with the very fabric “Co-op” facilitates the career of Limerick. UL is home to Munster development of UL students as We have 6 purpose-built student villages Rugby. Our multi-purpose University an integral part of their academic providing more than 2400 rooms on Arena boasts a top class indoor sport programme. Work placement enables campus. There’s a friendly atmosphere facility and the National 50 metre pool. you to “hit the ground running” and gives throughout UL with so many students There are 40 acres of outdoor pitches, you a great platform when making the living on campus. and 4 all-weather 3G synthetic pitches. transition from college to the workplace. www.ul.ie/campuslife Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or www.ul.ie/coop just a fan, there’s always something to get involved in, at Ireland’s Sporting Campus. www.ulsport.ie

6 Reasons to #StudyAtUL

At UL, you’ll find a college experience that will challenge and demand the best of you. In return, you’ll get a top quality education and preparation for life like no other. UL is big enough to keep things interesting, yet small enough to ensure that no one gets lost in the crowd.

7. We want you to get a better job with better pay

We can offer you the most direct route towards achieving your qualification. A UL degree can take you anywhere you want to go. www.ul.ie/courses

8. Our staff want to help you

All our programmes are taught exclusively by experienced academic staff and many have been awarded prizes for Excellence in Teaching. They have published in the top journals in their field and written several textbooks.

9. The UL experience

Fantastic amenities, student organisations, campus events, live bands, DJs, comedians, sports facilities, good food and friends….so many reasons to love life at UL! Remember there’s life outside the lecture theatre. With almost 60 clubs and societies, there are sure to be one or two which are just right for you. www.ulsu.ie/clubssocs

10. UL supports you

We have one-on-one learning centres in Languages, Maths, Science and IT to support to you in your learning of these subjects. At UL, you won’t feel like a number, and you’ll find it easy to fit in and play your part in our campus community.

7 Limerick - affordable living for students

Limerick is currently the most affordable city in Ireland for rental accommodation. According to the Daft.ie Rental Price Report for 2017 Q1 rental prices are 38% lower than the national average.

Limerick is a progressive and thriving city, and an attractive location for students, with over 20,000 young people choosing third level study in Limerick.

To find out more, go to www.ilovelimerick.com

8 UL Accommodation

KEY FACT

The UL campus provides more than 2500 rooms across 6 student villages. Find out more on www.studentliving.ul.ie

Living on campus is Campus Residences one of the best ways to Cappavilla Village: Offering 6 and 4 Plassey Village: Popular with 1st years, enjoy university life. The bedroom ensuite apartments, sharing houses have 8 single bedrooms and a a large kitchen / lounge, it is an ideal large kitchen / living room and 2 showers University of Limerick location for nursing / health therapy and toilets. The houses are grouped has 6 purpose built students as it is a stone’s throw from the around landscaped courtyards creating Health Sciences Building and the Irish a cosy communal atmosphere. Nearby village-style residences World Academy of Music and Dance. is a small shopping centre with a good on the campus which supermarket, pharmacy and Italian pizza Thomond Village: This spectacular pasta deli, Chinese restaurant and bank. offer high quality riverside residence on the banks of the accommodation for River Shannon offers 6 and 4 bedroom Kilmurry Village: Located close to all the ensuite apartments. Residents enjoy sports facilities, Kilmurry Village is the an all-inclusive fee. spectacular views of the River Shannon place to live if you enjoy an early morning and its habitat. The village also features 2 swim or jog or if you are a keen sports There are no extra bedroomed apartments for families and person. Houses sleep 6 / 8 students and bills to worry about. All rooms for impaired mobility. are attractively landscaped around the communal Village Hall which is available villages on campus are Dromroe Village: Dromroe Village is an to the Campus Community for a wide professionally managed attractive apartment complex located choice of social activity. between the Millstream and the River with a residential Shannon. Close to the main teaching Troy Village (off-campus): Located in the manager on site and buildings, Dromroe Village offers 6 Groody area of Castletroy, this village is a bedroomed ensuite apartments all with 15-min walk from the main UL campus. It a full maintenance fully equipped kitchen / lounges. Like offers 3, 5 and 6 bedroom apartments. team on hand. Thomond Village, this village offers 2 bedroomed apartments suitable for Find out more on student families and rooms for www.studentliving.ul.ie impaired mobility.

9 UL Accommodation

1st Years: on campus accommodation is a very good option for 1st years. An allocation of rooms is held for incoming first year students. Applications for accommodation will be open online from February 2018. Thereafter, online applications are waitlisted. Reserve your on- campus accommodation online at www.ul.ie/campuslife

On Campus Accommodation Rental Fees 2017/ 18*

Village Residence Capacity Rates All rental fees are inclusive of UL Sport membership, internet, Cappavilla Village 500 €5,305.50 per annum cable TV, waste disposal, maintenance service and a specified usage of utilities. Thomond Village 500 €5,305.50 per annum Dromroe Village 456 €5,305.50 per annum *Rental fees are based on the period from September 2017 to mid May in 2018. Rental fees normally increase by 5%. Kilmurry Village 525 €4,781.50 per annum Plassey Village 424 €4,061 per annum For further information on pricing and booking information, please visit our website www.campuslife.ul.ie Troy Village 170 €4,061 per annum

Campus Life Services Accommodation Service Typical rates for off-campus accommodation Plassey Campus Centre CLG Lodging 5 day full board from €150.00 per week University of Limerick, Ireland Tel: +353 61 202331 Self Catering rental from €70.00-€80.00 per week Fax: +353 61 202188 sharing house Email: [email protected]

10 Affordable living for a better student experience.

11 UL Students’ Union

What is the Students’ Union?

ULSU is the representative body of all UL students. Every student becomes a member once they enrol. The Union is run by students, is independent of the University and sits as a student voice at over 70 committees.

The Union provides (either directly or through others): • Representation of your concerns • Advice on academic and personal matters • Legal advice • Accommodation advice • Dozens of clubs and societies • Financial aid • Second-hand bookshop • Tickets for all SU-run events and gigs • Photocopying, scanning, printing • Student Travel Cards/bus tickets • Volunteer opportunities • Vending machines • Class hoodies/Wolves merchandise • Common Room, pool tables Find us on facebook • Radio (www.ulfm.ie) • Newspaper (www.anfocal.ie)

You can find out more on the SU website www.ulwolves.ie

12 UL Students’ Union

Here at the UL Students’ Union, we will do all we can to help you enjoy your time here. Among the many services the Students’ Union provides is entertainments (ents). The Students’ Union provides all aspects of entertainment from live bands and DJs, to comedy and theatre and everything in between and beyond.

UL is also famous for its Charity Week where the campus is taken over for a week by the daytime and night time events which raise money for four worthwhile charities. The backbone of UL Ents is the regular events like live bands and comedians.

13 UL Clubs and Societies

Welcome to the wolf pack

For the next four years while you work Join the Wolf Pack by creating an towards your goal of obtaining a degree, account on-line to register with the Club THE best way to maximise your non- or Society of your choice. academic time with new people in fun, Find out more at www.ulsu.ie/clubssocs interesting and challenging ways is Find us on Facebook UL Wolves through the huge social network known affectionately as “Clubs & Socs” – that’s [email protected] 70 different Clubs & Societies run by over Clubs & Societies Development Manager 640 volunteer committees with over 5000 University of Limerick Students’ Union members. This is our ever growing (W) 061-213477 Wolf Pack. (M) 086-0435307

14 UL Clubs and Societies

Clubs Societies American Football Krav Maga Architecture Law Athletics Mountain Bike Anime & Manga Literary Archery Outdoor Pursuits Animal Welfare Motorsports Badminton Parkour Christian Union Mature Students Basketball Rugby (Ladies + Men) Circus Medical Boxing Rowing Comedy Music Capoeira Sailing Computer Ogra Fíanna Fáil Chess Skydiving Choral Society Out In UL Dance UL Soccer Cumann Gaelach Psychology Darts Sub-Aqua Debating Union Photographic Equestrian Surf Drama Social Democrats Fencing Swim Electronics Surgical GAA Tae Kwon Do Environmental Science Handball Tag Rugby Feminist Sinn Fein Hockey (Ladies +Men) Trampoline Filmmaking Tea Appreciation Karate (Shotokan) Ultimate Frisbee Forum Soc UL Give Kayak Windsurfing Games ULFM History Young Fine Gael International

15 UL Sport’s mission: To become a world-class campus UL and its Sport Division have a track record in the management and for physical activity, sport, operation of world-class sports facilities with the development of the UL Sport recreation and health. Arena incorporating the National 50m Swimming Pool, the UL Sport Boathouse, the UL Sport All-Weather pitches and the innovative creation of a “sports city” concept on campus.

The University of Limerick plays a unique role in national sport. We deliver teaching and research programmes in Physical Education and Sports Science at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. UL Sport prides itself in providing a sports environment to the 13,000 students and staffs on campus and the many sporting communities local and regional.

UL’s Thomas Barr who was a finalist in the 400m hurdles at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

16 UL Sport consists of five Swim Ireland - UL Sport broad sports facilities: Performance Centre Facilities UL Sport Arena, UL Sport Swim Ireland’s first ever High Outdoor Facilities, UL Sport Performance Centre is based at All-weather Pitches, UL Sport the state-of-the-art UL Sport Arena Adventure Centre and UL complex and is overseen by full-time If you’re interested in combining studies Sport Boathouse. coach, Lars Humer. The squad train and sport at a high level, you can contact up to 6 hours a day and are supported Lars Humer. by a dedicated sports science team. Email: [email protected] UL Sport Arena facilities include: The team includes a Medical Officer, • National 50m Swimming Pool and sport physiologist, sport psychologist, our new 25m diving pool chartered physiotherapist, dietician • 4 Courts – offering basketball, and performance analyst. The Centre volleyball, badminton, futsal and was set up in order to give talented Irish indoor soccer swimmers the opportunity to compete • 60m six-lane indoor sprint track and develop at the highest level. • 225m three-lane suspended jogging track • Health and Performance Centre • Fitness Studio

Other UL Sport facilities include: • 400m Olympic-standard track • Floodlit astroturf all-weather hockey pitch • Climbing Wall • 30 acres of training and championship playing fields

The national 50m swimming pool has been designed to the highest specifications and is home to Swim Ireland – UL Sport Performance Centre.

17 Facilities

UL’s newest facility – 25m Diving Pool

UL’s new diving pool includes 1m and 3m Olympic standard spring board diving facilities, and is linked to the existing 50 x 25m pool through a glazed screen. With a depth of 4m the pool features a floating floor and dividing boom, and can be subdivided for technical events such as 1m & 3m Springboard Diving, Synchronised Swimming and Sub Aqua training while also catering for various other aqua classes.

Find out more on www.ulsport.ie

Ireland’s largest all-weather floodlit park

This multi-purpose fully floodlit all-weather synthetic grass park contains 2 full size 3rd Generation (3G) soccer pitches, 1 full size 3rd Generation rugby pitch and a full size 3G GAA pitch. This is the largest artificial grass development in Ireland to date designed to IRB, GAA and FIFA specifications.

18 Facilities

UL Sport Boathouse

This unique facility is home to the first indoor rowing tank in Ireland and will simulate various weather and water conditions, whilst accommodating up to 8 rowers at a time. If you are a rowing enthusiast, this is the chance of a lifetime to enjoy this fantastic amenity.

UL Sport Adventure Centre

Another unique UL sports facility is the UL Sport Adventure Centre. ULAC is located on the picturesque shores of Lough Derg in Killaloe Co. Clare. Owned and run by UL Sport, ULAC provides an excellent facility for the staff and students of the University and is also open all year round to the general public. The Centre is one of the leading water sports facilities in the country, with an extensive fleet of sailing dinghies, top class windsurfing equipment and a vast array of canoes and kayaks.

Find us on facebook For further information see www.ulac.ie

19 • Archery • Handball • Soccer (M&W) • American Football • Hockey (M&W) • Softball Activities • Athletics • Hurling • Sub-Aqua (Diving) • Badminton • Judo • Swimming • Ballroom • Karate • Table -Tennis • Basketball (M&W) • Kayaking • Taekwondo Each week our recreation programme • Dancing • Life-Saving • Trampolining supervises more than fifty activities at • Camogie • Mountain Biking • Tennis a variety of intensity and ability levels, • Canoe Polo • Orienteering • Ultimate Frisbee which include: • Climbing Wall • Outdoor Pursuits • Volleyball • Cricket • Pool & Darts • Weight-Lifting • Fencing • Rowing • Waterpolo • Gaelic Football (M&W) • Rugby (M&W) • Windsurfing • Golf • Sailing • Parkour

Classes at UL Sport include:

• Aqua Aerobics • Aqua Jogging • Body Attack • Body Pump • Boot Camp • Box Fit • Campus Run • Circuits • Fit for Life • Insanity • Kettlebells • Mind Body Fusion • Nordic Walking • Pilates • Ritchie’s Master-Class • Spinning • Swimming lessons • Trak Attack • TRX • Walk, Talk & Tone • Yoga

20 Scholarships

The Bank of Ireland UL GAA High Performance Programme is designed to give you, as a player, the structured support required to achieve your sporting and academic ambitions. These scholarships are open to GAA players in all four codes; Camogie, Hurling, Mens and Ladies Football. This programme will assist the athletes involved to maximise their potential and represent UL GAA, their clubs and counties at the highest level.

For further information on GAA scholarships contact the UL GAA Development Officer. Tel: 061 202837

Closing date for all scholarship applications is the 1st of March and is open to all new entrants as well as all current students.

To find out more and to apply online visit www.ul.ie/sportsscholarships where you can also download a brochure with all of the details. Further questions can be emailed to [email protected].

UL sports scholarship recipient triathlete Carolyn Hayes

UL Sport Scholarships

The University of Limerick has Ireland’s best Sports Scholarship long been known as “Ireland’s programme, combining all of the great Sporting Campus”, supporting the supports we can offer to help maximise development of many of Ireland’s our students’ talent. leading sportspeople for over 40 years. With some of the best There are three levels of award, Gold, facilities, coaches and sports Silver and Bronze with a value of up to scientists all in one place, it has been €10000 at the Gold level. Scholarship an environment that has nurtured holders will benefit from support in the Ireland’s best talent for generations. areas of accommodation, registration, sports science, coaching and mentoring. UL sports scholarship recipient Now UL will significantly enhance UL will offer you a unique world class and Tipperary inter-county hurler its support to its student athletes environment in which you will train Jason Forde through what we believe will become and study.

21 Student Supports at UL

Orientation Programme

We’d like to ensure that your transition from school to University is smooth and successful. Discover the range of supports and services available to help you settle in and make the very best of your time here with us.

The Orientation Programme is held the week before the start of term. During Orientation, you will; • Enrol as a new student • Get to know more about your course and the people on it • Find out about our student supports • Get a guided tour of the UL campus • Enjoy meeting new friends at our social events for new students

22 Student Supports at UL

First seven The student Weeks advisor programme system

The First Seven Weeks is an initiative Week 6 The Student Advisor System at the University of Limerick designed CAREER, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT is designed to help you in your to provide strong, targeted support to and VOLUNTEERING transition to University. On enrolling you during the very early weeks of your AWARENESS at the University of Limerick you are time as a UL student. Successful early This week will encourage you to start assigned an advisor. An advisor is a adjustment to college life is linked to developing a career and civic outlook; member of the academic staff who subsequent success. We want to let focus on professional skills and an teaches on your course. you know we care and are interested emphasis on becoming engaged in your successful adjustment. Each of citizens. The functions of the advisor include: the first seven weeks has its own theme, www.facebook.com/first7weeks designed to focus your attention • Meeting you early in the first on various issues that we know are Week 7 semester and assisting in your important for settling in and thriving CRITICAL THINKING AND orientation as a higher education student. LONGER TERM PLANNING • Acting as a source of advice and This week will shine a light on the information on general student importance of “critical thinking” problems and where appropriate, Week 1 as a major element of successful referring students to the support WELCOME, SETTLING IN, engagement with learning at UL; getting services FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND you to think about your longer term • Monitoring your academic FSW Guides at the entrance to all engagement with your studies at UL. progress and, where appropriate, buildings Maps information and updates recommending remedial action available at The Hub and on facebook • Assisting you in your choice of elective modules Week 2 • Advising you on changes in your STUDY SKILLS AND TIME educational arrangements. MANAGEMENT Set up good study patterns and manage Find us on facebook To find out more, email your time well. [email protected]

Week 3 MEET YOUR ADVISOR WEEK This week pays special attention to health and wellbeing, encouraging you to make deliberate efforts to focus on staying well and being healthy.

Week 4 HEALTH AND WELLBEING WEEK We want to make sure that all new students have met their advisor by this week, so that if you haven’t done that during earlier weeks, this is the time! Drop into The Hub for assistance.

Week 5 LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRES Centre for Teaching & Learning www.ul.ie/ctl Mathematics Learning Centre www.mlc.ul.ie ECE Student Support Centre www.ecestudents.ul.ie/ssc Regional Writing Centre www.ul.ie/rwc ICT Learning Centre www.ul.ie/ictlc Science Learning Centre www.ul.ie/~slc

23 Student Supports at UL

Student Counselling Disability services

The Counselling Service can help you The University welcomes students deal with the wide range of problems with disabilities and specific learning common to any student population, difficulties. The University is part of the e.g. personal problems, vocational DARE entry route (Disability Access uncertainty, family problems and Route to Education). Students wishing examination anxiety. Psychotherapy is to apply to DARE must apply as part of also provided where appropriate. their CAO application (www.cao.ie) by 1st February 2018. The Counselling Service is free of charge and provides a daily drop-in time during Applicants must indicate their wish to term time from 11.00-12.00 and 3.00-4.00 be considered for DARE. Applicants for students to call, without appointment, who are successful with their DARE to Room CM073. The service also application may be offered a place on delivers 10 psycho-educational classes reduced points. Applicants must indicate each week as an integral part of its that they have a Disability/Specific programme. Learning Difficulty and are then directed to the separate online application form. Enquiries can also be made to: This form asks applicants to provide Dr Declan Aherne, additional information about their Head of Counselling, disability or specific learning difficulty Room CM072, and to provide evidence of disability. Email: [email protected], Tel: 061-202332. Supporting documents must be sent to the CAO by 1 April 2018. Mature applicants with disabilities (23 years Chaplaincy of age or over) should apply to the University in the same way as other The UL Chaplaincy works to meet the mature students as they are not many and varied needs of a global considered under the DARE route. university campus. We recognise that Applicants can contact Disability life at UL is a dynamic, ever-changing Services for more information. experience, which brings all kinds of new opportunities and challenges to students. Tel: 061 213478 As chaplains, we offer a welcoming space Email: [email protected] and a supportive presence to students and staff. Connect Tel : Teach Fáilte - 061 233635 or Chaplaincy Office - 061 202180 Connect is a network of UL students which has one simple aim; to help you meet new people and give you the The Student Health Centre best possible college experience! We’re unique in the sense that our service was An acute care advisory service is designed by students, for students, to provided to all registered students. offer help and support where needed. This service includes a full time nursing Basically, we will try to link you up with service and daily attendance by doctors. someone from your own course with A consultant psychiatrist and chartered similar interests before you come to physiotherapist are available through college, or when you get here. internal referral. Email us: [email protected] UL Student Medical Centre Tel: 061 202534 www.ul.ie/medical

24 Student Supports at UL

Our Graduate Attributes

Graduate attributes are the • Knowledgeable academic abilities, personal • Proactive qualities and transferable • Creative skills which you will have the • Responsible opportunity to develop as part • Collaborative of your UL experience. The • Articulate University of Limerick provides a learning environment that stimulates students to be:

25 UL Mature Students

Mature Student Office

The University of Limerick warmly welcomes mature students to all its programmes of study and values the contribution they make to university life as increasingly many adults are choosing to return to college as mature students.

Whatever your own motivation, background or experience, rest assured that you will be hugely welcomed and valued by everyone at UL and we aim to ensure that your time at UL will be an enriching and rewarding one. Mature students must be over the age of 23 on the 1st of January of the year of entry.

Some of you may be a little apprehensive about making a lifestyle change to that of a mature student. Perhaps you have been away from formal study for a long period of time. Most likely you will be juggling various roles as you take on yet another one – that of mature student. Your task may appear daunting so our aim in the Mature Student Office is to support the learning journey of mature students on undergraduate programmes to ensure your full and equal participation in university life.

Mature Student Access Certificate

The Mature Student Office also runs For further information on any of the the Mature Student Access Certificate. above services or supports, please This is a one-year full time pre-degree contact the Mature Student Office at: STUDENT PROFILE programme which is designed for individuals who wish to develop or Mature Student Office Patricia O’Brien refresh key learning skills before applying Room EM023a - Main Building BA European Studies directly for a degree course. It offers University of Limerick mature students the opportunity to study Telephone: 061 202735 I decided to come back to college introductory level subjects in one of the Email: [email protected] when I was out of work because I was following disciplines: Business Studies, Web: www.ul.ie/mso faced with two options - either leave Engineering, Humanities or Science. the country or do something to upskill Students also take modules in Computer myself. I was very impressed with Skills, Maths, Study Skills and Educational what UL offers to mature students. Guidance. Successful completion of the I saw a huge support network here Access Certificate offers mature students and in particular for mature students. guaranteed progression into a range of Thanks to UL, I have really grown in degree courses in UL. confidence in what I feel I can achieve.

26 Student Volunteering at UL

Student Volunteering at UL

Get involved in the largest student To find out more, go to www.ulpva.ie or activity– VOLUNTEERING. UL students www.studentvolunteer.ie are the best volunteers and have a Find us on Facebook “UL President’s long and proud volunteering tradition. Volunteer Award”. UL student volunteers are known on campus, in and around Limerick city The Community Liaison Office and county, and their home towns as supports student volunteers and exceptional individuals. Each year student led volunteering. Drop in to the at the annual President’s Volunteer office anytime. Gabriella Hanrahan, Award (PVA) ceremony, the President Community Liaison Office, Students’ of the University of Limerick shows Union Building, Room SU-105 his support for the phenomenal volunteering work done by UL students. The award is recorded on the student’s transcript.

Volunteering opportunities are as diverse as the student population. Students volunteer for on-campus clubs and societies and/or in various campus projects (e.g. study clubs, community garden, maths learning centre UL events, etc.) or in off-campus community based projects (e.g. after school study clubs, sports clubs, animal shelters, fundraising etc).

27 Learning Support at UL

Learning mathematics needs of special groups as part of their learning requirements. It e.g. mature students, adult returners, is a free service for all UL students. The Support transfer students. ICT Learning Centre provides individual consultation or additional group tutorials Centres Science Learning Centre based on analysis of your requirements. The centre also helps by directing you to The Science Learning Centre is a vital relevant text and online material. Here at UL, we will support you as a resource that offers you support in all learner, to enable you to get the very best your science modules including Physics, Language Learning Hub (LLH) from your student experience with us. We Chemistry, Biology and Sports Science. provide services for learners such as; All services offered by the centre are free The Language Learning Hub (LLH) is of charge. a free service which offers support to Mathematics Learning the learning, teaching and research Centre ICT Learning Centre that takes place within the School of Modern Languages and Applied The purpose of the Maths Learning ICT stands for Information and Linguistics, and the School of Culture Centre is to support students’ Communication Technologies. This and Communications. Our facilities mathematics learning across all centre is an initiative to support all UL include two computer labs, a Digital programmes in UL and by addressing the students who have ICT related modules Language Lab and an Open Learning

28 Learning Support at UL

Aonad na Gaeilge

Pléann Aonad na Gaeilge le cur chun Aonad na Gaeilge is responsible for cinn na Gaeilge in Ollscoil Luimnigh. the promotion of the Irish language at Cuirtear neart seirbhísí ar fáil do mhic UL. There are lots of services available léinn, cúrsaí Gaeilge oíche agus tograí for students including Irish evening tacaíochta teanga san áireamh. Is courses and language support féidir le mic léinn lánaimseartha na initiatives. Full-time UL students can hollscoile tabhairt faoin gcúrsa oíche pursue the evening Teastas/Dioplóma Teastas & Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge a sa Ghaeilge programme (discounted dhéanamh ar chostas laghdaithe. Tá rate available). Seomra na Gaeilge Seomra na Gaeilge (LC0-016, Áras (LC0-016 Languages Building) is a hub na dTeangacha) ar fáil mar sheomra for the Irish speaking community on caidrimh do phobal na Gaeilge ar an campus with tea and coffee facilities. gcampas agus tá aiseanna tae agus The module GA4006 An Ghaeilge caife ar fáil. Déantar modúl GA4006 Ghairmiúil is offered to students An Ghaeilge Ghairmiúil a thairiscint who are interested in teaching in a do mhic léinn gur spéis leo a bheith Gaelcholáiste or in a Gaeltacht school. ag obair i nGaelcholáiste nó i scoil Cuir Aithne orainn / Get to know us: Ghaeltachta. Tá a thuilleadh eolais faoi na tograí seo ar fad ar fáil ón oifig Ríomhphost -déanaigí teagmháil linn! E-mail: [email protected] Suíomh idirlín Website: www.ul.ie/aonadnagaeilge

/aonadnagaeilge @AonadnaGaeilge

Area. We have a huge catalogue of DVDs, CD-ROMs, TV stations, books and audio material which can be accessed for free in the Open Learning Area.

The Writing Centre

UL’s Writing Centre offers a free and friendly place for all students to come and address any aspect of their writing. The centre is dedicated to helping you become a better and more confident writer. The Writing Centre offers discipline-specific seminars and workshops on essay, report and FYP writing, tailored for a specific audience, e.g. first years, mature students etc. We also provide one-on-one tutoring.

29 UL Cooperative Education

What is Cooperative Education?

Cooperative Education (Co-op) gives What will I be doing during my you the opportunity to experience the Coop placement? world of work before you graduate. Your Coop placement will help you to Placements take into account the needs develop a range of skills for your future of the employer and the skills and career. Coop placement is one of the abilities of the student. Some Coop jobs top reasons students choose to come to are very closely related to your degree study at UL and graduates consistently programme but this is not always the cite Coop as being one of the highlights case. The most important element of of their UL student experience. your Coop placement is the opportunity for you to experience the world of work The Cooperative Education programme and to develop skills that will equip you is large, with about 1700 students placed to succeed in your chosen career. every year. In recent years, UL students and graduates have won a range of employability related awards including International Opportunities Graduate of the Year, National Student Challenge and World Association for UL has a very large international Cooperative Education Student Honour placement programme and every year Awards. UL’s employability strength in excess of 20% of UL students complete is reflected in the latest graduate an international Coop. If you are employment statistics which show that studying a language as part of an Arts, the employment rate for UL graduates is Humanities and Social Sciences degree, consistently higher than the average for you are expected to spend your Coop other universities. placement abroad. Many students from Business, Engineering and Science also do international placements. Examples What can Coop do for you? of countries include France, Germany, Spain, UK, US, China, Japan, Argentina, • Gives you practical work experience Mexico, Ghana, South Africa and New built into your degree programme Zealand. There is high demand from • Provides you with the opportunity to employers for graduates who have apply your academic knowledge to the international experience, and work environment have fluency in • Offers you the opportunity to develop a language. many important skills including teamwork, problem-solving and School Placement communication skills • Helps you to make useful contacts for If you are doing a degree in Education, your future career you will be required to complete School • Gives you a competitive edge when Placement as part of your degree exploring the graduate jobs market programme. This is a great opportunity for you to develop your teaching skills in In circumstances where placement a real classroom environment. You will restrictions apply owing to personal have two periods of placement, one in limitations or when unfavourable your second year and another in your economic conditions exist, alternative fourth year. While on School Placement, education and practical programmes you will be visited up to five times by are arranged for the benefit of the your tutors who will support, advise and students. assess you on your placement.

For further information, visit our website at: www.ul.ie/coop

30 UL Careers

One of the real benefits of choosing to study at UL is that you will have a much better chance of getting a job when you graduate. The employment rate for UL graduates trends above the national average for university graduates. UL’s key strength in employability is one of the reasons many students select UL as their first choice university.

UL Careers services include:

Aiming Higher booklet - This guide is aimed at parents (and guardians) of prospective third level students, to give them a practical understanding of the higher education system in Ireland and to help them to support you in making informed decisions around third level courses and career choices. The guide is available online at: www.ul.ie/careers/aiminghigher

First Leanings Toolkit - ‘First Leanings’ is aimed at supporting you in making a successful transition to third level. First Leanings supports students in building a picture of their individual strengths, interests and motivations and in linking this to their career preferences through a number of workshops. The toolkit brings with it a specific emphasis on the worlds of higher education and work. The toolkit is available online at: www3.ul.ie/careers/firstleanings/

Careers advice - we will help you to get information on the types of jobs that relate to your degree. You can use a range of online resources to identify suitable options and then arrange to meet a Careers Advisor to discuss your ideas.

Take the first step in ensuring your employment prospects by choosing UL. We will help you every step of the way. Visit the website at www.ul.ie/careers

31 Study at UL

Opening in 2018!

Choose to study at UL and avail of our new state-of- the-art Library

The Lewis L. and Loretta Brennan Glucksman Library opened in 1998 as a 6,900 square metre facility with 1,000 study spaces. Phase 2 of the building is scheduled for completion in 2018 and will expand the library by a further two thirds.

Reflective of how students and researchers use libraries today, the transformed library will provide technology-rich, creative and inspirational spaces to meet current and future needs. The aim is not just to add extra space but to create an outstanding facility which will provide for the needs of the University long into the future and distinguish UL as an innovative and pioneering institution.

Visit the Library website for further information about services and collections www.ul.ie/library

32 International Education at UL

International Education

The International Education Division is office provides advice on immigration, responsible for coordinating the following health insurance, working in Ireland, programmes: travel and Irish culture. An extensive KEY FACT • Study Abroad Orientation programme is organised for • Erasmus new international students immediately International students • International Exchanges prior to the start of the university have recently voted UL as • Erasmus Mundus (student mobility) semester. Orientation provides students providing the best student • Summer Schools with an opportunity to meet staff, other students and to become familiar with experience, best student The office also coordinates admissions the services and facilities on campus. support and best welcome. for international students (Non-EU) at The office also provides information and Votes were from more than undergraduate and masters level. support to Irish students undertaking an 5000 international students Erasmus or international exchange. currently studying across The support services offered by IED ensure that newly arrived international Full information on Ireland’s seven universities. students are integrated quickly into the www.ul.ie/international University and local community. The

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Study Abroad Programmes Summer School (JYA) - (Semester or Year) UL’s summer schools offer students a • Transfer from/to Shannon Airport (SNN) UL has been receiving US Study Abroad worthwhile learning, social and cultural • B&B on-campus accommodation students for over 20 years and more experience. Both challenging and • Lunch and dinner every day recently international students from enjoyable,UL’s summer schools combine • Membership of the UL Sport Arena Japan, Korea, China, Thailand, Brazil academic rigour with opportunities to • Free email account at UL and many European countries. Visiting experience contemporary life in Ireland • Three excursions with qualified tour students are fully integrated into the and view some spectacular scenery. guides student body, following the same Social outings,trips to Dublin and the • 45+ hours of class tuition lectures, seminars, tutorials and taking spectacular County Clare coast and an • Attendance certificate the same assessments as Irish students. end of summer schools barbecue are all • Receptions included on the programme. • Assessment and transcripts The UL Study Abroad programme is open to international students who The Summer Schools programme fee are already in college/university and includes; who wish to take one semester or one academic year at undergraduate level at UL. Participants in the Study Abroad programme include students from the USA, South America, Europe, Japan and China.

Programme highlights • Campus-based university • Fully integrated programme and accommodation • Choice of modules across all four faculties • Two-week ‘try-out’ on all classes • Modular/credit system • Two-semester academic calendar • Organised field trips • Major-focused class list (streaming) • Practicum

KEY FACT

The University of Limerick has the largest and most successful ERASMUS programme in Ireland, with 1 in 3 undergraduate students spending a semester overseas on study or work placements, which adds greatly to your student experience

34 International Education at UL

Application Process Visa Applications Opportunities Students can apply directly to the Many international students are required International Education Division for the to have a student visa to study in Ireland. for UL students above programmes. Application details Applicants are advised to contact are available at www.ul.ie/international. their local Irish Diplomatic Mission. ERASMUS (EU) Exchange Early application is strongly advised. In countries where no such office is Programmes available, applicants should contact the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs email: UL has developed a substantial number English Language Requirements [email protected]. Full information on of exchange agreements with over 300 student visa requirements for individual partner higher education institutions Applicants from non-English speaking countries is available at: in Europe to facilitate staff and student countries are required to have a high www.irl.gov.ie/iveagh/ exchanges. Under the EU ERASMUS level of competence in English. A number Programme, UL students complete part of English language qualifications of their degree studies on approved are accepted by UL including TOEFL Application Deadlines exchanges in other European Universities and IELTS. A full list of acceptable while students from the partner qualifications is available at • Full - time Undergraduate Programmes universities attend the University of www.ul.ie/international. - July 1st for September entry Limerick. All students receive an EU grant • Study Abroad Programmes - June 1st as a contribution towards expenses. for September entry, Nov 1st for January entry • Summer Programmes - April 1st International (non EU) Exchange Programmes

A number of opportunities exist for UL students to go to universities in Australia, Canada, China, Korea, Singapore, New Zealand, Brazil and the United States under exchange agreements signed between UL and institutions in these countries. Details of the participating universities, the subject areas involved and UL faculty member coordinating the exchange are available from the EU & International Exchanges office in EO-030. Contact: International Education Division [email protected] Tel: +353-61-202304

35 This is Studying at UL

36 Visit UL

Come and see us, to find out more about our university.

UL Open Days January Open Day

• Tour our departments and campus An Open Day will be held on Saturday • Talk to our staff and students January 13th 2018 which will provide • Find out how a degree from UL will help information on courses and supports you to get a better start on your career available to all those considering applying to UL. Further details will be On Thursday and Friday, October 19th advertised in January in the local media and 20th 2017, UL holds its Autumn Open and on www.ul.ie/opendays Days, aimed mainly at those interested in coming to study at the University in the next few years. Many of our students say Graduate Experience Evenings it was their visit on Open Day that helped sway them in making UL their first choice. Hosted by the faculty of Science and Come on your own or as part of a school Engineering, this series of presentations needs of Irish society. Come along and group. We encourage everyone to visit is aimed at second level students and engage with current medical students and we look forward to welcoming you. their parents. Each event includes and find out if this path is for you. The It’s not just about the information, it’s a presentation by several science, date of this event and further details will also about the experience - Open Days engineering and technology graduates be advertised in the local media and on are probably your best opportunity to followed by a Q&A session. Each www.ul.ie/medicalschool get a real sense of UL and what we have graduate describes the type of industry to offer. Parents, teachers and guidance they work in and how the skills and counsellors are all welcome. knowledge gained in their degree Explore Science and Engineering programme at UL has benefitted them in Summer School At our open days, there will be: their careers. To find out more, go to • Presentations on our degree courses www.scieng.ul.ie This interactive day programme • Departmental activities and takes place annually, in late June. The demonstrations programme allows you to explore various • Exhibitions Graduate Entry Medical School elements of science, engineering and • Campus tours open evening design. Particularly suited to Junior Cert, Transition Year and 5th Year students, To look after you on the day, we have a The Graduate Entry Medical School the programme outlines possible career team of student guides who aim to make hosts an open evening in March each options with different engineering your visit a pleasant one. All of our guides year. This event is your best opportunity fields such as mechanical, electronic, are current UL students and they will to find out more about our four-year biomedical, design, aeronautical, CAD, guide you to wherever you want to go, as medical degree programme which is innovation and design, etc. It will also you explore our campus and facilities. open to graduates from any discipline. show career pathways open to you in Academic staff will also be available This graduate programme has a highly scientific elements such as forensics, to answer your questions and tell you innovative curriculum that aims to chemistry, physics, energy, astronomy, about the exciting career opportunities produce doctors who are well equipped biology. To find out more, go to arising from our courses. Full details and to meet the existing and emerging www.scieng.ul.ie an Open Days brochure will be sent to schools nationally. www.studyatul.ie

UL Open Days

2017 Thursday October 19th Friday October 20th 2018 Saturday January 13th

www.studyatul.ie

37 Visit UL

Cybercamp The UL Experience UL Visitor Centre & University Shop This 3-day camp is hosted by the This website is designed to allow you to Department of Computer Science and find out about the student experience The University of Limerick Visitor Centre Information Systems at UL. Aimed at at UL. The site aims to give you a quality and Shop presents a wide range of second-level students, these 3-day experience of how it feels to really be a quality items including branded hoodies, camps are held during June each year. student at UL; find out about our courses, t-shirts, hats, varsity jackets and polo The aim of the camp is to give you the discover our facilities and learn about our shirts. The shop also presents a huge opportunity to learn, use and experience courses. Take a virtual tour and see for range of UL souvenirs and corporate new technology in a fun and engaging yourself what our beautiful campus looks gifts. The UL Sport range of clothing way. Over the 3 days, you will work in like, the facilities available to our students, is also available, including the GAA teams to build your own games, mobile campus life at UL, and the sports and strip. Stop off here to get the campus apps, animations or music projects, entertainment activities available. You will information you need. We are located in build your own website, construct and also be able to see the range of learning the Student Centre and open Monday – program robots and solve problems. Find supports that we offer our students. Saturday. out more on Explore and enjoy! www.csis.ul.ie/cybercamp www.ul.ie/experience

Careers Fairs

Representatives of the University of Limerick regularly attend various careers fairs and exhibitions throughout the country. Organised by Guidance Counsellors, they take place at various times during the year, and in several locations. Our staff will be on hand to speak one-on-one with you and discuss any questions you might have about choosing to study at UL.

Student Ambassadors

Our student ambassadors are current students from various UL programmes who act as a link between the university and those thinking about studying here. Their aim is to provide you with a current, realistic view of what it’s like to study here at UL, how to make the most of your time here, and can suggest some of the many ways for you to get involved in our campus community. They will give you a unique insight into what it’s like to make the move to university, to live away from home, to go on co-op, or to study for a semester in another country. UL ambassadors will take you on a campus tour and show you the hot- spots – there’s no better way of getting a feel for UL. Or we can come to you! If you’re interested in having one of our ambassadors attend your school and share their UL experience with you, just email [email protected] and we’ll take it from there.

38 Exceptional on-campus village accommodation

Largest work placement programme of any university in Ireland

Graduate employment rates that are consistently higher than the national average

Largest international exchange programme

Ireland’s premier sports campus

39 UL Student Fees

What Fees Do I Have to Pay?

All new entrants will be required to Tuition Fees The HEA stipulates that students who complete an online finance task as part Tuition fees will be paid by the Higher already hold a Level 6 or a Level 7 of the Online Enrolment process. The Education Authority (HEA) for Irish / EU qualification and are progressing to a finance task will determine if you are nationals entering third level for the Level 8 course in a different general area liable for EU or non-EU level fees. first time and who have been ordinarily of study will not be deemed eligible for resident in the EU for at least 3 of the free (tuition) fees. EU Level Fees 5 years preceding entry to third level unless they fall into one of the following If you are not eligible for Free (Tuition) All EU Undergraduate Course Fees categories: Fees you will be liable for the EU level consist of the following elements: fees. A full listing of the 2017/18 EU Fees • Tuition Fees a. Students repeating a semester / year are available on • Student Services Contribution b. Students pursuing a second www.ul.ie/finance/fees.php undergraduate course The detailed eligibility criteria for Free (Tuition) Fees is set out on www.studentfinance.ie

40 UL Student Fees

Student Services Contribution How can I pay? All students are liable for the Student Services Contribution (2017/2018: €3,000) Payment can be made using one of the unless they have been approved for following methods: a grant from the Student Universal • Online by credit or debit card upon Support Ireland (SUSI). Please refer to completion of the Finance task www.studentfinance.ie to determine • By Cheque or Bank draft your eligibility for a grant and for • Automated Telephone Payment instructions on how to apply. If you system is available for Student Fees are not in receipt of a grant, you must on 061 529097 pay the first instalment of the Student You will need the following items when Services Contribution in September paying this way (2017/2018: €1,500) and the balance of the • Student ID number Student Services Contribution in January • Student Date of Birth (2017/2018: €1,500). • Card on which the payment is to be made ( Min Payment is €18) Student Centre Levy All students are liable to pay the student Your UL ID number should be used on all centre levy of €36. This is not covered by documents. HEA or SUSI. Find out more! Non-EU Fees The Fees Office T: 061 213007 All non-EU Undergraduate Course Fees E: [email protected] cover Tuition Fees. A full listing of the www.ul.ie/finance/student-fees 2017/18 non-EU Fees are available on www.ul.ie/finance/fees.php

A number of illustrative examples based on the 2017/18 fee levels have been set out in the table below; Business, Arts, Education, Humanities and Science and Social Sciences Engineering Undergraduate Undergraduate Programmes Programmes STUDENTS ON THE FREE FEES INITIATIVE IN RECEIPT OF A GRANT Student Pays Student Centre Levy 36 36 Higher Education Authority Pays Tuition Fees 2,558 4,262 SUSI or Local Authority Pays Student Contribution 3,000 3,000 STUDENTS ON THE FREE FEES INITIATIVE NOT IN RECEIPT OF A GRANT Student Pays Student Centre Levy 36 36 Higher Education Authority Pays Tuition Fees 2,558 4,262 Student Pays Student Contribution 3,000 3,000 STUDENTS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FREE FEES INITIATIVE Student Pays Student Centre Levy 36 36 Student Pays Tuition Fees 2,558 4,262 Student Pays Student Contribution 3,000 3,000 NON-EU STUDENTS Student Pays Student Centre Levy 36 36 Student Pays Tuition Fees 11,423 15,358

Note: Fees are subject to annual review

41 Scholarships and Awards

Arts & Humanities This scholarship is only available for annually, over the period 2016 – 2020, applicants of the BA Performing Arts. to an outstanding Engineering student Jean Monnet European Studies To apply: www.irishworldacademy.ie in Year 3 of the course and each will Entrance Bursary receive a stipend of €7,000. Recipients This is an annual award that will be of the Scholarship will also be eligible for presented to an incoming student on the Business a Co-operative education placement BA in European Studies who achieves at Analog Devices Inc. The Scholarship the highest CAO points. The award is for Dublin International Insurance & Fund is established in memory of the €2,000 and will commence in September Management Association Prize late Robbie McAdam of Analog Devices 2017. For further information contact One prize €1,000, is awarded to a in Limerick. Mr McAdam worked for Joachim Fischer at: Joachim.fischer@ fourth year student on the International Analog for more than 30 years, rising to ul.ie Insurance and European Studies or the position of Executive Vice President, the Business Studies Degree – Risk Strategic Business Segments Group, Inaugural BA Arts (LM002) Award Management Option based on within the American multinational The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and submission and performance in an essay company, which has a large operations Social Sciences will award prizes of on Re-insurance. centre in the Raheen Industrial Estate, €1,000 to the three students with the Limerick. highest CAO points embarking upon the Grant Thornton Award BA Arts programme (LM002). Prizes of Grant Thornton offer a monetary prize ON Semiconductor Scholarships in €1,000 will also be awarded to the three for the best taxation-related projects to Electronics students with the highest QCA on the 3rd year BBS (Accounting and Finance These Scholarships will be awarded at programme at the end of first year. Major Option) and 3rd year Law and the beginning of the academic year Accounting students taking the module, to final year students registered in an Taxation Theory and Practice. Electronic Engineering course at a Irish World Academy of Music University / Institute of Technology in and Dance Kemmy Business School/Northern Trust Ireland. Participating colleges are as Outstanding Scholar Awards follows: University of Limerick, University The Marie Duffy Award Northern Trust, a US company based College Cork, NUI Galway, University The Marie Duffy Foundation was in Dublin and Limerick, has sponsored College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, established to provide financial these awards for the past six years and NUI Maynooth, Waterford IT, IT Tallaght, assistance and support to aspiring have agreed to continue the awards for a Dublin City University and Dublin Institute dancers, musicians and choreographers further 3 years commencing in 2017. The of Technology. so they may fulfill their dreams in total value of the sponsorship is €90,000. the world of Irish Dance. Irish Dance Application and Selection Procedures: is constantly changing and evolving Louise Newman Prize In February 2018, information on the and it is the aim of the Foundation This prize is awarded in memory of scholarships and application process to identify and support the creative the late Louise Newman, a lecturer in goes to colleges. Students, due to and inspirational individuals who Insurance at the University of Limerick. complete their final year during 2017/18 will be at the cutting edge of dance It is awarded in conjunction with the apply to klara.konvicna@onsemi. and music excellence in the years Insurance Institute of Ireland. One com before the closing date, April ahead. To stimulate new innovation in prize, valued at €1,000, is awarded to 2018. ON Semiconductor team reviews dance choreography, the Marie Duffy a fourth year International Insurance applications and then selects finalist for Foundation is offering an annual award and European Studies student or a personal interview that will take place to final year dance students of the BA Business Studies (Risk Management in late April / early May in Limerick. Irish Music and Dance to the value of option) student with the highest QCA in The 3 selected winners to receive the €1,000. Insurance Studies. scholarships will be informed on or before May 31st 2018 via email. The Plassey Campus Centre Scholarship PwC Prize Scholarship will have a value of €3,000 Campus Life Services aims to support PwC will award a medal and a monetary to each recipient paid at intervals students in residence to enjoy the prize to the top three students who throughout the year. The Scholarship best student living experience by demonstrate outstanding academic may not be held together with another providing high quality management and achievement in the first year ‘Principles bursary, scholarship or award at their maintenance of their accommodation of Accounting’ module - total value: particular college. A successful applicant and delivering a diverse programme of €1,500. must be a full-time student, as defined social activities. by the regulations of the Student’s University Finance Office. As part of its commitment and support of Engineering & Technology Full information is available from klara. the cultural experience at the University [email protected] of Limerick, and in particular, the Robbie McAdam Commemorative performing arts, Campus Life Services is Scholarship ARUP Integrated Design Project Awards offering a PCC scholarship to the value The Robbie McAdam scholarship offered in Civil Engineering of €5,000 towards accommodation to an by Analog Devices provides an exciting There are 4 awards made to students undergraduate student of the Irish World opportunity for University of Limerick in Year 3 of the Civil Engineering Academy of Music and Dance, University students studying the course LM118 BE programme who undertake an of Limerick. Electronic and Computer Engineering. “Integrated Design Project”. The awards The Scholarship will be awarded valued at €1,500 each will be made as

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follows: Designer of the Year Award – Logitech and there is the strong possibility of • Best Engineering Design (Group Prize graduate employment. Application Award) The Design Showcase Prize is awarded Forms are available by contacting Intel at • Best Site Appraisal (Group Award) to the Year 4 year student judged to be [email protected] • Best Structural Design the Designer of the year from the BSc in • Best Geotechnical Design Product Design and Technology (LM076). This is an exciting opportunity for women The prize, sponsored by Logitech, studying the following courses; ARUP Scholarship for Women in Civil normally consists of €1,000 for the first LM121 BSc Computing Technologies Engineering prize winner and €500 for the second LM122 Creative Media and Interaction The award is given to a female student prize winner. The prize is presented at Design in first year BE Civil Engineering the annual Design@UL Exhibition. LM118 BE Electronic & Computer option of LM116 BE Engineering, who Engineering has developed the best proposal for Modular Automation Prize communicating to second level students The prize, which is sponsored by Modular Further information on https://www-ssl. what is involved in being a civil engineer. Automation, Shannon will be awarded intel.com/content/www/ie/en/women- The Scholarship will have a value of annually. PE4112 is a first year module in-technology-scholarship-program- €5,000 and will be paid in one lump sum taken by students studying LM077 BE landing-page.html to the recipient. Aeronautical Engineering and LM116 BE Engineering. The students are divided Intel Shannon “Paul Whelan” Microsemi ‘Women in Engineering’ into teams and assigned a project Scholarship Scholarship where they have to design and build The Intel Shannon “Paul Whelan” A “Women in Engineering Scholarship” an electric car to specific criteria with Scholarship provides an exciting worth €2,000 to a fourth year female the aim of efficiently carrying a 330ml opportunity for University of Limerick student with the highest final QCA can of soda up a small hill. One €300 students studying LM118 – Bachelor of registered in one of the following courses gift voucher is presented to the winning Engineering in Electronic and Computer at the University of Limerick: team, combined with winners T-shirts Engineering or the BSc Computer LM118: BE Electronic and Computer and certificates. €180 to the second best Systems option of LM121 BSc Computing Engineering team and finally €120 to the third team. Technologies. The scholarship is awarded LM116: BE Engineering Further information is available from: annually to outstanding students already David Tanner, University of Limerick placed in the first two years on both Microsemi Scholarship in Engineering ([email protected]) programmes. They will receive €2,500 This second scholarship sponsored by Vivian Farrell, Modular Automation per annum for the remainder of their Microsemi, will be awarded annually over ([email protected]) undergraduate degree provided they a 4 year period, beginning the academic Jason Power, University of Limerick maintain a 75% (or equivalent) grade year 2017/18 to an incoming first year ([email protected]) average in their examinations at the end student (new entrant) with the highest of each year. The scholarship programme Leaving Certificate points registered Innovative Student Engineer of the Year includes the opportunity for co-operative in one of the following courses at the Awards sponsored by Siemens placements and/or summer internships University of Limerick: The Innovative Student Engineer of the in the Intel Shannon workplace to be LM118: BE Electronic and Computer Eng Year Awards, sponsored by Siemens assigned a mentor from the Intel staff LM116: BE Engineering and organised by Engineers Ireland who can assist and provide advice on The Scholarship will have a value of (EI) is awarded annually to a final managing their academic career. €3,000 per annum to the student for year undergraduate student on an E: [email protected] each of his/her four years of study. EI accredited course. The award was launched in April 2014 by Engineers Santos Dumont Awards AutoDesk, ProCAD Prize Ireland. The prize is awarded for projects Established in 2004, Santos Dumont Awarded to a first year BSc Product showing innovation in engineering and provides aviation technical consulting Design & Technology (LM076) student having development potential. First to the Aircraft Leasing Industry. Over the who continues to excel in Year 2. The prize is €1,500 and a trophy. Further past 10 years the company has become prize consists of computer equipment information is available at www. increasingly involved with the University and designer software from AutoDesk engineersireland.ie/groups/students/ of Limerick as a large portion of their (worth in excess of €500). innovative-student-award.aspx employees are graduates of the LM077 BE Aeronautical Engineering programme. Chairman’s Prize – Thomond Region of Intel, Shannon Women in Technology Education and excellence is at the head Engineers Ireland Scholarship of their values and for that reason they The Thomond Region of Engineers These scholarships are open to have created an award to acknowledge Ireland awards the Chairman’s Prize to Secondary school 6th year female pupils those with extraordinary academic the final year engineering student who but also to 1st and 2nd year third level performance. achieves the highest grade on their female students. The scholarship is final year project or a particular module offered nationally. A current 1st or 2nd Santos Dumont Excellence Award chosen by that year’s chairman. The year female undergraduate is entitled The Santos Dumont Excellence Award prize consists of a bronze medal and a to apply for the scholarship. Successful will be awarded to: the 1st year student cash award. students will receive a grant of €2,000 of LM077 BE Aeronautical Engineering for the remainder of their degree if having obtained the highest QCA based they maintain a 2.1 grade. INTEL offer on 2nd year grades; and to the 3rd year placements and mentoring to students Aeronautical Engineering student having

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obtained the highest QCA based on based on points achieved in the Leaving 2017 second year exams and in Law and grades of the second semester of 3rd Certificate. Accounting after third year 2017 autumn year. Each of the three recipients will exams and evidence of a significant receive €500. contribution to life at UL - through, for Journalism example, sporting or volunteering. Santos Dumont Outstanding Achievement Award Live 95 Radio Journalism Award A & L Goodbody Solicitors Prizes The Santos Dumont Outstanding This award is presented annually This large successful firm offers two law Achievement Award will be awarded by Limerick Live 95FM for a radio student prizes, one to first years and one through an application process closing documentary that reveals something to second years. The law student who on January 31st of each year. Students new about a matter of public interest completes first year with the highest in 4th year of LM077 BE Aeronautical in the Limerick region. Students must academic grades will win an iPad (or Engineering will have the chance to produce a 10-minute radio documentary similar tablet PC). The second year describe in an essay why they think that will be judged by the senior editorial law student with the top marks in law they are deserving of this award. The staff in Limerick Live 95FM. The winning subjects will win an amount of €500 from winner will be the student who has documentary wins a €500 prize and their this firm. demonstrated outstanding overall work is broadcast on the radio station. achievements in their community, Homes O’Malley Sexton Solicitors Prize for example through extra-curricular Irish Examiner Video Journalism Award The Limerick based firm of Holmes activities, through a research project, This award is presented annually in O’Malley Sexton has for many years innovation in aviation and/or great association with the Irish Examiner. offered a very generous award to the academic standing. Each essay will be Students must produce a short video final year law student who begins their judged by an independent panel and the package on a matter of public interest final year with the highest marks. A prize winner will receive a prize of €1,000 and a in the Munster region. Five submissions of €2,500 is presented to that final year specially commissioned medal. For more are shortlisted and broadcast on the Irish law student. information please contact: Examiner website with the winner judged Mairead Flynn, Human Resources on the basis of both journalistic standard Judge Catherine McGuinness Prize Manager, Santos-Dumont, Dublin, email: and audience impact. The winner An alumnus of the School of Law [email protected] receives video-journalism equipment to generously offered an annual prize of the value of €500. €500 to students enrolled on the Law WiSTEM2D Grant Award Plus degree programme and honoured Johnson and Johnson in partnership Peadar Kirby Prize the former judge by naming the award with University of Limerick are delighted The Peadar Kirby Prize is awarded after her. The alumnus funded this for 3 to announce the Women in Science to a student taking Politics or Public years. The prize will be awarded to the Technology Engineering Maths and Administration in any programme, who in student who achieves the highest marks Design (WiSTEMM2D) Awards the opinion of the Department of Politics based on the two clinical skills modules - J&J WiSTEM2D Award is for amazing and Public Administration, submitted Introduction to Lawyering I and II. young women in the 2nd year of their the best Final Year Project. The prize degree programme to support their is in honour of Peadar Kirby, who was Matheson Solicitors studies in the fields of STEM. This is an Professor of International Politics and This premier firm provides a great assisted 1 year award providing financial Public Policy in the department. For more opportunity for first year law students support, opportunities to network details contact: who can win a monetary amount. There within peer group and J&J business Email: [email protected] are student prizes for the highest marks leaders, and early career development Tel: 061 234607 over two Contract Law modules. 1st and opportunities including mentoring and 2nd prizes are awarded. day in the life. There will be 2 types of awards: Law Mason Hayes & Curran Solicitors • 5 individual awards, for support of Business Law firm Mason Hayes & studies, each to the value of €4,000 The School of Law is delighted to offer, Curran are offering €500 to a student • 3 group awards for 3-4 team members in association with sponsors, a number who completes modules LA4530 and to the value of €10,000 to deliver of student prizes recognising excellent LA4540 with the highest grades. initiative focused on improving academic achievements. These awards collaboration for women involved are made annually. Bloomsbury Labour Law Prize in STEM degree courses. For more Bloomsbury publishing are offering information, email: [email protected] Arthur Cox Valued Participation Prize a prize of a credit with the Publishing This prominent firm offers prizes to company to the student who achieves Women in Engineering Bursary Awards students who not only achieve excellent the highest grade in Labour Law. LM116 BE Engineering, LM118 BE grades, but also contribute to life at UL. Electronic & Computer Engineering, Students should apply to the Head of the LM077 BE Aeronautical Engineering School of Law to be considered for the and LM115 BE Chemical & Biochemical prizes. Students are eligible to apply for Engineering degree programmes at the the prizes on the basis of third year end University of Limerick are considered of Autumn exams in Law and Accounting for Women in Engineering Bursaries. Up or end of year second year exams in Law to eight bursaries, valued at €500 each Plus. The eligibility criteria is QCA 3.3 and available for one year, are awarded or higher in Law Plus after the summer

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Nursing and Medicine This is awarded to the student Science graduating from the Bachelor of Edith and Leslie Downer Entrance Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate Coolmore Prize Scholarship Entry Degree Programme who achieves The Coolmore prize is awarded to the The Edith and Leslie Downer scholarship the Highest Percentage score in the student with the best presentation of final has been set up in memory of the mother Medicine module. year project on the LM093 B.Sc. Equine and father of the President Emeritus of Science programme. The prize consisting the University, Professor Roger Downer. First Prize in the Discipline of Obstetrics of a medal is awarded annually at the The scholarship will be awarded to and Gynaecology Autumn Conferring Ceremony. For more the student with the highest Leaving This is awarded to the student information, email: [email protected] Certificate points enrolled in any one of graduating from the Bachelor of the following degree programmes: Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate The Critchley Prize • BSc Nursing (General) Entry Degree Programme who achieves Instituted in honour of the late Dr Robert • BSc Nursing (Mental Health) the Highest Percentage score in the Critchley, Senior Lecturer in Applied • BSc Nursing (Intellectual Disability) Obstetrics and Gynaecology module. Mathematics (1977-2007), this prize is The award is tenable for one year and awarded to the student who obtains is valued at €1,000. The successful First Prize in the Discipline of Paediatrics the highest QCA in first year in LM058 applicant must be a full-time student, This is awarded to the student Financial Mathematics, the Mathematical be an Irish citizen, have lived most of graduating from the Bachelor of Sciences option, Mathematics and his/her life in Ireland and received their Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate Physics option and Economics and education in Ireland, and be permanently Entry Degree Programme who achieves Mathematical Sciences option of LM124 resident in Ireland. the Highest Percentage score in the BSc Mathematics provided that five or Paediatrics module. more mathematics modules are taken Graduate Entry Medical School in year 1. Further details contact alan. Scholarship Scheme First Prize in the Discipline of Psychiatry [email protected]. This scholarship scheme provides This is awarded to the student financial assistance to socio- graduating from the Bachelor of Food Science and Health Academic economically disadvantaged students Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate Achievement Award applying for the Graduate Entry Entry Degree Programme who achieves This award is made annually to the final Medical Programme. Applicants must: the Highest Percentage score in the year student in the LM068 B.Sc. Food be an Irish/EU applicant, satisfy all Psychiatry module. and Health Science programme with the academic requirements for admission highest QCA. The award consisting of and have previously entered third level First Prize in the Discipline of Surgery a cash prize is awarded at the Autumn education via a recognised Access This is awarded to the student Conferring Ceremony. The award is made route or be deemed to be eligible graduating from the Bachelor of by the Department of Life Sciences. for consideration by virtue of socio- Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate economic disadvantage. The scholarship Entry Degree Programme who achieves The George Gooberman Memorial Prize aims to cover tuition fees plus a modest the Highest Percentage score in the for Excellence in Physics contribution towards living expenses. Surgery module. The George Gooberman prize is given Further information can be downloaded in recognition of outstanding academic from the Graduate Entry Medical School First Prize in the Discipline of achievement. It is awarded to the student Website: www.ul.ie/medicalschool. Professional Competencies that excels in first year of BSc Physics This is awarded to the student in both BSc Applied Physics or BSc First Prize for Overall Performance in the graduating from the Bachelor of Mathematics & Physics options of LM125 BMBS Graduate Entry Degree Programme Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate BSc Physics. This is awarded to the student Entry Degree Programme who achieves graduating from the Bachelor of the Highest Percentage score in the Horse Racing Ireland Prize for Services to Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate Professional Competencies module. In the Thoroughbred Industry Entry Degree Programme who achieves order to be eligible for the Professional The Horse Racing Ireland prize for the Highest QCA on the BMBS Graduate Competencies prize, the student must services to the Thoroughbred Industry Entry Degree Programme (In the event also have no record of unprofessional is awarded to the LM093 B. Sc. Equine of a tie, the award will be given to the behaviour throughout the programme. Science student with the best Final Year student who has the highest cumulative project on the thoroughbred industry. QCA scores obtained in Medicine, For more details contact The trophy is funded by Horse Racing General Practice / Primary Care and [email protected] Ireland and is awarded annually at the Surgery Modules). telephone 061 202603 Autumn Conferring Ceremony. For more information, email: [email protected] First Prize in the Discipline of General Practice/Primary Care Kerry Ingredients Prize This is awarded to the student This prize is awarded to the students graduating from the Bachelor of with the best Final Year project Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate presentation on the LM068 B.Sc. Food Entry Degree Programme who achieves and Health Science programme. the Highest Percentage score in the Excellence in research, presentation and General Practice/Primary Care module. understanding are the criteria considered in awarding the prize. The first cash prize First Prize in the Discipline of Medicine 45 Scholarships and Awards

is awarded annually at the Conferring UL has a unique combination of some Bank Of Ireland UL GAA High Ceremony. Second and third prizes are of Ireland’s best facilities, coaches, Performance Programme also awarded. For more details, email: athletes and sports scientists in one • Assists players to maximise their [email protected] location, supporting the development potential as sports people and of World Class performance and UL students and to represent UL GAA, Frank McGourty Award sports scholars will benefit from the great their clubs and counties at the highest The Frank McGourty Award is made in facilities, people and experience we have level. recognition of outstanding academic to offer in helping young athletes develop • Gives players the structured support achievement. Two awards are made successful dual careers. required to achieve and surpass their annually. One to the student with the sporting and educational ambitions. highest QCA in their final year of study The scholarships are open to all • UL is Ireland’s premier location for on the B.Sc. (Education) Biological current UL students or those who are High Performance Sports Facilities Science programme, and one to the applying to come to UL for the first and Sports Science. This programme student with the highest QCA in their time either through CAO or transferring maximises the benefits of the final year of study on the B.Sc. in Equine at undergraduate or postgraduate resources available in UL and puts the Science. Each trophy is presented level. Applicants must be a member player at the centre of everything we annually at the Autumn Conferring of a national governing body of sport do. Ceremony. For further details contact recognised by the Irish Sports Council, in • UL GAA Club has a fantastic coaching [email protected] [for Education] or the sport in which they are applying for a structure, which marries expertise [email protected] [for Equine] scholarship. from the Physical Education & Sports Science Dept with the knowledge of Royal Irish Academy Hamilton Awards – You can find out more and apply through some of Gaelic Games top coaches Mathematics the UL Sports Scholarship website http:// and former players. The annual Royal Irish Academy www.ul.ie/sportsscholarships Hamilton Prize is awarded in 9 higher High Performance Programme recipients education institutes in Ireland. It is Paddy Dooley Rowing Scholarship will get: presented to the best undergraduate The Paddy Dooley Rowing Scholarship • Financial assistance in the form of a mathematics students in their has been established through the scholarship payment penultimate year of study as nominated generosity of the Dooley family. The • Training gear bearing sponsors logo by their individual University. At the family, who are from Limerick, decided • Free access to the UL Arena Gym and University of Limerick, the student with to establish the scholarship in honour Pool facilities the highest QCA (based on Semesters of their father, who captained the Irish • Individually tailored programmes for 3, 4, 5) is given a cash prize of €250 Olympic eight, in the 1948 Olympic Physical Fitness and Strength and for their performance in either LM058 Games in London. The awarding of the Conditioning BSc Financial Mathematics or BSc scholarship, which encompasses all • Monitoring, assessment and Mathematical Sciences option accessed undergraduate academic disciplines, coordination with relevant parties in through LM124 BSc Mathematics. will be based on rowing promise and relation to workload. Leaving Certificate results or academic • Mentoring and assistance in relation to performance. The recipient must academic and sporting performance Sport represent the University of Limerick in rowing competitions, achieve You can find out more and apply through The University of Limerick Sports performance related goals set by the the UL Sports Scholarships website; Scholarships ULRC and contribute towards the www.ul.ie/sportsscholarships or by UL has recently launched a new and development of rowing in UL. contacting the UL GAA Development exciting Sports Scholarship scheme that Officer will aim to be the leading scholarship The Scholarship is for €2,500 and is open of its type in Ireland. The UL Sports to full-time students from any year of The Michael Hillery and Jacinta O’Brien Scholarships are designed to support top undergraduate study at the University Athletics Scholarship athletes in pursuing and excelling in their of Limerick. The scholarship is awarded This Athletics scholarship, honouring the sport while also undertaking academic on a yearly basis and any recipient is memory of Michael Hillery and Jacinta study at the University of Limerick. The entitled to reapply for the scholarship in O’Brien, deceased members of the UL scholarships are awarded at Gold, Silver subsequent years subject to satisfactory community is estimated as equivalent in and Bronze levels, and can have a value academic progress and the student value of €7,000. The benefits include: of up to €10,000 at the Gold level. continuing to represent the University • Waiver of Accommodation fees for in rowing competitions. Candidates Campus based accommodation The scholarship award includes a must be Irish citizens or be permanent • Full membership of UL Arena and training grant, coaching support, residents in Ireland (as defined by the access to facilities at no cost performance and sports science University Finance Office). • Provision of expert coaching for events services, and accommodation and at no cost to the athlete registration contributions depending on You can find out more and apply through • Priority access to Physiotherapy the level of the award. The scholarship the UL Sports Scholarships website www. services programme will also include a number ul.ie/sportsscholarships • Provision of Sports Science support of dual career workshops and supports and nutritional advice designed to help our scholarship athletes • Provision of a training expense grant manage successful sporting and values at €500 per year academic careers.

