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ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PAGE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PAGE LM002 Arts (Common Entry) 64 Mechanical Engineering 180 LM020 Law and Accounting 86 Civil Engineering 182 LM028 Criminal Justice 88 Design and Manufacture 184 LM029 Law Plus 90 LM118 Electronic and Computer Engineering 186 LM038 Psychology and Sociology 94 LM120 Aircraft Maintenance and Airworthiness Engineering 188 LM039 Journalism and New Media 96 LM121 Computing Technologies (Common Entry) 190 LM040 European Studies 98 Computer Systems 192 LM044 Applied Languages 100 Computer Games Development 194 Mobile Communications and Security 196 EDUCATION AND HEALTH SCIENCES PAGE LM122 Creative Media and Interaction Design (Common Entry) 198 LM038 Psychology and Sociology 104 Digital Media Design 200 LM089 Sport and Exercise Sciences 106 Music, Media and Performance Technology 202 LM090 Physical Education 108 LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry) 204 LM092 Science with concurrent Teacher Education (Biology and Chemistry or Physics or Agric. Science) 110 Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry 206 LM094 Materials and Architectural Technology 112 Industrial Biochemistry 208 LM095 Materials and Engineering Technology 114 Environmental Science 210 LM096 Science with concurrent Teacher Education (Physical Sciences with Chemistry and Physics) 116 LM100 Physiotherapy 118 Bioscience 212 LM101 Medicine/Surgery (Graduate Entry) 120 LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry) 214 LM102 Psychology 124 Mathematical Sciences 216 LM103 Paramedic Studies 126 Mathematics and Physics 218 LM150 Nursing (General) 128 Economics and Mathematical Sciences 220 LM152 Nursing (Mental Health) 130 LM125 Physics (Common Entry) 222 LM154 Nursing (Intellectual Disability) 132 Applied Physics 224 LM156 Midwifery 134 Mathematics and Physics 226 LM180 Equine Science (cert/diploma) 228 IRISH WORLD ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND DANCE PAGE

LM026 Performing Arts 138 THE UL EXPERIENCE - GENERAL INDEX PAGE School Engagement 5 Top 10 Reasons to Choose UL 6 KEMMY BUSINESS SCHOOL PAGE Let Limerick Surprise You 8 LM020 Law and Accounting 142 UL Accommodation 9 LM050 Business Studies (including Business with a language) 144 UL Campus 11 LM056 International Business 148 UL Wolves - Clubs and Societies 13 LM063 Technology Management 150 UL Students’ Union 15 UL Sport 16 SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PAGE Student Supports at UL 22 UL Mature Students 26 LM058 Financial Mathematics 158 UL Learning Supports 27 LM063 Technology Management 160 Cooperative Education & Careers 30 LM068 Food Science and Health 162 International Education - Studying Abroad 33 LM076 Product Design and Technology 164 Culture and the arts at UL 37 LM077 Aeronautical Engineering 166 Take a closer look at UL 39 LM082 Construction Management and Engineering 168 Money Matters - Fees 42 LM093 Equine Science 170 Who will you be with a UL degree? 44 LM099 Architecture 172 Scholarships and Awards 46 LM115 Chemical and Biochemical Engineering 174 Minimum Entry Requirements and How to Apply 54 LM116 Engineering (Common Entry) 176 Summary of programmes at UL 58 Biomedical Engineering 178 Campus Map 231 NOTE: The contents of this Annual Course Guide are for information purposes only and should not be viewed as the basis of a Transport Links to UL / Useful contacts at UL 232 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 3 Welcome to the University of Limerick School Engagement At UL

Having come this far, you are ready for We are mindful that third-level education Choosing where to study is just as School Visits: *Campus tours are available mid-week a journey of exploration and learning can be daunting and we have in place important as what you choose to Our interactive schools presentation only from March – May (subject to that will open up before you many new an impressive welcome calendar of study. Every year, we visit hundreds gives students an overview of our degree availability) possibilities and new horizons. In the events including the ‘First Seven Weeks of secondary schools around Ireland programmes, including information pages that follow we have sought to Programme’. The first of its kind in Ireland, talking to Transition year, 5th year and on our campus facilities, scholarship Booking a Visit: provide you with information about its aim is to ensure your university 6th year students about the UL student opportunities, work placement, study Our School Engagement programme is course offerings, research opportunities experience gets off to the very best start. experience. abroad, student support services, clubs flexible and we will always do our best and life beyond the classroom that we and societies and much more. We can to visit on your preferred day and time. think you will need in order to make an UL is truly an international institution with Our School Engagement programme also facilitate more specialised talks, To book a school visit or campus tours informed choice about where you would over 2,500 international students from gives students a chance to hear first- should schools require a talk from please contact the School Engagement like to spend your undergraduate years. over 100 countries, making this a very hand about our career focused courses, specific faculty schools or departments. Team on 061-234776 or email cosmopolitan campus. Our Cooperative stunning campus and the exciting [email protected]. The University of Limerick is a university Education programme – one of the opportunities that are available to UL Campus Tours: with a global reputation, committed to largest in Europe - works with local, students. Our School Engagement team The School Engagement Office at UL also the highest standards of excellence in all national and international partners to are recent graduates who can visit your offers a *campus tour option for schools our academic endeavours. Our inspiring provide work experiences that will lay school to help you to learn more about who cannot attend our Open Days. We professors and faculty are dedicated a foundation for future employment. our range of academic programmes and run small guided tours of the campus KEY FACT teachers in their fields and global leaders In addition, the opportunities to student life at UL. where students attend a general lecture in research and scholarship. Studying at study abroad at some of the world’s about what UL has to offer and also get UL is a chance in a lifetime for personal top universities give UL students an the chance to see our sports facilities, UL’s Co-Op programme development in the broadest sense. UL international education that prepares library, design studios, accommodation was recently selected has many diverse societies and clubs, them to take their place in the global and Student Centre. as a finalist for the Best which contribute much to the life and society. University Placement fabric of the University and the wider community. UL also offers you an easy pathway Service Award, the only to further study, with a broad range of Irish university selected Our students consistently rate us highly postgraduate programmes to enhance from 350 entries. 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 UL Open Days 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 of walking in the footsteps of successful 2016 currently enjoys an employment rate graduates, many of whom are helping Thursday October 20th that is a highly significant 20%, higher shape the history and the future of than the average for the six and the wider world. Friday October 21st in Ireland. This is what we like to call the 2017 UL Edge and it is something of which this With warm regards, University is very proud. Saturday January 14th Professor Don Barry President www.studyatul.ie UL has been awarded top scores in the latest QS Stars report.

We received the maximum five stars in key areas such as Teaching, Employability and Facilities.

QS Stars provides an independent evaluation of the world’s leading universities.

4 5 Top 10 reasons to choose UL Top 10 reasons to choose UL

Here are a few of 7. We want you to get a better the reasons why job with better pay UL continues to respond to the needs of our university is industry and the interests of our students by adding new academic programmes. As the job market evolves, UL will the right choice for continue to develop programmes in the most in-demand areas. We can offer you you in seeking a the most direct route towards achieving your qualification. A UL degree can take real-world, career- you anywhere you want to go. www.ul.ie/courses

focused education. 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. Here at UL, our staff encourage creative 1. Our students get jobs 4. UL supports you thinking to put you ahead of the curve and prepare you to become the leaders UL has the highest graduate employment UL is more than a university - it’s your of tomorrow. rate in Ireland. UL graduates have home as you embark on a journey of claimed titles such as ‘Journalist of the discovery. Find out about our student 9. The UL experience Year’ and ‘Graduate Employee of the support services such as the advisor Year’. Our alumni are among the most system and a confidential student Fantastic amenities, student influential thinkers, business leaders, counselling centre. We have one-on-one organisations, campus events, live bands, artists, scientists, engineers and teachers learning centres in Languages, Maths, DJs, comedians, sports facilities, good in Ireland and throughout the world. Our Science and IT to support to you in your food and friends….so many reasons to graduates have found employment with learning of these subjects. At UL, you love life at UL! Remember there’s life Google, Intel, Boeing, TV3 and the IRFU won’t feel like a number, and you’ll find outside the lecture theatre. With almost (Irish Rugby Football Union). it easy to fit in and play your part in our 60 clubs and societies, there are sure to www.ul.ie/careers campus community. be one or two which are just right for you. www.ul.ie/access www.ulsu.ie/clubssocs 2. Paid work experience 5. First seven weeks programme 10. On-campus accommodation “Co-op” facilitates the career development of UL students as We want to acknowledge your transition UL provides more on-campus an integral part of their academic from school to university. The “first seven accommodation than any other programme. This paid work placement weeks” is an initiative at the University university in Ireland. We have 6 purpose- enables you to “hit the ground running” of Limerick designed to provide strong built student villages providing more and gives you a great platform when support to you during the very early than 2400 rooms on campus. There’s a making the transition from college to the weeks of your time as a UL student. friendly atmosphere throughout UL with workplace. Successful early adjustment to college so many students living on campus. Each www.ul.ie/coop life is linked to subsequent success. We student has his/her own room ensuite want to let you know we care and are in a modern 6-bedroom apartment. All 3. Ireland’s Sporting Campus interested in your successful adjustment. apartments are equipped with cable TV www.facebook.com/first7weeks and each room has high speed internet Sport is synonymous with the very fabric access included in fees. The locations of of Limerick. Limerick is home to Munster 6. Your money goes further at UL all 5 villages are excellent and close to all Rugby. Here at UL, our multi-purpose bars, shops, restaurants and banks. University Arena boasts a top class Due to our location, the costs of living www.ul.ie/campuslife indoor sport facility and the National and socialising in Limerick are arguably 50 metre pool. There are 40 acres of lower than in many other parts of the outdoor pitches, and 4 all-weather 3G country. We provide a wide choice of synthetic pitches. Whether you’re a accommodation, either on campus or sports enthusiast or just a fan, there’s within easy reach of the University. You always something to get involved in, at can easily walk to college from where you Ireland’s Sporting Campus. live. Come and visit during Open Days www.ulsport.ie and see for yourself!

6 7 Let Limerick Surprise You! UL Accommodation

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The UL campus provides more than 2500 rooms Limerick is a riverside city where the clubs based here. Limerick racecourse Shannon is an integral part of the city’s hosts various meetings throughout the across 6 student villages. character. Vibrant Limerick combines big year, and the new modern greyhound Find out more on city amenities with an innate friendliness stadium is hugely popular. Limerick is www.studentliving.ul.ie – a mix that guarantees an attractive a progressive and thriving city, and an and welcoming environment for student attractive location for students, with living. The city boasts some fashionable over 20,000 young people choosing bars, charming old pubs, glossy shops, third level study in Limerick. Whether The University of Limerick has 6 Our residential managers are on site teaching buildings, Dromroe Village fascinating historic sights, smart pursuing social, cultural or sporting purpose built village-style residences to help students as well as to manage offers 6 bedroomed ensuite apartments restaurants and boutique hotels. interests, students will not lack for on the campus which offer high quality facilities. Campus residences offer a all with fully equipped kitchen / lounges. opportunities for a good night out. accommodation for an all-inclusive fee. great opportunity to meet new friends Like Village, this village offers Limerick is Ireland’s third largest city; The innate friendliness of the people There are no extra bills to worry about. from all over the world. They also offer an 2 bedroomed apartments suitable for which dates back to the 9th century. Its will remain an abiding memory for all All villages on campus are professionally excellent study environment providing student families and rooms for impaired castles, ancient walls and museums are who come to live and study “where the managed with a residential manager on adequate privacy in well-designed single mobility. testament to its dramatic past. There Shannon River meets the sea”. site and a full maintenance team on hand. study bedrooms with high speed internet is certainly plenty of history to absorb included. Plassey Village: Popular with 1st years, in this fine riverside city; from the 13th To find out more, go to Living on campus is one of the best ways houses have 8 single bedrooms and a Century King John’s Castle and the www.ilovelimerick.com to enjoy university life. You are close to Campus Residences large kitchen / living room and 2 showers Treaty Stone, to the which all activities, from lectures to sport, to and toilets. The houses are grouped houses over 2,000 works of art including social life. You make great friends who Cappavilla Village: Cappavilla Village around landscaped courtyards creating pieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Renoir and last a lifetime. Each student has his/ is located on the highest point on the a cosy communal atmosphere. Nearby Picasso. The city is also home to the Irish her own room ensuite in attractive six campus, commanding views of Limerick, is a small shopping centre with a good Chamber Orchestra and the University bedroom modern apartments or sharing Clare and Tipperary. Offering 6 and 4 supermarket, pharmacy and Italian pizza Concert Hall. bathroom facilities in cosy 8 / 6 / 4 bedroom ensuite apartments, sharing pasta deli, Chinese restaurant and bank. bedroom terraced houses. The locations a large kitchen / lounge, it is an ideal In Limerick, sport is a matter of pride are excellent, close to all amenities. location for nursing / health therapy Kilmurry Village: Located close to all the and passion. Limerick is the home of “Limerick is a Images appear courtesy of Most villages have a communal centre students as it is a stone’s throw from the sports facilities, Kilmurry Village is the , hence the city is widely where a programme of activity is Health Sciences Building and the Irish place to live if you enjoy an early morning acknowledged as Ireland’s unofficial progressive and organised for students throughout the World Academy of Music and Dance. swim or jog or if you are a keen sports “rugby capital”. The new year which include arts events, dance, person. Houses sleep 6 / 8 students and stadium is the jewel in the rugby crown thriving city, and an music, information evenings, games Thomond Village: This spectacular are attractively landscaped around the of the city. The Limerick footballers and attractive location tournaments and social evenings. These riverside residence on the banks of the communal Village Hall which is available hurlers draw huge crowds to the Gaelic can also be used for group study and offers 6 and 4 bedroom to the Campus Community for a wide Grounds, and there are several rowing for students student organised events. ensuite apartments. Residents enjoy choice of social activity. spectacular views of the River Shannon Campus Life Services: Campus and its habitat. The village also features 2 Troy Village (off-campus): Located in the residences are professionally managed bedroomed apartments for families and Groody area of , this village is a by Campus Life Services. While we rooms for impaired mobility. 15-min walk from the main UL campus. It have a code of conduct which must be offers 3, 5 and 6 bedroom apartments. followed, we aim to ensure that students Dromroe Village: Dromroe Village is an enjoy living on campus and that we attractive apartment complex located Find out more on offer a home from home especially for between the Millstream and the River www.studentliving.ul.ie the new student moving to university. Shannon. Yet quite close to the main

8 9 UL Accommodation UL Campus

1st Years: on campus accommodation is a very good option for 1st years. Places to eat on campus Bar/Restaurants Shopping on campus An allocation of rooms is held for incoming first year students and are The University offers a wide choice of • The Stables Club The Student Centre offers a variety of available online. Rooms are offered on a first come, first served basis. restaurants, which include large self- • University Arena Sports Club essential retail services required by service restaurants offering high quality • The Scholars’ Club students on a daily basis. It is designed Thereafter, online applications are waitlisted. Reserve your on-campus home cooked food at budget conscious • The Pavilion to be the social hub on campus where prices, a variety of small restaurants, students meet, relax and participate in accommodation online at www.campuslife.ul.ie stylish cafes and bar / restaurants which Club / restaurants on campus operate many of the activities organised by Clubs serve food late into the evening. as social club style venues for students and Societies. Campus Life Programme and staff. They offer good value hot Restaurants include: meals, sandwiches, snacks and coffee • Bank – Ulster Bank offers student Our Campus Life Programme is a series of events and initiatives organised and • Red Raisin Café – large self service throughout the day and snack food banking, Bureau de Change and ATM designed by Campus Life Services to give residents an opportunity to pursue interests café offering a variety of hot and cold during the evenings. facility. that complement campus living and help develop the sense of community that exists snacks, Starbucks coffees and Subway • Bookshop – O’Mahony’s Booksellers in the five residential villages on campus. sandwiches. UL Farmers’ Market – The Farmers’ stock all academic course titles, • Eden Restaurant - offers a “student Market is held every Tuesday in the SU novels, stationery, newspapers and Each Village offers: special” hot dish every day, pizzas, Courtyard. This weekly market brings magazines. • Individual houses / apartments with • Cable TV carvery, soup, sandwiches, coffee and local food producers into the centre of • Foodstore – SPAR supermarket private study bedrooms, fully equipped • Telephone snacks. the university campus and boasts a wide providing a range of foods, breads, kitchen / lounges, two showers and • Refuse Collection • Plaza Café, Glucksman Library – coffee variety of stalls, including organic fruit confectionery, sandwiches and hot toilets. In Cappavilla, Dromroe and • Refuse sacks and light bulbs shop in the Library which serves hot and and vegetables, fresh chutney, jams and snacks. Thomond Villages, all rooms are • Self service launderette cold lunches and snacks. sauces, homemade farmhouse cheeses, • Launderette – a serviced laundry and ensuite • Village reception service opens • Café Allegro, Foundation Building sushi, speciality breads and pastries, and dry cleaning facility. • Accommodation designed for students Monday to Thursday 08h30 – 22h30, – just the place for a treat, serving artisan chocolates. The Farmers’ Market • Snap Printing – Print store offering a with impaired mobility Friday 08h30 - 19h00, Sunday 18h30 - speciality coffee, gateaux, gourmet initiative is part of a broader movement full range of printing services. • Family accommodation in Cappavilla, 22h30 panini sandwiches and salads. to encourage ethical consumption and • Travel Shop – USIT provide a specialist Dromroe and Thomond villages • Security patrols at night • Café @roma, Computer Science sustainable development within the travel service with student rates for • High speed internet access (included • Full maintenance service Building – speciality coffees, hot university and is hugely popular with travel worldwide. in fees) • Residential manager chocolate, hot dishes of the day, salads staff and students alike. • Crèche – Silver Apples Crèche. A and hot and cold sandwiches. number of places are available to • Cube Cafe – offers a variety of Deli students with families each year. Off-Campus Accommodation sandwiches, salads, hot dishes, soup, speciality coffee and snacks. The Accommodation Service provides a list of properties available locally, off campus. • The Right Track cafe – a variety of Students who choose to live off campus have the option to rent a house / apartment healthy options, hot dishes, salads, locally or to go into lodgings with a family paying for half board or full board. sandwiches and health drinks. • Paddock Restaurant – opens for NB It is important to note that the University can take no responsibility for the breakfast and serves hot dishes, condition of these properties and advises all students to visit the properties and to sandwiches and snacks throughout read all agreements carefully in advance of signing tenancy agreements. the day.

On Campus Accommodation Rental Fees 2016/ 17* Typical rates for off-campus accommodation Village Residence Capacity Rates Lodging 5 day full board from €150.00 per week Cappavilla Village 500 €5,070 per annum Self Catering rental from €70.00-€80.00 per week sharing house Thomond Village 500 €5,070 per annum Dromroe Village 456 €5,070 per annum Kilmurry Village 525 €4,030 per annum Plassey Village 424 €3,900 per annum For further information on pricing and booking information, please visit our website www.campuslife.ul.ie Troy Village 170 €3,900 per annum

Campus Life Services UL Visitor Centre & and polo shirts. The shop also presents of Limerick Visitor Centre and Shop, Accommodation Service University Shop a huge range of accessories, stationery, showcasing the best of craft and design All rental fees are inclusive of internet, cable TV, waste disposal, Plassey Campus Centre CLG souvenirs, children’s clothing/gifts and hand-made in Limerick. We are located maintenance service and a specified usage of utilities. University of Limerick, Ireland The University of Limerick Visitor corporate gifts. The UL Sport range of in the Student Centre and open Monday Tel: +353 61 202331 Centre and Shop presents a wide range clothing is also available, including the – Saturday. *Rental fees are based on the period from September 2016 to Fax: +353 61 202188 of quality items including branded GAA strip. The Limerick Craft Hub at UL mid May in 2017. Rental fees normally increase by 5%. Email: [email protected] hoodies, t-shirts, hats, varsity jackets is a vibrant addition to the University 10 11 Timeout at UL UL Clubs and Societies

Among the many services the Students’ Green, Saw Doctors, Republic of Loose, Union provides is entertainments (ents). Damien Dempsey, The Coronas, Shane The Students’ Union provides all aspects MacGowan and loads more. of entertainment from live bands and DJs, to comedy and theatre and On the comedy front, UL has seen the everything in between and beyond. best in Irish talent along with the odd international acts too. Recent acts have UL is also famous for its Charity Week included Neil Delamere, Andrew Maxwell, where the campus is taken over for a PJ Gallagher, Colin Murphy, Karl Spain, week by the daytime and night time Tommy Tiernan and Des Bishop along events which raise money for four with many, many more. In other words, all worthwhile charities. The backbone of the best, young and new Irish comedians UL Ents is the regular events. Bands that come to UL. have played in UL over the years include Bressie’s band The Blizzards, Hermitage

Welcome to the wolf pack

For the next four years while you work towards your goal of obtaining a degree, THE best way to maximise your non- academic time with new people in fun, interesting and challenging ways is through the huge social network known affectionately as “Clubs & Socs” – that’s 70 different Clubs & Societies run by over 640 volunteer committees with over 5000 members. This is our ever growing Wolf Pack.

Over the past year, many of our sports clubs were the apex predators on the intercollegiate sports scene once again. Our Kayak Club are the current 7 in a row Intervarsity champs, and the GAA Club had another phenomenal year. In Week 7 of Semester 1 you will enjoy a flurry of Society activity across campus with the annual Societies of UL Arts Festival (SoUL Arts Fest). From Historical Tea Parties & International Food Fairs to Dance Showcases & political debates there are over 40 fantastic events to be part of and delight in! Charity week A recent addition to Charity Week is the UL Charity Week is Great Race, a competition covering the Roam the world as part of this amazing In a word, UL Charity Week is nuts! four corners of Ireland. For those of you recognised as one of Wolf pack and go skydiving in France, Formally known as RAG Week, it is with a sense of adventure, this is the sub-aqua diving in Lanzarote, surfing in recognised as one of the best in the thing for you. It’s a treasure hunt with a the best in the country Morocco or travel to Denmark with the country and its main aim is to make as difference. and its main aim is to Society of Architecture. much money for charity as possible. Basically, we come up with as many UL Ents also organises class parties, make as much money Join the Wolf Pack by creating an games as we can involving food, rubber, Christmas parties, Hallowe’en parties, account on-line to register with the Club ropes, gunge, water, broncos and St. Patrick’s Day parties, start of term for charity as possible. or Society of your choice. more, throw in a few comedians, bands parties, end of term parties … are you Find out more at www.ulsu.ie/clubssocs and hypnotists and mix it all up with seeing a pattern here? As the old saying Find us on Facebook UL Wolves some good weather and plenty “up for goes, any excuse for a party! So, the anything” students. You’ll see what we bottom line is, with your UL Students’ [email protected] mean when you get here. We’ll treat you Union, there’s always something going Clubs & Societies Development Manager to some of the biggest bands, DJs and on, usually of really good quality and far University of Limerick Students’ Union comedians that money can buy. cheaper than you’d get anywhere else. (W) 061-213477 Just get here, meet a bunch of people, (M) 086-0435307 and the fun can begin.

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Clubs Societies What is the Students’ Union?

American Football Krav Maga Architecture Law ULSU is the representative body of all Athletics Mountain Bike Anime & Manga Literary UL students. Every student becomes a Archery Outdoor Pursuits Animal Welfare Motorsports member once they enrol. The Union is Badminton Parkour Christian Union Mature Students run by students, is independent of the Basketball Rugby (Ladies + Men) Circus Medical University and sits as a student voice at Boxing Rowing Comedy Music over 70 committees. Capoeira Sailing Computer Ogra Fíanna Fáil Chess Skydiving Choral Society Out In UL There are 3 full-time elected officers as Dance UL Soccer Psychology well as approximately 60 members of Darts Sub-Aqua Debating Union Photographic Student Council who are backed up by a Equestrian Surf Drama Social Democrats staff team to best represent your views Fencing Swim Electronics Surgical and also to act as the government of GAA Tae Kwon Do Environmental Science the Union. Any student can become an Handball Tag Rugby Feminist Sinn Fein Officer or Councillor. Hockey (Ladies +Men) Trampoline Filmmaking Tea Appreciation Karate (Shotokan) Ultimate Frisbee Forum Soc UL Give Each class can elect one or more class Kayak Windsurfing Games ULFM reps whose job will be to liaise with History Young Fine Gael lecturers, organise class activities and International bring class concerns to others in the Union.

The Union provides (either directly or through others): • Representation of your concerns UL’s An Focal has won TV3’s Student • Advice on academic and personal matters Newspaper of the Year award • 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 • Club memberships • Ticket agent for Dolans, Crush 87 • Common Room, pool tables • Radio (www.ulfm.ie) • Newspaper (www.anfocal.ie)

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

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14 15 The University of Limerick plays a unique Other UL Sport facilities include: UL Sport’s role in national sport. We deliver teaching • 400m Olympic-standard track Swim Ireland - UL Sport and research programmes in Physical • Floodlit astroturf all-weather hockey Performance Centre UL Sport Scholarships mission: Education and Sports Science at both pitch undergraduate and postgraduate • Climbing Wall Swim Ireland’s first ever High The University of Limerick has To become a levels. UL and its Sport Division have • 30 acres of training and championship Performance Centre is based at the long been known as “Ireland’s a track record in the management playing fields state-of-the-art UL Sport Arena complex Sporting Campus”, supporting the and operation of world-class sports and is overseen by full-time coach, Lars development of many of Ireland’s world-class facilities with the development of the UL The national 50m swimming pool Humer. The squad train up to 6 hours a leading sportspeople for over Sport Arena incorporating the National has been designed to the highest day and are supported by a dedicated 40 years. With some of the best campus for 50m Swimming Pool, the UL Sport specifications and is home to Swim sports science team. The team includes a facilities, coaches and sports Boathouse, the UL Sport All-Weather Ireland – UL Sport Performance Centre. Medical Officer, sport physiologist, sport scientists all in one place, it has physical activity, pitches and the innovative creation of While meeting the requirements of the psychologist, chartered physiotherapist, been an environment that has a “sports city” concept on campus,. UL international swimmers, the pool has an dietician and performance analyst. nurtured Ireland’s best talent for Sport prides itself in providing a sports adjustable floor which offers flexibility The Centre was set up in order to give generations. sport, recreation environment to the 13,000 students and for usage by many groups like swimming talented Irish swimmers the opportunity staffs on campus and the many sporting clubs, schools, the general public, to compete and develop at the highest Now UL will significantly enhance and health. communities local and regional. recreational swimmers, aqua aerobics level. its support to its student athletes classes and disabled swimmers. through what we believe will www.ulsport.ie UL Sport consists of five broad sports Following the ongoing success of this become Ireland’s best Sports facilities: UL Sport Arena, UL Sport programme, the High Performance Scholarship programme, UL sports scholarship recipient Outdoor Facilities, UL Sport All-weather Development Squad was set up to combining all of the great supports and Tipperary inter-county hurler Pitches, UL Sport Adventure Centre and encourage younger swimmers to prepare we can offer to help maximise our UL Sport Boathouse. themselves to train and compete at students’ talent. KEY FACT international level and progress to a UL Sport Arena facilities include: higher standard. Swim Ireland’s High There are three levels of award, The Bank of Ireland UL GAA • National 50m Swimming Pool More than 43 UL students Performance Centre in UL is co-funded Gold, Silver and Bronze with a High Performance Programme • 4 Courts – offering basketball, by the Irish Sports Council and the Irish value of up to €10000 at the Gold is designed to give you, as a volleyball, badminton, futsal and and graduates became Institute of Sport. If you’re interested in level. Scholarship holders will player, the structured support indoor soccer GAA All-Ireland medal combining studies and sport at a high benefit from support in the areas required to achieve your sporting • 60m six-lane indoor sprint track winners in 2014, in , level, you can contact Lars Humer of accommodation, registration, and academic ambitions. These • 225m three-lane suspended jogging Email: [email protected] sports science, coaching and scholarships are open to GAA track football and camogie mentoring. UL will offer you a players in all four codes; Camogie, • Health and Performance Centre across all levels. unique world class environment in Hurling, Mens and Ladies Football. • Fitness Studio which you will train and study. This programme will assist the athletes involved to maximise their potential and represent UL GAA, their clubs and counties at the highest level.

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].

For further information on GAA scholarships contact the UL GAA Development Officer Deirdre Murphy: [email protected] Tel: 061 202837

Closing date for all scholarship applications is the 1st of July and is UL sports scholarship recipient open to all new entrants as well as and Olympic athlete Thomas Barr all current students.

UL’s Thomas Barr wins Gold at the 2015 World University Games in South Korea and qualifies for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio

16 17 Ireland’s largest The UL Sport Adventure Centre is one of all-weather the leading water sports facilities in the floodlit park country, with an extensive fleet of sailing dinghies, top class windsurfing equipment This multi-purpose fully floodlit all- and a vast array of canoes and kayaks weather synthetic grass park contains 2 full size 3rd Generation (3G) soccer pitches, 1 full size 3rd Generation Munster’s Premier Adventure Facility In addition to this, school tours, rugby pitch and a full size 3G GAA Another unique UL sports facility is the kids camps, adult skills courses, pitch. This is the largest artificial UL Sport Adventure Centre. ULAC is teambuilding programmes and corporate grass development in Ireland to located on the picturesque shores of entertainment and events are a regular date designed to IRB, GAA and FIFA in Killaloe Co. Clare. Owned occurrence here. All programmes are specifications. The 3G all-weather UL Sport Boathouse and run by UL Sport, ULAC provides designed and developed by our highly surface plays like natural grass and This unique facility is home to the first indoor an excellent facility for the staff and qualified and experienced staff who are is designed for full contact. Each rowing tank in Ireland and will simulate students of the University and is also experts in the field of outdoor education full size pitch can be sub-divided to various weather and water conditions, whilst open all year round to the general and adventure activities. There really is create smaller-sized playing areas. accommodating up to 8 rowers at a time. public. The Centre is one of the leading no better place to launch a tailor made Player comfort is a priority and this If you are a rowing enthusiast, this is the water sports facilities in the country, with assault on the outdoors than UL Sport synthetic surface is unlike most others chance of a lifetime to enjoy this fantastic an extensive fleet of sailing dinghies, top Adventure Centre. Our sporting facilities as it eliminates carpet burn and amenity. class windsurfing equipment and a vast are unmatched at university level in reduces the risk of injuries caused by array of canoes and kayaks. The facility Ireland. Our emphasis is on enjoyable the other hard or uneven surfaces. has on numerous occasions played participation and achieving a balance In addition to these state-of-the-art host to large-scale competitions and between academic responsibilities and a playing fields, the new Sports Pavilion intervarsity events. healthy life-style. features a reception area, 8 changing rooms (all with under-floor heating), 2 For further information see www.ulac.ie squad rooms and the Pavilion Bar & Restaurant. Find us on facebook

The University of Limerick prides itself on being “Ireland’s Sports Campus” – its facilities have been used by the Ireland Rugby teams (both men and women), Munster Rugby, the All Blacks, Paralympics Ireland, Special Olympics, the Irish Amateur Boxing Association, Harvard & Yale Athletics, Basketball Ireland, Gymnastics Ireland and numerous intercounty teams as well as regional and provincial squads.

18 19 Each week our recreation programme supervises more than fifty Ladies Football activities and classes at a variety of intensity and ability levels, SPORTING Equestrian • Intermediate Team win the Lynch Cup which include: • Intervarsity Show-Jumping winners 2016 – the first time in the history of UL SUCCESSES 2014 GAA • Archery • Orienteering Classes include: • Emily McDonagh selected for Ireland in • Seniors win All-Ireland League title in • American Football • Outdoor Pursuits • Aqua Aerobics AT UL the 2015 World Polo-Lacrosse. 2015, O’Connor Cup in 2014 and 2015 • Athletics • Pool & Darts • Aqua Jogging • UL wins 2014 National Tetrathlon and Jim Kennedy Cup League title in • Badminton • Rowing • Body Attack Athletics Championships. 2014 • Ballroom • Rugby (M&W) • Body Pump • Jessie Barr represents Ireland in the • Freshers All-Ireland Blitz winners 2012 • Basketball (M&W) • Sailing • Boot Camp 400m hurdles in the World University GAA and 2015 and Donaghy Shield winners • Dancing • Soccer (M&W) • Box Fit Games in South Korea 2015 • UL makes history in 2016 when all 2012 • Camogie • Softball • Campus Run • Thomas Barr wins a gold medal four codes reach the championship • Canoe Polo • Sub-Aqua (Diving) • Circuits for Ireland in the 400m hurdles at weekend in their respective sports Camogie • Climbing Wall • Swimming • Fit for Life the 2015 World University Games in (Men’s & Ladies’ Football, Hurling and • Senior League champions 2012, 2015 • Cricket • Table -Tennis • Insanity Gwangju, South Korea, earns the Most Camogie) and 2016; seven players selected on the • Fencing • Taekwondo • Kettlebells Inspirational Performance on Irish Soil 2014 All Stars team • • Trampolining • Mind Body Fusion Award 2015 and is selected to represent Hurling • Freshers All-Ireland winners 2013 (M&W) • Tennis • Nordic Walking Ireland at the 2016 Olympic Games • Seniors win 2015 and • UL hosts Ashbourne, Purcell and Fr • Golf • Ultimate Frisbee • Pilates • Michelle Finn wins Bronze with Ireland the Division 1 League 2013 Meaghair Cups in 2013 – the first time • Handball • Volleyball • Ritchie’s Master- at the European Cross Country • Freshers 2 All-Ireland Division 2 and in the history of the event that matches • Hockey (M&W) • Weight-Lifting Class Championships 2015 and is selected to League champions 2011, 2012, 2013, were played on 3G synthetic pitches • Hurling • Waterpolo • Spinning represent Ireland at the 2016 Olympic 2014 and 2015 - Freshers 1 League • Championship winners 2014 and 2015 • Judo • Windsurfing • Swimming lessons Games in the 3,000m steeplechase champions 2012 and All-Ireland Cup • Karate • Parkour • Trak Attack • UL women win Gold in the 2016 Cross winners 2015 Kayak • Kayaking • TRX Country Intervarsity. • Intermediate All-Ireland champions • Intervarsity winners 2012, 2013, 2014, • Life-Saving • Walk, Talk & Tone 2012 and League and Munster 2015 and 2016 • Mountain Biking • Yoga Badminton champions 2012 and 2013 • Eoin Keyes selected to represent • UL Badminton wins the ISBT • Junior All-Ireland champions 2012 Ireland at the 2015 World Surf (International Student Badminton Championships Tournament) 2014 Cup title. Men’s Football • In 2016, the seniors reached the Outdoor pursuits club Basketball Sigerson Championship weekend for • 2015 expedition to Kilimanjaro and Mt • UL women win the 2016 ‘B’ Intervarsity the first time in 19 years Elbrus (highest mountains in Africa Title. • Divisions 2 and 4 League champions and Europe) 2014 Dance • Freshers Division 2 champions and Rugby • Intervarsity winners 2014 and 2015. Munster Fresher Blitz winners 2014 • UL host the 2016 Women’s Rugby • Freshers 2 All-Ireland Division 3 Intervarsity champions 2013 • All-Ireland League winners 2015 (men) • All-Ireland League winners 2015 (women) • Irish Women’s Rugby team wins the 2015 title with UL graduates Gillian Bourke and being capped • Irish Women’s Rugby team wins the 2013 Grand Slam with five UL graduates

Soccer • Senior men reach final of the 2016 • Senior men win Farquhar Cup 2015

20 21 Student Supports at UL Student Supports at UL

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 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 IN AND MAKE THE VERY BEST OF YOUR TIME HERE WITH US. LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRES CAREER, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CRITICAL THINKING AND Centre for Teaching & Learning and VOLUNTEERING LONGER TERM PLANNING www.ul.ie/ctl AWARENESS This week will shine a light on the Mathematics Learning Centre This week will encourage you to start importance of “critical thinking” www.mlc.ul.ie developing a career and civic outlook; as a major element of successful Orientation ECE Student Support Centre focus on professional skills and an engagement with learning at UL; getting www.ecestudents.ul.ie/ssc emphasis on becoming engaged you to think about your longer term Programme Regional Writing Centre citizens. engagement with your studies at UL. www.ul.ie/rwc The Orientation Programme is held the ICT Learning Centre www.facebook.com/first7weeks week before the start of term. During www.ul.ie/ictlc Orientation, you will; Science Learning Centre Find us on facebook • Enrol as a new student www.ul.ie/~slc • 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

First seven Weeks programme

The First Seven Weeks is an initiative Getting help and advice - at the University of Limerick designed The student advisor system to provide strong, targeted support to you during the very early weeks of your The Student Advisor System is designed time as a UL student. Successful early to help you in your transition to adjustment to college life is linked to University. On enrolling at the University subsequent success. We want to let you of Limerick you are assigned an advisor. know we care and are interested in your An advisor is a member of the academic successful adjustment. Each of the first staff who teaches on your course. seven weeks has its own theme, designed to focus your attention on various issues The functions of the advisor include: that we know are important for settling in and thriving as a higher education • Meeting you early in the first semester student. and assisting in your orientation • Acting as a source of advice and information on general student Week 1 problems and where appropriate, WELCOME, SETTLING IN, referring students to the support FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND services FSW Guides at the entrance to all • Monitoring your academic buildings Maps information and updates progress and, where appropriate, available at The Hub and on facebook recommending remedial action • Assisting you in your choice of elective Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 modules STUDY SKILLS AND TIME MEET YOUR ADVISOR WEEK HEALTH AND WELLBEING WEEK • Advising you on changes in your MANAGEMENT This week pays special attention to We want to make sure that all new educational arrangements. Set up good study patterns and manage health and wellbeing, encouraging you students have met their advisor by this your time well. to make deliberate efforts to focus on week, so that if you haven’t done that To find out more, email staying well and being healthy. during earlier weeks, this is the time! Drop [email protected] into The Hub for assistance.

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of peace and tranquillity for those who Student Counselling wish to take time to reflect, pray or listen to sacred music. Religious services are The role of the Counselling Service is provided throughout the academic year. to assist your academic and personal Visit us on Facebook and www.ul.ie/ development. Student counsellors chaplain provide a comprehensive, professional, Tel : Teach Fáilte - 061 233635 or confidential counselling service, free of Chaplaincy Office - 061 202180 charge.

The Counselling Service can help you deal with the wide range of problems common to any student population, e.g. personal problems, vocational uncertainty, family problems and examination anxiety. Psychotherapy is also provided where appropriate.

The Counselling Service is free of charge and provides a daily drop-in time during term time from 11.00-12.00 and 3.00-4.00 for students to call, without appointment, to Room CM073. The service also delivers 10 psycho-educational classes each week as an integral part of its The Student Health Centre Disability services programme. The University welcomes students An acute care advisory service is with disabilities and specific learning Enquiries can also be made to: provided to all registered students. difficulties. The University is part of the Dr Declan Aherne, This service includes a full time nursing DARE entry route (Disability Access Head of Counselling, service and daily attendance by doctors. Route to Education). Students wishing Room CM072, A consultant psychiatrist and chartered to apply to DARE must apply as part of Email: [email protected], physiotherapist are available through their CAO application (www.cao.ie) by Tel: 061-202332. internal referral. 1st February 2017.

Chaplaincy The emphasis of the University’s Applicants must indicate their wish to health services is on prevention rather be considered for DARE. Applicants The UL Chaplaincy works to meet the than cure; you will be encouraged to who are successful with their DARE many and varied needs of a global participate actively in the wide range of application may be offered a place on Connect university campus. We recognise that physical and recreational activities in the reduced points. Applicants must indicate life at UL is a dynamic, ever-changing University which encourage a balanced that they have a Disability/Specific Connect is a network of UL students Whatever it is you need, we’re experience, which brings all kinds of new approach to a healthy and wholesome Learning Difficulty and are then directed which has one simple aim; to help you extremely flexible and always here opportunities and challenges to students. lifestyle. to the separate online application form. meet new people and give you the to help. Feel free to get in touch with As chaplains, we offer a welcoming space This form asks applicants to provide best possible college experience! We’re us at any time, even if you just have and a supportive presence to students UL Student Medical Centre additional information about their unique in the sense that our service was questions about life in UL or want to and staff. We promote an open and Tel: 061 202534 disability or specific learning difficulty designed by students, for students, to meet some students who are already caring environment where diversity is www.ul.ie/medical and to provide evidence of disability. offer help and support where needed. studying here. We look forward to respected. Our key activities include; Basically, we will try to link you up with hearing from you. • Support Supporting documents must be sent to someone from your own course with Email us: [email protected] • Worship/Spirituality the CAO by 1 April 2017. Mature applicants similar interests before you come to • Outreach/Volunteering. with disabilities (23 years of age or over) college, or when you get here. should apply to the University in the Students are welcome to visit Teach same way as other mature students as Fáilte, our drop- in centre in the Students’ they are not considered under the DARE Square. This centre is driven by, and route. Applicants can contact Disability responds to the needs of all students Services for more information. equally and is one of the busiest and Tel: 061 213478 most welcoming students’ hubs on Email: [email protected] campus. We are open daily from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Individuals or groups are welcome for a casual cuppa and chat. In times of difficulty students are assured of a listening ear and we can advise you about other supports available, either on or off campus. The Contemplative Centre (opposite the ULSU) is an oasis

24 25 UL Mature Students Your UL Learning Experience

which first year mature students are President’s volunteer award sports clubs, animal shelters, fundraising for 1,100 people. A further 350 seats are supported by mature students from later etc). also provided in a number of separate years on their programmes to adapt to Get involved in the largest student Students are also encouraged and reading rooms on campus. Each desk is life as a full-time student. The office offers activity– VOLUNTEERING. UL students supported to develop and create wired for power and network connectivity advice to prospective mature students so are the best volunteers and have a their own volunteering opportunities. and wifi is available throughout the feel free to contact us with any questions long and proud volunteering tradition. Volunteering is the best way to get building. Your UL student ID card is you may have about becoming a mature UL student volunteers are known on involved, help out, meet new people required to enter and exit the building. student or ask us for a copy of our Mature campus, in and around Limerick city and gain practical, hands-on work In addition to printed books, the library Student Handbook (also downloadable and county, and their home towns as experience. Be sure to join the Student has a growing ebook collection, and from www.ul.ie/mso). exceptional individuals. Each year at Volunteer Army during your time at provides you with access to more than the annual President’s Volunteer Award UL and put the V in your CV. To find 50,000 full text journals online. The There is a comprehensive range of (PVA) ceremony, the President of the out more, go to www.ulpva.ie or www. Special Collections Department contains learning supports and other services in University of Limerick shows his support studentvolunteer.ie a growing collection of rare books and UL, which are available to all students. The for the phenomenal volunteering work Find us on Facebook “UL President’s manuscripts relating particularly to the STUDENT PROFILE following highlights some of the supports done by UL students. The annual PVA Volunteer Award”. history, literature and culture of Limerick which might be of most relevance to ceremony is attended by families and and the Mid West region. The library acts Patricia O’Brien mature students: friends of student volunteers, the campus The Community Liaison Office as a gateway to databases, electronic Mature Student • Language Support Unit community and the organisations student supports student volunteers and journals and other electronic information BA European Studies • Maths Learning Centre volunteers supported through the year. student led volunteering. Drop in to the resources worldwide. The library aims Office • Science Learning Centre The award is recorded on the student’s office anytime. Gabriella Hanrahan, to provide a high quality, personal and I decided to come back to college • Regional Writing Centre transcript. Community Liaison Office, Students’ friendly service in a student centred when I was out of work because The University of Limerick warmly • Student Health Centre Union Building, Room SU-105 supportive environment. I was faced with two options - welcomes mature students to all its • Counselling Service Volunteering opportunities are as diverse either leave the country or do programmes of study and values the • Mature Student Society as the student population. Students Library facilities and services include: something to upskill myself. I was contribution they make to university • Careers Service volunteer for on-campus clubs and Library & information services • Information queries very impressed with what UL life as increasingly many adults are • ICT (Information and Communication societies and/or in various campus • Bibliography, FYP and reference offers to mature students. I saw a choosing to return to college as mature Technology) Learning Centre projects (e.g. study clubs, community With over 1 million visitors a year the support huge support network here and students. Whatever your own motivation, garden, maths learning centre UL events, Glucksman Library at the University of • Group study rooms in particular for mature students. background or experience, rest assured Mature Student Access etc.) or in off-campus community based Limerick is a busy building. The library • Self-service returns and borrowing Thanks to UL, I have really grown that you will be hugely welcomed and Certificate projects (e.g. after school study clubs, is home to Special Collections and • Information skills programmes in confidence in what I feel I can valued by everyone at UL and we aim Archives, the main lending collection • Research skills programmes achieve. to ensure that your time at UL will be an The Mature Student Office also runs of the University, computer labs, • Inter library loans enriching and rewarding one. Mature the Mature Student Access Certificate. printing, photocopying and a host of • Alumni membership How I make it work is that the thirty students must be over the age of 23 on This is a one-year full time pre-degree other services. Library, IT and Disability • Photocopying equipment weeks of the academic year are the 1st of January of the year of entry. programme which is designed for Services staff are also located in • Computer labs and printing dedicated purely to college. There individuals who wish to develop or this building and a range of services • Training rooms are pockets of time that I take off Supports Available refresh key learning skills before applying that support teaching, learning and and make time for friends and directly for a degree course. It offers research are conducted here all year Details of all print and electronic family, but I’m very focused during Some of you may be a little apprehensive mature students the opportunity to study round. The current library has seating resources, facilities, services and news the semester. When I graduate, about making a lifestyle change to that of introductory level subjects in one of the are available on the library web at I would like to go and work in a mature student. Perhaps you have been following disciplines: Business Studies, www.ul.ie/library the European Parliament for a away from formal study for a long period Engineering, Humanities or Science. while but my ultimate dream is of time. Most likely you will be juggling Students also take modules in Computer Connect with the library online to actually open my own holistic various roles as you take on yet another Skills, Maths, Study Skills and Educational @ullibrary www.facebook.com/ullibrary centre in Spain or possibly South one – that of mature student. Your task Guidance. Successful completion of the America. may appear daunting so our aim in the Access Certificate offers mature students Mature Student Office is to support the guaranteed progression into a range of My advice to any mature student learning journey of mature students on degree courses in UL. coming back is definitely ‘go for undergraduate programmes to ensure it’. You will have normal concerns Library opening hours during your full and equal participation in For further information on any of the semester and worries but it is so worth it. university life. above services or supports, please There are huge support systems Opening Study & PC contact the Mature Student Office at: Day here - get to know these as you For example, the Mature Student Office Hours Access Only might never need them but at least runs a special Welcome Programme in Mature Student Office 08:30 - 09:00 you will know where they are and Mon-Fri 08:30 - 23:00 August for incoming first year mature Room EM023a - Main Building & 21:00 - 23:00 how to access them. Make friends students, to give you a chance to University of Limerick across the board, young and not familiarise yourself with the UL campus Telephone: 061 202735 Sat 10:00 - 19:00 16:30 - 19:00 so young. There are challenges - at and the supports available to you. We Email: [email protected] Sun 11:00 - 18:00 11:00 - 18:00 home, financially…..but if you really also run a Peer Mentoring initiative in Web: www.ul.ie/mso want to do it, you will overcome them.

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The Language Information Our Graduate Aonad na Centre Technology Attributes Gaeilge

The Language Centre is an integral Division Pléann Aonad na Gaeilge le cur chun part of the faculty of Arts, Humanities cinn na Gaeilge in Ollscoil Luimnigh. and Social Sciences at the University of The Information Technology Division Cuirtear neart seirbhísí ar fáil do mhic Limerick. An official Cambridge ESOL (ITD) provides a wide range of services léinn, cúrsaí Gaeilge oíche agus tograí Examination Centre, the Language to support teaching and learning. This tacaíochta teanga san áireamh. Is féidir Centre offers full and part-time courses includes the provision and support of the le mic léinn lánaimseartha na hollscoile specifically for the English language presentation and audio visual equipment tabhairt faoin gcúrsa oíche Teastas needs of students. in the general teaching spaces as well as & Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge a dhéanamh the services which are accessed directly ar chostas laghdaithe. Tá Seomra na The Language Centre caters for a wide by students. Students can access a large Gaeilge (LC0-016, Áras na dTeangacha) range of language learners including number of University PCs in our network ar fáil mar sheomra caidrimh do phobal non-native English speaking teachers of computer labs across campus or can na Gaeilge ar an gcampas agus tá who wish to develop their skills during connect their own laptops to dedicated aiseanna tae agus caife ar fáil. Déantar the summer. We also provide courses high speed network ports in the library. modúl GA4006 An Ghaeilge Ghairmiúil for prospective UL students who The University also has an ever- a thairiscint do mhic léinn gur spéis leo have reached the academic entry expanding secure wireless network as a bheith ag obair i nGaelcholáiste nó i requirements for their chosen degree well as a ‘public’ access wireless service scoil Ghaeltachta. Tá a thuilleadh eolais but need to improve their English in to allow students to connect smart Graduate attributes are the academic faoi na tograí seo ar fad ar fáil ón oifig order to meet the English language entry Learning phones and other mobile devices. abilities, personal qualities and -déanaigí teagmháil linn! requirements. students who have ICT related modules Printing services are available in all transferable skills which you will have the Support as part of their learning requirements. It computer labs which are also staffed by opportunity to develop as part of your Aonad na Gaeilge is responsible for English language courses include: is a free service for all UL students. The ITD Computer Lab Assistants who are UL experience. The University of Limerick the promotion of the at • Preparation for University Centres ICT Learning Centre provides individual available to assist students in the use of provides a learning environment that UL. There are lots of services available • English for Academic Purposes consultation or additional group tutorials the IT resources on campus. UL Students stimulates students to be: for students including Irish evening • Exam preparation i.e. Cambridge and Mathematics Learning Centre based on analysis of your requirements. can also access support for their own • Knowledgeable courses and language support initiatives. IELTS The centre also helps by directing you to devices in our regular laptop clinics and • Proactive Full-time UL students can pursue the • International Foundation Programme The purpose of the Maths Learning relevant text and online material. can make other IT requests through our • Creative evening Teastas/Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge • General English, during the summer Centre is to support students’ dedicated Student IT help email service. • Responsible programme (discounted rate available). and all year round mathematics learning across all Language Learning Hub (LLH) ITD also manages the UL Print Room and • Collaborative Seomra na Gaeilge (LC0-016 Languages • Junior Programme – summer programmes in UL by providing a the online print submission system where • Articulate Building) is a hub for the Irish speaking • Teacher development courses dedicated area with supervised access The Language Learning Hub (LLH) is students can have larger print jobs or community on campus with tea and • English for specific purposes to help and resources in a relaxed a free service which offers support to document binding services completed. coffee facilities. The module GA4006 An • Custom designed courses environment, and by addressing the the learning, teaching and research Ghaeilge Ghairmiúil is offered to students • Language and internships mathematics needs of special groups that takes place within the School For those students living on campus in Our Graduate Attributes is an important who are interested in teaching in a e.g. mature students, adult returners, of Modern Languages and Applied one of the residential villages, high speed statement. It represents our collective Gaelcholáiste or in a Gaeltacht school. transfer students. Linguistics, and the School of Culture connectivity to the internet is provided, commitment to creating and sustaining Cuir Aithne orainn / Get to know us : TESOL and Communications. Our facilities as well as the University network. This an outstanding and distinctive learning Ríomhphost Science Learning Centre include two computer labs, a Digital allows students access to the full range environment for all our students. E-mail: [email protected] We offer a part-time introductory Language Lab and an Open Learning of information services from the comfort It articulates the range of educational Suíomh idirlín course in TESOL that is suitable for The Science Learning Centre is a vital Area. We have a huge catalogue of DVDs, of their accommodation. priorities that we focus on: educating Website: www.ul.ie/aonadnagaeilge anyone interested in teaching English to resource that offers you support in all CD-ROMs, TV stations, books and audio people for their professional and speakers of other languages. your science modules including Physics, material which can be accessed for free www.ul.ie/itd personal lives, ensuring that our students /aonadnagaeilge Chemistry, Biology and Sports Science. in the Open Learning Area. The LLH take responsibility for themselves @AonadnaGaeilge To find out more, go to All services offered by the centre are free also organises a range of activities to and learn to be responsible in their www.ul.ie/languagecentre of charge. promote language learning. We provide communities, delivering a curriculum Email: [email protected] discussion groups with Erasmus students that embraces the rigours of each Tel 010 353 61 202777 The Centre aims to provide support in and Language Exchanges (Tandem discipline but one that also steps beyond your learning of science through various Learning) with UL International Students. disciplinary boundaries so that students ways, such as the provision of a drop- learn to interact effectively with people in with access to personal tutors and The Writing Centre from other backgrounds, cultures and additional resources; by offering tutorial specialisms. support in specific science modules, and UL’s Writing Centre offers a free and by addressing science support needs friendly place for all students to come for specific groups e.g. mature students, and address any aspect of their transferee students, access students, writing. The centre is dedicated to international students, etc. helping you become a better and more confident writer. The Writing Centre ICT Learning Centre offers discipline-specific seminars and workshops on essay, report and FYP ICT stands for Information and writing, tailored for a specific audience, Communication Technologies. This e.g. first years, mature students etc. We centre is an initiative to support all UL also provide one-on-one tutoring.

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What is education and practical programmes Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences One of the real benefits of choosing Aiming Higher booklet - This guide is Company Presentations and interviews are arranged for the benefit of the degree, you are expected to spend your to study at UL is that you will have a aimed at parents (and guardians) of - Over 100 employers visit the campus Cooperative students. Coop placement abroad. Many students much better chance of getting a job prospective third level students, to give every year to speak to students about job from Business, Engineering and Science when you graduate. The employment them a practical understanding of the opportunities and to give you advice on a Education? Cooperative education awards also do international placements. rate for UL graduates trends at higher education system in Ireland and range of job search skills. Examples of countries include France, 20% above the national average for to help them to support you in making Cooperative Education (Co-op) gives If you excel on your Coop placement, Germany, Spain, UK, US, China, Japan, university graduates. This year, 73% informed decisions around third level Jobs - CareersConnect has a very you the opportunity to experience the you may be nominated by your Argentina, Mexico, Ghana, South Africa of UL graduates went directly into courses and career choices. The guide active jobs section where we advertise world of work before you graduate. Coop employer for the Cooperative and New Zealand. There is high demand employment, with most other graduates is available online at: www.ul.ie/careers/ thousands of jobs at any one time. Your Coop placement will help you to Education Award. This award recognises from employers for graduates who have going on to further study. UL’s key aiminghigher These include graduate programmes, develop a range of skills for your future outstanding performance during international experience, and have strength in employability is one of the along with international opportunities, career. Coop placement is one of the placement. There is an award for each fluency in a language. reasons many students select UL as First Leanings Toolkit - ‘First Leanings’ volunteering jobs and summer jobs. top reasons students choose to come to faculty and, if you are an Education their first choice university. It is what is is aimed at supporting you in making a study at UL and graduates consistently student, a separate award for excellence School Placement known as The UL Edge. successful transition to third level. First Mastering Your Employability – The cite Coop as being one of the highlights in School Placement. The awards are If you are doing a degree in Education, Leanings supports students in building best way to improve your employment of their UL student experience. presented at the graduation ceremony. you will be required to complete School a picture of their individual strengths, prospects is by developing good Placement as part of your degree interests and motivations and in linking employability skills during your time in The Cooperative Education programme How are placements organised? programme. This is a great opportunity this to their career preferences through a college. We work with employers to deliver is large, with about 1700 students placed for you to develop your teaching skills in number of workshops. The toolkit brings workshops to help you identify, develop every year. In recent years, UL students The Cooperative Education & Careers a real classroom environment. You will with it a specific emphasis on the worlds and improve these skills. and graduates have won a range of Division is responsible for managing have two periods of placement, one in of higher education and work. The toolkit Sometimes, these workshops are part of employability related awards including the placement programme. We have your second year and another in your is available online at: www3.ul.ie/careers/ your academic programme or we can Graduate of the Year, National Student over 1700 employers involved in the fourth year. While on School Placement, firstleanings/ offer them as additional sessions. Challenge and World Association for programme in any academic year and you will be visited up to five times by Cooperative Education Student Honour we work with them to identify suitable your tutors who will support, advise and Awards. UL’s employability strength Coop placements. We will help you assess you on your placement. is reflected in the latest graduate to write your CV and to prepare for For further information, visit our website employment statistics which show that interviews with Coop employers. During at: www.ul.ie/coop the employment rate for UL graduates is your placement, you will be monitored by more than 20% higher than the average an academic staff member. for other universities.

What will I be doing during my Through their Coop experience and What can Coop do for you? Coop placement? their academic studies, UL students get to develop a range of personal and • Gives you practical work experience Placements take into account the needs employability skills. For this reason, built into your degree programme of the employer and the skills and graduate employers – both national • Provides you with the opportunity to abilities of the student. Some Coop jobs and international - actively target UL apply your academic knowledge to the are very closely related to your degree WHAT EMPLOYERS SAY: graduates. As a result, you will find work environment programme but this is not always the “Year-on-year, Kerry Group have UL graduates working in all sectors of Careers advice - we will help you to Careers Website - Our website lists all • Offers you the opportunity to develop case. The most important element of looked to the University of Limerick the economy, from new enterprises to get information on the types of jobs the careers services available to you and many important skills including your Coop placement is the opportunity Co-operative Education Programme large multinationals, where they are that relate to your degree. You can use provides links to other useful sources of teamwork, problem-solving and for you to experience the world of work for high quality placement students making a key contribution to the Irish a range of online resources to identify careers information. communication skills and to develop skills that will equip you as well as top class graduates. The economy. By studying at UL, you will have suitable options and then arrange to • Helps you to make useful contacts for to succeed in your chosen career. students possess strong academic an opportunity to gain practical work meet a Careers Advisor to discuss your Take the first step in ensuring your your future career knowledge, practical skills and experience in a career area related to ideas. employment prospects by choosing UL. • Gives you a competitive edge when International Opportunities great understanding of business your course through the Cooperative We will help you every step of the way. exploring the graduate jobs market environments. Kerry Group highly Education Programme (Coop). Careers Fairs - UL’s Careers Service Visit the website at www.ul.ie/careers UL has a very large international recommends the University of The Careers Service also provides other annually hosts the largest on-campus In circumstances where placement placement programme and every Limerick to any employers seeking opportunities to help you develop your careers fair nationwide. Over 150 Irish restrictions apply owing to personal year in excess of 20% of UL students high calibre students”.conversion employability skills and decide what kind and international employers attend to limitations or when unfavourable complete an international Coop. If you course. of career would suit your interests, ability network with students and advertise their economic conditions exist, alternative are studying a language as part of an and personality. These services include: graduate programmes.

30 31 Further Study at UL UL International Education

Your Next Step A range of grants, scholarships and International other financial assistance are available to research postgraduate students. The Education Graduate Education at UL University offers a number of internal The Graduate School at the University scholarships and students can also The International Education Division is of Limerick supports the development apply for funded postgraduate positions responsible for coordinating the following and delivery of research and taught offered by individual departments or programmes: postgraduate programmes across the research centres. • Study Abroad four faculties and provides a range • Erasmus of support services for postgraduate Further information on scholarships • International Exchanges students. The University offers over 90 and funded postgraduate positions • Erasmus Mundus (student mobility) taught postgraduate programmes (full- is available on the Graduate School • Summer Schools time and part-time) and an extensive website: range of postgraduate research www.graduateschool.ul.ie The office also coordinates admissions opportunities in areas of Business, for international students (Non-EU) at Science & Engineering, Education & undergraduate and masters level. Health Sciences and Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. UL Alumni The support services offered by IED ensure that newly arrived international Taught Postgraduate Programmes Association students are integrated quickly into the A taught postgraduate degree involves University and local community. The attending lectures and tutorials (similar The University of Limerick Alumni office provides advice on immigration, to an undergraduate degree). Students Association (ULAA) links UL graduates health insurance, working in Ireland, undertake exams and have essays or and their alma mater. Membership travel and Irish culture. An extensive projects to complete during the year. of ULAA is free and automatic for all Orientation programme is organised for UL graduates and enables them to new international students immediately Postgraduate Research Programmes maintain a life-long relationship with prior to the start of the university A research degree involves in-depth UL. Graduates also benefit from a semester. Orientation provides students study of a specific topic. All research wide range of services including class with an opportunity to meet staff, other students have an academic supervisor reunions, alumni newsletter, UL-crested students and to become familiar with who provides guidance and support memorabilia/souvenir gift items and the services and facilities on campus. during the research process. Students access to a variety of UL alumni chapters The office also provides information and study for a Masters by research or for a around the world. With an office on support to Irish students undertaking an PhD. campus, ULAA is also responsible for Erasmus or international exchange. coordinating UniversaL - an online community for UL alumni worldwide, Non-EU Applicants providing a unique opportunity to The International Education Division connect with other graduates via the website provides comprehensive ULAA website. information, including entry requirements and application materials: For full details about ULAA, go to www.ul.ie/international www.ulaa.ul.ie or email [email protected] Tel: +353 61 202475 Fax: +353 61 202228

KEY FACT

International students have recently voted UL as providing the best student experience, best student KEY FACT support and best welcome. Votes were from more than The employment record of 5000 international students UL graduates is higher currently studying across than the national average. Ireland’s seven universities.