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• On qualification to World University NOTE: Admission to the relevant Financial Aid Fund Games the University may provide programme must be achieved by the In conjunction with the University of additional financial support to allow awardee in the conventional manner Limerick Students’ Union and the the athlete to travel and compete. with full compliance with the University Postgraduate Students’ Union, the of Limerick’s academic admission University administers two types of You can find out more and apply through standards. financial aid. The Financial Aid Fund the UL Sports Scholarships website; is supported by gifts from UL Alumni www.ul.ie/sportsscholarships through the UL Foundation’s Alumni General Annual Fund Appeal and through UL Other Sports Scholarships Student Capitation. The Financial Aid There are a number of other sports Cooperative Education Award Hardship Fund is an interest free loan scholarships that are awarded to The Cooperative Education Award to students. This scheme is designed to students attending the University of recognises exceptional student help students who experience short- Limerick that are not administered by performance on Cooperative Education term financial problems. If the student UL. These include; placement. One award per Faculty is qualifies for assistance, she/he will presented every year to the successful receive an interest free loan. This loan Provincial GAA Bursary Scheme students on graduation day. Nominations is repayable in full prior to graduation. • This scheme is administered and for the award are accepted from Additionally, student parents who are run by Munster GAA and Provincial both employers and faculty members experiencing financial difficulties can Councils in Leinster, Ulster and involved in any stage of the assessment apply for a Childcare Bursary to support Connacht viz. Co-Op visits, discussions with the them with their childcare/child-minder • Players receive Scholarship payment employer, grading of CoOp reports. costs. of €750, payable in 2 instalments The final selection for the awards is • Munster GAA interview in UL for the made by representatives of academic If a student is experiencing financial Munster Bursaries faculty and the Cooperative Education difficulty and wishes to apply for either • Other provincial councils interview & Careers Division. A separate award is type of funding, she/he is encouraged locally. also presented every year to the student to call to Teach Fáilte or Room CM071 to • These bursaries are for club members who excels during fourth year School meet with the chaplain, or alternatively, who contribute to club in playing, Placement. Nominations with supporting the student can email john.campion@ administration or coaching roles. statements can be submitted to Jerry ul.ie to make an appointment. Any Cronin, c/o the Cooperative Education postgraduate student wishing to avail How do I apply? & Careers Division at the University of of either type of funding can email Application forms come out in Limerick. [email protected] for an appointment. September and may be downloaded Application forms and further from www.gaa.ie, Elaine Fagan Scholarship information are available from the www.facebook.com/ulgaa, The Scholarship Fund is established Welfare Officer in the Students’ Union Twitter: @ul_gaa in the memory of Elaine Fagan and or the PSU President in the Stables sponsored by Michael Fagan and family. Courtyard. Stuart Mangan Scholarship First established for the academic year The Stuart Mangan scholarship has 2011/2012 the scholarship is to the value Higher Education Grants & VEC Grants been established to honour the life of €5,000 and a total of 5 awards will be Students registered for full-time and memory of this young athlete by made, with a different recipient every undergraduate programmes (of at least making it possible for those who suffered year. The award is open to first year 2 years duration) at the University of paralysis while competing in sport to undergraduate students that entered the Limerick may apply for grants under participate in educational programmes University through DARE - the Disability the national centralised scheme. These at the University of Limerick for periods Access Route to Education - or have a grants may be renewed annually, subject of up to four years. disability and can satisfy the selection to satisfactory academic progress and committee they meet the criteria means test. The purpose of Scholarship is to applicable to DARE. The scholarship is focus on candidates who may lack restricted to applicants from the Mid- An ONLINE ONLY grant applications the financial resources to attend West region. The scholarship will be system was introduced in 2012. All university and for whom the lack of such based at the discretion of the selection applications are made online to a single resources represents an apparently committee on a combination of personal awarding authority, Student Universal insurmountable obstacle. The circumstances, achievements to date, Support Ireland (SUSI) through https:// scholarship will provide funding grants financial need, and the likely impact the www.grantsonline.ie/ of up to €25,000 per annum to address scholarship will have on their personal As soon as the online application system the obstacles which may be preventing lives and future goals. Application forms opens for the 2017/18 academic year, a paralysed sportsperson from fulfilling and further information is available students will be able to register online their educational potential. from the Disability Support Services with SUSI and then complete the online Application forms and further Office on (061) 213098 or e-mail: application form. The online application information is available from the [email protected] facility will be available through https:// Disability Support Services Office, Phone: www.grantsonline.ie/ Remember, it will 061 213098 Email: [email protected] NOT be necessary to have received an offer of a college place or to be enrolled in college in order to apply.

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All Ireland Scholarships - sponsored by campus accommodation scholarships Certificate Examination of that year. The J.P. McManus each year: Scholarship may be renewed annually The All Ireland Scholarships was first 2 Access Scholarships – contact the subject to satisfactory academic proposed by JP McManus when he Access Office on 061 213104 progress. expressed a strong desire to provide 2 Sports Scholarship – contact the funds for the establishment of a third Physical Education & Sports Sciences University of Limerick Gold Medal level education scholarship scheme Department on 061 202896 A Gold Medal is awarded annually to the covering the thirty-two counties of University of Limerick undergraduate Ireland. He stated that the Celtic Tiger President’s Volunteer Award student graduating with the highest will not be around forever and that Students at the University of Limerick overall QCA in their final year of study. education will be the key for success have a long and proud volunteer history. The medal is awarded during the annual in more difficult times. He was also Because volunteering is a self-directed conferring ceremony. conscious of the cross border dimensions extra-curricular student activity of the proposed scholarship programme graduate volunteers are considered very University of Limerick Silver Medal and stated that the All Ireland employable. The President’s Volunteer A total of 5 Silver medals are awarded Scholarships scheme should operate on Award (PVA) is a formal acknowledgment annually – one to each faculty and a similar basis North and South. of the students’ commitment to one to interfaculty programmes in the The All Ireland Scholarships were volunteering and is recorded on the University of Limerick. The medals are subsequently established with a students’ transcripts. At the annual awarded to the undergraduate students donation of €30m by JP for application PVA ceremony the President of the within each faculty graduating with the in the provision of third level education University of Limerick presents the PVA highest overall QCA in their final year of scholarships, spread on a county by to student volunteers. The PVA ceremony study. The medals are awarded during county basis throughout the island of is attended by the campus community, the annual conferring ceremony. Ireland viz: volunteer organisations and the families and friends of student volunteers. The UL40 Scholarships €m Community Liaison Office (CLO) co- To mark the 40th anniversary of the ordinates the PVA. The CLO supports University of Limerick, 40 entrance Ireland 24 100 Scholarships student volunteers and works with scholarships were inaugurated in 2012. - 26 counties per annum community organisations to create Students are selected on the basis Northern Ireland 6 25 Scholarships volunteer opportunities for students. of their performance in the Leaving - 6 counties per annum Certificate. The value of the award is There are five levels of award: €2,000. Ten UL40 scholarships are • BRONZE: 20 hours of volunteering available to mature students (students The All Ireland Scholarships Programme • SILVER: 40 hours of volunteering must be 23 years of age on the 1st commenced during 2008. The value • GOLD: 60 hours of volunteering January 2018). Eight of the mature of each scholarship is set at €6,750 • Plassey: 12 hours over a semester (Int’l student scholarships are awarded to per annum in Ireland and stg£5,500 student). first year mature students – two per per annum in Northern Ireland and will • Outstanding Achievement Award faculty - via a competitive application continue for the duration of the under The President of the University of process, after students have registered graduate programmes chosen by the Limerick also recognises excellence in on their programme in September. Two scholarship winners. volunteering through his Outstanding of the mature student scholarships Achievement Award. This award is are automatically awarded to students Participation in the scholarship scheme presented to students who have progressing from the Mature Student is confined to those who are exempt shown an outstanding commitment to Access Certificate, based on their final from paying the Leaving Certificate volunteering. For further information results in that programme. Information Examination fee in Ireland or are in receipt on the PVA email: [email protected] or go to on application for these scholarships is of the Educational Maintenance Allowance www.ulpva.ie available from the Mature Student Office. in Northern Ireland, and the scholarships To qualify for consideration candidates are awarded on the basis of the results Scholarships for International Students must have not received any other of a candidate’s first attempt at the final A number of merit based scholarships entrance scholarship from the University secondary education examinations in are available to full-time Non-EU of Limerick. Ireland or Northern Ireland. students. For further information please visit the International Education Plassey Campus Centre Scholarship Website: www.ul.ie/international or e-mail Programme [email protected] Plassey Campus Centre is the company established by the University to manage Stryker Scholarship and develop Campus Life Services which Students registered for Bachelor’s include on campus residences, retail, bar Degree programmes at the University of and restaurant services at University of Limerick are considered for the Stryker Limerick. Campus Life Services aims to Scholarship, provided they have not support the educational mission of the been awarded other scholarships or University by providing services which bursaries. One scholarship, valued at are essential to develop a modern, €2,540 per year, is awarded each year vibrant campus. Plassey Campus Centre to a first year student. It is awarded on provides the following undergraduate on the basis of performance in the Leaving

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relevant organisation as part of the student’s Entry Requirements 50 1. General Entry Requirements course of education, training or scheme, including any internship scheme, where such 1 General Entry Requirements 50 1a. Minimum Entry Requirements placement requires the student to participate a Minimum Entry Requirements 50 The minimum entry requirements for in ‘relevant work or activities’ relating to admission to the University of Limerick are children or vulnerable adults, must be vetted b Specific Subject 50 set out below. Generally in order to satisfy in accordance with the University’s Student Requirements for Individual the minimum entry requirements, applicants Vetting Policy. Programmes where Student Programmes are required to present a minimum of six vetting is a requirement are indicated in c Competitive Entry 50 subjects in their school leaving examination the specific subject requirements for that which must include evidence of competency programme. Offers of a place on these d Garda Vetting 50 in English, Mathematics and Irish or another programmes will be provisional pending the e Withdrawal of Offer 50 language. outcome from the garda vetting process.

2 Irish Leaving Certificate 50 Language Exemptions 1e. Withdrawal of Offer Applicants The University of Limerick grants language The University of Limerick reserves the right a Minimum Entry Requirements 50 exemptions to applicants with specific not to consider any applications and to learning difficulties and/or hearing cancel any offers of places in cases where b Specific Subject 51 impairment. Consideration is also given requested information has not been provided Requirements for Individual to candidates who may not have had the or where falsified or misleading information Programmes opportunity to take a second language has been supplied. The University of Limerick c Competitive Entry 51 within primary/secondary school cycle. All will accept no responsibility for any loss or applicants are required to apply directly hardship arising from failure to supply correct 3 GCE/GCSE Applicants 51 to the Undergraduate Admissions Office, and complete information at the appropriate a Minimum Entry Requirements 51 University of Limerick to be considered for a time. language exemption. Successful candidates b Specific Subject 51 will be exempt from the second language The University of Limerick also has a Requirements for Individual requirement within the minimum entry responsibility to maintain a positive learning Programmes requirements for admission to the University. environment and to provide a safe and secure c Competitive Entry 52 Successful candidates must satisfy all other environment for its staff, its students, and the minimum entry requirements. A language campus community. Both CAO applicants 4 Applications from EU/EFTA 52 exemption cannot be used to satisfy any and direct applicants are required to bring Countries programme specific subject requirements. to the notice of the Vice President (Academic 5 Non EU Applicants 52 & Registrar) when applying for admission 1b. Specific Subject Requirements for to the University, any criminal convictions 6 Additional Entry Routes 52 Individual Programmes or other matters that would impinge on the Applicants are also required to satisfy any University’s obligations and responsibilities as a Access for Socio-economically 52 additional specific subject requirements for described above. The University of Limerick Disadvantaged Students the programme(s) of study to which they reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to b Access for Students with a 52 are seeking admission. Details of specific refuse to register a CAO applicant, or direct Disability/Specific Learning programme requirements are set out below. entry applicant or applicant by any other Difficulties application mechanism where to do so might c Mature Entry 52 Additional requirements for LM030 Irish either impact on the University’s; Music and Dance, LM031 Voice and Dance (a) obligation to maintain a positive d FETAC Entry Pathways 53 and LM099 Architecture learning environment; and/or e Transfer Students 57 Admission to LM030 and LM031 is based on (b) duty of care to others. points and success in an audition conducted How to Apply 57 by an interview panel. The audition is marked on a Pass/Fail basis. Admission to 2. Irish Leaving Certificate 7 CAO Applications 57 LM099 Architecture is based on points and Applicants a portfolio of personal work. The portfolio a EU/EFTA applicants and 57 is conducted on a Pass/Fail basis. Students 2a. Minimum Entry Requirements FETAC applicants who are successful and pass the audition/ Degree b Higher Education Access 57 portfolio are then considered on points for An applicant is expected to hold at the Route (HEAR) admission. time of enrolment the established Leaving c Disability Access Route to 57 Certificate with a minimum of six subjects Education (DARE) 1c. Competitive Entry which must include: Admission to most undergraduate • Two H5 (Higher Level) grades; and d Mature Applicants 58 programmes is extremely competitive and • Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 e Deferred Entry 58 applicants are ranked in order of merit based (Higher Level) grades. on their performance in their school leaving Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or 8 Direct Applications 58 examinations. another language, and English. a Applicants from Non-EU 58 countries 1d. Garda Vetting Certificate/Diploma Equine Science It is the policy of the University of Limerick An applicant is expected to hold at the b Transfer Applicants 58 that students whom the University places time of enrolment the established Leaving c Re-Admission Applicants 58 or makes arrangements for placement at a Certificate with at least five O6 (Ordinary 50 Entry Requirements

Level) grades or five H7 (Higher Level) grades. 2c. Competitive Entry • Home Economics (Scientific and Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or Due to the number and calibre of applicants, Social), Home Economics (General) and another language, and English. Candidates qualified candidates to all undergraduate Home Economics (Single course), any wishing to transfer to the follow-on Diploma degree programmes who satisfy the combination counts as one subject. programme in Equine Science will require minimum and specific entry requirements • English, English Composition count as one at least a Second Class Honours award at outlined above, are placed in order of merit subject. Certificate level. Graduates obtaining at least based on a points system. The system • Music, Music and Musicianship, Music and a Second Class Honours in the Diploma will operates as follows: Musicianship A, Music and Musicianship B, be considered for entry to year 4 of the B.Sc. • Points are awarded for all Leaving any combination counts as one subject. in Equine Science. Certificate Higher and Ordinary Level • Agricultural Economics, History, Economics, Subjects based on the grades achieved Economic History count as three subjects. Foundation Mathematics, Foundation Irish, in each subject with the exception of the • Any two or three subject combination of: Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme following subjects History, Economics, Economic History, (LCVP) o Foundation Mathematics Agricultural Economics, counts as two Table 1 outlines the recognition of Foundation o Foundation Irish subjects except when Agricultural Mathematics, Foundation Irish and the • Points are awarded for the best six Economics and Economics are combined Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme: subjects. in which case they count as one subject. • Where applicable the LCVP can be Special Mathematics Entrance Examination considered for points purposes provided The University holds a special mathematics the minimum entry requirements and 3. GCE/GCSE Applicants entrance examination in August each year specific subject requirements are satisfied. for students who achieve sufficient CAO • The six subjects must be taken at any one 3a. Minimum Entry Requirements entry points and satisfy all other entrance sitting of the Leaving Certificate. Applicants are required to hold at the time requirements, but who do not achieve the • An additional score of 25 points is awarded of enrolment at least Grade C in two GCE requisite grade in Higher Level Mathematics for grades H1 to H6 in the Higher Leaving A Level subjects and Grade C or higher in the Leaving Certificate for Faculty of Mathematics. The additional scores apply at GCSE Level in four subjects (including Science and Engineering undergraduate only where it is included as one of the English; Mathematics and a second degrees. Candidates who pass this special applicant’s best 6 subjects. The scoring language). VCE A Levels cannot be used to examination are deemed to have satisfied system is shown in Table 2 satisfy minimum entry requirements. the Higher Level Mathematics entry requirement for all programmes run by the The following rules apply to combinations 3b. Specific Subject Requirements for Faculty of Science & Engineering. Further of subjects when computing an applicant’s Individual Programmes information and an application form is point score. These rules also apply in fulfilling There are specific subject requirements available from www.ul.ie/admissions minimum entry requirements: for individual programmes. Details of these • Physics, Physics and Chemistry count as are available in the separate publication Computer Studies Course one subject; “GCE Entry Requirements” copies of which The University of Limerick is involved, in • Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry count as are available from the Undergraduate association with a number of schools, in one subject; Admissions Office and online at www.ul.ie/ the delivery of a Computer Studies course. • Physics, Chemistry and Physics, and admissions. VCE A Levels cannot be used to A passing grade in the Computer Studies Chemistry count as two subjects, satisfy specific subject requirements. course is deemed equivalent to a Leaving Certificate subject for eligibility and scoring. Further information from the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Points System Leaving Certificate LCVP Pts Higher Pts Ord Pts Higher 2b. Specific Subject Requirements for Grades % Marks Grade Points Individual Programmes Lvl Lvl Lvl Maths* Specific subject requirements for individual H1/O1 90 - 100 100 56 125 Distinction 66 programmes are detailed in the summary table on pg.54-56. It should be noted that H2/O2 80 < 90 88 46 113 Merit 46 candidates may continue to fulfill minimum H3/O3 70 < 80 77 37 102 Pass 28 and specific subject requirements from more H4/O4 60 < 70 66 28 91 than one sitting of the Leaving Certificate. 2 TABLE *Bonus points are ONLY Foundation Mathematics, Foundation H5/O5 50 < 60 56 20 81 awarded for Higher Level Irish and Leaving Certificate Vocational Mathematics at Grade H6 H6/O6 40 < 50 46 12 71 Programme (LCVP) do not satisfy specific and above and where it subject requirements. H7/O7 30 < 40 37 0 is included as one of the applicants best six subjects *Including 25 bonus points

Foundation Foundation Leaving Certificate Vocational Mathematics Irish Programme (LCVP) Fulfilling Minimum Entry Requirements Yes No No Fulfilling Specific Subject Requirements No No No TABLE 1 TABLE Points (as one subject in best of six) No No Yes

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3c. Competitive Entry School leavers who provide satisfactory Due to the number and calibre of applicants, 5. Non-EU Applicants evidence relating to their socio-economic qualified candidates to all undergraduate circumstances may compete for a quota of degree programmes who satisfy the All applications from countries outside places allocated to applicants on a reduced minimum entry requirements outlined above, of the European Union are assessed on points basis. In all cases, school leavers must are placed in order of merit based on a points an individual basis. In all circumstances, meet the Irish Leaving Certificate minimum system. The system operates as follows: applicants must have evidence of satisfying entry and specific subject requirements (see • Points are awarded for a maximum of four the minimum entry requirements and table below). distinct recognised subjects specific subject requirements for individual • If four A-levels are presented, the fourth is programmes. Who should apply to HEAR? scored at a lower rate University English language requirements School leavers from socio-economically • Only A-level grades awarded at the same also apply for applicants from non-English disadvantaged backgrounds who are under date can be considered for computation speaking countries. the age of 23 as of 1st January and who are • Applicants are scored on the basis of their resident in the Republic of Ireland may apply best four GCE A-Levels OR best three GCE to HEAR. Mature and FETAC students have A-Levels plus one AS Level in a different 6. Additional Entry Routes different admission routes (outlined below). subject from the same or preceding year. (Note one A-level grade from the previous 6a. Access for Socio-economically Condition of a HEAR Offer year may be substituted for an AS grade Disadvantaged Students Students who receive a HEAR offer must but will only be scored as AS). The University actively encourages attend an orientation programme before the • Grades in the same subject in A2 and AS participation by socio-economically first semester. Students who accept places in level cannot be combined disadvantaged students in its programmes the University of Limerick through HEAR are • 25 additional points will be awarded for a of study. Students applying to the University offered a variety of academic, personal and Grade E or better in A2 Mathematics. (This through the Access Office will be assessed social supports while studying at third level. will apply to only ONE Mathematics subject socio- economically to determine their Details of post-admission supports for HEAR of the following: Mathematics, Further eligibility. The Access Office offers two entry entrants can be found on www.accesscollege. Mathematics and Pure Mathematics, and routes to the University of Limerick: the ie and www.ul.ie/access only where that subject is used as one of Access to University Course and the Higher the subjects for scoring purposes. Education Access Route (HEAR). 6b. Access for Students with Disability/ Specific Learning Difficulty Points GCE A - Levels Access to University Course Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) The Access to University Course is a 13 The Disability Access Route to Education GCE GCE Pts for GCE Grade week full time course held in the University (DARE) is a third level alternative admissions A Lvl AS Lvl A Lvl Maths† during the Spring Semester. The course scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities A* 150 175 consists of modules in study skills, personal have had a negative impact on their second development, transition to university, life level education. DARE offers reduced points A 135 65 160 skills, logical problem solving, and computer places to school leavers who as a result B 120 60 145 skills. Participants also undertake a link-in of having a disability have experienced module in the undergraduate course they additional educational challenges in second C 100 50 125 plan to proceed to the following September. level education. School leavers who meet D 75 35 100 On successful completion of the course, the Irish Leaving Certificate minimum entry students progress to the degree course of and specific subject requirements (see E 40 20 65 their choice in the autumn and are offered table below) compete for a quota of places †Including 25 bonus points a variety of academic, personal and social allocated to applicants on a reduced points supports while studying at the University. basis in the University of Limerick. NB Mathematics and Pure Mathematics cannot Further information and application material be counted separately for points purposes. available on this course from University of DARE is for school leavers (under 23 years Limerick Access Office. old as at 1st January). Mature Students have Tel: 061 213104. Fax: 061 234123 different admissions routes (outlined below). 4. Applications from EU/EFTA Website: www.ul.ie/access Potential applicants may make advance Countries Email: [email protected] contact with Ms. Brenda Shinners- Kennedy, Disability Officer Telephone: (061) 202346 All applications from EU/EFTA countries who Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) are presenting school leaving examinations The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) 6c. Mature Entry other than Irish Leaving Certificate and is a college and university scheme which Minimum Entry Requirements GCE A-Levels, are assessed based on the offers places on reduced points and extra Applicants may apply for consideration on “Guideline Entry Requirements for EU/EFTA college support to school leavers from socio- the grounds of mature years. Applicants applicants” framework. For each country, economically disadvantaged backgrounds must be at least 23 years of age on 1st the framework provides equivalencies to who are resident in the Republic of Ireland. January in the year of entry. the minimum entry requirements, specific HEAR has been established by a number of subject requirements and competitive entry Higher Education Institutions based on clear Selection and Assessment requirements based on the Irish Leaving evidence that socio-economic disadvantage Admission to Nursing and Midwifery Certificate examination. Further details on has a negative impact on educational Programmes these equivalencies are available from achievement at school and progression to Mature applicants to degree programmes in www.ul.ie/admissions higher education. General, Mental Health, Intellectual Disability Nursing and Midwifery must undertake a written assessment test. This test is run by

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the Public Appointments Service (PAS) on prepared you to undertake this degree Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social behalf of the Nursing & Midwifery Board programme Sciences of Ireland (NMBI). The test is usually held • Knowledge and understanding of the LM002 Arts in April. Mature applicants seeking further career area in which you are interested LM038 Psychology and Sociology information on application to degree • Preparation made for undertaking this LM039 Journalism and New Media programmes in Nursing, and in Midwifery, degree programme LM040 European Studies should also consult the booklet “Nursing/ LM044 Applied Languages Midwifery a Career for You” available from: Mature Student Access Certificate Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland The Mature Student Access Certificate is Irish World Academy of Music and Dance Telephone: 01 6398528 a one year pre-degree course designed LM026 Performing Arts Email: [email protected] for prospective mature students who Web: www.nursingcareers.ie feel that they need a foundation level of Kemmy Business School study before starting a degree course. The LM050 Business Studies Admission to LM089 Sports and Exercise programme prepares students for third-level Sciences, LM100 Physiotherapy and LM102 education by facilitating the development Faculty of Education and Health Sciences Psychology of key learning and academic skills through LM102 Psychology In the case of LM089 Sports and Exercise subjects such as Study Skills, Computer Skills, LM150 Nursing (General) Sciences, LM100 Physiotherapy and LM102 Educational Guidance, Maths and a choice of LM152 Nursing (Mental Health) Psychology applicants are required to Engineering, Science, Humanities or Business. LM154 Nursing (Intellectual Disability) undertake the Mature Students Admissions On successful completion of the programme LM156 Midwifery Pathway (MSAP) test. There is one sitting of students can progress directly onto a range the test annually, usually in March. Further of designated degree programmes in UL. Competitive Entry details, including test date and test centres, Applicants must be at least 22 years of age Due to the number and calibre of are available from http://msap-ie.acer.edu.au. by 1st January of the year of registration for applicants, qualified candidates to all this programme. Contact the Mature Student undergraduate degree programmes who The test is designed to assess a range of Office for further details. satisfy the minimum entry requirements competencies considered important for outlined above, are placed in order of merit success in higher education studies. The Supports for Mature Students based on a points system. The system purpose of the test is to assess ability to A number of supports are available to operates as follows: understand and analyse material, to think mature students through the Mature Student • This scoring process only applies where critically about issues and to organise Office. Further information is available in the all the requirements for the major award and express thoughts in a logical and Mature Student Handbook. For copies of the are met i.e. when the specified component effective way. handbook and further information please awards have been achieved to a minimum contact the Mature Student Office: of 120 credits. Each component is given Admission to LM103 Paramedic Studies Telephone 061 202735 a score based on the credit value of the Mature applicants to LM103 Paramedic Email [email protected] or www.ul.ie/mso component and the weighting of the grade Studies are assessed for places by means of achieved. a written assessment test and subsequent 6d. QQI FET Level 5 Award (NFQ Level 5 Major • Although most component awards have a interview. Award): Entry Pathways credit value of 15, credit values of 5, 10, 20 Minimum Entry Requirements and 30 also apply. Admission to all other programmes Certain QQI FET Level 5 Awards are • The following scores apply to each Each mature applicant is considered acceptable in fulfilling the entry requirements component grade: on an individual basis. Applicants are for a number of programmes of study. In all expected to provide details on the CAO circumstances candidates must present the Grade Score form of their highest qualification to date, full award with a minimum credit value of 120 current studies, post-secondary education, which must include a distinction in at least 5 Distinction 3.25 second level education, non-certificate component awards. In addition to satisfying Merit 2.166666 courses, employment or voluntary work, the minimum entry requirements, candidates English language proficiency (if applicable), must also satisfy the specific component Pass 1.083333 references, statement of interest and award requirements. Further details are in hobbies/interests. See admissions.ul.ie for the publication “Entry Requirements: QQI FET To calculate a component score: full details on the supporting documentation Level 5 Awards (NFQ Level 5 Major Award)” • Multiply the credit value of the component required for different programmes. that is available from the Undergraduate by the weighting for the grade achieved. Admissions Office or online at www.ul.ie/ • Add all of the component scores up to All applicants must also provide a tailored admissions a cumulative credit value of 120. When personal statement for each programme of adding up these scores begin with study being applied for. The detail provided distinctions, then merits, then passes. in the personal statement is an important • Components leading to the best 120 credits part of the assessment process as it allows are scored and applicants are ranked the applicant to outline: accordingly. The best 120 credits come • Reasons for wishing to undertake this from component awards achieved with the particular degree highest grades. • Programme’s potential contribution to Programmes with QQI FET Level 5 Awards future career or life plans (NFQ Level 5 Major Award) Entry Pathways • Highlight relevant experiences or skills The following programmes have pathways gained through employment, voluntary for applicants presenting QQI FET Level 5 work, or personal interests which have Awards major awards:

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6e. Transfer Students Selection and Assessment Minimum Entry Requirements Each transfer applicant is considered on An applicant wishing to transfer from another an individual basis based on the content of third level institution may apply for entry to their previous higher education studies and any of the University’s programmes where: its sufficiency to merit exemption to the first (a) The applicant already holds a QQI and second year of the programme to which HET Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6 Major they are seeking admission. In some cases Award) or a QQI HET Bachelor (Ordinary an interview may be part of the selection www.accesscollege.ie Degree) (NFQ Level 7 Major Award) with process. www.cao.ie Merit or Distinction, or equivalent. Such www.ul.ie/access candidates will be considered for entry to www.admissions.ul.ie year two and year three, respectively, on to How to Apply an appropriate Bachelor (Honours) degree 7c. Disability Access Route to Education course with established transfer pathways. (DARE) (b) The applicant is currently studying 7. CAO Applications How to Apply to DARE? or has completed at least 60 credits or Before submitting a DARE application, you a Bachelor (Honours) (Level 8) awarded Applications for admissions from the should read the DARE Handbook and discuss by an Irish University or Quality and following applicants should be made through this with your parents, guardians or guidance Qualifications Ireland (QQI) or equivalent is the Central Applications Office (CAO): counsellor. considered on the following basis; 7a. EU/EFTA Applicants and QQI FET Award Applicants applying for DARE must: • Students must meet the programme Applicants 1) Be under the age of 23 as of 1 January entry subject requirements (from Leaving Applications may be submitted online at 2) Apply to CAO by 17:15 on 1 February Certificate or equivalent subjects www.cao.ie. Alternatively, application forms 3) No later than 17:15 on 1 March, disclose your from their third-level programme) or may be obtained from: disability and/or specific learning difficulty in the requirements of entry through an The Central Applications Office your CAO application and fully and correctly equivalent pathway, e.g., mature student or Tower House complete Section A of the Supplementary QQI FET Award. Eglinton Street Information Form (SIF) • Students who do not have an award from Galway If you wish to be considered for the DARE another HEI must have achieved the Tel: +353 91 509800 scheme you must answer yes to question 1 on minimum CAO cut-off points on the year Section A of the fully completed SIF by 17:15 they entered the HEI (including random Deadlines for both paper and online on 1 March. selection and any HEAR and DARE points applications are: 4) Download Section B of the SIF (Educational reduction, where applicable) or must have Normal applications 1 February Impact Statement), have it completed by your met the requirements of entry through an Late Applications 1 May school and returned to CAO to arrive by 17:15 equivalent pathway, e.g., mature student or on 1 April QQI FET Award, on the year they entered 5) Submit Section C Evidence of Disability the HEI. (Students who do not have the documentation completed by the CAO points but have completed at least 60 appropriate professional to CAO to arrive by credits and attained an average of at least 17:15 on 1 April. 50% (honours 2.2 level) with no deficient Further details on the acceptable Evidence of grades in their current programme of study Disability documentation is published in the meet this eligibility requirement). 7b. Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) DARE Handbook and on • Students must have completed How to apply to HEAR: www.accesscollege.ie. substantially equivalent learning in terms Step 1: Apply online to CAO by 17.15 on of learning outcomes to progress in to at 1 February. Notes: least Year 2 of the alternative programme. Step 2: No later than 17.15 on 1 March, you DARE has specific requirements for Section (Students who do not meet the equivalent must indicate in your CAO application that C (Evidence of Disability) in relation to the learning outcomes requirement may be you wish to apply for the HEAR scheme and Medical Consultant/Specialist who must considered for a conditional offer in to you must fully and correctly complete all verify your disability, the age limit on reports the alternative programme, subject to elements of the HEAR form (the HEAR form is and the documentation required. DARE satisfactory performance in a number of a part of your CAO application) will hold a number of Application Advice link-in modules. A student’s entry into the Step 3: Submit relevant evidence in support Clinics nationwide in January for students, alternative programme will be deferred of your application to arrive at CAO no later parents and guardians who would like further until they have satisfactorily completed the than 17.15 on 1 April. information on applying to DARE. See www. specified link-in modules.) HEAR applications can only be made online accesscollege.ie for further information on • Where the number of applicants exceeds at www.cao.ie DARE. the number of places available, applicants will be ranked primarily on the level of their More information on HEAR is available from academic qualification(s) and academic your school Guidance Counsellor or the performance. Students who do not have University of Limerick Access Office. HEAR an award from another HEI may be will hold a number of Application Advice considered on the basis of CAO points or Clinics nationwide in January for students, equivalent pathway (e.g., mature student or parents and guardians who would like further QQI FET Award) entry requirements. information on applying to HEAR. Information can also be found on:

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7d. Mature Applicants 7e. Deferred Entry Tralee, will gain full exemption from the Nursing and Midwifery Programmes A student who is offered a place through first two years of the Business Studies Mature applicants to Nursing and Midwifery the Central Applications Office (CAO) may, Degree LM050. Applications for the Higher programmes must apply through the CAO by under certain conditions, defer entry for one Certificate, using the CAO course code 1st February. Mature applicants must apply year. Applicants should not accept the offer TL630, should be made through the CAO. through the Public Appointments Service through the CAO. In order to defer entry on Applications for transfer to LM050 should (PAS) website www.publicjobs.ie. between receipt of an offer, a student must: be made directly to the Undergraduate mid-February and mid-March in order to • Go to www.ul.ie/admissions-askus, submit Admissions Office, University of Limerick. register for a written assessment test which an enquiry with Deferral as the Help Topic Entrants to the programme in a particular PAS carries out on behalf of the Nursing & • Make sure to include the following details: year will be required to hold the same level of Midwifery Board(NMBI). The test is usually - Your CAO application number points as that required for LM050. held in April. - The CAO course code you were offered - A contact telephone number 8c. Re-Admission Applicants All Programmes Other than Nursing & - The reasons why you are seeking the Applications from students seeking re- Midwifery deferral admission, who have not taken examinations To submit an application for consideration as • The request must arrive in the Admissions in UL, must be submitted directly to the a mature student, the following steps must be Office at least two days before the “Reply Undergraduate Admissions Office by1st completed: Date” on the Offer Notice. July. Candidates will be assessed on their • Mature applicants must apply through • A decision on the request will be school leaving results and must normally (CAO) by 1st February. communicated to the applicant. satisfy the current points requirement for • Mature applicants must indicate in their the programme of study sought. Candidates CAO application that they are a mature Please note that in the case of LM101 - who have previously taken UL examinations applicant. They will then be directed to Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery should contact the Student Academic an additional section of the CAO form (Graduate Entry), application for deferred Administration office regarding submitting where they must provide further personal entry is not normally available, but requests an application for consideration by the and educational details. All components may be considered on a case-by-case basis Student Status Committee - email [email protected] of the mature applicant section must be in exceptional circumstances. completed. Further information may be obtained from: • All supporting documentation (tailored Taking up a deferral personal statement for each programme, In order to take up a deferred place, you Undergraduate Admissions Office evidence of qualifications etc) must be must: University of Limerick posted to the CAO by 1st February. See 1. Re-apply through the CAO in the Limerick www.admissions.ul.ie for full details on the succeeding year by 1st of February. Ireland supporting documentation required for 2. Place the deferred course as your only different programmes. preference on the choice list. Telephone: 061 – 202015 • For LM089 Sport and Exercise Sciences, Fax: 061 – 334859 LM100 Physiotherapy and LM102 Enquires: www.ul.ie/admissions-askus Psychology applicants are required to 8. Direct Applications Website: admissions.ul.ie undertake the Mature Students Admissions Pathway (MSAP) test. There is one sitting Applications for admission from the following of the test annually. Typically, mature applicants should be made directly to the applicants are required to register for the University: test in February each year, with the test taking place in March. Further details, 8a. Applicants from Non-EU countries including specific test dates and test Applicants from non-EU countries should centres, are available from www.msap-ie. apply directly to the International Education acer.edu.au. Division at the University. The closing date • For LM103 Paramedic Studies, applicants for receipt of complete application forms are required to undertake a written is 1st July for September entry. Advance assessment test. Further details are contact may be made with the International available from www.ul.ie/gems/para Education Division: Telephone: 353-61 202414 With the exception of LM089 Sport and Fax: 353-61-213062 Exercise Sciences, LM100 Physiotherapy, Email: [email protected] LM102 Psychology, LM103 Paramedic Studies, LM151 Nursing (General), LM153 8b. Transfer Applicants Nursing (Mental Health), LM155 Nursing The closing date for receipt of applications (Intellectual Disability) and LM157 Midwifery, for candidates seeking admission to at least late applications may be considered for year 2 of an undergraduate programme is some programmes up to 1st May. Contact the 1st July 2018. Undergraduate Admissions Office for further details. Higher Certificate in Advanced Business Studies Students holding a Higher Certificate in Advanced Business Studies, a two-year programme at the Institute of Technology,

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CODE DESCRIPTION ENG 2ND LANG MATHS SCIENCE OTHER O6/H7 or H4 for language LM002 BA Arts O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 FETAC Pathway options (see note below) LM020 BA Law and Accounting O6/H7 O6/H7 O4/H7 Summary of Programmes - 2018 Entry LM028 BA Criminal Justice O6/H7 O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7 or H4 for language LM029 L LB Law Plus O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 options (see note below) Garda Vetting also LM038 BA Psychology and Sociology O6/H7 O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 required / FETAC Pathway O6/H7 or H3 (French, German, Gaeilge, Spanish LM039 BA Journalism and New Media H4 F6/O6/H7 FETAC Pathway for language options: see note below) Faculty of Education & Health Sciences LM040 BA European Studies O6/H7 H4 (exc. English) F6/O6/H7 FETAC Pathway H3 French, Gaeilge, LM044 BA Applied Languages O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 FETAC Pathway CODE DESCRIPTION ENG 2ND LANG MATHS SCIENCE OTHER German, Spanish Garda Vetting also F6/O6/ LM038 BA Psychology and Sociology O6/H7 O6/H7 required / FETAC H7 Pathway Kemmy Business School F6/O6/ O3/H7 in one Garda Vetting also LM089 BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences O6/H7 O6/H7 CODE DESCRIPTION ENG 2ND LANG MATHS SCIENCE OTHER H7 of Group 4 required F6/O6/ Garda Vetting also LM020 BA Law and Accounting O6/H7 O6/H7 O4/H7 LM090 BSc Physical Education O6/H7 O6/H7 H7 required BBS Business Studies (including BSc Science with concurrent Teacher Education O6/H7 or H4 for language O4/H7 in one Garda Vetting also LM050 Business Studies with French/ O6/H7 O4/H7 FETAC Pathway LM092 (Biology with Chemistry or Physics or Agricultural O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 options (see note below) of Group 3 required German/Japanese) Science) O6/H7 or H4 for language LM056 BA International Business O6/H7 O4/H7 O4/H7 in one Garda Vetting also options (see note below) LM094 BTech Materials and Architectural Technology O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 of Group 3 required O4/H7 in one LM063 BSc Technology Management O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 of Group 3 O4/H7 in one Garda Vetting also LM095 BTech Materials and Engineering Technology O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 of Group 3 required BSc Science with concurrent Teacher Education O4/H7 in one Garda Vetting also LM096 O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 Faculty of Science & Engineering (Physical Sciences with Chemistry and Physics) of Group 3 required F6/O6/ O3/H7 in one Garda Vetting also CODE DESCRIPTION ENG 2ND LANG MATHS SCIENCE OTHER LM100 BSc Physiotherapy O6/H7 O6/H7 H7 of Group 6 required LM058 BSc Financial Mathematics O6/H7 O6/H7 H3 Minimum 2.1 (Second Class Honours Grade One) in First O4/H7 in one of Garda Vetting also LM063 BSc Technology Management O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 LM101 BM BS Medicine (Graduate Entry) Honours Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent + Group 3 GAMSAT (Graduate Medical Schools Admissions Test) required O6/H7 in one of Garda Vetting also H4 F6/O6/ Group 2 LM102 BSc Psychology O6/H7 O6/H7 required / FETAC H7 Pathway LM068 BSc Food Science and Health O6/H7 O6/H7 Or Garda Vetting and C1 H4 in one of O6/H7 in one O3/H7 LM103 BSc Paramedic Studies O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H7 Drivers License also Group 1 of Group 6 required BSc Product Design and O4/H7 in one of LM076 O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 Garda Vetting also Technology Group 3 or Art O6/H7 in one LM150 BSc Nursing (General) O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H7 required / FETAC O6/H7 in one of of Group 6 LM077 BE Aeronautical Engineering O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 Pathway Group 3 Garda Vetting also O6/H7 in one BSc Construction Management O4/H7 in one of LM152 BSc Nursing (Mental Health) O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H7 required / FETAC LM082 O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 of Group 6 and Engineering Group 3 Pathway H4 in one of Garda Vetting also LM093 BSc Equine Science O6/H7 O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7 in one Group 2 LM154 BSc Nursing (Intellectual Disability) O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H7 required / FETAC of Group 6 Portfolio also Pathway LM099 B Arch Architecture O6/H7 O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 required Garda Vetting also O6/H7 in one LM156 BSc Midwifery O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H7 required / FETAC BE Chemical and Biochemical O6/H7 in one of of Group 6 LM115 O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 Pathway Engineering Group 5 O6/H7 in one of LM116 BE Engineering O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 Group 3 Irish World Academy of Music and Dance BE Electronic and Computer O6/H7 in one of LM118 O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 CODE DESCRIPTION ENG 2ND LANG MATHS SCIENCE OTHER Engineering Group 3 BSc Aircraft Maintenance and O4/H7 in one of Garda Vetting also Audition and Garda LM120 O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 F6/O6/ Airworthiness Engineering Group 3 required LM026 BA Performing Arts O6/H7 O6/H7 Vetting also required H7 / FETAC Pathway H = Higher Level, O = Ordinary Level, F = Foundation Level H = Higher Level, O = Ordinary Level, F = Foundation Level 56 Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

CODE DESCRIPTION ENG 2ND LANG MATHS SCIENCE OTHER O6/H7 or H4 for language LM002 BA Arts O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 FETAC Pathway options (see note below) LM020 BA Law and Accounting O6/H7 O6/H7 O4/H7 LM028 BA Criminal Justice O6/H7 O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7 or H4 for language LM029 L LB Law Plus O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 options (see note below) Garda Vetting also LM038 BA Psychology and Sociology O6/H7 O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 required / FETAC Pathway O6/H7 or H3 (French, German, Gaeilge, Spanish LM039 BA Journalism and New Media H4 F6/O6/H7 FETAC Pathway for language options: see note below) LM040 BA European Studies O6/H7 H4 (exc. English) F6/O6/H7 FETAC Pathway H3 French, Gaeilge, LM044 BA Applied Languages O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 FETAC Pathway German, Spanish

Kemmy Business School

CODE DESCRIPTION ENG 2ND LANG MATHS SCIENCE OTHER

LM020 BA Law and Accounting O6/H7 O6/H7 O4/H7

BBS Business Studies (including O6/H7 or H4 for language LM050 Business Studies with French/ O6/H7 O4/H7 FETAC Pathway options (see note below) German/Japanese)

O6/H7 or H4 for language LM056 BA International Business O6/H7 O4/H7 options (see note below) O4/H7 in one LM063 BSc Technology Management O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 of Group 3

Faculty of Science & Engineering

CODE DESCRIPTION ENG 2ND LANG MATHS SCIENCE OTHER LM058 BSc Financial Mathematics O6/H7 O6/H7 H3 O4/H7 in one of LM063 BSc Technology Management O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 Group 3 O6/H7 in one of H4 Group 2 LM068 BSc Food Science and Health O6/H7 O6/H7 Or H4 in one of O3/H7 Group 1 BSc Product Design and O4/H7 in one of LM076 O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 Technology Group 3 or Art O6/H7 in one of LM077 BE Aeronautical Engineering O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 Group 3 BSc Construction Management O4/H7 in one of LM082 O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 and Engineering Group 3 H4 in one of LM093 BSc Equine Science O6/H7 O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 Group 2 Portfolio also LM099 B Arch Architecture O6/H7 O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 required BE Chemical and Biochemical O6/H7 in one of LM115 O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 Engineering Group 5 O6/H7 in one of LM116 BE Engineering O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 Group 3 BE Electronic and Computer O6/H7 in one of LM118 O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 Engineering Group 3 BSc Aircraft Maintenance and O4/H7 in one of Garda Vetting also LM120 O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 Airworthiness Engineering Group 3 required

H = Higher Level, O = Ordinary Level, F = Foundation Level 57 Faculty of Science & Engineering CODE DESCRIPTION ENG 2ND LANG MATHS SCIENCE OTHER LM121 BSc Computing Technologies O6/H7 O6/H7 O2/H6 BSc Creative Media and LM122 O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 Interaction Design O6/H7 in one of H4 Group 2 BSc Biological & Chemical LM123 O6/H7 O6/H7 Or Sciences H4 in one of O3/H7 Group 1 LM124 BSc Mathematics O6/H7 O6/H7 H3 H4 in one of LM125 BSc Physics O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 Group 7 F6/O6/ LM180 Certificate in Equine Science O6/H7 O6/H7 H7

LANGUAGE OPTIONS CODE DESCRIPTION

H4 in that language with the exception of beginners Spanish or beginners German LM002 BA Arts where a H4 in a language other than English is required.

H4 in that language with the exception of Japanese, beginners Spanish or beginners LM029 LL B Law Plus German where a H4 in a language other than English is required.

H3 in French, German, Gaeilge, Spanish LM039 BA Journalism and New Media

BBS Business Studies (including H4 in that language with the exception of Japanese where a H4 in a language other LM050 Business Studies with French/German/ than English is required. Japanese)

H4 in that language with the exception of Japanese or beginners Spanish where a LM056 BA International Business H4 in a language other than English is required.

H = Higher Level, O = Ordinary Level, F=Foundation Level

In all circumstances, with the exception the established Leaving Certificate with at from the second language requirement. of LM180, an applicant is expected to hold least five O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or 5 Such an exemption is only applicable to at the time of enrolment the established H7 (Higher Level) grades. Candidates may those courses where the second language Leaving Certificate with a minimum of six continue to fulfil minimum and specific requirement is an O6 (Ordinary Level) subjects which must include: subject requirements from more than one grade or a H7 (Higher Level) grade. Please • Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and sitting of the Leaving Certificate but only contact the Admissions Office for further • Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or the best six subjects from one sitting will be information on applying for a second four H7 (Higher Level) grades. included for scoring purposes.. Applicants language exemption. In the case of LM180, an applicant is who have a hearing impairment or a specific expected to hold at the time of enrolment learning difficulty may apply for exemption

SUBJECT GROUPS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Agricultural Science Applied Maths Biology Chemistry Construction Studies Engineering Maths Physics Physics with Chemistry Technology Technical Drawing/Design & Communication Graphics

58 UL School Engagement

Choosing where to study is just as School Visits: *Campus tours are available mid-week important as what you choose to Our interactive schools presentation only from March – May (subject to study. Every year, we visit hundreds gives students an overview of our degree availability) of secondary schools around Ireland programmes, including information talking to Transition year, 5th year and on our campus facilities, scholarship Booking a Visit: 6th year students about the UL student opportunities, work placement, study Our School Engagement programme is experience. abroad, student support services, clubs flexible and we will always do our best and societies and much more. We can to visit on your preferred day and time. Our School Engagement programme also facilitate more specialised talks, To book a school visit or campus tours gives students a chance to hear first- should schools require a talk from please contact the School Engagement hand about our career focused courses, specific faculty schools or departments. Team on 061-234776/202094 or email stunning campus and the exciting [email protected]. opportunities that are available to UL Campus Tours: students. Our School Engagement team The School Engagement Office at UL also are recent graduates who can visit your offers a *campus tour option for schools school to help you to learn more about who cannot attend our Open Days. We our range of academic programmes and run small guided tours of the campus student life at UL. where students attend a general lecture about what UL has to offer and also get the chance to see our sports facilities, library, design studios, accommodation and Student Centre.

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60 Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Dámh na nDán, na nDaonnachtaí agus na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta.

If your talents and interests lie in subjects such as languages, history, sociology, cultural studies, music, politics or law, this faculty is an excellent choice. It is renowned for the quality of its teaching and its commitment to research.

61 LM002 Bachelor of Arts (in conjunction with Mary Immaculate College) NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at language other than English is required. Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established Specialist requirement in Mathematics Leaving Certificate (or an approved also – for those studying Economics or Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six Mathematics. Course Contact: subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 For certain subjects, additional Dr Michael Griffin (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher special qualifications specific to Tel: 00 353 61 213578 Level) grades. Subjects must include individual subjects or disciplines Email: [email protected] Mathematics, Irish or another language, may be determined by the respective and English. departments in accordance with Academic Council regulations. Admissions Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Mathematics also satisfies the minimum Applications are especially welcome from Tel: 00 353 202015 entry requirements. Foundation Mature Students. Mature applicants must Email: [email protected] mathematics is not reckonable for apply through the Central applications www.ul.ie/admissions scoring purposes. Office (CAO) by 1 February. In addition, students wishing to study Certain FETAC awards are acceptable in a Language must hold a minimum fulfilling admission requirements for this H4 grade in that language, with the programme – go to www.ul.ie/courses/ exception of beginners German or FETAC for a full list of modules. beginners Spanish where a H4 grade in a

Why study a Bachelor of Arts at UL?

At the University of Limerick, we deliver • You want to engage critically and an Arts Degree which is flexible and analytically with the world around you; wide-ranging, offering 19 subjects in • You want to develop skills that will all. You can study a combination of enhance your career and, in the subjects — as Single Honours or Joint broadest sense, your contribution to Honours — from across the Faculty of society. Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: • You can choose from a set of fourteen from familiar arts subjects such as subjects taught at the University of English, French, German, or History, to Limerick, to which we have added newer subjects such Drama and Theatre the possibility of taking one of your Studies or Linguistics with TESOL subjects — Geography, Mathematics, (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Philosophy, Drama and Theatre, or Languages). In the course of your study Theology and Religious Studies — you will have opportunities — unique to from our partner institution, Mary the UL curriculum — to work, to travel, Immaculate College. and to study abroad. You will study Arts at UL because: Broadening and Skills Modules

• You want to choose from a wide range Throughout this degree, you will of subjects at an institution where take Broadening and Skills modules. you can benefit from real-world work Broadening modules allow students to experience and can live and study in study topics from outside of their subject another country; choices. Skills modules will be provided • You want to engage with fresh ideas; to give students the skills required for • You wish to communicate your own academic study in University. ideas effectively and persuasively;

62 LM002 Bachelor of Arts (in conjunction with Mary Immaculate College) NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon

What you will study

YEAR 1 In the first year, you choose four subjects from the groups below. Any subject combinations are permitted, as long as three of the subjects are from the University of Limerick and no two are in the same group. Find out more about these subject offerings from the table at the end of this section.

GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Theology Psychology Gaeilge Geography* Public New and Mathematics* or or Music and or Administration Media Religious or Politics History German Drama French Dance Spanish and English and Studies* and or (beginners and or (beginners Leadership Cultural or International Economics or Theatre Sociology or or Studies Linguistics Relations advanced) Studies* advanced) Philosophy* with TESOL†

YEARS 2-4 Towards the end of year one, you will receive advice and guidance before selecting the subjects you will continue with from years 2-4.

2 subjects for Joint Honours to degree level* 1 Subject for Single Honours to degree level*

GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 GROUP 5 GROUP 6

Single or Joint Single or Joint Single or Joint New Media and Honours Public Honours Sociology Psychology Honours Politics Cultural Studies Administration and Single or Joint Or Music and Dance or German and International Or Geography* Leadership Honours History Or Linguistics with (beginners or Relations Or Spanish Or Philosophy* Or French TESOL† advanced) Or English (beginners or Or Gaeilge Or Economics Or Theology and Or Mathematics* advanced) Or Drama and Religious Studies* Theatre Studies*

Off-Campus programme Final year research dissertation

In semesters 4 and 5 (year 2 Spring and In your final year, you will complete a year 3 Autumn) you will participate in Final Year Research Dissertation in an off-campus programme. Semester the subject(s) of your choosing. This 4 is ordinarily dedicated to a period of is a unique opportunity to complete cooperative education/work experience an extended piece of research and in a sector related to your field of study. analysis in your chosen topic, designed Semester 5 is spent on study abroad with guidance and direction from an in one of our many partner institutions academic supervisor in your chosen across Europe, the Americas, and subject. The Final Year Research Australasia. UL’s dedicated Coop and Dissertation will develop your research Careers Office will help you find you the and analytical skills with a view to work placement that best suits your employment or further study. course of study and your aspirations, † Teaching English to Speakers of Other while our International Education Office Languages. will find you a place at one of our partner * Subjects offered by Mary Immaculate institutions most suited to your course of College. study in a part of the world that appeals to your intellectual and cultural curiosity.

63 LM002 Economics

Economics can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Economics by looking at the table at the end of this section.

About you application of quantitative tools, and related components: a strong monetary practice in clear writing. Economists and financial component Applied Economics, as part of a joint options engage the world of current affairs. Economic Analysis, and Monetary combination, will appeal to you if you Studying economics includes learning Economics; an international dimension enjoy keeping up with current affairs to use statistics and to read critically. International Economics; and an applied and are excited about the challenges Economics majors are interesting dimension Managerial Economics, of understanding the way economies people both because of their skills and Industrial Economics and Public Finance. function. It is an especially suitable because they can explain why economic The research and econometric skills of choice if you have analytical skills. It will phenomena occur and how economic students are developed through mini- also appeal to you if you are not yet sure performance might improve. The study of projects set for individual modules. As what career you see yourself pursuing economics is an excellent way to acquire a consequence, students can expect in the future, as this subject choice will problem-solving skills and develop a to graduate with strong analytical, teach you a range of skills that can be logical, ordered way of looking at issues. theoretical and empirical skills. Extensive applied to a number of future careers use of quantitative techniques and an in business, public service, social and What you will study emphasis on the importance of analytical economic research, public relations and thinking instils transferable skills in journalism among others. The suite of modules offered provides Economics students that they can use a well-rounded coverage of the and develop in a wide range of careers. Why study Economics at UL? economics discipline. This option builds Accordingly, employment prospects for on introductory foundation modules graduates are very good. Many of the managerial decisions taken offered in the first and second years; in modern business organisations and Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Note: financial institutions require a good Economics for Business and Economics Students require a O4/H7 in Mathematics understanding of the global economic of Integration. The third and fourth year to study Economics. environment. Studying economics will modules follow a logical and progressive develop habits of rigorous thought, the sequence that emphasises three inter-

Career Follow-On Study Opportunities • MA in Business Management Economics as part of a joint honours • MA in International Tourism degree provides an excellent • MSc in Economic Analysis preparation for a range of careers, • MSc in Financial Services including areas such as; • MSc in International Management and Global Business • Financial sector (e.g. economist; • MSc in Marketing, Consumption & retail, investment, and corporate & Society treasury banking; research analyst; securities trader) • Teaching • Government departments and agencies (e.g. Dept of Finance, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Central Statistics Office, Enterprise Ireland, Industrial Development Authority, Central Bank of Ireland, Economic and Social Research Institute) • Housing market analysis • Transportation, energy and telecommunications industries

64 LM002 English

English can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with English by looking at the table at the end of this section.

About you well as through the study of the social, Irish Author; Contemporary Irish cultural, and historical contexts in which Literature); Above all else, you love to read: novels, that literature was produced. You will • Other specialist electives (e.g. American poetry, non-fiction, drama, magazines. learn about literary analysis and literary Literature; Contemporary African You want to give yourself the opportunity history from the 16th century to the Literature in English; Postcolonial to read great books and to learn more contemporary times. You can choose Literature; Contemporary Women’s about the English language. You want electives to suit your own interests, Writing; Creative Writing). to engage with the writings that have in Irish, British, American, and World helped us to understand ourselves and literatures, and in women’s writing. the world that we live in. You want to know more about culture, in the broadest sense. What you will study You love film and music, and you want to understand how these art forms relate English at UL has four main components to fiction, drama, and poetry. You love to that run throughout the four years of the write, and you want to express yourself as programme: eloquently and effectively as possible. You • Literary analysis and theory; critical are open to new ideas and to the power practice. of words and images to inform, influence, • Historical schools/eras in literature and convince. (e.g. Renaissance Literature; Sensibility and Romanticism; Victorian Texts and Why study English at UL? Contexts; Literary Modernism and Postmodernism); The English programme at UL will enable • Specialist electives in Irish Literature you to develop critical and analytical (e.g. Gothic Literature in Ireland, Irish skills through an appreciation of the Literary Revolutions 1880-1930; Irish English language and its literature, as Literature 1930-1990; Study of a Major

Career Follow-On Study Opportunities • MA Creative Writing • Journalist • MA English • Editor • MA Comparative Literature & • English Teacher (Professional Cultural Studies Master of Education required) • MA Gender, Culture and Society • Communications and public • MA Journalism (with Grad Dip relations option) • Media production, media research • MA TESOL (Teaching English to • Publishing and Advertising Students of Other Languages) • Research and teaching at third • MA Technical Communication and level E-Learning • Development and research in voluntary organisations

65 LM002 French

French can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with French by looking at the table at the end of this section.

About you Why study French at UL? What you will study

Uniquely, you wish to engage with other French can be studied in the University You will study diverse topics related to the cultures and a specific international of Limerick at advanced level. You will French and Francophone world. These language: French. In doing so, you will learn about French society, literature will include social media, cinema, politics, experience social media, novels, poetry, and culture as well as improving your modern literature, business, language, non-fiction, ideas and systems of values language skills. You will use a wide range translation and thought. and thought. You wish to tackle French of materials to aid your study, including and Francophone writings that have textbooks, newspapers, film, radio, TV and helped us to understand people and the Internet. All French modules are taught world that we share. through the medium of French.

Career opportunities

• International Business • European and Irish public service • Interpreting and Translating • Teaching (Professional Master of Education required) • Tourism • The media and information industry

Follow-On Study

• MA Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies • MA French • MA Languages and ICT Content Development • MA Modern Language Studies • MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) • Professional Master of Education (Modern Languages)

66 LM002 Gaeilge

Is féidir an Ghaeilge a dhéanamh mar chomhábhar sa Chéim sna Dána in Ollscoil Luimnigh. Is féidir féachaint ar na hábhair ar féidir iad a dhéanamh leis an nGaeilge sa léaráid.

Mar gheall ortsa: Cad chuige staidéar a Cad a bheidh faoi staidéar dhéanamh ar an nGaeilge in agam? Is duine tú ar breá leat an Ghaeilge Ollscoil Luimnigh? agus a bhfuil suim mhór agat sa chultúr Gaelach. Tá fonn mór ort forbairt a Mar chuid de do chúrsa Gaeilge, dhéanamh ar do chumas teanga Is féidir staidéar a dhéanamh ar an déanfaidh tú staidéar ar ghramadach sa Ghaeilge agus ba mhaith leat go nGaeilge mar chuid de réimse leathan agus ar chruinneas na Gaeilge (idir mbeadh an Ghaeilge mar dhlúthchuid cúrsaí in Ollscoil Luimnigh ar a n-áirítear scríobh agus labhairt), agus déanfaidh tú de do shaol pearsanta, cultúrtha agus an Chéim sa Dlí Móide, an Chéim sna staidéar ar an litríocht, ar an gcultúr béil, sóisialta feasta. Is maith leat cúrsaí Teangacha Feidhmeacha, an Chéim agus ar an tsochtheangeolaíocht, trína léitheoireachta agus/nó tá suim mhór sa Léann Eorpach, an Chéim san bhforbrófar do scileanna machnaimh, agat sa chultúr béil, sa bhéaloideas Taibhealaíona (Ceol agus Damhsa), anailíse, agus áitimh. Freastlóidh tú agus san amhránaíocht, agus tá an- an Chéim sa Chorpoideachas, agus ar ranganna teagaisc a dhíríonn go spéis agat i gcás na Gaeilge sa tsochaí an Chéim sna Dána. Oibríonn foireann speisialta ar chúrsaí teanga, ar an chomhaimseartha. Aithníonn tú an Léann na Gaeilge go dian dícheallach ngramadach, ar labhairt na Gaeilge tábhacht thar meon a bhaineann le ar son na mac léinn agus bímid ann agus ar an aistriúchán; freastlóidh tú ar hoidhreacht na Gaeilge i stair na tíre chun tacú libh ar bhóthar na foghlama. léachtaí a bhainfidh le réimse leathan seo agus i sochaí an lae inniu agus is Mar gheall ar speisialtóireachtaí na ábhar laistigh de Léann na Gaeilge, mian leat tuiscint níos fearr a fháil ar an foirne, gheobhaidh tú cúrsa ar leith sa mar shampla, dírbheathaisnéis na oidhreacht sin agus ar an gcomhthéacs Ghaeilge a bheidh nascaithe le disciplíní Gaeilge, traidisiún na scéalaíochta, sóisialta agus cultúrtha lena mbaineann móra idirnáisiúnta ar a n-áirítear an na scéalta gaisce, na seanscéalta sí. Tá meon oscailte agat, tá tú sásta tsochtheangeolaíocht, léann na litríochta, iontais, an caoineadh, traidisiún na tabhairt faoi smaointe nua, agus tá tú an antraipeolaíocht agus an béaloideas, hamhránaíochta, Nualitríocht na ag tnúth leis an spreagadh intleachtúil a agus a shuíonn Léann na Gaeilge laistigh Gaeilge idir phrós agus fhilíocht, thabharfaidh teanga, cultúr agus litríocht de ghluaiseachtaí smaointeoireachta litríocht na Gaeilge 17ú haois – 19ú na Gaeilge duit agus leis na tuiscintí nua idirnáisiúnta an léinn. Beidh tú ag plé le haois, scéalaíocht Chéitinn, an phleanáil a bheidh agat ar an gcultúr agus ar an foireann a thugann faoin múineadh le teanga, an chanúineolaíocht, an saol dá bharr. fonn agus le fuinneamh, a thabharfaidh tsochtheangeolaíocht. idir spreagadh agus thacaíocht duit, agus a chuirfidh na fáiltí geala romhat go hOllscoil Luimnigh.

Deiseanna fostaíochta

Bíonn deiseanna fostaíochta ar fáil do chéimithe Gaeilge Ollscoil Luimnigh i réimsí éagsúla, mar shampla: an mhúinteoireacht, an earnáil oidhreachta agus cultúir, na meáin Ghaeilge agus an iriseoireacht, an earnáil phoiblí.

Staidéar Iarchéime:

• PME sna Teangacha (Gaeilge) • MA múinte sa Ghaeilge • MA taighde sa Ghaeilge • PhD taighde sa Ghaeilge • MA Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies

67 LM002 Geography

Available from our partner institution, Mary Immaculate College Geography can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Geography by looking at the table at the end of this section.

Geography is concerned with both the range of talents. It fosters an ability to natural and the cultural environments synthesise diverse bodies of knowledge, created on the earth’s surface and with and to think critically about complex the inter-relationships between them. processes. In addition, students taking It has links with a wide range of other Geography acquire specialist skills in disciplines, and provides a framework for the numerical and graphical analysis understanding the increasingly complex of information, including computer and interdependent world in which we data analysis and mapping, which live. The Geography programme includes are increasingly in demand in our modules in both physical and human knowledge economy. Besides formal geography. In physical geography lectures, students learn through tutorials, we aim to provide students with a seminars, group / team work, laboratory sound understanding of the processes work, field work and project compilation. at work in the natural world, and of Students wishing to be registered with environmental changes in both past and the Teaching Council as post-primary present times. The human geography geography teachers are advised to programme deals with issues and discuss module selection with their problems that range in scale from the academic advisor. global to the local, including globalisation and its geographical impacts, geo- political conflict, economic restructuring and dislocation, urbanisation, and the challenges of sustainable development. Because it is inherently interdisciplinary, Geography helps to develop a wide

Career Opportunities

Geography graduates find work in a wide range of careers including:

• Urban Planning • Teaching (Professional Master of Education required) • Tourism • Heritage organisations • Civil service • Regional and local community development • Academic research

Follow-On Study

• MA /PhD Research

68 LM002 German

German can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with German by looking at the table at the end of this section.

About you the culture and society of the German- and research practice and are involved speaking countries of Europe. Students in international networks looking at best You are someone who enjoys learning develop great enthusiasm for their practice. about other cultures, who is interested in subject, not least because of the many languages and who would either like to opportunities for work placements in top What you will study continue with German because you liked Austrian, German and Swiss companies it in school. Or you may want to pick it and the great possibilities of studying as You will learn about culture and society up as a beginner who is happy at last to an Erasmus student at one of our many (literature, cinema, Landeskunde get a chance to start learning German. German-speaking partner universities. (area studies), history, popular culture, Perhaps you are someone who wants to Our classes are typically taught through language in society etc.) in Austria, benefit from the excellent job prospects the medium of German, use up-to- Germany and Switzerland. You will also, for anyone with a good knowledge of date teaching methods and the latest of course, be developing your language other EU languages and of German in educational technologies. You can also awareness and your German language particular. And you know that German take advantage of the many exciting skills by working with exciting and is one of the major languages of the offers such as one-to-one sessions with topical texts, visual material and online European Union and the most common native speakers, discussion groups, movie digital sources, and, at an advanced first language spoken by people within evenings, and lectures and readings stage, developing your translation and the European Union! by visiting authors and academics. We interpreting skills. From the beginning, have the only Centre for Irish-German you will be actively involved in the classes Why study German at UL? Studies in Ireland and are active in and will find yourself contributing to interdisciplinary research in the Centre them, often with your fellow students, in We have an excellent track-record of for Applied Languages and the Ralahine group presentations and mini research giving our students the best chances Centre for Utopian Studies. We also have reports. to acquire high-level language skills, many international links which enable us combined with a sound knowledge of to remain up-to-date with best teaching

Career “German is one Opportunities of the major • Teaching (Professional Master of Education required) languages of the • International Business • European and Irish public service European Union • Arts and Cultural Institutions • Translating and the most • Tourism common first language spoken by people within Follow-On Study the EU. • Professional Master of Education (Languages) • MA Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies • MA German Language and Culture in Europe • MA Irish-German Studies • MA International Studies • MA Languages and ICT Content Development • MA Modern Language Studies • MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

69 LM002 History

History can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as single honours or a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with History by looking at the table at the end of this section.

About you Why study History at UL? What you will study

Above all else, you have a curiosity about The historians at UL are acknowledged History at UL has a number of key and a passion for understanding events, leaders in their fields of research, and are components or themes that run people, societal transformation in the committed to student-centred learning; throughout the four years of the past; you love to read and engage with they offer exciting and innovative programme leading to specialist options historical debates about the past; you modules throughout the four years of in the final year, among these are the are excited about ‘discovery’ and rise to study. The programme at UL will enable following: the challenge of working with original you to develop critical and analytical sources and documents. You want to skills through an appreciation of primary • Documentary sources analysis and give yourself the opportunity to read sources, historiography and key events theory, critical historical practice. path-breaking historical works and to and changes, as well as through the • Historical schools/eras in history- learn more about the writing of history. study of the social, cultural and historical writing/historiography since classical You want to engage with past events contexts in which change was produced. times until the present day. and processes that have helped us to You will learn about source analysis, the • General electives in late-medieval understand ourselves and the world that processes informing history writing from European history (Renaissance/ we live in. You want to know more about the 16th century to the contemporary Reformation/Counter-Reformation); culture, in the broadest sense. You have world. You can choose electives to suit warfare and diplomacy in 17th Century; an ability to both narrate and analyse your own interests, in Irish, European, political history of Irish nationalism/ phenomena, and you want to express American, Australian and Middle Eastern/ republicanism; the cultural and social yourself as eloquently and effectively Mediterranean history; you can focus on history of everyday life in Ireland as possible. You are open to new ideas, political, social, cultural, urban, gendered since the 18th Century; America/Irish and to the power of the past to inform, approaches to history. relations; Europe and the Middle East influence, and convince. since the 19th Century; historiography. • Specialist electives on 16th Century Spain; Ireland and America; Holocaust; the cultural history of the city in 16th & 17th century Germany; cultural history of the Weimar Republic.

Career Opportunities

• Professional administration/ management • International/European organizations • Archivist/Museum curator/ Librarian • Development and research in voluntary organizations/NGOs • Public service, nationally or locally • Research and teaching at third level • Teacher (Professional Master of Education required)

Follow-On Study

• MA History • MA History of the Family • MA Local History • Grad Dip/MA Journalism

70 LM002 Music and Dance

Music and Dance can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Music and Dance by looking at the table at the end of this section.

About you a world leader in the study of these histories of western music and dance, phenomena, situating music and dance ethnomusicology, ethnochoreology, music Do you enjoy music and/ or dance? in the centre of a number of critical and dance education and music and Do you want to invest in your future approaches and disciplines in the study dance psychology. You will also have the and develop your knowledge and of culture and society. opportunity to engage with the wider understanding of these and related cultural, social and historical context of performance practices? Do you want to This subject is designed to develop your this island through a number of modules unlock your potential and learn from top academic and vocational skills. The main in Irish cultural studies. experts in the field of music and dance thrust of this subject in this context is the studies? If so, this may be the subject academic study of various music and To find out more about the Irish World choice for you. dance practices. You will also engage Academy of Music and Dance, go to in vocational studies directly relevant www.irishworldacademy.ie Why study Music and Dance to music and dance. For example, you at UL? will have the opportunity to record CDs and videos, use digital media, write Music and dance are an intrinsic part business plans, plan tours and organise of the cultural life of this island being performances. significant economically as well as artistically and socially. The Irish World You will also engage in specific Academy of Music and Dance at the academic studies in traditional music University of Limerick has become and dance, popular music and dance,

Career Opportunities

This subject is designed to produce graduates with a broad range of skills that can be employed in a number of professional contexts. Great emphasis is also placed on the development of transferable vocational skills, enabling you to access a diverse range of less obvious career pathways.

Follow-On Study

• Master of Arts in Irish Music Studies • Master of Arts in Irish Dance Studies • Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology • Master of Arts in Festive Arts • Master of Arts Music Therapy

71 LM002 Linguistics with TESOL

(Teaching English to speakers of other Languages) Linguistics with TESOL can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Linguistics with TESOL by looking at the table at the end of this section.

About you • Foundation modules in linguistics and What you will study sociolinguistics (language in society) in You are fascinated by all aspects of your first year to give you a thorough Linguistics is the study of language, human language and communication; introduction to the subject; and language is how we get things you are interested in finding out where • Modules on researching language in done in the world. The focus in UL is language comes from and how we your second and third years, which will on sociolinguistics, which is concerned acquire it, how language changes over equip you with the tools to carry out with the role of language in society. You time, how it varies between people and research and analysis on a variety of will start in first year with more general, between places, and between different types of language and texts; introductory modules and work your way genders and generations. You are keen • Specialist modules covering topics towards more specialized modules in to explore the role of language in wider such as: language and technology; your final semesters: society, and to learn how languages work language policy and politics; Irish- • Year 1: Introduction to Linguistics; in contact and competition with each English; multilingualism; language and Introduction to Sociolinguistics; other. globalization; and media discourse • Year 2: How to research language analysis; (carrying out and designing research Why study Linguistics with • Training in Teaching English to studies); Language and Society in TESOL at UL? Speakers of Other Languages in a Ireland; Language Technology; specialized suite of three modules; • Year 3: How to analyse language data The Linguistics and TESOL Section • One year off campus gaining valuable (corpus methods, discourse analysis, is located in the School of Modern work experience through cooperative ethnographic methods, conversation Languages and Applied Linguistics. All education placement and intercultural analysis); TESOL 1 OR optional modules members of staff are highly research experience through Erasmus/ in Language and Culture. active, and there is a close alignment study abroad in one of our partner • Year 4: Multilingualism in a Globalizing between research and teaching universities. World; Language Policy, Politics and expertise. Particular features of the Power. TESOL 2&3 OR optional modules Linguistics with TESOL pathway at in Language and Culture. University of Limerick include:

Career Follow-On Study

Opportunities • MA / Structured PhD in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Studying linguistics opens the Other Languages) door to a whole range of careers, • MSc Speech and Language as expertise in language and Therapy communication is in very high • Structured PhD in Applied demand across almost all sectors Languages and professions. Here are some • MA Journalism (with Grad Dip examples: option) • MA Technical Communication and • Teaching English to Speakers of eLearning Other Languages • Speech and Language Therapy (Professional Masters required) • Forensic linguistics • Language consultancy (surveys and testing) • Lexicography (development of dictionaries) • Linguistic analysis for digital media companies • Media, journalism and publishing, • Advertising and PR • Information Technology Sector • Research and teaching in further and higher education

72 LM002 Mathematics

Available from our partner institution, Mary Immaculate College Mathematics can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Mathematics by looking at the table at the end of this section.

Mathematics is an ancient study that has The mathematics programme includes We welcome students who have taken been fundamental to the development of several modules in the main branches Ordinary Level Mathematics for their society since earliest times. It involves the of pure mathematics: Analysis (calculus Leaving Certificate, as well as those who abstract understanding of concepts and in one and in several variables), Algebra have taken it at Higher Level, so long the acquisition of computational skills. It (elementary number theory, linear as they have good grades and a keen develops an appreciation of the essential algebra and abstract algebra) and interest in Mathematics. At the end of links between theory and practice, insofar Geometry. Relevant applications of First Year, the decision on whether or not as to know mathematics is to be able to mathematical theory are included in to continue with Mathematics to degree do mathematics and to do mathematics course modules and there are complete level can then be based on the First Year well, one must understand what it is. modules on computational mathematics experience and examination grades, A study of mathematics has twin and on statistics. rather than on the student’s pre-College values: there is the intrinsic educational background. gain to be derived from the personal First Year Foundation courses are satisfaction of mastering a slightly designed to take account of the mixed elusive piece of theory, or from solving mathematical background of students. even a moderately difficult problem, and As such they are intended to be an there is the extensive economic utility of appropriate introduction for students mathematics. The latter is particularly who wish to study Mathematics to visible in the commercial and business degree level and a reasonable taste of world and in the great achievements of the subject for students who wish to science and engineering. specialise in other subject areas.

Career Opportunities

Mathematics graduates find work in a wide range of careers including: • Banking and commerce • Teaching (PME required) • International and EU organisations • Financial services • Management services • Statistics • Civil service • Informational Technology

Follow-On Study

• MA/PhD Research • Professional Master of Education (Mathematics) • MSc in Mathematical Modelling

73 LM002 New Media and Cultural Studies

New Media and Cultural Studies can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with New Media and Cultural Studies by looking at the table at the end of this section.

About you Why study New Media and Cultural Studies at UL? You are a reader; you like books, newspapers and magazines, as well as films, TV, radio and social networking. You The cultural studies and new media are bright, perceptive and curious, good pathway will allow you to undertake at working in a team, keen to express and specialised study in cultural studies communicate ideas and opinions. You including film studies, comparative are open to new ideas, and to the power literature, visual cultural studies and of words and images to inform, influence cultural theory as well as aspects of and convince. You want to learn more new media. about literature and the arts, media and “New media” refers both to the media culture, the individual in society, and to that have emerged in response to be creative in a challenging world. technological evolution and to new ways of using traditional media as a result of technological change. In addition, you will also acquire critical and analytical skills; specialised new media production skills; research and writing skills and the opportunity to study abroad and obtain work experience.

Career Opportunities

• Communications and public relations • eCommerce and ePublishing • Technical Writing and editing • Print and electronic media journalism • Media production • Media research and analysis • Advertising and marketing • Research and teaching at third level • Development and research in voluntary organisations

Follow-On Study

• MA English • MA Journalism (with Grad Dip option) • MA in Marketing, Consumption and Society • MA Technical Communication and E-Learning • MA in TESOL

74 LM002 Philosophy

Available from our partner institution, Mary Immaculate College Philosophy can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Philosophy by looking at the table at the end of this section.

Our undergraduate programme consists bear in such reflection; and this means to analyze and construct arguments and of a broad and accessible introduction that philosophy has also always been to be open to new ways of thinking. In to Philosophy. Our department provides concerned with the refinement and addition, you will learn to write clearly and a supportive and friendly environment continual improvement of our exercise persuasively, absorb and sift complex for students, with a distinctive range of of such capacities. A philosophical information and to distinguish between modules and extracurricular activities. education means studying some of different views and come to a reasoned Our programme is structured to provide the “big questions” that many people- position. You will also learn to be self- students with the skills necessary including some of the greatest minds in motivated, creative and able to prioritize to appreciate more fully the central human history-have grappled with: your work and working to deadlines – all concerns of human existence and to talents sought after by employers. develop abilities in problem-solving, • Can we prove that God does (or does reflective communication, writing and not) exist? You will acquire the following skills: critical thinking. Philosophy can be • Does life have meaning? humanistic or technical, historical or • Are morals truths absolute or relative • Logical and analytical thinking and contemporary, theoretical or practical. to culture? reasoning The Philosophy Department at Mary • Do we know what we think we know? • Problem solving Immaculate College is committed to • Is there a better life than the happy life? • Written and oral communication – offering a programme that allows its • Do we have an obligation to always presentation of ideas and information undergraduates to engage all of these obey the law? • Ability to interpret, condense and facets of the subject. Philosophy’s • Do we have souls or are we just clarify information humanistic dimension involves the “physical stuff”? • A significant amount of creativity cultivation of the skills of close reading • Do we have free will or are we • Ability to formulate your own position and careful interpretation of texts, determined? and defend it in debate as well as reflection on the largest • Can you really experience anything • An ability to interpret, classify of questions about who we are and objectively? and analyze a variety of different what our place is in the world. Yet it information equally involves reflection on the very Studying philosophy will teach you to • A willingness to debate any point intellectual capacities that we bring to think logically and critically about issues, • Curiosity and lateral thinking

Career Follow-On Study Opportunities “Studying • MA/PhD Research • MA Philosophy and Culture Careers in law, human resources, Philosophy will • Structured PhD in Philosophy and advertising, marketing, the media, Culture publishing, politics, health care, teach you to think social services and journalism are possible career options. High- logically and profile philosophy graduates such critically about as TS Eliot, Woody Allen, the Coen Brothers, creator of The Simpsons, issues, to analyse Matt Groening, Ricky Gervais, Martin Luther King, Elmore Leonard, Wes and construct Anderson, Will Self, Michael Ignatieff, and former US president Bill Clinton arguments and are all examples of how studying philosophy can broaden your to be open to new employment horizons as well as your ways of thinking. thinking.

75 LM002 Politics and International Relations

Politics and International Relations can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as single honours or a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Politics and International Relations by looking at the table at the end of this section.

About you Why study Politics and What you will study International Relations at UL? In the first year, you will take introductions The study of Politics and International At the University of Limerick you will to the broad study of Politics and Relations is all about thinking critically have the opportunity to study a wide International Relations, whereas in and understanding change. You might cross section of areas within Politics the second year you separately take be attracted to studying this course if and International Relations. The staff courses related to the main studies you are interested in understanding the of Department of Politics and Public within the field (Irish Politics, European way the world works. You will learn how to Administration have expertise across Politics, Political Theory, International research, how to study and develop your the discipline and as a result students Relations and Political Economy, and analytical and reasoning skills, and how will learn about the general workings Public Administration). You then have a to apply these skills to the real world. You of Politics and International Relations wide range of co-op/work placements will learn about Ireland and Europe, their and then look at Irish Politics, European before going on study abroad to a large place in the world, about what makes a Politics, Political Theory, International choice of universities (including those in good society and about what doesn’t, Relations and Political Economy, and Malta, Czech Republic, Turkey, Iceland, and how we might tell the difference Public Administration. By doing so they France and Germany). In the final year, between the two. will cover more content that any other you can choose a number of electives Politics-based course in the state. It that include looking at issues such as provides a unique opportunity to study global justice, international organisations, all the main areas within Politics and Russian Politics, African Politics and International Relations. issues around peace and conflict.

Career Opportunities

• Public Service • European and International Agencies • Business, Heritage and Tourism • Education and Teaching • Voluntary and Community Organisations • Media, Journalism and Public Relations • Training and Equal Opportunities • Policy Evaluation Research • Urban Planning and Rural Development • Social and Market Research

Follow-On Study

• MA International Studies • MA European Politics and Governance • MA Ethics in International Affairs • MA International Studies • MA Peace and Development Studies • MA Politics

76 LM002 Psychology

Psychology can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Psychology by looking at the table at the end of this section.

About you Psychology spans virtually all aspects of human life and allows us seek answers to NOTE 1: If you are the type of person who is questions such as: Students opting to study Psychology interested in investigating the reasons on the BA Arts LM002 are not eligible behind why people feel, think and • What effects do different drugs have to register with the Psychological behave the way they do, and in making on behaviour? Society of Ireland. In order to register a difference to people’s lives, then • How do children develop a sense of self with the Psychological Society of you will find this course engaging and and relationships with others? Ireland, graduates of Psychology stimulating. • What effect does our mood have on our from the BA Arts LM002 will be ability to remember information? required to undertake a Master of Why study Psychology at UL? • How can we understand mental Arts in Psychology. This is a full-time disorders and help people cope with 1-year conversion course. Psychology is the scientific study of mind their illnesses? and behaviour. Over the past century, • When and why do people and animals Psychologists have examined the help others in need? fascinating variety of human thought and • What are the roots of prejudice and NOTE 2: activity and now a degree in Psychology discrimination and what can be done Places on psychology within LM002 opens up many opportunities to use this to resolve intergroup conflict? are limited in year 1. Progress to knowledge to address important social continue studying psychology issues and improve the quality of people’s By defining and investigating these and in part two of LM002 (from Year lives. other questions, psychologists aim to Two onward) will be competitive provide practical solutions to the many as there are limited places and personal and social challenges that progression will be decided on the people face in their everyday lives. basis of Autumn Semester Year 1 performance.

Follow-On Study

• MA in Psychology

77 LM002 Public Administration and Leadership

Public Administration and Leadership can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as single honours or a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Public Administration and Leadership by looking at the table at the end of this section.

About you Why study Public Administration the opportunity to benefit from a study and Leadership at UL? abroad programme with a large choice You are interested in how the world works, of universities available in different particularly that part of the world that is Studying Public Administration and countries such as the Netherlands, in the public space that involves decision Leadership at UL will open up the world Poland, the Czech Republic and even in making, political and otherwise, about of politics, public administration and civil the US. how resources are allocated, about who society in Ireland and internationally. gets what and why. You are interested You will learn to recognise that politics What you will study in current affairs and have a curiosity is not just the responsibility of those we to explore how Ireland and indeed other elect but that it is of concern to individual In the Public Administration and countries are managed. Within this citizens and to the organisations that Leadership programme you will study you are both interested to learn more they are part of. You will learn not only to a range of subjects. As well as core, about the politics of decision making understand the world of public leadership broader introductions to politics and and public leadership but also about but how to critically analyse it. Learning public administration, in your first year the ‘machinery’ that keeps this and about public leadership at UL is not you will be able to choose electives from other countries running, often referred about amassing lots of information; it’s other related disciplines, all of which are to as public administration. Crucially, about enabling and empowering you to designed to generate an understanding you are interested in knowing more know what to do with that information. of the complexity of public leadership. about how politics and the machinery of UL has a long tradition of teaching and As you progress through second, third government interact but also about how research in the area of politics, public and fourth years you will encounter a they relate to and engage with citizens administration and civil society and range of more specific subjects, both and their organisations. You may be actively engages with a variety of public core and electives, in the areas of public interested in a career in politics or in the and community based organisations. policy, international development, public sector or in the non-profit sector, During your studies here you will political economy, political theory, civic in Ireland or internationally. Indeed, you have the chance to do a work based engagement, social justice, European may even be a future public leader! placement, with many opportunities politics, local government and many available in public, private and non- others. profit organisations. You will also have

Career Follow-On Study

Opportunities • MA Politics Studying Public • MA EU Politics and Governance A wide range of career opportunities “ • MA International Studies are open to you from this Administration and • MA Peace and Development programme, in the public, private Studies and non-profit sectors: Leadership at UL will • MA Sociology • Public sector positions at open up the world • MA Business Management national and local level and in a • MSc Marketing, Consumption and range of state agencies and in of politics, public Society international public sector bodies; • Law LLB (Graduate entry) • Private Sector opportunities e.g. administration within the banking and financial services sector as well as in and civil society, industry; • Non-Profit Sector employment both in Ireland and within charitable, voluntary and community organisations, internationally. including local level community development as well international development NGOs (Non- Governmental Organisations).

78 LM002 Sociology

Sociology can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as single honours or a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Sociology by looking at the table at the end of this section.

About you develop critical and analytical skills to • Sociology of inequality (covering look more objectively at our societies. It gender, stratification & social mobility, Students who do sociology need to be directs attention to how the constituent political economy, urban sociology, inquisitive, and curious about the social parts of society fit together and change, media sociology, hate studies) world and how it works. You also need to and the consequences of that social • Sociology of health and illness be open to reconsidering all the notions change. By focusing on the external • Sociology of family (covering children, and common sense views of society forces that affect values, attitudes and marriage and partnership, domestic that we all take for granted. Sociology behaviors, it helps us better understand and market labour, inter alia) shakes us up intellectually, it forces us to ourselves and the motivations of others reconsider many of our assumptions and around us. In addition to core modules see the world through a lens that is often you can choose electives to suit your own critical and challenging. Sociology will interests. empower you to re-examine the familiar with fresh eyes and provide you with the What you will study skills set to see afresh and to document complexity. Sociology at UL has five main components that run throughout the four Why study Sociology at UL? years of the programme: • Classical and Contemporary Social Sociology describes and explains social theory. structures and processes. The Sociology • Quantitative and Qualitative Research programme at UL will enable you to Methods

Career Opportunities

• Journalism, media, communications and public relations • Social, marketing and media research • Social policy analysis • Urban planning • Research consultancy • Tourism • Teaching • Social worker, youth and community work • Prison and probation services • Voluntary organisations, national and international NGOs • Statistician, demographer • Academia

Follow-on study

• MA Sociology (Applied Social Research) • MA Gender, Culture & Society • MA Sociology (Youth, Community and Social Regeneration)

79 LM002 Spanish

Spanish can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Spanish by looking at the table at the end of this section.

About you • Spanish is the official language of 21 countries. You are someone who enjoys learning • Spanish is one of the official languages Career about other cultures, who is interested in of the United Nations, the European languages and who would either like to Union and many other international Opportunities continue with Spanish because you liked bodies and it plays a vital role in it in school. Or you may want to pick it international business, media, etc. Language graduates have the up as a beginner who is happy at last to • Spanish is the first language of most potential to get good jobs as, by get a chance to start learning Spanish. countries in Latin America and its studying Spanish, you acquire Perhaps you are someone who wants to already major profile in the USA is a whole range of skills that can benefit from the excellent job prospects increasing every year. be applied to a great variety of for anyone with a good knowledge of • Spanish is the key to the fascinating professions. In particular, you will other EU languages and of Spanish in cultural heritages of Latin America and have very good communication particular. And you know that Spanish is Spain. skills, which are highly valued by now one of the 4 most used languages in • The University of Limerick offers employers. Learning a language the world. Spanish at both beginner and gives you another way of looking advanced levels. at, analysing and interpreting the world, so you are automatically more Why study Spanish at UL? What you will study attractive to potential employers. As a result, language graduates can • There are about 400 million native You will learn about Spanish and Latin explore a variety of careers and speakers of Spanish, and Spanish is American Society, Literature and Culture professions, for example: now among the four most widely used as well as improving your language skills languages in the world. and awareness. • Teaching (Professional Masters of Education required) • Public Service (because you have shown language learning potential you may be recruited to learn another language) • Media • International Business (Marketing, Finance, Personnel) • Translating • Localising and Interpreting • Tourism

Follow-On Study

• MA Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies • MA International Studies • MA Languages and ICT Content Development • MA Modern Language Studies • MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) • Professional Master of Education (Modern Languages)

80 LM002 Drama and Theatre Studies

Available from our partner institution, Mary Immaculate College Theatre Studies can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Drama and Theatre Studies by looking at the table at the end of this section.

About you Why study Drama and Theatre Studies? You will be somebody who is enthralled Career and intrigued by live performance. The Drama and Theatre Studies You will be equally passionate about Programme will allow you to acquire a Opportunities reading plays and understanding how broad knowledge in drama and theatre theatrical form and performance is studies. It will equip you with the critical, Graduates find work in a wide range related and respondent to society, analytical and literary skills necessary to of careers including: particularly Irish society. You will have analyse live performance and play-texts, • A performance-related career a particularly interest in contemporary and locate them within a socio-cultural after further specialist training theatre forms such as site-specific, context. The programme has a special • Arts Administration devised, applied and immersive theatres, emphasis on contemporary theatre and • Cultural policy and in understanding how drama can on applied drama/theatre. • Community drama be a powerful social for as well as one • Education (Teaching) for entertainment. You have a playful • Academic research and teaching personality, not afraid to creative in the Higher Education Sector and open engagement, be a good communicator and open to new ideas and perspective, and you are happy to take an active role in your teaching and learning. Follow-On Study

• MA in Applied Drama (MIC – forthcoming) • MA in English Language and Literature PME (Professional Master of Education) NOTE: • MA in Festive Arts Progress to part two of the degree • Specialist training courses in (from year two onward) will be theatre performance competitive as there are limited • Specialist training courses in places, and it will be decided on the theatre design basis of year one terminal QCA in • Specialist training courses in addition to a workshop and interview theatre direction and dramaturgy process.

81 LM002 Theology and Religious Studies

Available from our partner institution, Mary Immaculate College Theology and Religious Studies can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Theology and Religious Studies by looking at the table at the end of this section.

Theology and Religious Studies entails re-examined and re-imagined if it is to theology allows students to examine an intellectual exploration of the belief be influential in shaping the new Ireland. critically some of the most profound systems that have played a vital role Religious Education is now offered as a answers given to the most fundamental in the shaping of our world throughout subject for State Examination in many questions about life. the centuries. As a valid academic schools, especially those which are There is hardly any significant aspect pursuit, this discipline focuses on faith-based, and increasingly there is a of life or society that has not been ultimate questions, explores the human demand for those who are qualified to affected by religion, for better or worse, phenomenon of religion and provides teach it. and this alone already justifies a study for the development of critical thought. of religion. There are so many different Theology and Religious Studies involves Why study Theology? exciting aspects to theology and the an analysis of the historical perspectives study of religion that it is difficult to think and philosophical presuppositions of Theology is perhaps one of the most of another subject that covers such the content of Christian faith and a exciting subjects one can study in the a diverse range of topics and ideas. clarification of the meaning of Christian Liberal Arts programme. The study Whether you are interested in the study belief in the modern world. of theology and religion entails an of different cultures, history, art, ethics, intellectual exploration of the belief spirituality and mysticism, you will find In the last few years the number systems that have played a vital role in something that appeals to you in the of students taking this subject has the shaping of our world throughout the curriculum of our Department. grown dramatically, in part due to the centuries. Human beings are in search realisation that religious belief must be of meaning, and an engagement with

Career Opportunities

Theology & Religious Studies graduates find work in a wide range of careers including: • Teaching (Professional Master of Education required) • Further/higher education • Law • Social Care • Pastoral and chaplaincy work • Community work • Development work • Voluntary/Charity management & co-ordination • Guidance and counselling • Youth work

Follow-On Study

• MA/PhD Research • MA in Theological Studies • MA in Christian Leadership in Education

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at We welcome applications from mature Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established students. Mature applicants must apply Leaving Certificate (or an approved through the Central Applications Office Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six (CAO) by 1 February. Course Contact: subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Orla Lenihan Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four Tel: 00 353 61 234605 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.

Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold at least an O4/H7 grade in Mathematics. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Email: [email protected] www.ul.ie/admissions

About you Law and Accounting, you will also study Economics, Taxation and Finance. In LM020 Online You have an interest in both law and semester 2 of 3rd year, an eight-month accounting and would like to pursue period of Cooperative Education provides The Student Experience both subjects at University. You like you with an opportunity to apply the reading, and have a mathematical theory you have acquired in a practical mind. You like to solve problems, and are work environment. You return to campus inquisitive. You are also self-disciplined at the beginning of Year 4 and continue and motivated. Designed as a joint with your studies in the core subjects of honours degree, the BA in Law and Law and Accounting. In each of these Accounting offers you a full law degree final two semesters, you will choose five and full accounting degree. Because modules from a variety of subjects to at this stage, you may not know what maximise your exposure to either Law or career you would like to pursue, the BA Accounting, or any combination of both Law and Accounting degree allows you disciplines that suits your needs. You also Course Description to pursue either career, while using skills have the opportunity to undertake a Final from both disciplines to enhance your Year Project, which is a research project chosen professional career path. on a topic of your choosing.

Why study Law and Accounting at UL? Within the business world a strong legal background assists the work of many accounting specialists. Equally, a firm Want to know more? Go to: grounding in all aspects of accounting, www.ul.ie/courses/LM020.html including taxation, deepens the lawyer’s understanding of business transactions. The course reflects a demanding, broad and practical programme of study which will provide you with a firm foundation in both law and accounting. The combination allows you to make your choice of profession when you have a better knowledge of your strengths and of the law and accounting disciplines.

What you will study

The programme is four years in duration. During the first four semesters, in addition to studying the core subjects of

84 LM020 Bachelor of Arts in Law and Accounting NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i nDlí & Cuntasaíocht

Exemptions Institute of Taxation in Ireland (ITI) Income Tax Fundamentals: Exempt Exemption is granted to students who Financial Reporting & Tax Accounting hold an honours Bachelor’s Degree in Fundamentals: Exempt Law and Accounting as follows: Law Fundamentals: Exempt Capital Gains Tax Fundamentals: No The Law Society of Ireland exemption The Bachelor’s degree in Law and Part 2: No exemption Accounting covers the core subjects Part 3: No exemption required by the Law Society of Ireland Final Examination, Part I. This information applies to 2016 graduates. Graduates of Bachelor’s The Honorable Society of King’s Inns Degree in Law and Accounting are not in The Bachelor’s Degree in Law and any way prejudiced by virtue of their joint Accounting may constitute an approved degree, and get the same exemptions STUDENT PROFILE law degree for the purposes of taking as any graduate with a degree in the entrance examination of the Accounting. Jennifer Moran Honorable Society of King’s Inns if students have studied Jurisprudence The Law and Accounting course at and Administrative Law, along with the UL interested me initially because core law modules in this programme. Law Career it offered a 2 in 1 degree which I and Accounting students can take these thought was unique and would give modules on a pass/fail basis during their Opportunities me the edge with employers, rather 4 years of study. NOTE: As the modules than a regular business degree. This degree will equip you for a required to be an approved degree are The course does not restrict you to variety of careers where you will subject to change, please contact the a certain area of law or business be able to make use of the skills School of Law at UL for the most recent - it opens the door to a variety and knowledge acquired in the information. of opportunities and that’s what programme, including: makes it so different. Accounting Exemptions • Chartered Accountant Going to EY (Ernst & Young) in Exemption is granted to students who • Financial Accountant Dublin for my Co-op was a brilliant hold an honours Bachelor’s Degree in • Solicitor experience as I got exposure to the Law and Accounting as follows: • Barrister-at-Law professional working world and the • Funds Manager corporate social life of Dublin. I Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) • Financial Analyst got the opportunity to intern in two CA Proficiency 1 (CAP1): Graduates • Corporate Banker different departments: Wealth and with a minimum 2.2 award, together • Legal Advisor Asset Management and Aircraft with achieving satisfactory grades in • Accountant Leasing. qualifying modules, will be awarded an • Investment Manager EY prepared me hugely for my exemption from CAP 1. • Taxation Advisor future career in accounting as it CA Proficiency 2 (CAP2): No exemption • Insurance Claims tested my ability to adapt to a new Final Admitting Exam (FAE): No • Management environment within a short period exemption • Civil Service Manager which proved to be successful, as • Teacher I was offered a graduate contract Association of Chartered Certified • Asset Leasing Manager after my 8 months there. Accountants (ACCA) • Equity Trader Choosing UL gave me the Fundamentals: Exempt from 6 out of 14 • Compliance Officer opportunity to meet new people papers • Academic lecturer (3rd level) from around the country by living Professional: No exemption away from home but still being Institute of Certified Public Accountants close to Galway. I have spent four in Ireland (CPA) of the best years of my life in UL Foundation 1: Exempt from all 3 papers as an undergraduate and I cannot Foundation 2: Exempt from 3 out of 4 Follow-On Study recommend it enough. papers Professional 1: Exempt from 2 out of 4 Related postgraduate options at UL papers include: Professional 2: No exemption • MSc in Financial Services KEY FACT Chartered Institute of Management • MSc in Computational Finance Accountants in Ireland (CIMA) • Master of Taxation The Law and Accounting Certificate in Business Accounting: • LLM Master of Laws in degree is designed to allow Exempt from all 6 papers International Commercial Law you to pursue either career, Managerial level: Exempt from 2 out of 6 • LLM Master of Laws in Human papers Rights in Criminal Justice while using skills from both Strategic level: No exemption • LLM Master of Laws (General) degrees in your job.

85 LM028 Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon sa Cheartas Coiriúil

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at For certain electives, additional Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established special qualifications specific to Leaving Certificate (or an approved individual subjects or disciplines Course Length: 4 years equivalent) with a minimum of six may be determined by the respective Course Contact: subjects which must include: departments in accordance with Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Academic Council regulations. Dr. Susan Leahy Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four Tel: 00 353 61 202386 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must We welcome applications from Mature Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another Students. Mature applicants must apply language, and English. through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February. Admissions: Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Mathematics also satisfies the minimum Tel: 00 353 61 202015 entry requirements. Foundation Maths is Email: [email protected] not reckonable for scoring purposes. www.ul.ie/admissions

About you As a result of its strong research profile for future administrative roles within the in criminal justice areas, the School of criminal justice sector. You are interested in crime and the Law has developed important links with operation of the criminal justice key criminal justice stakeholders. The A key learning experience within the system. You would like to work in School of Law provides accreditation and programme is the eight-month co- law enforcement, security, court quality assurance for the national Garda operative work placement which you will administration or other civil service roles training programme (BA in Applied undertake at the end of Year 2. Co-op or in non-governmental organisations Policing) in Templemore. Researchers will give you a unique and invaluable related to the criminal justice sector. from the Centre for Crime, Justice and opportunity to gain practical experience Students of the BA (Criminal Justice) Victim Studies have also been involved in working in social impact and community have an inquiring mind and want to research with the Inspector of Prisons, the work placements. Through these develop a grounding in a number of key Irish Prison Service and the Department placements, you will put your learning disciplines in order to fully comprehend of Justice. These links ensure that the to practical use and build networks with the complexities of crime and justice in School of Law is always at the cutting potential future employers. It is also modern society. edge of developments in the criminal possible to spend some of this work justice system. placement period abroad. Why study Criminal Justice In your final year of studies, you will at UL? What you will study complete a final year project under the supervision of one of the members of Become an expert in Criminal Justice. The BA (Criminal Justice) is a four- faculty. This will provide you with an The BA (Criminal Justice) is administered year degree inter-disciplinary opportunity to work independently on by the School of Law which boasts programme. In each semester, you will an issue which is of particular personal considerable expertise in the criminal study a combination of modules from interest to you, under the supervision of justice area. The Centre for Crime, Law, Sociology, Politics and Public an expert in that specific area. Justice and Victim Studies was Administration. An exposure to each of established at the School of Law in 1997 these disciplines ensures that you will To find out more go to: www.ul.ie/courses and is a national centre of excellence develop a comprehensive understanding for criminal justice research. Students of the criminal justice system and how it of criminal justice in the University of reacts to and regulates the society within Limerick will thus be taught by experts which it operates. To further enhance in the area who have published widely your learning during the programme, both nationally and internationally on you will study some Psychology modules criminal justice topics. The expertise of which will aid in understanding human these staff is complemented by the first behaviour and the motivations of class credentials of the teaching faculty those who commit crime along with the from the other disciplines (i.e. Sociology, behaviours of other actors in the criminal Politics, Public Administration, Psychology justice system such as police, judges and and Management) which contribute to juries. Modules in Management will also the programme. give you core skills which are essential

86 LM028 Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon sa Cheartas Coiriúil

KEY FACT

The BA Criminal Justice prepares students for a wide variety of careers. Graduates may opt for roles in areas like policing, courts administration or the prison service.

Career Follow-On Study

Opportunities Students who complete the BA (Criminal Justice) have a variety of The BA (Criminal Justice) prepares options for postgraduate study and students for a wide variety of professional education courses both careers within the criminal justice within the University of Limerick and sector and beyond. Graduates beyond. For example, graduates may may opt for careers in policing, the opt to complete the MA in Criminal private security industry, courts Justice and Human Rights offered by administration or the prison service, the School of Law. Alternatively, you as well as within organisations which may decide to choose a career in work in the prevention of crime the legal profession or policing and and/or the support of victims and pursue professional education and communities affected by criminal training for acceptance into these activity. You may also decide to professions. pursue careers in related areas such as the civil service, research or journalism.

87 LM029 Bachelor of Laws (Law Plus) NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Dlíthe (Dlí Móide)

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Min Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at For certain electives, additional Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established special qualifications specific to Leaving Certificate (or an approved individual subjects or disciplines Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six may be determined by the respective Course Contact: subjects which must include: departments in accordance with Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Academic Council regulations. Dr. Laura Cahillane Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four Tel: 00 353 61 234803 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must We welcome applications from Mature Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another Students. Mature applicants must apply language, and English. through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February. Admissions: In addition, students wishing to take a language option must have a H4 grade Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Exemptions in that language with the exception The Bachelor of Laws (Law Plus) covers Email: [email protected] of Japanese, beginners Spanish or the core subjects required for the Law www.ul.ie/admissions beginners German, where a H4 grade Society of Ireland Final Examination, in a language other than English is Part 1, and is an approved degree for required. the purpose of Rule 4 of the Education Rules of the Honorable Society of Kings Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Inns. The degree is also recognised for Mathematics also satisfies the minimum admissions to the Institute of Professional entry requirements. Foundation Maths is Legal Studies at Queens. Please contact not reckonable for scoring purposes. the School of Law, University of Limerick, for further information.

About you to develop these skills and ensure our consists of a wide variety of modules, If you are the type of person who enjoys students graduate equipped to deal with including additional Law modules. The working out real solutions to problems working in a legal environment. However, electives serve to broaden the base that occur in everyday life then Law Plus these skills are transferable and are of of your legal studies and refine your is the programme for you. If you would like great benefit, even to those who choose a knowledge of the wider world. For a full list to study a traditional law degree but have career outside of law. of these options, go to www.ul.ie/courses/ the flexibility of studying elective subjects LM029.html that allow you to tailor the programme to You will also have the opportunity to your own interests, then Law Plus is also study Advanced Dispute Resolution (ADR) During the first half of Year 3, an eight- the programme for you. with a focus on arbitration, mediation month period of Cooperative Education and negotiation skills, making Law provides you with an opportunity to apply Why study Law Plus at UL? Plus the only Law degree in Ireland to the knowledge that you have already include ADR as a compulsory module. acquired. Normally this will take the form The study of law is an enriching This is in recognition of the increasingly of a work placement. There is also the educational experience that provides important role of ADR in the modern legal opportunity to spend this period abroad. intellectual stimulation and an exposure environment. In addition, a limited number of academic to decision-making and argumentative placements are available, either through skills. The Law Plus programme allows What you will study an exchange programme with a European you to choose elective subjects in other law school or with one of our partner law disciplines including Politics, History, The programme is of four years’ duration, schools worldwide. Psychology, Economics, Maths, Sociology of which seven semesters are spent and languages. You can therefore expect on campus and one on Cooperative Final year students will also participate in to have a wide variety of options open to Education. In general, the programme ‘Advanced Lawyering Projects’. These are you upon graduation. consists of three law modules and two group projects which focus on an area of elective modules per semester. The law law in which you have a particular interest Law Plus places significant emphasis on component of the course is designed (e.g. criminal justice, employment law or the development of practical legal skills to provide you with a mastery of the property law etc). You will work together including oral and written communication discipline of law through the study of the with a lecturer to complete a project skills, analytical and logical reasoning core legal subjects which are considered where you will develop practical research, skills, negotiation, legal research, essential to an adequate legal education: writing and presentation skills. organisational and team work skills, Lawyering Skills, Contract, Torts, Criminal particularly through the Lawyering Skills Law, Constitutional Law, Equity and Trusts, Details of some Advanced Lawyering modules. The state of the art courtroom EU Law and Land Law. projects are available on is utilised throughout the programme The elective component of the degree www.ulsites.ul.ie/law/node/18261

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GRADUATE PROFILE John Davitt

Knowing that I wanted to study law, the fact that The School of Law at UL has an excellent reputation, leading academics and very strong ties with the top commercial law firms was very appealing. Moreover, the Co-Op programme offered by UL influenced my decision; given how competitive the job market is, it is a massive benefit to have the The moot court room at the UL opportunity to undertake a 6-12 School of Law month work placement. KEY FACT Law Plus allows you to supplement This facility enables UL Law students to a traditional law degree with The UL School of Law has get hands-on court room experience. electives from a broad spectrum With all the trappings of a traditional been named Law School of of disciplines. Each semester I courtroom, students can assess their the Year 2017. studied three law modules and two performance in court, with a judges ‘optional’ modules, in my case one bench, 12-seat jury area, prosecution and in Politics and one in Sociology. defence stands, witness stand, and 60- This is the only law course seat public gallery. available in Ireland which offers specific practical “lawyering” modules, giving students the chance to hone practical skills in areas such as Alternative Dispute Resolution - this really enhances Career Follow-On Study your learning. In addition to typical Opportunities class-room based lectures, we After finishing your Law degree, you may decide to stay on at University got the opportunity to use the Careers open to you with a Law and pursue a Masters Degree or newly developed Moot Court, a degree include: PhD. We offer a number of innovative replica of a real-life court. This • Solicitor was particularly enjoyable, and and interesting postgraduate • Barrister programmes: implemented a practical element A legal education gives you a into the course. • LLM in Human Rights in Criminal number of career options. You may Justice I graduated from UL in June decide to enter the legal profession 2013, and subsequently pursued • LLM General or you may engage in further study • LLM in International Commercial a Master’s degree at the London and become an academic. These School of Economics. I also had Law are not the only options, as a law • LLM in European and the opportunity to work as a degree will give you a rich and Parliamentary Assistant at the UK Comparative Law invaluable education which may also • PhD House of Lords and gain a wealth interest those who intend to pursue of experience. The strong legal a career outside the profession and foundation and skills I acquired at academia, including administration, UL made the progression to post- government and business. graduate study as seamless as A law degree will provide you with possible, and left me well equipped life-long skills that can be adapted to enter the professional legal to suit a wide variety of careers. environment.

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Questions and Answers

Q. How does the Law Plus degree month period of Cooperative Education Q. Can I become a barrister or work? provides the students with an opportunity solicitor when I am finished my Law to apply the knowledge that has already Plus degree? The 4 year programme includes seven been acquired. Normally this will take semesters on campus and one on the form of a work placement in a range Yes! Cooperative Education. of sectors including legal, financial and The Law Society of Ireland (Solicitors) In general, the programme consists government sectors. does not require applicants to have a law of three law modules and two elective Students can spend this period in Europe degree to pursue a career as a solicitor, modules per semester. Extra law may be or North America if they wish as we have however, every student in the country taken as one of the electives. In this way, a number of academic placements must sit entrance exams to gain entry you can study four law subjects and one available either through an exchange to the Law Society of Ireland. All of the non-law elective per semester. programme with a European law school subjects are offered by the School of Law The law component of the course or with one of our partner law schools in the University of Limerick. provides students with a sound worldwide. The Honorable Society of Kings Inns knowledge of the discipline of law (Barristers, The Bar) does require through the study of legal subjects like: Q. Will I develop skills which are students wishing to become a barrister Lawyering Skills, Contract, Torts, Criminal useful in the workplace? to hold a law degree and Law Plus is an Law, EU Law and Land Law. approved degree for these purposes. The School of Law is dedicated to Students on the Law Plus programme Q. What subjects may I choose to ensuring that Law graduates are self- will also have the opportunity to study study in addition to law? motivated and highly professional the subjects on which there are entrance people who are equipped with invaluable exams in order to gain entry to Kings Law Plus is a flexible degree allowing transferable skills, skills which are integral Inns.* students to choose two electives from a to a legal training, but are also highly Further information on becoming a wide range of subjects and disciplines. prized skills in general. Law Plus places barrister is available from www.kingsinns. Students can choose any combination significant emphasis on the development ie and further information on becoming a from groups 1-6, as long as no two are in of skills including excellent oral and solicitor is available on the same group*: written communication skills, analytical www.lawsociety.ie ** Law can only be selected as an elective and logical reasoning skills, negotiation, once. legal research, organisational and team Q. Is Law Plus recognised for Group 1: Law or Psychology or German work skills, particularly through the teaching? Group 2: Law or English or Maths or Lawyering Skills modules in their first and Politics fourth year of the programme. No, but you can make an individual Group 3: Law or New Media and Cultural case to the Teaching Council. There Studies or Spanish (beginners or In addition, students are offered are no guarantees that your LLB will be advanced) an Advanced Lawyering module accepted. Group 4: Law or Gaeilge or Public which builds upon skills previously Administration identified and imparts students with Q. Do I get a degree in my elective Group 5: Law or Sociology or Linguistics an understanding of the alternative subjects? with TESOL (Teaching English to mechanisms for solving disputes Speakers of Other Languages) or outside the legal system (ADR) and the No, the elective subject gives the student Japanese skills inherent in these processes, an the opportunity to study an area outside Group 6: Law or History or French or area of increasing importance to legal of law that complements the study of Economics professionals in modern times. law and enriches the student’s learning. On graduation, the student is awarded Students can attend as many lectures as Final year students will also participate a LLB in Law with the list of electives they want in the first week of term and in ‘Advanced Lawyering Projects’. These taken detailed on the student’s official then choose the ones that suit them best. are group projects which focus on an transcript. This flexibility is excellent for students area of law in which you have a particular who are uncertain as to their future interest (e.g. criminal justice, employment * Please note that the choice of electives career but know the value of a legal law or property law etc). You will work is subject to continual change and not all training coupled with exposure to other together with a lecturer to complete a electives may be available due to a variety of disciplines. The student can effectively project where you will develop practical factors including, but not limited to, scheduling design an individual programme of their research, writing and presentation skills. and resourcing. choosing. Q. What kind of degree will I get at ** Due to the regular alterations to the entry Q. Do I need to study a language? the end of my course? requirements for the professional bodies, students are advised to keep abreast of any Students may choose not to study a Law Plus is a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) developments in this regard. language. degree rather than a Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) as it is a four year degree Q. Do I gain any experience in the encompassing an eight month co- workplace? operative education placement rather than a traditional three year law degree. During the first half of Year 3, an eight-

90 91 LM038 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology NFQ Level 8 Major Award - Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i Síceolaíocht agus Socheolaíocht

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at Applications are especially welcome Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established from mature students, that is those over Leaving Certificate (or an approved the age of 23 on 1 January of the year Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six of entry. Mature applicants must apply Course Contact: subjects which must include: Two H5 through the Central Applications Office (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (CAO) by 1 February. Dr Carmel Hannan (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Tel: 00 353 61 202076 Level) grades. Subjects must include Certain QQI awards are acceptable in Email: [email protected] Mathematics, Irish or another language, fulfilling admission requirements for this and English. programme. Go to www.ul.ie/admissions for more information and a full list of Admissions: Note: Grade F6 in Foundation modules. Mathematics also satisfies the minimum Tel: 00 353 61 202015 entry requirements. Foundation Maths is † Indicates that students admitted to the Email: [email protected] not reckonable for scoring purposes. programme are required to undergo a www.ul.ie/admissions Garda Vetting process.

About you the core areas of Psychology required for accreditation including: social, KEY FACT If you are the type of person who is developmental, personality, biological interested in investigating the reasons and cognitive psychology as well as The BA is accredited by the behind why people behave the way research methods and statistics. In your Psychological Society of they do, and in using your knowledge to final year of study you will specialise Ireland, and will allow you address important social issues, then this in advanced areas of both Psychology course will be interesting for you. and Sociology, in topics including to progress in a career in multiculturalism, the media and applied Psychology. Why study Psychology and psychology, while undertaking your own Sociology at UL? independent research project in an area of Psychology. You will also have an This course allows you to examine a opportunity to undertake study abroad fascinating variety of human behaviours as well as work in an area relevant to Want to know more? Go to: and social interactions, and opens up a psychology or sociology during the www.ul.ie/courses/LM038.html wide variety of career opportunities. This course of your studies. combination of disciplines offers you the opportunity to develop and deepen your Off-campus programme knowledge and understanding of how and why humans think and behave the In semester 4 and 5 you will participate way they do, and how they shape and are in an off campus programme. The off- shaped by the society they live in. campus programme typically consists of a period of paid employment in a sector The programme will help you to related to the field of study, voluntary understand and explore the complexities work and a period of university study of the mind and society. In the final in either Europe or North America as year you will have the opportunity to part of a Socrates or other exchange undertake a research project on a programme. chosen subject in Psychology. By the end of this course you will have the knowledge and research skills essential for a career in Psychology. The BA is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland, and will allow you to progress in a career in Psychology.