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Study Abroad Programmes Summer School English Language Requirements Opportunities UL students intending to participate (JYA) - (Semester or Year) in the ERASMUS programme should KEY FACT UL’s summer schools offer students a Applicants from non-English speaking for UL students consult the International Education web UL has been receiving US Study Abroad worthwhile learning, social and cultural countries are required to have a high site www.ul.ie/international or visit the The University of Limerick students for over 20 years and more experience. Both challenging and level of competence in English. A number ERASMUS (EU) Exchange team in EU & International Exchanges has the largest and most recently international students from enjoyable,UL’s summer schools combine of English language qualifications Programmes (Room E0-030). Details of the partner Japan, Korea, China, Thailand, Brazil academic rigour with opportunities to are accepted by UL including TOEFL universities, the primary subject areas successful ERASMUS and many European countries. Visiting experience contemporary life in Ireland and IELTS. A full list of acceptable UL has developed a substantial number and the UL faculty member coordinating programme in Ireland, with 1 students are fully integrated into the and view some spectacular scenery. qualifications is available at of exchange agreements with over 300 the exchange are available from both in 3 undergraduate students student body, following the same Social outings,trips to Dublin and the www.ul.ie/international. partner higher education institutions sources. spending a semester lectures, seminars, tutorials and taking spectacular coast and an in Europe to facilitate staff and student overseas on study or work the same assessments as Irish students. end of summer schools barbeque are all Visa Applications exchanges. Under the EU ERASMUS Visiting Students: Students attending included on the programme. Programme, UL students complete part the University of Limerick from Europe placements, which adds The UL Study Abroad programme is Many international students are required of their degree studies on approved may do so only under the approved greatly to your student open to international students who The Summer Schools programme fee to have a student visa to study in Ireland. exchanges in other European Universities linkages UL currently has with experience are already in college/university and includes; Applicants are advised to contact while students from the partner European universities. All applications who wish to take one semester or one • Transfer from/to their local Irish Diplomatic Mission. universities attend the University of to the University of Limerick must academic year at undergraduate level (SNN) In countries where no such office is Limerick. All students receive an EU grant come through the home university at UL. Participants in the Study Abroad • B&B on-campus accommodation available, applicants should contact the as a contribution towards expenses. International office. programme include students from the • Lunch and dinner every day Irish Department of Foreign Affairs email: USA, South America, Europe, Japan and • Membership of the UL Sport Arena [email protected]. Full information on China. • Free email account at UL student visa requirements for individual • Three excursions with qualified tour countries is available at: guides www.irl.gov.ie/iveagh/

STUDENT PROFILE students is easy as there are many provided me with valuable skills I will activities organised by the student carry forward throughout my career in Karen Hogan union and the international society. the future. Luxembourg is well placed Trips include St Petersburg in Russia, for travelling Europe and while living As a UL student, I chose to go on Helsinki in Finland and Lapland where there I visited many countries and Erasmus and do an international coop you can take part in dog sledding and cities, including Berlin and Prague. placement as I felt it would enhance my meet the famous Sami. The highlight knowledge of other cultures and equip for me was seeing the stunning Aurora Choosing to study at UL gave me me with the necessary tools for working Borealis dance across the sky - a truly the opportunity to gain a forward in a global environment. I also wanted unforgettable experience. perspective on working and living in a to take advantage of the opportunity to global environment. The UL experience travel to new places and meet people. For my coop placement I worked in the has provided me with a competitive Finance Data Services department advantage as a graduate and the I spent a semester at the prestigious BI for Schroders Asset Management necessary skills and knowledge to Business School in the beautiful capital in Luxembourg. My placement has succeed in my future career. city of Norway, Oslo. Meeting other enhanced my knowledge in finance and

Programme highlights • 45+ hours of class tuition Application Deadlines • Campus-based university • Attendance certificate • Fully integrated programme and • Receptions • Full - time Undergraduate Programmes accommodation • Assessment and transcripts - July 1st for September entry • Choice of modules across all four • Study Abroad Programmes - June faculties Application Process 1st for September entry, Nov 1st for • Two-week ‘try-out’ on all classes January entry • Modular/credit system Students can apply directly to the • Summer Programmes - April 1st • Two-semester academic calendar International Education Division for the • Organised field trips above programmes. Application details • Major-focused class list (streaming) are available at www.ul.ie/international. • Practicum Early application is strongly advised.

34 35 UL International Education Culture and the Arts at UL

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

The University of Limerick has an active of complete collections have been within the Limerick and Clare regions and and thriving cultural life. This is reflected bequeathed and the Watercolour beyond. by its policy to promote, develop and Society of Ireland Permanent Collection support the arts either through its own is housed here. The campus environs are The Arts Office has a close affiliation KEY FACT activities or in house support of resident also greatly enhanced by commissioned to the activities of student Clubs and arts groups. artworks, including a life size iron Societies. Some are course related but the Each year, almost 2000 figurative sculpture by the renowned large majority are college wide interest students from 26 countries The highly popular University Concert artist Anthony Gormley in the centre of related groups who voluntarily organize across the world come to UL Hall mounts an annual season of the Plaza. The University also initiated and develop structures which greatly to study concerts and performances that cater the National Self Portrait Collection enhance students’ lives. UL has been for all musical, and dramatic tastes and and, through a series of bequests and represented worldwide through such wide the Irish World Academy of Music and purchases has established a collection ranging activities as sport and debate Dance offers a wide variety of practical of international importance. and this largely voluntary representation and theoretical undergraduate degree has greatly enhanced the University’s and postgraduate courses. Many of the The University reinforced its commitment image. Recently, for example, two UL visiting lecturers on these courses give to the arts in its appointment of an Arts students were the only Irish participants twice weekly free lunchtime concerts in Officer to develop an arts programme in a worldwide invitational debating the University’s Performing Arts Centre. to promote the arts as valuable competition. The Irish Chamber Orchestra is also complements to students’ main areas of resident on campus. activity. From Orientation Week to graduation, students are given opportunities to The Foundation Building is home The objective of the arts programme sample many distinct and diverse art to the Bourn Vincent Gallery where is to incorporate diverse forms of forms, experiences and activities whose international and national artists creative expression to enhance the daily common aim is to enrich the daily life exhibit their works and the University experience of the University community of UL. has a large collection of art works, both and to promote the University as an purchased and donated. A number integrated, creative, artistic resource Email: [email protected]

36 37 Culture and the Arts at UL UL – Take a closer look

Irish Chamber Orchestra Come and see us, to find out more UL Open Days The Irish Chamber Orchestra is Ireland’s about our university. finest chamber orchestra, renowned nationally and internationally for its 2016 energy, unique sound, programme Thursday October 20th diversity and outstanding musicianship. Working with Gábor Takács-Nagy UL Open Days To look after you on the day, we have a Friday October 21st (Principal Artistic Partner) and Jörg team of student guides who aim to make 2017 Widmann (Principal Guest Conductor/ • Tour our departments and campus your visit a pleasant one. All of our guides Artistic Partner), the Irish Chamber • Talk to our staff and students are current UL students and they will Saturday January 14th Orchestra is breaking boundaries and • Find out how a degree from UL will help guide you to wherever you want to go, as opening new doors to music. Under you to get a better start on your career you explore our campus and facilities. www.studyatul.ie the leadership of Katherine Hunka, Academic staff will also be available the orchestra works with some of the On Thursday and Friday, October 20th to answer your questions and tell you world’s finest musicians, performing a and 21st 2016, UL holds its Open Days, about the exciting career opportunities regular season in Limerick and Dublin aimed mainly at those interested in arising from our courses. Full details and as well as regional touring. It has toured coming to study at the University in the an Open Days brochure will be sent to successfully across Europe, Australia, next few years. Many of our students say schools nationally. South Korea, China and the US. In it was their visit on Open Day that helped www.studyatul.ie October 2015 the orchestra embarks sway them in making UL their first choice. on a US Tour with Gábor Tákacs- Come on your own or as part of a school January Open Day Nagy and cellist, Istvan Vardai. In 2016, group. We encourage everyone to visit the orchestra returns to Heidelberg, and we look forward to welcoming you. An Open Day will be held on Saturday to Cologne and to the Mozartfest, It’s not just about the information, it’s January 14th 2017 which will provide Würzburg. also about the experience - Open Days information on courses and supports are probably your best opportunity to available to all those considering Outside the concert hall, the Irish get a real sense of UL and what we have applying to UL. Further details will be Chamber Orchestra offers music as an to offer. Parents, teachers and guidance advertised in January in the local media instrument of social change, introducing The Irish World Academy of Recently, the Academy took up residence counsellors are all welcome. and on www.ul.ie/opendays children to music and helping them to Music and Dance of its new home on the North Bank reach their full potential as individuals. campus. At our open days, there will be: The ICO’s successful Sing Out With The Irish World Academy of Music and • Presentations on our degree courses Graduate Experience Evenings Graduate Entry Strings project, set up in 2008, now Dance was set up in 1994. The Academy This unique facility places equal • Departmental activities and open evening provides weekly music workshops for 300 welcomes students, academics and emphasis on music and dance, and demonstrations Hosted by the faculty of Science and children across Limerick city. performers from around the world into an provides a dedicated setting for learning • Exhibitions Engineering, this series of presentations The Graduate Entry Medical School environment rich in indigenous culture. through its philosophy of reflection, • Campus tours is aimed at second level students and hosts an open evening in March each The ACADEMOS Irish Chamber The Irish World Academy of Music and practice, artists-in-residence and their parents. Each event includes year. This event is your best opportunity Orchestra Academy focuses on a full- Dance is unique in that it carefully community outreach projects. The new a presentation by several science, to find out more about our four-year time two year M.A. in Classical Strings allows for the co-existence of academic building includes two performance engineering and technology graduates medical degree programme which is Performance, operated jointly by the ICO and performance programmes on a workshop theatres, the 200-seat Sionna followed by a Q&A session. Each open to graduates from any discipline. and the Irish World Academy of Music university campus. The academy has Theatre and the 80-seat Tower Theatre. graduate describes the type of industry This graduate programme has a highly and Dance. The course allows students a major performing arts remit and The Sionna Theatre has been designed they work in and how the skills and innovative curriculum that aims to to study and train with ICO Principals, to hosts Comhaimseartha, a series of as a musical laboratory and is best knowledge gained in their degree produce doctors who are well equipped perform with the orchestra and engage lunchtime concerts & seminars, featuring suited to host dance performances, while programme at UL has benefitted them in to meet the existing and emerging with our soloists and collaborators. musicians, dancers and academics the Tower Theatre is ideal for chant and their careers. To find out more, go to needs of Irish society. Come along and from around the world. During the voice performances. The building also www.scieng.ul.ie engage with current medical students The Irish Chamber Orchestra is resident Comhaimseartha series, free lunchtime includes a green room for performers, and find out if this path is for you. The at the Irish World Academy of Music and concerts take place every Tuesday and recording spaces, a researcher’s area, date of this event and further details will Dance at the University of Limerick since Thursday during the Spring and Autumn performance control rooms, music be advertised in the local media and on 1995 and is funded by the Arts Council of semesters. This free lunchtime concert performance practical rooms and dance www.ul.ie/medicalschool Ireland/An Chomhairle Ealaíon. series has become a significant part of performance studios. UL life for many staff and students. To find out more, go to The Irish World Academy of Music www.irishworldacademy.ie and Dance also hosts several festivals throughout the year: The Blas Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Find us on facebook Dance takes place for two weeks each July. Lá na nAmhrán, an annual two-day celebration of sean-nós singing takes place each October.

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Explore Science and Engineering Summer School

This interactive day programme takes place annually, in late June. The “If you want a course of the highest quality, a programme allows you to explore various Exceptional on-campus elements of science, engineering and huge choice of sports clubs and societies, a design. Particularly suited to Junior Cert, village accommodation Transition Year and 5th Year students, buzzing college atmosphere, and a great place the programme outlines possible career options with different engineering to pursue your career, then your obvious choice fields such as mechanical, electronic, must be the University of Limerick biomedical, design, aeronautical, CAD, innovation and design, etc. It will also show career pathways open to you in scientific elements such as forensics, Eoin Doyle, UL Sports Sciences student Largest work placement chemistry, physics, energy, astronomy, biology. To find out more, go to programme of any university www.scieng.ul.ie in Ireland

Highest graduate employment rate in Ireland

Cybercamp Careers Fairs UL ambassadors will take you on a campus tour and show you the hot- This 3-day camp is hosted by the Representatives of the University of spots – there’s no better way of getting Department of Computer Science and Limerick regularly attend various a feel for UL. Or we can come to you! If Information Systems at UL. Aimed at careers fairs and exhibitions throughout you’re interested in having one of our Largest international second-level students, these 3-day the country. Organised by Guidance ambassadors attend your school and camps are held during June each year. Counsellors, they take place at various share their UL experience with you, just exchange programme The aim of the camp is to give you the times during the year, and in several email [email protected] and we’ll opportunity to learn, use and experience locations. Our staff will be on hand to take it from there. new technology in a fun and engaging speak one-on-one with you and discuss way. Over the 3 days, you will work in any questions you might have about The UL Experience teams to build your own games, mobile choosing to study at UL. apps, animations or music projects, This website is designed to allow you to build your own website, construct and find out about the student experience program robots and solve problems. Find Student Ambassadors at UL. The site aims to give you a quality out more on experience of how it feels to really be Ireland’s premier www.csis.ul.ie/cybercamp Our student ambassadors are current a student at UL; find out about our students from various UL programmes courses, discover our facilities and learn sports campus “UL is not only a wonderful place to who act as a link between the university about our courses. Take a virtual tour study and grow academically, but is and those thinking about studying here. and see for yourself what our beautiful also a fantastic place to develop as a Their aim is to provide you with a current, campus looks like, the facilities available well-rounded individual. UL is famously realistic view of what it’s like to study here to our students, campus life at UL, and known as The Living Campus with at UL, how to make the most of your time the sports and entertainment activities something to offer all interests, from the here, and can suggest some of the many available. You will also be able to see the great heights of the Skydiving club to ways for you to get involved in our campus range of learning supports that we offer the depths of the Sub Aqua club. Getting community. They will give you a unique our students. Explore and enjoy! involved in one of the many clubs and insight into what it’s like to make the move www.ul.ie/experience societies is one of the best ways to meet to university, to live away from home, to new people and one you cannot afford go on co-op, or to study for a semester in to miss – like me, you will never want to another country. leave!” Niamh Cunningham, UL Business student 40 41 Money Matters Money Matters Fees Fees

Student Services Contribution How can I pay? All students are liable for the Student Services Contribution (2016/2017: €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 instructions on how to apply. If you Your UL ID number should be used on all are not in receipt of a grant, you must documents. pay the first instalment of the Student Services Contribution in September Find out more! (2016/2017: €1,500) and the balance of the The Fees Office Student Services Contribution in January T: 061 213007 (2016/2017: €1,500). E: [email protected] www.ul.ie/finance/fees.php Non-EU Fees

All non-EU Undergraduate Course Fees cover Tuition Fees. A full listing of the 2016/17 non-EU Fees are available on www.ul.ie/finance/fees.php

A number of illustrative examples based on the 2016/17 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 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 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 Tuition Fees 2,558 4,262 Student Pays Student Contribution 3,000 3,000 NON-EU STUDENTS What Fees Do I Have to Pay? Student Pays Tuition Fees 11,423 15,358

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 2016/17 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

42 43 Who will you be with a UL Degree? Who will you be with a UL Degree?

Fiona Coughlan Captain of the Irish Women’s Pio Fitzgerald Boeing Engineer and named Boeing Commercial Airplanes rugby squad who won the 2013 Six Nations Engineer of the Year in 2011 championship and Grand Slam. Fiona was Paul Collins, Sports presenter on the Ian Dempsey Hermitage Green, The band’s line-up includes three UL graduates, awarded Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year. Breakfast show on Today FM Dr Darragh Graham, Daniel Murphy and Darragh Griffin.

In 2014, over 40 UL students and graduates became GAA All-Ireland champions across all codes, from Senior to Intermediate level. Here are just a few…..

Ruth Scott 2fm DJ Alexandra Ryan, founder of TheGoss.ie Martin Donlon Lead Programmer on Call of Duty: Black Ops, one of the most successful computer games in history

Tony Kelly, Clare U-21 hurler and All-Star, Anna Geary, Captain of Cork All- Eamonn Fitzmaurice, Manager of Kerry current UL Business student Ireland camogie champions 2014 All-Ireland Senior Football champions and UL Business graduate 2009 2014 and UL graduate, MA in European Integration ‘99

Sean MacGowan Atlantic rower, the Kilkenny hurler first Irish person to row solo across and winner of 6 All-Ireland medals, an ocean unsupported including the famous “four-in-a-row”

Brian Cunniffe , on the right holding the Sam Maguire, Padraig Walsh, Kilkenny James O’Donogue, All-Star, Footballer Sport Scientist for the Lions Tour Co-captain of the 2014 All-Ireland winning Kerry Senior All-Ireland Senior Hurling of the Year 2014, and Kerry All-Ireland Jerry Flannery, former Munster and Ireland of Australia 2013, and former Sport football team, and UL graduate BSc Sports and Exercise Champion and UL English Senior Football champion 2014 , current hooker, winner of two Heineken Cups with Scientist with the British Olympic Sciences ’12 and MSc Sports Performance 2014 and History graduate 2014 Sports and Exercise Sciences student Munster and a Grand Slam with Ireland Association for London games 2012.

44 45 Money Matters Money Matters Scholarships and Awards Scholarships and Awards

Arts & Humanities Kemmy Business School/Northern Trust follows: University of Limerick, University courses at the University of Limerick: finally €120 to the third team. Further Technologies. The scholarship is awarded Outstanding Scholar Awards College Cork, NUI Galway, University LM118: BE Electronic and Computer information is available from: annually to outstanding students already Inaugural BA Arts (LM002) Award Northern Trust, a US company based College Dublin, , Engineering David Tanner, University of Limerick placed in the first two years on both The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and in Dublin and Limerick, has sponsored NUI Maynooth, Waterford IT, IT Tallaght, LM116: BE Engineering ([email protected]) programmes. They will receive €2,500 Social Sciences will award prizes of these awards for the past six years and , Dublin Institute of Vivian Farrell, Modular Automation per annum for the remainder of their €1,000 to the three students with the have agreed to continue the awards for a Technology Microsemi Scholarship in Engineering ([email protected]) undergraduate degree provided they highest CAO points embarking upon the further 3 years commencing in 2017. The This second scholarship sponsored by Jason Power, University of Limerick maintain a 75% (or equivalent) grade BA Arts programme (LM002). Prizes of total value of the sponsorship is €90,000. Application and Selection Procedures: Microsemi, will be awarded annually over ([email protected]) average in their examinations at the end €1,000 will also be awarded to the three In February 2017, information on the a 4 year period, beginning the academic of each year. The scholarship programme students with the highest QCA on the Louise Newman Prize scholarships and application process year 2016/17 to an incoming first year Innovative Student Engineer of the Year includes the opportunity for co-operative programme at the end of first year. This prize is awarded in memory of goes to . Students, due to student (new entrant) with the highest Awards sponsored by Siemens placements and/or summer internships the late Louise Newman, a lecturer in complete their final year during 2016/17 Leaving Certificate points registered The Innovative Student Engineer of the in the Intel Shannon workplace and be The Marie Duffy Award Insurance at the University of Limerick. apply to klara.konvicna@onsemi. in one of the following courses at the Year Awards, sponsored by Siemens assigned a mentor from the Intel staff The Marie Duffy Foundation was It is awarded in conjunction with the com before the closing date, April University of Limerick: and organized by Engineers Ireland who can assist and provide advice on established to provide financial Insurance Institute of Ireland. One 2017. ON Semiconductor team reviews LM118: BE Electronic and Computer Eng (EI) is awarded annually to a final managing their academic career. assistance and support to aspiring prize, valued at €1,000, is awarded to applications and then selects finalist for LM116: BE Engineering year undergraduate student on an E: [email protected] dancers, musicians and choreographers a fourth year International Insurance personal interview that will take place The Scholarship will have a value of EI accredited course. The award was so they may fulfill their dreams in and European Studies student or a in late April / early May in Limerick. €3,000 per annum to the student for launched in April 2014 by Engineers Santos Dumont Awards the world of Irish Dance. Irish Dance Business Studies (Risk Management The 3 selected winners to receive the each of his/her four years of study. Ireland. The prize is awarded for projects Established in 2004, Santos Dumont is constantly changing and evolving option) student with the highest QCA in scholarships will be informed on or showing innovation in engineering and provides aviation technical consulting and it is the aim of the Foundation Insurance Studies. before May 31st 2017 via email. The AutoDesk, ProCAD Prize having development potential. First to the Aircraft Leasing Industry. Over the to identify and support the creative Scholarship will have a value of €3,000 Awarded to a first year BSc Product prize is €1500 and a trophy. Further past 10 years the company has become and inspirational individuals who PwC Prize to each recipient paid at intervals Design & Technology (LM076) student information is available at www. increasingly involved with the University will be at the cutting edge of dance PwC will award a medal and a monetary throughout the year. The Scholarship who continues to excel in Year 2. The engineersireland.ie/groups/students/ of Limerick as a large portion of their and music excellence in the years prize to the top three students who may not be held together with another prize consists of computer equipment innovative-student-award.aspx employees are graduates of the LM077 ahead. To stimulate new innovation in demonstrate outstanding academic bursary, scholarship or award at their and designer software from AutoDesk BE Aeronautical Engineering programme. dance choreography, the Marie Duffy achievement in the first year ‘Principles particular college. A successful applicant (worth in excess of €500). Intel, Shannon Women in Technology Education and excellence is at the head Foundation is offering an annual award of Accounting’ module - total value: must be a full-time student, as defined Scholarship of their values and for that reason they to final year dance students of the BA €1,500. by the regulations of the Student’s Chairman’s Prize – Thomond Region of These scholarships are open to have created an award to acknowledge Irish Music and Dance to the value of University Finance Office. Engineers Ireland Secondary school 6th year female pupils those with extraordinary academic €1000. Full information is available from klara. The Thomond Region of Engineers but also to 1st and 2nd year third level performance. Engineering & Technology [email protected] Ireland awards the Chairman’s Prize to female students. The scholarship is The Brian Faloon Prize the final year engineering student who offered nationally. A current 1st or 2nd Santos Dumont Excellence Award The Brian Faloon Prize is awarded to a Robbie McAdam Commemorative ARUP Integrated Design Project Awards achieves the highest grade on their year female undergraduate is entitled The Santos Dumont Excellence Award student taking History in any programme, Scholarship in Civil Engineering final year project or a particular module to apply for the scholarship. Successful will be awarded to: the 1st year student who in the opinion of the Department The Robbie McAdam scholarship offered There are 4 awards made to students chosen by that year’s chairman. The students will receive a grant of €2,000 of LM077 BE Aeronautical Engineering of History, submitted the best Final Year by Analog Devices provides an exciting in Year 3 of the Civil Engineering prize consists of a bronze medal and a for the remainder of their degree if or a student from LM116 BE Engineering Project. The prize is in honour of Brian opportunity for University of Limerick programme who undertake an cash award. they maintain a 2.1 grade. INTEL offer programme having decided to pursue Faloon (d. 2008) who was the founding students studying the course LM118 BE “Integrated Design Project”. The awards placements and mentoring to students Aeronautical Engineering after their first member of the History faculty at the Electronic and Computer Engineering. valued at €1,500 each will be made as Designer of the Year Award – Logitech and there is the strong possibility of year, having obtained the highest QCA; University of Limerick. For more details The Scholarship will be awarded follows: Prize graduate employment. Application to the 2nd year student of Aeronautical contact Email: [email protected] annually, over the period 2016 – 2020, to • Best Engineering Design (Group The Design Showcase Prize is awarded Forms are available by contacting Intel Engineering having obtained the highest or [email protected] telephone: an outstanding Engineering student in Award) to the Year 4 year student judged to be at [email protected] QCA based on 2nd year grades; and to +353 61 202280 Year 3 of the course and each will receive • Best Site Appraisal (Group Award) the Designer of the year from the BSc in the 3rd year Aeronautical Engineering a stipend of €7,000. Recipients of the • Best Structural Design Product Design and Technology (LM076). This is an exciting opportunity for student having obtained the highest QCA Scholarship will also be eligible for Co- • Best Geotechnical Design The prize, sponsored by Logitech, women studying the following courses; based on grades of the second semester Business operative education placement at Analog normally consists of €1000 for the first LM121 BSc Computing Technologies of 3rd year. Each of the three recipients Devices Inc. The Scholarship Fund is ARUP Scholarship for Women in Civil prize winner and €500 for the second LM122 Creative Media and Interaction will receive €500. Dublin International Insurance & established in memory of the late Robbie Engineering prize winner. The prize is presented at the Design Management Association Prize McAdam of Analog Devices in Limerick. The award is given to a female student annual Design@UL Exhibition. LM118 BE Electronic & Computer Santos Dumont Outstanding One prize, valued at €1000, is awarded Mr McAdam worked for Analog for more in first year BE Civil Engineering Engineering Achievement Award to a fourth year student on the than 30 years, rising to the position option of LM116 BE Engineering, who Modular Automation Prize The Santos Dumont Outstanding International Insurance and European of Executive Vice President, Strategic has developed the best proposal for The prize, which is sponsored by Modular Further information on https://www-ssl. Achievement Award will be awarded Studies or the Business Studies Degree Business Segments Group, within the communicating to second level students Automation, Shannon will be awarded intel.com/content/www/ie/en/women- through an application process closing – Risk Management Option based on American multinational company, which what is involved in being a civil engineer. annually. PE4112 is a first year module in-technology-scholarship-program- on January 31st of each year. Students submission and performance in an essay has a large operations centre in the The Scholarship will have a value of taken by students studying LM077 BE landing-page.html in 4th year of LM077 BE Aeronautical on Re-insurance. Raheen Industrial Estate, Limerick. €5,000 and will be paid in one lump sum Aeronautical Engineering and LM116 BE Engineering will have the chance to to the recipient. Engineering. The students are dived into Intel Shannon “Paul Whelan” describe in an essay why they think Grant Thornton Award ON Semiconductor Scholarships in teams and assigned a project where Scholarship they are deserving of this award. The Grant Thornton offer a monetary prize Electronics Microsemi ‘Women in Engineering’ they have to design and build an electric The Intel Shannon “Paul Whelan” winner will be the student who has for the best taxation-related projects to These Scholarships will be awarded at Scholarship car to specific criteria with the aim of Scholarship provides an exciting demonstrated outstanding overall 3rd year BBS (Accounting and Finance the beginning of the academic year A “Women in Engineering Scholarship” efficiently carrying a 330ml can of soda opportunity for University of Limerick achievements in their community, Major Option) and 3rd year Law and to final year students registered in an will be awarded after the academic year up a small hill. One €300 gift voucher is students studying LM118 – Bachelor of for example through extra-curricular Accounting students taking the module, Electronic Engineering course at a 2016/17 worth €2,000 to a fourth year presented to the winning team, combined Engineering in Electronic and Computer activities, through a research project, Taxation Theory and Practice. University / Institute of Technology in female student with the highest final with winners T-shirts and certificates. Engineering or the BSc Computer innovation in aviation and/or great Ireland. Participating colleges are as QCA registered in one of the following €180 to the second best team and Systems option of LM121 BSc Computing academic standing. Each essay will be

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judged by an independent panel and the documentary that reveals something student who achieves the highest marks Entry Degree Programme (In the event also have no record of unprofessional Kerry Ingredients Prize winner will receive a prize of €1000 and a new about a matter of public interest based on the two clinical skills modules – of a tie, the award will be given to the behaviour throughout the programme. This prize is awarded to the students specially commissioned medal. For more in the Limerick region. Students must Introduction to Lawyering I and II. student who has the highest cumulative with the best Final Year project information please contact: produce a 15-minute radio documentary QCA scores obtained in Medicine, For more details contact presentation on the LM068 B.Sc. Food Mairead Flynn, Human Resources that will be judged by the senior editorial Matheson Solicitors General Practice / Primary Care and [email protected] and Health Science programme. Manager, Santos-Dumont, Dublin, email: staff in Limerick Live 95FM. The winning This major firm provides a great Surgery Modules). telephone 061 202603 Excellence in research, presentation and [email protected] documentary will be broadcast on the opportunity for first year law students understanding are the criteria considered radio station. who can win a monetary amount. Any First Prize in the Discipline of General in awarding the prize. The first cash prize Women in Engineering Bursary Awards law student taking the daytime modules Practice/Primary Care Science is awarded annually at the Conferring LM116 BE Engineering, LM118 BE is eligible. There are student prizes for This is awarded to the student Ceremony. Second and third prizes are Electronic & Computer Engineering, Law the highest cumulative marks over two graduating from the Bachelor of Coolmore Prize also awarded. For more details, email: LM077 BE Aeronautical Engineering Contract Law modules. 1st and 2nd prizes Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate The Coolmore prize is awarded to the [email protected] and LM115 BE Chemical & Biochemical The School of Law is delighted to offer, are awarded. Entry Degree Programme who achieves student with the best presentation of Engineering degree programmes at the in association with sponsors, a number the Highest Percentage score in the final year project on the LM093 B.Sc. Frank McGourty Award University of Limerick are considered of student prizes recognising excellent General Practice/Primary Care module Equine Science programme. The prize The Frank McGourty Award is made in for Women in Engineering Bursaries. Up academic achievements. These awards Nursing and Medicine consisting of a medal is awarded recognition of outstanding academic to eight bursaries, valued at €500 each are made annually. First Prize in the Discipline of Medicine annually at the Autumn Conferring achievement. Two awards are made and available for one year, are awarded Edith and Leslie Downer Entrance This is awarded to the student Ceremony. For more information, email: annually. One to the student with the based on points achieved in the Leaving Arthur Cox Valued Participation Prize Scholarship graduating from the Bachelor of [email protected] highest QCA in their final year of study on Certificate. This prominent firm offers a prize to The Edith and Leslie Downer scholarship Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate the B.Sc. (Education) Biological Science students who not only achieve excellent has been set up in memory of the mother Entry Degree Programme who achieves The Critchley Prize programme, and one to the student grades, but also contribute to life at UL. and father of the President Emeritus of the Highest Percentage score in the Instituted in honour of the late Dr with the highest QCA in their final year Journalism Students should apply to the Head of the University, Professor Roger Downer. Medicine module Robert Critchley, Senior Lecturer in of study on the B.Sc. in Equine Science. the School of Law to be considered for The scholarship will be awarded to Applied Mathematics (1977-2007), this Each trophy is presented annually at Young Journalist the prize. A Law and Accounting student the student with the highest Leaving First Prize in the Discipline of Obstetrics prize is awarded to the student who the Autumn Conferring Ceremony. For of the Year Award with QCA of 3.3 or over and evidence Certificate points enrolled in any one of and Gynaecology obtains the highest QCA in first year further details contact audrey.ogrady@ This award is presented annually in of a significant contribution to life at the following degree programmes: This is awarded to the student in LM058 Financial Mathematics, ul.ie [for Education] or [email protected] association with The Sunday Times to the UL – through, for example, sporting or • BSc Nursing (General) graduating from the Bachelor of the Mathematical Sciences option, [for Equine] Journalism student who demonstrates volunteering – at the end of the Autumn • BSc Nursing (Mental Health) Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate Mathematics and Physics option and excellence in the field of investigative semester of 3rd year will receive €500. • BSc Nursing (Intellectual Disability) Entry Degree Programme who achieves Economics and Mathematical Sciences Royal Irish Academy Hamilton Awards – reporting. Students are required to write A Law Plus student with QCA of 3.3 The award is tenable for one year and the Highest Percentage score in the option of LM124 BSc Mathematics Mathematics a 1,000-word investigative journalism or over and evidence of a significant is valued at €1,000. The successful Obstetrics and Gynaecology module provided that five or more mathematics The annual Royal Irish Academy Hamilton piece on a matter of public interest. The contribution to life at UL - through, for applicant must be a full-time student, First Prize in the Discipline of Paediatrics modules are taken in year 1. Further Prize is awarded in 9 higher education winner is judged by a team of senior example, sporting or volunteering – at be an Irish citizen, have lived most of This is awarded to the student details contact [email protected]. institutes in Ireland. It is presented to journalists from that newspaper. the end of second year will receive €500. his/her life in Ireland and received their graduating from the Bachelor of the best undergraduate mathematics education in Ireland, and be permanently Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate Food Science and Health Academic students in their penultimate year of Irish Examiner Young Sports Journalist A & L Goodbody Solicitors Prizes resident in Ireland. Entry Degree Programme who achieves Achievement Award study as nominated by their individual of the Year Award This large successful firm offers two law the Highest Percentage score in the This award is made annually to the final University. At the University of Limerick, This prize is presented annually in student prizes, one to first years and one Graduate Entry Medical School Paediatrics module year student in the LM068 B.Sc. Food the student with the highest QCA (based association with the Irish Examiner to second years. The law student who Scholarship Scheme and Health Science programme with the on Semesters 3, 4, 5) is given a cash prize newspaper to a journalism student who completes first year with the highest This scholarship scheme provides First Prize in the Discipline of Psychiatry highest QCA. The award consisting of of €250 for their performance in either demonstrates excellence in the field of academic grades will win an iPad (or financial assistance to socio- This is awarded to the student a cash prize is awarded at the Autumn LM058 BSc Financial Mathematics or BSc sports writing. Students are required to similar tablet PC). The second year economically disadvantaged students graduating from the Bachelor of Conferring Ceremony. The award is made Mathematical Sciences option accessed write a 1,000-word sports feature suitable law student with the top marks in law applying for the Graduate Entry Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate by the Department of Life Sciences. through LM124 BSc Mathematics. for publication in the Irish Examiner subjects will win an amount of €500 from Medical Programme. Applicants must: Entry Degree Programme who achieves newspaper, and the winner is judged by this firm. be an Irish/EU applicant, satisfy all the Highest Percentage score in the The George Gooberman Memorial Prize a team of senior sports journalists from academic requirements for admission Psychiatry module for Excellence in Physics Sport that newspaper. Homes O’Malley Sexton Solicitors Prize and have previously entered third level The George Gooberman prize is given The Limerick based firm of Holmes education via a recognised Access First Prize in the Discipline of Surgery in recognition of outstanding academic The University of Limerick Sports The Pádraig Kennelly Regional O’Malley Sexton has for many years route or be deemed to be eligible This is awarded to the student achievement. It is awarded to the student Scholarships Journalist of the Year Award offered a very generous award to the for consideration by virtue of socio- graduating from the Bachelor of that excels in first year of BSc Physics UL has recently launched a new and This award is presented annually by the final year law student who begins their economic disadvantage. The scholarship Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate in both BSc Applied Physics or BSc exciting Sports Scholarship scheme that Kennelly family in honour of their late final year with the highest marks. The aims to cover tuition fees plus a modest Entry Degree Programme who achieves Mathematics & Physics options of LM125 will aim to be the leading scholarship father, editor of Kerry’s Eye newspaper. student can be registered on either the contribution towards living expenses. the Highest Percentage score in the BSc Physics. of its type in Ireland. The UL Sports Students are required to write a 1,000- Law Plus or the Law and Accounting Further information can be downloaded Surgery module Scholarships are designed to support top word investigative report on a matter programme. A prize of €2,500 is from the Graduate Entry Medical School Horse Racing Ireland Prize for Services athletes in pursuing and excelling in their of public interest to people living in the presented to that final year law student. Website: www.ul.ie/medicalschool. First Prize in the Discipline of Professional to the Thoroughbred Industry sport while also undertaking academic regions outside Dublin. The winner is Competencies The Horse Racing Ireland prize for study at the University of Limerick. The judged by a team of senior journalists Judge Catherine McGuinness Prize First Prize for Overall Performance This is awarded to the student services to the Thoroughbred Industry scholarships are awarded at Gold, Silver from that newspaper and Jerry Kennelly, An alumnus of the School of Law in the BMBS Graduate Entry Degree graduating from the Bachelor of is awarded to the LM093 B. Sc. Equine and Bronze levels, and can have a value founder and CEO of Tweak.com. generously offered an annual prize of Programme Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate Science student with the best Final Year of up to €10,000 at the Gold level. €500 to students enrolled on the Law This is awarded to the student Entry Degree Programme who achieves project on the thoroughbred industry. Limerick Live 95FM Broadcast Plus degree programme, and honoured graduating from the Bachelor of the Highest Percentage score in the The trophy is funded by Horse Racing The scholarship award includes a Journalism Award the former judge by naming the award Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate Professional Competencies module. In Ireland and is awarded annually at the training grant, coaching support, This award is presented annually after her. The alumnus funded this for 3 Entry Degree Programme who achieves order to be eligible for the Professional Autumn Conferring Ceremony. For more performance and sports science services, by Limerick Live 95FM for a radio years. The prize will be awarded to the the Highest QCA on the BMBS Graduate Competencies prize, the student must information, email: [email protected] and accommodation and registration