What you will study

This four year honours degree in Psychology & Sociology provides you with a broad introduction to both disciplines in the first year, followed by coverage of

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Follow-On Study

Related postgraduate courses in UL include; • MA Sociology • MSc Speech and Language Therapy • MSc Occupational Therapy • Clinical Psychology (DclinPsych) Psychology is one of the prerequisite study areas for entry to postgraduate studies in GRADUATE PROFILE Psychological Science and Music STUDENT PROFILE Therapy courses at the University Caoilfhionn of Limerick, as well as professional Aisling O’Connor courses in Educational, Forensic or Timmons Occupational Psychology elsewhere. I was initially drawn to Sociology Psychology graduates also pursue as I was curious about how people A Day in the Life Of… an Assistant careers in research in universities, behave, and interested in social Psychologist the public service and justice and human rights. I wanted voluntary sector. to gain a better understanding of I currently work as an Assistant how we relate to each other, and of Psychologist in a forensic hospital how power plays a part in that. with the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. No two days are Over the past three years of study, ever the same! My role involves this course has given me the assessment and intervention for chance to dramatically develop my people with severe mental health Career world view. The course highlights problems who, as a result of their Opportunities and challenges assumptions of mental health difficulties have the social world that I wasn’t come into contact with the law. Careers open to you with a degree in even aware existed prior to first I use many different assessment Psychology and Sociology include; year. Due to this, I have noticed how tools to help get a picture of what inquisitive I have become in my the person’s strengths, difficulties, • Psychologist personal life, often taking a step and current needs are. Then comes • Social Worker back, in attempt to apply what I the intervention bit, where I do both • Primary Teacher have learnt in class to first hand group and one-to-one work using a • Third level Lecturer experiences. variety of approaches. • Community Worker • Speech and Language Therapist Recently I spent a semester Because this degree is accredited • Social Researcher studying at Philipps-Universität by the Psychological Society of • Occupational Therapist in Marburg, Germany. I chose Ireland, I can go on to train as a to study topics such as ‘Women Clinical Psychologist - I have just As an accredited undergraduate & Migration’, ‘Linguistic gained a place on a doctoral course Psychology programme, this BA Anthropology’ and ‘The Works of starting this autumn in London. The degree will allow you to progress in Oscar Wilde’, which were based in doctoral places are fees paid and a range of careers in Psychology. the disciplines of political science, fully salaried (as it’s a job as well as This includes eligibility to apply anthropology and English, a course), so while it takes a while to for entry to the Doctor of Clinical respectively. During this time, I was get enough experience to get on the Psychology course at the University lucky enough to visit Frankfurt, doctorate, it’s well worth the wait of Limerick, and other such Heidelberg and Dortmund, in my opinion - especially when the doctoral programmes leading experiencing the different cultures career is so interesting! to qualifications as a Clinical of each city, whilst making friends Psychologist. from all over the world in the Caoilfhionn’s tip: process. Before you choose a course, talk to people who previously studied it but are now finished and carving a career out of the degree; inquire about realistic career opportunities and salary, what the day-to-day duties are, and how you go about qualifying, as some degrees require Offered jointly by the Faculty of Arts, further study in order for you to be Humanities and Social Sciences and qualified. Faculty of Education and Health Sciences.

93 LM039 Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and New Media NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon san Iriseoireacht agus sna Meáin Nua

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at In addition, students must hold a Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established minimum H4 grade in English. Leaving Certificate (or an approved Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six Students wishing to take a Language Course Contact: subjects which must include: Studies elective must hold a minimum H3 Two H5 (Higher level) grades and grade in that language. Mary Dundon Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four Tel: 00 353 61 234678 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must We welcome applications from mature Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another students. Mature applicants must apply language, and English. through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February. Admissions: Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Mathematics also satisfies the minimum Certain QQI awards are acceptable in Tel: 00 353 61 202015 entry requirements. Foundation Maths is fulfilling admission requirements for this Email: [email protected] not reckonable for scoring purposes. programme. Go to www.ul.ie/admissions www.ul.ie/admissions for more information and a full list of modules.

About you What you will study LM039 Online You should enjoy writing and already In the first year, you will have the choice be involved in writing in some way, to study two subjects in arts, humanities preferably through local newspapers, and social science, and at the end of The Student Experience local radio, newsletters or school that year, you will choose one to take magazines. Where it is possible to do so, to degree level. This will allow you to you should also visit local/community build up an expertise in a particular radio stations or newspapers for a short field of journalism and develop your while to see how things really operate as research and analytical skills. There is many people have a false image of how a strong emphasis on team work on glamorous a journalist’s life is. Much of it the course and students produce their involves hard work, unsociable hours and own publication in the final year. You tight deadlines, so students really have to also have an opportunity to develop a want to do it! portfolio of work which can be used for presentation to future employers. Course Description Why study Journalism and New Media at UL? Our lecturers combine academic expertise with many years of industry Students of the BA in Journalism experience in journalism. Our adjunct and New Media learn core practical professor is RTÉ broadcaster and journalism skills and, through the study journalist Bryan Dobson. In a special of a humanities subject to degree level, seminar series, editors, correspondents, develop their capacities to engage reporters and other media-interested critically with society and the structures professionals visit the University of of power that operate within it. The Limerick to talk to journalism students Want to know more? Go to: course will equip you with a wide range about key contemporary issues. The www.ul.ie/courses/LM039.html of workplace-focussed skills including: four year course includes obligatory reporting; feature writing; investigative integrated work and international reporting; layout and design, text study placements. All of our lecturers editing and how to start and manage are involved in cutting edge research a magazine. You will learn how to apply that informs their lectures, something these skills to print, broadcast journalism essential in the ever changing world of and new media - on-line journalism and journalism and the media. podcasting. You will also learn about contemporary issues in the media such as media concentration, fake news and user generated journalism.

94 LM039 Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and New Media NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon san Iriseoireacht agus sna Meáin Nua

Career Opportunities “Students who Careers open to you with a degree in graduate with a BA in Journalism and New Media include; • Journalist Journalism and New • Editor Media will be well- • Technical Writer • Public Relations equipped to work in • TV Journalist • Broadcaster the fast-changing STUDENT PROFILE You will be well-equipped to work media world that has in the fast-changing media world Rebecca Maher that has been transformed by new been transformed by technology. You will have excellent As far back as I can remember I new technology. writing, editing and research skills. have had a passion for reading, The application of these skills writing and asking questions. to print, online journalism and So, for me, a career in journalism broadcast journalism is a major part seemed like the ideal choice. UL’s of the programme. course is new and modern – it offers a practical focus on writing You will be equipped to work in: and broadcasting, the opportunity • National and local newspapers to learn a new language, valuable • National and local radio work experience and the chance to • eCommerce and ePublishing go on Erasmus and study abroad. • Communications and public KEY FACT relations The course is everything I had • Media production, media research hoped it would be and more. There’s This course will equip you • Research and teaching at third a strong focus on online journalism with a wide range of level as well as social media and how workplace-focussed skills that affects journalists. There’s so including: reporting; feature much about the course that I enjoy. writing; broadcast The lecturers are engaging and journalism; investigative enthusiastic, as are the students. Follow-On Study The feeling of getting your work reporting; layout and design, published is hard to beat. To see text editing and how to start Related postgraduate courses at UL all of your hard work and research and manage a magazine. include: written down in front of you is • MA Technical Communication and brilliant! eLearning • MA English No two days in our newsroom • MA Comparative Literature & are ever the same. You can go Cultural Studies from writing a hard news story, to • MA Politics reading a radio news bulletin, to • Grad Dip/MA in Public sitting in a lecture hall discussing Administration Media Law. Also, getting to go to places like RTE for The Frontline is always a great experience. There is a real sense of satisfaction that comes with the course. Journalists often work under pressure to meet deadlines, but nothing beats the exciting feeling of finding and completing that exclusive story!

95 LM040 Bachelor of Arts in European Studies

NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Céim Baitsiléara sa Léann Eorpach

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at the language other than English. Refer to course web page time of enrolment the established Leaving Students wishing to take French, Spanish Certificate (or an approved equivalent) (advanced) or German (advanced) must Course Length: 4 Years with a minimum of six subjects which must hold a minimum of a H4 grade in the Course Contact: include: appropriate language. Students wishing Two H5 (Higher level) grades and to take the two language options with Dr Joachim Fischer Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four Irish/Gaeilge must hold a minimum H4 Tel: 00 353 61 202354 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must grade in Irish/Gaeilge Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English. We welcome applications from Mature Students. Mature applicants must apply Admissions: Note: Grade F6 in Foundation through the Central Applications Office Mathematics also satisfies the minimum (CAO) by 1 February. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 entry requirements. Foundation Maths is Email: [email protected] not reckonable for scoring purposes. Certain QQI awards are acceptable in www.ul.ie/admissions fulfilling admission requirements for this Additional language requirements programme. Go to www.ul.ie/admissions Applicants must hold a H4 grade in a for more information and a full list of modules.

About you in History, Sociology, Economics and Law, as well as the opportunity to develop an There is no ‘typical’ European Studies in-depth knowledge of French, German, LM040 Online student. The main qualities that you need Irish / Gaeilge and Spanish languages for success in the field are; and cultures. Language teaching is done The Student Experience • A healthy curiosity about how modern in small groups and many of the teachers societies function are native speakers of the languages • An interest in the European Union, and concerned. Language skills are further the issues facing the Union and its developed during the period of study member states abroad at one of our partner universities • A taste for languages other than your on the continent, completion of which own is mandatory for students of the BA in • An interest in other cultures and European Studies. • An ability to think independently and argue coherently for your ideas. The BA in European Studies is a four-year Neither do you have to know what you programme. Six semesters, including all want to ‘be’ when you leave college in of the first and final years, are spent in order to choose European Studies. The UL. A further two semesters, in the spring Want to know more? Go to: degree offers a very broad entrance into of Year 2 and autumn of Year 3, are www.ul.ie/courses/LM040.html the worlds of Humanities, Languages and spent off-campus on the Study Abroad Social Sciences. programme and on the Cooperative Education programme, which provides Why study European Studies work experience. at UL? From the beginning of your degree An understanding of Europe requires programme, you will follow a core knowledge of its historical origins, of its European Studies module stream, a economic, legal and societal aspects, stream of language study in at least one and of its political institutions. The BA in continental European language (French, European Studies develops knowledge German or Spanish), and may either take and understanding of all of these areas. three disciplinary subjects chosen from The University of Limerick has long History, Sociology, Law and Economics, led the way in Ireland in this field, with OR the result that this degree is one of the two such disciplinary subjects and a longest established European Studies second language (from French, German, degree programmes in Europe. Spanish or Irish / Gaeilge*). Spanish and German are offered at Advanced and What you will study at Beginners’ Level, with these streams being integrated in Year 3. The BA in European Studies offers you a core European Studies programme and * NB: Students choosing Irish / Gaeilge a wide degree of choice between options must also study a continental language.

96 LM040 Bachelor of Arts in European Studies

NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Céim Baitsiléara sa Léann Eorpach

STUDENT PROFILE Niamh Mahon

The best thing about this course is the option to go abroad for an internship and Erasmus/study abroad. You get to completely immerse yourself in the culture and language of your chosen country. Gaining international experience has become increasingly important when you are applying for jobs, especially abroad. Through my UL degree, I have made friends from all over the world.

I study Spanish and German, and my skills in both languages have improved massively since living in Spain and Germany. Such immersion learning is much better than any book.

I was lucky enough to go to Career Follow-On Study Barcelona on my Co-Op and worked as an English language Opportunities Many graduates of the BA in assistant in a primary and European Studies go on to do Employers in all areas of business, secondary school. Teaching postgraduate work of one kind or professional and public life are students from the age of 7 to 18, another. For some this means increasingly looking for graduates the role definitely helped my inter- university-based or other who can combine language skills personal skills, as I was working professional education. For others, with knowledge of European affairs. with people of all ages. the European element predominates Our graduates work in areas such as; and this can lead naturally to one of My future career plans involve • Business management with Irish the many related Masters degrees languages, so living and working and European companies such as UL’s MA in European Politics in Barcelona has really helped my • Public service either in Ireland and Governance or our MA in fluency. It also gave me experience or within the European Union German Language and Culture in as an English teacher and of Banking and financial sectors Europe. The range of postgraduate working with children, which is • Tourism and leisure industries study possibilities for European valuable for many jobs. English • Language Teaching/Translation Studies graduates also includes a teaching is very popular for people All of these career opportunities wide variety of research who want to travel, and teaching are expanding rapidly and new opportunities. experience is a massive plus. It’s all possibilities will continue to open as thanks to UL! the ‘new’ Europe develops over the coming years.

97 LM044 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Languages

NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i dTeangacha Feidhmeacha

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established Mathematics also satisfies the minimum Leaving Certificate (or an approved entry requirements. Foundation Maths is Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six not reckonable for scoring purposes. Course Contact: subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and We welcome applications from Mature Dr Marta Giralt Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four Students. Mature applicants must apply Tel: 00 353 61 202251 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must through the Central Applications Office Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another (CAO) by 1 February. language, and English. Certain QQI awards are acceptable in Admissions: In addition applicants must hold a fulfilling admission requirements for this minimum Grade H3 in French OR programme. Go to www.ul.ie/admissions Tel: 00 353 61 202015 German OR Spanish OR Irish OR for more information and a full list of Email: [email protected] Japanese. modules. www.ul.ie/admissions

About you Which languages can I study? French and Irish are only available at advanced LM044 Online level (i.e. post-Leaving Certificate or • Do you enjoy speaking languages equivalent). Spanish, German and and finding out about the countries in Japanese are are offered at both The Student Experience which they are spoken? beginners and advanced level. • Are you also interested in language itself? Why languages are different, What you will study why people in different places speak differently, how we communicate? Do The Applied Languages programme you enjoy travelling and getting to is a four year programme, divided into know other cultures in depth? eight semesters. In each semester • Would you like to acquire specialist you will study: your two languages skills, such as Teaching English to (Language A and Language B); 1-2 Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) compulsory modules (e.g. Linguistics 1 or Technical Communication while you and 2, Language Technology, Applied Course Description study languages? Languages Project); and 2 elective • Would you like to combine your modules, the first of which you can study of languages with the study of choose from (e.g. a third language, subjects like Marketing or Politics and including Japanese, Politics and International Relations? International Relations, Marketing) and the second of which you can choose If this sounds like you, then Applied from a range of literature modules in a Languages at UL could be the course for language you are studying, or cultural you. studies modules focusing on a language.

Why study Applied Languages Semesters 1, 2 and 3: You will spend the first three semesters in UL, getting a Want to know more? Go to: at UL? foundation in your two (or three) chosen www.ul.ie/courses/LM044.html This programme aims to produce languages and societies in which these graduates with a high level of languages are spoken, as well as in competence in at least two languages Linguistics, which is the science of combined with a specialist knowledge of language, and in your elective subjects. the societies in which those languages are spoken. The course also offers Semesters 4 and 5: You will spend the unusual opportunity to take three semesters 4 and 5 away from UL. You languages to degree level. Graduates will will be on a work placement for the first also possess professional expertise in semester (cooperative education) and an area such as Marketing, Politics and you will be studying in a university for International Relations, Teaching English the second semester (external academic to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) placement). Working and studying and Technical Communication. abroad gives you a fantastic opportunity

98 LM044 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Languages

NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i dTeangacha Feidhmeacha

to deepen your linguistic skills and cultural knowledge. Many students Applied Languages – Q & A generally divide their time between their two main languages; so if French and Spanish are your main languages, you What does Applied Languages could spend your cooperative education mean? in Spain or Argentina for example and The term ‘Applied Languages’ is spend your external academic placement commonly used to describe degrees in a French-speaking country. You will which produce graduates with a get plenty of advice and guidance about high level of proficiency in their these choices and you will start planning chosen languages, an in-depth them well in advance. understanding of the culture and society where they are spoken Semesters 6, 7 and 8: During semesters and an appreciation of how they 6, 7 and 8, you will acquire a deeper might best be used in a range of understanding of the historical, political, professional contexts at home and economic and cultural factors that abroad. GRADUATE PROFILE have shaped the societies in which your two languages are spoken, while also How many languages can I take? Kevin McCarthy continuing the study of these languages You must take 2 languages; you to a high level of proficiency. You will can take a third as an option. At Languages are my livelihood. also acquire specialised, advanced skills least one language must be taken Studying Applied Languages at UL such as interpreting and translating. In at advanced level. The exceptional allowed me to learn two completely addition, you have the opportunity in opportunity offered by this course new languages - Spanish and your last 3 semesters to either continue to study three languages to degree Japanese – as well as building on the study of your third language/ level is one of its most attractive my French. Obviously, spending politics/marketing, or you can choose features for students who wish to time abroad is an important part of to specialise in Teaching English to pursue careers as specialist linguists. the language-learning process, and Speakers of Other Languages, or my year abroad proved invaluable Technical Communication. You can also Which languages can I take? in this regard. I spent one semester choose to study literature modules in As core languages you can at the Université d’Orléans in your second language. In addition, you take French (Advanced only); France, and then 6 months in can choose from a variety of interesting Irish(Advanced only); Argentina on a Co-op placement electives in the areas of linguistics, media, German(Advanced/Beginners); organised by UL. While at UL, I also sociology and literature. Spanish (Advanced/Beginners); won a scholarship that enabled me Japanese (Advanced/Beginners). to study in Japan.

One language must be taken at With 23 official EU languages, Career Advanced level; any of the above language training is central to my languages may be taken as a third job here in Brussels so I’m currently Opportunities language. taking classes in Dutch.

Careers open to you with a degree in Will I spend time abroad at university If you have a passion for travel Applied Languages include; or working? and language-learning, I can Yes! You will spend at least two six- whole-heartedly recommend studying Applied Languages at the • Translating and interpreting month periods on work placement University of Limerick. The lectures • Communications, media and and study abroad. are interesting and interactive, and public relations It is particularly important when the language-learning technology • International business, marketing, learning foreign languages that is top notch. Once you graduate exporting you keep working regularly rather with this degree, you’ll be able to • Software, IT and internet sector than “cramming” in the week travel the world. Who could ask for • English Language Teaching before exams. It is also a good more? • Further study with a view to idea to take advantage of holiday professional qualification (e.g. periods to spend more time living Kevin currently works as a Speech and Language Therapy – in the countries where your chosen Conference Interpreter at the Professional Masters in Education, languages are spoken. You might do European Commission subject to meeting requirements). a summer job or take a language course – it’s your choice. in Brussels. Applied Languages graduates are highly attractive to employers because of their mix of proficiency in more than one language, excellent communication and intercultural skills, and experience of living and working overseas.

99 Arts & Humanities at UL

STUDENT PROFILE Julette Jones

When I began to think about course choices after the Leaving Cert, Applied Languages in UL caught my eye immediately, as it gives you the opportunity to study three languages to degree level.

The course is quite intensive, but Law for a Day also very enjoyable. I like that all language classes are taught in the The School of Law at UL has created this language being studied, so your opportunity for post-primary students language skills improve very quickly considering a Law degree, to experience and you are encouraged to use your a day as a law student. This event is free language skills all the time. For me, and includes sample law lectures, a moot one of the big attractions at UL was court experience, a chance to talk to the opportunity to live, work and current Law students and a campus tour. study abroad. I spent six months To find out more, go to working with an interpreting www.facebook.com/ company in Berlin and six months SchoolofLawUniversityofLimerick studying at the Sorbonne University in Paris.

During my time as an intern in Berlin, I worked as assistant interpreter at various court cases which really boosted my spoken German. I attended several meetings of the EU Commission and met Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy along the way!

My Erasmus placement in Paris was an outstanding experience. I made many new friends and got to experience other cultures and ways of life, as well as improving my fluency in French.

I have had many amazing and unforgettable life experiences since I came to UL, both here on campus and abroad. Although challenging at times, I’ve been presented with many outstanding opportunities I would never have enjoyed were it not for choosing Applied Languages at UL.

100 Faculty of Education & Health Sciences Dámh an Oideachais agus na nEolaíochtaí Sláinte

If you are interested in sport and exercise sciences, in psychology, in post-primary teaching, or maybe working in the medical and allied health professions, you will find some of the most progressive programmes in these fields at the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences.

101 LM089 Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Sciences NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i Spórt & Eolaíochtaí Aclaíochta

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at the and achievement is not required, it is Refer to course web page time of enrolment the established Leaving essential that you should like science, Certificate (or an approved equivalent) along with sport, exercise and physical Course Length: 4 Years with a minimum of six subjects which activity. Course Contact: must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or We welcome applications from mature Brian Carson four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects students. Mature applicants must Tel: 00 353 61 202896 must include Mathematics, Irish or apply through the Central Applications Email: [email protected] another language, and English. Office (CAO) by 1 February. Applicants are required to undertake the Mature Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Students Admissions Pathway (MSAP) Admissions: Mathematics also satisfies the minimum test. There is one sitting of the test entry requirements. Foundation Maths is annually. Further details, including test Tel: 00 353 61 202015 not reckonable for scoring purposes. date and test centres, are available from Email: [email protected] msap-ie.acer.edu.au In addition, applicants must hold an O3/ www.ul.ie/admissions * Indicates that not all applicants who H7 grade in any one of the following: scored these points were offered places Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physics with † Indicates that students admitted to the Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Biology. programme are required to undergo a While a high level of sports performance Garda Vetting process.

Why study Sport and Exercise or physical activity plays a major Sciences at UL? role in many diseases that afflict us LM089 Online e.g. cardiovascular disease, obesity, This programme will give you an in-depth high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, knowledge and understanding of the key osteoporosis and certain cancers. In elements of sport, exercise, health and addition to improving performers, sport physical activity from the perspective of and exercise scientists are also engaged the sciences. Throughout the programme, in examining the effects of various types you will study the science behind safe of exercise programmes and activities participation and effective performance on health and also on the treatment in physical activity and sport. The and prevention of disease by means of application of science plays a major physical activity. They are also concerned role in the preparation of the modern with the psychological benefits of exercise The Student Experience sports performer. The effects of training and with how to motivate people to methods on the physiological systems of become frequent and regular exercisers. the body for improving strength, speed, endurance, skill and how to perform What you will study under stress are constantly being investigated and improved upon by sport The Bachelor of Science in Sport scientists. and Exercise Sciences is a four-year programme which includes an eight- The application of science however is month period of work experience not confined to elite performers. It is (Cooperative Education) in relevant work well recognised that lack of exercise placements during the third year.

The Graduate Experience The first year of the course provides Want to know more? Go to: a transition and immersion into the www.ul.ie/courses/LM089.html Follow the link below to find Sport and Exercise Sciences. You will the FAQ (Frequently Asked undertake broad modules under the Question) section and all themes of “What makes an Olympic Champion?”, “Why is exercise good for required information on the health?” and “What are the determinants BSc in Sport and Exercise of human performance?”. These themes Sciences at UL: are explored under each of the core www.ul.ie/courses/ disciplines within Sport and Exercise SportAndExerciseSciences.php Science including physiology, anatomy, psychology, biomechanics and coaching science and provide a foundation for

102 LM089 Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Sciences NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i Spórt & Eolaíochtaí Aclaíochta

Follow-On Study Career Opportunities

Related postgraduate courses might include Taught MSc degrees in areas Careers open to you with a degree in like; SES include; • Sports Scientist • Physiotherapy • Strength and Conditioning Coach • Occupational Therapy • Sports Coach/Instructor • Speech & Language Therapy • Sport Psychologist • Sports Nutrition • Health Promotion Officer • Medical Physics • Biomedical Engineering The following are some of the areas • Sport & Exercise Psychology that graduates have gone to: • Teacher Education • Sport science advisors, STUDENT PROFILE Postgraduate research training in performance areas such as exercise physiology, • Analysts, strength & conditioning Aimee McInerney genetics and exercise, diabetes and coaches, exercise, osteoporosis, muscle repair, • Fitness coordinators, sport This is a challenging degree. You growth factors, biomechanics and development officers and sport will gain extensive knowledge in psychology of physical activity at UL administrators with organisations areas such as elite performance, and at other universities in Ireland, like the Sports Council, IRFU, GAA, coaching strategies and exercise UK, Australia, Canada and USA. FAI, Swim Ireland and Basketball prescription. For me, the most Ireland enjoyable aspect is the practical • Health Promotion and Research elements offered throughout each Officers with the Health Service year. Sports media/journalism including print and television For my co-op placement, I went these and other disciplines such as • Consultants in sport performance, to the PEAK Centre for Human mathematics and physics which enable health and fitness, nutrition Performance in Ottawa, Canada. deeper understanding in years 2, 3 and 4. • Biomedical science, biomedical I worked with several clients engineering, ergonomics, medical and trained them to reach their Laboratory experience is an integral physics specific goals. I had to test them, part of each of these core areas of study • Lecturing and researching in the provide consultations, design where you will test concepts and theories areas of sport, exercise science, monthly strength and conditioning and acquire laboratory and research health science and other related programmes and offer a personal skills. In the first two years, you will study fields training service over three months. and experience selected sports and • Research and marketing with My clients included a marathon modes of exercise and training. sport and exercise manufacturing runner, iron man competitor, Here, you will have an opportunity to industry, e.g. equipment, food, drink, swimmer, and a figure skater. It was improve personal performance and clothing, footwear an amazing experience to work prepare for coaching awards and • Others are working very with sports people at both elite and certification. In second year an elective successfully outside sport. recreational level. Also, the chance subject is selected and you will take Employers recognise that having to explore a different country was two modules in either Law or Computer obtained a good degree in SES, amazing. Canada was one of the Science. You will undertake a project in graduates have skills and abilities best experiences of my life. your final year on a topic related to an that can be applied in other fields aspect of sport and exercise science. after undergoing appropriate training.

“My sport and exercise degree from UL was the first stepping stone in my career as a performance physiologist. It allowed me to gain an excellent knowledge base that I continue to use when working with high performance athletes.

Toni Rossiter UL Sport and Exercise Sciences 2002 graduate, currently Performance Physiologist with the Irish Institute of Sport 103 LM090 Bachelor of Science in Physical Education NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gCorpoideachas

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at It is desirable that the candidate wishing Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established to take a specific elective subject within Leaving Certificate (or an approved this Degree should hold at least a Higher Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six Grade H4, or an approved equivalent, in Course Contact: subjects which must include: Two H5 the relevant Leaving Certificate subject. (Higher level) grades and Four O6 We welcome applications from mature Daniel Tindall (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher students. Mature applicants must apply Tel: 00 353 61 202896 Level) grades. Subjects must include through the Central Applications Office Email: [email protected] Mathematics, Irish or another language, (CAO) by 1 February. and English. † Indicates that students admitted to the Admissions: Note: Grade F6 in Foundation programme are required to undergo a Mathematics also satisfies the minimum Garda Vetting process. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 entry requirements. Foundation Maths is Email: [email protected] not reckonable for scoring purposes. * Indicates that not all applicants who www.ul.ie/admissions scored these points were offered places.

About you Physical Education In the physical education part of the LM090 Online If you are the type of individual that likes course, you will study human movement working with other people to help them from the perspectives of kinesiology improve, has a broad interest in sport (science of movement), sociology, The Student Experience and/or physical activity and health and psychology, and philosophy, together with would like to work with young people, the art of teaching. The practical then this programme might very well be experience will involve you in a range of for you. competitive, aesthetic, adventure and aquatic activities, which will enhance Why study Physical Education at your effectiveness as a teacher. UL? Education The B.Sc. in Physical Education is one of You will study various topics which will the most popular undergraduate enable you to assess the effectiveness of Want to know more? Go to: programmes in the University of Limerick. your own teaching, and contribute to the www.ul.ie/courses/LM090.html The programme is designed to qualify evaluation of current and innovative graduates as teachers of Physical educational methods. Education along with a second subject in Irish Post-Primary Schools. Graduates of the programme are qualified to teach Specialist Options Physical Education and their second subject to Leaving Certificate level. The English current second subjects on offer include The four year programme in English English, Gaeilge, Geography and offers a balanced and comprehensive Mathematics. view of selected writers and movements in the field of English, Irish and American What you will study literature and drama. Teaching is carried out through lectures, seminars, practical The central focus of this course is on workshops and tutorials. You will be teacher education and you will be expected to take an active, constructive educated to teach Physical Education, role in the development of courses and and your chosen elective option, along the management of your learning. Time is side your study of educational studies in allowed for individual and group projects. contemporary society. Your placement in schools for blocks of teaching practice is Gaeilge viewed as an essential part of your Sa chúrsa Gaeilge, déantar staidéar ar professional development. theanga agus ar litríocht na Nua Ghaeilge agus ar bhéaloideas na hÉireann. Leagtar béim faoi leith ar chabhrú le mic léinn a gcumas Gaeilge a

104 LM090 Bachelor of Science in Physical Education NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gCorpoideachas

STUDENT PROFILE Laura O’Sullivan

Sport is a hugely rewarding part of my life and I have always enjoyed an active lifestyle. On gaining some coaching experience in my community, I realized how enjoyable it is to work with and help young people to achieve. I wanted to know fhorbairt agus a thabhairt chun cruinnis, how to best teach young people, agus chuige sin moltar do mhic léinn na and how to enjoy and appreciate Gaeilge freastal ar chúrsaí a eagrófar Career Opportunities sport and exercise in the right ways. dóibh sa Ghaeltacht i rith na laethanta PE at UL offers practical experience saoire. Déantar obair an chúrsa céime Careers open to you with a degree in in a great variety of sports and seo trí mhéan na Gaeilge. PE include; games, gymnastics, dance and • PE teacher in secondary school aquatics, along with the key Geography • English/Irish/Geography/Maths knowledge and teaching skills to The four year programme provides a Teacher in Secondary school enable you to apply this experience contemporary synthesis of third level • Third level Lecturer in both teaching and sporting Geography, so that graduates are fully • Sports Development officer contexts. What I like most about prepared to teach the subject up to and the course is the worthwhile and including honours Leaving Certificate rewarding opportunities it offers level. The programme aims to ensure The B.Sc. in Physical Education is to teach and coach - whether it’s that graduates are aware of the rich designed to qualify graduates as getting involved in community variety of opportunities offered by teachers of Physical Education events, youth sport or working Human and Physical Geography to the along with a second subject with people with disabilities. Such teacher. (English, Gaeilge, Geography experiences have allowed me and Mathematics) in Irish Post- to prepare for a career in either Mathematics Primary Schools. Graduates of the teaching or coaching by applying The Mathematics elective is a four year programme are qualified to teach newly-learned skills and knowledge programme of study in mathematics and Physical Education and their second in realistic settings, while interacting mathematics education. The programme subject to Leaving Certificate level. with people of varying ages, abilities is designed to develop your competence and interests. in Mathematics to the requisite level.

Subject Pedagogics You will take courses in Subject Pedagogics in relation to your specialist options, in which you will consider the KEY FACT philosophy and practice of teaching these specialist options in the context of Graduates of the programme your teaching practice programme. are equipped to teach Physical Education and another from a range of option subjects to Leaving Certificate. These subjects Offered jointly by the Faculty of include English, Gaeilge, Education and Health Sciences, and Geography and Mathematics. the Faculty of your second subject

105 LM092 Bachelor of Science with concurrent Teacher Education (Biology with Chemistry OR Physics OR Agricultural Science) NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gcomhthráth le hOideachas Múinteoirí (Bitheolaíocht le Ceimic NÓ Fisic NÓ Eolaíocht Talmhaíochta)

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at Agricultural Science; Technology; Design the time of enrolment the established & Communication Graphics /Technical Refer to course web page Leaving Certificate (or an approved Drawing. Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 † Indicates that students admitted to the Course Contact: (Higher level) grades and Four O6 programme are required to undergo a Dr John O’Reilly (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Garda Vetting process. Tel: 00 353 61 233744 Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, * Indicates that not all applicants who Email: [email protected] and English. scored these points were offered places.

In addition, applicants must hold an O3/ The University’s Special Mathematics Admissions: H7 grade in Mathematics and an O4/ Examination is not applicable to this Tel: 00 353 61 202015 H7 grade in at least one of the following: programme. We welcome applications Email: [email protected] Applied Mathematics; Biology; Physics; from mature students. Mature applicants Chemistry; Construction Studies; must apply through the Central www.ul.ie/admissions Engineering; Physics with Chemistry; Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February.

About you school placement in which you will gain experience of teaching. The first year of LM092 Online If you are considering a career in study provides a foundation in: teaching and have a strong interest • Chemistry in science, this may be the course • Physics for you. This four-year programme • Biology Want to know more? attracts students who have excellent • Mathematics Go to: www.ul.ie/courses/ communication skills, and are strongly • Education LM092.html motivated and passionate about science teaching. You will study education theory and practice which will equip you with Why study Teacher Education teaching aptitudes and skills on which (Biology and Chemistry or you will build a sound philosophy and Physics or Agri Science) at UL? approach to teaching. During the spring semester of year two, you will undertake KEY FACT The aim of the programme is to educate the first of your two teaching practice young teachers and help them develop placements for six weeks in a second Graduates of this degree the skills and aptitudes to confidently level school. Your second placement will programme are eligible for face the challenges of science be in semester 1 of the final year, for 12 appointment to all second teaching. When you graduate from weeks. During these placements, you level schools (vocational, the programme you will be qualified to will teach junior or senior science topics teach; to second level pupils, and you will be secondary, community and • Biology to honours Leaving Certificate supervised by UL academic staff. comprehensive schools), level and for registration with the • Chemistry or Physics or Agricultural After Year 1, you will specialize in the Teaching Council. Science to honours Leaving more advanced study of biology, Certificate level and either chemistry OR physics OR • General Science to Junior Certificate agricultural science. Throughout the level four years, there is a strong emphasis on acquiring practical scientific skills What you will study through laboratory work, field work and assignments. In your final year, you will The programme is four years in duration select a research topic. This will develop and is based on the concurrent your skills in analysis, problem solving model of teacher education, in which and scientific writing. educational studies and studies in biology, along with your chosen elective For further details, go to www.scieng.ul.ie/ (chemistry or physics or agricultural departments/life-sciences/courses/ science) are combined with periods of

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of the degree programme are eligible for appointment to all second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools), and for registration with the Teaching Council. The primary aim of the programme is the attainment of a professional competence GRADUATE PROFILE in teaching, and the majority of STUDENT PROFILE graduates pursue a career in Jack Corrigan second-level science teaching. David Tidswell

A Day in the Life Of… a Science A number of our graduates have The highlight of the course is Teacher taken up appointments in teaching- definitely the teaching placement in I am a full-time teacher of science related areas or areas outside which you are immersed completely and biology. My work-load varies teaching, including the IT software in a school environment. During from day-to-day depending on industry, industrial training, specialist these placements, I developed my time table. In general I start science based sales sectors and great confidence in my teaching with some prep work followed by environmental science. Graduates ability. The experience helps you to classes. Corrections, administration of this programme have also discover the kind of teacher you are work, preparing experiments and undertaken further study leading and learn more about yourself as a marking exams are all part of the to postgraduate qualifications at person. job. Teaching also involves liaising Graduate Diploma, Masters and PhD with parents, other teachers, levels. Here at UL, various learner support guidance counsellors and other systems are in place to help those professionals. In my non-contact having difficulty with subjects they hours I am involved in pastoral may not have done for Leaving care, coaching, Young Scientist and Cert. Personally, I had never studied various extracurricular activities Physics at school and found that by with the students. There are also dropping in to the Science Learning parent teacher meetings, exam Centre, I was well able to keep supervision and many other tasks up with classmates. UL has truly associated with the teaching life. been THE best time of my life and Though sometimes demanding and choosing this course has definitely challenging, teaching can be very Offered jointly by the Faculty helped in making it the enjoyable rewarding. of Education and Health experience it has been. My course at UL prepared me Sciences, and the Faculty of superbly for my career as a teacher Science and Engineering. - it allowed me to study both Education and Science concurrently, so that on graduating, I was fully qualified and ready for the workplace without the need to do a postgraduate course. Jack’s tip: If you want to be a Science Teacher, put your best foot forward particularly on your teaching practise, because this is the place where you learn your trade, network and make connections that can be hugely beneficial to you in your later career. Enjoy your student years - take all UL has to offer you. It’s an opportunity to explore who you are, to get to know yourself and make new friends.

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at Agricultural Science; Technology or Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established Design & Communication Graphics. Leaving Certificate (or an approved Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six † Indicates that students admitted to the Course Contact: subjects which must include: Two H5 programme are required to undergo a (Higher level) grades and Four O6 Garda Vetting process. Dr Keelin Leahy (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Tel: 00 353 61 233746 Level) grades. Subjects must include The University’s Special Mathematics Email: [email protected] Mathematics, Irish or another language, Examination is not applicable to this and English. programme.

Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold an O3/ We welcome applications from mature H7 grade in Mathematics and an O4/ students. Mature applicants must apply Tel: 00 353 61 202015 H7 grade in at least one of the following: through the Central Applications Office Email: [email protected] Applied Mathematics; Biology; Physics; (CAO) by 1 February. www.ul.ie/admissions Chemistry; Construction Studies; Engineering; Physics with Chemistry;

About you There are four streams of learning in the programme. These streams address the KEY FACT If you are interested in problem solving, key knowledge areas for initial teacher design-based activities, teaching within education in this field. These streams are; This is the principal the Technology Education suite of • Education programme providing subjects, and enjoy working with people, • Wood Technology and Design graduate teachers for then this course may be for you. • Design & Communication Graphics Technology Education • Architectural Technology. Why study Technology subjects in the Education in Materials and Throughout the programme, your Republic of Ireland. Architectural Technology at UL? knowledge, skills, values and attitudes in each of these areas are continually This is a teacher education programme developed while placing a strong which aims to provide you with the emphasis on your development as a opportunity to become a successful critical thinker, a reflective practitioner teacher of technology subjects at second and a skilled teacher. The module content level. These subjects include; has been developed to address the requirements of the Leaving Certificate Junior Certificate and Junior Certificate syllabuses in the • Materials Technology (Wood) Technology subjects. • Technical Graphics The first two years of study provide Leaving Certificate a foundation in Education, Materials • Construction Studies (Architectural processing, Technical Graphics, Design Technology) and Mathematics. In the third and • Design & Communication Graphics fourth years you will continue to study Education as well as Architectural What you will study Technology and Design and Communication Graphics. The programme is four years in duration and includes a number of school-based school placements. These include an eight week placement in the spring semester of year two and a ten week placement in autumn semester of year four. These placements are designed to provide you, the student teacher, with a genuine opportunity for professional development under the supervision of faculty members of the University.

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Career Opportunities

As a teaching degree, graduates of this programme are accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland. You will be eligible for appointment to all second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools).

GRADUATE PROFILE STUDENT PROFILE Joseph Lyster Patrick Kelly Follow-On Study I am currently employed as a teacher I developed a great interest in at a secondary school in Co. Kildare. technology subjects from an Graduates from the programme have Teaching presents many challenges early stage in school. I really loved the opportunity to pursue further on a daily basis. The pace of life can woodwork and drawing, but I also study. There are a number of taught be hectic and generally speaking enjoyed working with other students masters degree programmes in UL I’m very busy teaching throughout and teachers, so I felt that this that can be taken by graduates of the the school day from 9am to 4pm. It course would be a good option programme. In addition, graduates is important to be prepared for each for me. The course itself is fast achieving the required standard class, which can be demanding in paced and challenging, but very can register for higher degrees by itself. The challenges that students enjoyable and rewarding. There is research. provide vary considerably; however, a great mix of practical and project dealing with such challenges is work throughout the four years. often the most rewarding aspect of The lecturers are very helpful and teaching and this is evident in each supportive, and are always ready to class every day. lend a hand.

I graduated from the Materials and Design and creativity are strongly Architectural Technology Teacher encouraged throughout the course, Education programme in 2008. UL along with an emphasis on teaching provided me with the opportunity and and learning. All aspects of the experience to develop myself both course are linked to education; personally and professionally. I have during the school placement, one no doubt that the beliefs and values gets a great chance to experience attained from my UL experience school life and teaching in front of have fuelled my passion for teaching, a class. I feel that I have been given helping me to contribute towards the a great chance to develop as a academic and personal development professional and as a person before of young people. starting out in my teaching career.

Student James Conway displays his remote control tractor. This project was designed to promote experiential learning activities in the practical classroom.

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at † Indicates that students admitted to the Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established programme are required to undergo a Leaving Certificate (or an approved Garda Vetting process. Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six Course Contact: subjects which must include: Two H5 The University’s Special Mathematics (Higher level) grades and Four O6 Examination is not applicable to this Trevor Hickey (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher programme. Tel: 00 353 61 202894 Level) grades. Subjects must include Email: [email protected] Mathematics, Irish or another language, We welcome applications from mature and English. students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold an O3/ (CAO) by 1 February. H7 grade in Mathematics and an O4/H7 Tel: 00 353 61 202015 in at least one of the following: Physics; Email: [email protected] Construction Studies; Engineering; www.ul.ie/admissions Physics with Chemistry; Technology; Design & Communication Graphics.

About you learning as the course progresses. If you are interested in modern Pedagogy, the theory of teaching, is LM095 Online technologies and have a flair for working incorporated throughout the programme. with people, then this programme might suit you. YEAR 1: The first year concentrates on The Student Experience developing essential knowledge and Why study Technology Education skills in the key areas of Education, in Materials and Engineering Manufacturing Technology, and Technical Technology at UL? Graphics, in addition to the related areas of Mathematics, Materials Science, This degree with specialism in the teaching Electrotechnology. of Metalwork and Technology, is designed to produce graduates with technological YEAR 2: The start of year 2 sees and engineering skills to satisfy the needs preparation for school placement of the Irish second level school system in and introduces the concept of Design. Want to know more? Go to: relation to teaching Metalwork, Technical Semester four features eight weeks of www3.ul.ie/courses/Materials Graphics and Technology at Junior Cycle, school placement preceded by four weeks AndEngineeringTechnology.php and Technology, Engineering and Design preparation. & Communication Graphics at Leaving Certificate. YEAR 3: The areas of Materials Technology, Electronics, Automation as What you will study well as advanced topics in Manufacturing KEY FACT Technology and Technical Graphics are The programme is four years in duration, the focus of Year 3. There is a particular This is the principal and offers streams in the following subject emphasis on design based learning and programme producing areas: problem solving as well as the teaching graduate teachers • Education of these activities in schools. Education & for these subjects in the • Manufacturing Technology Society is also explored. Republic of Ireland. • Technical Graphics • Design YEAR 4: In the fourth year of the • Electronics and Information programme, you will further develop Technologies your teaching skills and develop the • Materials and Engineering Sciences research skills required to investigate your professional practice when you graduate. The material in each stream has been Semester seven includes ten weeks of carefully selected to be relevant to the teaching practice. The final semester deals requirements of the Leaving Certificate with advanced topics in education and and Junior Cycle in the Technology technology. subjects. An element of design is incorporated throughout, with emphasis on To find out more, go to www3.ul.ie/courses/ design-based activities and independent MaterialsAndEngineeringTechnology.php

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Career Opportunities

As a teaching degree accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland, graduates of this programme are eligible for appointment to all second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools). Graduates will be able to teach Engineering, Design and GRADUATE PROFILE STUDENT PROFILE Communications Graphics & Technology. Diarmuid McCarthy Eoin Smyth

Since I graduated from UL, I’ve been This course is very broad - in a teaching at a post-primary school single day, you could program where my task was to introduce the a robot, learn a new method of new subject Technology at both teaching and design a new project. Junior and Leaving Certificate. Material science is explored, Follow-On Study electronic circuits are designed, Teaching Technology is most detailed technical drawings are enjoyable as we cover the subject produced, and each opportunity Graduates have the opportunity to though a mix of theory and adds to your development as a pursue further study in the disciplines practical classes. The subject is teacher. Having never studied of Engineering or Education. There are taught to all pupils, so I have all 6 technical graphics in school, I was a number of taught masters degree different year groups at various able to develop my skills in this area programmes in UL that can be taken times during the week. Part of my while never feeling I was behind by graduates of the programme. In job is to manage the material and anyone of my colleagues. addition, graduates can register for component stocks that are involved The projects here are really higher degrees by research in either in teaching this practical subject. interesting - I designed and made a engineering or education that lead to This involves managing the budget robotic aluminium scorpion which masters or PhD qualifications. and ordering from a range of I will program and control remotely suppliers to ensure best value can either using a smart phone or a be obtained. laptop - something I would only Our school encourages teachers have dreamed of before entering to get involved in extra-curricular the course. Competitors in the “Formula1 in activities and I am involved with So far, I’ve been on two blocks Schools” regional final which was two GAA teams in the school. This of school placement. These hosted in the UL for the third time. often involves taking the pupils to classroom experiences give you matches. I really enjoy this and it is the opportunity of dealing with new a great way of building up a rapport pupils and colleagues. I’ve realised with the students. As the school that even as a teacher, you are teams train outside of school hours, constantly learning, as you deal teachers will remain back after with new situations every day. school on certain evenings to put the students through their paces. Diarmuid’s tip: Choose a career that will play to your strengths. Don’t settle for a career that you are not truly happy in; retirement will be a long time coming!

LM095 Student Stephen Sweeney with his project on the design and Offered jointly by the Faculty of Education manufacture of a car created using and Health Sciences, and the Faculty of metal fabrication techniques Science and Engineering.

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COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at Agricultural Science; Technology; Design the time of enrolment the established & Communication Graphics /Technical Refer to course web page Leaving Certificate (or an approved Drawing. Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 † Indicates that students admitted to the Course Contact: (Higher level) grades and Four O6 programme are required to undergo a Dr. John O’Reilly (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Garda Vetting process. Tel: 00 353 61 233744 Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, The University’s Special Mathematics Email: [email protected] and English. Examination is not applicable to this programme. In addition, applicants must hold an Admissions: O3/H7 grade in Mathematics and an We welcome applications from mature Tel: 00 353 61 202015 O4/H7 in at least one of the following: students. Mature applicants must apply Email: [email protected] Applied Mathematics; Biology; Physics; through the Central Applications Office Chemistry; Construction Studies; (CAO) by 1 February. www.ul.ie/admissions Engineering; Physics with Chemistry;

Why Study Teacher Education In the third and fourth years, you will (Physical Sciences with continue to study physical sciences at a LM096 Online Chemistry AND Physics) at UL? more advanced level along with further modules in Education. This will include Graduates of this Science Teaching detailed preparation in the revised The Student Experience programme are qualified to teach the physics and chemistry senior cycle following subjects in all Irish second level specifications. schools. The science pedagogics modules in your • Leaving Certificate Physics degree have been designed in close • Leaving Certificate Chemistry collaboration with the National Council • Leaving Certificate Physics with for Curriculum and Assessment (who Chemistry designed the new specifications) and • Junior Certificate Science the Junior Cycle for Teachers (who are tasked with associated professional Course Description The programme is designed to produce development for teachers). In addition a graduate who is highly educated the course director was a member of the and capable both academically and development group that designed the professionally, and who will be prepared to junior cycle specification. This ensures meet the challenges involved in teaching that graduates are thoroughly prepared the physical sciences. for the totality of science education in Irish schools which is well aligned with What you will study international best-practice.

In common with other teacher education In the final year, you will undertake a Want to know more? Go to: programmes at the University of Limerick, project which may be in the area of www.ul.ie/courses/LM096.html this degree programme is based on Physics, Chemistry, Science Education, or the concurrent model. Academic and Educational Theory. As part of this work professional studies proceed together you are required to demonstrate abilities throughout the course and modules in the in research, literature review, analysis, core science subjects are taken. synthesis and interpretation of research KEY FACT findings as applied to the selected topic. The first two years of study provide a This will develop your capacity to act as a This programme has been foundation in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, researcher of your professional teaching fully accredited by the and Mathematics in addition to Education practice, a key focus of both the Teaching Teaching Council. and Pedagogics. The latter will focus on Council and the School Self-Evaluation preparing students to teach the revised Process facilitated by the Inspectorate. science specification at junior cycle.

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Career Opportunities

This programme has been fully accredited by the Teaching Council. Graduates of this programme are qualified for appointment to all second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools), and for admission to the open register of the Registration Council for Secondary Teachers. Graduates achieving an adequate standard may also proceed to obtain a higher degree by Getting involved in some research. fun experiments during UL Science Week

There are two periods of teaching practice placement during the course. The first, of six weeks, occurs in Year 2, and the second, of ten weeks, occurs in Year 4. During teaching practice, you will be supervised by an academic staff member and undertake assigned coursework.

To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/~physics

“The programme is designed to produce a graduate who will be prepared to meet the challenges involved in teaching the physical sciences. Offered jointly by the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

113 LM100 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta Fisitiripe

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science. Refer to course web page*† the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved † Indicates that students admitted to the Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six programme are required to undergo a Course Contact: subjects which must include: Two H5 Garda Vetting process. (Higher level) grades and Four O6 * Indicates that not all applicants who Clinical Therapies (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher scored these points were offered places. Tel: 00 353 61 234232 Level) grades. Subjects must include Email: [email protected] Mathematics, Irish or another language, We welcome applications from mature and English. students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office Admissions: Note: Grade F6 in Foundation (CAO) by 1 February. Mathematics also satisfies the minimum Tel: 00 353 61 202015 entry requirements. Foundation Maths is Applicants applying through the Mature Email: [email protected] not reckonable for scoring purposes. Entry route are required to undertake the www.ul.ie/admissions Mature Students Admissions Pathway In addition applicants will be required to (MSAP) test. There is one sitting of the hold at least an Ordinary Level O3/Higher test annually. Further details, including H7 in the Leaving Certificate in any test date and test centres, are available one of: Physics, Chemistry, Physics with from msap-ie.acer.edu.au

About you disciplines of physiotherapy including LM100 Online cardiorespiratory care, clinical neurology If you are the type of person who enjoys and musculoskeletal disorders for working with people and has good people across the lifespan. Research Course Description communication skills; if you have an and evidence-based practice are core interest in working with people who are elements underpinning the programme. ill or disabled and would like a practical, To find out more, hands-on, challenging career, then this go to www.ul.ie/clinicaltherapies programme might suit you.

Why study Physiotherapy at UL? I was taken aback This programme is designed to prepare “ graduates who will contribute to the by how diverse and Want to know more? Go to: development of Physiotherapy worldwide www.ul.ie/courses/LM100.html through their ability to act as competent, interesting the course reflective and innovative practitioners, is…you can actually and through their expertise in evidence- based practice. Interprofessional make a difference in education is incorporated throughout the programme and there will be many people’s lives opportunities for you to engage in shared learning with other students at the University of Limerick, and be involved in peer learning and assessment.

What you will study

The Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy is a four-year degree programme which includes a total of 31 weeks clinical practice in the last two years of the programme. The first year provides a foundation in Anatomy and Physiology, communication and behaviour, and an Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice. Over the remaining three years you will undertake studies in the various

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do to ensure I have chosen the Where do students undertake their right career? clinical education placements? Physiotherapy is a wide ranging and Some, but not all, of the 1000+ hours of varied profession and you are strongly clinical placements will take place within encouraged to seek some work the HSE Mid-West region. It is important experience in a hospital to increase your that students gain a wide range of knowledge of the wide spectrum of the experience treating different groups of profession. people in different environments and this will be facilitated by undertaking Do you need to be interested in sport to placements outside of this region. be a physiotherapist? You do not need to be athletic or involved Will I share lectures with other students? in sport to be a physiotherapist. Treating Several of the modules will be shared with STUDENT PROFILE sports injuries is only a very small other health professionals. As all students component of physiotherapy and only a of UL are taught on the same campus, you Laura Comber small percentage of physiotherapists work will have the opportunity to meet a wide in this area. cross-section of fellow students. I was always interested in working with people. Physiotherapy How intense is the course? Pre-placement Health Screen and appealed to me as it allowed me Because the course leads to a Vaccination check: to make a difference to peoples professional qualification the level of the On placement you will be considered lives. During transition year I work load is high compared to many other to be a category A Health Care worker spent a week on work experience courses at UL. and must therefore fulfil vaccination with the Munster rugby team’s requirements. The Department strongly physiotherapist in the UL Sports Are some school subjects more useful recommends all students be fully Arena. I instantly fell in love with the than others? vaccinated to protect themselves and the campus. From then on, I knew UL Students who have studied Biology often public while on placement. All students had to be my number one choice. find it an advantage during their first year are required to attend a health screen and Everything you need is on the of study. vaccination check with an Occupational university grounds or surrounding Health Service [organised by the area. How many places are there on the Department of Clinical Therapies] prior to programme? attending their first placement. Costs for Right from the beginning, there was Currently there are 30 places available, this health screen and vaccination check a friendly atmosphere. Lecturers which includes 3-5 places for mature entry must be borne by the student. were approachable and the small students. class size helped us form good friendships. Everyone looked out for each other.

Over the four years I have had six clinical placements. This is my favourite aspect of the course. Career These placements give you the opportunity to put into practice Opportunities the knowledge and skills you learn in college. Every placement is in Graduates of the programme a different setting and each one will be eligible for membership posed different challenges, making of the Irish Society of Chartered Follow-On Study each experience as rewarding as Physiotherapists and will be the last. equipped to practice in Ireland and We have a suite of taught other countries where their chartered postgraduate programmes for status is recognised. Within Ireland, physiotherapy graduates wishing graduates work in all areas of clinical to further their education and practice in the HSE, voluntary bodies specialise in areas such as KEY FACT and in private practice. Additionally Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, some graduates undertake higher Neurological Rehabilitation, This programme is designed degrees or work in research settings. Advanced Clinical Practice and to prepare you as a graduate You will also be eligible to register as Pain. A taught Masters of Science who will contribute to the a physiotherapist with the national in Advanced Healthcare Practice is registration body, CORU. This is a available at UL. development of physiotherapy requirement to allow you to practise through your ability to act as as a physiotherapist within Ireland. a competent, reflective and innovative practitioner.

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Course Length: 4 Years EU Entry Requirements (NFQ Level 8). For candidates who meet Course Contact: Candidates must hold a minimum 2.1 this requirement GAMSAT (Graduate (second class honours, grade one) result Medical Schools Admissions Test) or in Dr Helena McKeague in their first honours bachelor degree the case of North American applicants, Tel: 00 353 61 234850 (NFQ Level 8). For candidates who meet MCAT will be used as an instrument this requirement, GAMSAT (Graduate for selection. Non-EU applicants must Email: [email protected] Medical Schools Admissions Test) will also attend for interview as part of the then be used as the sole instrument to selection process. Admissions: select students for the programme. Non-EU Application Process Tel: 00 353 61 202015 EU Application Process Applicants should contact The Atlantic Email: [email protected] Applications must be made through the Bridge Programme for information on CAO. Information about applying through admissions and applications at www. www.ul.ie/admissions the CAO is available at www.cao.ie. The atlanticbridge.com course code for the Graduate Entry Medical Programme is LM101. Students admitted to the programme are required to undergo a Garda Vetting Non-EU Entry Requirements process. Candidates must hold a minimum 2.1 (second class honours, grade one) result in their first honours bachelor degree

Frequently Asked Questions LM101 Online Why study Graduate Entry The curriculum has three main modules The Student Experience Medicine at UL? or domains: • Knowledge of Health & Illness UL’s BM BS Graduate Entry Medical • Clinical and Anatomical Skills Programme is open to graduates • Professional Competencies from any discipline. It has a highly innovative curriculum which offers These domains or themes run you the opportunity to complete concurrently and underpin all learning undergraduate medical training in four across the four years. They are years in an environment specifically designed to ensure that all aspects of designed for graduate students. During the skills required to become a doctor your four years of study, you will be are addressed, from the sciences Course Description taught the basic medical and clinical underpinning a rational approach to sciences necessary to form the basis for diagnosis and management, to an postgraduate training and for a career in awareness of the importance of personal any branch of medicine. development.

What you will study To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/medicalschool The curriculum is taught in a traditional academic year. Years 1 & 2 are taught on campus and consist of 33 teaching weeks Want to know more? Go to: per year starting in August. www.ul.ie/courses/LM101.html KEY FACT Years 3 & 4 commence in July and consist of clinical training, where you This course is designed to will rotate through the major clinical disciplines in affiliated hospitals and ensure that all aspects of the General Practices. skills required to become a doctor are addressed.

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How you will be taught

Years 1 & 2 The first two years of the course are structured around Problem-Based Learning (PBL). This is backed up by a small number of lectures. There will also be structured clinical skills teaching and anatomical skills teaching. Teaching in the Professional Competencies takes the form of lectures, tutorials, workshops and seminars on topics such as psychology, public health, health law & ethics and medical sociology. All sessions are focused towards the topic of the week and exploring it from different perspectives including the scientific, sociological, public health, legal and patient experience. This means that everything you learn is done in the context in which you will use it when you practise as a doctor.

“…everything you learn is done in the context in which you will use it when you practise as a doctor.

Years 1 and 2 Overview

Autumn / Spring Years 1 and 2 • Life Maintenance: Alimentary In each of the first two years, the System, Gastroenterology, Knowledge of Health & Illness 1 curriculum is further divided into Endocrinology, Renal Medicine, six learning units, covering different Urology, Nutrition Clinical & Anatomical Skills 1 YEAR 1 topic areas. Areas covered by each • Life Protection: Immunology, unit include: Infection, Haematology, Oncology, Professional Competencies 1 • Life Structure: Musculo- Preventative Medicine, Genito- skeletal system, Rheumatology, Urinary Medicine Autumn / Spring Orthopaedics, Trauma, Plastic • Life Support: Cardiology/ Surgery, Skin & Dermatology Cardiovascular Surgery, Knowledge of Health & Illness 2 • Life Cycle: Reproduction & Respiratory Medicine, ENT Development, Child Health • Life Control: Nervous system, Clinical & Anatomical Skills 2 (Paediatrics), Obstetrics & Neurology/ Neurosurgery, Vision YEAR 2 Gynaecology, Sexual Health, & Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Ageing, Death Psychology Professional Competencies 2

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What Problem-Based Learning (PBL) group discusses what they have learned Independent learning times are not just really means and the tutor distributes the next stage about reading from textbooks. During The ‘problems’ are highly structured of the problem. The new information is these times, you are encouraged to visit hypothetical clinical cases, each of discussed, new learning issues arrived and make use of the facilities of the which takes a week to work through. at, and members again research Anatomical Skills Education Unit and Each semester, students are divided into independently. The group report back Clinical Skills Education Unit. Staff will be groups of 8 or 9, each with its own tutor again and the final stage of the problem on hand to provide support in whatever in a tutorial room, with PC, state of the is explored and the case concluded. area you feel you need it. However, to a art AV equipment and walls lined with By this time, the group is likely to have large extent, students in the programme whiteboards. The group meets with the worked through: will be both encouraged and expected tutor to work through the week’s case. • The original presentation of the patient to assume a high level of responsibility The tutor does not act as a teacher, (either at A&E, an outpatient clinic or a for their own learning. Students will not but as a facilitator, guiding your group GP clinic) be ‘spoon fed’ and there is a deliberate through the sequence of steps which • The history taken by the doctor strategy to minimise the amount of have been devised to help students • The examination findings didactic teaching in the curriculum. learn from the clinical cases. Each step • Any investigations ordered and their and new development in the case (such findings (e.g. blood results, x-rays, Early Patient Contact Programme as results of investigations or details of biopsies, etc) During the first two years, The Early drugs prescribed) is only given out after • The course of the patient’s illness (over Patient Contact Programme at UL- the group has finished discussing the hours, days, weeks, months or years) GEMS gives students an opportunity previous step. and the impact of this on the patient’s to interact with patients. In the first By working through the problem and life semester, students in groups of three hypothesising about what is wrong with • Treatment (pharmacological, surgical, are assigned a patient from an affiliated the patient, the PBL group comes up with psychiatric, etc) general practice. The majority of patients a list of learning issues that represent the • The involvement of family and others assigned to students in the programme key knowledge needed to understand close to the patient have a chronic illness e.g. Diabetes, Cystic what is happening to the patient. The • Any complications that might have Fibrosis, Multiple Sclerosis and many have group members then independently arisen multiple illnesses. Some students may research these learning issues (also • The outcome of the case (including be assigned an expectant mother where known as learning objectives) in their rehabilitation, on-going community they will monitor her progress during own time. At the next PBL tutorial, each care, etc.) pregnancy and subsequently the early

Year 3 & 4 Student Rotations

The structure of teaching and learning in Years 3 & 4 will involve student rotations through the major clinical disciplines. Typically the year is structured as follows:

Autumn Spring Medicine 1 (9 weeks) General Practice/ Primary Care (18 weeks) Surgery 1 (9 weeks) YEAR 3 Professional Competencies 1 Autumn Spring Obstetrics & Gynaecology (6 weeks) Medicine 2 (6 weeks) Paediatrics (6 weeks) Surgery 2 (6 weeks) YEAR 4 Psychiatry (6 weeks) Special Study Module (SSM) (6 weeks) Professional Competencies 4

Years 3 and 4 undergo hospital-based clinical training Specialties. This will involve rotations In Year 3, all students will be located in Medicine and Surgery. Three weeks in through a number of affiliated hospitals. in the General Practice/Primary Care Year 3 is devoted to the SSM. Six weeks in Year 4 is devoted to the setting in one of six Primary Care SSM. Students that are placed in the Teaching Networks (PCTNs) for 18 In Year 4, students will spend 6 weeks of University Hospital Limerick (UHL) group weeks. In Year 3, all students will be Clinical Training in each of Obstetrics/ for their Year 3 Medicine and Surgery located in the General Practice/Primary Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Psychiatry. rotations must complete their senior Care setting in one of six Primary Care They will also undertake another 6 weeks cycle of Medicine and Surgery rotations Teaching Networks (PCTNs) for 18 weeks. in Medicine & Related Specialties and in an affiliated hospital in Year 4 or vice For the remainder of Year 3, students will a further 6 weeks in Surgery & Related versa.

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development of her child. Over the course of the following 24 months students will we encountered cases in which get to know their patient as a person patients could present with and how their illness and their illness anything from abdominal pain to experiences have affected their lives. a severe headache and it was our job as medical students to figure Students will be expected to interact out what could be wrong with the with their patient in a variety of different patient as well as to come up with settings e.g. the patient’s home, in the investigations and a management patient’s GP’s surgery and at their hospital plan. Working now as a doctor, clinic appointments. They may even this process is identical - you go accompany their patients to the operating through the same steps as you theatre if they need surgery. The early did as a student, thanks to UL’s patient contact programme helps problem-solving approach to students understand both health and GRADUATE PROFILE teaching medicine. illness and how each are managed from a patient’s perspective. The programme Eileen McMahon will also help students to appreciate the Eileen’s tip: strengths and deficiencies of the health A day in the life of….. a hospital I think there is a lot of pressure services and provide them with some doctor for Leaving Cert students to insight into the relationships between know exactly what they want to providers and consumers of healthcare. There are a lot of early starts and do immediately when they finish Finally the experiences students get on late evenings in medicine! Usually school. My advice is take your time the early patient contact programme the ward round would start at in deciding what you want to do; will assist them in their learning of their about 8am and we would see each but if you do start something and classroom based subjects in particular of the patients in succession. This find out you don’t like it then don’t their professional competency subjects. might take anywhere from 1-5 hours be afraid to move on. I think there’s depending on how many patients something out there for everyone - are under the team at that time. you just might need to be a bit more During the ward round I would also creative about how you get there have to answer any bleeps from and be prepared to work hard to The aim of the nurses or other staff members and get it! “ may also get called to an emergency programme is to help situation e.g. a cardiac arrest. After the ward round there are lots you to understand of jobs that need to get done like ordering scans and following up both health and on results of investigations, ringing Career Opportunities for consults and liaising with other Careers open to you with a degree in illness and how each staff members. Some patients will Medicine include; also need procedures undertaken is managed from the • Medical Practice in all disciplines like taking blood, or a catheter put such as Family Medicine, Hospital in etc. patient’s perspective. Medicine, Public Health Medicine etc; • Medical Research I think UL’s problem-based (PBL) • Medical Education approach to learning really helped • Medical Administration to prepare me for my role as a • Medical Journalism Special Study Modules (SSMs) doctor. During our PBL sessions,

Special Study Modules (SSMs) allow students to study in-depth areas that A typical timetable for years 1 and 2 of the graduate entry are of particular interest to them. In total, students undertake three SSMs, one in Medical programme; each of Years 2, 3 and 4. Students have considerable choice over the subject TIME MON TUE WED THURS FRI of these projects, but the format for assessment is prescribed. Some students AM Clinical Skills PBL Lecture Lecture Professional Competencies might choose to undertake their SSM locally and others may go abroad to PM Anatomical Professional EPCP Clinical PBL complete these electives. Skills Competencies Skills

Additional information KEY: PBL = Problem-Based Learning | EPCP = Early Patient Contact Programme Further information, including Professional Competencies relating to psychology, social and community aspects information on Fees and Semester dates of health care, epidemiology, biostatistics, Public Health Medicine, Occupational can be found on the Medical School Medicine and Complementary Medicine, evidence-based medicine, health service website: http://www.ul.ie/medicalschool organisation, health economics, health law and ethics, self-awareness and self-care. 119 LM102 Bachelor of Science in Psychology

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at through the Central Applications Office Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established (CAO) by 1 February. Leaving Certificate (or an approved Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six Certain QQI awards are acceptable in Course Contact: subjects which must include: Two H5 fulfilling admission requirements for this (Higher level) grades and Four O6 programme. Go to www.ul.ie/admissions Dr. Laura McAvinue (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher for more information and a full list of Tel: 00 353 61 213073 Level) grades. Subjects must include modules. Email: [email protected] Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English. † Indicates that students admitted to the programme are required to undergo a Admissions: Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Garda Vetting process. Mathematics also satisfies the minimum *Indicates that not all applicants who Tel: 00 353 61 202015 entry requirements. Foundation Maths is scored these points were offered places. Email: [email protected] not reckonable for scoring purposes. www.ul.ie/admissions Applicants are required to undertake the Applications are especially welcome Mature Students Admissions Pathway from mature students, that is those over (MSAP) test. There is one sitting of the the age of 23 on 1 January of the year test annually. Further details, including of entry. Mature applicants must apply test date and test centres, are available from msap-ie.acer.edu.au

Learn to understand About you By defining and investigating these If you are the type of person who is and other questions, psychologists aim people and make a interested in investigating the reasons to provide practical solutions to the difference to their lives. behind why people feel, think and many personal and social challenges behave the way they do, and in making that people face in their everyday lives. a difference to people’s lives, then By the end of this course, you will have you will find this course engaging and the knowledge and skills essential stimulating. for a career in Psychology. This is an accredited course so you will be eligible LM102 Online Why study Psychology at UL? to register with the Psychological Society of Ireland when you graduate. Course Description Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. Over the past century, What you will study Psychologists have examined the fascinating variety of human thought and This four year honours degree in activity and now a degree in Psychology Psychology provides a broad introduction opens up many opportunities to use this to the discipline, followed by in-depth knowledge to address important social coverage of the core areas of study issues and improve the quality of people’s required for accreditation, as well as lives. allowing you to specialise in advanced areas in your final year of study. You will Want to know more? Go to: Psychology spans virtually all aspects of cover areas such as social, developmental, www.ul.ie/courses/LM102- human life and allows us seek answers to biological and cognitive psychology as well Psychology.php questions such as: as personality and individual differences and research methods and statistics. You • What effects do different drugs have will also have an opportunity to undertake on behaviour? study abroad as well as work in an area • How do children develop a sense of self relevant to psychology during your degree. KEY FACT and relationships with others? • What effect does our mood have on our You will actively engage in laboratory This four year honours degree ability to remember information? classes and group research exercises • How can we understand mental throughout the course, culminating in in Psychology is accredited disorders and help people cope with your own final year research project. Our by the Psychological Society their illnesses? aim is to instil in our students a curiosity of Ireland. It provides a broad • When and why do people and animals and appreciation of the many different introduction to the discipline, help others in need? aspects of the discipline and provide you followed by in-depth coverage • What are the roots of prejudice and with the critical thinking and practical discrimination and what can be done research skills to study the world from a of the core areas of study. to resolve intergroup conflict? psychological perspective.

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Career Opportunities “Psychologists aim to provide Careers open to you with a degree in Psychology include: practical solutions • Clinical Psychology • Occupational Psychology to the many • Sports Psychology • Educational Psychology personal and • Counselling Psychology social challenges • Psychological Research that people face Psychology graduates go into a STUDENT PROFILE range of careers on graduation. in their everyday Many become professional Elayne Ahern psychologists having careers in lives. clinical, educational or occupational I was interested in the BSc. psychology. Psychology course because of the choice of electives offered to study Psychology graduates also pursue in the first year. This allows you to careers in research in universities, explore how psychology can be the public service and voluntary applied to other disciplines such sector. Others use their psychology as sociology, biology, and criminal degree as a graduate basis for justice. careers in other areas such as personnel, marketing, education and Psychology can also be easily applied computing. to our own everyday experiences which make it so interesting to study. What I enjoy most is how I can walk away after a lecture and have a changed outlook on the world, or how people behave and interact. Follow-On Study

I spent my Erasmus study abroad Related postgraduate courses at UL semester at the University of include: Groningen in The Netherlands. • Clinical Psychology Academically, Erasmus opens so • MSc Speech and Language many doors to you to explore your Therapy chosen field from all possible angles. • MSc Occupational Therapy I am studying courses like clinical • MSc Psychological Science psychology and neuropsychology • MA Psychology which look to identify, diagnose, and treat mental disorders such as dyslexia or ADHD. The cultural value of Erasmus is something that you will forever remember- the people, the sights, the travelling - you will never be short of a story to tell (or a place to stay in any continent!)

Going to university is an academic milestone but also a new social experience, and there is much life outside the lecture hall with countless clubs and societies to get involved in. As Ireland’s leading university for international exchange, UL also has an excellent Co-op work placement programme and the highest graduate employment rate in the country.

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at the Applicants must also have a full, clean B Refer to course web page† time of enrolment the established Leaving and C1 driving license or a licence of an Certificate (or an approved equivalent) equivalent standard from another country. Course Length: 4 Years with a minimum of six subjects which must Course Contact: include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Mature Students who wish to be considered Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four for a place on the grounds of mature years Mark Dixon H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must must satisfy their suitability by means of an Tel: 00 353 61 234905 include Mathematics, Irish or another assessment test and subsequent interview Email: [email protected] language, and English. (ranked). Mature applicants should be 23 years old on or before January 1st of the In addition applicants must hold an O6/H7 year of enrolment. Mature applicants must Admissions: grade in one of the following Laboratory apply through the Central Applications Science subjects: Biology; Physics, Office (CAO) by the 1st February. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Chemistry; Physics and Chemistry; or Email: [email protected] Agricultural Science. † Indicates that students admitted to the www.ul.ie/admissions programme are required to undergo Garda Vetting and Occupational Health process.

About you the tutor to work through the week’s case. The tutor acts as teacher and facilitator, LM103 Online If you are the type of person who can guiding the group through the sequence demonstrate accurate decision and of steps which have been devised to help evaluation skills to provide the best students learn from the clinical cases. Want to know more? Go to: patient care possible, then this course Each step and new development in the www.ul.ie/gems/para will be interesting to you. Key personal case (such as results of investigations attributes include an ability to work under or details of drugs prescribed) is only pressure, calm and caring demeanour given out after the group has finished with flare for initiative and innovation. discussing the previous step.

Why study Paramedic Studies Off-Campus Programme KEY FACT at UL? In Year 1, Semester 2 with core knowledge Paramedic Studies will equip As the only university in Ireland to and skills acquired, students are required you to deal with the full currently offer Paramedic Studies to attend a wide range of clinical spectrum of emergencies, at undergraduate degree level, our placements. Allied health placements as illness and health issues, innovative campus with state-of-the-art well as emergency and non-emergency high fidelity simulation, offers unequalled ambulance deployments form the basis making you a career-ready opportunities for the developing for your undergraduate experience; graduate. paramedic student. these include: Coronary Care, Emergency Department, Operating Theatres, What will you study Paediatrics, Maternity, Fire and Rescue, Learning Disabilities, Care of the Elderly The curriculum has 4 main domains: Person. Knowledge of Health and Illness, Clinical and Anatomical Skills, Professional Skills, To maximise potential exposure, and Pre-Hospital Research. You will be compulsory emergency ambulance taught via Problem Based Learning (PBL). placements for Year 2 are based in the The ‘problems’ are highly structured United Kingdom. High call volumes, hypothetical clinical cases, each of diverse population and an established which takes a week to work through. university based educational system Each semester, students are divided into ensure students can maximise patient groups of seven or eight, each with its exposure in a sophisticated peer-led own tutor in a tutorial room, with PC, state environment. of the art AV equipment and walls lined with whiteboards. The group meets with

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Career Opportunities

As a graduate of Paramedic Studies, you will be ready for employment within state and private emergency medical services.

Follow-On Study

Related postgraduate courses in UL include: • MSc Emergency and Acute Interdisciplinary care.

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at for a place on the grounds of mature Refer to course web page*† the time of enrolment the established years must satisfy An Bord Altranais agus Leaving Certificate (or an approved Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann as to their Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six suitability by means of an assessment Course Contact: subjects which must include: Two H5 test. Mature applicants should be 23 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 years old on or before January 1st of the Maria Bailey (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher year of enrolment. Mature applicants Tel: 00 353 61 233687 Level) grades. Subjects must include must apply through the Central Email: [email protected] Mathematics, Irish or another language, Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February. and English. In addition to the CAO application, Admissions: In addition applicants must hold an applicants must also register and apply O6/H7 grade in one of the following through the PAS website www.publicjobs. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Laboratory Science subjects: Biology; ie This is required as PAS undertakes Email: [email protected] Physics, Chemistry; Physics and the written assessment on behalf of the www.ul.ie/admissions Chemistry; or Agricultural Science. NCC. Mature applicants may also be Enquiries about the methods of considered on the basis of educational evaluation of results of examinations and qualifications. Such applicants should qualifications other than the Republic of also consult the booklet: Nursing and Ireland Leaving Certificate Examination Midwifery A Career for You, published should be addressed to the Admissions by the Nursing Careers Centre, An Bord Office of UL. Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Tel +353 (0)1 6398500 Website Certain QQI awards are acceptable in www.nursingcareers.ie fulfilling admission requirements for this programme. Go to www.ul.ie/admissions * Indicates that not all applicants who for more information and a full list of scored these points were offered places. modules. † Indicates that students admitted to the Mature Students: programme are required to undergo a Applicants who wish to be considered Garda Vetting process.

About you students will be able to present for This course is full time 4 year programme registration with An Bord Altranais accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Are you interested in working within agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann and Board of Ireland and includes practice a team? Are you interested in helping practise as a Registered General Nurse placements throughout the Mid West people? Are you a good listener and have (R.G.N.). region. As this course leads to an qualities such as kindness and respect The Department of Nursing and academic and professional qualification, for vulnerable people? Are you willing to Midwifery has received approval from An students will need to put time and effort learn, practice and become competent in Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na into study. giving skilled nursing care? If so, general hÉireann for the programme. This course nursing may be the career for you. supports your development and will give The University offers a number of Access you the knowledge and skills to become a places on all university courses for socio- Why study General Nursing registered general nurse. economically disadvantaged students. at UL? Financial documentation in support of What you will study each application is required. Potential General nursing is a broad area of applicants should make advance contact practice and involves caring for people The Programme is offered full time over with the Access Office, telephone with acute and long term illness in four years. The curriculum encompasses 061 213104. hospital and community settings. Nurses the development of theory and practice educate and help patients to regain simultaneously, with the programme Nursing is a demanding profession both independence and cope with changing structured as follows: physically and emotionally. Successful health needs. • 63 weeks Theory (minimum) applicants must be of good health and • 45 weeks un-rostered Clinical have the ability to achieve the required The B.Sc. Nursing (General) is a full- Placement competencies of a nurse. Offers of places time four year degree offered by the • 36 weeks Internship on the nursing programmes are subject Department of Nursing and Midwifery, During the course you will study nursing, to satisfactory completion of a garda University of Limerick in conjunction with caring, communication, health and clearance, a health declaration/medical the Health Service Executive UL Hospitals wellbeing. Biological and social sciences, assessment and vaccination programme. (Limerick, Clare and Tipperary North). On psychology, law, management and ethics successful completion of the programme are also studied.

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KEY FACT Follow-On Study This programme provides you with the knowledge and Graduates from this programme can pursue further study in nursing experience to contribute and healthcare. UL has a variety effectively in community and of Postgraduate, Masters and PhD health care services. programmes in the department of Nursing and Midwifery. Go to www.nm.ul.ie to find out more.

STUDENT PROFILE Laura Griffin

Living in Limerick, UL is a campus I have grown up around and loved throughout my childhood. The nursing course is also highly attractive here as we have the new Health Sciences building and our placement scheme is second to none as we are surrounded by the UL Hospitals group. Nursing itself is something I became interested in because of its focus on people. I also love that there is always more to learn. I have Enjoying UL’s Nursing found the modules on anatomy and Midwifery Open Day and genetics really interesting as biology was a favorite subject of mine in secondary school. I have also been awarded the Downer Nursing Scholarship which is a huge honour.

The high level of active learning LM150 Online Career through placement is another Opportunities element of the course that The Student Experience grabbed my attention since, for me, actually doing something is As our health services are constantly the best way to learn. During my developing, nurses play a major role first semester I went on a 4-week in developing and enhancing care nursing placement to the University to patients in acute and community Hospital Limerick. I had the chance settings. This programme provides to put into practice everything I had graduates with the knowledge and learned thus far in my studies. experience to contribute effectively in community and health care services. By the end of my time there, skills Upon registration with An Bord like taking a patient’s vital signs Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais Course Description became simple and routine to me na hÉireann, there are many which really made me feel like part different employment and career of the nursing team. Actually being opportunities available to you. in the hospital setting so early Nurses can work and/or specialise in on in my degree gave me great medical, surgical, care of the older confidence in the fact that nursing person, gynaecology, theatre or is definitely the career for me! I feel other such areas. Many nurses work comfortable and prepared going as community nurses and general forward in my studies knowing that practice nurses. Other career options the nursing setting is where I want include midwifery, paediatric nursing, Want to know more? Go to: to be. www.ul.ie/courses/LM150.html education or management.

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at the Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann as to their Refer to course web page*† time of enrolment the established Leaving suitability by means of an assessment Certificate (or an approved equivalent) test. Mature applicants should be 23 years Course Length: 4 Years with a minimum of six subjects which must old on or before January 1st of the year of Course Contact: include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and enrolment. Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four Therese Hennessy H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must Mature applicants must apply through Tel: 00 353 61 213365 include Mathematics, Irish or another the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 Email: [email protected] language, and English. February. In addition applicants must hold an O6/H7 In addition to the CAO application, Admissions: grade in one of the following Laboratory applicants must also register and apply Science subjects: Biology; Physics, through the PAS website www.publicjobs. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Chemistry; Physics and Chemistry; or ie This is required as PAS undertakes the Email: [email protected] Agricultural Science. written assessment on behalf of the NCC. www.ul.ie/admissions Mature applicants may also be considered Enquiries about the methods of evaluation on the basis of educational qualifications. of results of examinations and qualifications Such applicants should also consult other than the Republic of Ireland Leaving the booklet: Nursing and Midwifery A Certificate Examination should be Career for You, published by the Nursing addressed to the Admissions Office. Careers Centre, An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Tel +353 (0)1 Certain QQI awards are acceptable in 6398500 www.nursingcareers.ie fulfilling admission requirements for this programme. Go to www.ul.ie/admissions for *Indicates that not all applicants who more information and a full list of modules. scored these points were offered places.

Mature Students: † Indicates that students admitted to the Applicants who wish to be considered programme are required to undergo a for a place on the grounds of mature Garda Vetting process. years must satisfy An Bord Altranais agus

About you na hÉireann and practise as a Ireland. The curriculum encompasses Registered Psychiatric Nurse (R.P.N.). the development of theory and Are you interested in working with The Department of Nursing and practice simultaneously, with the people who are experiencing mental Midwifery has received approval from programme structured as follows: health problems and helping them An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais • 63 weeks Theory (minimum) towards recovery? Are you interested na hÉireann for the programme. • 45 weeks unrostered Clinical Placement in caring for people? Do you have • 36 weeks Internship good communication skills and enjoy The course is designed to equip you working as part of a team? Are you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes The University offers a number of willing to learn, practise and take required to become an analytical access places on all University courses on the responsibilities of providing and reflective practitioner; one who is for socio-economically disadvantaged skilled mental health nursing care? If able to provide a holistic and caring students. Financial documentation so, then this course might suit you. approach to people experiencing mental in support of each application is health problems. It will enhance your required. Potential applicants should Why study Mental Health knowledge and understanding of the make advance contact with the Nursing at UL? physical, emotional, cognitive, social and Access Office; Telephone 061 213104. spiritual needs of persons with mental The B.Sc. Nursing (Mental Health) is a health problems. This knowledge will Nursing is a demanding profession both full-time four year degree programme be acquired through the study and physically and emotionally. Successful offered by the Department of Nursing practice of nursing, biological sciences, applicants must be of good physical and Midwifery, University of Limerick, social sciences and related disciplines. and mental health and have the ability in conjunction with the Mental Health to achieve the required competencies Service Executive UL Hospitals (Limerick, What you will study of a nurse. Offers of places on the Clare, Tipperary North). On successful nursing programmes are subject to completion of the programme, you will The programme is offered full time satisfactory completion of a garda be able to present for registration with over four years and is accredited by clearance, a health declaration/medical An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais the Nursing and Midwifery Board of assessment and vaccination programme.

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STUDENT PROFILE Sarah Moloney

I was always interested in mental health and how the brain works. With mental health, it’s different to treating broken bones or cuts and KEY FACT bruises - it can be the same illness Career with different presentations. You see Opportunities something different every day and This programme provides you’re constantly learning. you with the knowledge and The B.Sc. Nursing (Mental Health) expertise to enable people The course has a good balance programme provides graduates with mental health problems with the knowledge, skills and of both theory and practical work. develop coping skills to In years 1 and 2, there are lots of competencies to enable people with common modules between the mental health problems develop maximise their potential for disciplines, such as anatomy and coping skills to maximise their recovery. physiology and pharmacology. potential for recovery. Mental Health As you progress you concentrate Nurses practice as members of a more on your discipline specific multi-disciplinary team across a core modules, such as child and broad range of areas, for example, adolescent mental health, mood adult in-patient and community disorders and psychotic and based services, child and adolescent personality disorders. You spend services, specialist rehabilitation, a lot of the 4 years on placement liaison psychiatry, forensic mental which prepares you for the work of health, addiction services, and a registered nurse. You will get the primary care. Mental Health Nurses opportunity to work in Child and may progress their careers through Adolescent Mental Health Services advanced nursing studies, thus (CAMHS) and acute mental units. enabling them to assume roles as clinical nurse specialists and When you complete a nursing advanced nurse practitioners in course at UL, the opportunities are mental health as well as roles in LM152 Online endless. Nursing can bring you all nursing education and research. over the world and if you’re not interested in travelling you have The Student Experience so many areas you can branch into, like working with those who experience enduring mental illness, care of the elderly, community Follow-On Study work and specialist services such as drug and alcohol. What I love Graduates from this programme about my course is how much can pursue further study in nursing I’ve accomplished over the 4 and healthcare. UL has a variety years. I love that I’m going to be of Postgraduate, Masters and PhD qualified in something that I enjoy programmes in the department of doing and look forward to further Nursing and Midwifery. Course Description opportunities. Go to www.nm.ul.ie to find out more. Want to know more? Go to: www.ul.ie/courses/LM152.html

127 LM154 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Altranas (Míchumas Intleachta)

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at the years must satisfy An Bord Altranais agus Refer to course web page time of enrolment the established Leaving Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann as to their Certificate (or an approved equivalent) suitability by means of an assessment Course Length: 4 Years with a minimum of six subjects which must test. Mature applicants should be 23 years Course Contact: include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and old on or before January 1st of the year of Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four enrolment. Dr. Eileen Carey H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must Tel: 00 353 61 202422 include Mathematics, Irish or another Mature applicants must apply through Email: [email protected] language, and English. the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February. In addition applicants must hold an O6/H7 Admissions: grade in one of the following Laboratory In addition to the CAO application, Science subjects: Biology; Physics, applicants must also register and apply Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Chemistry; Physics and Chemistry; or through the PAS website www.publicjobs. Email: [email protected] Agricultural Science. ie This is required as PAS undertakes the www.ul.ie/admissions written assessment on behalf of the NCC. Enquiries about the methods of Mature applicants may also be considered evaluation of results of examinations and on the basis of educational qualifications. qualifications other than the Republic of Such applicants should also consult Ireland Leaving Certificate Examination the booklet: Nursing and Midwifery A should be addressed to the Admissions Career for You, published by the Nursing Office of UL. Careers Centre, An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Tel +353 (0)1 Certain QQI awards are acceptable in 6398500 www.nursingcareers.ie fulfilling admission requirements for this programme - go to www.ul.ie/admissions *Indicates that not all applicants who for a full list of modules. scored these points were offered places. †Indicates that students admitted to the Mature Students: programme are required to undergo a Applicants who wish to be considered Garda Vetting process. for a place on the grounds of mature

About you received approval from An Bord Altranais the Nursing and Midwifery Board of agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann for Ireland. The curriculum encompasses If you are a person who enjoys working the programme. the development of theory and practice with people, are creative and have good simultaneously, with the programme communication skills, interested in social The BSc. Nursing (Intellectual Disability) structured as follows: justice and human rights, and enjoy is based on a philosophy of inclusion, • 63 weeks Theory (minimum) challenging work experiences, then this empowerment and valuing people. This • 45 weeks un-rostered Clinical programme might be for you. programme is designed to equip you Placement with the knowledge, skills and attitudes • 36 weeks Internship Why study Intellectual Disability required to become an analytical and Nursing at UL? reflective practitioner; one who is able to The University offers a number of Access provide a holistic and caring approach places on all university courses for socio- The BSc. Nursing (Intellectual Disability) is to persons with an intellectual disability. economically disadvantaged students. a full-time four year degree programme This programme will enable you to Financial documentation in support of offered by the Department of Nursing integrate humanistic, scientific and each application is required. Potential & Midwifery, University of Limerick research based principles enhancing applicants should make advance contact in conjunction with the Daughter of your knowledge and understanding of with the Access Office, telephone Charity Services. A wide range of the physical, emotional, cognitive, social 061 213104. clinical experiences are incorporated and spiritual needs of persons with throughout the four years including early intellectual disabilities. This knowledge Nursing is a demanding profession both intervention, residential settings and will be acquired through the study and physically and emotionally. Successful community. On successful completion practice of nursing, biological sciences, applicants must be of good health and of the programme, you will be able to social sciences and related disciplines. have the ability to achieve the required present for registration with An Bord competencies of a nurse. Offers of places Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na What you will study on the nursing programmes are subject hÉireann and practice as a Registered to satisfactory completion of a garda Nurse Intellectual Disability (R.N.I.D.). The The programme is offered full time clearance, a health declaration/medical Department of Nursing and Midwifery over four years and is accredited by assessment and vaccination programme.

128 LM154 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Altranas (Míchumas Intleachta)

STUDENT PROFILE Thomas Dawson

This course interested me because there’s a good mix between theory/ college work and practical work in the clinical labs, and in the amount of placement time spent working in residential and community settings. Placements were a huge benefit Conferences, posters and publications! to me as everything you learn in lectures and from textbooks make more sense when you see it and do it for real. Career LM154 Online

The course is very enjoyable Opportunities and you’ll meet new friends and The Student Experience colleagues out in the work place. As services for people with an I enjoyed working with people intellectual disability have evolved with an intellectual disability and greatly in the past few years, greater making a difference in their lives, no emphasis is placed on integration matter how small. This course at UL in schools, work and community equipped me with the knowledge and the R.N.I.D. is at the forefront and skills to do that. in promoting and advocating for this integration. This programme provides graduates with the knowledge and experience to Course Description contribute effectively in community and health care services. The government recognise the need for more services for people with intellectual disability and at present there is a shortfall in nurses qualifying in this area. Nursing is a “ Want to know more? Go to: demanding www.ul.ie/courses/LM154.html profession both Follow-On Study physically and Graduates from this programme KEY FACT emotionally. can pursue further study in nursing and healthcare. UL has a variety This programme provides of Postgraduate, Masters and PhD programmes in the department of you with the knowledge and Nursing and Midwifery. Go to www. experience to contribute nm.ul.ie to find out more. effectively in community and health care services.

129 LM156 Bachelor of Science in Midwifery

NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Chnáimhseachas

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at the Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann as to their Refer to course web page time of enrolment the established Leaving suitability by means of an assessment Certificate (or an approved equivalent) test. Mature applicants should be 23 years Course Length: 4 Years with a minimum of six subjects which must old on or before January 1st of the year of Course Contact: include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and enrolment. Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 Mature applicants must apply through Sylvia Murphy Tighe (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 Tel: 00 353 61 234356 Mathematics, Irish or another language, and February. Email: [email protected] English. In addition to the CAO application, In addition applicants must hold an O6/ applicants must also register and apply Admissions: H7 grade in one of the following Laboratory through the PAS website www.publicjobs. Science subjects: Biology; Physics, ie This is required as PAS undertakes the Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Chemistry; Physics and Chemistry; or written assessment on behalf of the NCC. Email: [email protected] Agricultural Science. Mature applicants may also be considered www.ul.ie/admissions on the basis of educational qualifications. Enquiries about the methods of evaluation Such applicants should also consult of results of examinations and qualifications the booklet: Nursing and Midwifery A other than the Republic of Ireland Leaving Career for You, published by the Nursing Certificate Examination should be Careers Centre, An Bord Altranais agus addressed to the Admissions Office at UL. Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Tel +353 (0)1 See below for additional entry requirements. 6398500 www.nursingcareers.ie Offers of places on the midwifery Certain QQI awards are acceptable in programmes are subject to the satisfactory fulfilling admission requirements for this completion of a health declaration/medical programme - go to www.ul.ie/admissions for assessment and vaccination programme. a full list of modules. † Indicates that students admitted to the Mature Students: programme are required to undergo a Applicants who wish to be considered Garda Vetting process. for a place on the grounds of mature *Indicates that not all applicants who years must satisfy An Bord Altranais agus scored these points were offered places.

About you economic, cultural, educational, physical time in UL, and midwifery practice, as and psychological needs of women. follows: Are you interested in providing a vital, This course is full-time with practice • 63 weeks Theory (minimum) caring service to women and the placements currently in the University • 45 weeks unrostered Clinical community during the life-changing of Limerick Hospital Group, and in the Placement event of childbirth? Have you got good maternity services of University Hospital • 36 weeks Internship observation and communication skills? Waterford, South Tipperary General The University offers a number of access Do you like applying your learning Hospital Clonmel and St Luke’s Hospital places on all University courses for socio- in practice? Are you willing to learn, Kilkenny. You will learn about midwifery economically disadvantaged students. practise and take on the responsibilities based on a wellness model of women- Financial documentation in support of in providing skilled midwifery care? If so, centred care. The course will give you the each application is required. Potential then this course might suit you. knowledge and skills of normal midwifery applicants should make advance contact care. It includes the study of physiology, with the UL Access Office - telephone 061 Why study Midwifery at UL? sociology, research, management, law 213104. and ethics. A midwife recognises and The BSc Midwifery course will prepare initiates action when deviations from Midwifery is a demanding profession you to become a competent midwife normal occur. As this course leads to both physically and emotionally. who is sensitive to the needs of pregnant academic and professional qualifications, Successful applicants must be of good women and their families. The course students will need to put time and effort health and have the ability to achieve leads to registration as a midwife (R.M.) into study. the required competencies of a midwife. The word ‘midwife’ means being with Offers of places on the midwifery women. A midwife gives care and support What you will study programmes are subject to satisfactory to women and their families during completion of a garda clearance, health pregnancy, labour and birth, and to This is a four year programme accredited declaration/medical assessment and new mothers and their babies. Today’s by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of vaccination programme. To find out more, midwife is responsive to the socio- Ireland, with a balance between student go to www.nm.ul.ie

130 LM156 Bachelor of Science in Midwifery

NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Chnáimhseachas

GRADUATE PROFILE Sandra Healy Getting hands-on experience at UL’s A day in the life of….. a hospital Nursing and Midwifery Open Day midwife

The maternity unit in which I work is a 30-bed antenatal/postnatal unit with 3 labour wards and an admission area. My day will involve KEY FACT providing essential midwifery care LM156 Online to women and their babies but Midwives are responsible, also dealing with any emergencies The Student Experience that may arise. Health promotion & accountable professionals health education regarding baby- who work in partnership with care, infant feeding, diet, family women and their families, planning etc. also forms part of my providing care during care for women on a daily basis. pregnancy, birth and the Working in the labour ward involves caring, supporting & assessing the postnatal period. Midwives well-being of both mother and baby are the lead professionals in throughout the birth. As a student normal birth and a valued midwife, you will participate in care, member of the health care Course Description under supervision, from your very team. first clinical placement. By the end of my first semester at UL, I was on a placement in the maternity labour ward where on the first day I witnessed a woman giving birth. With the help of my supervising midwife, I also supported another woman to give birth. Career UL was my first choice to pursue Opportunities a degree in midwifery. The variety Want to know more? Go to: of facilities at UL also appealed www.ul.ie/courses/LM156.html to me with a new, modern Health Midwifery is a rewarding career and Sciences Building incorporating the programme will provide you with state-of-the-art laboratories and the knowledge and experience to equipment. contribute effectively to maternity For me, being a midwife is primarily services. Follow-On Study about developing relationships with pregnant women and their families A midwife can practice in a wide at every stage of their contact with variety of settings; the home, the Graduates from this programme the maternity services. If you like community and hospitals in Ireland can pursue further study in nursing working and interacting with people or abroad. Career pathways for the and healthcare. UL has a variety in a dynamic environment then midwife may include clinical, clinical of Postgraduate, Masters and PhD this is definitely a career for you - it specialist’s roles, management programmes in the department of will bring you a wonderful sense of or education. Nursing and Midwifery. Go to www. fulfilment and achievement. nm.ul.ie to find out more.

131 Leaving Cert Biology Students in the laboratories of the Department of Life Sciences at UL. These practical sessions offer students the opportunity to come to UL and use our lab facilities to conduct some experiments from their Biology curriculum at school.

Nursing and Midwifery Summer Camp

In June of each year, the Department of Nursing & Midwifery host a Summer Camp which is open to post-junior cert students interested in pursuing a career in nursing or midwifery. Now in its sixth year, the camp involves interactive and fun sessions in the state-of-the-art clinical skills laboratories, introducing students to the different disciplines of Nursing (General, Mental Health and Intellectual Disability) and Midwifery. Sign up to the next camp and find out if nursing or midwifery might be the career for you! www.ul.ie/nm

Medical School students at UL hosted a Teddy Bear Hospital, along with hundreds of children and their teddy bears. This event aims to alleviate childhood anxiety about the medical environment, medical procedures, and the professionals who work within the area. The child’s teddy plays the role of “patient” for the day, so that they get to experience a hospital without actually being a patient themselves.

132 Faculty of Irish World Academy of Music and Dance Dámh Chruinne Éireann Rince agus Ceol

The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance is a centre of academic and performance excellence, housed at the University of Limerick. It offers a suite of courses in music, dance and related subject areas.

The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance resides on the North Bank, lying at the foot of the Living Bridge which links both sides of the campus. The Academy houses theatres and dance studios, where musicians, dancers, composers, singers, conductors and choreographers explore together.

133 LM026 Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts Irish Traditional Music / Irish Traditional Dance / Contemporary Dance / Voice / World Music NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir sna hEalaíona Taibhithe

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at the In addition, applicants must pass an Refer to course web page time of enrolment the established Leaving interview/audition. Certificate (or an approved equivalent) Course Length: 4 years with a minimum of six subjects which We welcome applications from mature Course Contact: must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades students. Mature applicants must apply Dr. Niall Keegan and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or through the Central Applications Office four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects (CAO) by 1 February. Tel: 00 353 61 202465 must include Mathematics, Irish or Email: [email protected] another language, and English. Certain QQI awards are acceptable in fulfilling admission requirements for this Note: Grade F6 in Foundation programme. Go to www.ul.ie/admissions Admissions: Mathematics also satisfies the minimum for more information and a full list of Tel: 00 353 61 202015 entry requirements. Foundation Maths is modules. not reckonable for scoring purposes. Email: [email protected] www.ul.ie/admissions

About you develop your scholarly knowledge and that will reflect your main performance If you are a musician, singer and/or dancer enquiry around your own disciplines. interest. and wish to develop your performance However, and very importantly, you will • Irish traditional music - students will skills and knowledge of your practice be introduced to other performance undertake additional specialist modules as well as widen both to include other practices and scholarly traditions in order in Irish Music and dance studies and forms of musical and artistic expression, to gain new insights into the worlds of ethnomusicology this is the course for you. Applicants music and dance, enhancing your creative • Irish traditional dance - students will will be proficient performers but do not potential. You will also study a number of undertake additional specialist modules necessarily have to have a formal music vocationally focused modules aimed at in Irish Music and dance studies, dance and dance educational background allowing you to translate your artistic and studies, experiential anatomy and (ie. Leaving Certificate Music or grade scholarly creativity into a fulfilling career. movement analysis, dance pedagogy examinations such as those from the As a student, you will be based at the • Contemporary Dance - students will Associated Board, Royal Irish Academy, world-class facilities of the Irish World undertake additional specialist modules Royal Academy of Dance, Imperial Society Academy building, equipped to the highest in dance studies, experiential anatomy of Teachers of Dance etc.). Applicants will standards with cutting edge performance and movement analysis, dance pedagogy have a performance background in one and rehearsal spaces and technological • Voice - students will undertake additional or more of the following streams of the infrastructure. The co-operative education specialist modules in Vocal pedagogy programme; period allows you to construct your own and Voice studies • Traditional Irish music work-experience, giving you invaluable • World Music - students will undertake • Traditional Irish dance experience of the opportunities open to additional specialist modules in Global • Contemporary dance you when you graduate. Pop Music, ethnomusicology • Voice • World Music The programme prepares you for From second year, core modules will many different career paths including be undertaken by all students in areas For the world music stream of the professional performance; further like music and dance education, programme applicants will have an study; work in cultural institutions; ethnomusicology and ethnochoreology, interest in developing their skills and media related posts; archival work; professional skills, research and arts and knowledge of world music practices. performance production; portfolio careers health. You will explore areas related to your Applicants will be required to show combining the preceding and others in genre of performance such as music theory, proficiency in relevant performance entrepreneurial ways. keyboard skills, vocal technique, yoga, practices or in the case of the World Music pilates, ballet technique, contemporary stream, any music practice at audition. What you will study dance technique, movement awareness, traditional dance technique, etc. You will Why study Performing Arts at UL? In the first year, you will focus and develop also be required to engage performance your own performance practice and practices outside of your own main This programme will allow you to develop be introduced to the critical academic performance interest. You will also have the your performance skills in one of five in engagement with classical, popular, opportunity to study modules as electives areas (traditional Irish music, traditional traditional and world music and dance taken from a broad of range of options in Irish dance, contemporary dance, voice through a performative lens. languages, history, sociology, performance and world music). You will also be able to From second year, you will follow a stream practice, choreography, composition etc.

134 LM026 Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts Irish Traditional Music / Irish Traditional Dance / Contemporary Dance / Voice / World Music NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir sna hEalaíona Taibhithe

Frequently Asked Questions Career Opportunities Q: Can a complete beginner do this Q: Will I get the chance to study abroad? course? A: Yes. Each student is given the option A: You need to have experience in per- of studying at a number of institutions • Professional Performance forming before embarking on this course. around the world for Semester 6, i.e. the • Further Study (MA, PhD) 2nd Semester of 3rd Year. • Music/Dance Therapy Q: Do I have to be able to perform in all of • Community Music/Dance the genres represented in the course? Q: Is this solely a performance • Music/Dance teacher A: No. In the case of Irish Traditional programme? • Arts administration Music, Irish Traditional Dance, A: No, you will also engage in academic • Performance management and Contemporary Dance and Voice, you classes. Performance and academic promotion need to show proficiency in one area. studies are equally important. This gives • Music Technology, e.g. recording In the case of World Music, you will be you more career opportunities upon studio producer/technician required to show proficiency in any genre completing the course. • Media (TV, Radio etc.) of music. An open mind and a willingness • Work in cultural institutions and to engage with other genres and Q: What does the audition consist of? archives disciplines is also a requirement. A: Auditions normally take place at the beginning of April or in mid-July for Q: Do musicians, singers and dancers late applicants and ‘change-of-mind’ follow the same course? applications although the Academy is A: The first year of the programme is flexible if applicants have difficulty with shared by all musicians, singers and these dates. In auditions students should dancers and you will specialise in your show a good standard of performance own performance genre. At the beginning in one of the five pathways opened to Follow-On Study of the second year, students will be students in the programme. Students divided into their specialist area, in one of who wish to follow the World Music • Master of Arts Irish Traditional the following streams; pathway can perform in any music Dance Performance • Irish Traditional Music or dance genre and not necessarily • Master of Arts Irish Traditional • Irish Traditional Dance one associated with the term ‘World Music Performance • Contemporary Dance Music’. The audition itself takes the • Master of Arts Contemporary • Voice form of a solo performance of no more Dance Performance • World Music than 10 minutes duration, a 10 minute • Master of Arts Irish Music Studies interview and then some element usually • Master of Arts Irish Dance Studies Q: What teachers will I have? specific to the performance pathway the • Master of Arts Ethnochoreology A: Each student receives weekly classes student intends to follow. For example: • Master of Arts Ethnomusicology from highly accomplished vocalists, dancers will meet a physiotherapist in • Master of Arts Ritual Chant and musicians and dancers with extensive order to assess their physical suitability Song teaching and performance experience to the dance pathways; students for • Master of Arts Community Music for their main performance area. the vocal pathway will have a short • Master of Arts Music Therapy Master classes are also provided by choral workshop with other applicants • Master of Arts Festive Arts visiting professional vocalists, musicians where they will work on a single piece • Master of Arts Classical String and dancers throughout each semester. of repertoire; traditional musicians may Performance in association with be given a short oral test where they the Irish Chamber Orchestra Q: Will I get the chance to do work comment on recorded pieces of music • Master of Education Music experience in an area that I am played to them by faculty. Students who • Professional Master of Education interested in? intend to follow the world music stream Music A: Yes, each student has the opportunity will also have a short oral test. Further • PhD Arts Practice to gain work experience in their area of information can be found at • PhD Research interest in Semester 5 during their Co- www.irishworldacademy.ie. To find out more, go to operative Education placement, i.e. the www.IrishWorldAcademy.ie 1st semester of 3rd Year.

135 The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick 136 Faculty of Kemmy Business School Scoil Ghnó Kemmy

Choosing a business school for your undergraduate studies can be both a life-defining and career-defining decision. The Kemmy Business School’s honours degree programmes are uniquely designed to enhance your career prospects while nurturing your social and intellectual talents.

The KBS is one of Ireland’s leading business schools with a reputation for quality and employability of graduates.

137 LM050 Bachelor of Business Studies NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Céim Bhaitsiléara i Staidéar Gnó

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at Students wishing to take a language Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established option must have a H4 in that language, Course Length: 4 Years Leaving Certificate (or an approved with the exception of Japanese where a equivalent) with a minimum of six H4 in a language other than English is Course Contact: subjects which must include: required. Michelle Cunningham Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Undergraduate Administrator Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four Certain QQI awards are acceptable in H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must fulfilling admission requirements for this Tel: 00 353 61 202627 include Mathematics, Irish or another programme. Go to www.ul.ie/admissions E: [email protected] language, and English. for a full list of modules.

Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold at least We welcome applications from mature Tel: 00 353 61 202015 an O4/H7 grade in Mathematics. students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office Email: [email protected] (CAO) by 1 February. www.ul.ie/admissions

About you A choice of five “major” options is available, of which you will choose one; If you are interested in gaining expertise The BBS suite in a specific business discipline, the (1) Accounting and Finance of programmes BBS (Hons) degree offers you a broad The Accounting and Finance major option choice of options which will enhance your consists of four main areas: financial includes: employability on graduation. accounting and auditing, management accounting, finance and taxation. You 1. Bachelor of Business Studies Why study Business Studies will learn about the theory and practice This option does not include the at UL? of current accounting standards and study of a language their implications for financial reporting, Upon entry, students who meet The Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) along with practical skills in advanced additional language requirements programme will provide you with a broad accounts preparation, financial statement could elect to study one of the BBS business education. You will study the analysis, decision making, investment with Modern Language programmes. core business principles of accounting, analysis, performance measurement, They are; economics, risk management and costing and cost management systems, insurance, human resource management portfolio selection, personal and corporate and marketing - specialising in one area taxation. Graduates of this major option 2. Bachelor of Business Studies with as your “major” in the second semester pursue accountancy and/or taxation French Students taking BBS with French will of Year 2. Theory will be brought to life careers in professional practice or study the French language stream through work on practical business industry. throughout the four years of the projects in addition to an eight month programme, along with their regular work placement in industry. All of the main accountancy accrediting Business subjects. bodies in Ireland may give some What you will study exemptions to UL students who hold an Honours BBS Degree. For further 3. Bachelor of Business Studies with A blend of core business disciplines and information please visit: www.ul.ie/ German Students taking BBS with German will management functions is integrated business/departments/accounting_ study the German language stream into the innovative design of the BBS, finance/accounting-exemptions. throughout the four years of the allowing insights to be reached early programme, along with their regular in the programme. The programme (2) Economics and Finance Business subjects. provides a strong foundation in The modules contained in the Economics Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human and Finance major option follow a logical Resource Management, Management, and progressive sequence that emphasise 4. Bachelor of Business Studies with Marketing, Risk Management & Insurance, three inter-related components: a strong Japanese Students taking BBS with Japanese Applied Statistics and Applied Business monetary and financial component will study the Japanese language Mathematics which run throughout the Corporate Finance, Applied Economic stream throughout the four years first three semesters. You will choose your Analysis, and Monetary Economics; an of the programme, along with their major option in the second semester of international dimension International regular Business subjects. year 2. This consists of 2 modules per Economics, Economics of Integration; semester from second through to fourth and an applied dimension Managerial year, with an intervening cooperative Economics, Industrial Economics education placement. and Public Finance. Extensive use of

138 LM050 Bachelor of Business Studies NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Céim Bhaitsiléara i Staidéar Gnó

quantitative techniques and an emphasis (5) Risk Management and Insurance on the importance of analytical thinking The Risk Management and Insurance instills transferable skills in Economics major option modules are designed to & Finance students that they can use explore risk management theory as well and develop in a wide range of careers. as the practice of risk management. In Accordingly, employment prospects for Insurance Law and Claims students are graduates are very good. introduced to the legal system as it relates to the operation of insurance contracts A BBS degree with Economics and and insurance claims. Many aspects of Finance as a major option provides insurance law are unique to the insurance an excellent preparation for a range system and deal effectively with issues of careers, including areas such as such as fraud. In Life Insurance, students the financial sector (e.g. economist; learn about the important role of the retail, investment, and corporate & insurance industry in assessing and treasury banking; research analyst; pricing risks such as illness and/or death. securities trader), teaching, Government Risk management functions are directly STUDENT PROFILE departments and agencies (e.g. addressed in modules such as Risk Control Department of Finance, Competition and Underwriting and Risk Analysis. An Alice Carroll and Consumer Protection Commission, understanding of how decisions are Central Statistics Office, Enterprise Ireland, made at management level is provided The BBS degree will open up your Industrial Development Authority, health in Insurance Organisations and Markets. mind to areas of the business world policy planner), Central Bank of Ireland, Graduates are well placed to take up that you might not otherwise have Economic and Social Research Institute, opportunities in the insurance industry thought you were interested in. housing market analysis, transportation, and the wider financial services sector. You will have the opportunity to try energy and telecommunications every avenue of business before industries. In year 3, you will also take a minor specializing in your chosen field option which consists of one module per (your “major”). You learn skills that (3) Marketing semester over the final two years. The you can actually apply in the real The suite of modules that comprise the following Minor Options are currently world. Marketing major has been designed to offered: explore marketing theory and practice, Coop is one of the greatest things whilst simultaneously developing a • Business Informatics UL has to offer. I completed diverse skills-set that will be immediately • Business Research Methods and Final my placement in New York for transferable to the workplace. Subjects Year Project eight months in third year with include: Consumption and Consumer • Globalisation – An Economic the international fashion house Culture, Marketing Communications, Perspective FENDI. Based in Manhattan, I was Marketing Research, Digital Marketing; • Entrepreneurship working in their PR and Marketing Marketing Intelligence; Strategic Brand • Financial Services Department and the opportunities Management; Marketing Leadership and • Law it presented me with were endless. Marketing Relationships and Networks. • Management From dressing Mila Kunis for Graduates are likely to pursue careers • Organisational Psychology the cover of Allure magazine to in product and brand management, • Sociology assisting with Cara Delevingne’s marketing research, advertising, sales and • Supply Change Management Fall/Winter campaign, the general marketing. experience was incredible. Students taking BBS with a Modern (4) Human Resource Management Language do not take a minor option; I appreciate Coop so much for A number of key practice based modules instead, they continue their language all it taught me and I realize how are integral to this major option which studies over the final two years of the much of an advantage it gives include Human Resource Practice, programme. you when applying for jobs after Employment Relations Practice and college. I recently secured a Management Consulting. Overall, To find out more and to view many other marketing position with Jameson there is a balance between theoretical student and graduate profiles, go to and I honestly believe my Coop and practical modules in this option. www.ul.ie/courses experience hugely assisted Graduates of the HRM major option in this. In today’s competitive will have acquired a comprehensive climate, a university that offers set of work-related skills in the areas KEY FACT work placement within its course of organisational behaviour analysis, structure makes all the difference. interviewing, conflict management, The programme will equip consulting and performance you with the necessary management and will be ideally placed to pursue careers in human resource competence in key business management, training and development, functions and a range of core management consultancy, employment skills so as to enable you, on relations, industrial relations, recruitment graduation, to embark on a and selection and academic research. challenging and rewarding career.

139 LM050 Bachelor of Business Studies Honours Bachelor Degree | Céim Bhaitsiléara i Staidéar Gnó

GRADUATE PROFILE Cormac Phelan

Whether it’s Marketing, Economics or Accounting, UL’s Business Studies degree offers a variety of interesting areas to study and is a perfect start for anyone with dreams of a career in business or management. UL provided me with a sound business education. My involvement in a multitude of group projects, particularly the ‘live’ marketing project in 4th year, was essential in developing time Cooperative Education Transfer Opportunities management, interpersonal and for Institute of Technology planning skills that I now use on a A distinctive and integral part of the day-to-day basis. BBS in UL is the innovative Cooperative Graduates Education Programme. This programme The University of Limerick operates a My role as Brand Advisor involves places you in employment in an streamlined transfer system for Institute the implementation, guardianship appropriate business environment for an of Technology graduates. Whether you and development of the Auckland eight-month period in 3rd year. You will expect to graduate in the current year at Council brand and identity. earn the going rate for the job while on Higher Certificate or Ordinary Bachelor’s I work alongside the council’s placement and have an opportunity to level or have already graduated and wish brand manager, graphic designers, apply your business education in a real to return to pursue a degree programme marketing advisors and advertising work environment. at the University, applications are agency to ensure the Auckland welcome. Transferees should hold at least Council brand identity is correctly The BBS programme offers you the a Merit (2nd Class honours equivalent) implemented across all marketing opportunity to study abroad as part of Grade and relevant work experience will material (e.g. signage, brochures, the EU Socrates/ERASMUS programme. be an added advantage. posters, etc.) The University has links with premier business schools and universities in a Other day-to-day duties include wide range of European countries. These booking advertising in local and exchanges are open to both language national papers, managing the and non-language students as many of council’s online brand asset our partner institutions provide courses management system (photography, in English. Study abroad is an integral logos, etc) and arranging photo part of the programme and you will shoots to support the council’s gain full credit for participation in such marketing campaigns. placements. Cormac currently works as a Brand To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/courses/ Advisor with Auckland Council in LM050 or www.ul.ie/business New Zealand. or find Kemmy Business School on Facebook.

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140 LM050 Bachelor of Business Studies Honours Bachelor Degree | Céim Bhaitsiléara i Staidéar Gnó

GRADUATE PROFILE Ciara Halliday

A Day in the Life Of…….a Business Development Executive

I always knew I wanted to travel and it was for this reason I chose Career Follow-On Study BBS with French at UL as the university provides the opportunity Opportunities Related postgraduate options at UL to both study and complete a include: work placement abroad. I spent Employment opportunities for BBS • MSc in Financial Services a semester in second year in the graduates have been excellent, • MSc in Computational Finance South of France and I did my coop as the degree provides a general • Masters of Taxation work placement in Paris in third business education as well as an • MSc in Human Resource year. They were both unforgettable opportunity to combine specialist Management experiences. options that will develop your skills • MSc in Economic Analysis in a number of key areas. Students • MSc in International Management In my job, no two days are ever the who complete the BBS may choose and Global Business same. My work involves compiling from a wide range of careers in both • LLM Masters of Laws (General) market research reports for client the public and private sectors. The companies or organising the next precise job titles will depend upon big event we are running, which your special interests and abilities can involve bringing Irish clients together with the nature of your LM050 Online to Canada for market study visits employer’s business (www.ul.ie/ or bringing Canadian buyers to careers) Ireland and introducing them to The Student Experience relevant Irish companies. Work Typical careers include; experience I gained on coop in Paris was also very useful for the • Tax Consultant event management part of my job. • Banking, Insurance and Financial I am in charge of several portfolios Services like Education, Consumer Retail, • Accountant Agri-Tech and Equine so my work • Financial Analyst can vary greatly from one day to • Stockbroker the next. • Pensions and Insurance Administrator Course Description Ciara’s tip: • Risk Analyst Ask lots of questions! Make sure • Economist to ask your teachers, guidance • Marketing Brand Manager counsellors and parents for advice • Advertising Account Manager if you are unsure as to what you • Management Consultant want to study. • HR Manager • HR Recruitment and Training Ciara is currently employed as a • Public Relations Officer Business Development Executive • Market Research Analyst with Enterprise Ireland, based in Want to know more? Go to: • Social Researcher Toronto, Canada. www.ul.ie/courses/LM050.html

141 LM056 Bachelor of Arts in International Business NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i Gnó Idirnáisiúnta

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at Students wishing to take a language Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established option must have a H4 in that language, Course Length: 4 years Leaving Certificate (or an approved with the exception of Japanese or equivalent) with a minimum of six Beginners Spanish where a H4 in a Course Contact: subjects which must include: language other than English is required. Dr Conor Carroll Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Tel 00 353 61 202984 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four We welcome applications from mature H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must students. Mature applicants must apply Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another through the Central Applications Office language, and English. (CAO) by 1 February.

Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold at least Tel: 00 353 61 202015 an O4/H7 grade in Mathematics. Email: [email protected] www.ul.ie/admissions

About you Accounting, Communications, Risk and which are fundamental to problem- If you wish to develop your knowledge Insurance. solving and decision-making in the of business while learning about the business world influence of politics, law, history and You can select modules from Politics, • The knowledge and skills to acquire sociology on business decisions, then Sociology, History, Cultural Studies and information and engage with ideas this programme might be for you. While Law. As part of your degree, you may also and concepts that emerge from other other business programmes contain an take a language option from the following business cultures international perspective, this programme suite: French; German; Spanish (beginners • An array of advanced skills needed to provides an extensive international and advanced); Japanese for beginners. conduct guided research in a range of context that will drive your understanding Throughout the programme, you may business contexts and creativity. On graduation you can choose modules that are most interesting • The capacity to effect change expect to be well-positioned for a career for your own career goals. responsibly in business, professional in business, not just in Ireland but with and academic environments. overseas organisations. An international study/work placement for a full academic year is a core part of the If you want to; programme. This international experience • Discover a distinctive undergraduate will allow you to attend university in KEY FACT experience Europe, the US, Asia or Australia. Having • Design your own degree programme the chance to push your learning in a new International study and • Study and work abroad environment is a challenging and exciting work placement for a full • Enjoy a programme that puts business part of the programme. academic year is a core part in an international framework of this programme. • Be prepared for rewarding graduate- What you will study level employment Then this programme might be for you. This four year programme combines studies of business and humanities Why study International Business subjects to provide a broad appreciation KEY FACT at UL? of the operation of contemporary business in a globalised world. You will This degree will give you The BA in International Business will select modules from business, finance, the opportunity to achieve provide you with a distinctive and economics, law, sociology and languages Dual Degrees at leading challenging undergraduate experience. in several possible combinations that international business The programme is structured around a reflect your interests, and help your broad and flexible curriculum with subject understanding of international business. schools. choices that will help you to understand You will have the option of either choosing how business decisions are undertaken a language elective stream, or business/ in a globalised world shaped by political, humanities elective stream. social and legal issues. LM056 Online By the end of this course, you will Choice and flexibility are central to the have… BA in International Business. Students can Want to know more? Go to: select from over 100 modules; Economics, www.ul.ie/courses/LM056. • The ability to apply specialised Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, html Human Resources, Management, technical, analytical and creative skills

142 LM056 Bachelor of Arts in International Business NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i Gnó Idirnáisiúnta

GRADUATE PROFILE

Donnchadh O’Sullivan International Business at UL has enabled me to specialise in marketing and management while also getting a grasp of a wide range of other business areas. Working in foreign markets was something that always appealed to me. Having spent a semester in Madrid and another 8 months in Ho Chi Minh City, this course has enabled me to apply for international roles like the Jameson International Graduate Programme. At 23, having these experiences on my CV really gives me a certain edge that most other recent graduates would not have. Studying International Business is a perfect fit for my current role with Jameson. I work on marketing campaigns which have both modest and very large budgets. My marketing knowledge is tested Career every day and managing projects Opportunities from different departments requires “UL is not only known a certain versatility that the course has enabled me with. I also hope to for its wonderful Graduates have been offered roles in travel to a Spanish speaking market leading multinational organisations with the Jameson International standard of such as Accenture, Google, Intel, Graduate Programme - having education, amazing Jameson, Deloitte, KPMG, and Kerry studied Spanish as my elective helps Group. It is expected that graduates turn such opportunities into reality. sporting facilities will be ideally suited to working in I work in recruitment so my role is an international context, employing involved in finding 15-30 Jameson and attractive their familiarity with other cultures Brand Ambassadors. We prepare and the international business a marketing campaign to attract campus; it’s also environment. the right candidates and with the assessment centres which are known for its unique to Jameson. The position also contagiously good involves working with the America’s as a Market Activation Assistant, atmosphere, the Follow-On Study with special emphasis given to the US, Canada, Brazil and Argentina. non-stop social life, Related postgraduate options at UL The US is Jameson’s largest market include: and I get to work on some incredible the daily buzz and • International Tourism projects, putting all aspects of my • International Entrepreneurship marketing training into practice. the bond you’ll make Management • Marketing, Consumer Culture & Donnchadh currently works as with the people you Society a Market Activation Executive • Economic Analysis with Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard meet here. • International Management and (Jameson) Global Business

143 Kemmy Business School awards to Junior Cert Business Students

The Kemmy Business School at UL recently hosted the regional Junior Certificate Business Studies Awards. Held in conjunction with the BSTAI (Business Studies Teachers Association of Ireland), over 250 students who received an A in Junior Certificate Higher Level Business Studies in 2016 were presented with Certificates of Achievement from the Business School. Robert Mortell, KBS, UL Graduate, GRADUATE PROFILE Senior Tax Consultant with KPMG and Ireland’s Sarah Hayes youngest person to summit Mount Everest, was guest speaker at this year’s event, which celebrates A Day in the Life Of……… a Marketing Manager the success of schools in the region. Hyundai Ireland is an Irish owned and operated company so all decisions are made centrally in the Dublin office. I’m usually in the office from 9am each day responding to emails and attending internal strategy meetings. I liaise daily with our advertising / media agencies in terms of creating and executing our national marketing campaigns. I also liaise with our web agency to ensure our national website reflects our current marketing/branding strategy. I work closely with my team to ensure that the marketing activities of our 32 Hyundai dealer outlets are managed and supported. Subject to timings of new product launches, I meet with various motoring journalists and issue all our company communications. The broad scope of the BBS course provided me with a great grounding in the many aspects of running a business. Marketing was my elected subject and permitted me to gain a broad understanding of the science of marketing. In my line of business, consumer behaviour and brand management are fundamental in terms of how I approach my role at Hyundai.