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contributions depending on the level of must be Irish citizens or be permanent • Provision of expert coaching for events Twitter: @ul_gaa NOTE: Admission to the relevant University administers two types of the award. The scholarship programme residents in Ireland (as defined by the at no cost to the athlete For further information please contact programme must be achieved by the financial aid. The Financial Aid Fund will also include a number of dual career University Finance Office). • Priority access to Physiotherapy UL GAA Development Officer Deirdre awardee in the conventional manner is supported by gifts from UL Alumni workshops and supports designed to services Murphy: Email [email protected] with full compliance with the University through the UL Foundation’s Alumni help our scholarship athletes manage You can find out more and apply through • Provision of Sports Science support Tel: 061 202837 Mobile: 086 7879909 of Limerick’s academic admission Annual Fund Appeal and through UL successful sporting and academic the UL Sports Scholarships website www. and nutritional advice Closing Date for entries is October 31st standards. Student Capitation. The Financial Aid careers. ul.ie/sportsscholarships • Provision of a training expense grant Hardship Fund is an interest free loan values at €500 per year Limerick FC Talented Footballer Scheme to students. This scheme is designed to UL has a unique combination of some Bank Of Ireland UL GAA High • On qualification to World University The Limerick FC/University of Limerick General help students who experience short- of Ireland’s best facilities, coaches, Performance Programme Games the University may provide Bursary, known as the Limerick FC term financial problems. If the student athletes and sports scientists in one • Assists players to maximise their additional financial support to allow Talented Footballer Scheme (LTFS) is Cooperative Education Award qualifies for assistance, she/he will location, supporting the development potential as sports people and students the athlete to travel and compete. awarded to amateur association football The Cooperative Education Award receive an interest free loan. This loan of World Class performance and UL and to represent UL GAA, their clubs players to support their sporting and recognises exceptional student is repayable in full prior to graduation. sports scholars will benefit from the great and counties at the highest level. To be eligible for the Scholarship educational development. Galtee Fuels performance on Cooperative Education Additionally, student parents who are facilities, people and experience we have • Gives players the structured support candidates must meet at least one of the Group, in association with Limerick placement. One award per Faculty is experiencing financial difficulties can to offer in helping young athletes develop required to achieve and surpass their following criteria: FC and UL, offer the LTFS bursary to presented every year to the successful apply for a Childcare Bursary to support successful dual careers. sporting and educational ambitions. 1. Represent Ireland in Athletics at Senior talented soccer players, both female and students on graduation day. Nominations them with their childcare/child-minder • UL is Ireland’s premier location for Level during the year prior to application male. for the award are accepted from costs. The scholarships are open to all High Performance Sports Facilities 2. Competed at World U20 or U23, both employers and faculty members current UL students or those who are and Sports Science. This programme European U20 or U23 championships LTFS works at three award levels: involved in any stage of the assessment If a student is experiencing financial applying to come to UL for the first maximises the benefits of the during the year prior to application First Team (up to €3000) viz. Co-Op visits, discussions with the difficulty and wishes to apply for either time either through CAO or transferring resources available in UL and puts the 3. Have won a medal in your event at AAI A Championship and Ladies (up to employer, grading of CoOp reports. type of funding, she/he is encouraged at undergraduate or postgraduate player at the centre everything we do. National Senior Championships €1000) The final selection for the awards is to call to Teach Fáilte or Room CM071 level. Applicants must be a member • UL GAA Club has a fantastic coaching 4. Won the AAI National U20 or U23 U20 level (ladies and mens – up to €500) made by representatives of academic to meet with the chaplain, or to the of a national governing body of sport structure, which marries expertise championships. faculty and the Cooperative Education Students’ Union Welfare Officer. recognised by the Irish Sports Council, in from the Physical Education & Sports Support is also provided by way of & Careers Division. A separate award is Alternatively, the student can email john. the sport in which they are applying for a Science Dept with the knowledge of NOTE: Since the number of scholarships access to training facilities (First Team also presented every year to the student [email protected] or [email protected] to scholarship. some of Gaelic Games top coaches available in any one year is limited, only), physiotherapy and sport science who excels during fourth year School make an appointment. Any postgraduate and former players. achievement of any or all of the above support, and a mentoring scheme. Placement. Nominations with supporting student wishing to avail of either type of You can find out more and apply through criteria does not guarantee acceptance. Award levels are determined by specific statements can be submitted to Jerry funding can email [email protected] the UL Sports Scholarship website http:// High Performance Programme recipients Eligible candidates will be considered performance standards and awards are Cronin, c/o the Cooperative Education for an appointment. Application forms www.ul.ie/sportsscholarships will get: and the most suitable candidate will made once a year. & Careers Division at the University of and further information are available • Financial assistance in the form of a be awarded the scholarship, subject to Limerick. from the Welfare Officer in the Students’ Paddy Dooley Rowing Scholarship scholarship payment achieving the criteria. To apply go to www.limerickfc.ie to Union or the PSU President in the Stables The Paddy Dooley Rowing Scholarship • Training gear bearing sponsors logo download an application form. Return Elaine Fagan Scholarship Courtyard. has been established through the • Free access to the UL Arena Gym and You can find out more and apply through the completed form to: The Scholarship Fund is established generosity of the Dooley family. The Pool facilities the UL Sports Scholarships website; LTFS Applications, Limerick FC in the memory of Elaine Fagan and Higher Education Grants & VEC Grants family, who are from Limerick, decided • Individually tailored programmes for www.ul.ie/sportsscholarships Knockalisheen House, Knockalisheen sponsored by Michael Fagan and family. Students registered for full-time to establish the scholarship in honour Physical Fitness and Strength and Meelick, Co Clare. First established for the academic year undergraduate programmes (of at least of their father, who captained the Irish Conditioning Other Sports Scholarships 2011/2012 the scholarship is to the value 2 years duration) at the University of Olympic eight, in the 1948 Olympic • Monitoring, assessment and There are a number of other sports Stuart Mangan Scholarship of €5,000 and a total of 5 awards will be Limerick may apply for grants under Games in London. The awarding of the coordination with relevant parties in scholarships that are awarded to The Stuart Mangan scholarship has made, with a different recipient every the national centralised scheme. These scholarship, which encompasses all relation to workload. students attending the University of been established to honour the life year. The award is open to first year grants may be renewed annually, subject undergraduate academic disciplines, • Mentoring and assistance in relation to Limerick that are not administered by UL. and memory of this young athlete by undergraduate students that entered the to satisfactory academic progress and will be based on rowing promise and academic and sporting performance These include; making it possible for those who suffered University through DARE - the Disability means test. Leaving Certificate results or academic paralysis while competing in sport to Access Route to Education - or have a performance. The recipient must You can find out more and apply through Provincial GAA Bursary Scheme participate in educational programmes disability and can satisfy the selection An ONLINE ONLY grant applications represent the University of Limerick the UL Sports Scholarships website; • This scheme is administered and at the University of Limerick for periods committee they meet the criteria system was introduced in 2012. All in rowing competitions, achieve www.ul.ie/sportsscholarships or by run by Munster GAA and Provincial of up to four years. applicable to DARE. The scholarship is applications are made online to a single performance related goals set by the contacting the UL GAA Development Councils in Leinster, Ulster and restricted to applicants from the Mid- awarding authority, Student Universal ULRC and contribute towards the Officer Deirdre Murphy: Email Connacht The purpose of Scholarship is to West region. The scholarship will be Support Ireland (SUSI) through https:// development of rowing in UL. You can [email protected] Tel: 061 202837 • Players receive Scholarship payment focus on candidates who may lack based at the discretion of the selection www.grantsonline.ie/ find out more and apply through the UL Mobile: 086 7879909 of €750, payable in 2 instalments the financial resources to attend committee on a combination of personal As soon as the online application system Sports Scholarships website www.ul.ie/ Closing Date for entries is 5pm on July 1st • Munster GAA interview in UL for the university and for whom the lack of such circumstances, achievements to date, opens for the 2016/17 academic year, sportssscholarships Munster Bursaries resources represents an apparently financial need, and the likely impact the students will be able to register online The Michael Hillery and Jacinta O’Brien • Other provincial councils interview insurmountable obstacle. The scholarship will have on their personal with SUSI and then complete the online The Scholarship is for €2,500 and is open Athletics Scholarship locally. scholarship will provide funding grants lives and future goals. Application forms application form. The online application to full-time students from any year of This Athletics scholarship, honouring the • These bursaries are for club members of up to €25,000 per annum to address and further information is available facility will be available through https:// undergraduate study at the University memory of Michael Hillery and Jacinta who contribute to club in playing, the obstacles which may be preventing from the Disability Support Services www.grantsonline.ie/ Remember, it will of Limerick. The scholarship is awarded O’Brien, deceased members of the UL administration or coaching roles. a paralysed sportsperson from fulfilling Office on (061) 213098 or e-mail: NOT be necessary to have received an on a yearly basis and any recipient is community is estimated as equivalent in their educational potential. [email protected] offer of a college place or to be enrolled entitled to reapply for the scholarship in value of €7,000. The benefits include: How do I apply? Application forms and further in college in order to apply. subsequent years subject to satisfactory • Waiver of Accommodation fees for Application forms come out in information is available from the Financial Aid Fund academic progress and the student Campus based accommodation September and may be downloaded Disability Support Services Office, Phone: In conjunction with the University of continuing to represent the University • Full membership of UL Arena and from www.gaa.ie, 061 213098 Email: [email protected] Limerick Students’ Union and the in rowing competitions. Candidates access to facilities at no cost www.facebook.com/ulgaa, Postgraduate Students’ Union, the

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All Ireland Scholarships - sponsored by provides the following undergraduate on the basis of performance in the Leaving J.P. McManus campus accommodation scholarships Certificate Examination of that year. The The All Ireland Scholarships was first each year: Scholarship may be renewed annually proposed by JP McManus when he 2 Access Scholarships – contact the subject to satisfactory academic expressed a strong desire to provide Access Office on 061 213104 progress. UL’s graduate funds for the establishment of a third 2 Sports Scholarship – contact the level education scholarship scheme Physical Education & Sports Sciences University of Limerick Gold Medal covering the thirty-two counties of Department on 061 202896 A Gold Medal is awarded annually to the Ireland. He stated that the Celtic Tiger University of Limerick undergraduate employment will not be around forever and that President’s Volunteer Award student graduating with the highest education will be the key for success Students at the University of Limerick overall QCA in their final year of study. in more difficult times. He was also have a long and proud volunteer history. The medal is awarded during the annual conscious of the cross border dimensions Because volunteering is a self-directed conferring ceremony. of the proposed scholarship programme extra-curricular student activity rate is at least and stated that the All Ireland graduate volunteers are considered very University of Limerick Silver Medal Scholarships scheme should operate on employable. The President’s Volunteer A total of 5 Silver medals are awarded a similar basis North and South. Award (PVA) is a formal acknowledgment annually – one to each faculty and The All Ireland Scholarships were of the students’ commitment to one to interfaculty programmes in the 20% higher subsequently established with a volunteering and is recorded on the University of Limerick. The medals are donation of €30m by JP for application students’ transcripts. At the annual awarded to the undergraduate students in the provision of third level education PVA ceremony the President of the within each faculty graduating with the scholarships, spread on a county by University of Limerick presents the PVA highest overall QCA in their final year of than the county basis throughout the island of to student volunteers. The PVA ceremony study. The medals are awarded during Ireland viz: is attended by the campus community, the annual conferring ceremony. volunteer organisations and the families €m and friends of student volunteers. The UL40 Scholarships other six Irish Community Liaison Office (CLO) co- To mark the 40th anniversary of the Ireland 24 100 Scholarships ordinates the PVA. The CLO supports University of Limerick, 40 entrance - 26 counties per annum student volunteers and works with scholarships were inaugurated in 2012. Northern Ireland 6 25 Scholarships community organisations to create Students are selected on the basis volunteer opportunities for students. of their performance in the Leaving universities. - 6 counties per annum Certificate. The value of the award is There are five levels of award: €2,000. Ten UL40 scholarships are The All Ireland Scholarships Programme • BRONZE: 20 hours of volunteering available to mature students (students commenced during 2008 and 494 • SILVER: 40 hours of volunteering must be 23 years of age on the 1st scholarships have been awarded to date. • GOLD: 60 hours of volunteering January 2017). Eight of the mature The value of each scholarship is set at • Plassey: 12 hours over a semester (Int’l student scholarships are awarded to Open Days €6,750 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 Thursday October 20th 2016 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 exempted shown an outstanding commitment to Access Certificate, based on their final Friday October 21st 2016 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 2017: Saturday January 14th 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 www.ul.ie/opendays and restaurant services at University of Limerick are considered for the Stryker Limerick. Campus Life Services aims to Scholarship, provided they have not /UniversityOfLimerick support the educational mission of the been awarded other scholarships or University by providing services which bursaries. One scholarship, valued at @UL 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 /university_of_limerick

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Entry Requirements 54 1. General Entry Requirements requirement is due to the external placement another language, and English. Candidates qualified candidates to all undergraduate Home Economics (Single course), any element of the programme which will bring wishing to transfer to the follow-on Diploma degree programmes who satisfy the combination counts as one subject. 1 General Entry Requirements 54 1a. Minimum Entry Requirements the student into a position of trust and may programme in Equine Science will require minimum and specific entry requirements • English, English Composition count as one a Minimum Entry Requirements 54 The minimum entry requirements for involve unsupervised access to students and/ at least a Second Class Honours award at outlined above, are placed in order of merit subject. admission to the University of Limerick are or vulnerable adults. Programmes where Certificate level. Graduates obtaining at least based on a points system. The system • Music, Music and Musicianship, Music and b Specific Subject 54 set out below. Generally in order to satisfy Garda vetting is a requirement are indicated a Second Class Honours in the Diploma will operates as follows: Musicianship A, Music and Musicianship B, Requirementsfor Individual the minimum entry requirements, applicants in the specific subject requirements for be considered for entry to year 4 of the B.Sc. • Points are awarded for all Leaving any combination counts as one subject. Programmes are required to present a minimum of six that programme. Offers of a place on these in Equine Science. Certificate Higher and Ordinary Level • Agricultural Economics, History, Economics, c Competitive Entry 54 subjects in their school leaving examination programmes will be provisional pending the Subjects based on the grades achieved Economic History count as three subjects. which must include evidence of competency outcome from the garda vetting process. Foundation Mathematics, Foundation Irish, in each subject with the exception of the • Any two or three subject combination of: d Garda Vetting 54 in English, Mathematics and Irish or another Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme following subjects History, Economics, Economic History, e Withdrawal of Offer 54 language. 1e. Withdrawal of Offer (LCVP) o Foundation Mathematics Agricultural Economics, counts as two The University of Limerick reserves the right Table 1 outlines the recognition of Foundation o Foundation Irish subjects except when Agricultural 2 Irish Leaving Certificate 54 Language Exemptions not to consider any applications and to Mathematics, Foundation Irish and the • Points are awarded for the best six Economics and Economics are combined Applicants The University of Limerick grants language cancel any offers of places in cases where Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme: subjects. in which case they count as one subject. a Minimum Entry Requirements 54 exemptions to applicants with specific requested information has not been provided • Where applicable the LCVP can be learning difficulties and/or hearing or where falsified or misleading information Special Mathematics Entrance Examination considered for points purposes provided 3. GCE/GCSE Applicants b Specific Subject 55 impairment. Consideration is also given has been supplied. The University of Limerick The University holds a special mathematics the minimum entry requirements and Requirementsfor Individual to candidates who may not have had the will accept no responsibility for any loss or entrance examination in August each specific subject requirements are satisfied. 3a. Minimum Entry Requirements Programmes opportunity to take a second language hardship arising from failure to supply correct year for students who achieve sufficient • The six subjects must be taken at any one Applicants are required to hold at the time c Competitive Entry 55 within primary/secondary school cycle. All and complete information at the appropriate CAO entry points and satisfy all other sitting of the Leaving Certificate. of enrolment at least Grade C in two GCE applicants are required to apply directly to time. entrance requirements, but who do not • An additional score of 25 points is awarded A Level subjects and Grade C or higher 3 GCE/GCSE Applicants 55 the Admissions Office, University of Limerick achieve the requisite grade in Mathematics for grades H1 to H6 in the Higher Leaving at GCSE Level in four subjects (including a Minimum Entry Requirements 55 to be considered for a language exemption. The University of Limerick also has a in the Leaving Certificate for Faculty of Mathematics. The additional scores are English; Mathematics and a second Successful candidates will be exempt from responsibility to maintain a positive learning Science and Engineering undergraduate only where it is included as one of the language). VCE A Levels cannot be used to b Specific Subject 55 the second language requirement within the environment and to provide a safe and secure degrees. Candidates who pass this special applicant’s best 6 subjects. The scoring satisfy minimum entry requirements. Requirementsfor Individual minimum entry requirements for admission environment for its staff, its students, and the examination are deemed to have satisfied system is shown in Table 2 Programmes to the University. Successful candidates must campus community. Both CAO applicants the Mathematics entry requirement for all 3b. Specific Subject Requirements for c Competitive Entry 56 satisfy all other minimum entry requirements. and direct applicants are required to bring programmes run by the Faculty of Science The following rules apply to combinations Individual Programmes A language exemption cannot be used to to the notice of the Vice President (Academic & Engineering. Further information and of subjects when computing an applicant’s There are specific subject requirements 4 Applications from EU/EFTA 56 satisfy any programme specific subject & Registrar) when applying for admission an application form is available from point score. These rules also apply in fulfilling for individual programmes. Details of these Countries requirements. to the University, any criminal convictions admissions.ul.ie minimum entry requirements: are available in the separate publication 5 Non EU Applicants 56 or other matters that would impinge on the • Physics, Physics and Chemistry count as “GCE Entry Requirements” copies of which 1b. Specific Subject Requirements for University’s obligations and responsibilities as Computer Studies Course one subject; are available from the Admissions Office 6 Additional Entry Routes 56 Individual Programmes described above. The University of Limerick The University of Limerick is involved, in • Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry count as and online at admissions.ul.ie VCE A Levels Applicants are also required to satisfy any reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to association with a number of schools, in one subject; cannot be used to satisfy specific subject a Access for Socio-economically 56 additional specific subject requirements for refuse to register a CAO applicant, or direct the delivery of a Computer Studies course. • Physics, Chemistry and Physics, and requirements. Disadvantaged Students the programme(s) of study to which they entry applicant or applicant by any other A passing grade in the Computer Studies Chemistry count as two subjects, b Access for Students with a 56 are seeking admission. Details of specific application mechanism where to do so might course is deemed equivalent to a Leaving • Home Economics (Scientific and Disability/Specific Learning programme requirements are set out below. either impact on the University’s; Certificate subject for eligibility and scoring. Social), Home Economics (General) and Difficulties (a) obligation to maintain a positive Further information from UL Admissions c Mature Entry 56 Additional requirements for LM030 Irish learning environment; and/or Office. Music and Dance, LM031 Voice and Dance (b) duty of care to others. Points System Leaving Certificate LCVP d FETAC Entry Pathways 57 and LM099 Architecture 2b. Specific Subject Requirements for Pts Higher Pts Ord Pts Higher e Transfer Students 61 Admission to LM030 and LM031 is based on 2. Irish Leaving Certificate Individual Programmes Grades % Marks Grade Points points and success in an audition conducted Applicants Specific subject requirements for individual Lvl Lvl Lvl Maths* How to Apply 61 by an interview panel. The audition is programmes are detailed in the summary H1/O1 90 - 100 100 56 125 Distinction 66 marked on a Pass/Fail basis. Admission to 2a. Minimum Entry Requirements table on pg.58-60. It should be noted that 7 CAO Applications 61 LM099 Architecture is based on points and candidates may continue to fulfill minimum H2/O2 80 < 90 88 46 113 Merit 46 a portfolio of personal work. The portfolio Degree and specific subject requirements from more a EU/EFTA applicants and 61 H3/O3 70 < 80 77 37 102 Pass 28 is conducted on a Pass/Fail basis. Students An applicant is expected to hold at the than one sitting of the Leaving Certificate. FETAC applicants H4/O4 60 < 70 66 28 91 who are successful and pass the audition/ time of enrolment the established Leaving Foundation Mathematics, Foundation 2 TABLE Bonus points are ONLY b Higher Education Access 61 portfolio are then considered on points for Certificate with a minimum of six subjects Irish and Leaving Certificate Vocational H5/O5 50 < 60 56 20 81 awarded for Higher Level Route (HEAR) admission. which must include: Programme (LCVP) do not satisfy specific Mathematics at Grade H6 H6/O6 40 < 50 46 12 71 c Disability Access Route to 61 • Two H5 (Higher Level) grades; and subject requirements. and above and where it Education (DARE) 1c. Competitive Entry • Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 H7/O7 30 < 40 37 0 is included as one of the Admission to most undergraduate (Higher Level) grades. 2c. Competitive Entry applicants best six subjects d Mature Applicants 62 programmes is extremely competitive and Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or Due to the number and calibre of applicants, *Including 25 bonus points e Deferred Entry 62 applicants are ranked in order of merit based another language, and English. on their performance in their school leaving 8 Direct Applications 62 Foundation Foundation Leaving Certificate Vocational examinations. Certificate/Diploma Equine Science Mathematics Irish Programme (LCVP) a Applicants from Non-EU 62 An applicant is expected to hold at the Fulfilling Minimum Entry Requirements Yes No No countries 1d. Garda Vetting time of enrolment the established Leaving It is a requirement of the University for certain Certificate with at least five O6 (Ordinary Fulfilling Specific Subject Requirements No No No b Transfer Applicants 62 programmes that students will be required Level) grades or 5 H7 (Higher Level) grades. 1 TABLE Included in Calculating Points Scores No No Yes c Re-Admission Applicants 62 to undergo a garda vetting process. This Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or 54 55 Entry Requirements Entry Requirements

3c. Competitive Entry 5. Non-EU Applicants places allocated to applicants on a reduced in April. Mature applicants seeking further • Knowledge and understanding of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Due to the number and calibre of applicants, points basis. In all cases, school leavers must information on application to degree career area in which you are interested Sciences qualified candidates to all undergraduate All applications from countries outside meet the Irish Leaving Certificate minimum programmes Nursing, and in Midwifery, • Preparation made for undertaking this LM002 Arts degree programmes who satisfy the of the European Union are assessed on entry and specific subject requirements (see should also consult the booklet “Nursing/ degree programme LM038 Psychology and Sociology minimum entry requirements outlined above, an individual basis. In all circumstances, table below). Midwifery a Career for You” available from: LM039 Journalism and New Media are placed in order of merit based on a points applicants must have evidence of satisfying Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland Mature Student Access Certificate LM040 European Studies system. The system operates as follows: the minimum entry requirements and Who should apply to HEAR? Telephone: 01 6398528 The Mature Student Access Certificate is LM044 Applied Languages • Points are awarded for a maximum of four specific subject requirements for individual School leavers from socio-economically Email: [email protected] a one year pre-degree course designed distinct recognised subjects programmes. disadvantaged backgrounds who are under Web: www.nursingcareers.ie for prospective mature students who Irish World Academy of Music and Dance • If four A-levels are presented, the fourth is University English language requirements the age of 23 as of 1 January and who are feel that they need a foundation level of LM026 Performing Arts scored at a lower rate also apply for applicants from non-English resident in the may apply Admission to LM089 Sports and Exercise study before starting a degree course. The • Only A-level grades awarded at the same speaking countries. to HEAR. Mature and FETAC students have Sciences, LM100 Physiotherapy and LM102 programme prepares students for third-level Kemmy Business School date can be considered for computation different admission routes (outlined below) Psychology education by facilitating the development LM050 Business Studies • Applicants are scored on the basis of their 6. Additional Entry Routes In the case of LM089 Sports and Exercise of key learning and academic skills through best four GCE A-Levels OR best three GCE Condition of a HEAR Offer Sciences, LM100 Physiotherapy and LM102 subjects such as Study Skills, Computer Skills, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences A-Levels plus one AS Level in a different 6a. Access for Socio-economically Students who receive a HEAR offer must Psychology applicants are required to Educational Guidance, Maths and a choice of LM102 Psychology subject from the same or preceding year. Disadvantaged Students attend an orientation programme before the undertake the Mature Students Admissions Engineering, Science, Humanities or Business. LM150 Nursing (General) (Note one A-level grade from the previous The University actively encourages first semester. Students who accept places in Pathway (MSAP) test. There is one sitting of On successful completion of the programme LM152 Nursing (Mental Health) year may be substituted for an AS grade participation by socio-economically the University of Limerick through HEAR are the test annually, usually in March. Further students can progress directly onto a range LM154 Nursing (Intellectual Disability) but will only be scored as AS). disadvantaged students in its programmes offered a variety of academic, personal and details, including test date and test centres, of designated degree programmes in UL. LM156 Midwifery • Grades in the same subject in A2 and AS of study. Students applying to the University social supports while studying at third level. are available from http://msap-ie.acer.edu.au. Applicants must be at least 22 years of age level cannot be combined through the Access Office will be assessed Details of post-admission supports for HEAR by the 1st January of the year of registration Competitive Entry • 25 additional points will be awarded for a socio- economically to determine their entrants can be found on www.accesscollege. The test is designed to assess a range of for this programme. Contact the Mature Due to the number and calibre of Grade E or better in A2 Mathematics. (This eligibility. The Access Office offers two entry ie and www.ul.ie/access competencies considered important for Student Office for further details. applicants, qualified candidates to all will apply to only ONE Mathematics subject routes to the University of Limerick: the success in higher education studies. The undergraduate degree programmes who of the following: Mathematics, Further Access to University Course and the Higher 6b. Access for Students with Disability/ purpose of the test is to assess ability to Supports for Mature Students satisfy the minimum entry requirements Mathematics and Pure Mathematics, and Education Access Route (HEAR). Specific Learning Difficulty understand and analyse material, to think A number of supports are available to outlined above, are placed in order of merit only where that subject is used as one of Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) critically about issues and to organise mature students through the Mature Student based on a points system. The system the subjects for scoring purposes. Access to University Course The Disability Access Route to Education and express thoughts in a logical and Office. Further information is available in the operates as follows: The Access to University Course is a 13 (DARE) is a third level alternative admissions effective way. Mature Student Handbook. For copies of the • This scoring process only applies where Points GCE A - Levels week full time course held in the University scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities handbook and further information please all the requirements for the major award during the Spring Semester. The course have had a negative impact on their second Admission to LM103 Paramedic Studies contact the Mature Student Office: are met i.e. when the specified component GCE GCE Pts for GCE Grade consists of modules in study skills, personal level education. DARE offers reduced points Mature applicants to LM103 Paramedic Telephone 061 202735 awards have been achieved to a minimum A Lvl AS Lvl A Lvl Maths† development, transition to university, life places to school leavers who as a result Studies are assessed for places by means of Email [email protected] or www.ul.ie/mso of 120 credits. Each component is given A* 150 175 skills, logical problem solving, and computer of having a disability have experienced a written assessment test and subsequent a score based on the credit value of the skills. Participants also undertake a link-in additional educational challenges in second interview. 6d. FETAC Entry Pathways component and the weighting of the grade A 135 65 160 module in the undergraduate course they level education. School leavers who meet Minimum Entry Requirements achieved. B 120 60 145 plan to proceed to the following September. the Irish Leaving Certificate minimum entry Admission to all other programmes Certain FETAC Level 5 major awards are • Although most component awards have a On successful completion of the course, and specific subject requirements (see Each mature applicant is considered acceptable in fulfilling the entry requirements credit value of 15, credit values of 5, 10, 20 C 100 50 125 students progress to the degree course of table below) compete for a quota of places on an individual basis. Applicants are for a number of programmes of study. In all and 30 also apply. D 75 35 100 their choice in the autumn and are offered allocated to applicants on a reduced points expected to provide details on the CAO circumstances candidates must present the • The following scores apply to each a variety of academic, personal and social basis in the University of Limerick. form of their highest qualification to date, full award with a minimum credit value of 120 component grade: E 40 20 65 supports while studying at the University. current studies, post-secondary education, which must include a distinction in at least 5 †Including 25 bonus points Further information and application material DARE is for school leavers (under 23 years second level education, non-certificate component awards. In addition to satisfying Grade Score available on this course from University of old as at 1st January). Mature Students have courses, employment or voluntary work, the minimum entry requirements, candidates NB Mathematics and Pure Mathematics cannot Limerick Access Office. different admissions routes (outlined below). English language proficiency (if applicable), must also satisfy the specific component Distinction 3.25 be counted separately for points purposes. Tel: 061 213104. Fax: 061 234123 Potential applicants may make advance references, statement of interest and award requirements. Further details are in Merit 2.166666 Website: www.ul.ie/access contact with Ms. Brenda Shinners- Kennedy, hobbies/interests. See admissions.ul.ie for the publication “Entry Requirements Based 4. Applications from EU/EFTA Email: [email protected] Disability Officer Telephone: (061) 202346 full details on the supporting documentation on FETAC Awards” that is available from the Pass 1.083333 Countries required for different programmes. Admissions Office or online at admissions. Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) 6c. Mature Entry ul.ie To calculate a component score: All applications from EU/EFTA countries who The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) Minimum Entry Requirements All applicants must also provide a tailored • Multiply the credit value of the component are presenting school leaving examinations is a college and university scheme which Applicants may apply for consideration on personal statement for each programme of by the weighting for the grade achieved. other than Irish Leaving Certificate and offers places on reduced points and extra the grounds of mature years. Applicants study being applied for. The detail provided • Add all of the component scores up to GCE A-Levels, are assessed based on the college support to school leavers from socio- must be at least 23 years of age on the 1st in the personal statement is an important a cumulative credit value of 120. When “Guideline Entry Requirements for EU/EFTA economically disadvantaged backgrounds January 2017. part of the assessment process as it allows adding up these scores begin with applicants” framework. For each country, who are resident in the Republic of Ireland. the applicant to outline: distinctions, then merits, then passes. the framework provides equivalencies to HEAR has been established by a number of Selection and Assessment • Reasons for wishing to undertake this • Components leading to the best 120 credits the minimum entry requirements, specific Higher Education Institutions based on clear Admission to Nursing and Midwifery particular degree are scored and applicants are ranked subject requirements and competitive entry evidence that socio-economic disadvantage Programmes • Programme’s potential contribution to accordingly. The best 120 credits come requirements based on the Irish Leaving has a negative impact on educational Mature applicants to degree programmes in future career or life plans Programmes with FETAC Entry Pathways from component awards achieved with the Certificate examination. Further details achievement at school and progression to General, Mental Health, Intellectual Disability • Highlight relevant experiences or skills The following programmes have pathways highest grades. on these equivalencies are available from higher education. Nursing and Midwifery must undertake a gained through employment, voluntary for applicants presenting FETAC Level 5 • Some applicants will combine components [email protected] written assessment test. This test is run by work, or personal interests which have major awards: achieved prior to the introduction of CAS School leavers who provide satisfactory the Public Appointments Service (PAS) on prepared you to undertake this degree with others which are part of CAS. evidence relating to their socio-economic behalf of the Nursing & Midwifery Board programme circumstances may compete for a quota of of Ireland (NMBI). The test is usually held