Sarah’s tip: For a successful career in the business world, you will need constant drive and ambition! It requires a certain mind-set so decide in advance if it really is for you.

Sarah is currently employed as Marketing Manager with Hyundai Ireland Pupils from St Flannans College Ennis, Co Clare receive their awards from Dr Philip O’Regan, Dean of the Kemmy Business School. 144 Eight UL students were selected for the Ireland U20 Rugby Six Nations squad 2017

A GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

Entering higher education is a significant milestone in anyone’s life. Aiming Higher is guide for parents and guardians to support their children in Higher Education choices. Produced by the Co- Op and Careers Division at UL, this booklet will help parents and guardians to give them a practical understanding of the higher education system in Ireland, and to help them to support their daughter or son in making informed decisions around third level courses and career choices. Financing third level education and “jargon-busting” are just some of the areas covered. The first guide of its kind, Aiming Higher was developed with input from many individuals and organisations, including parents, students, guidance counsellors, the CAO, higher education career advisors, admissions officers and academics. Copies of the guide will be circulated to all second level schools in the country. It is also available in pdf format on the UL website www.ul.ie/careers/aiminghigher Aiming Higher is funded by the Higher Education Authority’s Strategic Innovation and Development Fund.

145 UL Business graduate Rob Mortell has become the youngest Irish person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Rob currently works as a Senior Tax Consultant with KPMG in Dublin.

146 Faculty of Science & Engineering Dámh na hEolaíochta agus Innealtóireachta

The Faculty of Science and Engineering offers a wide range of degree courses delivered in state-of-the- art facilities. You will undertake a nine-month work experience placement as part of the UL Co-operative Education programme which is an integral part of each course.

The student support centres in Mathematics, Science and ICT provide a drop-in-service with one-to-one tuition and additional learning resources for all students.

As a Science and Engineering graduate, your qualification will provide exciting opportunities and a flexible, rewarding career in this ever-changing world.

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Common Entry to Science and Engineering

UL’s faculty of Science and Engineering now offers a suite of Common Entry programmes. By choosing one of these entry routes, you can avail of a broad common first year which will introduce you to various topics in each field. Having gained an understanding of each subject area, you then choose your preferred pathway to specialise for the remaining 3 years of your degree programme.

PROGRAMME CAO ENTRY OPTIONS FROM YEAR 2 Biomedical Engineering OR Civil Engineering OR Engineering (Common Entry) LM116 Design and Manufacture Engineering OR Mechanical Engineering

Computer Systems OR Computing Technologies LM121 Computer Games Development OR (Common Entry) Mobile Communications and Security

Creative Media and Interaction Digital Media Design OR LM122 Design (Common Entry) Music, Media and Performance Technology

Bioscience OR Biological and Chemical Environmental Science OR LM123 Sciences (Common Entry) Industrial Biochemistry OR Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry

Economics and Mathematical Sciences OR Mathematics (Common Entry) LM124 Mathematics and Physics OR Mathematical Sciences

Applied Physics OR Physics (Common Entry) LM125 Mathematics and Physics

See the full range of courses available at www.studyatul.ie

149 LM058 Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Mhatamaitic Airgeadais

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established Examination will be offered at UL Leaving Certificate (or an approved following the Leaving Certificate results Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six for those students who did not achieve Course Contact: subjects which must include: the Mathematics requirement. Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Dr. Eberhard Mayerhofer Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four We welcome applications from mature Tel: 00 353 61 202316 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must students. Mature applicants must apply Email: include Mathematics, Irish or another through the Central Applications Office language, and English. (CAO) by 1 February. [email protected] In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade H3 in Mathematics. Admissions: Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Email: [email protected] www.ul.ie/admissions

About you of pricing of financial products and modelling of markets and the practical LM058 Online Financial Mathematics is a great implementations of these model choice for someone who likes maths • To demonstrate the application of The Student Experience and wants to work in the business, mathematics to problems drawn from financial or banking sectors. Business industry, commerce and financial degrees tend to have very little maths, services so most employers are very keen to hire • To provide you, through Cooperative graduates with good quantitative skills as Education placement, with well as a financial background. experience of working in a company or department where your own Why study Financial developing skills can be utilised. Mathematics at UL? What you will study Course Description The aims of the degree are to produce You will learn about trading, asset graduates with developed mathematical, management and risk analysis of statistical and computing skills, and the complicated financial products while ability to apply them to the quantitative at the same time developing solid analysis of industrial, commercial or mathematical skills. Typical modules financial business decisions. include; • Calculus The programme also aims to produce • Mathematical and Statistical Models of graduates with sufficient mathematical, Investments statistical and computing skills for them • Stochastic Differential Equations for Want to know more? Go to: to undertake postgraduate work in these Finance www.ul.ie/courses/LM058.html or related areas. • Numerical Computation

These aims give rise to the following There are many career opportunities objectives: in financial trading companies, • To provide an education at a suitable teaching, investment companies, banks, level in the appropriate branches government financial bodies, actuarial of mathematics, both by exploring and insurance companies, energy and and developing standard methods power companies, agribusinesses etc. and techniques with due use of mathematical, symbolic and statistical To find out more, email computing packages [email protected] • To introduce you to state of the art theory and methodologies in the world

150 LM058 Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Mhatamaitic Airgeadais

Career Opportunities

Careers open to you with a degree in Financial Mathematics include;

• Investment analyst (financial services) • Secondary school maths teacher • Actuarial analyst • Accountant • Risk analyst (insurance) STUDENT PROFILE • Hedge fund manager GRADUATE PROFILE • Data analyst (bank) Ben Savage • Senior business analyst (software Gráinne Kirby company) There is great variety in this course I always knew that I wanted to get as it educates you in almost every into the area of Finance, and field of mathematics, from coding Mathematics was always my best to accounting. I really enjoy the and favourite subject in school. I fact that each module you study Follow-On Study attended the UL open day and challenges you in a different way immediately fell in love with the and that is essential for developing Recent graduates have undertaken stunning campus. Unlike other many varied skills in the areas of a variety of Masters courses in universities, the campus is quite computing, maths, statistics and Ireland, the UK and US, some with compact and is so picturesque with finance. The course also helps scholarships. Graduates are also the River Shannon and the prepare you for your career after involved in doctoral research, some architectural beauty of some of the college, no matter what industry supported by MACSI at UL. newer buildings adding to the it is. atmosphere also.

For my co-op, I recently I am currently working as a Planner completed a 7- month internship and Scheduler with Abbot Ireland with Accenture, a worldwide Diagnostics. I am responsible for all consultancy firm. I was based scheduling activities for all of our in Dublin which is the global large scale manufacturing headquarters of the company. I operations and am also leading two worked in the Analytics department major cost-saving and process which was the perfect opportunity improvement projects at a site-wide for me to develop several new skills level. Daily activities include updating and prepare myself for work in schedules, sending daily/weekly the real world. I also managed to manufacturing reports, running the develop a good mix of some basic operations planning meeting and office skills which are essential in dealing with customer orders. every company and can’t be taken for granted. Gráinne’s tip: Make sure you really think about I think the facilities provided for what course you want to do in the course here at UL are excellent. college. It’s important that you have a From modern classrooms to the KEY FACT genuine interest in the area and that latest technology in the computer you assess the course content to labs, everything is ideal. The The aims of the degree are ensure it is suited to your abilities. lecturers are very approachable Consider what type of job you also, no matter what the issue. If to produce graduates with envision yourself in and explore job you have a strong interest in Maths developed mathematical, opportunities resulting from this type or Applied Maths then this course is statistical and computing of degree. perfect for you. skills, and the ability to apply them to the quantitative Embrace your college experience, get involved in clubs and societies, analysis of industrial, try new things and step outside of commercial or financial your comfort zone – my only regret business decisions. from University is that I didn’t do this enough!

151 LM063 Bachelor of Science in Technology Management NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i mBainistíocht Teicneolaíochta

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at with Chemistry, Engineering, Design and Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established Communication Graphics/Technical Leaving Certificate (or an approved Drawing, Technology, Construction Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six Studies, Agricultural Science, Biology. Course Contact: subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and We welcome applications from mature Dr Alan Ryan Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four students. Mature applicants must apply Tel: 00 353 61 234864 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must through the Central Applications Office Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another (CAO) by 1 February. language, and English.

Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold an O3/ H7 grade in Mathematics and an O4/H7 Tel: 00 353 61 202015 grade in any one of the following: Applied Email: [email protected] Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physics www.ul.ie/admissions

About you Business Stream: Subjects include Years 3 and 4 offer one module per Employee Relations, Human Resource semester where you choose an area that Are you the type of person who likes being Management, Financial Accounting and you find interesting and enjoyable and hands on, making decisions, organising Economics. The objective is to provide would like to focus on. These options people and making things work better? you with an understanding of the costs include; Do you like the idea of being in charge associated with designing and making of something from start to finish? Do a product and the laws around treating • Entrepreneurship you enjoy designing creative innovative employees in the workplace. • Environmental Management solutions to problems, working in teams • Information management and individually? Technology Management Stream: • Organisational Psychology Then this programme might suit you. Subjects include Innovation Management, • Analysis for Business Technology Management, Project Why study Technology Planning & Automation. In this stream you By the End of this Course Management at UL? will learn about new product development, idea generation, managing projects and You will have completed a course It opens up opportunities for you to work in how products are put together. specifically designed to meet the needs numerous roles in a wide range of industries. of industry. You will have experienced a Technology Management has been Quality Management Stream: wide range of subjects and developed designed and developed in consultation Subjects include Quality Management, a selection of skills to gain employment with a panel of leading industrial experts to Measurement Systems, Logistics Systems, in many diverse industries. You will have ensure that you will have the skills needed Service Systems. You will learn how to finished a course which is unique in its mix by industry. measure quality and how to produce of business and engineering subjects, and a quality process or product. You will one which has a track record of producing You will experience a broad range of examine factors such as logistics and quality graduates. subjects that will give you a good insight services and see how they can impact on into the workings of modern industry. Due to the quality and cost of the finished item. the mix of business & engineering subjects, graduates have a strong track record of During the Spring Semester of Year 3 securing employment. All subjects on the and the subsequent summer, a period course are taught as if you have never of Cooperative Education provides LM063 Online experienced that subject before, and are experience of the practice and application taught through lectures, tutorials and/or of Technology Management in a working practical hands-on sessions. environment. Such relevant industrial Course Description experience has proven very beneficial What you will study to students seeking employment after completing their studies. In this 4 year degree programme you will study subjects which cover the principles and practice of Technology Management. KEY FACT The programme can be divided into a number of subject streams – so you will The BSc. in Technology experience all aspects of an industrial Management is a course unique environment over the course. All subjects to UL, offering a mix of engineering Want to know more? Go to: are taught on the assumption that you and business studies subjects. www.ul.ie/courses/LM063.html have never before studied them.

152 LM063 Bachelor of Science in Technology Management NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i mBainistíocht Teicneolaíochta

Career Opportunities

Our graduates have found employment in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, agri-business, electronics and other areas. Previous graduates have been appointed to roles such as Manager, Engineer, Analyst, Supervisor in areas like: STUDENT PROFILE • New Product Development GRADUATE PROFILE • Supply Chain Management Anthony Kavanagh • Management Engineering Brian Oakes • Quality Management When I came to UL for the open days, • Manufacturing Engineering A Day in the Life of a Manufacturing I was very impressed by its campus, • Product Design Engineer facilities and staff. The people • Service Management in UL are extremely kind, helpful • Production Management As a Manufacturing Engineer within and friendly with someone always • Project Management a research group for new technology, available to guide you in the right • Purchasing Supervision my day is varied. The work typically direction. • Logistics Management ranges from researching for new equipment right the way to installing This Technology Management course and validating each piece of is well-structured with a good range equipment and releasing it to the of business, technology and quality Production group. modules. The lecturers have spent Follow-On Study I research and learn about new time in leading companies across equipment – I work alongside the many sectors so their modules are vendors selling the equipment and Related postgraduate options at UL industry-focused. Business modules with colleagues in the business to include: were of particular benefit to me while develop a specification which the • MSc in Advanced Materials managing projects, especially when vendor conforms to. I would then • MEng in Mechatronics engaging with vendors, managing be involved in the plant layout financial accounts/records and for each new piece of equipment most importantly communicating or new process. I supervise with my colleagues while on Co-op. some construction within the Engineering modules such as Lean manufacturing plant and oversee Tools, CAD, Quality Management, the installation and validation of Automation and Simulation gave each line or piece of equipment. I us an excellent foundation in would also contribute to the training technology, while the various site of all users prior to releasing the line visits to leading companies such as to production. My role provides post- Abbott, ZimmerBiomet, Lufthansa release support for troubleshooting Shannon Turbine Technologies etc. while the new equipment is first were particularly useful in showing us used. There are usually a number how the classroom theory is applied of projects at different stages of in a very practical way. their lifecycle that our group could One of the main attractions for be working on, giving a great me was the 8 month placement in opportunity to develop project industry that all students complete management skills. in 3rd year. On Coop, I worked with Technology Management at UL pharmaceutical experts using the provides a platform to develop many latest cutting edge technology while varied skills in both engineering and developing new and innovative business. It is a very practical, hands- processes and products. The skills on course which is most relevant to I had learned in UL ensured that the workplace, and so provides great I could contribute effectively to scope for future careers in many progressing projects and therefore industries. reach my agreed targets. Brian currently works as a self- employed Engineering Consultant Offered jointly by Kemmy Business School and Faculty of Science & Engineering.

153 LM068 Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Health NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i mBia-Eolaíocht agus Sláinte

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at OR grade O3/H7 grade in Mathematics Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established and a grade H4 in any one of the Leaving Certificate (or an approved following: Applied Mathematics, Physics, Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Course Contact: subjects which must include: Biology, Agricultural Science. Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Dr. Eibhlís O’Connor Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Tel: 00 353 61 202890 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must Examination will be offered at UL Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another following the Leaving Certificate results language, and English. for those students who did not achieve the Mathematics requirement. Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold a H4 grade in Mathematics and a grade O6/ We welcome applications from mature Tel: 00 353 61 202015 H7 in any one of the following: Physics, students. Mature applicants must apply Email: [email protected] Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, through the Central Applications Office www.ul.ie/admissions Engineering, Design & Communication (CAO) by 1 February. Graphics/Technical Drawing, Technology, Agricultural Science, Biology.

Why study Food Science and • Project management year three and the subsequent Summer, Health at UL? • Human nutrition a period of Cooperative Education This B.Sc. programme in Food Science • Public health nutrition provides industrial work experience in a and Health prepares graduates for • Advanced nutrient metabolism food enterprise. careers in Ireland’s largest industry. • Human physiology About 40,000 people are employed in • Food biotechnology To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/~ls the food industry which generates an Outside of the food sector, non-food uses annual gross output of approximately of existing and new raw materials are €15.6 billion. The Government has also considered. targeted the food sector as being of great strategic importance, capable of What you will study generating considerably more wealth and employment. Since there is a direct The programme is four years in duration. link between diet and health, consumers The course starts with basic science, are becoming more health conscious and developing key areas such as chemistry, LM068 Online are demanding higher quality foods that biochemistry and microbiology, human maintain health and prevent disease. nutrition and physiology, together with The Student Experience introductory food science and health. This Food Science and Health degree programme has been developed to meet In the third and fourth years there is a these needs among consumers, the series of modules dealing with; food industry, academic and research • Health and Food organisations, and government agencies. • Food Chemistry You will find the study of Food Science • Food Processing and Process and Health challenging and rewarding. Engineering This degree programme will combine the • Food Quality and Food Microbiology study of nutrition, human physiology and • Food Ingredients diet-health relationships with classical • Food Biotechnology Course Description food science and technology. There are also elective modules in; This broad-based degree programme • Business Consulting covers such topics as: • Waste Management • Food science and technology • Exercise and Health • Food quality • Accounting • Food ingredients • Food chemistry A project which is undertaken throughout • Food microbiology the final year allows the in-depth analysis • Diet and health of a relevant topic that gives you the Want to know more? Go to: • Food processing opportunity to carry out independent www.ul.ie/courses/LM068.html • Food safety research. During the Spring Semester of

154 LM068 Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Health NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i mBia-Eolaíocht agus Sláinte

GRADUATE PROFILE Lorraine Stone

A day in the Life of an R&D Technologist

The role of R&D technologist is very varied and involves project management, recipe formulation and product development right from the concept stage up to industrialisation and product launch. The role also involves dealing with stakeholders and global markets in the development of new products within safety, regulatory and market specific requirements. Innovation and idea generation are key activities as well Career as keeping on top of industry trends Opportunities including new launches. It is a “This programme challenging job, which requires both creativity and logic. combines the study Careers open to you with a degree in My degree at UL prepared me for Food Science and Health include; my career by providing me with of nutrition, human • Food Scientist/Technologist a strong scientific base, skills in physiology and diet- • Dairy Industry Scientist independent project work and • Quality Assurance manager a fantastic opportunity to build health relationships • Brewer real world experience through • Environmental Health Officer the Co-Operative Education work with classical placement scheme. UL Food Science and Health food science and graduates find employment in a Lorraine’s tip: diverse range of key roles in areas Make sure you enjoy and are technology. such as; passionate about the subject area • Food Microbiology you choose to study. Try to get • New Product Development relevant work experience wherever • Process Development you can as it will strengthen the • Technical Management knowledge and understanding you • Food Ingredients are building up in your coursework. • Food Safety Enjoy the great facilities, clubs and • Ready-to-use Foods societies that UL has to offer - they KEY FACT • Functional Foods/Nutraceuticals are second to none and you will make life-long friends. This degree programme Outside of industry, career will combine the study of opportunities arise in the public Lorraine is currently employed service and with regulatory agencies. nutrition, human physiology The programme also prepares as a Research & Development and diet-health relationships Technologist with Wyeth Nutrition graduates for postgraduate (Nestlé Research). with classical food science academic research. and technology.

155 LM076 Bachelor of Science in Product Design and Technology NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i nDearadh & i dTeicneolaíocht Táirgí

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at Engineering, Design & Communication Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established Graphics/Technical Drawing, Technology, Leaving Certificate (or an approved Construction Studies, Agricultural Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six Science, Biology. Course Contact: subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Dermot McInerney Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four Examination will be offered at UL Tel: 00 353 61 202876 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must following the Leaving Certificate results E: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another for those students who did not achieve language, and English. the Mathematics requirement.

Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold a We welcome applications from mature minimum grade O3/H7 in Mathematics students. Mature applicants must apply Tel: 00 353 61 202015 and grade O4/H7 in any one of the through the Central Applications Office Email: [email protected] following: Applied Mathematics, Physics, (CAO) by 1 February. www.ul.ie/admissions Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Art,

About you Why study Product Design and Technology at UL? KEY FACT Are you a dreamer, a thinker and a problem solver? Do you like a creative It is the aim of the course challenge? Would you enjoy developing • Practical project-based learning • Purpose built studios, workshops & to educate you as a solutions that improve the quality of peoples lives? Then product design and computer labs designer with advanced technology might be the course for you. • Links with leading industry partners technological and • Tutors with design experience manufacturing knowledge What is product design and • Internationally recognised degree and understanding - accredited by the Institution of technology? Engineering Designers, UK. In recent years industry and society • Visiting lecturers, masterclasses and are recognising the positive impact field trips design can have on both business and • Design competitions people. Understanding user’s needs is • Co-Operative Education central to the UL design philosophy; • Study Abroad opportunities we combine this with knowledge of • Be part of the ‘Design @UL’ community LM076 Online technology, materials and manufacturing • Build your own future through your final to ensure products are realisable and year design project • Showcasing work in public exhibitions The Student Experience useful. PDT will bring you through a thinking process in creative design where • Collaborative projects human-focused research helps to reveal The course will develop your skills in unmet needs and leads to ideas that design to allow you to plot your own are tested, developed and brought to future career through creative thinking life through sketching, model-making, processes. You will learn to research computer aided design and cutting edge and understand user behaviours so you manufacturing techniques. can provide them with the products and services that best suit their needs. Our strong links with industry and community partners brings a real-world Through your four years of design Course Description focus that reflects professional design education you will design products practice and helps designers build strong and services across a broad range of portfolios which strengthen their job themes and subjects including future prospects. The products that UL students technologies, healthcare and well-being, design are many and varied and include consumer electronics, sustainability and medical devices, furniture, transport social impact, as well as user experience. vehicles, consumer goods and services, Our creative and technical staff will household items, communication teach you how to combine imagination technologies, display systems, sports with practical skills and cutting edge equipment and anything else they can technologies to innovate, create and Want to know more? Go to: imagine. embody your design ideas. Where else www.ul.ie/courses/LM076.html can you design and build the future as you see it?

156 LM076 Bachelor of Science in Product Design and Technology NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i nDearadh & i dTeicneolaíocht Táirgí

What you will study The course is divided up into eight Career semesters. Each semester comprises a mix of studio based projects to Opportunities encourage “learning by doing” and technical subjects. The first year Career opportunities for Product design studio focuses on teaching key Design and Technology graduates design skills and building technical will be in roles such as Design understanding. Over six 4-week projects Consultant, In-House Designer, you will work through design briefs that Manufacturing Technologist with develop your skills in 2D and 3D drawing, design capability or Designer with model-making and visualisation. Outside technological capability, and in such the studio you will take modules in varied areas like: various subjects such as engineering STUDENT PROFILE science, electro-technology, materials, • Consumer Products design mechanics, manufacturing Orla Murphy • Medical Devices technology etc. • Mobile and Assistive Technologies • Packaging and Display In year two the design studio introduces Product Design at UL challenges • Furniture you to the tools, techniques and methods you and pushes you to be the best • User Experience Design applicable to effective problem solving. designer you can be, as you learn • Computer Aided Design The projects are challenging and fun, and practice the different stages • Design Engineering ranging from self-propelled go-carts involved in the design process. The • Toys and Entertainment to toys and rehabilitation devices. course encourages you to build a • Sports and Lifestyle Equipment Year 2 also sees the introduction of design thinking mindset which I love • Environmental Design Computer Aided Design and Digital because it sets us apart from other • Design for Social Impact Visual Communication. The module on courses. It taught me to think like a • Transport contemporary design culture includes designer, primarily focusing on the • Interactive Media field trips in Ireland and internationally. user. • Design Innovation Modules in Ergonomics, Usability and • Design Strategy and Management Materials complement the Design Studio We do loads of cool workshops and • Design Research classes. go on class trips which are always great fun. Only a few weeks ago we PD+T graduates have followed In semester one of year three you will be visited the beautiful city of London, careers in a wide variety of fields working with industry and community which has an amazing design including in-house designers partners on ‘live’ project briefs. These culture. It was possibly one of the for manufacturing companies, projects will bring you through the entire best weeks of my life. We visited contractors undertaking design process from early research and different design museums and commissioned work and more conceptualisation to final design and learned to appreciate all around us. recently, they have been snapped up design for manufacture. In semester by bio-medical design companies two you will undertake an industrial I have completed projects from where they have been at the cutting placement (Co-Op internship) or a designing a chair made entirely of edge of new surgical instrument period of study abroad in a European or cardboard, to designing a website design. international university. Our international to encourage older people to use partners include universities in Finland, the internet. Every week I have Spain, Austria, Hungary, The Netherlands, something to show whether it’s a Romania, US, New Zealand and model, poster, video or website. Singapore. We are taught that no idea is a bad idea, especially if it leads you Follow-On Study Year four begins with the ‘Real-World one step in the right direction. We Our PDT Graduates have excellent Studio’ where you will work in a design are lucky to work and study in creative skills, a capacity for team to tackle a design brief from a such an innovative, free-thinking innovation and deep technical real client. Here you will get to work with environment. knowledge which could lead to experts and deliver a professional project research opportunities with our that directly impacts on industry. Design Factors research group or In the final 6 months of year four you for start-up support with UL’s will undertake an individual major To find out more, go to NEXUS Innovation Centre. design project of your choosing. www3.ul.ie/courses/ Graduates might also opt for The theme usually stems from your ProductDesignAndTechnology.php postgraduate study in related interests, experiences or an opportunity UL courses such as: you’ve identified. The graduating class • MSc. in Marketing, Consumption showcase their work at the annual and Society Design@UL exhibition where potential employers, industry representatives and family and friends are invited to view the work from our creative graduates.

157 LM077 Bachelor/Masters of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering NFQ Level 8/9 Major Award Honours Bachelor/Masters Degree Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Innealtóireacht Aerloingseoireachta

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at Design & Communication Graphics/ Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established Technical Drawing, Technology, Biology, Leaving Certificate (or an approved Agricultural Science, Construction Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six Studies. Course Contact: subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Dr Ronan O’Higgins Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four Examination will be offered at UL Tel: 00 353 61 234942 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must following the Leaving Certificate results Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another for those students who did not achieve language, and English. the Mathematics requirement.

Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold a We welcome applications from mature minimum grade H4 in Mathematics and students. Mature applicants must apply Tel: 00 353 61 202015 grade O6/H7 in any one of the following: through the Central Applications Office Email: [email protected] Applied Maths, Physics, Chemistry, (CAO) by 1 February. www.ul.ie/admissions Physics with Chemistry, Engineering,

About you What you will study The eight-month industry placement occurs at the end of year two. The If you like science, and its application to The Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and University has links throughout the aviation solve real world problems, then engineering Masters of Engineering (M.E.) programmes industry, which has enabled students may be for you. If you are also enticed by are 4 years and 5 years in duration, to be placed in prestigious aerospace the thought of working in the exciting field respectively. Both include an eight month companies such as Boeing and Airbus. of aeronautics, then you should almost period of Cooperative Education spent certainly choose Aeronautical Engineering in an appropriate industrial environment. During the third and final years, all at UL. The course provides a broad and practical students study fundamental aeronautical programme of study, which gives you a engineering subjects such as: Why study Aeronautical good understanding of aircraft design, • Flight Mechanics Engineering at UL? aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, • Aircraft Design control, materials, avionics, business and • Aircraft Stability and Control The Aeronautical Engineering course at maintenance, and enables you to work in all • Aircraft Propulsion UL is your gateway into the hugely exciting sectors of the aerospace industry. • Aircraft Structures aerospace industry. This elite course is one of the most respected in Europe, and The programme is fully ECTS (European The Flight Mechanics module deserves is supported by outstanding facilities, Credit Transfer System) compliant, allowing special mention as the laboratory element including wind tunnels and composites student mobility across Europe. In addition, of this course is conducted in-flight. A manufacturing equipment. Right now, students wishing to transfer from Level 6 or series of flight exercises are carried out job prospects have never been brighter Level 7 Engineering programmes can gain over the course of a week, in a twin engine for Aerospace Engineers, with a major access into the second or third year of the turbo-prop aircraft, in which students shortage in Europe. More than 70% of our programme. are provided with individual consoles for graduates work in the Aerospace industry monitoring the aircraft’s performance. and 63% live in the Republic of Ireland (see The first two years provide you with a results of our major graduate survey at foundation in the fundamental engineering A highlight of fourth year is the Aircraft www.mae.ul.ie). disciplines, and subjects taught include: Design module, run over two semesters, • Avionics in which the students Design, Build and This elite course is supported by • Air Transportation Management Fly a model aircraft that has to satisfy outstanding facilities and is one of the • Mathematics specifications set annually by the American most respected in Europe. Our graduates • Thermodynamics Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics have reached the highest echelons of the • Materials Science (AIAA). For videos of previous designs check Aerospace industry and job prospects • Introduction to Engineering out YouTube (search for “UL DBF”). have never been brighter for Aerospace • Production Technology Engineers. In 3rd year, top-performing • Aerodynamics students can spend a semester at • Aircraft Maintenance the world-renowned Embry-Riddle • Engineering Mechanics KEY FACT Aeronautical University in Florida, USA, • CAD (Computer Aided Design) or at Georgia Institute of Technology in • Fluid Mechanics The course is accredited by Atlanta, USA which is currently ranked in • Electrical Engineering Engineers Ireland and is the only the top 5 US engineering schools. • Chemistry NFQ Level 8 degree course in Aeronautical Engineering in the Republic of Ireland.

158 LM077 Bachelor/Masters of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering NFQ Level 8/9 Major Award Honours Bachelor/Masters Degree Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Innealtóireacht Aerloingseoireachta

Career Opportunities Integrated M.E. in Aeronautical Our graduates have reached the highest echelons of the industry and Engineering include Boeing Engineer of the Year 2011, Wing Architect for the Airbus Since 2013, education to Masters A350, the Rolls Royce Customer Fleet level is required for the attainment Director, Aviation Authority Inspectors, of Chartered Engineer Status Commercial Pilots, Air Force Pilots, in Ireland. In response to this Flight Instructors, Chief Engineers, requirement, UL now offers an Aerodynamicist for the Lotus Formula integrated Masters of Engineering 1 team, Energy Recovery Systems (M.E.) in Aeronautical Engineering. Engineer for Mercedes Formula All students enter UL on the 1 engines, and many, many more STUDENT PROFILE Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) people in highly senior roles. Some of programme and are given the the areas our graduates are currently Jonathan Struthers option at the end of their third pursuing careers in are: academic year of continuing with UL is the only institute in the State their B.E. studies or following a • Aircraft Aerodynamic Design and which offers a fully accredited M.E. path (subject to academic Analysis degree in Aeronautical Engineering. requirements being achieved). • Aircraft Structural Design and UL has some of the best facilities Those choosing the M.E. path will Analysis in the country for studying study specialist Masters’ modules • Aircraft Engine Design and Analysis Aeronautical Engineering including and will receive recognition of their • Aircraft Manufacturing wind tunnels, composite material specialisation on their transcript • Aircraft Leasing and Financial processing facilities, a flight (e.g. Aerostructures, Fluid Dynamics Services simulator, etc. or Computational Methods). • Aircraft Engine Maintenance Please contact the Course Director • Computer Aided Engineering I undertook my Co-Op with for more information on the Software Development AWAS Aviation Leasing, a Dublin- B.E./M.E. paths. • Pneumatics and Cabin Systems based aircraft leasing company www.mabe.ul.ie • Aircraft Flight Testing which provides more than 300 • Flight Simulator Design commercial aircraft to over 100 • Industrial Fluid Flow Simulation of the largest airlines in the world. • Automobile Aerodynamic and Thanks to the UL Co-Op program, Structural Analysis the experiences I gained during my time at AWAS have provided me You should also note that a degree in LM077 Online with an excellent beginning to my aeronautical engineering does not tie professional career by allowing me you to the aerospace industry. Some to engage with some of the biggest The Student Experience of our graduates have chosen to take names in the aviation industry from up jobs in fields such as biomedical around the world. engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, and even finance.

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Students of Aeronautical Engineering at UL prepare to launch the Cessna-styled remote controlled aircraft which they designed and built.

159 LM082 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Engineering NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i mBainistíocht agus in Innealtóireacht Foirgníochta

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at Exemptions: NFQ (National Framework Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established of Qualifications) Level 7 holders in Leaving Certificate (or an approved Construction or Building Management, Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six of 3 years duration, passed with credit Course Contact: subjects which must include: or distinction, will be considered for Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and exemption from the first two years of the Dr. Jim Bradley Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four degree programme. Tel: 00 353 61 202141 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) language, and English. Examination will be offered at UL following the Leaving Certificate results Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold a for those students who did not achieve minimum grade O3/H7 in Mathematics the Mathematics requirement. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 and grade O4/H7 in any one of the Email: [email protected] following: Applied Mathematics, Physics, We welcome applications from mature www.ul.ie/admissions Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, students. Mature applicants must apply Engineering, Design & Communication through the Central Applications Office Graphics/Technical Drawing, Technology, (CAO) by 1 February. Construction Studies, Agricultural Science, Biology.

Why study Construction between the end of the first semester in The second semester of year 3 and Management and Engineering Year 3 and the start of Year 4. summer period CoOp experience will at UL? allow you the opportunity to practice all In Year 1 of the programme you will or some of the key skills you have learned, The main aim of the course is to give you be provided with a foundation in and help you to develop a brief for your the skills to take projects from design Mathematics and Science, and an Final Year Project. to reality. The course will provide you introduction to Materials, Design, with a broadly based management and Construction Technology, Economics Year 4 completes the suite of technological education so that you are and Graphic Communication skills. You Construction Technology and Building capable of recognising, evaluating and will develop key skills in writing, data Services modules. The module solving constructional and business analysis, project planning and Building Procurement and Contracting 2 problems associated with building and Information Modelling (BIM). introduces you to the legislative and civil engineering projects. contractual constraints and obligations Year 2 develops modules in Construction that you will meet in construction The course will teach you how to Technology and CAD. The study of projects. Financial Accounting teaches adapt to technological change in Structural Mechanics gives you a you the key elements necessary for the a competitive industrial climate. foundation for the later module in financial control of projects/business. A Managing construction projects structural design. The first module module in Project Planning and Control requires a high level of organization, in Building Services will teach you pulls together all aspects of the course so both commercially and technologically. how to deliver sustainable building that all elements of the management of Construction management prepares services. You will also learn about Land construction projects are understood. you to systematically plan, organise Surveying which is an important tool for and manage resources such as finance, measurement control in construction. A Your final year project over the last two labour, plant and materials. Construction module in Employee Regulations gives an semesters will encourage you in self engineering gives you the skills necessary insight into personnel management skills. directed learning, in identifying and to implement processes and methods resolving a complex construction-related of construction to produce a quality In Year 3, modules in Building Production problem. For many students, the initiative building in an efficient and safe manner. and Building & Construction Regulations for their project arises during work will teach you a range of skills that placement; for others, it is a subject that What you will study will prove useful during your CoOp they have a passion for. placement the following semester. The The course is of four years duration module in Structural Design gives you an with an 8 month cooperative education understanding of design and involves you experience in an industrial placement in material selection and calculations.

160 LM082 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Engineering NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i mBainistíocht agus in Innealtóireacht Foirgníochta

Career Opportunities

Careers open to you with a degree in Construction Management and Engineering include roles in;

• Construction Engineering • Construction Management • Facilities Management • Property Development • Estimating and Costing • Project Management • Construction Research

The construction manager plays GRADUATE PROFILE a pivotal role in overseeing a construction project from inception Emma Kate Ryan to completion. UL’s programme equips graduates with broad skills in construction techniques, planning Prior to choosing this UL degree, & control and management. The I had envisioned a career as a diversity of the programme prepares Construction Project Manager. construction managers to lead While the course does prepare projects of immense complexity you for such a role, it also gives a in an exciting and rewarding broad overview of other aspects profession. of the industry, such that by the time I finished the course, I had The CIOB is the international voice decided I would prefer to work as of construction management with a cost consultant. The knowledge 47,000 members worldwide, and I gained of the various facets of represents skilled construction the construction industry while managers and professionals studying this course was critical involved in the total building to my success in the rigorous process. It has granted Accredited recruitment process one has to Centre Status upon UL’s Department undertake when applying for of Civil Engineering and Materials consultancy roles. Science, and has accredited this BSc in Construction Management I now work for a global built and Engineering honours degree environment consultancy programme. called Faithful+Gould, as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor on Chartered Member status of the the Infrastructure team. From CIOB is recognised internationally our London base, our team within the construction industry. provides strategic cost advice This accreditation is of immense to high profile clients such as value to our students and graduates Crossrail, TfL and Digital Railway. of Construction Management and Faithful+Gould are supporting Engineering, and particularly so me to achieve a Master’s degree to those working abroad, where in Quantity Surveying, and I their academic qualification is now am also completing the Royal formally recognised as being of the Institute of Chartered Surveyors highest international standard. (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) chartership KEY FACT process. The University of Limerick’s I consider the experience and Construction Management guidance I received at the and Engineering programme Want to know more? University of Limerick to be pivotal in securing the role I have now. I is the first, and currently only, Go to: www.ul.ie/courses/ cannot recommend the course Irish University accredited ConstructionManagement highly enough! by the Chartered Institute of AndEngineering.php Building (CIOB.)

161 LM093 Bachelor of Science in Equine Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Each-Eolaíocht

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at Engineering, Design & Communication Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established Graphics/Technical Drawing, Technology, Leaving Certificate (or an approved Biology, Agricultural Science. Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six Course Contact: subjects which must include: It is desirable that candidates applying Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and for this programme should have a Bridget Younge Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four reasonable level of competency in horse Tel: 00 353 61 213447 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must riding and/or have experience of working Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another with horses. language, and English. A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Admissions: Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Examination will be offered at UL Mathematics also satisfies the minimum following the Leaving Certificate results Tel: 00 353 61 202015 entry requirements. Foundation Maths is for those students who did not achieve Email: [email protected] not reckonable for scoring purposes. the Mathematics requirement. We www.ul.ie/admissions welcome applications from mature In addition applicants must hold a H4 students. Mature applicants must apply grade in one of the following: Physics, through the Central Applications Office Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, (CAO) by 1 February.

About you What you will study related enterprise. This work placement will give you the opportunity to exploit If you are the type of person who enjoys The programme is four years in duration and develop the skills that you have working with horses and are motivated with two semesters per academic year. already acquired while simultaneously by the business and science behind the All students undertake common modules gaining professional experience of the horse industry, then this programme for the first two years providing a strong industry. In year four all students conduct might suit you. base in science. You will take modules a research project on some aspect of the in Anatomy and Physiology, Feeding horse industry. Why study Equine Science at UL? and Behaviour, Reproduction, Health and Disease, and Nutrition. In addition, Throughout the programme, you The four year B.Sc. degree in Equine a strong base in business is established will be brought into contact with the Science provides students, who wish to with modules in Economics, Marketing industry, through visits to centres of follow a professional career in the horse and Accounting. excellence, through participation in industry with the opportunity to underpin seminars conducted by expert speakers their career aspirations with specialist All students take modules in Equitation in and through hands-on experience of knowledge and skills. This programme, the first two years. These modules involve handling and riding horses. unique in Europe, has been developed horse riding and hands-on working with because of the economic importance of horses. To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/~ls the horse and related industries and the consequential need to produce highly In the third year of the programme you qualified personnel with the specialised will select one of the major professional knowledge to exploit the potential of options- Equine Business Management these industries. or Equitation. The Equine Business Management option offers modules in The overall aim of the programme Enterprise Formation and Development, is to equip you with degree level Principles of Risk Management, Business KEY FACT competence in the disciplines of Equine Consulting and Strategic Management. Science and a choice of professional The overall aim of the studies in either Equitation* or Equine With this option, you can also choose Business Management. Graduates to undertake the study of a language programme is to equip of the programme contribute to the selected from Spanish, French, German you with degree level continued development of the horse or Japanese. The Equitation option competence in the industry through the application of their offers modules in the Young Horse, disciplines of Equine knowledge, skills and research in Science, Equestrian Facilities, Performance Rider Sciences and a choice of Equitation and Business Management. Development and Training and Managing the Performance Horse. professional studies in either * Entry to the Equitation Science option the disciplines of Equitation is dependent on achieving a satisfactory All students undertake an eight month or Equine Business standard in Equitation Science over the Cooperative Education placement, Management. first two years. either at home or abroad, in an equine or

162 LM093 Bachelor of Science in Equine Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Each-Eolaíocht

GRADUATE PROFILE Declan Ryan

I was involved in horse racing before choosing the Equine Science course at UL. The Equine Science Degree provided me with a wealth of learning relevant to the equine industry and with it, the opportunities to gain practical experience and make contacts within the industry.

The course provided me with the science behind the practical aspects of the horse. I chose the business management option and it provided me with the skills needed to start an enterprise as a racehorse trainer. During the programme I spent a full summer period at Coolmore‘s Ashford Stud in Kentucky.

During my coop placement I spent 6 months working with racehorse LM093 Online Career Opportunities trainer Jessica Harrington and 2 months working at Del Mar The Student Experience Graduates from this programme may racetrack in California. While choose from a wide variety of career on placement at Del Mar, I met opportunities in areas such as: Breeders’ Cup winning trainer Bruce Headley, and I am now currently • Equine Enterprise Management working with Bruce at Santa Anita (Stud Farms, Show Jumping Yards, in California. After this year in Racing Yards, Equestrian Centres) California, I plan to return to Ireland • Leisure, Recreation and Tourism to set up a training yard and take based on Equine activities out a licence to become a National • Equestrian Marketing and Sales Hunt trainer. • Equine related service industry Course Description (food supply, equipment manufacturing, laboratory servicing, management information) • Equine Research and Development • Sports Journalism • Equine related organisations, including state and semi-state • Self employment in the horse Want to know more? Go to: industry www.ul.ie/courses/LM093.html • Postgraduate studies

163 LM099 Bachelor of Architecture NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Ailtireachta

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CAO Points 2017: Refer to Applicants are required to hold at sketchbooks, design journal illustrating course web page (+portfolio) the time of enrolment the established the design process followed in a project, Leaving Certificate (or an approved printmaking, textiles, dress or clothes Course Length: 5 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six making, sculpture, computer game Course Contact: subjects which must include: design, or any other visual media that Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and demonstrate an interest, experience, and Morgan Flynn Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four aptitude in creative and graphic areas. Tel: 00 353 61 213438 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another For further information on the portfolio language, and English. Note: Grade F6 in requirement, please contact the Foundation Mathematics also satisfies Admissions Office 061-202015, or the Admissions: the minimum entry requirements. School of Architecture 061-213438. Foundation Maths is not reckonable for Tel: 00 353 61 202015 scoring purposes. A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Email: [email protected] Examination will be offered at UL www.ul.ie/admissions All applicants for the Architecture following the Leaving Certificate results Degree must submit a Portfolio of for those students who did not achieve personal work. The portfolio should the Mathematics requirement. demonstrate the candidate’s interest and motivation for studying architecture Applications are particularly welcome and how work experiences to date from mature candidates (at least 23 supports this motivation. Suitable years of age on the 1st of January of year areas for the portfolio presentation of enrolment). Mature applicants must are drawing, painting, graphics, apply through the Central Applications photography, woodworking, ceramics, Office (CAO) by 1 February.

place where the study of architecture including conceptualising and designing, About you is undertaken with passion and problem solving and working with other inventiveness, an open and transparent people. If you are a person that combines society of mobile thinkers. The School creative imagination and analytical of Architecture teaches an architecture To find out more, go to rigour; if you are a good observer; and that is integrated with Environmental www.ul.ie/architecture if you are inspired by the prospect of and Structural engineering, as disciplines changing the world we live in, then that set us free from the limitations of our UL’s problem-oriented approach to own knowledge and help us to achieve architecture may just be right for you. a balance with the environment by Architecture requires a lot of dedication, focusing human abilities. LM099 Online and is a very hands-on course that relies on constructional understanding, based What you will study The Student Experience on lots of model making and material experiments. Training as an architect is engaging in a process of ‘learning by doing’ with the Why study Architecture at UL? course curriculum structured around the design studio. The design studio is The School of Architecture at the a creative laboratory where learning is University of Limerick offers a 5-year developed through experimentation and undergraduate degree in architecture. reflection. Woven into the design studio The objective of the School is to will be courses of study in structures educate architects with a strong set of (structural engineering), environmental integrated skills, balanced with a clear science (environmental engineering), Course Description understanding of the environment - history (of architecture, society, built, existing and imagined - and vital technology), and philosophy, sociology, to professional practice. The Royal law and management (professional Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) practice). has awarded full accreditation to the architecture programme at UL. Studying The course is designed to equip you architecture in an accredited programme with a broad range of skills fundamental is the first step towards becoming a to becoming an architect. These skills registered professional architect. include hand drawing, sketching, model-making, photography, computer- Want to know more? Go to: The School of Architecture embraces all aided drawing, audiovisual and verbal www.ul.ie/courses/LM099.html parts of an architect’s education; it is a presentation, as well as core skills

164 LM099 Bachelor of Architecture NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Ailtireachta

Career Opportunities

Careers open to you with a degree in Architecture include; • Architect (private practice and local authority) • Landscape Architect • Architecture Critic/Writer • Tutor/Lecturer in Architecture • Academic Researcher • Model Maker • Historical Buildings Consultant/ STUDENT PROFILE Conservation Officer

Martin Lennon As a graduate of this course, you will be in a position to start The first day I arrived at our SAUL working in an architect’s office. (School of Architecture UL) studio This is the path followed by most I sensed I would enjoy my time in graduates. However, architecture Architecture School. The Studio studies are broad, encompassing “Everything, embodies everything that the technical skills, design, art, history school and the education stand for. and presentation skills and some influencing the way The Architectural education here graduates do move into other areas in which the built is not about divulging information including policy making or public individually, rather it is about administration, business or urban environment is made, sharing knowledge, opinion and design, photography or other arts, ideas amongst our colleagues. furniture or model making, research used, furnished, Within the studio there are always and writing, or pursue further lectures and tutorials taking place, studies. landscaped, and however the essence of what our education here is about, lies in The Building Control Act 2007 maintained, belongs the conversations and debate introduced registration for to the domain of the (sometimes heated!) that occurs architects in the Republic of Ireland, alongside our timetable. All the The Royal Institute of Architects architects. architecture students, from freshers of Ireland (RIAI) maintains the to 5th year, working in the same professional register – “The best space really solidifies the school’s way to qualify as an architect diverse social atmosphere - I find eligible for RIAI Membership and UAI Charter on that we learn from each other as admission to the Register for much as we do from our lecturers! Architects is to get a degree from a Architectural recognised school of architecture, Education I have had an incredibly wholesome followed by two years of approved experience here and have always practical experience, and felt encouraged to explore and to an examination in professional test things. After 3rd year I decided practice. to take a year off from school and gain some experience within Recognised degree courses in KEY FACT a practice. I travelled to Sydney architecture take five years of full- Australia and worked for 6 months time study. Many students take a Architecture requires a lot of as an architectural assistant. year out for practical experience Personally I feel it was really between the third and fourth years. dedication, and is a very beneficial to pause academically So the whole process, from start hands-on course that and further my education through to full professional qualification, relies on constructional a practice and through travel also. generally takes seven to nine years.” understanding, with lots of The experience away has allowed – Refer to the RIAI website www.riai. model making and material me to return to SAUL with a fresh ie for further details. rigour and renewed confidence! experiments.

165 LM115 Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Innealtóireacht in Innealtóireacht Cheimiceach agus Bhithcheimiceach

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CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at Applications are welcome from transferees Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established with NFQ (National Framework of Leaving Certificate (or an approved Qualifications) Level 7 awards. Suitably Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six qualified students may be offered Course Contact: subjects which must include: exemptions from years 1 and/or 2. Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Dr. Witold Kwapinski Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Tel: 00 353 61 234935 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must Examination will be offered at UL following Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another the Leaving Certificate results for language, and English. those students who did not achieve the Mathematics requirement. Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade H4 in Mathematics and We welcome applications from mature Tel: 00 353 61 202015 a grade O6/H7 in any one of the following: students. Mature applicants must apply Email: [email protected] Applied Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Physics through the Central Applications Office www.ul.ie/admissions with Chemistry, Design & Communication (CAO) by 1 February. Graphics/Technical Drawing, Engineering, Technology, Agricultural Science, Biology.

About you businesses within both the Irish and training in mathematics, process global economies. Such enterprises engineering, computation methods, Are you a person who: include: biopharmaceuticals, fuels, chemistry, biochemistry, and physics, • Is interested in pursuing a career that chemicals, and drug manufacture, closely allied subjects are also studied, can really make a practical contribution energy production, food and beverage including bioprocess engineering, to helping people and society, e.g. processing, environmental waste engineering materials and process the production of new drugs to fight remediation, and electronic component design methods. disease, developing realistic ways manufacture. The Irish pharmaceutical, for sustainable energy generation, chemical and biochemical industries Beginning in year 2 and continuing providing efficient technologies for have been primarily responsible for throughout year 3, you will gain combating climate change? the recent consistent increases in the knowledge in fluid mechanics and heat • Enjoys the challenges of solving applied national export performance, proving transfer, reaction engineering and mass problems and applying your analytical these sectors to be stable and resilient, transfer separation. The programme skills to finding innovative solutions? even in harsh economic conditions. also offers some advanced-level • Has a flair for science and technology modules in the areas of pharmaceutical and wishes to put these talents to good In all of these areas, the chemical/ manufacture, formulation and use? biochemical engineer is of key sustainable methods for energy and fuel importance both in the design and production. In year 3 you will take part If so, this may be the programme for you. operation of the processing systems, and in Cooperative Education placement - a in the development and manufacture training period of up to 9 months where The B.E. (Hons.) Chemical & of novel products. The IChemE you will work as a chemical/biochemical Biochemical Engineering provides an accreditation ensures international engineer on one or more project-related interesting, intellectually challenging, professional recognition for graduates of tasks within a company, enterprise or and educationally rigorous degree the degree. institution. programme that leads to a professionally recognised qualification as the degree is What you will study In year 4 you will undertake a design accredited by the Institution of Chemical project, in which you will work as part of Engineers (IChemE), leading to good This four year honours degree a team to carry out the comprehensive employment prospects in any of a variety programme comprises formal lectures/ design of a sustainable process for the of stable, sustainable, well-paid careers. study, practical laboratories, workshops, large-scale production of a chemical or training on industry-standard process biochemical-based product. This project Why study Chemical and engineering software, project work, will give you an opportunity to develop Biochemical Engineering at UL? as well as a substantial Cooperative and hone your skills in other important Education period working in an industrial areas of professional engineering This new programme is the only placement. practice. course of its kind in the Mid-West and Western regions of the country. Years 1 and 2 provide a comprehensive Process engineering is the central grounding in all of the subjects required area of expertise underpinning many for a career as a professional chemical/ important, sustainable industries and biochemical engineer. As well as rigorous

166 LM115 Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Innealtóireacht in Innealtóireacht Cheimiceach agus Bhithcheimiceach

Career Follow-On Study

Opportunities You can further develop your competence by undertaking Graduates may enter careers as postgraduate research studies here professional engineers with any in UL. company, enterprise or institution involved with the practical application, development, research, manufacture of products, or provision of services that involve chemical or biochemical reactions and processes. STUDENT PROFILE Typical career areas might include; Alison Loughran • Pharmaceutical/drug manufacture • Mineral extraction In school my favourite subject was • Petro and Agro-chemicals maths, with chemistry and biology • Food/Beverage production a close second. This course seemed • Biorefineries to incorporate everything that I liked • Environmental engineering so I got in contact with the lecturer I • Biochemicals/biologics had spoken with at the UL Open Day manufacture and met with him about the course. • Sustainable fuels/energy He really simplified what a chemical production engineer does; A chemist creates a • Processing of fine and heavy recipe for something on lab scale, chemicals while a chemical engineer takes this • Chemical energy conversion recipe, and must make the same systems compound on large scale.

The course itself is quite challenging but that was something that attracted me from the beginning. KEY FACT We cover some general areas like engineering maths, physics and This new programme is the chemistry while the more specialised only course of its kind in topics include fluid mechanics and heat transfer, phase equilibria, mass the Mid-West and Western transfer separations, pharmaceutical regions of the country. LM115 Online formulation etc. The final year then With accreditation by the has an individual research project Institution of Chemical The Student Experience and a group design project. Engineers (IChemE), this I completed my Co-Op work ensures international placement in Analog Devices, professional recognition for Limerick for 8 months. I worked on graduates of the degree. a team in the diffusion/strip work centre. I was also given individual tasks and projects which included carrying out checks on new tools, data collection for tools not yet automated and working with the Course Description manufacturing staff in a cleanroom environment. I realised how versatile my degree is as I gained great manufacturing experience and greatly developed communication, team work and troubleshooting skills.

Why not check out www.icheme.org and www.whynotchemeng.org and find out if chemical engineering is the Want to know more? Go to: career for you? www.ul.ie/courses/LM115.html

167 LM116 Engineering Common Entry NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at Technical Drawing, Biology, Agricultural Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established Science, Applied Maths, Construction Leaving Certificate (or an approved Studies. Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six Course Contact: subjects which must include: A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Examination will be offered at UL Dr Alan Ryan Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four following the Leaving Certificate results Phone: 00 353 61 234864 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must for those students who did not achieve Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another the Mathematics requirement. We language, and English. welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants must apply Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold a through the Central Applications Office minimum grade H4 in Mathematics (CAO) by 1 February. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 and grade O6/H7 in one of the following: Email: [email protected] Physics, Chemistry, Physics with www.ul.ie/admissions Chemistry, Engineering, Technology, Design & Communication Graphics/

About you working environment. During this period, commencing at the end of year 2, Are you the type of person that has students are paid by their employer. an inquiring mind and is good at mathematics and science? Do you want What you will study to know how and why things work? Do you like to solve problems? Engineering In semester 1 you will study a wide range requires each of these personal of topics from Maths to Computing which characteristics, is interesting and varied are important for any engineering career. and has excellent career prospects. You will also have an introduction to engineering module which will introduce Why study Engineering at UL? you to the different engineering options and the differences between them. Engineers are concerned with developing economical and safe solutions to You will learn about the various practical problems, by applying disciplines of engineering, specifically mathematics and scientific knowledge related to the engineering programmes while considering technical constraints. on offer in UL. This will broaden your LM116 has a common first year which knowledge base as you find out more opens up the path to four engineering about the many areas of engineering. programmes: You will be exposed to the fundamental • Biomedical Engineering principles of each discipline, the • Mechanical Engineering programmes of study and the career • Civil Engineering paths open to you upon graduation. • Design and Manufacture Engineering Guest professional engineers will describe their experiences in their field Having selected LM116 Engineering you of engineering. You will therefore be will be given time to understand and ask empowered to make an informed choice questions about the various options and as to your own programme of study. engineering paths available. During Year 1 you will be requested to rank the various In Semester 2 you will continue to study engineering degree programmes in order fundamental engineering topics such as of your preference. In the event that a materials and mechanics as well as one programme is over-subscribed, places elective module, Structural Engineering will be allocated based on UL exam Design or Design and Manufacture performance. In all these programmes, Engineering. These are project based industrial work experience is provided where students work together to solve through a positive and motivating thirty- problems. These modules are hands-on week period of Cooperative Education. with the aim of helping students to make This will provide you with experience an informed decision at the end of Year 1. of the practice and application of your chosen area of engineering in a suitable To find out more, go to www.scieng.ul.ie

168 LM116 Engineering Common Entry NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta

Career Opportunities

The career opportunities will depend primarily on the BE course chosen by you. Typical career areas include:

Biomedical Engineering: Medical Device Design, Manufacture of Medical Devices. Design of New Products including medical implants and surgical instruments, Biomaterials Development.

Mechanical Engineering: Engineering component design, Design and Control of Energy Utilisation Equipment, Safety and Reliability, Automobile Design, Materials Development, Mechanical Design in Aerospace, Biomedical, ICT, Process, Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing Industries, Gas turbine design.

Design and Manufacture: Mechanical Design for Biomedical, ICT Process, Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing Industries, Project Management, Materials and Structural Analysis, Consultancy, Design Engineering, Quality Engineer, Automation Engineer, Computer Aided Engineering.

Civil Engineering: Civil/Structural Engineer, Design Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Traffic/Motorway Engineer.

KEY FACT

Choose LM116 if you’d like a 2-step Engineering degree of your choice:

Step 1: Study a 1-year broad introduction to Engineering

Step 2: Then choose from 1 of 4 degree options in Biomedical, Mechanical, Civil or Design & Manufacture Engineering for your remaining 3 years.

169 Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Innealtóireacht Bhithleighis Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO Why study Biomedical Part II comprises of Years 2, 3 & 4 of the Engineering at UL? course. During year 2 (2 semesters), you will study subjects including Introductory Course Contact: Modern medicine has given rise to Anatomy and Physiology, Mechanics of Dr. Tara Dalton the development of a wide range Solids, Computer Aided Design, Materials, of novel engineering solutions to Thermodynamics and Physiological Fluid Tel: 00 353 61 202961 clinical problems. Examples of these Mechanics 1. At the end of Year 2 you are Email: [email protected] developments vary from orthopaedic placed in a company in the biomedical implants such as total hip replacements engineering industry both in Ireland to cardiovascular implants such as and internationally for an 8 month Admissions: coronary stents (small wire scaffolds Co-operative Education Period. Typical Tel: 00 353 61 202015 inserted into the blood vessels around companies include Boston Scientific the heart). As a result of the increased (Ireland & USA), Abbott (Ireland & USA) Email: [email protected] collaboration between engineers and and Medtronic (Ireland and USA). In Year www.ul.ie/admissions doctors, the new discipline of biomedical 3 (1 semester) you will undertake courses Engineering developed. Biomedical including Physiological Fluid Mechanics Engineering is the fastest growing area of 2, Biocompatibility and Finite Element Engineering. Analysis. The opportunity to study the Year 3 semester at Georgia Institute Students who follow this programme can of Technology, USA, exists for the top look forward to exciting and rewarding students in the class. careers in the biomedical engineering industry, an industry that is undergoing In Year 4 the Biomedical Engineering Online major expansion internationally and students take courses including in Ireland. The biomedical engineering Biomaterials, Medical Device Design, The Student Experience industry in Ireland has factories from Microfluidics and Orthopaedic all the major multinational companies Biomechanics and Mechanobiology. resulting in the need for highly skilled You also undertake hospital visits to biomedical engineers. view operations and observe Biomedical Engineering devices in practice. In Year 4 What you will study you will complete a major project with a Biomedical Engineering theme. The programme is four years duration and has a common first year with To find out more, go to www.mae.ul.ie academic programmes Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Course Description Design and Manufacturing Engineering. You will study modules in areas of Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering Mechanics, Chemistry for Engineers and Computing. “Modern medicine has given rise to the development of a Want to know more? Go to: www.ul.ie/courses/LM116.html wide range of novel engineering solutions to clinical problems.

170 Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Innealtóireacht Bhithleighis Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry)

STUDENT PROFILE Grace Kelly

I knew I wanted to study engineering because I wanted to know how stuff worked, from hairdryers to pacemakers, and I didn’t fear mathematics.

I had heard good stories about the social life but I also heard about UL’s great reputation with employers. Like any first year when I started out I didn’t know what to expect but throughout my four years of studying I never regretted choosing this course. Engineering could never be accused of being boring - I learned so much more than how hairdryers work! CoOp in a medical device company confirmed my interest in the biomedical field; it introduced me to the working environment and proved the relevance of the modules I was studying.