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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 Student Information Sheet 2017 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, CODE DESCRIPTION ENG 2ND LANG MATHS SCIENCE OTHER LM044 BA Applied Languages O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 FETAC Pathway 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 H7 of Group 4 required CODE DESCRIPTION ENG 2ND LANG MATHS SCIENCE OTHER F6/O6/ Garda Vetting also LM090 BSc Physical Education O6/H7 O6/H7 LM020 BA Law and Accounting O6/H7 O6/H7 O4/H7 H7 required BSc Science with concurrent Teacher Education BBS Business Studies (including O4/H7 in one Garda Vetting also O6/H7 or H4 for language LM092 (Biology with Chemistry or Physics or Agricultural O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 LM050 Business Studies with French/ O6/H7 O4/H7 FETAC Pathway of Group 3 required options (see note below) Science) German/Japanese) O6/H7 or H4 for language O4/H7 in one Garda Vetting also LM056 BA International Business O6/H7 O4/H7 LM094 BTech Materials and Architectural Technology O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 options (see note below) of Group 3 required O4/H7 in one LM063 BSc Technology Management O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 O4/H7 in one Garda Vetting also of Group 3 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 (Physical Sciences with Chemistry and Physics) of Group 3 required Faculty of Science & Engineering F6/O6/ O3/H7 in one Garda Vetting also LM100 BSc Physiotherapy O6/H7 O6/H7 CODE DESCRIPTION ENG 2ND LANG MATHS SCIENCE OTHER H7 of Group 6 required LM058 BSc Financial Mathematics O6/H7 O6/H7 H3 Minimum 2.1 (Second Class Honours Grade One) in First Garda Vetting also LM101 BM BS Medicine (Graduate Entry) Honours Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent + O4/H7 in one of required LM063 BSc Technology Management O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 GAMSAT (Graduate Medical Schools Admissions Test) Group 3 Garda Vetting also F6/O6/ O6/H7 in one of LM102 BSc Psychology O6/H7 O6/H7 required / FETAC H4 H7 Group 2 Pathway LM068 BSc Food Science and Health O6/H7 O6/H7 Or Garda Vetting and C1 O6/H7 in one LM103 BSc Paramedic Studies O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H7 Drivers License also H4 in one of of Group 6 O3/H7 required Group 1 Garda Vetting also BSc Product Design and O4/H7 in one of O6/H7 in one LM076 O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 LM150 BSc Nursing (General) O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H7 required / FETAC Technology Group 3 or Art of Group 6 Pathway O6/H7 in one of LM077 BE Aeronautical Engineering O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 Garda Vetting also Group 3 O6/H7 in one LM152 BSc Nursing (Mental Health) O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H7 required / FETAC BSc Construction Management O4/H7 in one of of Group 6 LM082 O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 Pathway and Engineering Group 3 Garda Vetting also O6/H7 in one H4 in one of LM154 BSc Nursing (Intellectual Disability) O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H7 required / FETAC LM093 BSc Equine Science O6/H7 O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 of Group 6 Group 2 Pathway Portfolio also Garda Vetting also LM099 B Arch Architecture O6/H7 O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7 in one required LM156 BSc Midwifery O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H7 required / FETAC of Group 6 BE Chemical and Biochemical O6/H7 in one of Pathway LM115 O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 Engineering Group 5 O6/H7 in one of LM116 BE Engineering O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 Irish World Academy of Music and Dance Group 3 CODE DESCRIPTION ENG 2ND LANG MATHS SCIENCE OTHER BE Electronic and Computer O6/H7 in one of LM118 O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 Engineering Group 3 Audition and Garda F6/O6/ LM026 BA Performing Arts O6/H7 O6/H7 Vetting also required BSc Aircraft Maintenance and O4/H7 in one of Garda Vetting also H7 LM120 O6/H7 O6/H7 O3/H7 / FETAC Pathway Airworthiness Engineering Group 3 or Art required

H = Higher Level, O = Ordinary Level, F = Foundation Level 58 H = Higher Level, O = Ordinary Level, F = Foundation Level 59 Faculty of Science & Engineering How To Apply 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 6e. Transfer Students Selection and Assessment Sciences Minimum Entry Requirements Each transfer applicant is considered on H4 in one of O3/H7 An applicant wishing to transfer from another an individual basis based on the content of Group 1 third level institution may apply for entry to their previous higher education studies and LM124 BSc Mathematics O6/H7 O6/H7 H3 any of the University’s programmes if: its sufficiency to merit exemption to the first (a) The applicant already holds a HETAC and second year of the programme to which H4 in one of LM125 BSc Physics O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 Higher Certificate (Level 6) or a Bachelor they are seeking admission. In some cases Group 7 (Ordinary) Degree (Level 7) with Merit or an interview may be part of the selection F6/O6/ Distinction, or equivalent. Such candidates process. 7c. Disability Access Route to Education LM180 Certificate in Equine Science O6/H7 O6/H7 H7 will be considered for entry to year two (DARE) and year three, respectively, on to an How to Apply to DARE? appropriate Bachelor (Honours) degree Before submitting a DARE application, you LANGUAGE OPTIONS course with established transfer pathways. How to Apply should read the DARE Handbook and discuss Further details are available from the this with your parents, guardians or guidance CODE DESCRIPTION NOTE: STUDENTS WISHING TO TAKE A LANGUAGE OPTION MUST HAVE Admissions Office. 7. CAO Applications counsellor. (b) The applicant is currently studying 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. or has completed at least 60 credits or a Applications for admissions from the Applicants applying for DARE must: Bachelor (Honours) (Level 8) awarded by following applicants should be made through 1) Be under the age of 23 as of 1 January an Irish University or HETAC or equivalent the Central Applications Office (CAO): 2) Apply to CAO by 17:15 on 1 February 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. is considered on the following basis; 3) No later than 17:15 on 1 March, disclose your 7a. EU/EFTA Applicants and FETAC disability and/or specific learning difficulty in • Students must meet the programme Applicants your CAO application and fully and correctly H3 in French, German, Gaeilge, Spanish LM039 BA Journalism and New Media entry subject requirements (from Leaving Applications may be submitted online at complete Section A of the Supplementary Certificate or equivalent subjects www.cao.ie. Alternatively, application forms Information Form (SIF) from their third-level programme) or may be obtained from: If you wish to be considered for the DARE BBS Business Studies (including H4 in that language with the exception of Japanese where a H4 in a language other the requirements of entry through an The Central Applications Office scheme you must answer yes to question 1 on LM050 Business Studies with French/German/ than English is required. equivalent pathway, e.g., mature student Tower House Section A of the fully completed SIF by 17:15 Japanese) or FETAC. Eglinton Street on 1 March. • Students who do not have an award from Galway 4) Download Section B of the SIF (Educational H4 in that language with the exception of Japanese or beginners Spanish where a LM056 BA International Business another HEI must have achieved the Tel: +353 91 509800 Impact Statement), have it completed by your H4 in a language other than English is required. minimum CAO cut-off points on the year school and returned to CAO to arrive by 17:15 they entered the HEI (including random Deadlines for both paper and online on 1 April H = Higher Level, O = Ordinary Level, F=Foundation Level selection and any HEAR and DARE points applications are: 5) Submit Section C Evidence of Disability reduction, where applicable) or must have Normal applications 1 February documentation completed by the met the requirements of entry through an Late Applications 1 May appropriate professional to CAO to arrive by In all circumstances, with the exception the established Leaving Certificate with at from the second language requirement. equivalent pathway, e.g., mature student 17:15 on 1 April. of LM180, an applicant is expected to hold least five O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or 5 Such an exemption is only applicable to or FETAC, on the year they entered the HEI. Further details on the acceptable Evidence of at the time of enrolment the established H7 (Higher Level) grades. Candidates may those courses where the second language (Students who do not have the CAO points Disability documentation is published in the Leaving Certificate witha minimum of six continue to fulfil minimum and specific requirement is an O6 (Ordinary Level) but have completed at least 60 credits DARE Handbook and on subjects which must include: subject requirements from more than one grade or a H7 (Higher Level) grade. Please and attained an average of at least 50% www.accesscollege.ie. • Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and sitting of the Leaving Certificate but only contact the Admissions Office for further (honours 2.2 level) with no deficient grades • Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or the best six subjects from one sitting will be information on applying for a second in their current programme of study meet 7b. Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) Notes: four H7 (Higher Level) grades. included for scoring purposes.. Applicants language exemption. this eligibility requirement.) How to apply to HEAR: DARE has specific requirements for Section In the case of LM180, an applicant is who have a hearing impairment or a specific • Students must have completed Step 1: Apply online to CAO by 17.15 on C (Evidence of Disability) in relation to the expected to hold at the time of enrolment learning difficulty may apply for exemption substantially equivalent learning in terms 1 February. Medical Consultant/Specialist who must of learning outcomes to progress into at Step 2: No later than 17.15 on 1 March, you verify your disability, the age limit on reports least Year 2 of the alternative programme. must indicate in your CAO application that and the documentation required. DARE (Students who do not meet the equivalent you wish to apply for the HEAR scheme and will hold a number of Application Advice SUBJECT GROUPS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 learning outcomes requirement may be you must fully and correctly complete all Clinics nationwide in January for students, considered for a conditional offer into elements of the HEAR form (the HEAR form is parents and guardians who would like further Agricultural Science • • • • • • the alternative programme subject to a part of your CAO application) information on applying to DARE. See www. Applied Maths • • • • • satisfactory performance in a number of Step 3: Submit relevant evidence in support accesscollege.ie for further information on link-in modules. A student’s entry into the of your application to arrive at CAO no later DARE. Biology • • • • • • alternative programme will be deferred than 17.15 on 1 April. until they have satisfactorily completed the HEAR applications can only be made online Chemistry • • • • • • specified link-in modules.) at www.cao.ie Construction Studies • • Where the number of applicants exceeds More information on HEAR is available from the number of places available, applicants your school Guidance Counsellor or the Engineering • • • • will be ranked primarily on the level of their University of Limerick Access Office. HEAR Maths • academic qualification(s) and academic will hold a number of Application Advice performance. Students who do not have Clinics nationwide in January for students, Physics • • • • • • • an award from another HEI may be parents and guardians who would like further Physics with Chemistry • • • • • • • considered on the basis of CAO points or information on applying to HEAR. Information equivalent pathway (e.g., mature student or can also be found on: Technology • • • FETAC) entry requirements. www.accesscollege.ie Technical Drawing/Design & Communication Graphics • • • www.cao.ie www.ul.ie/access www.admissions.ul.ie 60 61 How To Apply

7d. Mature Applicants 7e. Deferred Entry first two years of the Business Studies Nursing and Midwifery Programmes A student who is offered a place through Degree LM050. Applications for the Higher Mature applicants to Nursing and Midwifery the Central Applications Office (CAO) may, Certificate, using the CAO course code programmes must apply through the CAO by under certain conditions, defer entry for one TL630, should be made through the CAO. the 1 February. Mature applicants must apply year. Applicants should not accept the offer Applications for transfer to LM050 should through the Public Appointments Service through the CAO. In order to defer entry on be made directly to the Undergraduate (PAS) website www.publicjobs.ie. between receipt of an offer, a student must: Admissions Office, University of Limerick. mid-February and mid-March in order to • Go to www.ul.ie/admissions-askus, submit Entrants to the programme in a particular register for a written assessment test which an enquiry with Deferral as the Help Topic year will be required to hold the same level of PAS carries out on behalf of the Nursing & • Make sure to include the following details: points as that required for LM050. Midwifery Board(NMBI). The test is usually - Your CAO application number held in April. - The CAO course code you were offered 8c. Re-Admission Applicants - A contact telephone number Applications from students seeking re- All Programmes Other than Nursing & - The reasons why you are seeking the admission, who have not taken examinations Midwifery deferral in UL, must be submitted directly to the To submit an application for consideration as • The request must arrive in the Admissions Undergraduate Admissions Office by2 July a mature student, the following steps must be Office at least two days before the “Reply 2017. Candidates will be assessed on their completed: Date” on the Offer Notice. school leaving results and must normally • Mature applicants must apply through • A decision on the request will be satisfy the current points requirement for (CAO) by the 1 February. communicated to the applicant. the programme of study sought. Candidates • Mature applicants must indicate in their who have previously taken UL examinations CAO application that they are a mature Please note that in the case of LM101 - should contact the Student Academic applicant. They will be then directed to Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Administration office regarding submitting an additional section of the CAO form (Graduate Entry), application for deferred an application for consideration by the where they must provide further personal entry is not normally available, but requests Student Status Committee - email [email protected] and educational details. All components may be considered on a case-by-case basis of the mature applicant section must be in exceptional circumstances. Further information may be obtained from: completed. • All supporting documentation (tailored Taking up a deferral Undergraduate Admissions Office personal statement for each programme, In order to take up a deferred place, you University of Limerick evidence of qualifications etc) must be must: Limerick posted to the CAO by 1st February 2017. See 1. Re-apply through the CAO in the Ireland www.admissions.ul.ie for full details on the succeeding year by the 1st of February. supporting documentation required for 2. Place the deferred course as your only Telephone: 061 – 202015 different programmes. preference on the choice list. Fax: 061 – 334859 • For LM089 Sport and Exercise Sciences, Enquires: www.ul.ie/admissions-askus LM100 Physiotherapy and LM102 8. Direct Applications Website: admissions.ul.ie Psychology applicants are required to undertake the Mature Students Admissions Applications for admission from the following Pathway (MSAP) test. There is one sitting applicants should be made directly to the of the test annually. Typically, mature University: applicants are required to register for the test in February each year, with the test 8a. Applicants from Non-EU countries taking place in March. Further details, Applicants from non-EU countries should including specific test dates and test apply directly to the International Education centres, are available from www.msap-ie. Division at the University. The closing date acer.edu.au. for receipt of complete application forms is • For LM103 Paramedic Studies, applicants the 1 July 2017 for September entry. Advance are required to undertake a written contact may be made with the International assessment test. Further details are Education Division: available from www.ul.ie/gems/para Telephone: 353-61 202414 Fax: 353-61-213062 With the exception of LM089 Sport and Email: [email protected] Exercise Sciences, LM100 Physiotherapy, LM102 Psychology, LM103 Paramedic Studies, 8b. Transfer Applicants LM151 Nursing (General), LM153 Nursing The closing date for receipt of applications (Mental Health), LM155 Nursing (Intellectual for candidates seeking admission to at least Disability) and LM157 Midwifery, late year 2 of an undergraduate programme is applications may be considered for some the 1 July 2017. programmes up to the 1st May. Contact the 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, Tralee, will gain full exemption from the

62 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.

63 LM002 Bachelor of Arts LM002 Bachelor of Arts (in conjunction with ) (in conjunction with Mary Immaculate College) Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS What you will study

CAO Points new programme Applicants are required to hold at language other than English is required. YEAR 1 Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established Specialist requirement in Mathematics In the first year, you choose four subjects from the groups below. Any subject combinations are permitted, as long as three of the Leaving Certificate (or an approved also – for those studying Economics or subjects are from the University of Limerick and no two are in the same group. Find out more about these subject offerings from Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six Mathematics. the table at the end of this section. Dr Michael Griffin subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 For certain subjects, additional Tel: 00 353 61 213170 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher special qualifications specific to GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP Email: [email protected] Level) grades. Subjects must include individual subjects or disciplines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Mathematics, Irish or another language, may be determined by the respective and English. departments in accordance with Admissions Academic Council regulations. Theology Psychology Gaeilge Geography Public Note: Grade F6 in Foundation New and Mathematics Tel: 00 353 202015 or or Irish Music or Administration Mathematics also satisfies the minimum Applications are especially welcome from Media Religious or Politics History German Drama French and Dance Spanish and Email: [email protected] English and Studies and or entry requirements. Foundation Mature Students. Mature applicants must (beginners and or (beginners Leadership Cultural or International Economics www.ul.ie/admissions mathematics is not reckonable for apply through the Central applications or Theatre Sociology or or Studies Linguistics Relations scoring purposes. Office (CAO) by 1 February. advanced) Studies advanced) Philosophy with TESOL† 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 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* Why study a Bachelor of Arts at UL? GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 GROUP 5 GROUP 6

At the University of Limerick, we deliver • You want to engage critically and Single or Joint Single or Joint an Arts Degree which is flexible and analytically with the world around you; Single or Joint New Media and Honours Public Honours Sociology wide-ranging, offering 19 subjects in • You want to develop skills that will Psychology Honours Politics Cultural Studies Administration and Or Irish Music and Single or Joint all. You can study a combination of enhance your career and, in the or German and International Or Geography Leadership Dance Honours History subjects — as Single Honours or Joint broadest sense, your contribution to (beginners or Relations Or Spanish Or Philosophy Or Linguistics with Or French Honours — from across the Faculty of society. advanced) Or English (beginners or Or Gaeilge TESOL† Or Economics Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: • You can choose from a set of fourteen Or Mathematics advanced) Or Drama and Or Theology and from familiar arts subjects such as subjects taught at the University of Theatre Studies Religious Studies 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 Off-Campus programme Final year research dissertation Languages). In the course of your study Theology and Religious Studies — you will have opportunities — unique to from our partner institution, Mary In semesters 4 and 5 (year 2 Spring and In your final year, you will complete a the UL curriculum — to work, to travel, Immaculate College. year 3 Autumn) you will participate in Final Year Research Dissertation in and to study abroad. You will study Arts an off-campus programme. Semester the subject(s) of your choosing. This at UL because: 4 is ordinarily dedicated to a period of is a unique opportunity to complete cooperative education/work experience an extended piece of research and • You want to choose from a wide range in a sector related to your field of study. analysis in your chosen topic, designed of subjects at an institution where Semester 5 is spent on study abroad with guidance and direction from an you can benefit from real-world work in one of our many partner institutions academic supervisor in your chosen experience and can live and study in across Europe, the Americas, and subject. The Final Year Research another country; Australasia. UL’s dedicated Coop and Dissertation will develop your research • You want to engage with fresh ideas; Careers Office will help you find you the and analytical skills with a view to • You wish to communicate your own work placement that best suits your employment or further study. ideas effectively and persuasively; 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 *See table at the end of this section for institutions most suited to your course of the single honours and joint honours study in a part of the world that appeals combinations available to degree level. to your intellectual and cultural curiosity.

64 65 LM002 Economics LM002 English

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

About you environment. Studying economics will of Integration. The third and fourth year About you English language and its literature, as Literary Revolutions 1880-1930; Irish develop habits of rigorous thought, the modules follow a logical and progressive well as through the study of the social, Literature 1930-1990; Study of a Major Economics, as part of a joint options application of quantitative tools, and sequence that emphasises three inter- Above all else, you love to read: novels, cultural and historical contexts in which Irish Author; Contemporary Irish combination, will appeal to you if you practice in clear writing. Economists related components: a strong monetary poetry, non-fiction, drama, magazines. that literature was produced. You will Literature); enjoy keeping up with current affairs engage the world of current affairs. and financial component Applied You want to give yourself the opportunity learn about literary analysis, literary • Specialist electives in World and are excited about the challenges Studying economics includes learning Economic Analysis, and Monetary to read great books and to learn more history from the 16th century to the Literatures (e.g. American Literature; of understanding the way economies to use statistics and to read critically. Economics; an international dimension about the English language. You want contemporary world. You can choose Contemporary African Literature; function. It is an especially suitable Economics majors are interesting International Economics; and an applied to engage with the writings that have electives to suit your own interests, Postcolonial/Postcolonial Literature choice if you have strong mathematical people both because of their skills and dimension Managerial Economics, helped us to understand ourselves and in Irish, British, American, and World in English; Contemporary Women’s and analytical skills. It will also appeal to because they can explain why economic Industrial Economics and Public Finance. the world that we live in. You want to know literatures, and in women’s writing. Writing). you if you are not yet sure what career phenomena occur and how economic The research and econometric skills of more about culture, in the broadest sense. you see yourself pursuing in the future, as performance might improve. The study of students are developed through mini- You love film and music; and you want to What you will study this subject choice will teach you a range economics is an excellent way to acquire projects set for individual modules. As understand how these art forms relate of skills that can be applied to a number problem-solving skills and develop a a consequence, students can expect to fiction, drama, and poetry. You love to English at UL has four main components of future careers in business, public logical, ordered way of looking at issues. to graduate with strong analytical, write, and you want to express yourself as that run throughout the four years of the service, social and economic research, theoretical and empirical skills. Extensive eloquently and effectively as possible. You programme: public relations and journalism among What you will study use of quantitative techniques and an are open to new ideas, and to the power • Literary analysis and theory, critical others. emphasis on the importance of analytical of words and images to inform, influence, practice. The suite of modules offered provides thinking instils transferable skills in and convince. • Historical schools/eras in literature (e.g. Why study Economics at UL? a well-rounded coverage of the Economics students that they can use Renaissance Literature; Enlightenment economics discipline. This option builds and develop in a wide range of careers. Why study English at UL? and Romantic Literature; Victorian Many of the managerial decisions taken on introductory foundation modules Accordingly, employment prospects for Texts and Contexts; Literary in modern business organisations and offered in the first and second years; graduates are very good. The English programme at UL will enable Modernism and Postmodernism); financial institutions require a good Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, you to develop critical and analytical • Specialist electives in Irish Literature understanding of the global economic Economics for Business and Economics skills through an appreciation of the (e.g. Gothic Literature in Ireland, Irish

Career Follow-On Study Career Follow-On Study Opportunities Opportunities • MA in Business Management • MA Creative Writing Economics as part of a joint honours • MA in International Tourism • Journalist • MA English degree provides an excellent • MSc in Economic Analysis • Editor • MA Comparative Literature & preparation for a range of careers, • MSc in Financial Services • English Teacher (Professional Cultural Studies including areas such as; • MSc in International Management Master of Education required) • MA Gender, Culture and Society and Global Business • Communications and public • MA Journalism (with Grad Dip • Financial sector (e.g. economist; • MSc in Marketing, Consumption & relations option) retail, investment, and corporate & Society • Media production, media research • MA TESOL (Teaching English to treasury banking; research analyst; • Publishing and Advertising Students of Other Languages) securities trader) • Research and teaching at third • Teaching level • Government departments and • Development and research in agencies (e.g. Dept of Finance, voluntary organisations 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

66 67 LM002 French LM002 Gaeilge

French can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours Is féidir an Ghaeilge a dhéanamh mar chomhábhar sa Chéim sna Dána combination. Review the subjects you can study with French by looking at in Ollscoil Luimnigh. Is féidir féachaint ar na hábhair ar féidir iad a the table at the end of this section. dhéanamh leis an nGaeilge sa léaráid.

About you Why study French at UL? What you will study Mar gheall ortsa: Cad chuige staidéar a Cad a bheidh faoi staidéar dhéanamh ar an nGaeilge in agam? Uniquely, you wish to engage with other French can be studied in the University You will study diverse topics related to the Is duine tú ar breá leat an Ghaeilge Ollscoil Luimnigh? cultures and a specific international of Limerick at advanced level. You will French and Francophone world. These agus a bhfuil suim mhór agat sa chultúr language: French. In doing so, you will learn about French society, literature will include social media, cinema, politics, Gaelach. Tá fonn mór ort forbairt a Mar chuid de do chúrsa Gaeilge, experience social media, novels, poetry, and culture as well as improving your modern literature, business, language, dhéanamh ar do chumas teanga Is féidir staidéar a dhéanamh ar an déanfaidh tú staidéar ar ghramadach non-fiction, ideas and systems of values language skills. You will use a wide range translation and thought. sa Ghaeilge agus ba mhaith leat go nGaeilge mar chuid de réimse leathan agus ar chruinneas na Gaeilge (idir and thought. You wish to tackle French of materials to aid your study, including mbeadh an Ghaeilge mar dhlúthchuid cúrsaí in Ollscoil Luimnigh ar a n-áirítear scríobh agus labhairt), agus déanfaidh tú and Francophone writings that have textbooks, newspapers, film, radio, TV and de do shaol pearsanta, cultúrtha agus an Chéim sa Dlí Móide, an Chéim sna staidéar ar an litríocht, ar an gcultúr béil, helped us to understand people and the Internet. All French modules are taught sóisialta feasta. Is maith leat cúrsaí Teangacha Feidhmeacha, an Chéim agus ar an tsochtheangeolaíocht, trína world that we share. through the medium of French. 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, Career opportunities 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 • International Business tabhairt faoi smaointe nua, agus tá tú an antraipeolaíocht agus an béaloideas, hamhránaíochta, Nualitríocht na • European and Irish public service ag tnúth leis an spreagadh intleachtúil a agus a shuíonn Léann na Gaeilge laistigh Gaeilge idir phrós agus fhilíocht, • Interpreting and Translating thabharfaidh teanga, cultúr agus litríocht de ghluaiseachtaí smaointeoireachta litríocht na Gaeilge 17ú haois – 19ú • Teaching (Professional Master of na Gaeilge duit agus leis na tuiscintí nua idirnáisiúnta an léinn. Beidh tú ag plé le haois, scéalaíocht Chéitinn, an phleanáil Education required) a bheidh agat ar an gcultúr agus ar an foireann a thugann faoin múineadh le teanga, an chanúineolaíocht, an • Tourism saol dá bharr. fonn agus le fuinneamh, a thabharfaidh tsochtheangeolaíocht. • The media and information idir spreagadh agus thacaíocht duit, industry agus a chuirfidh na fáiltí geala romhat go hOllscoil Luimnigh.

Follow-On Study Deiseanna fostaíochta • MA Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies • MA French Bíonn deiseanna fostaíochta ar • MA Languages and ICT Content fáil do chéimithe Gaeilge Ollscoil Development Luimnigh i réimsí éagsúla, mar • MA Modern Language Studies shampla: an mhúinteoireacht, an • MA TESOL (Teaching English to earnáil oidhreachta agus cultúir, Speakers of Other Languages) na meáin Ghaeilge agus an • Professional Master of Education iriseoireacht, an earnáil phoiblí. (Modern Languages)

Staidéar Iarchéime:

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

68 69 LM002 Geography LM002 German

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

Geography is concerned with both the range of talents. It fosters an ability to About you the culture and society of the German- and research practice and are involved natural and the cultural environments synthesise diverse bodies of knowledge, speaking countries of Europe. Students in international networks looking at best created on the earth’s surface and with and to think critically about complex You are someone who enjoys learning develop great enthusiasm for their practice. the inter-relationships between them. processes. In addition, students taking about other cultures, who is interested in subject, not least because of the many It has links with a wide range of other Geography acquire specialist skills in languages and who would either like to opportunities for work placements in top What you will study disciplines, and provides a framework for the numerical and graphical analysis continue with German because you liked Austrian, German and Swiss companies understanding the increasingly complex of information, including computer it in school. Or you may want to pick it and the great possibilities of studying as You will learn about culture and society and interdependent world in which we data analysis and mapping, which up as a beginner who is happy at last to an Erasmus student at one of our many (literature, cinema, Landeskunde live. The Geography programme includes are increasingly in demand in our get a chance to start learning German. German-speaking partner universities. (area studies), history, popular culture, modules in both physical and human knowledge economy. Besides formal Perhaps you are someone who wants to Our classes are typically taught through language in society etc.) in Austria, geography. In physical geography lectures, students learn through tutorials, benefit from the excellent job prospects the medium of German, use up-to- Germany and Switzerland. You will also, we aim to provide students with a seminars, group / team work, laboratory for anyone with a good knowledge of date teaching methods and the latest of course, be developing your language sound understanding of the processes work, field work and project compilation. other EU languages and of German in educational technologies. You can also awareness and your German language at work in the natural world, and of Students wishing to be registered with particular. And you know that German take advantage of the many exciting skills by working with exciting and environmental changes in both past and the Teaching Council as post-primary is one of the major languages of the offers such as one-to-one sessions with topical texts, visual material and online present times. The human geography geography teachers are advised to European Union and the most common native speakers, discussion groups, movie digital sources, and, at an advanced programme deals with issues and discuss module selection with their first language spoken by people within evenings, and lectures and readings stage, developing your translation and problems that range in scale from the academic advisor. the European Union! by visiting authors and academics. We interpreting skills. From the beginning, global to the local, including globalisation have the only Centre for Irish-German you will be actively involved in the classes and its geographical impacts, geo- Why study German at UL? Studies in Ireland and are active in and will find yourself contributing to political conflict, economic restructuring interdisciplinary research in the Centre them, often with your fellow students, in and dislocation, urbanisation, and the We have an excellent track-record of for Applied Languages and the Ralahine group presentations and mini research challenges of sustainable development. giving our students the best chances Centre for Utopian Studies. We also have reports. Because it is inherently interdisciplinary, to acquire high-level language skills, many international links which enable us Geography helps to develop a wide combined with a sound knowledge of to remain up-to-date with best teaching

Career Career Opportunities “German is one Opportunities Geography graduates find work in a of the major • International Business wide range of careers including: • European and Irish public service languages of the • Arts and Cultural Institutions • Urban Planning • Translating • Teaching (Professional Master of European Union • Teaching (Professional Master of Education required) Education required) • Tourism and the most • Tourism • Heritage organisations • Civil service common first • Regional and local community language spoken development • Academic research by people within Follow-On Study the EU. • MA Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies • MA German Language and Follow-On Study • Culture in Europe • MA Irish-German Studies • MA /PhD Research • 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 (Languages)

70 71 LM002 History LM002 Irish Music and Dance

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

About you Why study History at UL? What you will study About you Irish World Academy at the University of traditional music and dance studies such Limerick has become the world leader in as popular music and dance studies, Above all else, you have a curiosity about The historians at UL are acknowledged History at UL has a number of key Do you enjoy Irish traditional music and/ the study of this phenomenon, situating histories of western music and dance, and a passion for understanding events, leaders in their fields of research, and are components or themes that run or dance? Do you want to invest in your traditional music and dance in the centre ethnomusicology, ethnochoreology, people, societal transformation in the committed to student-centred learning; throughout the four years of the future and develop your knowledge of a number of critical approaches and music and dance education and music past; you love to read and engage with they offer exciting and innovative programme leading to specialist options and understanding of this and related disciplines. and dance psychology. You will also historical debates about the past; you modules throughout the four years of in the final year, among these are the performance practices? Do you want engage with the wider cultural, social and are excited about ‘discovery’ and rise to study. The programme at UL will enable following: to unlock your potential and learn from What you will study historical context of this island through the challenge of working with original you to develop critical and analytical the world’s top experts in the field of a number of modules in Irish cultural sources and documents. You want to skills through an appreciation of primary • Documentary sources analysis and traditional music and dance studies? If This subject is designed to develop your studies. give yourself the opportunity to read sources, historiography and key events theory, critical historical practice. so, this may be the subject choice for you. academic and vocational skills. The main path-breaking historical works and to and changes, as well as through the • Historical schools/eras in history- thrust of this subject in this context is learn more about the writing of history. study of the social, cultural and historical writing/historiography since classical Why study Irish Music and Dance the academic study of these music and You want to engage with past events contexts in which change was produced. times until the present day. at UL? dance practices. You will also engage and processes that have helped us to You will learn about source analysis, the • General electives in late-medieval in vocational studies directly relevant understand ourselves and the world that processes informing history writing from European history (Renaissance/ Irish traditional music and dance are to traditional music and dance. For we live in. You want to know more about the 16th century to the contemporary Reformation/Counter-Reformation); an intrinsic part of the cultural life of example, you will have the opportunity culture, in the broadest sense. You have world. You can choose electives to suit warfare and diplomacy in 17th Century; this island. In recent years they have to record CDs and videos, use digital an ability to both narrate and analyse your own interests, in Irish, European, political history of Irish nationalism/ become significant economically, and media, write business plans, plan tours phenomena, and you want to express American, Australian and Middle Eastern/ republicanism; the cultural and social traditional musicians and dancers now and organise performances. You will also yourself as eloquently and effectively Mediterranean history; you can focus on history of everyday life in Ireland have careers over the entire globe. The engage in academic studies relevant to 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 Career of the Weimar Republic. Opportunities

This subject is designed to produce graduates with a broad range of skills that can be employed in a Career number of professional contexts. Great emphasis is also placed on Opportunities the development of transferable vocational skills, enabling you to • Professional administration/ access a diverse range of less management obvious career pathways. • International/European organizations • Archivist/Museum curator/ Librarian • Development and research in voluntary organizations/NGOs Follow-On Study • Public service, nationally or locally • Research and teaching at third • Master of Arts in Irish Music level Studies • Teacher (Professional Master of • Master of Arts in Irish Dance Education required) Studies • Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology • Master of Arts in Festive Arts • Master of Arts Music Therapy

Follow-On Study

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

72 73 LM002 Linguistics with TESOL LM002 Mathematics

(Teaching English to speakers of other Languages) Available from our partner institution, Mary Immaculate College Linguistics with TESOL can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as Mathematics can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Linguistics with TESOL by looking at the table at the end of this section. Mathematics by looking at the table at the end of this section.

About you • Foundation modules in linguistics and What you will study Mathematics is an ancient study that has The mathematics programme includes We welcome students who have taken sociolinguistics (language in society) in been fundamental to the development of several modules in the main branches Ordinary Level Mathematics for their You are fascinated by all aspects of your first year to give you a thorough Linguistics is the study of language, society since earliest times. It involves the of pure mathematics: Analysis (calculus Leaving Certificate, as well as those who human language and communication; introduction to the subject; and language is how we get things abstract understanding of concepts and in one and in several variables), Algebra have taken it at Higher Level, so long you are interested in finding out where • Modules on researching language in done in the world. The focus in UL is the acquisition of computational skills. It (elementary number theory, linear as they have good grades and a keen language comes from and how we your second and third years, which will on sociolinguistics, which is concerned develops an appreciation of the essential algebra and abstract algebra) and interest in Mathematics. At the end of acquire it, how language changes over equip you with the tools to carry out with the role of language in society. You links between theory and practice, insofar Geometry. Relevant applications of First Year, the decision on whether or not time, how it varies between people and research and analysis on a variety of will start in first year with more general, as to know mathematics is to be able to mathematical theory are included in to continue with Mathematics to degree between places, and between different types of language and texts; introductory modules and work your way do mathematics and to do mathematics course modules and there are complete level can then be based on the First Year genders and generations. You are keen • Specialist modules covering topics towards more specialized modules in well, one must understand what it is. modules on computational mathematics experience and examination grades, to explore the role of language in wider such as: language and technology; your final semesters: A study of mathematics has twin and on statistics. rather than on the student’s pre-College society, and to learn how languages work language policy and politics; Irish- • Year 1: Introduction to Linguistics; values: there is the intrinsic educational background. in contact and competition with each English; multilingualism; language and Introduction to Sociolinguistics; gain to be derived from the personal First Year Foundation courses are other. globalization; and media discourse • Year 2: How to research language satisfaction of mastering a slightly designed to take account of the mixed analysis; (carrying out and designing research elusive piece of theory, or from solving mathematical background of students. Why study Linguistics with • Training in Teaching English to studies); Language and Society in even a moderately difficult problem, and As such they are intended to be an TESOL at UL? Speakers of Other Languages in a Ireland; Language Technology; there is the extensive economic utility of appropriate introduction for students specialized suite of three modules; • Year 3: How to analyse language data mathematics. The latter is particularly who wish to study Mathematics to The Linguistics and TESOL Section • One year off campus gaining valuable (corpus methods, discourse analysis, visible in the commercial and business degree level and a reasonable taste of is located in the School of Modern work experience through cooperative ethnographic methods, conversation world and in the great achievements of the subject for students who wish to Languages and Applied Linguistics. All education placement and intercultural analysis); TESOL 1 OR optional modules science and engineering. specialise in other subject areas. 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 Career

Opportunities • MA / Structured PhD in TESOL Opportunities (Teaching English to Speakers of Studying linguistics opens the Mathematics graduates find work in Other Languages) door to a whole range of careers, a wide range of careers including: • MSc Speech and Language as expertise in language and • Banking and commerce Therapy communication is in very high • Teaching (PME required) • Structured PhD in Applied demand across almost all sectors • International and EU organisations Languages and professions. Here are some • Financial services • MA Journalism (with Grad Dip examples: • Management services option) • Statistics • MA Technical Communication and • Civil service • Teaching English to Speakers of eLearning Other Languages • Informational Technology • Speech and Language Therapy (Professional Masters required) • Forensic linguistics • Language consultancy (surveys and testing) Follow-On Study • Lexicography (development of dictionaries) • MA/PhD Research • Linguistic analysis for digital • Professional Master of Education media companies (Mathematics) • Media, journalism and publishing, • MSc in Mathematical Modelling • Advertising and PR • Information Technology Sector • Research and teaching in further and higher education

74 75 LM002 New Media and Cultural Studies LM002 Philosophy

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

About you Why study New Media and Our undergraduate programme consists bear in such reflection; and this means to analyze and construct arguments and Cultural Studies at UL? of a broad and accessible introduction that philosophy has also always been to be open to new ways of thinking. In You are a reader; you like books, to Philosophy. Our department provides concerned with the refinement and addition, you will learn to write clearly and newspapers and magazines, as well as a supportive and friendly environment continual improvement of our exercise persuasively, absorb and sift complex films, TV, radio and social networking. You The cultural studies and new media for students, with a distinctive range of of such capacities. A philosophical information and to distinguish between are bright, perceptive and curious, good pathway will allow you to undertake modules and extracurricular activities. education means studying some of different views and come to a reasoned at working in a team, keen to express and specialised study in cultural studies Our programme is structured to provide the “big questions” that many people- position. You will also learn to be self- communicate ideas and opinions. You including film studies, comparative students with the skills necessary including some of the greatest minds in motivated, creative and able to prioritize are open to new ideas, and to the power literature, visual cultural studies and to appreciate more fully the central human history-have grappled with: your work and working to deadlines – all of words and images to inform, influence cultural theory as well as aspects of new concerns of human existence and to talents sought after by employers. and convince. You want to learn more media. develop abilities in problem-solving, • Can we prove that God does (or does about literature and the arts, media and “New media” refers both to the media reflective communication, writing and not) exist? You will acquire the following skills: culture, the individual in society, and to that have emerged in response to critical thinking. Philosophy can be • Does life have meaning? be creative in a challenging world. technological evolution and to new ways humanistic or technical, historical or • Are morals truths absolute or relative • Logical and analytical thinking and of using traditional media as a result of contemporary, theoretical or practical. to culture? reasoning technological change. In addition, you The Philosophy Department at Mary • Do we know what we think we know? • Problem solving will also acquire critical and analytical Immaculate College is committed to • Is there a better life than the happy life? • Written and oral communication – skills; specialised new media production offering a programme that allows its • Do we have an obligation to always presentation of ideas and information skills; research and writing skills and the undergraduates to engage all of these obey the law? • Ability to interpret, condense and opportunity to study abroad and obtain facets of the subject. Philosophy’s • Do we have souls or are we just clarify information work experience. 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 Career intellectual capacities that we bring to think logically and critically about issues, • Curiosity and lateral thinking Opportunities

• Communications and public relations • eCommerce and ePublishing • Technical Writing and editing Career Follow-On Study • Print and electronic media Opportunities Studying journalism “ • MA/PhD Research • MA Philosophy and Culture • Media production Careers in law, human resources, Philosophy will • Structured PhD in Philosophy and • Media research and analysis advertising, marketing, the media, Culture • Advertising and marketing publishing, politics, health care, teach you to think • Research and teaching at third social services and journalism level are possible career options. High- logically and • Development and research in profile philosophy graduates such critically about voluntary organisations 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 Follow-On Study are all examples of how studying philosophy can broaden your to be open to new • MA English employment horizons as well as your ways of thinking. • MA Journalism (with Grad Dip thinking. option) • MA in Marketing, Consumption and Society • MA Technical Communication and E-Learning • MA in TESOL

76 77 LM002 Politics and International Relations LM002 Psychology

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

About you Why study Politics and What you will study About you Psychology spans virtually all aspects of International Relations at UL? human life and allows us seek answers to NOTE 1: In the first year, you will take introductions If you are the type of person who is questions such as: Students opting to study Psychology The study of Politics and International At the University of Limerick you will to the broad study of Politics and interested in investigating the reasons on the BA Arts are not eligible to Relations is all about thinking critically have the opportunity to study a wide International Relations, whereas in behind why people feel, think and • What effects do different drugs have register with the Psychological and understanding change. You might cross section of areas within Politics the second year you separately take behave the way they do, and in making on behaviour? Society of Ireland. In order to register be attracted to studying this course if and International Relations. The staff courses related to the main studies a difference to people’s lives, then • How do children develop a sense of self with the Psychological Society of you are interested in understanding the of Department of Politics and Public within the field (Irish Politics, European you will find this course engaging and and relationships with others? Ireland, graduates of Psychology way the world works. You will learn how to Administration have expertise across Politics, Political Theory, International stimulating. • What effect does our mood have on our from the BA Arts will be required research, how to study and develop your the discipline and as a result students Relations and Political Economy, and ability to remember information? to undertake a Master of Arts in analytical and reasoning skills, and how will learn about the general workings Public Administration). You then have a Why study Psychology at UL? • How can we understand mental Psychology. This is a full-time 1-year to apply these skills to the real world. You of Politics and International Relations wide range of co-op/work placements disorders and help people cope with conversion course. will learn about Ireland and Europe, their and then look at Irish Politics, European before going on study abroad to a large Psychology is the scientific study of mind their illnesses? place in the world, about what makes a Politics, Political Theory, International choice of universities (including those in and behaviour. Over the past century, • When and why do people and animals good society and about what doesn’t, Relations and Political Economy, and Malta, Czech Republic, Turkey, Iceland, Psychologists have examined the help others in need? and how we might tell the difference Public Administration. By doing so they France and Germany). In the final year, fascinating variety of human thought and • What are the roots of prejudice and NOTE 2: between the two. will cover more content that any other you can choose a number of electives activity and now a degree in Psychology discrimination and what can be done Progress to part two of the degree Politics-based course in the state. It that include looking at issues such as opens up many opportunities to use this to resolve intergroup conflict? (from Year Two onward) will be provides a unique opportunity to study global justice, international organisations, knowledge to address important social competitive as there are limited all the main areas within Politics and Russian Politics, African Politics and issues and improve the quality of people’s By defining and investigating these and places and progression will be International Relations. issues around peace and conflict. lives. other questions, psychologists aim to decided on the basis of Year 1 provide practical solutions to the many performance. personal and social challenges that people face in their everyday lives.

Career Follow-On Study

Opportunities • MA in Psychology

• 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 Governancev • MA Ethics in International Affairs • MA International Studies • MA Peace and Development Studies • MA Politics

78 79 LM002 Public Administration and Leadership LM002 Sociology

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

About you Why study Public Administration the opportunity to benefit from a study About you develop critical and analytical skills to • Sociology of inequality (covering and Leadership at UL? abroad programme with a large choice look more objectively at our societies. It gender, stratification & social mobility, You are interested in how the world works, of universities available in different Students who do sociology need to be directs attention to how the constituent political economy, urban sociology, particularly that part of the world that is Studying Public Administration and countries such as the Netherlands, inquisitive, and curious about the social parts of society fit together and change, media sociology, hate studies) in the public space that involves decision Leadership at UL will open up the world Poland, the Czech Republic and even in world and how it works. You also need to and the consequences of that social • Sociology of health and illness making, political and otherwise, about of politics, public administration and civil the US. be open to reconsidering all the notions change. By focusing on the external • Sociology of family (covering children, how resources are allocated, about who society in Ireland and internationally. and common sense views of society forces that affect values, attitudes and marriage and partnership, domestic gets what and why. You are interested You will learn to recognise that politics What you will study that we all take for granted. Sociology behaviors, it helps us better understand and market labour, inter alia) in current affairs and have a curiosity is not just the responsibility of those we shakes us up intellectually, it forces us to ourselves and the motivations of others to explore how Ireland and indeed other elect but that it is of concern to individual In the Public Administration and reconsider many of our assumptions and around us. In addition to core modules countries are managed. Within this citizens and to the organisations that Leadership programme you will study see the world through a lens that is often you can choose electives to suit your own 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, critical and challenging. Sociology will interests. about the politics of decision making understand the world of public leadership broader introductions to politics and empower you to re-examine the familiar and public leadership but also about but how to critically analyse it. Learning public administration, in your first year with fresh eyes and provide you with the What you will study the ‘machinery’ that keeps this and about public leadership at UL is not you will be able to choose electives from skills set to see afresh and to document other countries running, often referred about amassing lots of information; it’s other related disciplines, all of which are complexity. Sociology at UL has five main to as public administration. Crucially, about enabling and empowering you to designed to generate an understanding components that run throughout the four you are interested in knowing more know what to do with that information. of the complexity of public leadership. Why study Sociology at UL? years of the programme: about how politics and the machinery of UL has a long tradition of teaching and As you progress through second, third • Classical and Contemporary Social government interact but also about how research in the area of politics, public and fourth years you will encounter a Sociology describes and explains social theory. they relate to and engage with citizens administration and civil society and range of more specific subjects, both structures and processes. The Sociology • Quantitative and Qualitative Research and their organisations. You may be actively engages with a variety of public core and electives, in the areas of public programme at UL will enable you to Methods 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 Opportunities Career Follow-On Study • Journalism, media, communications and public Opportunities • MA Politics relations Studying Public • MA EU Politics and Governance • Social, marketing and media A wide range of career opportunities “ research • MA International Studies are open to you from this Administration and • MA Peace and Development • Social policy analysis programme, in the public, private Studies • Urban planning and non-profit sectors: Leadership at UL will • MA Sociology • Research consultancy • Public sector positions at open up the world • MA Business Management • Tourism national and local level and in a • MSc Marketing, Consumption and • Teaching range of state agencies and in of politics, public Society • Social worker, youth and international public sector bodies; • Law LLB (Graduate entry) community work • Private Sector opportunities e.g. administration • Prison and probation services within the banking and financial • Voluntary organisations, national services sector as well as in and civil society, and international NGOs industry; • Statistician, demographer • Non-Profit Sector employment both in Ireland and • Academia within charitable, voluntary and community organisations, internationally. including local level community development as well international development NGOs (Non- Governmental Organisations). Follow-on study

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

80 81 LM002 Spanish LM002 Drama and Theatre Studies

Spanish can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours Available from our partner institution, Mary Immaculate College combination. Review the subjects you can study with Spanish by looking Theatre Studies can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint at the table at the end of this section. 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 • Spanish is the official language of 21 About you Why study Drama and Theatre countries. Studies? You are someone who enjoys learning • Spanish is one of the official languages Career You will be somebody who is enthralled Career about other cultures, who is interested in of the United Nations, the European and intrigued by live performance. The Drama and Theatre Studies languages and who would either like to Union and many other international Opportunities You will be equally passionate about Programme will allow you to acquire a Opportunities continue with Spanish because you liked bodies and it plays a vital role in reading plays and understanding how broad knowledge in drama and theatre it in school. Or you may want to pick it international business, media, etc. Language graduates have the theatrical form and performance is studies. It will equip you with the critical, Graduates find work in a wide range up as a beginner who is happy at last to • Spanish is the first language of most potential to get good jobs as, by related and respondent to society, analytical and literary skills necessary to of careers including: get a chance to start learning Spanish. countries in Latin America and its studying Spanish, you acquire particularly Irish society. You will have analyse live performance and play-texts, • A performance-related career Perhaps you are someone who wants to already major profile in the USA is a whole range of skills that can a particularly interest in contemporary and locate them within a socio-cultural after further specialist training benefit from the excellent job prospects increasing every year. be applied to a great variety of theatre forms such as site-specific, context. The programme has a special • Arts Administration for anyone with a good knowledge of • Spanish is the key to the fascinating professions. In particular, you will devised, applied and immersive theatres, emphasis on contemporary theatre and • Cultural policy other EU languages and of Spanish in cultural heritages of Latin America and have very good communication and in understanding how drama can on applied drama/theatre. • Community drama particular. And you know that Spanish is Spain. skills, which are highly valued by be a powerful social for as well as one • Education (Teaching) now one of the 4 most used languages in • The University of Limerick offers employers. Learning a language for entertainment. You have a playful • Academic research and teaching the world. Spanish at both beginner and gives you another way of looking personality, not afraid to creative in the Higher Education Sector advanced levels. at, analysing and interpreting the and open engagement, be a good world, so you are automatically more communicator and open to new ideas Why study Spanish at UL? attractive to potential employers. As What you will study and perspective, and you are happy to a result, language graduates can take an active role in your teaching and • There are about 400 million native You will learn about Spanish and Latin explore a variety of careers and learning. speakers of Spanish, and Spanish is American Society, Literature and Culture professions, for example: now among the four most widely used Follow-On Study as well as improving your language skills languages in the world. and awareness. • Teaching (Professional Masters of Education required) • MA in Applied Drama (MIC – • Public Service (because you have forthcoming) shown language learning potential • MA in English Language and you may be recruited to learn Literature PME (Professional another language) Master of Education) • Media NOTE: • MA in Festive Arts • International Business (Marketing, Progress to part two of the degree • Specialist training courses in Finance, Personnel) (from year two onward) will be theatre performance competitive as there are limited • Specialist training courses in • Translating places, and it will be decided on the theatre design • Localising and Interpreting basis of year one terminal QCA in • Specialist training courses in • Tourism addition to a workshop and interview theatre direction and dramaturgy process.

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)

82 83

LM002 Theology and Religious Studies

Religious Studies* Religious Theology and and Theology ǂ ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Available from our partner institution, Mary Immaculate College n/a

Theology and Religious Studies can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as Studies* Drama and Theatre Theatre and Drama ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P P n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Theology n/a

and Religious Studies by looking at the table at the end of this section. Spanish

ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P

n/a n/a Sociology ǂ ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P n/a

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 Leadership and Public administration administration Public ǂ ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P systems that have played a vital role Religious Education is now offered as a answers given to the most fundamental P in the shaping of our world throughout subject for State Examination in many questions about life. n/a

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 Psychology P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P n/a ultimate questions, explores the human demand for those who are qualified to affected by religion, for better or worse, n/a 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 Relations International International

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P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Theology and Religious Studies involves exciting aspects to theology and the P Why study Theology? and Politics n/a 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. Philosophy* ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P P n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a clarification of the meaning of Christian Liberal Arts programme. The study Whether you are interested in the study n/a 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 Studies Cultural New Media and and Media New ǂ ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P

In the last few years the number systems that have played a vital role in something that appeals to you in the n/a

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 Mathematics*

ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P P

n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a realisation that religious belief must be of meaning, and an engagement with n/a

TESOL † TESOL

Linguistics with with Linguistics ǂ ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P

n/a n/a

Dance Irish Music and and Music Irish ǂ ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P n/a n/a

Career History ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P

Opportunities n/a Theology & Religious Studies German P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P n/a graduates find work in a wide range n/a

of careers including: • Teaching (Professional Master of Geography* ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P P n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Education required) n/a

• Further/higher education • Law Gaeilge ǂ ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P n/a • Social Care n/a

• Pastoral and chaplaincy work • Community work French ǂ ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P

• Development work n/a • Voluntary/Charity management &

co-ordination English ǂ ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P • Guidance and counselling P n/a

• Youth work Economics ǂ P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P n/a n/a

Follow-On Study

• MA/PhD Research • MA in Theological Studies • MA in Christian Leadership in Education SUBJECT Economics English French Gaeilge Geography* German History Irish Music and Dance Irish Music Linguistics with TESOL† Mathematics* New Media and Cultural Studies Media and Cultural New Philosophy* Politics and International Politics and International Relations Psychology Public Administration and Public Administration Leadership Sociology Spanish Drama and Theatre Studies* and Theatre Drama Theology and Religious Studies* Theology and Religious Subject Combinations available on LM002 BA Arts to degree level. level. degree Arts on LM002 BA to Combinations available Subject College Mary Immaculate by offered * Subjects = Not Available; n/a Other Languages); of Speakers English to year only; †TESOL (Teaching in first ǂ = Option combinations available 84 85 LM020 Bachelor of Arts LM020 Bachelor of Arts in Law and Accounting in Law and Accounting Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i nDlí & Cuntasaíocht Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i nDlí & Cuntasaíocht

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Exemption is granted to students who Institute of Certified Public Accountants CAO Points 2015: 435 Applicants are required to hold at We welcome applications from mature hold an honours Bachelor’s Degree in in Ireland (CPA) Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established students. Mature applicants must apply Law and Accounting as follows: Foundation 1: Exempt from all 3 papers Leaving Certificate (or an approved through the Central Applications Office Foundation 2: Exempt from 3 out of 4 Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six (CAO) by 1 February. The Law Society of Ireland papers John Heneghan subjects which must include: The Bachelor’s degree in Law and Professional 1: Exempt from 2 out of 4 Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Accounting covers the core subjects papers Tel: 00 353 61 213420 Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four required by the Law Society of Ireland Professional 2: No exemption Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must Final Examination, Part I. include Mathematics, Irish or another Chartered Institute of Management language, and English. The Honorable Society of King’s Inns Accountants in Ireland (CIMA) Admissions: The Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Certificate in Business Accounting: GRADUATE PROFILE Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, applicants must hold at least Accounting may constitute an approved Exempt from all 6 papers an O4/H7 grade in Mathematics. law degree for the purposes of taking the Managerial level: Exempt from 2 out of 6 Email: [email protected] entrance examination of the Honorable papers Aine O’Dea www.ul.ie/admissions Society of King’s Inns if students Strategic level: No exemption Law and Accounting at UL have studied Jurisprudence and equipped me with many skills Administrative Law, along with the core Institute of Taxation in Ireland (ITI) essential to my day to day role law modules in this programme. NOTE: As Income Tax Fundamentals: Exempt working as an accountant and exemptions are under continual review, Financial Reporting & Tax Accounting tax advisor in the tax department please contact the School of Law at UL Fundamentals: Exempt of KPMG. The course gave me an for the most recent information. Law Fundamentals: Exempt excellent base in subjects such as Law and Accounting, you will also study Capital Gains Tax Fundamentals: No About you financial accounting, management Economics, Taxation and Mathematics. Accounting Exemptions exemption accounting and tax, areas that LM020 Online You have an interest in both law and In semester 2 of 3rd year, an eight-month Exemption is granted to students who Part 2: No exemption are all vital to my work here. The accounting and would like to pursue period of Cooperative Education provides hold an honours Bachelor’s Degree in Part 3: No exemption law modules covered gave me the both subjects at University. You like you with an opportunity to apply the Law and Accounting as follows: The Student Experience skills necessary to analyse case reading, and have a mathematical theory you have acquired in a practical This information applies to 2015 law and legislation which are core mind. You like to solve problems, and are work environment. You return to campus Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) graduates. Graduates of Bachelor’s skills required in giving tax advice inquisitive. You are also self-disciplined at the beginning of Year 4 and continue CA Proficiency 1 (CAP1): Graduates Degree in Law and Accounting are not in and identifying tax planning and motivated. Designed as a joint with your studies in the core subjects of with a minimum 2.2 award, together any way prejudiced by virtue of their joint opportunities. honours degree, the BA in Law and Law and Accounting. In each of these with achieving satisfactory grades in degree, and get the same exemptions My work is interesting and varied Accounting offers you a full law degree final two semesters, you will choose five qualifying modules, will be awarded an as any graduate with a degree in and includes calculating tax and full accounting degree. Because modules from a variety of subjects to exemption from CAP 1. Accounting. charges, analysing tax planning at this stage, you may not know what maximise your exposure to either Law or CA Proficiency 2 (CAP2): No exemption scenarios and communicating tax career you would like to pursue, the BA Accounting, or any combination of both Final Admitting Exam (FAE): No advice in a clear and concise way Law and Accounting degree allows you disciplines that suits your needs. You also exemption to clients. My role involves working to pursue either career, while using skills have the opportunity to undertake a Final Course Description as part of a team with clients, from both disciplines to enhance your Year Project, which is a research project Association of Chartered Certified Revenue Commissioners, managers chosen professional career path. on a topic of your choosing. Accountants (ACCA) KEY FACT and colleagues while each day Fundamentals: Exempt from 6 out of 14 The Law and Accounting developing tax technical skills, tax Why study Law and Accounting papers degree is designed to allow research skills and general business at UL? Professional: No exemption you to pursue either career, acumen. Within the business world a strong legal while using skills from both Aine is currently employed as a Tax background assists the work of many degrees in your job. Consultant with KPMG. 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, Career Opportunities • Corporate Banker Follow-On Study broad and practical programme of • Legal Advisor study which will provide you with a firm This degree will equip you for a variety • Accountant Related postgraduate options at UL foundation in both law and accounting. of careers where you will be able to • Investment Manager include: The combination allows you to make your make use of the skills and knowledge • Taxation Advisor choice of profession when you have a acquired in the programme, including: • Insurance Claims • MSc in Financial Services better knowledge of your strengths and • Management • MSc in Computational Finance of the law and accounting disciplines. • Chartered Accountant • Civil Service Manager • Master of Taxation • Financial Accountant • Teacher • LLM Master of Laws in What you will study • Solicitor • Asset Leasing Manager International Commercial Law • Barrister-at-Law • Equity Trader • LLM Master of Laws in Human The programme is four years in duration. • Funds Manager • Compliance Officer Rights in Criminal Justice During the first four semesters, in • Financial Analyst • Academic lecturer (3rd level) • LLM Master of Laws (General) addition to studying the core subjects of

86 87 LM028 Bachelor of Arts LM028 Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in Criminal Justice Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon sa Cheartas Coiriúil Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon sa Cheartas Coiriúil

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CAO Points 2015: Applicants are required to hold at For certain electives, additional The BA Criminal Justice New programme the time of enrolment the established special qualifications specific to prepares students for a 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 wide variety of careers. Graduates may opt for roles Course Contact: subjects which must include: departments in accordance with Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Academic Council regulations. in areas like policing, courts Dr. Susan Leahy Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four administration or the prison Tel: 00 353 61 202386 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must We welcome applications from Mature service. 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 key criminal justice stakeholders. The undertake at the end of Year 2. Co-op School of Law provides accreditation will give you a unique and invaluable You are interested in crime and the and quality assurance for the national opportunity to gain practical experience operation of the criminal justice garda training programme (BA in Applied working in social impact and community system. You would like to work in Policing) in Templemore. Researchers work placements. Through these law enforcement, security, court from the Centre of Criminal Justice placements, you will put your learning administration or other civil service roles have also been involved in research to practical use and build networks with or in non-governmental organisations with the Inspector of Prisons, the Prison potential future employers. It is also related to the criminal justice sector. Service and the Department of Justice. possible to spend some of this work Students of the BA (Criminal Justice) These links ensure that the School of placement period abroad. have an inquiring mind and want to Law is always at the cutting edge of In your final year of studies, you will develop a grounding in a number of key developments in the criminal justice complete a final year project under the disciplines in order to fully comprehend system. supervision of one of the members of the complexities of crime and justice in faculty. This will provide you with an modern society. What you will study opportunity to work independently on an issue which is of particular personal Career Follow-On Study Why study Criminal Justice The BA (Criminal Justice) is a four- interest to you, under the supervision of Opportunities at UL? year degree inter-disciplinary an expert in that specific area. Students who complete the BA programme. In each semester, you will (Criminal Justice) have a variety of The BA (Criminal Justice) prepares The BA (Criminal Justice) is administered study a combination of modules from To find out more go to: www.ul.ie/courses options for postgraduate study and students for a wide variety of careers by the School of Law which boasts Law, Sociology, Politics and Public professional education courses both within the criminal justice sector considerable expertise in the criminal Administration. An exposure to each of within the University of Limerick and and beyond. Graduates may opt justice area. The Centre for Criminal these disciplines ensures that you will beyond. For example, graduates may for careers in policing, the security Justice was established at the School develop a comprehensive understanding opt to complete the MA in Criminal industry, courts administration or of Law in 1997 and is a national centre of the criminal justice system and how it Justice and Human Rights offered by the prison service, as well as within of excellence for criminal justice reacts to and regulates the society within the School of Law. Alternatively, you organisations which work in the research. Students of criminal justice which it operates. To further enhance may decide to choose a career in prevention of crime and/or the in the University of Limerick will thus your learning during the programme, the legal profession or policing and support of victims and communities be taught by experts in the area who you will study some Psychology modules pursue professional education and affected by criminal activity. You have published widely both nationally which will aid in understanding human training for acceptance into these may also decide to pursue careers and internationally on criminal justice behaviour and the motivations of professions. topics. The expertise of these staff those who commit crime along with the in related areas such as the civil is complemented by the first class behaviours of other actors in the criminal service, research or journalism. credentials of the teaching faculty from justice system such as police, judges and the other disciplines (i.e. Sociology, juries. Modules in Management will also Politics, Public Administration, Psychology give you core skills which are essential and Management) which contribute to for future administrative roles within the the programme. criminal justice sector.