KEY FACT Career Biomedical engineers Opportunities design devices and methods Careers open to you with a degree that will enable detection, in Biomedical Engineering include; diagnosis, management and/or elimination of • Design engineer (medical devices) disease. • Manufacturing engineer • Polymer engineer • Process engineer • Sterilisation engineer • Quality Engineer

171 Mechanical Engineering Bachelor/Master of Engineering NFQ Level 8/9 Major Award | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Innealtóireacht Mheicniúil Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO Why study Mechanical What you will study Engineering at UL? The bachelor of engineering programme Course Contact: Mechanical Engineering at UL now is of four years in duration and is divided Dr. Vanessa Egan offers an integrated Bachelor/Master of into two parts. Engineering programme. Tel: 00 353 61 213487 Part I, which comprises the first year of Email: [email protected] The entry route to both is through LM116 study, provides you with a foundation in but in year 3 students have the choice to the fundamental engineering subjects decide between the Bachelor or Master and makes up for variations in the Admissions: of Engineering Programme: background of individual students: Tel: 00 353 61 202015 • Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical • Mathematics Engineering (4 years in duration) • Computing Email: [email protected] • Master of Engineering in Mechanical • Engineering Mechanics www.ul.ie/admissions Engineering (5 years in duration) • Physical Chemistry • Electrical Principles Mechanical Engineering is a very • Fluid Mechanics broadly based discipline and students • Production Technology following the degree programme are • The Engineering Profession prepared for careers in many industrial sectors, including such diverse areas as Part II comprises years 2, 3 and 4 and About you Energy, Chemical Processing, Research, you will generally study five modules Manufacturing, Design Consultancy, per semester. You will study all the This is an ideal programme for you if you Materials Processing and Aviation. fundamental subjects of mechanical are interested in problem-solving using The Mechanical Engineering Degree engineering – mathematics, mechanics mathematics and science. If you think programme aims not only to give you a of solids, design, mechanics of fluids, you might enjoy exploring areas such as thorough background in fundamental thermodynamics, dynamics of machines mechanical design, energy systems and Mechanical Engineering subjects but and control. materials, then Mechanical Engineering also allows specialisation in one of a at UL might be a good choice for you. number of areas of particular relevance At the end of Year 2 you are placed in to Irish industry. industry for an eight-month Cooperative Education period. This period provides Mechanical Engineering at the University experience of the practice and of Limerick adheres to traditional application of Mechanical Engineering in guidelines set down by the professional an industrial environment. You will then Online engineering institutions (such as return to the University for the latter half Engineers Ireland and IMechE) and of third year and start to specialise. requires you to have an aptitude for The Student Experience mathematics and problem solving. This programme offers a broad-based course in Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering at the University In addition, in the final year, you can of Limerick is an honours degree specialise in Thermofluids, Mechanics of programme accredited by Engineers Solids or Energy by choosing appropriate Ireland (www.engineersireland.ie), final year electives. and the qualifications of graduates are recognised world-wide through An important aspect of this programme international accords. is the final year project completed in year 4. This is an individual project assigned to Mechanical Engineering at UL now you at the end of year 3 giving you almost Course Description offers students the opportunity to 12 months to undertake. The project is undertake an integrated Master of a major piece of work and involves the Engineering programme. Student can preparation of a report detailing all choose this route in year 3 and will study aspects of the project. It will provide you for a further 2 years graduating with with the opportunity to demonstrate your an M.E. in Mechanical Engineering. For ability to work as a professional engineer more info see www.scieng.ul.ie/schools- and to incorporate the knowledge you departments/ have gained over the previous three years. Many students are proud to show this work at subsequent job interviews. Want to know more? Go to: www.ul.ie/courses/LM116.html To find out more, go to www.scieng.ul.ie/ schools-departments/

172 Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Bachelor/Master of Engineering Bachelor/Master of Engineering NFQ Level 8/9 Major Award | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in NFQ Level 8/9 Major Award | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Innealtóireacht Mheicniúil Innealtóireacht Mheicniúil Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry) Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry)

STUDENT PROFILE Follow-On Study Meghan Lynch Career Opportunities The Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering has programme at UL offers an opened my eyes to the science Recent graduates of the programme integrated Master of Engineering behind every process in life, and I have found jobs in the following programme. Alternatively students find it invigorating. I enjoy the fact areas: can apply for the M.Sc. in Mechanical that this course combines practical, Engineering, which is a separate creative and mathematical work • Automotive and manufacturing one year programme. Excellent together, which makes everything engineering research opportunities also exist for more interesting. Making technical • Offshore engineering graduates. drawings for a machine, and • Aeronautical engineering then building it in the labs really • Pharmaceutical and biomedical increased my interest in new areas. industries • Optimisation and design of energy Out of all the colleges I visited systems KEY FACT while choosing one, UL stood • Materials and structural analysis out the most to me in terms of • Engineering consultancy Programme offers students academic facilities and positive • Project management the opportunity to study student atmosphere. The way all • Control of chemical and on an integrated Master of the student villages, and even off- pharmaceutical campus housing, are all so close to • Bioengineering and Life Sciences Engineering programme from main campus creates a lively and • Research and development year 4 onwards. friendly atmosphere around UL. The infrastructure here lives up to its great reputation as well. UL gives me everything I need to achieve my full potential here.

173 Civil Engineering Bachelor of Engineering NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Innealtóireacht Shibhialta Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you Civil Engineering will undertake a ‘learning by doing’ project where you will be tasked This course will be particularly attractive to with providing a safe means for a person Course Contact: you if you are interested in the application to cross a waterway. Starting with a blank Michael Quilligan of scientific and technical knowledge to the whiteboard you will work in teams to solution of real world problems. develop your ideas which you will then build Tel: 00 353 61 202822 and test at the end of the semester. Email: [email protected] Why study Civil Engineering at UL? In year two you will learn how to design The Civil Engineering programme at UL and construct earthen dams to protect Admissions: is fully accredited by Engineers Ireland structures from flood waters or detain Tel: 00 353 61 202015 and uses a student-centered approach to rainwater to supply the university campus teaching, using techniques such as problem with an environmentally friendly supply of Email: [email protected] based learning and active learning. From water. Heritage and cultural interests are www.ul.ie/admissions year one of the programme, you will develop incorporated at every opportunity. You will your ability to work on a team, to plan and learn about the history of King John’s Castle present, to undertake research and to apply as you design and construct timber siege your knowledge. towers in a re-enactment of the 1690 Siege of Limerick. Civil engineering is a broad field of engineering dealing with the design, In year three you will get a real experience planning, construction and maintenance of being an engineer when you take a multi- of fixed structures or public works as they storey library (or similar structure) created Online are related to earth, water, or civilization by fourth year architectural students and and their processes. Most civil engineering engineer the design of the foundations The Student Experience today deals with structures, roads, bridges, and reinforced concrete frame, based railways, water supply, transportation on the results of your structural analysis. and traffic, waste water, protection of the This project involves interaction with the environment, flood control and power design architect, land surveying, health plants. Three short videos describing the & safety issues and forms the core of the programme are available at www.ul.ie/ first semester in year three. The project civileng is followed by an eight-month Co-op placement with an engineering contractor/ What you will study consultant in Ireland or abroad. Civil engineering at UL is built around a In year four you will learn about energy Course Description ‘learning-by-doing’ process and focuses on efficient buildings, wind energy and how to three areas: design water treatment systems. A unique 1. Water and the Environment feature of the programme is learning from 2. Energy in Civil Engineering the engineering mistakes of the past; 3. Buildings & Infrastructure in doing so, you will investigate actual engineering failures in collaboration with When you join the civil engineering team law students. As a student engineer, you will at UL, you learn to be an engineer from act as an expert witness in a moot court day one. Working in small teams, you will (simulation) and have your expert opinions solve interesting problems. The challenges tested through examination and cross- Want to know more? Go to: presented are open-ended and increase examination by the student lawyers. www.ul.ie/courses/LM116.html in complexity as you progress through the years. Your ingenuity and creativity are Your final year project allows you to required to explore many viable solutions. specialise in the area of civil engineering Drawing from what you have learned and that intrigues you most. Clear and effective with the shared knowledge of your team, communication is an essential skill for the you will design, analyse and (in many civil engineer and is carefully fostered in cases) test your creations. Lectures are every project throughout the programme. provided along the way to fill in gaps in your You will develop verbal, written and poster knowledge. presentation skills in addition to creating video documentaries, participating in a In year one you will be part of the LM116 moot court and ethical debates, and you will Bachelor of Engineering Common Entry also act as a technical guide to creative arts programme where you will develop broad students on special projects. engineering skills while receiving insights into the different engineering disciplines. In To find out more, visit our website the spring semester students interested in www.ul.ie/civileng

174 Civil Engineering Bachelor of Engineering NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Innealtóireacht Shibhialta Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry)

Career Follow-On Study Opportunities The Civil Engineering programme at UL is fully accredited by Engineers STUDENT PROFILE Careers open to you with a degree Ireland. in Civil Engineering include; James Long • Civil/Structural Engineer • Design Engineer As a child I was fascinated by • Environmental Engineer buildings and bridges and I loved • Traffic/motorway Engineer Engineering, Maths and Physics in school so Civil Engineering seemed The details of a career path can vary like a perfect choice for me. depending on market forces and the preference of the graduate. In some For anyone studying Engineering, fields and in some firms, entry-level UL is a great place to be and the engineers work primarily monitoring campus is home to some amazing construction in the field, serving as works of engineering, including the the “eyes and ears” of more senior award winning “Living Bridge” – the design engineers; while in other longest pedestrian bridge in Ireland. areas, entry-level engineers perform routine analysis or design tasks. The course itself is fantastic; like anything worth doing its hard work The flexibility offered by the breadth sometimes, but we’re constantly and structure of the course will starting new and different projects. produce graduates with the diverse For instance we recently completed skills necessary to adapt to the a design and build of a 6m tall demands and challenges of civil timber siege tower. We used the engineering practice in the 21st siege platforms to re-inact The century. Career opportunities exist Siege of Limerick at King John’s in areas of infrastructure, building, castle. What better way of learning water resources, environmental and about timber design can there be?! government agencies.

175 Design and Manufacture Engineering Bachelor of Engineering NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Innealtóireach i nDearadh agus Déantús Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO topics which are directly relevant to solving design and advanced manufacturing big real-world problems on a world-class processes. You will also achieve a high level scale. of capability with SolidWorks and will use Course Contact: a Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate Dr. Peter Williams The vision for Design and Manufacture (CDIO) approach with an emphasis on is to design useful working products, Engineering Design and team projects. Tel: 00 353 61 202866 seeing them developed from possibility Email: [email protected] and concept, through practicalities of At the end of Year 2, you will undertake a manufacture, to real use, and eventual work placement in industry for an eight- recycling after their life’s end. month Cooperative Education period. This Admissions: In common with all UL programmes, The period provides experience of the practice Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Bachelor of Engineering in Design and and application of engineering methods Manufacture programme includes a coop in an industrial environment. You will then Email: [email protected] placement, and adheres to traditional return to the University for the spring www.ul.ie/admissions educational guidelines of preparation for semester of third year. the profession of engineering. An important feature of this programme is In choosing to study this programme, you the final year project (FYP). The individual will build upon your skills and aptitude for project topic will be allocated to you near design and analytical work. You will cover a the end of third year, following an extensive range of subjects including fundamentals consultation process. You will have almost of design and production processes, 12 months to undertake this major piece of computer-aided design, automation, work and prepare a report of the work for Online materials, quality, capacity planning and assessment. The project is an opportunity simulation, costs and sustainability. It for you to express your creative and Course Description follows CDIO principles (Conceive-Design- analytical skills in an imaginative and implement-Operate) including team-based professional way and many students are projects and problem-based learning proud to show their work at subsequent these are important elements of the job interviews. programme in each year. By the end of this course, you will be in a What you will study position to manage the life cycle of new products from design, through production Throughout this course, you will be and on to end-of-life recycling. provided with a strong foundation in both Want to know more? Go to: engineering and design principles, with Topics covered include; www.ul.ie/courses/LM116.html a clear focus on project-based learning. • Production Technology You will also be provided with an in-depth • Plant Automation knowledge of manufacturing processes • Materials Selection and how products are made, and will be • Engineering Design encouraged to develop design solutions to • Simulation real-life manufacturing problems. • Engineering Economics, Ethics and About you Sustainability Are you interested in clever designs This four year programme consists of eight that benefit people’s lives, in how they semesters and is divided into two parts. are produced in the real world meeting Part I, comprising the first year of study, will high technical standards, and how provide a foundation in the fundamental they are made affordable, accessible engineering subjects and makes up for and sustainable? Are you interested in variations in the background of individual interacting with other people to achieve a students. The modules during the first year common goal, and listening to people in a are common to Mechanical Engineering, constructive manner? Are you interested in Civil Engineering and Biomedical KEY FACT applying problem-solving techniques and Engineering. practices to big real-world problems? Are The B.Eng in Design and you a hands-on person? If so, this course Part II comprises the remaining three years. Manufacture is accredited by should suit you well. The final degree award is based on your Engineers Ireland. Graduates performance during these three years. who achieve a suitable level Generally, you will study five modules per Why study Design and of experience can register Manufacture at UL? semester, with each semester worth 30 credits. Each semester contains a mix of for the award of Chartered Design and Manufacture Engineering is design and manufacturing related subjects Engineer. a four-year level 8 honours engineering including areas such as the fundamentals degree programme, and covers a range of of design, automation, supply chain

176 Design and Manufacture Engineering Bachelor of Engineering NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Innealtóireach i nDearadh agus Déantús Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry)

STUDENT PROFILE Damian McCarthy

The subjects I enjoyed most in school were engineering and technical drawing so this course appealed to me because it has an excellent mix of the two. UL has a reputation for being one of the best universities in the country and has a fantastic employment record for Career Follow-On Study graduates. It has excellent facilities and offers a large variety of courses Opportunities Students graduating from this to choose from. There is a great degree can undertake the MEng support network on campus to help in Mechatronics or many other A wide range of employers are you settle in. The learning centers masters programmes in other seeking graduates with these skills, are a brilliant resource and provide disciplines at UL. There are also lots and the skills are highly transferable excellent help for any subjects you of research opportunities to masters across many industry sectors from may have difficulty with. or doctorate level available in the bottling water to making electronic areas of Design and Manufacture. car components to medical devices. For my Co-op, I was placed in UL has strong, funded research Typical job titles indicate this range Grant Engineering in Birr, Co Offaly. programmes in a number of of employment potential: It was a fantastic experience manufacturing disciplines. and gave me a unique insight • New Product Development into the everyday happenings Engineer at a major manufacturing • Automation engineer firm. While on placement I was • Quality engineer given the opportunity to work • Process engineer on several interesting projects • Manufacturing engineer including the installation of new • Supplier development engineer equipment, implementation of • Plant engineer new manufacturing procedures • Computer-aided design engineer and the design of a new range of • Supply-chain engineer products. Through Co-op, I gained • Teacher a valuable insight into a day in the • Marketing engineer life of a manufacturing engineer and learned many practical skills which will be relevant throughout my career. The entire experience reinforced the key concepts that I had been studying and now that I have returned to college, it has helped me to understand the relevance of each new subject to modern day manufacturing systems.

177 LM118 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Computer Engineering NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Innealtóireacht Leictreonaic agus Ríomhaire

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at Graphics/Technical Drawing, Technology, Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established Biology, Agricultural Science, Applied Leaving Certificate (or an approved Maths. Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six Course Contact: subjects which must include: A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Examination will be offered at UL Dr Colin Fitzpatrick Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four following the Leaving Certificate results Tel: 00 353 61 213561 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must for those students who did not achieve Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another the Mathematics requirement. language, and English. We welcome applications from mature Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold a students. Mature applicants must apply minimum grade H4 in Mathematics through the Central Applications Office Tel: 00 353 61 202015 and a grade O6/H7 in any one of the (CAO) by 1 February. Email: [email protected] following: Physics, Chemistry, Physics with www.ul.ie/admissions Chemistry, Engineering, Construction Studies, Design & Communication

Why study Electronic and in teams to tackle challenging problems. where you can select modules from the Computer Engineering at UL? Many of the men and women who various major option streams – instead of graduate from this degree also pursue specialising on a single major option. This new Electronic and Computer higher degrees by research (MEng, PhD, Engineering degree has been developed etc), or through taught postgraduate Work experience is provided through in conjunction with employers, to meet programmes (MSc, MEng, MBA, etc). a positive and motivating thirty-week the demand for male and female period of Cooperative Education, which graduates with strong skills in software What you will study is an integral part of the programme. Co- and hardware engineering, along with op will provide you with experience and mathematical analysis ability. The first two years of the programme will practice in the field of your chosen major provide you with a strong practical and option area. This course will give you the skills to theoretical foundation in: computing and employ and develop technologies to programming languages, software, digital In the final year (year 4) you will tackle many of the challenges of the and analogue electronics, electrical undertake a major individual project, coming decades including energy, science, and engineering mathematics. which in general solves a real-world climate change, health and well-being During these first two years you will be problem. The project involves advanced as well as other innovative area such as guided towards your choice of a major design and implementation work, and entertainment and self-driving vehicles. option to be undertaken in the final two builds confidence by putting into practice years of the programme. the skills and knowledge that you have Graduates of this degree programme acquired throughout the course. will play key roles in the research, design, For years 3 and 4, you will select one of development, test and installation of the major options. You will also have the future systems. They will frequently work freedom to choose a General option,

Entry - LM118 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Computer Engineering

Common Syllabus for Years 1 & 2 Year 1 & 2

Electronic Computer Robotic Electrical Energy General Year 3 & 4 Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering Options

Graduation - Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic & Computer Engineering (Major Option)

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Major options Electrical Energy Engineering Recent times have seen a worldwide Electronic Engineering shift towards a refocused commitment Career Electronic Engineers have brought us on the topic of energy. Electrical energy mobile phones, digital cameras, security / power engineering is an important Opportunities systems, improved weather forecasting, element of this activity and there is an electronic medical devices and so increasing need for engineers in this Graduates of the Electronic and many other things that we now take for discipline to work on new solutions Computer Engineering programme granted. Material covered in this option for the electrical energy grid based will build successful careers in a includes: on wind, solar, ocean, wave and other wide range of application areas, renewable forms of energy. Material including research, design and • Circuit Design - integrated circuits covered in this option includes: development of: (ICs), analogue circuits, digital circuits • Mobile and Wireless Systems • Data and Telecommunications - • Electrical Engineering - power • Software Engineering networks, communications, protocols systems, power electronics, • Computer Systems and Networks • Electrical Engineering - power electromagnetics • Artificial Intelligence and Robotics systems, power electronics, • Physics - thermal physics, mechanical • Security and Forensics electromagnetics energy, electrical energy • Game Systems • Control - advanced control systems, • Control - advanced control systems, • Telecommunication Systems sensors and actuators sensors and actuators • Integrated Circuit Technology • Signal Processing - signal processing, • Environment - advanced electronics • Energy Production & Distribution VLSI signal processing for the built environment Systems • Smart Energy Management Computer Engineering General Option • Electrical Power Systems Computer engineers will work in This General option is aimed at • Sensors and Sensor Networks important application areas which students who have a broad interest in • Biomedical Electronics include mobile phone systems, gaming, the areas of electronic and computer • Automation Control Systems medical diagnostic and monitoring engineering, and want to explore • Robotics equipment, the Internet, smart several topics of the prescribed major • Automotive and Aerospace transport and energy management options. electronics systems etc. Material covered in this option includes: Engineers often move quickly into senior management and • Software - software engineering, consultancy positions, using their distributed and real-time software analytical approach to project design, advanced operating systems, management and problem language processors solving. There are also worldwide • Digital Electronics - integrated opportunities for advanced study circuits (ICs), computer architectures and research, and graduates can • Control – advanced control systems, diversify into many other areas such machine vision as business, medicine and law. • Data and Telecommunications - networks, communications, protocols, The Bachelor of Engineering (BE) security programmes in UL are accredited • Signal Processing - digital signal by Engineers Ireland (EI). This is processing, coding theory an internationally recognised professional engineering Robotic Engineering accreditation. The new BE Robotics is an exciting area of in Electronic and Computer computer-controlled technology. Engineering will be accredited once Robotic applications are found in space students have graduated from the exploration, deep-ocean systems, LM118 Online programme, in accordance with transport, product manufacturing, Engineers Ireland rules. medical equipment, entertainment systems etc. Material covered in this option includes:

• Robotics - advanced robotics systems, artificial intelligence, KEY FACT machine vision • Control - advanced control systems, Graduates of this degree digital control systems programme will help to • Software - software engineering, improve peoples lives distributed and real-time software Course Description through the use of Want to know more? Go to: design engineering. • Automation - industrial automation, www.ul.ie/courses/LM118.html sensors and actuators

179 LM120 Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance and Airworthiness Engineering NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Chothabháil Aerárthach agus Innealtóireacht Aerfhiúntais

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at this programme should contact the Refer to course web page † the time of enrolment the established University (Course Director or Disability Leaving Certificate (or an approved Support Office) before applying for this Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six programme to ensure they are fully Course Contact: subjects which must include: informed on the EASA and Irish Aviation Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Authority (IAA) legislative/licensing Dr Kyriakos Kourousis Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four requirements. Tel: 00 353 61 202217 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another LM120 Aircraft Maintenance & language, and English. Airworthiness Engineering Course Director: Kyriakos Kourousis / Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold a Email: [email protected] / Phone: minimum grade O3/H7 in Mathematics 061 202217 Tel: 00 353 61 202015 and a grade O4/H7 in one of the Email: [email protected] following: Applied Mathematics, Physics, Disability Support Office www.ul.ie/admissions Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Email: [email protected] / Phone: Engineering, Design & Communication 061 213098 Graphics/Technical Drawing, Technology, Construction Studies, Agricultural A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Science, Biology. Examination will be offered at UL following the Leaving Certificate results The University provides reasonable for those students who did not achieve accommodations for students with the Mathematics requirement. We disabilities or medical/other conditions welcome applications from mature (e.g. exams supports, etc). However, due students. Mature applicants must apply to the nature and content of the BSc through the Central Applications Office Aircraft Maintenance & Airworthiness (CAO) by 1 February. Engineering (LM120), namely the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) † Indicates that students admitted to the Part-66 modules on the programme programme are required to undergo a (approx. 45% of the modules) individuals Garda Vetting process. with disabilities or medical/other conditions interested in applying for

About you Why Study Aircraft Maintenance and Airworthiness Engineering KEY FACT Are you attracted to the world of aircraft and aviation? Would you like to work at UL? The unique partnership in the booming Aircraft industry with with EASA-certified training outstanding opportunities for travel and The aircraft maintenance, technical organisation Lufthansa career advancement? Are you excited operations and continuing airworthiness Technik Shannon Limited by the prospect of being part of Ireland’s sectors are vital parts of the global huge success story in aircraft leasing? aviation industry. The new Bachelor of means guaranteed, extensive Do you have an aptitude for technology Science in Aircraft Maintenance and exposure to their 6-bay base and science? And would you like to gain Airworthiness Engineering has been maintenance facility and not only a degree but also internationally developed in response to growing provides the opportunity recognised European Aviation Safety demand from these sectors, and is jointly to BOTH obtain an honours Agency (EASA) qualifications? Then delivered by UL and Lufthansa Technik the Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Shannon Ltd, a leading multinational degree AND satisfy the Maintenance and Airworthiness maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) and knowledge requirements for Engineering at UL could be the right modifications’ services provider for civil the EASA Part 66 Aircraft choice for you. operated aircraft. Maintenance License (AML) in Category C in just four The programme provides the opportunity for graduates to BOTH years. obtain their degree AND satisfy the knowledge requirements for the EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (Category C) in just four years.

180 LM120 Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance and Airworthiness Engineering NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Chothabháil Aerárthach agus Innealtóireacht Aerfhiúntais

Delivering a unique blend of academic and industry-focused content, the programme is designed to equip students Career (CAMO): Quality Assurance; for senior positions in the aviation Planning; Technical Services industry. Opportunities • Aircraft Leasing companies: Technical Services; Financial and Asset Management What you will study There are countless opportunities • Aviation Safety Regulating for engineers in organisations The programme is of four years duration Authorities: Airworthiness involved in maintenance, leasing/ Inspection; Safety Regulation divided into eight academic semesters. financing, flying (airlines), and Year 1 provides students with fundamental Oversight; Rulemaking regulating aircraft. There is • Maintenance Training subjects which are part of any University currently a huge worldwide Engineering degree, such as Mathematics, Organisations and Aviation shortage of engineers in the Education Institutions: Technical Engineering Science, CAD, Materials, and aviation industry, which is Computing. In Year 2, the focus is on six Instruction and Lecturing projected to continue for years to • Aircraft Manufacturers (with of the EASA modules, covering topics like come. The industry is expanding Electrical Fundamentals, Instrumentation an Aeronautical Engineering at the rate of over 5.6% per annum Masters): Systems, Materials and Hardware, and through to 2020 there will be Aerodynamics and Maintenance Practices. • Aircraft and engine design and a need for 150,000 new Aviation manufacturing. Year 3 completes the remaining 7 EASA Engineers across the globe. modules. The aircraft maintenance and airworthiness engineering sector A highlight of the programme is the provides some of the most exciting On-Aircraft Practical Training module careers imaginable, with extensive in the summer after Year 3, which is a opportunities for travel and a structured programme at the Lufthansa different challenge every day. Technik Shannon Ltd base maintenance facility, introducing the Part 145 Aircraft Graduates can expect to pursue Maintenance environment, its practices, careers in the following aviation procedures and integrated engineering sectors: Follow-On Study support functions. In Year 4 students • Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and study advanced aircraft maintenance Overhaul (MRO) Organisations: Graduates who wish to follow and engineering modules, as well Engineering; Planning; Quality a career in aircraft design and as international Business Aviation Assurance; ales & Marketing manufacturing, or progress to a management modules and focus on a • Airlines: Engineering; Planning, Ph.D. can apply to undertake a major Final Year research Project. Quality Assurance; Operations Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering Engineering, which will enhance your To find out more about this new degree, • Continuing Airworthiness knowledge and capabilities in key go to www.mabe.ul.ie or www.ul.ie/courses Management Organisations areas of aeronautical technology. www.facebook.com/ULaircraftMaintenance

181 LM121 Computing Technologies Common Entry NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i dTeicneolaíochtaí Ríomhaireachta

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established Examination will be offered at UL Leaving Certificate (or an approved following the Leaving Certificate results Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six for those students who did not achieve Course Contact: subjects which must include: the Mathematics requirement. Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and J.J. Collins Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four We welcome applications from mature Phone: 00 353 61 202409 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must students. Mature applicants must apply Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another through the Central Applications Office language, and English. (CAO) by 1 February.

Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade O2/H6 in Mathematics. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Email: [email protected] www.ul.ie/admissions

About you Choose LM121 to Are you the kind of person who: In all of the programmes you will learn • Likes problem solving, even if it takes to develop mobile applications and web/ study one of: time? cloud systems applicable to a broad set • Appreciates creativity, and gets a buzz of areas such as health, entertainment, from making “things”? energy, communication and automation. • BSc Computer Systems • Enjoys using the computer, but you’re These three programmes require three curious about how it works? years of study in addition to the one • BSc Mobile • Would like to enrol in a degree program introductory year for LM121. Communications and that leads to a wide variety of career Security paths and opportunities? What you will study • BSc Computer Games Why study Computing Computer Technologies offers exposure Development Technologies at UL? to a variety of subjects relating to different areas of computing such The Faculty of Science and Engineering as general programming, knowledge currently offers a number of degree of computer architecture, games programmes oriented around computing modelling, and an understanding of technologies. This programme allows you the mathematical basis that underpins to take a variety of subjects centred on computing. Our well-equipped and Computing Technologies before deciding modern laboratories will enable you to choose a specific programme. to acquire practical experience and skills with confidence. You will follow a On entry into the Computing common first year programme of study Technologies programme, three different and then select one of the above three B.Sc. programmes will be open to you as programmes during the second semester. follows: During the first year you will become • B.Sc. Computer Systems well-versed in a range of computing • B.Sc. Mobile Communications and subjects, and therefore, can make better Security choices that suit your particular needs • B.Sc. Computer Games Development and interests.

The Computer Systems degree is a typical computer science degree. Mobile Communications and Security focuses on the construction of safe and secure networks and systems. Computer Games Development concentrates on approaches and technologies for the design and implementation of games.

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Career Opportunities

The career opportunities will depend primarily on the BSc programme chosen by you. One specific career path open to a graduate from all three programmes is that of Software Developer / Software Engineer. There are attractive follow on postgraduate options, both nationally and internationally, leading to Masters and PhD awards.

Computer Systems: IT Consultant, Web Developer, Data Analyst, Software Project Manager, Application Specialist, Business Analyst, Technical Sales Consultant.

Computer Games Development: Games Programmer, Graphics Programming, High Performance Computing.

Mobile Communications and Security: IT/Networking Project Manager, Network Designer/Administrator, IT Administrator/Manager, Network Security Analyst/Consultant, Computer Crime Consultant.

183 Computer Systems Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gCórais Ríomhairí Entry Route LM121 Computing Technologies (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you technical knowledge over a lifelong career. The course is designed to give you Course Contact: Are you the kind of person who ample opportunities to learn and apply • Can deal with abstract ideas and knowledge in small tutorials and practical Dr. Patrick Healy concrete details equally well? groups. Tel: 00 353 61 202727 • Enjoys project work, constantly wanting to improve your handiwork? The aims and objectives of the Computer Email: [email protected] • Is interested in programming? Systems programme are: • Would like a career where job Admissions: satisfaction is more important than • To develop the skills you will need image? in order to analyse a wide range of Tel: 00 353 61 202015 problems Email: [email protected] Why study Computer Systems • To provide a sound understanding of at UL? the theory of computer science and the www.ul.ie/admissions principles of software development The Computer Systems programme at • To develop social and communication UL aims to equip you with the knowledge skills that will enable you to function and skills to become a successful and successfully in organisations and effective computer professional. You are teams probably aware of the important role of • To develop a sense of professionalism computer software in everyday life, for that will help you to apply your skills for example, in your phone, your camera, the good of society. your music player, not to mention your Online social networking site. What you will study

But are you also aware of the many • Principles of software design and The Student Experience advanced and highly sophisticated implementation software-intensive systems that • Programming languages and underpin the modern world? For technologies example, software-based systems play • Computer Science an important role in all kinds of systems • Computer Organisation including traffic management, energy • Computer Networks generation, manufacturing, aeronautical • Operating Systems systems, as well as education, • Database technologies entertainment and business. • Systems Analysis • Systems Design But creating software-intensive systems Course Description • Professional issues and ethics is a human activity. Despite all the advances, software-intensive systems An integral part of the course is the still present many demanding challenges Cooperative Education period, during for the professionals who design, build, which you will spend eight months test and deploy them. Being involved in working in a course-related job in a the development of computer-based business or industrial environment systems promises to be an exciting and outside the University. You will undertake indispensable career for the foreseeable a substantial individual project in your future. final year, which integrates and applies Want to know more? Go to: your previous learning and deepens your www.ul.ie/courses/LM121.html On completion of the programme, knowledge of some particular application graduates go on to a variety of or research area relevant to the course. interesting and rewarding software careers based in large and small To find out more, go to www.csis.ul.ie organisations, in industry, in research KEY FACT and in education and training. As ever, the primary focus of this course is on Despite all the advances, the underlying principles of software development and their application to software-intensive modern software development practices. systems still present many In particular, we want you to secure a firm demanding challenges for and lasting intellectual foundation that the professionals who design, will allow you to acquire new and specific build, test and deploy them.

184 Computer Systems Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gCórais Ríomhairí Entry Route LM121 Computing Technologies (Common Entry)

STUDENT PROFILE Jay Conroy

This course has a big emphasis on improving your coding, software development and problem solving skills, which was a big draw for me. Project work is a large part of the course, which reflects the type of work carried out in industry. Projects are a great way to push your programming abilities, apply concepts taught in lectures and learn new skills by yourself.

For my Co-Op placement, I worked as a software engineer in the Cloud Engineering department at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Galway. During my time there, I contributed to the development of Helion OpenStack, HPE’s commercial distribution of OpenStack. OpenStack is an open-source software platform for cloud computing, consisting of components that control hardware pools of processing, storage, and networking resources throughout a data centre. I contributed both to HPE Helion and upstream to the Career OpenStack open source project by Opportunities reporting and fixing bugs, reviewing “Computer Systems code and implementing new features. at UL will equip you Careers open to you with a degree in Computer Systems include; Every day I worked with very skilled with the knowledge engineers, getting involved in and skills to become • IT Consultant challenging problems, all the while • Software Engineer improving my programming and a successful and • Software Developer problem-solving skills. I thoroughly • Web Developer enjoyed working in the cloud effective computer • Software Project Manager computing sector and I’d definitely • Application Specialist consider it as a future career professional. • Business Analyst choice. • Technical Sales Consultant

185 Computer Games Development Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i bhForbairt Cluichí Ríomhaire Entry Route LM121 Computing Technologies (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you • Knowledge of the various programming languages and related platforms • Skills in System Analysis, and Course Contact: If you are a creative type of person who enjoys puzzles and solving problems, integration of software components Dr Chris Exton this could be the programme for you. If • Expertise in areas such as the human Tel: 00 353 61 213108 you enjoy any kind of games, whether computer interface and artificial computer games or traditional board intelligence which will enable you Email: [email protected] games, particularly if you like playing with to develop software for an array of alternative/optional rules, then this might computer graphics and computer games domains. Admissions: be the course for you. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 What you will study Email: [email protected] Why study Computer Games You will study the modules presented www.ul.ie/admissions Development at UL? in Year 1 of the Common Entry route to Computer Games Development. The The Computer Games Industry is an emphasis in Year 1 is on programming, an exciting field, currently outselling the appreciation of its basis, and the study of film industry worldwide. Computer the physical machine on which programs Game development is innovative and run. In the second year, and in the first exciting from a technological and semester of third year, the programme creative perspective, providing career will extend your knowledge of general opportunities for imaginative, logical, software development, while other and energetic students. Graduates will modules are directly relevant to game have the satisfaction of seeing their work development. being enjoyed by a global audience. You will learn the art and science of computer In semester two of year three, you games programming and design. will have an eight month cooperative education placement, either in Ireland This programme will equip you with the or abroad, where you will get the skills and technological ability to develop opportunity to apply the knowledge you both Computer Game and computer have learned, increase your awareness graphic related systems. You will study of the computer games work place and Computer Science, with special emphasis develop your social and business skills. on topics relevant to Game Design such as software development, mobile In the fourth year, you will undertake devices, computer graphics and artificial a significant independent project in intelligence. the area. Normally this will involve development of one or more software You will also study topics relevant to components of a computer game, or development of a game concept to developing a complete game using the final “shooting script” (prior to existing software components. In programming). addition, you will continue to deepen your knowledge of general software The key aims of the B.Sc. (Hons) in development and to acquire deeper Computer Games Development expertise in specialised aspects of game programme are to provide you with: related issues.

To find out more, go to www.csis.ul.ie

KEY FACT Want to know more?

You will learn the art and Go to: www.ul.ie/courses/ science of computer games LM121.html programming and design.

186 Computer Games Development Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i bhForbairt Cluichí Ríomhaire Entry Route LM121 Computing Technologies (Common Entry)

STUDENT PROFILE Daniel Keohane

I have always loved playing video games, but I was also extremely interested in how they were made. I looked at some of the topics covered in this course and felt it was the perfect option for me. This degree programme will teach you about software engineering, with a strong leaning towards games development. We learn about games-related subjects like Career computer graphics and AI, while still Opportunities covering generic software modules “Computer Games like Object Oriented Development and Software Architectures. Career open to you with a degree development is in Computer Games Development For my Co-op work placement, include: innovative and I went to DemonWare in Dublin. exciting from a DemonWare specialises in online • Games programmer software services for some of the • Graphics programming technological and top game developer studios in the • High performance computing world, powering some of the most • Research and development in creative perspective, popular video game titles. I worked media and entertainment related for the Call of Duty team; my tasks technologies providing career involved developing features for • Software development the upcoming Call of Duty title and • Software engineering opportunities for bug-fixing issues in existing titles. • Systems analysis and design imaginative, logical, Through my Co-Op, I gained a For the qualified graduate, job and energetic wealth of hands-on experience and opportunities abound in the developed my knowledge of Python, software and software games students. C++ and Git. This work placement industry. There is a worldwide at Demonware has been invaluable scarcity of software developers and is one of my strongest selling especially in the domains of points when it comes to applying graphics programming and for any graduate position. While my computer simulation. Employment development work was on the Call possibilities in the computer of Duty titles, I am also credited in: games arena in Ireland and the UK Call of Duty: Ghosts, Diablo 3 and are mainly in the area of games Skylanders: Swap Force. programming and design and games project management.

187 Mobile Communications and Security Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Cumarsáid Mhóibíleach agus Slandáil Entry Route LM121 Computing Technologies (Common Entry)

About you leader in the on-going mobile networking COURSE INFO revolution. You will be taught key Students who choose the BSc in Mobile concepts in computer and web security, Communications and Security will come such as: Software Development, Data Course Contact: from a variety of backgrounds. If you... Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Encryption, • Enjoy learning about computing and Computer Law and Ethics, Cloud Dr. Martin J Hayes networks but also like helping and Computing fundamentals and security. Tel: 00 353 61 202577 working with people, you could work as By the end of this course you will be an IT consultant; well placed to build the secure and safe Email: martin.j.hayes @ul.ie • Have an aptitude for solving mysteries networks and systems of the future, in and doing a bit of detective work you addition to tackling web and computer Admissions: can follow the security and forensics based crime. Our well-equipped and track; modern laboratory facilities will enable Tel: 00 353 61 202015 • Like the thought of designing and you to acquire practical experience that Email: [email protected] creating things, you may want to will make you very competitive in today’s pursue a career in web design and and tomorrow’s job market. www.ul.ie/admissions programming; • Are business oriented, perhaps you will What you will study work in e-commerce. Students study the modules presented Why study Mobile in Year 1 of the Common Entry route Communications and Security to Mobile Communications and Security. The emphasis in Year 1 is on at UL? programming, an understanding of its basis, and the study of the physical Online Today, at the start of the 21st century, machine on which programs run. computers, networks and mobile devices Throughout the 3 years, one area of are everywhere. We rely on them for our focus will be computer programming The Student Experience banking, for our shopping, to store and with modules in Computer Software send all kinds of sensitive and important and Operating Systems. Another major data. But are they safe? When you use an field of study is Communications and ATM machine, how do you know that your Networking, which provides plenty transaction is secure? When you order of hands-on practical laboratory groceries, how can you trust the system experience. not to give away your credit card details? Thanks to mobile devices, people can Your study of Computer and Network now be contactable wherever they are. Security modules begins in semester Not only that, we can work from many 3 and runs throughout the course Course Description locations using Smart Mobile devices – including topics in Cryptography, as we now have access to the web from Computer Forensics, Computer Law and wherever we happen to be. Ethics and Host and Network Security. Finally, you will also study Web, Internet But how can you be sure that someone and Mobile technologies throughout the isn’t snooping on your connection? In course. a wireless-connected world populated by computer viruses, spyware, malware During the final year, you will have the and bots, security is vital. As the world is opportunity to take modules from various becoming increasingly interconnected Specialist Elective streams. You will also Want to know more? Go to: using telecommunication networks, undertake a final year project which www.ul.ie/courses/LM121.html Cloud Computing and the internet, develops skills in design, implementation, there has been a rapid growth in testing and reporting. Each student will security software and the electronic work with the guidance of an individual communications market. Companies, supervisor. The final year project will governments and research organisations help you to ‘pull together’ the skills and KEY FACT in Ireland and across the world are techniques that you have acquired actively seeking professionals to design, throughout the course. As a graduate of this course, manage and secure networks and you will be well placed to telecommunications systems. As with other UL courses, a Cooperative Education placement provides 30 weeks build the secure and safe The BSc in Mobile Communications and of industrial work experience. In this networks and systems of the Security Degree in UL is about teaching course, CoOp takes place in the second future, in addition to tackling you how to build secure systems to semester of 3rd year and through the web and computer crime. protect vital information, like bank summer break preceding 4th year. details and medical records. You will be equipped with the expertise to be a To find out more, go to www.ece.ul.ie

188 Mobile Communications and Security Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Cumarsáid Mhóibíleach agus Slandáil Entry Route LM121 Computing Technologies (Common Entry)

There are many possible careers Career available to graduates from this Opportunities programme. The knowledge and skills gained in this course are needed in all industries across Careers open to you with a public and private sectors and at degree in Mobile Communications both national and international and Security include: level. Employment opportunities exist in the development, • Computer programmer/ deployment, maintenance and software developer (who designs enhancement of secure networks. and builds new computer applications) For example - major • E-commerce/Web developer (who GRADUATE PROFILE multinationals need people builds the systems, like Amazon, with IT security skills to help Dermot Butterfield Facebook, e-Bay and Google protect their vital computer which allow everyone to use the systems, banks will employ them Internet for business and for fun) My official job title is Development as IT security experts, helping • IT/Networking project manager Analyst with BearingPoint Ireland to secure the vital data and (who specifies, designs and - a consulting practice with a networks that are their primary runs networking projects and large development group. The assets, and police forces need installations) best thing about my job is the people with skills in IT forensics • Network administrator/manager variety. Since I started here I have to help detect and prosecute (who keeps the computer worked on 2 completely different computer crime. Graduates networks running) projects. Each project was so with the skills provided by this • IT administrator/manager different that it was almost like programme will help to design (who runs or manages the IT starting a new job each time. and build the safer, more department in an organisation) There are a number of ways trustworthy computer systems • Network security analyst/ in which this job relates to my and networks of tomorrow. consultant (who designs and degree. My job can vary so much maintains computer systems from project to project that it which resist cyberattack) is necessary to have a broad • Computer crime consultant spectrum of skills. I feel that I (who assists in the detection and gained these vital skills during investigation of cybercrime) my time at UL. Most employers no • Advanced study and research longer look for graduates with just (developing the systems of the one skill. My degree gave me a future) great foundation in programming along with many other abilities, all of which I have applied in my new job.

I did my placement at Intel Communications Europe, Shannon. During the 8 months I spent there, I worked on a diverse range of projects that showed me just how much I had learned and how it could be applied in the ‘real world’. I also developed my own programs. In one case I developed a software tool that was implemented in every lab in the global Intel structure, for which Intel gave me an award. My CoOp was the defining moment of my time in UL.

189 LM122 Creative Media and Interaction Design Common Entry NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sna Meáin Chruthaitheacha agus Dearadh Idirghníomhaíochta

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established Examination will be offered at UL Leaving Certificate (or an approved following the Leaving Certificate results Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six for those students who did not achieve Course Contact: subjects which must include: the Mathematics requirement. Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Giuseppe Torre Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four We welcome applications from mature Phone: +353 (0) 61 23 4611 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must students. Mature applicants must apply Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another through the Central Applications Office language, and English. (CAO) by 1 February.

Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade O3/H7 in Mathematics. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Email: [email protected] www.ul.ie/admissions

About you The BSc in Music, Media & Performance What you will study Technology develops the technical This course may suit you if: and creative skills required to be These two programs require three years • You are interested in the digital audio successful media practitioners in both of study in addition to the one year for and video art industry the music, video and media industries. LM122. Creative Media and Interaction • You are keen to know how digital The aim of the programme is to equip Design offers exposure to a variety of technologies are used and how they students with the ability to make a subjects relating to different areas of can make a difference in people’s lives; significant contribution to the continuing computing, art and interaction. Our • You would like to combine highly development and growth of the media well-equipped and modern laboratories technological skills with artistic and arts, media industries and more will enable you to acquire the practical creative endeavour broadly across other sectors that use experience and skills, with confidence. • You are interested in developing digital media technologies for creative creative ideas into new interactive applications. You will follow a common first semester products; programme of study, and then you will • You enjoy learning about the latest The B.Sc. in Digital Media Design specify your preference for one of the advances that inform the digital arts develops the technical, creative and above two courses. In the event that a domain analytical skills needed to be successful programme is over-subscribed, places • You are interested in gaining technical media practitioners in both the Irish will be allocated based on UL exam expertise in digital media development, and global digital media industries. The performance. but want to integrate technical design of digital media for human use is a knowledge with social and design crucial skill in contemporary society: How understanding to design the content and interaction for websites? How to improve the usability Why study Creative Media and and usefulness of portable devices? Interaction Design at UL? How to design a new killer app for smart phones? How to create new ways to This programme allows you to take a engage and connect people through the variety of subjects centred on a human use of interactive technologies? approach to computing technologies before deciding to choose a specific course. On entry into the Creative Media and Interaction Design programme, two different B.Sc. courses will be open to you as follows: • Music Media and Performance Technology • Digital Media Design

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Career Opportunities

The career opportunities will depend primarily on the BSc course chosen by you, typical areas are:

Music Media & Performance Technology: Multimedia Programmer-Artist; Software Developer for Digital Art Applications; Sound and Video Engineer; Video Editor; Audio- Visual Post Production; Radio and Television Broadcasting; Audio- Visual Artist; Researcher in Media, Music and Visuals

Digital Media Design: Interaction Designer; User Experience Designer; Web Designer; Social Media Specialist; User Interface Designer; Usability Specialist; Multimedia Developer; Multimedia Project Coordinator; Design Consultant; Interaction Design Researcher.

Both courses offer attractive postgraduate options, both nationally and internationally, leading to Masters and PhDs awards.

“A degree course for those with a passion for KEY FACT media, art and This programme allows you technology. to take a variety of subjects centered on a human approach to computing technologies, before deciding to choose a specific course.

191 Digital Media Design Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i nDearadh do na Meáin Dhigiteacha Entry Route LM122 Creative Media and Interaction Design (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you • Producing screen-based content with creative software (e.g. Adobe, Course Contact: Digital Media Design could be for you if Processing, Sketch, Final Cut Pro) you want to combine both your creative • Building interactive objects with Dr Nora Ó Murchú and technical sides. It will provide you physical computing (e.g. Arduino, Tel: 00 353 61 233629 with the skills to think critically about Raspberry Pi) technology and to understand how • Exploring interactive programming Email: [email protected] design impacts people. (e.g. Processing, HTML, Javascript).

Admissions: Why study Digital Media Design What you will study at UL? Tel: 00 353 61 202015 The BSc in Digital Media Design is Email: [email protected] The future of design is digital. Whether a unique course that provides its it’s a watch that tracks every step students with a combination of essential www.ul.ie/admissions you take or sensors embedded in our skills for thinking, understanding and clothing: every part of our lives are designing FOR people WITH technology. shaped by technology. The degree Graduates emerge with the critical and in Digital Media Design provides you creative expertise to design meaningful with the skills and knowledge to think interactions for people. The course creatively about how we interact with is offered full time over four years, the technologies that surround us and to includes an industry placement and develop designs that are people-centred focuses on how to design through an in innovative ways. iterative practice of experimentation and Online reflection The field of Interaction Design and User Experience is always evolving. Topics include: The Student Experience The degree in Digital Media Design will • User-Centred Design provide you with the skills to design • Participatory Design engaging interactive experiences for • Product Design users with technologies. You will work • Mobile App Design with real-world design cases and gain • Physical Computing insight into the industry from our design • Coding partners, as well as cultural and civic • Sociology of People and Media organisations. • Prototyping and User Research

Working as an Interaction Designer By the end of this course you will have Course Description means continuously evolving with the skills and insight to design meaningful needs of users and developments in experiences and interactions with emerging technologies - this requires technologies, tools that centre around critical and creative thinking. people.

We help you develop essential skills to More information on identify and respond to people’s needs, www.ul.ie/courses/LM122.html using a number of people-centred design methods. We help our students Course Site: www.dmd.csis.ul.ie to understand what people want and Student Work: www.dmd-ul.tumblr.com Want to know more? Go to: how to design suitable interfaces and www.ul.ie/courses/LM122.html interactions with technologies. We encourage creativity and reflective design by teaching research skills and supporting students in active research projects. We develop designers who KEY FACT can explore existing and emerging technologies in a meaningful way. Our Digital design is an exciting students have access to cutting edge Follow-On Study hardware, software and the support of fusion of product design, expert lecturers and technicians, for Related postgraduate courses at UL graphic design, computer multiple purposes including: include; coding and user research. • Prototyping apps on mobile platforms • MA/MSc in Interactive Media (e.g. Arduino) • MA/MSc in Art & Technology

192 Digital Media Design Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i nDearadh do na Meáin Dhigiteacha Entry Route LM122 Creative Media and Interaction Design (Common Entry)

Career Opportunities

Having a degree in Digital Media Design opens you to a broad selection of careers in industry including:

• Interaction Designer • User Experience Designer • User Interface Designer • usability Expert GRADUATE PROFILE STUDENT PROFILE • Digital Product Designer • Design Consultant Daniel Beere Colin Doherty • Service Designer • Frontend UI Designer I chose to study Digital Media Digital Media Design focuses on • User Researcher Design at UL as I wanted to work new media industry perspectives, • Design Ethnography as a graphic or web designer, teaching students how to use but this course teaches you that industry standard applications, Graduates from the programme design goes far beyond the pixels but also teaching creativity and will be equipped with the you see on the screen. In choosing understanding. The main focus capabilities to prototype new this course, you will be given is on interaction design, but interactions with technology, an insight into many areas of people who also love videography, understand how to include people digital media and encouraged to photography and graphic design in the design process, use a variety discover what really interests you. find themselves a welcome home of digital media to communicate in DMD! ideas and have the critical As a frontend developer, I work capacity to shape our digital with UX and UI designers and One of my favourite subjects future. many others, to build websites. on the course is Digital Video UX designers research and Fundamentals which has become determine the best way to lay a great passion of mine. The skills out a website, UI designers style I learned in this area proved to be it and then we develop it with very useful when I was on CoOp code so people can access the and I was given the opportunity to site on the Internet. This has film and edit videos, which went grown to be more than just a on to win international awards. With a degree in career as it is also my interest “ and a very keen hobby, so do I went on CoOp to the SAP Digital Media Design what interests you... it makes Apphaus in Dublin as a User working so much more fun! Experience intern. The Apphaus is you can work in a new generation office, which is built around team work in a highly industry as an collaborative, flexible and creative environment. This placement Interaction designer, benefited me greatly as I was given a project for myself in which User Experience I came up with my own problems Designer, Interface and solutions. The team I worked with were always willing to answer Designer, Service my questions, and under their guidance I learned a great deal. Designer, User The experience helped me build a solid foundation for my future Research, Usability career by improving my customer interview skills, which is exactly Consultant or a Digital what an interaction designer Product Designer. needs to do!

193 Music, Media and Performance Technology Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gCeol, na Meáin & Teicneolaíocht Léiriúcháin Entry Route LM122 Creative Media and Interaction Design (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you • Help you to acquire the expertise needed for you to take an active role in Course Contact: This programme might suit you if; the diverse field of digital media • You are interested in the digital audio • Support you in your development of a Tel: 00 353 61 202759 and video art industry critical and independent approach to Email: [email protected] • You enjoy learning about the latest problem solving that will help you to advances that inform the digital arts reach your full potential throughout domain your career Admissions: • You would like to combine highly • Enhance your capacity to learn Tel: 00 353 61 202015 technological skills with artistic and independently, by your own resources creative endeavour Email: [email protected] • You want to develop creative ideas with The course is one of a pair of sister www.ul.ie/admissions the support of the latest software and courses - the other being the BSc in hardware tools. Digital Media Design. These two courses offer different yet related perspectives Why study Music, Media and and training in digital media, while Performance Technology at UL? sharing modules and approaches. The BSc in Music, Media & Performance The BSc in Music, Media & Performance Technology is focussed on the technical Technology will develop the technical and principles and theory of digital media creative skills required to be successful and their creative use in video, music and media practitioners in both the music performance. and media industries. The programme Online involves both small group and individual What you will study tuition to help you to develop digital instrumental and media skills, as well The unique feature of this course is that Course Description as seminar, class and laboratory-based it focuses on training a new type of learning. The course emphasises the interdisciplinary graduate who combines principles and application of digital technological competence with artistic media practice. and creative endeavour. You will learn;

The aim of the programme is to equip you • The creative implementation of digital with degree level competence in music, media media and performance technologies. • The development of both audio-visual On graduation, you will be capable of software tools (programming) and of making a significant contribution to the real-time audio-visual performances Want to know more? Go to: continuing development and growth of (artistic skills) www.ul.ie/courses/LM122.html the Digital Arts, the Music Technology • Individual and small group practice is and Media industries and more broadly based around active practitioners; e.g. across other sectors that use digital musicians, composers, video artists, media technologies. video producers and directors KEY FACT • Mathematical and technical aspects of Facilities include professional grade electronic media, how people perceive digital recording studios, with a multimedia sound and image If you are a creative composition suite and post production • The theory, principles and application individual with an interest facility based around industry standard of digital audio and video and the in music technology, visual hard disk recording systems (Pro Tools issues arising from these principles in arts and computers, then this and Logic Pro) and includes dedicated practice course might suit you. facilities for surround sound mixing and • Student-driven development of mastering. In addition to professional projects in directed study through grade video recorders and editing electives agreed with the course board, equipment, a new dedicated digital e.g. ethnomusicology and musicology media laboratory provides state of the art software and hardware for both audio To find out more, go to www.csis.ul.ie and video applications.

This programme will; • Give you expertise in music and video digital media technologies • Teach you the skills required for the creative use of music and video digital media

194 Music, Media and Performance Technology Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gCeol, na Meáin & Teicneolaíocht Léiriúcháin Entry Route LM122 Creative Media and Interaction Design (Common Entry)

Career Opportunities

Careers open to you with a degree in Music, Media and Performance Technology include: • Multimedia Programmer-Artist • Software Developer for Digital Art Applications • Sound and Video Engineer • Video Editor • Audio-Visual Post Production STUDENT PROFILE • Radio and Television Broadcasting • Audio-Visual Artist Leo Wolstenholme • Researcher in Media, Music and Visuals What interested me most about this course when I discovered it The programme prepares students was the potential to cover such a for careers in Audio and Video wide range of technologies such Technology and Arts. You will as audio production, graphic develop your knowledge within design, creative programming an academic setting where and video production, while still experimentation and creativity having opportunities to focus on are encouraged. Graduates will be whatever interests you most. equipped to create and develop interactive music and multimedia Personally I enjoy the audio projects. They will have acquired modules most as my area of a sophisticated understanding of This course will interest is music and audio the aesthetic and technical issues “ production. Advanced Audio involved. Production, which we covered in teach you about the second year, was great as it gave There is an increasing need for technical principles us the opportunity to use the graduates with the openness recording studio to record and to cross technical and artistic and theory of produce a band in a professional boundaries and develop the use studio setting. Having access to of computer technology in a digital media and the recording studios and film range of industries and services equipment is invaluable and such as recording, general media, their creative use provides great opportunities broadcasting and education. to further develop these skills in video, music and outside of the coursework. performance. I spent my Co-Op at Telegael in Spiddal, Co. Galway. Telegael are a production company for films and TV shows where I worked as Follow-On Study an audio technician. While there Our graduates learn a broad range I gained experience in editing of theory and practices in all digital sound effects and dialogue for media. They are prepared to do kids’ animations. This placement MA/MSc or PhD research in music provided me with many of the technology, video, performance and skills, knowledge and contacts interactive technologies, creative necessary for a career in the application design, human computer sound design and film industry. interaction and many other I became much more skilled in media-related courses. Related audio editing techniques and postgraduate courses at UL include: in Pro Tools, one of the leading • MA/MSc in Interactive Media audio editing softwares in the • MA/MSc in Art and Technology industry.

195 LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences Common Entry NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eolaíochtaí Bitheacha agus Ceimiceacha

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at OR grade O3/H7 in Mathematics the time of enrolment the established and grade H4 in one of the following: Refer to course web page Leaving Certificate (or an approved Agricultural Science, Applied Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Course Contact: subjects which must include: Physics with Chemistry. Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Dr Achim Schmalenberger Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Tel: 00 353 61 233775 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must Examination will be offered at UL include Mathematics, Irish or another following the Leaving Certificate results Email: language, and English. for those students who did not achieve [email protected] the Mathematics requirement. In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade H4 in Mathematics We welcome applications from mature Admissions: and a Grade O6/ H7 in any one of the students. Mature applicants must apply Tel: 00 353 61 202015 following: Agricultural Science, Biology, through the Central Applications Office Email: [email protected] Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Physics (CAO) by 1 February. www.ul.ie/admissions with Chemistry, Technology, Design and Communication Graphics/Technical Drawing.

About you • Industrial Biochemistry • Environmental Science KEY FACT Are you interested in Science? Would you • Pharmaceutical and Industrial like to understand how living things work, Chemistry The course is accredited by evolve and function at the molecular • Bioscience the Institute of Chemistry of or cellular level? Are you interested in a career that can really make a practical Having selected LM123 Biological and Ireland and the Royal Society contribution to helping address the Chemical Sciences you will be requested of Chemistry (RSC) with challenges that presently face the world, to rank the degree programmes in order graduates eligible for RSC for example, the discovery of new drugs of your preference during Semester 2. In Chartered Chemist status. to fight disease, inventing new materials the event that a programme is over- for biomedical devices, developing subscribed, places will be allocated greener systems to protect the quality based on UL exam performance. of our environment? Do you want a challenging career and one tailored to The B.Sc. Industrial Biochemistry meet the needs of a wide spectrum of focuses upon the study of living cells employers? Then this programme might (or components of living cells) and the be for you. medical/industrial applications of such substances. It is designed to prepare Why study Biological and you for a career in biotechnology and “Students entering Chemical Sciences at UL? allied industries, and has a very strong the programme employment record. Science requires a fundamental The B.Sc. Environmental Science will understanding of the key areas of will take specific provide you with a strong scientific biology and chemistry and the LM123 understanding of environmental issues modules in areas of Biological and Chemical Sciences at the at local, national and global level and will University of Limerick offers prospective give you a full knowledge of technological chemistry, biology, students an opportunity to develop a and management methods available maths and physics. core competency in both scientific areas to help improve the quality of our in their first year at University. Entrants environment. joining UL through the LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences programme In the B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical & will subsequently have an opportunity Industrial Chemistry fundamental and to advance their studies in one of four applied aspects of organic, inorganic, specialised degree programmes, physical, analytical chemistry and

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materials chemistry are covered as well subsequent degree options outlined as key chemical engineering topics. This above, industrial work experience over degree programme qualifies you for an eight month period is provided Career employment in a variety of professional through a relevant work placement careers in the pharmaceutical and as part of the Cooperative Education Opportunities chemical sectors. The course is programme. There are many benefits to accredited by the Institute of Chemistry this programme for the student including The career opportunities will depend of Ireland and the Royal Society of the opportunity to apply academic primarily on the BSc course chosen Chemistry (RSC) with graduates eligible knowledge to the work environment as by you, typical careers are: for RSC Chartered Chemist status. well as developing many important skills including teamwork, problem- solving Industrial Biochemistry With the B.Sc. in Biosciences degree and communication skills. It also provides Biochemist, Teacher, Quality the emphasis is on cell biology and the student with very valuable work Assurance Manager, Scientific molecular medicine. Ireland is one of experience which increases their future Researcher, Patent Agent the leading international locations for graduate employment prospects. the Life Science industry, which spans Environmental Science biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical What you will study Environmental Officer, devices and biotechnology. Biosciences is Environmental Laboratory Scientist, extremely important to Ireland’s economy Students entering the programme will Environmental Consultant, and its future growth. undertake specific modules in the areas Environmental Auditor, Water of chemistry, biology, maths and physics. Conservation Officer, Water Quality The degree would provide an excellent As the subsequent degree programme Scientist foundation for students considering choices focus heavily on biology or application to graduate entry medical chemistry (or a combination of both), the Pharmaceutical and Industrial school or to a post-graduate career in biology and chemistry subjects taken in Chemistry Bioscience/Life Sciences area. LM123 are designed to facilitate students Chemist, Industrial Chemist, in developing a fundamental competency Environmental Chemist, Chemical Underpinning the LM123 Biological and in these areas. In conjunction with these Process Engineering, Quality Chemical Sciences programme are core scientific modules, there will also be Assurance Manager. two very important student facilities. an interesting set of modules designed The first is access to the Science & to give students a clear understanding Bioscience Maths Learning Support Centres which of the key areas and content of the Graduates of the programme will be offers all students an opportunity to subsequent degree programme well positioned to gain employment further enhance their scientific and options of industrial biochemistry, in Ireland’s rapidly growing high mathematical knowledge in the core pharmaceutical & industrial chemistry, tech Life Science industry. scientific areas. Secondly, in all of the biosciences and environmental science.