As a result of its strong research profile A key learning experience within the in criminal justice areas, the School of programme is the eight-month co- Law has developed important links with operative work placement which you will

88 89 LM029 (Law Plus) LM029 Bachelor of Laws (Law Plus) Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Dlíthe (Dlí Móide) Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Dlíthe (Dlí Móide)

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CAO Min Points 2015: 450 Applicants are required to hold at For certain electives, additional Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established special qualifications specific to Leaving Certificate (or an approved individual subjects or disciplines Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six may be determined by the respective Dr. Laura Cahillane subjects which must include: departments in accordance with Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Academic Council regulations. Tel: 00 353 61 234803 Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must We welcome applications from Mature include Mathematics, Irish or another Students. Mature applicants must apply language, and English. through the Central Applications Office Admissions: (CAO) by 1 February. GRADUATE PROFILE Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, students wishing to take a language option must have a H4 grade Email: [email protected] Exemptions John Davitt in that language with the exception The Bachelor of Laws (Law Plus) covers www.ul.ie/admissions of Japanese, beginners Spanish or the core subjects required for the Law Knowing that I wanted to study law, beginners German, where a H4 grade Society of Ireland Final Examination, the fact that The School of Law in a language other than English is Part 1, and is an approved degree for at UL has an excellent reputation, required. the purpose of Rule 4 of the Education leading academics and very strong Rules of the Honorable Society of Kings ties with the top commercial law Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Inns. As exemptions are under continual firms was very appealing. Moreover, Mathematics also satisfies the minimum review, please contact the School of the Co-Op programme offered by The moot court room at the UL entry requirements. Foundation Maths is Law, University of Limerick, for current UL influenced my decision; given not reckonable for scoring purposes. information. how competitive the job market is, School of Law it is a massive benefit to have the LM029 Online opportunity to undertake a 6-12 This facility enables UL Law students to month work placement. get hands-on court room experience. Course Description Law Plus allows you to supplement With all the trappings of a traditional a traditional law degree with courtroom, students can assess their About you to develop these skills and ensure our including additional Law modules, History, electives from a broad spectrum performance in court, with a judges students graduate equipped to deal with Psychology and Spanish. The electives of disciplines. Each semester I bench, 12-seat jury area, prosecution and If you are the type of person who enjoys working in a legal environment. However, serve to broaden the base of your legal studied three law modules and two defence stands, witness stand, and 60- working out real solutions to problems these skills are transferable and are of studies and refine your knowledge of the ‘optional’ modules, in my case one seat public gallery. that occur in everyday life then Law Plus great benefit, even to those who choose a wider world. For a full list of these options, in Politics and one in Sociology. is the programme for you. If you would like career outside of law. go to www.ul.ie/courses/LM029.html This is the only law course to study a traditional law degree but have available in Ireland which offers the flexibility of studying elective subjects You will also have the opportunity to During the first half of Year 3, an eight- specific practical “lawyering” Want to know more? Go to: that allow you to tailor the programme to study Advanced Dispute Resolution (ADR) month period of Cooperative Education modules, giving students the www.ul.ie/courses/LM029.html your own interests, then Law Plus is also with a focus on arbitration, mediation provides you with an opportunity to apply chance to hone practical skills in the programme for you. and negotiation skills, making Law the knowledge that you have already areas such as Alternative Dispute Plus the only Law degree in Ireland to acquired. Normally this will take the Resolution - this really enhances Career Why study Law Plus at UL? include ADR as a compulsory module. form of a work placement. You should be your learning. In addition to typical Opportunities This is in recognition of the increasingly prepared for the possibility of spending class-room based lectures, we The study of law is an enriching important role of ADR in the modern legal this period abroad. In addition, a limited got the opportunity to use the Careers open to you with a Law educational experience that provides environment. number of academic placements are newly developed Moot Court, a degree include: intellectual stimulation and an exposure available, either through an exchange replica of a real-life court. This • Solicitor to decision-making and argumentative What you will study programme with a European law school was particularly enjoyable, and skills. The Law Plus programme allows or with one of our partner law schools • Barrister implemented a practical element A legal education gives you a Follow-On Study you to choose elective subjects in other The programme is of four years’ duration, worldwide. into the course. disciplines including Politics, History, of which seven semesters are spent number of career options. You may I graduated from UL in June After finishing your Law degree, you Psychology, Economics, Maths, Sociology on campus and one on Cooperative Final year students will also participate in decide to enter the legal profession 2013, and subsequently pursued may decide to stay on at University and languages. You can therefore expect Education. In general, the programme ‘Advanced Lawyering Projects’. These are or you may engage in further study a Master’s degree at the London and pursue a Masters Degree. to have a wide variety of options open to consists of three law modules and two group projects which focus on an area of and become an academic. These School of Economics. I also had We offer a number of innovative you upon graduation. elective modules per semester. The law law in which you have a particular interest are not the only options, as a law the opportunity to work as a and interesting postgraduate component of the course is designed (e.g. criminal justice, employment law or degree will give you a rich and Parliamentary Assistant at the UK programmes: Law Plus places significant emphasis on to provide you with a mastery of the property law). You will work together with invaluable education which may also House of Lords and gain a wealth • LLM in Human Rights in Criminal the development of practical legal skills discipline of law through the study of the a lecturer to complete a project where you interest those who intend to pursue of experience. The strong legal Justice including oral and written communication core legal subjects which are considered will develop practical research, writing and a career outside the profession and foundation and skills I acquired at • LLM General skills, analytical and logical reasoning essential to an adequate legal education: presentation skills. academia, including administration, UL made the progression to post- • LLM in International Commercial skills, negotiation, legal research, Lawyering Skills, Contract, Torts, Criminal government and business. graduate study as seamless as Law organisational and team work skills, Law, Constitutional Law, Equity and Trusts, Details of some Advanced Lawyering A law degree will provide you with possible, and left me well equipped • LLM in European and particularly through the Lawyering Skills EU Law and Land Law. projects are available on www.ul.ie/law/ life-long skills that can be adapted to enter the professional legal to suit a wide variety of careers. Comparative Law modules. The state of the art courtroom The elective component of the degree research/advanced-lawyering-projects environment. is utilised throughout the programme consists of a wide variety of modules,

90 91 LM029 Bachelor of Laws (Law Plus) Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Dlíthe (Dlí Móide)

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

92 93 LM038 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology LM038 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology and Sociology Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i Síceolaíocht Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i Síceolaíocht agus Socheolaíocht agus Socheolaíocht

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CAO Points 2015: 490 † Applicants are required to hold at We welcome applications from mature Related postgraduate courses in UL Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established students. Mature applicants must apply include; Leaving Certificate (or an approved through the Central Applications Office • MA Sociology Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six (CAO) by 1 February. • MSc Speech and Language Dr Carmel Hannan subjects which must include: Therapy Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Certain FETAC awards are acceptable in Tel: 00 353 61 202076 • MSc Occupational Therapy Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four fulfilling admission requirements for this • Clinical Psychology (DclinPsych) Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must programme. Psychology is one of the include Mathematics, Irish or another prerequisite study areas for language, and English. Go to www.ul.ie/courses/FETAC for a full entry to postgraduate studies in Admissions: list of modules. GRADUATE PROFILE Psychological Science, Occupational STUDENT PROFILE Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Therapy, Music Therapy and Speech Mathematics also satisfies the minimum † Indicates that students admitted to the Email: [email protected] Caoilfhionn and Language Therapy courses at Sarah O’Grady entry requirements. Foundation Maths is programme are required to undergo a the University of Limerick, as well as www.ul.ie/admissions not reckonable for scoring purposes. Garda Vetting process. Timmons professional courses in Educational, I chose this course because it would Forensic or Occupational Psychology give me a broader foundation in the A Day in the Life Of… an Assistant elsewhere. Psychology graduates research and theory that surrounds Psychologist also pursue careers in research in social issues. I love the Psychology universities, the public service and modules which offer a broad I currently work as an Assistant voluntary sector. choice; from the study of the brain Psychologist in a forensic hospital to the dynamics of group relations. About you the core areas of Psychology required with the National Health Service for accreditation including: social, (NHS) in the UK. No two days are I like that the class is quite small. It If you are the type of person who is developmental, personality, biological LM038 Online ever the same! My role involves is easy to ask a lecturer for further interested in investigating the reasons and cognitive psychology as well as assessment and intervention for explanation. I formed strong bonds behind why people behave the way research methods and statistics. In your people with severe mental health Career with the other people on my course. The Student Experience they do, and in using your knowledge to final year of study you will specialise problems who, as a result of their We always knew we could ask address important social issues, then this in advanced areas of both Psychology Opportunities mental health difficulties have members of the class for help. course will be interesting for you. and Sociology, in topics including come into contact with the law. multiculturalism, the media and applied Careers open to you with a degree in I use many different assessment Without doubt, UL has the best psychology, while undertaking your own Psychology and Sociology include; Why study Psychology and tools to help get a picture of what campus in Ireland. I use the Sports independent research project in an Sociology at UL? the person’s strengths, difficulties, Arena frequently as membership area of Psychology. You will also have an • Psychologist and current needs are. Then comes is cheap for UL students. I like the This course allows you to examine a opportunity to undertake study abroad • Social Worker the intervention bit, where I do both coffee shops and restaurants. fascinating variety of human behaviours as well as work in an area relevant to • Primary Teacher group and one-to-one work using a We rarely go straight home after and social interactions, and opens up a psychology or sociology during the • Third level Lecturer variety of approaches. classes because the buzzing wide variety of career opportunities. This course of your studies. • Community Worker atmosphere tempts us to stay Course Description combination of disciplines offers you the • Speech and Language Therapist Because this degree is accredited around and chat. opportunity to develop and deepen your Off-campus programme by the Psychological Society of • Social Researcher knowledge and understanding of how • Occupational Therapist Ireland, I can go on to train as a I benefited greatly from Co-Op. and why humans think and behave the In semester 4 and 5 you will participate Clinical Psychologist - I have just I got a position as a research way they do, and how they shape and are in an off campus programme. The off- As an accredited undergraduate gained a place on a doctoral course assistant in the Psychology shaped by the society they live in. campus programme typically consists of Psychology programme, this BA starting this autumn in London. The Department. It was a tough job, and a period of paid employment in a sector degree will allow you to progress in doctoral places are fees paid and required a lot of time and effort but The programme will help you to related to the field of study, voluntary a range of careers in Psychology. fully salaried (as it’s a job as well as it was a great experience. understand and explore the complexities work and a period of university study a course), so while it takes a while to This includes eligibility to apply of the mind and society. In the final in either Europe or North America as get enough experience to get on the for entry to the Doctor of Clinical Want to know more? Go to: year you will have the opportunity to part of a Socrates or other exchange doctorate, it’s well worth the wait Psychology course at the University www.ul.ie/courses/LM038.html undertake a research project on a programme. in my opinion - especially when the of Limerick, and other such chosen subject in Psychology. By the career is so interesting! doctoral programmes leading end of this course you will have the to qualifications as a Clinical knowledge and research skills essential Caoilfhionn’s tip: Psychologist. for a career in Psychology. The BA is Before you choose a course, talk accredited by the Psychological Society to people who previously studied it KEY FACT of Ireland, and will allow you to progress but are now finished and carving in a career in Psychology. a career out of the degree; inquire The BA is accredited by the about realistic career opportunities Psychological Society of What you will study and salary, what the day-to-day Ireland, and will allow you duties are, and how you go about This four year honours degree in qualifying, as some degrees require to progress in a career in Psychology & Sociology provides you with further study in order for you to be Offered jointly by Faculty of Arts, Humanities Psychology. a broad introduction to both disciplines qualified. and Social Sciences and Faculty of Education in the first year, followed by coverage of and Health Sciences

94 95 LM039 Bachelor of Arts in Journalism LM039 Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and New Media and New Media Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon san Iriseoireacht Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon san Iriseoireacht agus sna Meáin Nua agus sna Meáin Nua

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Career Applicants are required to hold at In addition, students must hold a Opportunities CAO Points 2015: 415 Students who Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established minimum H4 grade in English. “ Leaving Certificate (or an approved Careers open to you with a degree in Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six Students wishing to take a Language graduate with a BA in Journalism and New Media include; Mary Dundon subjects which must include: Studies elective must hold a minimum H3 Journalism and New • Journalist Two H5 (Higher level) grades and grade in that language. • Editor Tel: 00 353 61 234678 Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four Media will be well- • Technical Writer Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must We welcome applications from mature • Public Relations include Mathematics, Irish or another students. Mature applicants must apply equipped to work in • TV Journalist language, and English. through the Central Applications Office • Broadcaster Admissions: (CAO) by 1 February. the fast-changing Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Note: Grade F6 in Foundation STUDENT PROFILE You will be well-equipped to work Mathematics also satisfies the minimum Certain FETAC awards are acceptable in media world that has in the fast-changing media world Email: [email protected] entry requirements. Foundation Maths is fulfilling admission requirements for this Rebecca Maher been transformed by that has been transformed by new www.ul.ie/admissions not reckonable for scoring purposes. programme - go to www.ul.ie/courses/ technology. You will have excellent FETAC for a full list of modules. As far back as I can remember I new technology. They writing, editing and research skills. have had a passion for reading, The application of these skills writing and asking questions. will have excellent 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 writing, editing and of the programme. course is new and modern – it research skills. About you offers a practical focus on writing You will be equipped to work in: to degree level. This will allow you to and broadcasting, the opportunity • National and local newspapers LM039 Online You should enjoy writing and already build up an expertise in a particular to learn a new language, valuable • National and local radio be involved in writing in some way, field of journalism and develop your work experience and the chance to • eCommerce and ePublishing preferably through local newspapers, research and analytical skills. There is go on Erasmus and study abroad. • Communications and public The Student Experience local radio, newsletters or school a strong emphasis on team work on relations magazines. Where it is possible to do so, the course and students produce their The course is everything I had • Media production, media research you should also visit local/community own publication in the final year. You hoped it would be and more. There’s • Research and teaching at third radio stations or newspapers for a short also have an opportunity to develop a a strong focus on online journalism level while to see how things really operate as portfolio of work which can be used for as well as social media and how many people have a false image of how presentation to future employers. that affects journalists. There’s so glamorous a journalist’s life is. Much of it much about the course that I enjoy. involves hard work, unsociable hours and Our lecturers combine academic The lecturers are engaging and tight deadlines, so students really have to expertise with many years of industry enthusiastic, as are the students. Follow-On Study want to do it! experience in journalism. Our adjunct The feeling of getting your work professor is RTÉ broadcaster and published is hard to beat. To see Course Description Related postgraduate courses at UL Why study Journalism and New journalist Bryan Dobson. In a special all of your hard work and research include: Media at UL? seminar series, editors, correspondents, written down in front of you is • MA Technical Communication and reporters and other media-interested brilliant! eLearning Students of the BA in Journalism professionals visit the University of • MA English and New Media learn core practical Limerick to talk to journalism students No two days in our newsroom • MA Comparative Literature & journalism skills and, through the study about key contemporary issues. The are ever the same. You can go Cultural Studies of a humanities subject to degree level, four year course includes obligatory from writing a hard news story, to • MA Politics develop their capacities to engage integrated work and international study reading a radio news bulletin, to • Grad Dip/MA in Public critically with society and the structures placements. sitting in a lecture hall discussing Administration of power that operate within it. The Media Law. Also, getting to go to Want to know more? Go to: course will equip you with a wide range places like RTE for The Frontline is www.ul.ie/courses/LM039.html of workplace-focussed skills including: always a great experience. There reporting; feature writing; investigative KEY FACT is a real sense of satisfaction that reporting; layout and design, text comes with the course. Journalists editing and how to start and manage This course will equip you often work under pressure to meet a magazine. You will learn how to apply deadlines, but nothing beats the these skills to print, broadcast journalism with a wide range of exciting feeling of finding and and new media - on-line journalism and workplace-focussed skills completing that exclusive story! podcasting. including: reporting; feature writing; broadcast What you will study journalism; investigative In the first year, you will have the choice reporting; layout and design, to study two subjects in arts, humanities text editing and how to start UL Journalism graduate Orla Walsh and social science, and at the end of and manage a magazine. – Associate Producer of TV3’s Xposé. that year, you will choose one to take

96 97 LM040 Bachelor of Arts in European Studies LM040 Bachelor of Arts in European Studies

Honours Bachelor Degree | Céim Baitsiléara sa Léann Eorpach Honours Bachelor Degree | Céim Baitsiléara sa Léann Eorpach

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CAO Points 2015: 375 Applicants are required to hold at the language other than English. Course Length: 4 Years time of enrolment the established Leaving Students wishing to take French, Spanish Certificate (or an approved equivalent) (advanced) or German (advanced) must Course Contact: with a minimum of six subjects which must hold a minimum of a H4 grade in the Dr Joachim Fischer include: appropriate language. Students wishing Two H5 (Higher level) grades and to take the two language options with Tel: 00 353 61 202354 Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four Irish/Gaeilge must hold a minimum H4 Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must grade in Irish/Gaeilge include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English. We welcome applications from Mature Admissions: Students. Mature applicants must apply Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Note: Grade F6 in Foundation through the Central Applications Office STUDENT PROFILE Mathematics also satisfies the minimum (CAO) by 1 February. Email: [email protected] entry requirements. Foundation Maths is Aideen Ginnell www.ul.ie/admissions not reckonable for scoring purposes. Certain FETAC awards are acceptable in fulfilling admission requirements for this I chose UL for many reasons but Additional language requirements programme - go to www.ul.ie/courses/ the main attraction for me was Applicants must hold a H4 grade in a FETAC for a full list of modules. mostly the campus itself, along with the charming and friendly feeling I got when I first visited on the open day. European Studies appealed About you in History, Sociology, Economics and Law, to me because the course included as well as the opportunity to develop an politics, languages, law and history There is no ‘typical’ European Studies in-depth knowledge of French, German, – all in one degree. 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 added bonus of my course was The Student Experience • A healthy curiosity about how modern in small groups and many of the teachers the extraordinary opportunity to societies function are native speakers of the languages go on work experience (coop) and • An interest in the European Union, and concerned. Language skills are further also to study abroad (Erasmus) the issues facing the Union and its developed during the period of study whilst still receiving credits here in member states abroad at one of our partner universities UL. I took the opportunity to study • A taste for languages other than your on the continent, completion of which in Seville, Spain for one whole term. own is mandatory for students of the BA in The university was situated right • An interest in other cultures and European Studies. in the heart of the city, and hosted • An ability to think independently and many Erasmus students from all argue coherently for your ideas. The BA in European Studies is a four-year around Europe which really made Neither do you have to know what you programme. Six semesters, including all the experience truly diverse. This want to ‘be’ when you leave college in of the first and final years, are spent in mix, along with the small classes order to choose European Studies. The UL. A further two semesters, in the spring and fantastic weather, made for Want to know more? Go to: degree offers a very broad entrance into of Year 2 and autumn of Year 3, are a great atmosphere around this www.ul.ie/courses/LM040.html the worlds of Humanities, Languages and spent off-campus on the Study Abroad lovely old Spanish campus. Career Follow-On Study Social Sciences. programme and on the Cooperative Opportunities Education programme, which provides For my coop, I was offered a job in Many graduates of the BA in work experience. European Studies go on to do Why study European Studies Mexico, teaching English in a school Employers in all areas of business, postgraduate work of one kind or at UL? in Mexico City, to kids aged from professional and public life are From the beginning of your degree another. For some this means 4 up to 18. We also taught them increasingly looking for graduates An understanding of Europe requires programme, you will follow a core university-based or other about Irish music and dancing, and who can combine language skills knowledge of its historical origins, of its European Studies module stream, a professional education. For others, organised a little show to celebrate with knowledge of European affairs. economic, legal and societal aspects, stream of language study in at least one the European element predominates St Patrick’s Day. Apart from the Our graduates work in areas such as; and of its political institutions. The BA in continental European language (French, and this can lead naturally to one of invaluable experience I gained from • Business management with Irish European Studies develops knowledge German or Spanish), and may either take the many related Masters degrees my teaching work, I also availed of and European companies and understanding of all of these areas. three disciplinary subjects chosen from such as UL’s MA in European Politics the opportunity to travel around • Public service either in Ireland The University of Limerick has long History, Sociology, Law and Economics, and Governance or our MA in Mexico and experience its culture or within the European Union led the way in Ireland in this field, with OR German Language and Culture in and richness. My time on co-op Banking and financial sectors the result that this degree is one of the two such disciplinary subjects and a was one of the most eventful and Europe. The range of postgraduate longest established European Studies second language (from French, German, • Tourism and leisure industries study possibilities for European valuable experiences of my life • Language Teaching/Translation degree programmes in Europe. Spanish or Irish / Gaeilge*). Spanish and and it couldn’t have happened Studies graduates also includes a German are offered at Advanced and All of these career opportunities wide variety of research without the opportunities that were are expanding rapidly and new What you will study at Beginners’ Level, with these streams presented to me by my degree in opportunities. being integrated in Year 3. possibilities will continue to open as European Studies at the University the ‘new’ Europe develops over the The BA in European Studies offers you a of Limerick. core European Studies programme and * NB: Students choosing Irish / Gaeilge coming years. a wide degree of choice between options must also study a continental language.

98 99 LM044 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Languages LM044 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Languages

Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i dTeangacha Feidhmeacha i dTeangacha Feidhmeacha

placement). Working and studying Which languages can I take? COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS abroad gives you a fantastic opportunity As core languages you can take French, to deepen your linguistic skills and Gaeilge, (Advanced only), German and cultural knowledge. Many students Spanish (Advanced and Beginners). If CAO Points 2015: 415 Applicants are required to hold at Note: Grade F6 in Foundation generally divide their time between their you would like to take a third language, Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established Mathematics also satisfies the minimum two main languages; so if French and you can take any of the above or Leaving Certificate (or an approved entry requirements. Foundation Maths is Spanish are your main languages, you Japanese. Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six not reckonable for scoring purposes. could spend your cooperative education Dr Elaine Riordan subjects which must include: in Spain or Argentina for example and Will I spend time abroad at university or Two H5 (Higher level) grades and We welcome applications from Mature spend your external academic placement working? Tel: 00 353 61 202112 Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four Students. Mature applicants must apply in a French-speaking country. You will Yes! You will spend at least two six-month Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must through the Central Applications Office get plenty of advice and guidance about periods on work placement and study include Mathematics, Irish or another (CAO) by 1 February. these choices and you will start planning abroad. language, and English. them well in advance. It is particularly important when learning Admissions: Certain FETAC awards are acceptable in foreign languages that you keep working Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition applicants must hold a fulfilling admission requirements for this Semesters 6, 7 and 8: During semesters regularly rather than “cramming” in the minimum Grade H3 in French or German programme – go to www.ul.ie/courses/ 6, 7 and 8, you will acquire a deeper week before exams. It is also a good idea GRADUATE PROFILE Email: [email protected] or Irish or Spanish. FETAC for a full list of modules. understanding of the historical, political, to take advantage of holiday periods to www.ul.ie/admissions economic and cultural factors that spend more time living in the countries Kevin McCarthy have shaped the societies in which your where your chosen languages are two languages are spoken, while also spoken. You might do a summer job or Languages are my livelihood. continuing the study of these languages take a language course – it’s your choice. Studying Applied Languages at UL to a high level of proficiency. You will allowed me to learn two completely also acquire specialised, advanced skills new languages - Spanish and such as interpreting and translating. In Japanese – as well as building on About you Which languages can I study? French addition, you have the opportunity in Career my French. Obviously, spending and Irish are only available at advanced your last 3 semesters to either continue Opportunities time abroad is an important part of LM044 Online • Do you enjoy speaking languages level (i.e. post Leaving Certificate or the study of your third language/ the language-learning process, and and finding out about the countries in equivalent). Spanish and German are politics/marketing, or you can choose my year abroad proved invaluable Careers open to you with a degree in which they are spoken? offered at beginners’ level and advanced to specialise in Teaching English to in this regard. I spent one semester The Student Experience Applied Languages include; • Are you also interested in language level. Japanese is offered at beginners’ Speakers of Other Languages, or at the Université d’Orléans in itself? Why languages are different, level only. Technical Communication. You can also France, and then 6 months in • Translating and interpreting why people in different places speak choose to study literature modules in Argentina on a Co-op placement • Communications, media and differently, how we communicate? Do your second language. In addition, you organised by UL. While at UL, I also What you will study public relations you enjoy travelling and getting to can choose from a variety of interesting won a scholarship that enabled me • International business, marketing, know other cultures in depth? The Applied Languages programme electives in the areas of linguistics, media, to study in Japan. exporting • Would you like to acquire specialist is a four year programme, divided into sociology and literature. • Software, IT and internet sector skills, such as Teaching English to eight semesters. In each semester With 23 official EU languages, • English Language Teaching Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) you will study: your two languages language training is central to my Applied Languages – Q & A • Further study with a view to or Technical Communication while you (Language A and Language B); 1-2 job here in Brussels so I’m currently professional qualification (e.g. study languages? compulsory modules (e.g. Linguistics 1 What does Applied Languages mean? taking classes in Dutch. Course Description Speech and Language Therapy – • Would you like to combine your and 2, Language Technology, Applied The term ‘Applied Languages’ is Professional Masters in Education, study of languages with the study of Languages Project); and 2 elective commonly used to describe degrees If you have a passion for travel subject to meeting requirements). subjects like Marketing or Politics and modules, the first of which you can which produce graduates with a high and language-learning, I can International Relations? choose from (e.g. a third language, level of proficiency in their chosen whole-heartedly recommend Applied Languages graduates including Japanese, Politics and languages, an in-depth understanding studying Applied Languages at the are highly attractive to employers If this sounds like you, then Applied International Relations, Marketing) and of the culture and society where they University of Limerick. The lectures because of their mix of proficiency Languages at UL could be the course for the second of which you can choose are spoken and an appreciation of are interesting and interactive, and in more than one language, excellent you. from a range of literature modules in a how they might best be used in a range the language-learning technology communication and intercultural language you are studying, or cultural of professional contexts at home and is top notch. Once you graduate skills, and experience of living and studies modules focusing on a language. abroad. with this degree, you’ll be able to Why study Applied Languages working overseas. travel the world. Who could ask for at UL? more? Want to know more? Go to: Semesters 1, 2 and 3: You will spend the How many languages can I take? www.ul.ie/courses/LM044.html This programme aims to produce first three semesters in UL, getting a You must take 2 languages; you can graduates with a high level of foundation in your two (or three) chosen take a third as an option. At least one Kevin currently works as a competence in at least two languages languages and societies in which these language must be taken at advanced Conference Interpreter at the combined with a specialist knowledge of languages are spoken, as well as in level. The exceptional opportunity offered KEY FACT European Commission the societies in which those languages Linguistics, which is the science of by this course to study three languages in Brussels. are spoken. The course also offers language, and in your elective subjects. to degree level is one of its most This programme aims to the unusual opportunity to take three attractive features for students who wish give you a high level of languages to degree level. Graduates will Semesters 4 and 5: You will spend to pursue careers as specialist linguists. competence in at least two also possess professional expertise in semesters 4 and 5 away from UL. You an area such as Marketing, Politics and will be on a work placement for the first languages, combined with International Relations, Teaching English semester (cooperative education) and a specialist knowledge of to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) you will be studying in a university for the societies in which those and Technical Communication. the second semester (external academic languages are spoken.

100 101 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.

102 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.