197 Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gCeimic Chógaisíochta agus Thionsclaíoch Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you Typical duties of our graduates include:

Course Contact: Are you interested in a career that can • Drug discovery and synthesis really make a practical contribution • Formulation and production of active Prof Kevin M Ryan to helping address the challenges ingredients for medicines Tel: 00 353 61 213167 that presently face the world, e.g. the • Scale-up of drug synthesis from the discovery of new drugs to fight disease, laboratory to the production plant Email: [email protected] or inventing new materials for biomedical • Laboratory quality analysis of devices? pharmaceuticals Admissions: • Developing innovative processes Have you a flair for science and for making chemicals and Tel: 00 353 61 202015 technology and would like to use these pharmaceuticals Email: [email protected] talents in a well-paid, intellectually • Quality assurance, validation and satisfying and productive career as a regulatory compliance e.g. FDA www.ul.ie/admissions professional chemist? If so, then this may licensing be the programme for you. • Pollution monitoring/control and environmental remediation Why study Pharmaceutical and • Chemical investigative work Industrial Chemistry at UL? e.g. forensic analysis or process troubleshooting The Pharmaceutical & Industrial Chemistry degree course qualifies you for Answers to frequently asked employment in a variety of professional questions: Online careers in the pharmaceuticals and chemicals sector. • Honours Maths is NOT an entry requirement - ordinary level B3 The Student Experience A number of features of the course Maths will see you through the structure ensure that you are well course if you have a C3 in any prepared for the challenges of a higher level Science subject; position in these fields immediately on • Chemistry is NOT an entry graduation. Fundamental and applied requirement - you would have to do aspects of organic, inorganic, physical some catching up, however, in the and analytical chemistry are covered as first year. well as key chemical engineering topics. What you will study In addition, you will spend eight months Course Description as a full-time paid employee of a The first year of the course deals with pharmaceutical or chemical company foundation material in a variety of during the work placement period (called science subjects: chemistry, physics, Cooperative Education) in the third mathematics, information technology. year of the programme. The course is In the second semester of year one and accredited by the Institute of Chemistry throughout year two, the focus is on of Ireland and the Royal Society of the fundamental aspects of organic, Chemistry (RSC) with graduates eligible inorganic, physical and analytical for RSC Chartered Chemist status. chemistry. Applied and advanced subjects as well as the main chemical Want to know more? Go to: There are significant employment engineering topics are covered in years www.ul.ie/courses/LM123.html prospects for our graduates in three and four. companies involved in the production, by chemical means, of numerous other The Cooperative Education placement items and goods that are essential to occurs in year three from early January modern living: to the end of August.

KEY FACT • Food production and processing You will conduct a research project • Fuels (including non-fossil, renewable during your final year. In some cases, this The course is accredited by fuels) may involve continuing some work from the Institute of Chemistry of • Polymers and plastics your Cooperative Education placement, • Computer components (including or perhaps working with a postgraduate Ireland and the Royal Society microchips and integrated circuits) research team on a topical research of Chemistry (RSC) with • Synthetic fibres e.g. Lycra® project. graduates eligible for RSC Chartered Chemist status.

198 Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gCeimic Chógaisíochta agus Thionsclaíoch Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry)

Career Our graduates work in a wide range Opportunities of employment sectors such as: • Pharmaceuticals/drug production • Clean chemical technologies Careers open to you with a degree • Renewable fuels and sustainable in Pharmaceutical and Industrial energy generation Chemistry include; • Paints, plastics & textiles • Chemist • Drug discovery and development • Industrial Chemist • Mineral and metal processing • Environmental Chemist • Chemical quality control & validation • Chemical Process Engineer • Electronic materials and • Quality Assurance Manager components

Coming from the longest STUDENT PROFILE established applied chemistry programme in Ireland, our Killian Stokes graduates have an extremely good reputation with employers. Follow-On Study If you have a keen interest in Over 95% work locally in Ireland, chemistry, this is the degree for you! Numerous opportunities exist for in jobs that are well paid and As well as the interesting laboratory students that have graduated from largely sustainable. Graduates work, the course offers refreshing, the programme at the appropriate have progressed to leadership new ways of learning. I enjoy level. Funded postgraduate research positions occupying roles such as the fact that we study topics work to Masters or PhD level at UL Plant Manager, Process Manager, which are at the forefront of or at other universities worldwide, Research Director through to the chemical industry including specialist taught MSc’s, and Managing Director positions in the various analytical methods and professional add-on/conversion chemicals and pharmaceutical nanotechnology. courses (e.g. a Graduate Diploma in industry in Ireland and Chemical Engineering) are among internationally. Our graduates enjoy Co-Op at UL offers a fantastic the more popular options. recognition as qualified chemists by opportunity to get first-hand professional bodies within Ireland, industrial experience as part of your To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/~ces the EU, and worldwide. degree. On my placement, I worked at Bristol-Myers Squibb Cruiserath in Dublin where I was assigned many varied tasks and projects. I thrived on the level of responsibility given to me as a student on Co-Op and felt I gained excellent experience in this field of pharmaceuticals. Some of the work I was assigned called for analytical skills and I had the opportunity to present my results and findings to management, which further improved my organisational and communication skills.

199 Industrial Biochemistry Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Bhithchemic Thionsclaíoch Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you samples, for example measurement of hormone levels in blood or pesticide Course Contact: • Are you interested in biological levels in water) sciences and wish to delve deeper? Prof. Tewfik Soulimane • Would you like to understand how living In addition to these a number of other Tel: 00 353 61 234133 things work, evolve and function at the relevant subjects are also undertaken, molecular level? including computing, chemistry, maths Email: [email protected] • Do you want to prepare for a future and bioinformatics. where molecular biology will be at the Admissions: coalface of human endeavour? What you will study Then this course might be for you. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 The programme is of four years duration. Email: [email protected] Why study Industrial The first year provides you with the Biochemistry at UL? required academic foundation in: www.ul.ie/admissions • Biology The B.Sc. in Industrial Biochemistry is a • Introductory industrial biochemistry degree programme in biotechnology. • Computing It focuses upon the study of living cells • Chemistry (or components of living cells) and the • Mathematics medical/industrial applications of such • Introductory physics substances. It is designed to prepare you for a career in biotechnology and The second year builds upon these allied industries, and has a very strong fundamentals, introducing you to Online employment record. courses in: • Biochemistry Examples of traditional biotechnological • Microbial technology The Student Experience processes include the use of • Bioprocess technology microorganisms to produce alcohol or • Analytical sciences antibiotics. Examples of more modern biotechnological processes include the During the third and fourth years you will use of genetic engineering to produce undertake additional modules in protein based drugs (e.g. interferons), biochemistry, genetic engineering, engineered plants, which are drought or microbial technology, diagnostics, pesticide resistant or transgenic animals applied immunology and bioinformatics. displaying some novel characteristic, In the final year, a stream of elective such as faster growth. modules allows you to specialise in Course Description topics such as Biomaterials (new The core subjects studied include: materials in the medical device industry), • Biochemistry (study of the structure entrepreneurship and other business and biological function of cellular options. A project, which is undertaken molecules such as proteins and DNA, throughout the final year, allows a and how these molecules interact to problem to be analysed in depth and, form living cells) if you’re interested in postgraduate • Industrial Biochemistry (study of the research, gives you the opportunity to applications of biological molecules carry out an exploratory investigation of for medical, industrial, environmental, a potential research topic. Want to know more? Go to: agricultural or analytical purposes) www.ul.ie/courses/LM123.html • Microbial Technology (study of the During the spring semester of year biology and uses of bacteria, fungi, 3 and the subsequent summer, a yeast and viruses) period of Cooperative Education • Genetic Engineering (identification, (student placement in industry) gives isolation, engineering and expression you experience of the practice and of genes in order to gain new insights application of industrial biochemistry in into gene function or for the generation a working environment. Such relevant of gene-mediated industrial/medical industrial experience, gained either at products) home or abroad, has proven particularly • Bioprocess Technology (aspects beneficial to students seeking of industrial-scale biotechnology employment in industry after completing manufacturing/processing) their studies. • Analytical Science (methods and techniques used to detect and quantify To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/~ces biological molecules/chemicals in

200 Industrial Biochemistry Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Bhithchemic Thionsclaíoch Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry)

By the end of the course

You will have a deep knowledge of the Follow-On Study concepts, facts and technologies that underpin industrial biochemistry. These Our graduates have a good areas include biochemistry, microbiology, understanding of Biochemistry genetic engineering, biotechnology and related subjects, allowing and biochemical engineering. From further study to MSc and PhD levels here you will be very well placed to gain in various areas of science and employment directly in industry, or go on engineering. to further studies, either within Ireland or internationally.

STUDENT PROFILE Lorraine Quinn Career For my Co-op placement, I went “This programme Opportunities to Astellas, a pharmaceutical company in Killorglin, Co. Kerry. focuses upon the It was an experience I will never Careers open to you with a degree forget for all the right reasons! I study of living cells in Industrial Biochemistry include; was placed in the QC Microbiology (or components of • Biochemist lab for the eight months which I • Teacher thoroughly enjoyed. Microbiology is living cells) and the • Quality Assurance Manager one of my favourite topics to study • Scientific Researcher and prior to co-op I had completed medical/industrial • Patent Agent two microbiology-based modules. Because of that, I was in some way applications of Previous graduates have been prepared to improve my knowledge appointed to roles in areas such as of microorganisms rather than such substances. quality, production and R&D in the learning everything from scratch. following industries; • Pharmaceutical While at Astellas, I gained a • Diagnostics wealth of work experience. I was • Medical devices responsible for a media preparatory • Brewing area and got the chance to further • Industrial enzyme/ natural products develop my communication, • Food/dairy leadership and teamwork skills. I • Clinical biochemistry (e.g. hospital/ met some great people who helped private testing labs) me to enhance my understanding • Scientific civil service of microbiology and increase my • Teaching/lecturing knowledge of the subject. It also • University/government research gave me the opportunity to carry • Technical (scientific) writing/editing out important Quality Control • Patent Office tasks on a daily basis. This co-op placement has most definitely While many of our students go provided me with the necessary directly into employment after skills to impress a future employer graduating, some continue their and to hopefully land a career in studies at postgraduate level, the biopharmaceutical sector! gaining masters degrees or doctorates in a range of subject disciplines.

201 Environmental Science Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eolaíocht Chomhshaoil Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you • Clean Technology - the use of cleaner technologies and processes Course Contact: • Are you interested in Science? to minimise the negative impacts of • Are you concerned about the quality technology on the environment Dr Tom O’Dwyer of our environment? • Waste Management - study of Tel: 00 353 61 202691 • Would you like a career helping the physical methodologies and to make improvements to our techniques for dealing with increasing Email: [email protected] environment for the benefit of this levels of waste generated by the and future generations? manufacturer and consumer Admissions: • Do you want a challenging career • Health & Safety - a complementary and one tailored to meet the needs area to environmental science which Tel: 00 353 61 202015 of a wide spectrum of employers? specifically deals with significant Email: [email protected] Then perhaps you should study health and safety issues both in Environmental Science at UL. the workplace and in outdoor www.ul.ie/admissions environments. Why study Environmental Science at UL? What you will study Maintaining both the quality of life and The degree programme is four years in a clean and healthy environment is duration. Early modules are concerned now a major concern of Government, with building up your understanding employers, non-governmental of science relevant to the environment organisations and citizens. The EU now (biology, ecology, chemistry, computing, Online has a very comprehensive environmental maths and physics). The basic policy, and as a Member State, Ireland concepts used in these subjects are is obliged to act in accordance with this applied to specific environmental The Student Experience policy. science applications. Later modules in the programme focus on the areas More stringent environmental of environmental management, requirements are being placed on environmental technology, environmental industry and community in areas such as impact assessment, waste management, energy usage, waste minimisation, waste environmental monitoring and health & management, recycling, water and air safety. quality. Consequently, there is a strong demand for graduates with a scientific In the third year, the University organises understanding of environmental and Cooperative Education for all students. Course Description health and safety issues, together with This is a period of approximately a full knowledge of technological and eight months of paid employment for management methods available to help you in a position which is relevant to improve the quality of our environment. environmental science. This placement What makes Environmental Science at benefits you in a number of ways in that it the University of Limerick distinctive is • Facilitates you in applying its relevance to industry and business, techniques and knowledge acquired through a focus on environmental in the University to the workplace technology, environmental management environment and health & safety in the workplace. • Provides you with significant Want to know more? Go to: environmental experience which may www.ul.ie/courses/LM123.html You will be provided with a strong be of help when seeking a position on foundation in biology, chemistry graduation and ecology, and with an in-depth • Gives you the opportunity to work as knowledge in environmental technology, part of a team to solve real problems in environmental management, the workplace. conservation and waste management. In the final year of the programme you The main areas of study will include; will undertake a research project in some • Environmental Science - the aspect of environmental science. The application of the fundamental project is supervised by an academic sciences to environmental issues member of staff with specific expertise in • Environmental Management - how the area and the project runs over both strategies can be developed and semesters. implemented in protecting all aspects of the environment To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/~ces

202 Environmental Science Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eolaíocht Chomhshaoil Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry)

STUDENT PROFILE Peter Shone You“ will be provided with a strong foundation I decided to come to UL because in biology, chemistry and ecology, and with of all the facilities, particularly the 50m pool, where I instantly joined an in-depth knowledge in environmental the swimming and water polo technology, environmental management, club and have competed for the university at many levels. conservation and waste management.

The Environmental Science course gives an insight into the quality of the environment and what we can do to make improvements Career Follow-On Study for the benefit of the world. This course would be ideal if you are the Opportunities A number of graduates have type of person who enjoys science gone on to pursue taught M.Sc. programmes in key areas such as and interacting with nature - we Careers open to you with a degree Geographic Information Systems study a number of subjects that in Environmental Science include; (GIS), environmental engineering, involve taking samples from the • Environmental Officer environmental impact assessment air and rivers. In the first two • Environmental Laboratory Scientist (EIA) and clean technology. Other years, we covered a lot of biology • Environmental Consultant graduates have also pursued M.Sc/ and chemistry. In years 3 and • Environmental Auditor Ph.D by research at the University 4, we moved more towards the • Water Conservation Officer of Limerick and also at other technology that can be used to • Water Quality Scientist help improve the quality of the international centres of research excellence including the Universities environment around us. In third UL graduates are employed in these of Copenhagen, Mississippi State year, we also did an 8 month work roles in areas such as; in the US, Monash in Australia and placement that really gives you an • Chemical & Biotechnology industry Waterloo in Canada. idea of what it will be like to work in • Energy generation this area after you graduate. • Electronics manufacture • Environmental Protection industries On my co-op placement I learnt the • Transport Sector importance of project management • Construction / Mining industries KEY FACT and working towards deadlines, • Environmental Consultancy as well as having the benefit of companies What makes Environmental working on a multi-skilled team to • Local Authorities Science at the University achieve specific tasks. I felt that • Environmental Protection Agency this experience has helped prepare of Limerick distinctive is its me for the world of work and so has relevance to industry and increased my employability. So, if business, through a focus on you enjoy science, nature and have environmental technology, a view on helping to make the world environmental management a better place to live in, then this is the course for you! and health & safety in the workplace.

203 Bioscience Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eolaíocht Bhitheach Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you

Course Contact: Are you interested in Science? Are you Cell communication and regulation - interested in the ways which a body covers basic cell structure, the principles Dr. Jakki Cooney protects itself against infection? How of the cell cycle and cell division, the Tel: 00 353 61 202431 microbes impact both positively and control of living processes by genetic negatively on health? Would you like mechanisms, and cell communication Email: [email protected] to find out more about the internal systems workings of cells – how they are built, Admissions: communicate and divide? Are you Cell and molecular biology of the interested in using this knowledge immune system - examines the principles Tel: 00 353 61 202015 to develop new strategies for new of self and non-self-recognition and Email: [email protected] medicines? If so, the Biosciences degree how these mechanisms are involved at UL might be for you. in immunity and how aberrant self- www.ul.ie/admissions regulation contributes to allergy and Why study Bioscience at UL? autoimmunity

The Bioscience degree merges studies Current trends in biotechnology and of cell biology, molecular biology, regenerative medicine – presents and immunology with a focus on concepts such as ‘cell-on-a-chip’ molecular medicine. Ireland is one of technologies, tissue regeneration, new the leading international locations for medicines, and new molecular analysis the Life Science industry, which spans techniques. biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices and biotechnology and the Pharmacology and drug development – degree is designed to align with these presents the biology behind drug target “Bioscience merges areas. The course includes specialist choice, drug screening techniques and guest lectures by members of the the different classes of drugs, including the study of cell external BioPharma community giving protein based drugs. the students a state-of-the-art insight biology, molecular into this exciting field. Cancer mechanisms, therapeutics and biology and molecular medicine – examines cell cycle What you will study controls in relation to cancer biology, and immunology with a use of modern molecular technologies in Students will undertake specific modules targeting cancer and other diseases. focus on molecular in the area of chemistry, biology, maths and physics in the first year. Advanced cell and molecular biology – medicine. Subsequently, the Bioscience programme examines cellular structures (organelles, will provide you with a strong foundation cytoskeleton, molecular motors), key in the understanding of biochemical cellular processes (trafficking, motility, systems and microbial technology. With apoptosis), systems biology of organisms tailored contributions from industry and extracting meaningful data from speakers, the degree specific modules large data sets will instruct students on host-microbe interactions, immunobiology, new Host microbe interactions – presents the KEY FACT therapeutic approaches, cell biology & key strategies microbes use to establish cancer, and advance molecular biology – both beneficial and non-beneficial This Bioscience degree ‘omics’ & bioinformatics. interactions with the host and the impact of these on health. will provide you with a Core modules include: strong foundation in Microbiology and immunology – an The course includes significant the understanding of introduction to the components of laboratory based training and an biochemical systems and microorganisms and the host immune independent research project. In addition microbial technology. systems and how they interact the student will be placed in industry for eight months, giving real-world experience and an introduction to the BioPharma/industrial community.

204 Bioscience Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eolaíocht Bhitheach Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry)

Career Opportunities

Bioscience is extremely important to Ireland’s economy and its future growth. Graduates of the programme will be well positioned to gain employment in Ireland’s rapidly growing high tech Life Science industry.

Follow-On Study

The degree would provide an excellent foundation for students considering application to graduate entry medical school or to a post- graduate career in Bioscience/Life Sciences area.

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COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold the A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Refer to course web page established Leaving Certificate (or an Examination will be offered at UL approved equivalent) with a minimum of following the Leaving Certificate results Course Length: 4 Years six subjects which must include: for those students who did not achieve Course Contact: the Mathematics requirement. Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Dr. Alan Hegarty Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four We welcome applications from mature Tel: 00 353 61 202291 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must students. Mature applicants must apply Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another through the Central Applications Office language, and English. (CAO) by 1 February.

Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold a Tel: 00 353 61 202015 minimum grade H3 in Mathematics. Email: [email protected] www.ul.ie/admissions

About you Why study Mathematics at UL? You like mathematics and are good at In UL the focus is on applied it. You are interested in a career that mathematics, not in the sense of involves Mathematics, but may also be the Leaving Certificate Applied “Mathematics is interested in Physics or Economics. Mathematics syllabus, but rather in used to explain, to the sense of mathematics being used What you will study to solve problems that arise in science, engineering, industry, finance or society. understand and In the first semester, you will study Applied mathematical modelling is ideally to improve calculus, linear algebra and computer a philosophy of asking, and trying to programming and can choose from a understand, how things work. A problem a problem or selection of other modules, including or phenomenon of some sort occurs physics and economics, before deciding outside mathematics and mathematics phenomenon that whether to pursue a degree in is used to explain, to understand and • Mathematical Sciences ideally to improve it. occurs outside • Mathematics and Physics; or • Economics and Mathematical mathematics. Sciences.

The choice of programme needs to be made before the end of the first semester; there is no restriction on this choice, except that to continue with Mathematics and Physics you must take a physics module in the first semester, and similarly to continue with Economics and Mathematical Sciences you must take an economics module in the first semester. It is possible to select modules which leave all three options open for the second semester.

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including production planning, Career quality control and research and Opportunities development of new products.

Mathematics and Physics: The career opportunities will Physicist, meteorologist; patent depend primarily on the BSc agent; planetary scientist; course chosen by you. Graduates acoustical physicist; teacher. of UL Mathematics courses have successfully developed careers in Economics and Mathematical the following employment areas: Sciences: Economist; statistician; market Mathematical Sciences: research analyst; securities trader; Research; teaching; financial investment banking analyst; health services including accounting, policy planner; international trade lending analysis and investment specialist; demographer; banking; analysis; data analysis including civil service; actuarial services, market research, demographics education including teaching and and medical research; software research. development; manufacturing

207 Mathematical Sciences Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eolaíocht Mhatamaiticiúil Entry Route LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you Mathematics The mathematics stream is aimed at Course Contact: If you like maths and you aren’t totally giving you a rounded appreciation of certain what career you want to pursue mathematics and the ability to approach Dr. Kevin Hayes eventually, this might be a good course problem solving with a mathematical Tel: 00 353 61 202388 choice for you. Mathematical skills are mind. It develops the analytical skills highly valued by employers and are acquired in the first two years using Email: [email protected] easily transferable, so Mathematical mathematical modelling of real world Sciences with its three options is the problems. Topics covered include linear Admissions: perfect way to study something you like, algebra, fluid mechanics, dynamical while having a chance to think about systems, mathematical modelling and Tel: 00 353 61 202015 your eventual career choice. numerical solution of partial differential Email: [email protected] equations, perturbation methods and stochastic differential equations. www.ul.ie/admissions Why study Mathematical Sciences at UL? Statistics Statistics deals with the collection, The programme is suited to students presentation, and analysis of data with an aptitude for mathematics who application areas include marketing, are interested in applying mathematics product development and testing, to problem solving in the real world. finance, economics, sociology, medicine, It is designed to provide a broad and the experimental sciences. Topics mathematical training that will allow covered range from the mathematical Online you to work in any environment that basis of statistics through to the use requires strong analytical and problem of computers in the analysis of large The Student Experience solving skills. The first two years of study sets of data. The courses in this option are used to introduce students to many include stochastic processes, statistical core fundamental mathematical tools. inference, data analysis, experimental In years three and four of the programme design, quality control, time series you will have the option of specialising analysis, stochastic differential equations in mathematics, statistics or computing. and operations research. The programme also provides a theoretical grounding for students who Computing wish to pursue postgraduate studies. The aim of this stream is to develop your understanding of the mathematical What you will study foundation of computing and to Course Description provide you with practical skills in the The programme is full time, of four development of software systems. The years in duration. It includes a period courses in this option include systems of Cooperative Education during the analysis, data mining, algorithms, spring and summer of the third year of database systems and intelligent the course where the skills that you have systems. acquired are applied in an appropriate workplace. The first two years of the You will undertake a project in your course provide a foundation in a broad final year that reflects your area of range of areas including calculus, specialisation and, if possible, your Want to know more? Go to: statistics, linear algebra, discrete Cooperative Education experience. www.ul.ie/courses/LM124.html mathematics, operations research, To find out more, email [email protected] mechanics, computer science and mathematical modelling.

There is also an elective pair of modules KEY FACT in the first year in either (a) Computer Science or This programme is (b) Economics or designed to provide a broad (c) Finance/Accounting or mathematical training that (d) Physics. will allow you to work in any The third and fourth years of the environment that requires programme give you the opportunity to strong analytical and specialise in one of the following options: problem solving skills.

208 Mathematical Sciences Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eolaíocht Mhatamaiticiúil Entry Route LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the programme have been in considerable demand by industry, commerce and government to apply their analytical and computing skills in areas such as:

• Data analysis including market research, demographics and GRADUATE PROFILE medical research STUDENT PROFILE • Financial services including accounting, lending analysis and Kevin Brosnan Bobby Reidy investment analysis • Teaching This course offered me a great A Day in the Life of... an • Software development opportunity to become educated Analytics Consultant • Manufacturing including in a wide range of mathematical production planning, quality skills. Every module throughout My typical day can vary a lot. I’m control and research and the four years has challenged me responsible for working on small development of new products. in a unique way and developed mathematical projects for clients as • Physical modelling in industry or core skills which are required in the well as travelling all over the UK and at a university workplace for mathematicians and Ireland to give training courses on statisticians. how to use mathematical software for their needs. For my co-op work placement, I was employed by Accenture in Dublin. During my time in UL, my co-op Accenture are a global consultancy work placement was a brilliant firm with 250,000 employees. experience in every way. I chose I worked on the Accenture Analytics to go abroad and UL arranged for team who specialise in fraud and me to work with Philips Healthcare non-compliance for a wide array of in The Netherlands. I worked as a companies ranging from financial Data Analysis Intern as part of the institutions to utility providers Logistics and Optimisation team. and government departments. My role was to help my supervisor My placement offered me the in finding cost-saving opportunities opportunity to use skills and by analysing the transport of knowledge that I had developed replacement medical parts around in college and apply that to real the world. On my placement I life problems in large businesses. learned valuable data manipulation I developed basic office skills and skills, improved my ability to present vastly improved my interpersonal results to colleagues and also the skills, which will be of huge benefit as inter-personal skills needed to I move out into the working world. function well in a team.

This course is ideal for anyone who is good with numbers and a logical thinker. My advice to school leavers is to not corner yourself to Follow-On Study one profession with the degree you choose. If you know what subjects Recent graduates have undertaken a you’re best at, pick a course that variety of Masters courses in Ireland allows flexibility where you can and abroad, including the MSc in specialise later as opposed to Mathematical Modelling at UL. immediately. Graduates have undertaken doctoral research, including some supported Bobby currently works with by the MACSI research centre at UL. Presidion in Dublin

209 Mathematics and Physics Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i Matamaitic agus Fisic Entry Route LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry) OR LM125 Physics (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you What you will study

Course Contact: Have you ever wondered... In the first two years the fundamental • Why is the weather so difficult to aspects of physics and mathematics are Dr Clifford Nolan predict? established. Physical subjects will include Tel: 00 353 61 202766 • What do stock markets and such topics as Mechanics, Waves, Light, earthquakes have in common? Email: [email protected] Thermal Physics, Electromagnetism, • How can matter be a wave on atomic and Modern Physics, which spans the scales? scope of current basic understanding in Admissions: • How can wave mechanics produce the physics. In addition, more applied topics next generation of computers? are Optics and Semiconductors which Tel: 00 353 61 202015 • How do you model the Universe in a are essential to modern technology. Email: [email protected] computer? • How does the spreading of a disease www.ul.ie/admissions explain star formation? Mathematical subjects include Calculus, Algebra, Vector Analysis, Ordinary and All of these questions share something Partial Differential Equations, Numerical in common; they can be answered at the Analysis, Fourier Analysis and Computer interface of mathematics and physics. Software. Understanding both subjects equally allows a unique view of the world that During the spring semester of the third lets you capture and analyse its true year, a period of cooperative education complexity in an elegant way; it allows (placement in industry) provides you Online you to explain it, see effects not yet with practical experience in a relevant detected nor realized, and even predict work environment. This is organised by how it will behave. You will need to be the University’s Cooperative Education comfortable with mathematics, and have Department in collaboration with an innate curiosity as to how the world representatives from various industries, works. You should also be interested in both in Ireland and abroad. Students are applying your skills in mathematics and interviewed by company representatives. physics to understanding and solving On selection, they are offered full-time real world problems. employment during the Cooperative Education period and are paid at a Why study Mathematics and competitive rate. Physics at UL? The remainder of the modules taken Want to know more? Go to: Traditional mathematical physics during third and fourth year offer a more www.ul.ie/courses/LM124.html degrees in Ireland have been narrow in-depth view of both mathematics and in their scope. This course seeks to physics. The offered modules include: provide a genuine mixture of the two Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, subjects. In addition to developing core Atomic, Molecular and Laser Physics, and advanced mathematical skills, Nano-technology, Numerical Solution KEY FACT training will be provided in fundamental of Partial Differential Equations and physics spanning mechanics to Mathematics of Natural Phenomena. This degree will provide quantum mechanics, and in state-of- These more advanced subjects will training in analytical and the-art applications of physics such as prepare you for both an industrial career computational methods for nanotechnology. and also for a career in research and development. the formulation and solution The analytical training and broad of fundamental and applied physical understanding of challenges During the final year, a project is physical problems. likely to be encountered in an industrial undertaken that allows you to analyse setting will prove to be a valuable asset a particular problem in depth. This also for prospective employers. The applied gives students interested in postgraduate aspects in particular will ensure that, on research an opportunity to carry out an graduation, you will be at an advantage exploratory investigation of a potential in comparison to more traditional research topic. Maths Physics graduates, when seeking employment in the smart economy. In To find out more, go to www.maths.ul.ie such an economy envisaged by the and www.physics.ul.ie Government, academic and industrial research will be closely coupled.

210 Mathematics and Physics Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i Matamaitic agus Fisic Entry Route LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry) OR LM125 Physics (Common Entry)

STUDENT PROFILE Stephen Cowpar

I chose to study at UL as it offered me the opportunity to continue my study of both Maths and Follow-On Study Physics, without having to choose Career one over the other. In the first two Opportunities The B.Sc. in Mathematics and years I gained a solid grounding Physics prepares students for in both subjects, which has postgraduate degrees, which can enabled me to go on to study more Careers open to you with a degree in lead to research opportunities at advanced topics such as Quantum Mathematics and Physics include; UL such as MACSI (Mathematics Mechanics, Dynamical Systems and • Physicist Applications Consortium for Science Mathematical Modelling. • Meteorologist and Industry). This is a network • Patent Agent of applied mathematicians and I completed my co-op placement • Planetary Scientist physicists who work on solving with Analog Devices Inc, one of • Acoustical Physicist industrial problems that come the leading manufacturers of the • Teacher directly from companies within solid state devices that form the Ireland. Graduates might also opt for integrated circuits vital to all of As more and more of the world’s the MSc in Mathematical Modelling. modern technology. During my leading technical and finance placement, I worked closely with companies locate in Ireland, the process development team, graduates with the skills provided by gaining many hours of laboratory the B.Sc. in Mathematics and Physics experience, and so directly are needed now more than ever. applying the analytical skills that Examples include companies such as I had developed at UL. I was highly Havok who build the physics engines involved in the development of that power video games and special new products; my knowledge of effects. semiconductor device physics that I had learned on my course was Another example is the financial invaluable to me in this regard. services industry where physics underlies much of financial modeling. Studying here at UL has helped me The combined mathematical and to develop the skills necessary for physics content will train students a wide variety of jobs in industry to have analytical minds, to develop and also for academic research. logical problem solving abilities, The course has prepared me very and will give you the ability to apply well for entry into the PhD program this knowledge. Employers value in Applied Mathematics at Cornell these assets highly and often hire University in the US. mathematicians and physicists even though their specific training might not be directly relevant to the job on offer.

211 Economics & Mathematical Sciences Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eachnamaiocht & Eolaíochtaí Matamaiticiúla Entry Route LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you

Course Contact: If you like solving problems, and like to Online question what underlies the physical Declan Dineen and economic world around you, then Tel: 00 353 61 213186 this may well be the course for you. By The Student Experience the end of this course you will be able to Email: [email protected] apply various mathematical techniques to understanding the physical and Admissions: economic world around us. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Why study Economics and Email: [email protected] Mathematical Sciences at UL? www.ul.ie/admissions With strong applied quantitative skills, employment prospects for graduates Course Description of this programme are very good. In a dynamic learning environment, you will develop high standards of numeracy and key skills in analytical thinking, therefore many diverse career opportunities will be open to you upon graduation.

The aim of this degree is to equip the mathematically competent students with a more specialised focus at the level Want to know more? Go to: of mathematical theory and statistical There is always www.ul.ie/courses/LM124.html “ analysis, while simultaneously providing demand from them with an exposure to the principles of economics and its key applications. employers for such graduates What you will study The course is full time over four years. In in various the first half of the programme, students are introduced to the principles of “The aim of spheres; business, macro - and microeconomics, calculus, education, as well and statistics. The final two years of this degree is the programme concentrate on the as the public and development of skills in mathematical modelling, statistical analysis and to equip the financial sectors. econometrics and their application to a range of problems in economics. The mathematically second semester of Year 3 is spent on a Cooperative Education placement. competent You will gain experience in a working environment which requires the skills students with a that you will have developed during your studies. more specialised To find out more, go to www.maths.ul.ie focus at the level of mathematical theory and statistical analysis.

212 Economics & Mathematical Sciences Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eachnamaiocht & Eolaíochtaí Matamaiticiúla Entry Route LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry)

• Civil Service Career • Actuarial services Opportunities This degree programme was developed in response to trends in Careers open to you with a degree in the labour market indicating the Economics & Mathematical Sciences increasing premium that business include; sectors place on highly numerate • Economist graduates who also possess an • Statistician understanding of the economic and • Market Research Analyst commercial environment. There is • Securities Trader always demand from employers for • Investment Banking Analyst such graduates in various spheres; GRADUATE PROFILE • Health Policy Planner business, education, as well as the • International trade specialist public and financial sectors. Stella Abimbola • Demographer • Banking Alenkhe • Education (incl. teaching and research) A Day in the Life of …….an Assistant Financial Controller

Each day is different in my field and that’s what I love most about my job. I work closely with my finance colleagues and support the sales team to drive and achieve our business goals and objectives. I attend various meetings throughout the day to support business needs and requirements, and develop business partnerships with various commercial team members. Financial acumen is a key skill in my role, as it involves analysing financial information and preparing reports on our daily sales and sales targets. It is also my responsibility to monitor the performance of our sales team members. My course at UL greatly prepared me for this career because of the numerous skills I acquired, ranging from computing and mathematical skills to practical problem-solving skills. The two-subject combination of Economics and Mathematics makes for a very versatile degree.

Stella’s tip: Do your research and be mindful of what topics interest you. Use all the resources available to you and make sure you get the necessary support from your guidance counsellor or anyone who you feel might have a positive impact on your career choices.

Stella currently works as a Financial Analysis Advisor with Dell Inc.

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COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established Examination will be offered at UL Leaving Certificate (or an approved following the Leaving Certificate results Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six for those students who did not achieve Course Contact: subjects which must include: the Mathematics requirement. Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Dr. Ian Clancy Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four We welcome applications from mature Tel: 00 353 61 202371 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must students. Mature applicants must apply Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another through the Central Applications Office language, and English. (CAO) by 1 February

Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold a Tel: 00 353 61 202015 minimum grade H4 in Mathematics and Email: [email protected] a grade H4 in any one of the following: Applied Mathematics, Engineering, www.ul.ie/admissions Physics, Physics with Chemistry.

About you and their work enables them to form Do you ever wonder: answers. Physics describes the Universe • How did the universe begin? from the very largest size (of the Universe • How does the sun keep shining? itself) to the very small sizes of atoms and Physics describes • How can we store so much information even subatomic particles. By asking and “ on something as small as a microSD answering these big questions rather the Universe card? than simply observing nature, physicists • How does your mobile device know can use the knowledge gained to control and everything when to change the orientation of the natural phenomena in the form of screen depending on how you hold it? technology. in it down to the • How can computer games look so realistic? Albert Einstein’s development of General smallest subatomic • How is the weather so unpredictable Relativity in the early 20th century more than a few days into the future? was initially used to describe gravity particles. Physicists • How can we create technological around large celestial bodies such as use their knowledge solutions to address problems like the Sun, galaxies or even black holes. global climate change and the need for Einstein’s theory has found modern-day to control natural renewable energies? application in the Global Positioning • How can we form images down to the System (GPS) that many of us regularly phenomena in the scale of individual atoms? use to navigate our journeys. Without Einstein’s theory, and the physicists who form of technology. If these questions interest you and you understood it, GPS would simply not have want flexibility in choosing a career worked. then studying Physics at UL is your best choice. Quantum Mechanics was developed by physicists to describe the smallest of Why study Physics at UL? objects; atoms and subatomic particles. Physicists then identified how to control Physics is the study of matter and energy the flow of electrons in matter. This work and their interaction: so it is the study of has led directly to the development of everything in the physical world. In order modern digital computers. When you use to learn about nature it is necessary your computer/mobile device you are to understand the language that she using the technologies initially developed speaks in. This language is mathematics. by physicists. A physicist uses the tools of experiment and mathematics to uncover the The examples described above involved relationships found in nature as Physics. developing a theory in Physics from Physicists get to ask the big questions conception through to a technological

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Career Opportunities

Physics graduates work in jobs such as: • Research and Development Engineer • Process Engineer • Researcher • Medical Physicist • Consultant/Analyst • Software developer

application. Physicists are part of this In your final year of study you will process at every step from theory to undertake a project working on these application. This flexibility for physicists or other topics alongside and guided in the workplace is one of the strengths by established researchers in the of a Physics degree. A Physics degree Department. imparts knowledge of the physical world, along with strong mathematical and In summary, Physics is a fascinating problem-solving skills. subject to study that develops strong mathematical and problem-solving skills Physicists also have a broad knowledge with a deep understanding of topics that of subjects that other disciplines would are of particular relevance to new and find difficult to match including Quantum developing technologies in both research Mechanics, Optics, Thermal Physics, and industry. Electromagnetism, Semiconductors, Solid State Physics, and Nanotechnology. What you will study The detailed knowledge of these areas ensures that good physics graduates will In the first semester you will study topics always be in demand by industry. in physics including mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, and methods of Physicists can also undertake research measurement. You will also study general in either industry or academia. Faculty in chemistry and topics in mathematics the Department of Physics are actively including linear algebra and calculus. involved in research in areas such as Before the end of Semester 1 you will “Lightning wires” created in UL’s • Flow batteries for large scale energy choose whether you wish to study Department of Physics for novel storage, • Applied Physics or technologies such as using light to • Using light to transmit information • Mathematics and Physics. transfer information in microchips rather than electrons in wires The major distinction between these (Nanoplasmonics), two programmes is that Applied • Computational modelling of Physics includes physical chemistry assemblies comprising millions of and electronics, subjects that the atoms to determine properties of Mathematics and Physics programme various materials, omits in favour of developing stronger • Using electron microscopy to mathematical skills. determine the structure of nanoscale materials and to investigate novel 2-D To find out more go to http://www3.ul.ie/ materials like graphene, courses/Physics/php • Microelectromechanical structures and devices for biomedical applications.

215 Applied Physics Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i bhFisic Fheidhmeach Entry Route LM125 Physics (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you scientific advances and technological innovations pioneered in the Department Course Contact: Are you the type of person who enjoys include piezoelectricity in synthetic understanding the details of how current bone material, infrared nanoscopy, and Dr. Ian Clancy technologies work? Would you like to vanadium redox flow batteries. Tel: 00 353 61 202371 use this understanding to develop new technologies and applications? Do you Many of the Department’s faculty Email: [email protected] want to have flexibility in choosing your members are also members of the career? If so, this programme might suit Bernal Institute, one of the leading Admissions: you. research institutes in Ireland, which houses nationally unique microscopy, Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Why study Applied Physics spectroscopy and process infrastructure. Email: [email protected] at UL? Students gain access to this infrastructure through undergraduate www.ul.ie/admissions In short, the top reasons for studying laboratory courses and fourth year applied physics at UL are: projects. 1. A pragmatic balance between fundamental and applied aspects of What you will study physics. 2. Strong emphasis on problem-solving The programme is four years in duration. skills making graduates highly desirable The first two years provide you with a as employees in industry, academia and strong foundation in the following areas: research. • Mechanics Online 3. Strong engagement in research • Thermodynamics ensuring that graduates are up to date • Optics The Student Experience with the latest developments in applied • Electromagnetism physics. • Modern Physics 4. Outstanding links with local industry • Experimental Physics for cooperative placement, collaborative • Chemistry research and employment. • Electronics 5. A friendly, collaborative, and highly • Computing collegial environment that stimulates • Mathematics innovative thinking and promotes the highest standard of accomplishment in The third and fourth years of study tackling challenges. provide core material in the following areas: Course Description The UL link with industry is one of the • Quantum Mechanics strongest in Ireland. With both directly • Semiconductors funded and state-sponsored active • Nanotechnology collaborative research, the Department • Computational Physics of Physics at UL is working with • Medical Instrumentation companies such as Analog Devices, COOK Medical, Intel, and BorgWarner. An important element of the final year is In addition to advancing science an Applied Physics project which gives and developing new products, this you the opportunity to study a problem engagement also creates employment in depth. During the Spring Semester Want to know more? Go to: opportunities for the graduates of the and Summer of third year a period www.ul.ie/courses/LM125.html BSc in Applied Physics course. UL’s of Cooperative Education gives you pioneering Cooperative placement experience of the application of Physics programme also ensures that the in an industrial environment. graduates are engaged with industry To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/physics from an early stage of their career and can adapt to the high levels of skill and professionalism required in industry.

Faculty members teaching this course are deeply involved in research and are continually generating scientific breakthroughs and next generation technologies. The Department has an outstanding track record in scientific publications, patents and generation of intellectual property. Examples of

216 Applied Physics Bachelor of Science NFQ Level 8 Major Award Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i bhFisic Fheidhmeach Entry Route LM125 Physics (Common Entry)

STUDENT PROFILE Grace Brennan

I chose the Applied Physics course at UL because it promised to provide a fundamental basis for a variety of topics in physics, while introducing aspects of electronics, chemistry, math, and computing. What separates this course from others is the emphasis on applying the Damien Thompson shows a model of a C60 fullerene nanoparticle. These material you learn in class. “bucky ball” molecules are promising materials for molecular electronic devices and nanoscale drug delivery devices This course includes both elective modules and projects, meaning that if you enjoy a particular topic, you can explore it further. For me, I Follow-On Study Career wanted to learn more about Our graduates have a good nanotechnology, so at the start Opportunities understanding of mathematics and of fourth year I chose to take a experimental techniques allowing project in this area. My project The Applied Physics degree provides further study to MSc and PhD was based in the MSSI building, flexibility and freedom in choosing levels in various areas of science, where I used the state-of-the- a career. Applied physics has an engineering, mathematics and even art microscopes and other obvious advantage over other physics quantitative areas of finance and characterisation tools to carry courses, for example astrophysics, economics. out experimentation. in that our graduates are better For my Co-Op in third year, positioned to fill lucrative industrial I moved to Eindhoven in roles. the Netherlands to work for Philips Healthcare as a data Many of our graduates are analyst. This was an incredible employed by market leaders in the opportunity; working in the KEY FACT semiconductor industry such as Intel industry helped me to decide Ireland, Analog devices, and ASML. on what I want to do after Physics allows you to completing my degree. During understand how things Applied Physics is sufficiently broad in this time, I was also able to work and to use that scope that our graduates are working experience another culture and throughout the high technology even took time to backpack understanding to solve sector in areas including computer through Europe. Having a Co-Op real-world problems. It will software (Google, Avaya), electronics placement truly sets you apart prepare you as a highly (Molex, Microsemi), enterprise from other graduates, both employable problem-solver services (Accenture, SAP), and when applying for jobs and for capable of working in many medical devices (Boston Scientific, continuing academically. Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, and settings. Stryker).

217 Mathematics and Physics Bachelor of Science Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i Matamaitic agus Fisic Entry Route LM125 Physics (Common Entry) OR LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you What you will study

Course Contact: Have you ever wondered... This full time programme is of four • Why is the weather so difficult to years duration. The first two years are a Dr Clifford Nolan predict? combination of the main modules taken Tel: 00 353 61 202766 • What do stock markets and in both the mathematical sciences degree earthquakes have in common? and the applied physics degree at UL. Email: [email protected] • How can matter be a wave on atomic In these first two years the fundamental scales? aspects of physics and mathematics are Admissions: • How can wave mechanics produce the established. Physical subjects will include next generation of computers? such topics as Mechanics, Waves, Light, Tel: 00 353 61 202015 • How do you model the Universe in a Thermal Physics, Electromagnetism, and Email: [email protected] computer? Modern Physics, which spans the scope of • How does the spreading of a disease current basic understanding in physics. In www.ul.ie/admissions explain star formation? addition, more applied topics are Optics and Semiconductors which are essential All of these questions share something to modern technology. in common; they can be answered at the interface of mathematics and physics. Mathematical subjects include Calculus, Understanding both subjects equally Algebra, Vector Analysis, Ordinary and allows a unique view of the world that Partial Differential Equations, Numerical lets you capture and analyse its true Analysis, Fourier Analysis and Computer complexity in an elegant way; it allows you Software. Online to explain it, see effects not yet detected nor realized, and even predict how it will During the spring semester of the third behave. You will need to be comfortable year, a period of cooperative education with mathematics, and have an innate (placement in industry) provides you curiosity as to how the world works. You with practical experience in a relevant should also be interested in applying work environment. This is organised by your skills in mathematics and physics the University’s Cooperative Education to understanding and solving real world Department in collaboration with problems. representatives from various industries, both in Ireland and abroad. Students are Why study Mathematics and interviewed by company representatives. Physics at UL? On selection, they are offered full-time employment during the Cooperative Want to know more? Go to: Traditional mathematical physics Education period and are paid at a www.ul.ie/courses/LM124.html degrees in Ireland have been narrow competitive rate. in their scope. This course seeks to provide a genuine mixture of the two The remainder of the modules taken subjects. In addition to developing core during third and fourth year offer a more and advanced mathematical skills, in-depth view of both mathematics and KEY FACT training will be provided in fundamental physics. The offered modules include: physics spanning mechanics to Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, This degree will provide quantum mechanics, and in state-of- Atomic, Molecular and Laser Physics, training in analytical and the-art applications of physics such as Nano-technology, Numerical Solution computational methods for nanotechnology. of Partial Differential Equations and Mathematics of Natural Phenomena. the formulation and solution The analytical training and broad These more advanced subjects will of fundamental and applied physical understanding of challenges prepare you for both an industrial career physical problems. likely to be encountered in an industrial and also for a career in research and setting will prove to be a valuable asset development. for prospective employers. The applied aspects in particular will ensure that, on During the final year, a project is graduation, you will be at an advantage undertaken that allows you to analyse in comparison to more traditional a particular problem in depth. This also Maths Physics graduates, when seeking gives students interested in postgraduate employment in the smart economy. In research an opportunity to carry out an such an economy envisaged by the exploratory investigation of a potential Government, academic and industrial research topic. research will be closely coupled. To find out more, go to www.maths.ul.ie and www.physics.ul.ie

218 Mathematics and Physics Bachelor of Science Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i Matamaitic agus Fisic Entry Route LM125 Physics (Common Entry) OR LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry)

STUDENT PROFILE Stephen Cowpar

I chose to study at UL as it offered me the opportunity to continue my study of both Maths and Follow-On Study Physics, without having to choose Career one over the other. In the first two Opportunities The B.Sc. in Mathematics and years I gained a solid grounding Physics prepares students for in both subjects, which has postgraduate degrees, which can enabled me to go on to study more Careers open to you with a degree in lead to research opportunities at advanced topics such as Quantum Mathematics and Physics include; UL such as MACSI (Mathematics Mechanics, Dynamical Systems and • Physicist Applications Consortium for Science Mathematical Modelling. • Meteorologist and Industry). This is a network • Patent Agent of applied mathematicians and I completed my co-op placement • Planetary Scientist physicists who work on solving with Analog Devices Inc, one of • Acoustical Physicist industrial problems that come the leading manufacturers of the • Teacher directly from companies within solid state devices that form the Ireland. Graduates might also opt for integrated circuits vital to all of As more and more of the world’s the MSc in Mathematical Modelling. modern technology. During my leading technical and finance placement, I worked closely with companies locate in Ireland, the process development team, graduates with the skills provided by gaining many hours of laboratory the B.Sc. in Mathematics and Physics experience, and so directly are needed now more than ever. applying the analytical skills that Examples include companies such as I had developed at UL. I was highly Havok who build the physics engines involved in the development of that power video games and special new products; my knowledge of effects. semiconductor device physics that I had learned on my course was Another example is the financial invaluable to me in this regard. services industry where physics underlies much of financial Studying here at UL has helped me modeling. The combined to develop the skills necessary for mathematical and physics content a wide variety of jobs in industry will train students to have analytical and also for academic research. minds, to develop logical problem The course has prepared me very solving abilities, and will give you well for entry into the PhD program the ability to apply this knowledge. in Applied Mathematics at Cornell Employers value these assets highly University in the US. and often hire mathematicians and physicists even though their specific training might not be directly relevant to the job on offer.

219 LM180 Certificate in Equine Science Diploma in Equine Science NFQ Level 6/7 Major Award | Teastas/Dioplóma in Each-Eolaíocht

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2017: Applicants are required to hold at in horse riding and/or have experience of Refer to course web page the time of enrolment the established working with horses. Leaving Certificate (or an approved Course Length: equivalent) with a minimum of five A Special Mathematics (Higher Level) Cert: 2 Years, Dip: 3 Years subjects which must include: Examination will be offered at UL Five O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or five following the Leaving Certificate results Course Contact: H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must for those students who did not achieve Soraya Morscher include Mathematics, Irish or another the Mathematics requirement. Tel: 00 353 61 233621 language, and English. We welcome applications from mature Email: [email protected] Note: Grade F6 in Foundation students. Mature applicants must apply Mathematics also satisfies the minimum through the Central Applications Office entry requirements. Foundation Maths is (CAO) by 1 February. Admissions: not reckonable for scoring purposes. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Email: [email protected] It is desirable that candidates should have a reasonable level of competency www.ul.ie/admissions

About you stranded approach provides a strong platform for building a flexible career. In LM180 Online The Certificate in Science (Equine most semesters you will have a choice Science) and Diploma in Science (Equine of module that allows you to align your The Student Experience Science) programmes often suit people studies with your personal interests and who; ambitions. Students who progress to the Diploma in Science (Equine Science) • Enjoy learning about, investigating and can choose to follow either a business or understanding the science associated equitation specialist route. with horses • Want to start out on a programme of What you will study study where the commitment is initially for only two years You will take 5 modules per semester. • May not have the entry requirements Strong emphasis is placed on relevance Want to know more? Go to: necessary for the Bachelor of Science to industry. During your time in the www.ul.ie/courses/LM180.html in Equine Science programme University of Limerick you will be shown a wide range of industry practices Why study Certificate or and attend lectures by expert industry representatives. Many modules include Diploma in Equine Science at UL? field based activity or visits to centres of excellence. KEY FACT The Certificate and Diploma courses are suitable if you want to achieve academic In each semester you will take a balance The Certificate and Diploma qualifications before starting work in an of modules planned to develop both courses are suitable if you area of horse-based or related industries. understanding of scientific principles and The courses are designed in response to “hands on” applied work with horses. want to achieve academic the economic and cultural importance of qualifications before starting the horse based industries in Ireland and In addition you will complete an extended work in an area of horse- abroad and their need for high quality period of cooperative education. Many based or related industries. staff. You can graduate after two years students rate this part of their studies with a Certificate level qualification or, very highly as an opportunity to take you can progress to a Diploma or Degree their college learning to an industry level qualification. Progression to the context. Cooperative education is Diploma in Science (Equine Science) considered to be a very beneficial life- programme is subject to achieving at learning experience and an opportunity least Second Class Honours Grade 2 in to network and make contacts in the the Certificate programme. industry either in Ireland or abroad.

The programmes offer a broad base of learning in equine science, equitation and equine related business topics. This three

220 LM180 Certificate in Equine Science Diploma in Equine Science NFQ Level 6/7 Major Award | Teastas/Dioplóma in Each-Eolaíocht

Career Opportunities “The overall aim of Careers open to you with a Cert/ both programmes Diploma in Equine Science include; is to equip students • Breeding and producing horses • Work within the racing industry in the disciplines • Equestrian leisure, recreation and tourism related activity of Equine Sciences, • Equestrian related service industries such as insurance, Equitation and transport, equipment manufacture and supply Equine Business • Sales, marketing and public Management. relations • Administrative roles within industry organisations • Self employment or work in non- equestrian areas

221 The Living Bridge on the UL campus - an alternative view 222 The University of Limerick - Campus Map

An Geata Thoir 2 Analog Devices Building 41

An Fhondúireacht agus Ceoláras na hOllscoile 11 Boathouse 27

Aonad na Gairneoireachta 25 P27 Cappavilla Student Village 38 P26 Airéana na hOllscoile agus Linn Snámha 50m 22 P24 Carlton Castletroy Park Hotel 3

Áras Analog Devices 41 Computer Science Building 8

Áras Cheolfhoireann Aireagail na hÉireann 37 Dromroe Student Village 26 39 P25 Áras Dhámh Chruinne Éireann 33 East Gate Entrance 2 P28 17 12 Áras Kathleen Lonsdale 36 38 Engineering Research Building and Millstream Courtyard 35 Áras na dTeangacha 30 Foundation Building and University Concert Hall 11 37 32 10 Áras na nEolaíochtaí Sláinte 34 Glucksman Library and Information Services Building

Áras na Scoile Leighis 34 33 Grounds/Maintenance Compound 21 32 Áras na Ríomheolaíochta agus an gCóras 8 Health Sciences Building 32 40 Áras Robert Schuman 6 Horticultural Unit 25

Áras Taighde na hInnealtóireachta agus 12 International Business Centre 7 Clós Shruth an Mhuilinn 31 International Science Centre 5 19 27 25 An Foirgneamh Corpoideachais agus Eolaíochta Spóirt 26 Irish Chamber Orchestra Building 37 Áras Schrödinger 20 30 P19 Irish World Academy Building 33 23 Club Spóirt P18 12 Kathleen Lonsdale Building 17 38 P21 Cráig Cappavilla, Ionad Cónaithe Mac Léinn 19 P17 28 29 14 24 Kemmy Business School Droichead Coisithe Molta 31 11 P20 P22 P6 Kilmurry Student Village 24 24 Gráig Chill Mhuire, Ionad Cónaithe Mac Léinn 8 13 18 7 17 P5 Languages Building 30 26 22 Gráig Dhroim Rua, Ionad Cónaithe Mac Léinn 20 13 41 Main University Building 4 P23 Gráig Phleasaí, Ionad Cónaithe Mac Léinn 6 9 10 P1 P4 16 Main University Entrance 1 15 23 39 Gráig Thuamhumhan, Ionad Cónaithe Mac Léinn 28 P3 Materials and Surface Science Institute 18 7 21 P7 Ionad an Ghnó Idirnáisúnta P16 P2 Medical School Building 34 Ionad Eolais an Chuairteora 15 Plassey House and University Close 14 Ionaid Chónaithe Uí Choigligh 35 P8 Plassey Student Village 4 Ionad na hEolaíochta Idirnáisúnta 5 5 2 President’s House 40 Foirgneamh Tierney 29 Robert Schuman Building 6 Ionad na Mac Léinn, Siopaí, Banc, Tithe Tábhairne 16 Schrödinger Building 20 Institiúid Eolaíochta Ábhair agus Dromchla 18 Dublin Students Centre, Shops, Banks, Bars 16 Leabharlann Glucksman agus Seirbhísí Faisnéise 10 Physical Education and Sport Sciences Building 19 Naíolann Silver Apples 9 Pavilion and All Weather Pitches 36 Óstán Carlton Chaladh an Treoigh 3 Car Parks 1 Quigley Residences 35 Pailliún agus Páirceanna Uile-Aimsire 36 Limerick P Public Spaces Silver Apples Créche 9 3 Príomhbhealach Isteach 1 Restricted Parking The Living Bridge 31 Príomháras 13 P (9am - 5pm) The Sports Club 23 Scoil Ghnó Kemmy 28 3 Thomond Village 39 Teach an Uachtaráin 40 P Reserved Visitor Car Park Tierney Building 29 Teach na mBád 27 University Arena including 50 metre Pool 22 Teach Phleasaí agus Clós na hOllscoile 14 Visitors Information Centre 15 Tailte / Clós Cothabhála 21 EOLAS MAIDIR LE SLÁINTE & SÁBHÁILTEACHT HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION

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1. Main University Entrance 14. Plassey House and University Close 27. Boathouse 2. East Gate Entrance 15. Visitors Information Centre 28. Kemmy Business School 3. Carlton Castletroy Park Hotel 16. Students Centre, Shops, Banks, Bars 29. Tierney Centre 4. Plassey Student Village 17. Kathleen Lonsdale Building 30. Languages Building 5. International Science Centre 18. Materials and Surface Science 31. The Living Bridge 6. Robert Schuman Building Institute 32. Health Sciences Building 7. International Business Centre 19. Sports Building and National 33. Irish World Academy Building 8. Computer Science Building Coachingand Training Centre 34. Medical School Building 9. Silver Apples Créche 20. Schrödinger Building 35. Medical School Residences 10. Glucksman Library and Information 21. Grounds/Maintenance Compound 36. Sports Pavilion Services Building 22. University Arena including 37. Irish Chamber Orchestra Building 11. Foundation Building and University 50 metre pool 38. Cappavilla Student Village Concert Hall 23. The Sports Club 39. Thomond Student Village 12. Engineering Research Building and 24. Kilmurry Student Village 40. President’s House Millstream Courtyard 25. Horticultural Unit 13. Main University Building 26. Dromroe Student Village

223 Travel to UL / Useful Contacts

By road By bus By train

From Limerick City Local Buses Regular rail services connect Limerick Take the Dublin Road out of the city and Local route 304 from Raheen (outside the with Dublin, Cork, Galway, Tralee and travel approx two miles to the Parkway Mid-Western Regional Hospital) serves Killarney and (via Dublin) with Belfast, roundabout. Go straight through at this Colbert bus/rail station, Sarsfield St., Sligo and Westport. Intermediate points roundabout. At the next roundabout, turn Castletroy and the University. are also served. left and follow the signs for the University. The 306 route is also an option, with a By air From Dublin/Nenagh approach stop at the Parkway Roundabout and From the M7, take exit 28. At the another on the Groody Road which is just Shannon International Airport, located roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto a few minutes walk from the University. some 16 miles from the University the Dublin Road - R445. At Annacotty campus, provides direct scheduled air roundabout, take 2nd exit onto Dublin Regional Buses services to Dublin and Belfast, London, Road. At Kilmurry r’about, take 3rd exit During term time, several private coach Birmingham, Paris, Frankfurt, New York, onto Plassey Park Road and follow the operators offer regular bus services from Washington and Boston. Buses link the signs for the University. many regional locations throughout the airport to Limerick city centre. Taxis are country. Contact the UL Students’ Union also available from the airport to the From Cork/Kerry for more details on coaches from your campus. After the Croom exit, take the M7 for area. Limerick and Dublin. At junction 30, Phone 061-202324 keep right and follow the M7 for Dublin. Email [email protected] At junction 29, take the slip road exit for Tipperary and Waterford. Turn left onto the N24 (University is signposted). At the next roundabout, take the 4th exit, following the signposts for UL.

Useful Contacts

Main Switchboard Disability Support Services Faculty of Arts, Humanities [email protected] 061-202700 [email protected] 061-202346 and Social Sciences [email protected] 061-202911 Access Office Fees Office [email protected] 061-213104 [email protected] 061-202543 Kemmy Business School [email protected] 061-202256 Accommodation Office International Office [email protected] 061-202331 [email protected] 061-202414 Faculty of Education and Health Sciences Admissions Office Mature Students’ Office [email protected] 061-234392 [email protected] 061-202015 [email protected] 061-202735 Faculty of Science and Engineering Careers Office Students’ Union [email protected] 061-202421 [email protected] 061-202476 www.ulsu.ie 061-202324 Irish World Academy of Music Cooperative Education School visits and Dance www.ul.ie/coop 061-202041 [email protected] 061-234776 [email protected] 061-202917

224 Welcome to the University of Limerick

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