103 LM038 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology LM038 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology and Sociology Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i Síceolaíocht Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i Síceolaíocht agus Socheolaíocht agus Socheolaíocht

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CAO Points 2015: 490 † Applicants are required to hold at Applications are especially welcome Related postgraduate courses in UL Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established from mature students, that is those over include; Leaving Certificate (or an approved the age of 23 on 1 January of the year • MA Sociology Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six of entry. Mature applicants must apply • MSc Speech and Language Dr Carmel Hannan subjects which must include: Two H5 through the Central Applications Office Therapy (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (CAO) by 1 February. Tel: 00 353 61 202076 • MSc Occupational Therapy (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher • Clinical Psychology (DclinPsych) Email: [email protected] Level) grades. Subjects must include Certain FETAC awards are acceptable in Psychology is one of the Mathematics, Irish or another language, fulfilling admission requirements for this prerequisite study areas for and English. programme. entry to postgraduate studies in Admissions: Go to www.ul.ie/courses/FETAC for a full Psychological Science, Occupational GRADUATE PROFILE STUDENT PROFILE Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Note: Grade F6 in Foundation list of modules. Therapy, Music Therapy and Speech Mathematics also satisfies the minimum Email: [email protected] Caoilfhionn and Language Therapy courses at Sarah O’Grady entry requirements. Foundation Maths is † Indicates that students admitted to the the University of Limerick, as well as www.ul.ie/admissions not reckonable for scoring purposes. programme are required to undergo a professional courses in Educational, Timmons I chose this course because it would Garda Vetting process. Forensic or Occupational Psychology give me a broader foundation in the A Day in the Life Of… an Assistant elsewhere. Psychology graduates research and theory that surrounds Psychologist also pursue careers in research in social issues. I love the Psychology universities, the public service and modules which offer a broad I currently work as an Assistant voluntary sector. choice; from the study of the brain Psychologist in a forensic hospital to the dynamics of group relations. About you the core areas of Psychology required with the National Health Service for accreditation including: social, (NHS) in the UK. No two days are I like that the class is quite small. It If you are the type of person who is developmental, personality, biological ever the same! My role involves LM038 Online is easy to ask a lecturer for further interested in investigating the reasons and cognitive psychology as well as assessment and intervention for explanation. I formed strong bonds behind why people behave the way research methods and statistics. In your people with severe mental health Career with the other people on my course. The Student Experience they do, and in using your knowledge to final year of study you will specialise problems who, as a result of their Opportunities We always knew we could ask address important social issues, then this in advanced areas of both Psychology mental health difficulties have members of the class for help. course will be interesting for you. and Sociology, in topics including come into contact with the law. Careers open to you with a degree in multiculturalism, the media and applied I use many different assessment Psychology and Sociology include; Without doubt, UL has the best Why study Psychology and psychology, while undertaking your own tools to help get a picture of what campus in Ireland. I use the Sports independent research project in an the person’s strengths, difficulties, Sociology at UL? • Psychologist Arena frequently as membership area of Psychology. You will also have an and current needs are. Then comes • Social Worker is cheap for UL students. I like the This course allows you to examine a opportunity to undertake study abroad the intervention bit, where I do both • Primary Teacher coffee shops and restaurants. fascinating variety of human behaviours as well as work in an area relevant to group and one-to-one work using a • Third level Lecturer We rarely go straight home after and social interactions, and opens up a psychology or sociology during the variety of approaches. wide variety of career opportunities. This course of your studies. • Community Worker classes because the buzzing Course Description • Speech and Language Therapist atmosphere tempts us to stay combination of disciplines offers you the Because this degree is accredited • Social Researcher around and chat. opportunity to develop and deepen your Off-campus programme by the Psychological Society of • Occupational Therapist knowledge and understanding of how Ireland, I can go on to train as a I benefited greatly from Co-Op. I got and why humans think and behave the In semester 4 and 5 you will participate Clinical Psychologist - I have just As an accredited undergraduate a position as a research assistant way they do, and how they shape and are in an off campus programme. The off- gained a place on a doctoral course Psychology programme, this BA in the Psychology Department. It shaped by the society they live in. campus programme typically consists of starting this autumn in London. The degree will allow you to progress in was a tough job, and required a lot a period of paid employment in a sector doctoral places are fees paid and a range of careers in Psychology. of time and effort but it was a great The programme will help you to related to the field of study, voluntary fully salaried (as it’s a job as well as This includes eligibility to apply experience. understand and explore the complexities work and a period of university study a course), so while it takes a while to for entry to the Doctor of Clinical of the mind and society. In the final in either Europe or North America as get enough experience to get on the Want to know more? Go to: Psychology course at the University year you will have the opportunity to part of a Socrates or other exchange doctorate, it’s well worth the wait www.ul.ie/courses/LM038.html of Limerick, and other such undertake a research project on a programme. in my opinion - especially when the doctoral programmes leading chosen subject in Psychology. By the career is so interesting! end of this course you will have the to qualifications as a Clinical Psychologist. knowledge and research skills essential Caoilfhionn’s tip: for a career in Psychology. The BA is Before you choose a course, talk KEY FACT accredited by the Psychological Society to people who previously studied it of Ireland, and will allow you to progress but are now finished and carving in a career in Psychology. a career out of the degree; inquire The BA is accredited by the about realistic career opportunities Psychological Society of What you will study and salary, what the day-to-day Ireland, and will allow you duties are, and how you go about Offered jointly by the Faculty of Arts, to progress in a career in This four year honours degree in qualifying, as some degrees require Psychology & Sociology provides you with Humanities and Social Sciences and Psychology. further study in order for you to be a broad introduction to both disciplines qualified. Faculty of Education and Health in the first year, followed by coverage of Sciences.

104 105 LM089 Bachelor of Science in Sport LM089 Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Sciences and Exercise Sciences Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i Spórt & Eolaíochtaí Aclaíochta i Spórt & Eolaíochtaí Aclaíochta

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Follow-On Study Career Opportunities Applicants are required to hold at the and achievement is not required, it is CAO Points 2015: 485* † Related postgraduate courses might Careers open to you with a degree in time of enrolment the established Leaving essential that you should like science, 4 Years include Taught MSc degrees in areas SES include; Course Length: Certificate (or an approved equivalent) along with sport, exercise and physical like; • Sports Scientist with a minimum of six subjects which activity. Course Contact: • Physiotherapy • Strength and Conditioning Coach must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades Brian Carson • Occupational Therapy • Sports Coach/Instructor Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades We welcome applications from mature and or • Speech & Language Therapy • Sport Psychologist Tel: 00 353 61 202896 four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects students. Mature applicants must • Sports Nutrition • Health Promotion Officer Email: [email protected] must include Mathematics, Irish or apply through the Central Applications • Medical Physics another language, and English. Office (CAO) by 1 February. Applicants • Biomedical Engineering The following are some of the areas are required to undertake the Mature • Sport & Exercise Psychology that graduates have gone to: Grade F6 in Foundation Students Admissions Pathway (MSAP) Admissions: Note: • Teacher Education • Sport science advisors, Mathematics also satisfies the minimum test. There is one sitting of the test Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Postgraduate research training in performance STUDENT PROFILE entry requirements. Foundation Maths is annually. Further details, including test areas such as exercise physiology, • Analysts, strength & conditioning Email: [email protected] not reckonable for scoring purposes. date and test centres, are available from genetics and exercise, diabetes and coaches, Aimee McInerney msap-ie.acer.edu.au www.ul.ie/admissions exercise, osteoporosis, muscle repair, • Fitness coordinators, sport In addition, applicants must hold an O3/ This is a challenging degree. You * Indicates that not all applicants who growth factors, biomechanics and development officers and sport H7 grade in any one of the following: will gain extensive knowledge in scored these points were offered places psychology of physical activity at UL administrators with organisations Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and at other universities in Ireland, like the Sports Council, IRFU, GAA, areas such as elite performance, Physics, Chemistry, Physics with † Indicates that students admitted to the UK, Australia, Canada and USA. FAI, Swim Ireland and Basketball coaching strategies and exercise Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Biology. programme are required to undergo a Ireland prescription. For me, the most While a high level of sports performance Garda Vetting process. • Health Promotion and Research enjoyable aspect is the practical Officers with the Health Service elements offered throughout each Sports media/journalism including year. Why study Sport and Exercise Follow the link below to find the FAQ Here, you will have an opportunity to print and television Sciences at UL? (Frequently Asked Question) section and improve personal performance and • Consultants in sport performance, For my co-op placement, I went LM089 Online all required information on the BSc in prepare for coaching awards and health and fitness, nutrition to the PEAK Centre for Human This programme will give you an in- Sport and Exercise Sciences at UL: certification. In second year an elective • Biomedical science, biomedical Performance in Ottawa, Canada. depth knowledge and understanding www.ul.ie/courses/ subject is selected and you will take I worked with several clients The Student Experience engineering, ergonomics, medical of the key elements of sport, exercise, SportAndExerciseSciences.php two modules in either Law or Computer physics and trained them to reach their health and physical activity from the Science. You will undertake a project in • Lecturing and researching in the specific goals. I had to test them, perspective of the sciences. Throughout What you will study your final year on a topic related to an areas of sport, exercise science, provide consultations, design the programme, you will study the aspect of sport and exercise science. health science and other related monthly strength and conditioning science behind safe participation and The Bachelor of Science in Sport fields programmes and offer a personal effective performance in physical activity and Exercise Sciences is a four-year • Research and marketing with training service over three months. and sport. The application of science programme which includes an eight- sport and exercise manufacturing My clients included a marathon plays a major role in the preparation of month period of work experience industry, e.g. equipment, food, drink, runner, iron man competitor, the modern sports performer. The effects (Cooperative Education) in relevant work clothing, footwear swimmer, and a figure skater. It was of training methods on the physiological placements during the third year. • Others are working very an amazing experience to work Course Description systems of the body for improving My sport and exercise successfully outside sport. with sports people at both elite and strength, speed, endurance, skill and how The first year of the course provides “ recreational level. Also, the chance Employers recognise that having to perform under stress are constantly a transition and immersion into the degree from UL was obtained a good degree in SES, to explore a different country was being investigated and improved upon by Sport and Exercise Sciences. You will graduates have skills and abilities amazing. Canada was one of the sport scientists. undertake broad modules under the the first stepping that can be applied in other fields best experiences of my life. themes of “What makes an Olympic after undergoing appropriate The application of science however is Champion?”, “Why is exercise good for stone in my career training. not confined to elite performers. It is health?” and “What are the determinants well recognised that lack of exercise of human performance?”. These themes as a performance or physical activity plays a major are explored under each of the core role in many diseases that afflict us disciplines within Sport and Exercise physiologist. It allowed The Graduate Experience e.g. cardiovascular disease, obesity, Science including physiology, anatomy, me to gain an excellent high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, psychology, biomechanics and coaching osteoporosis and certain cancers. science and provide a foundation for knowledge base that I In addition to improving performers, these and other disciplines such as sport and exercise scientists are also mathematics and physics which enable continue to use when engaged in examining the effects of deeper understanding in years 2, 3 and 4. various types of exercise programmes working with high and activities on health and also on the Laboratory experience is an integral treatment and prevention of disease part of each of these core areas of study performance athletes. by means of physical activity. They are where you will test concepts and theories also concerned with the psychological and acquire laboratory and research Toni Rossiter UL Sport and Exercise Want to know more? Go to: benefits of exercise and with how to skills. In the first two years, you will study Sciences 2002 graduate, www.ul.ie/courses/LM089.html motivate people to become frequent and and experience selected sports and currently Performance Physiologist with regular exercisers. modes of exercise and training. the Irish Institute of Sport 106 107 LM090 Bachelor of Science LM090 Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in Physical Education Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gCorpoideachas Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gCorpoideachas

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CAO Points 2015: 495*† Applicants are required to hold at It is desirable that the candidate wishing Course Length: 4 Years 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 Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six Grade H4, or an approved equivalent, in Daniel Tindall subjects which must include: Two H5 the relevant Leaving Certificate subject. (Higher level) grades and Four O6 We welcome applications from mature Tel: 00 353 61 202896 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher students. Mature applicants must apply Email: [email protected] Level) grades. Subjects must include through the Central Applications Office Mathematics, Irish or another language, (CAO) by 1 February. and English. Admissions: † Indicates that students admitted to the Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Note: Grade F6 in Foundation programme are required to undergo a STUDENT PROFILE Mathematics also satisfies the minimum Garda Vetting process. Email: [email protected] entry requirements. Foundation Maths is Laura O’Sullivan www.ul.ie/admissions not reckonable for scoring purposes. * Indicates that not all applicants who scored these points were offered places. 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 About you Physical Education fhorbairt agus a thabhairt chun cruinnis, how to best teach young people, In the physical education part of the agus chuige sin moltar do mhic léinn na and how to enjoy and appreciate LM090 Online If you are the type of individual that likes course, you will study human movement Gaeilge freastal ar chúrsaí a eagrófar Career Opportunities sport and exercise in the right ways. working with other people to help them from the perspectives of kinesiology dóibh sa Ghaeltacht i rith na laethanta PE at UL offers practical experience in a great variety of sports and The Student Experience improve, has a broad interest in sport (science of movement), sociology, saoire. Déantar obair an chúrsa céime Careers open to you with a degree in and/or physical activity and health and psychology, and philosophy, together with seo trí mhéan na Gaeilge. PE include; games, gymnastics, dance and would like to work with young people, the art of teaching. The practical • PE teacher in secondary school aquatics, along with the key then this programme might very well be experience will involve you in a range of Geography • English/Irish/Geography/Maths knowledge and teaching skills to for you. competitive, aesthetic, adventure and The four year programme provides a Teacher in Secondary school enable you to apply this experience aquatic activities, which will enhance contemporary synthesis of third level • Third level Lecturer in both teaching and sporting Why study Physical Education at your effectiveness as a teacher. Geography, so that graduates are fully • Sports Development officer contexts. What I like most about the course is the worthwhile and UL? prepared to teach the subject up to and Education including honours Leaving Certificate The B.Sc. in Physical Education is rewarding opportunities it offers The B.Sc. in Physical Education is one of You will study various topics which will level. The programme aims to ensure designed to qualify graduates as to teach and coach - whether it’s the most popular undergraduate enable you to assess the effectiveness of that graduates are aware of the rich teachers of Physical Education getting involved in community Course Description programmes in the University of Limerick. your own teaching, and contribute to the variety of opportunities offered by along with a second subject events, youth sport or working The programme is designed to qualify evaluation of current and innovative Human and Physical Geography to the (English, Gaeilge, Geography with people with disabilities. Such graduates as teachers of Physical educational methods. teacher. and Mathematics) in Irish Post- experiences have allowed me Education along with a second subject in Primary Schools. Graduates of the to prepare for a career in either Irish Post-Primary Schools. Graduates of Mathematics programme are qualified to teach teaching or coaching by applying the programme are qualified to teach Specialist Options The Mathematics elective is a four year Physical Education and their second newly-learned skills and knowledge Physical Education and their second programme of study in mathematics and subject to Leaving Certificate level. in realistic settings, while interacting subject to Leaving Certificate level. The English mathematics education. The programme with people of varying ages, abilities current second subjects on offer include The four year programme in English is designed to develop your competence and interests. English, Gaeilge, Geography and offers a balanced and comprehensive in Mathematics to the requisite level. Want to know more? Go to: Mathematics. view of selected writers and movements www.ul.ie/courses/LM090.html in the field of English, Irish and American Subject Pedagogics What you will study literature and drama. Teaching is carried You will take courses in Subject out through lectures, seminars, practical Pedagogics in relation to your specialist The central focus of this course is on workshops and tutorials. You will be options, in which you will consider the KEY FACT teacher education and you will be expected to take an active, constructive philosophy and practice of teaching educated to teach Physical Education, role in the development of courses and these specialist options in the context of Graduates of the programme and your chosen elective option, along the management of your learning. Time is your teaching practice programme. are equipped to teach side your study of educational studies in allowed for individual and group projects. Physical Education and contemporary society. Your placement in another from a range of schools for blocks of teaching practice is Gaeilge option subjects to Leaving viewed as an essential part of your Sa chúrsa Gaeilge, déantar staidéar ar professional development. theanga agus ar litríocht na Nua Certificate. These subjects Offered jointly by the Faculty of Ghaeilge agus ar bhéaloideas na include English, Gaeilge, Education and Health Sciences, and hÉireann. Leagtar béim faoi leith ar Geography and Mathematics. the Faculty of your second subject chabhrú le mic léinn a gcumas Gaeilge a

108 109 LM092 Bachelor of Science with concurrent LM092 Bachelor of Science with concurrent Teacher Education (Biology with Chemistry Teacher Education (Biology with Chemistry OR Physics OR Agricultural Science) OR Physics OR Agricultural Science) Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gcomhthráth le hOideachas Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gcomhthráth le hOideachas Múinteoirí (Bitheolaíocht le Ceimic NÓ Fisic NÓ Eolaíocht Talmhaíochta) Múinteoirí (Bitheolaíocht le Ceimic NÓ Fisic NÓ Eolaíocht Talmhaíochta)

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Career Opportunities CAO Points 2015: 475*† Applicants are required to hold at Agricultural Science; Technology; Design the time of enrolment the established & Communication Graphics /Technical Graduates of the degree programme Course Length: 4 Years Leaving Certificate (or an approved Drawing. are eligible for appointment to all Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six second level schools (vocational, subjects which must include: Two H5 † Indicates that students admitted to the secondary, community and Audrey O’Grady (Higher level) grades and Four O6 programme are required to undergo a comprehensive schools), and for Tel: 00 353 61 202903 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Garda Vetting process. registration with the Teaching Email: [email protected] Level) grades. Subjects must include Council. The primary aim of the Mathematics, Irish or another language, * Indicates that not all applicants who programme is the attainment and English. scored these points were offered places. of a professional competence Admissions: GRADUATE PROFILE in teaching, and the majority of STUDENT PROFILE In addition, applicants must hold an O3/ The University’s Special Mathematics graduates pursue a career in Tel: 00 353 61 202015 H7 grade in Mathematics and an O4/ Examination is not applicable to this Jack Corrigan second-level science teaching. David Tidswell Email: [email protected] H7 grade in at least one of the following: programme. We welcome applications www.ul.ie/admissions Applied Mathematics; Biology; Physics; from mature students. Mature applicants A Day in the Life Of… a Science A number of our graduates have The highlight of the course is Chemistry; Construction Studies; must apply through the Central Teacher taken up appointments in teaching- definitely the teaching placement in Engineering; Physics with Chemistry; Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February. I am a full-time teacher of science, related areas or areas outside which you are immersed completely biology and maths. My work-load teaching, including the IT software in a school environment. During varies from day-to-day depending industry, industrial training, specialist these placements, I developed on 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 About you science) are combined with periods of classes. Corrections, administration of this programme have also discover the kind of teacher you are school placement in which you will gain work, preparing experiments and undertaken further study leading and learn more about yourself as a LM092 Online If you are considering a career in experience of teaching. The first year of marking exams are all part of the to postgraduate qualifications at person. teaching and have a strong interest study provides a foundation in: job. Teaching also involves liaising , Masters and PhD in science, this may be the course • Chemistry with parents, other teachers, levels. Here at UL, various learner support for you. This four-year programme • Physics Want to know more? guidance counsellors and other systems are in place to help those attracts students who have excellent • Biology professionals. In my non-contact having difficulty with subjects they Go to: www.ul.ie/courses/ communication skills, and are strongly • Mathematics hours I am involved in pastoral may not have done for Leaving LM092.html motivated and passionate about science • Education care, coaching, Young Scientist and Cert. Personally, I had never studied teaching. various extracurricular activities Physics at school and found that by You will study education theory and with the students. There are also dropping in to the Science Learning Why study Teacher Education practice which will equip you with parent teacher meetings, exam Centre, I was well able to keep (Biology and Chemistry or teaching aptitudes and skills on which supervision and many other tasks up with classmates. UL has truly you will build a sound philosophy and Physics or Agri Science) at UL? associated with the teaching life. been THE best time of my life and KEY FACT approach to teaching. During the spring Though sometimes demanding and choosing this course has definitely semester of year two, you will undertake challenging, teaching can be very Offered jointly by the Faculty helped in making it the enjoyable The aim of the programme is to educate the first of your two teaching practice Graduates of this degree rewarding. of Education and Health experience it has been. young teachers and help them develop placements for six weeks in a second My course at UL prepared me Sciences, and the Faculty of programme are eligible for the skills and aptitudes to confidently level school. Your second placement will superbly for my career as a teacher Science and Engineering. appointment to all second face the challenges of science be in semester 1 of the final year, for 12 - it allowed me to study both level schools (vocational, teaching. When you graduate from weeks. During these placements, you Education and Science concurrently, the programme you will be qualified to will teach junior or senior science topics so that on graduating, I was secondary, community and teach; to second level pupils, and you will be comprehensive schools), fully qualified and ready for the • Biology to honours Leaving supervised by UL academic staff. workplace without the need to do a and for registration with the • Certificate level postgraduate course. Teaching Council. • Chemistry or Physics or Agricultural After Year 1, you will specialize in the Jack’s tip: Science to honours Leaving more advanced study of biology, If you want to be a Science Certificate level and either chemistry OR physics OR Teacher, put your best foot forward • General Science to Junior Certificate agricultural science. Throughout the particularly on your teaching level four years, there is a strong emphasis practise, because this is the place on acquiring practical scientific skills where you learn your trade, network What you will study through laboratory work, field work and and make connections that can be assignments. In your final year, you will hugely beneficial to you in your later The programme is four years in duration select a research topic. This will develop career. Enjoy your student years - and is based on the concurrent your skills in analysis, problem solving take all UL has to offer you. It’s an model of teacher education, in which and scientific writing. opportunity to explore who you are, educational studies and studies in to get to know yourself and make biology, along with your chosen elective For further details, go to www.ul.ie~ls new friends. (chemistry or physics or agricultural

110 111 LM094 Bachelor of Technology (Education) in LM094 Bachelor of Technology (Education) in Materials and Architectural Technology Materials and Architectural Technology Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Teicneolaíochta (Oideachas) Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Teicneolaíochta (Oideachas) Ábhair & Teicneolaíocht Ailtireachta Ábhair & Teicneolaíocht Ailtireachta

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Career CAO Points 2015: 430† Applicants are required to hold at Agricultural Science; Technology; Design Opportunities Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established & Communication Graphics /Technical Leaving Certificate (or an approved Drawing. As a teaching degree, graduates Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six of this programme are qualified Donal Canty subjects which must include: Two H5 † Indicates that students admitted to the for appointment to all second level (Higher level) grades and Four O6 programme are required to undergo a schools (vocational, secondary, Tel: 00 353 61 202870 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Garda Vetting process. community and comprehensive Email: [email protected] Level) grades. Subjects must include schools), and for admission to the Mathematics, Irish or another language, The University’s Special Mathematics open register of the Registration and English. Examination is not applicable to this Council for Secondary Teachers. Admissions: programme. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, applicants must hold an O3/ H7 grade in Mathematics and an O4/ We welcome applications from mature GRADUATE PROFILE STUDENT PROFILE Email: [email protected] H7 grade in at least one of the following: students. Mature applicants must apply www.ul.ie/admissions Applied Mathematics; Biology; Physics; through the Central Applications Office Joseph Lyster Patrick Kelly Chemistry; Construction Studies; (CAO) by 1 February. Follow-On Study Engineering; Physics with Chemistry; 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 in the disciplines of Education be hectic and generally speaking enjoyed working with other students and Applied Technologies. There are I’m very busy teaching throughout and teachers, so I felt that this a number of taught masters degree About you professional development under the the school day from 9am to 4pm. It course would be a good option programmes in UL that can be taken supervision of faculty members of the is important to be prepared for each for me. The course itself is fast by graduates of the programme. In LM094 Online If you are interested in teaching design- University. class, which can be demanding in paced and challenging, but very addition, graduates achieving the based activities within the technological itself. The challenges that students enjoyable and rewarding. There is required standard can register for The Student Experience subjects Materials Technology (Wood), There are four streams of learning in the provide vary considerably; however, a great mix of practical and project higher degrees by research. Design and Communication Graphics programme. These streams address the dealing with such challenges is work throughout the four years. and Construction Studies, and enjoy key knowledge areas for initial teacher often the most rewarding aspect of The lecturers are very helpful and working with people, then this course education in this field. These streams are; teaching and this is evident in each supportive, and are always ready to may be for you. • Education class every day. lend a hand. • Technology Why study Technology • Design & Communication Graphics I graduated from the Materials and Design and creativity are strongly Education in Materials and • Wood/ Architectural Technology. Architectural Technology Teacher encouraged throughout the course, Education programme in 2008. UL along with an emphasis on teaching Architectural Technology at UL? Offered jointly by the Faculty of Education Throughout the programme, your provided me with the opportunity and and learning. All aspects of the and Health Sciences, and the Faculty of This is a teacher education programme knowledge, skills, values and attitudes experience to develop myself both course are linked to education; Science and Engineering. Course Description which aims to provide you with the in each of these areas are continually personally and professionally. I have during the teaching placement, one opportunity to become a successful developed while placing a strong no doubt that the beliefs and values gets a great chance to experience teacher of technology subjects at second emphasis on your development as a attained from my UL experience school life and teaching in front of level. These subjects include; critical thinker, a reflective practitioner have fuelled my passion for teaching, a class. I feel that I have been given and a skilled teacher. The module helping me to contribute towards the a great chance to develop as a Junior Certificate content has been carefully selected to academic and personal development professional and as a person before • Materials Technology (Wood) be relevant to the requirements of the of young people. starting out in my teaching career. • Technology Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate • Technical Graphics syllabuses in the Technology subjects.

Want to know more? Go to: Leaving Certificate The first two years of study provide www.ul.ie/courses/LM094.html • Construction Studies (Architectural a foundation in Education, Materials • Technology) processing, Technical Graphics, Design • Design & Communication Graphics and Mathematics. In the third and fourth years you will continue to study What you will study Education as well as Architectural KEY FACT Technology and Design and The programme is four years in duration Communication Graphics. You will also This is the principal and includes a number of school- complete a final year project which based teaching practice placements. gives you an opportunity to apply your Student James Conway displays programme providing These include a six week placement in knowledge to a selected topic while his remote control tractor. This graduate teachers for the spring semester of year two and a engaging in independent research. project was designed to promote further ten week placement in autumn these subjects in the experiential learning activities in the semester of year four. These placements Republic of Ireland. practical classroom. are designed to provide you, the student teacher, with a genuine opportunity for

112 113 LM095 Bachelor of Technology (Education) in LM095 Bachelor of Technology (Education) in Materials and Engineering Technology Materials and Engineering Technology Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Teicneolaíochta (Oideachas) Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Teicneolaíochta (Oideachas) Ábhair & Teicneolaíocht Innealtóireachta Ábhair & Teicneolaíocht Innealtóireachta

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Career CAO Points 2015: 395† Applicants are required to hold at Agricultural Science; Technology; Design Opportunities Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established & Communication Graphics /Technical Leaving Certificate (or an approved Drawing. As a teaching degree, graduates Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six of this programme are eligible for Niall Seery subjects which must include: Two H5 † Indicates that students admitted to the appointments to all second level (Higher level) grades and Four O6 programme are required to undergo a schools (vocational, secondary, Tel: 00 353 61 202851 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Garda Vetting process. community and comprehensive Email: [email protected] Level) grades. Subjects must include schools) and for admission to Mathematics, Irish or another language, The University’s Special Mathematics the open register for Secondary and English. Examination is not applicable to this Teachers. The graduates of Admissions: the programme will be able to programme. GRADUATE PROFILE STUDENT PROFILE Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, applicants must hold an teach Engineering, Design and O3/H7 grade in Mathematics and an We welcome applications from mature Diarmuid McCarthy Eoin Smyth Communications Graphics & Email: [email protected] O4/H7 in at least one of the following: students. Mature applicants must apply Technology. www.ul.ie/admissions Applied Mathematics; Biology; Physics; through the Central Applications Office Since I graduated from UL, I’ve been This course is very broad - in a Chemistry; Construction Studies; (CAO) by 1 February. teaching at a post-primary school single day, you could program Engineering; Physics with Chemistry; 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 Graduates from the programme enjoyable as we cover the subject produced, and each opportunity About you have the opportunity to pursue and independent learning as the course though a mix of theory and adds to your development as a further study in the disciplines of If you are interested in modern progresses. Pedagogy, the theory of practical classes. The subject is teacher. Having never studied LM095 Online Engineering or Education. There are technologies and have a flair for working teaching, is incorporated throughout the taught to all pupils, so I have all 6 technical graphics in school, I was a number of taught masters degree with people, then this programme might programme. different year groups at various able to develop my skills in this area programmes in UL that can be taken suit you. times during the week. Part of my while never feeling I was behind The Student Experience up by graduates of the programme. In YEAR 1: The first year concentrates on job is to manage the material and anyone of my colleagues. addition, graduates can register for Why study Technology Education developing essential knowledge and component stocks that are involved The projects here are really higher degrees by research in either skills in the key areas of Education, in teaching this practical subject. interesting - I designed and made a in Materials and Engineering engineering or education that lead to Manufacturing Technology, and Technical This involves managing the budget robotic aluminium scorpion which Technology at UL? masters or PhD qualifications. Graphics, in addition to the related areas and ordering from a range of I will program and control remotely This degree with specialism in the teaching of Mathematics, Materials Science, suppliers to ensure best value can either using a smart phone or a of Metalwork and Technology, is designed Electrotechnology. be obtained. laptop - something I would only to produce graduates with technological Our school encourages teachers have dreamed of before entering and engineering skills to satisfy the needs YEAR 2: The start of year 2 sees to get involved in extra-curricular the course. Competitors in the “Formula1 in of the Irish second level school system in preparation for Teaching Practice activities and I am involved with So far, I’ve been on two blocks Schools” regional final which was Course Description relation to teaching Metalwork, Technical and introduces the concept of Design. two GAA teams in the school. This of teaching practice. These hosted in the UL for the third time. Graphics and Technology at Junior Cycle, Semester four features six weeks of often involves taking the pupils to classroom experiences give you and the subjects Technology, Engineering Teaching Practice preceded by four weeks matches. I really enjoy this and it is the opportunity of dealing with new and Design & Communication Graphics at preparation. a great way of building up a rapport pupils and colleagues. I’ve realised Leaving Certificate. with the students. As the school that even as a teacher, you are YEAR 3: The areas of Materials teams train outside of school hours, constantly learning, as you deal What you will study Technology, Electronics, Automation as teachers will remain back after with new situations every day. well as advanced topics in Manufacturing school on certain evenings to put The programme is four years in duration, Technology and Technical Graphics are the students through their paces. and offers streams in the following subject the focus of Year 3. There is a particular Diarmuid’s tip: Choose a career that Want to know more? Go to: areas: emphasis on design based learning will play to your strengths. Don’t www.ul.ie/courses/LM095.html • Education and problem solving as well as the settle for a career that you are not • Manufacturing Technology management of these activities in schools. truly happy in; retirement will be a • Technical Graphics Education & Society is also explored. long time coming! • Design • Electronics and Information YEAR 4: In the fourth year of the KEY FACT Technologies programme, you will further develop your • Materials and Engineering Sciences teaching skills and apply your knowledge This is the principal and skills in a final year project. Semester LM095 Student Stephen Sweeney programme producing The material in each stream has been seven includes ten weeks of teaching with his project on the design and manufacture of a car created using graduate teachers carefully selected to be relevant to the practice. The final semester deals with requirements of the Leaving Certificate advanced topics in education and metal fabrication techniques for these subjects in the and Junior Certificate syllabi in the technology. Your final year project will be Republic of Ireland. Technology subjects. An element of completed during this semester also. Offered jointly by the Faculty of Education design is incorporated throughout, with and Health Sciences, and the Faculty of emphasis on design-based activities To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/dmt Science and Engineering.

114 115 LM096 Bachelor of Science with concurrent LM096 Bachelor of Science with concurrent Teacher Education (Physical Sciences with Teacher Education (Physical Sciences with Chemistry AND Physics) Chemistry AND Physics) Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gcomhthráth le hOideachas Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gcomhthráth le hOideachas Múinteoirí (Eolaíochtaí Fisiceacha le Ceimic AGUS Fisic) Múinteoirí (Eolaíochtaí Fisiceacha le Ceimic AGUS Fisic)

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Career CAO Points 2015: 415† Applicants are required to hold at Agricultural Science; Technology; Design the time of enrolment the established & Communication Graphics /Technical Opportunities Course Length: 4 Years Leaving Certificate (or an approved Drawing. This programme has been fully Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 † Indicates that students admitted to the accredited by the Teaching Council. Dr Damien Thompson (Higher level) grades and Four O6 programme are required to undergo a Graduates of this programme are Tel: 00 353 61 234705 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Garda Vetting process. qualified for appointment to all second level schools (vocational, Email: [email protected] Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, The University’s Special Mathematics secondary, community and and English. Examination is not applicable to this comprehensive schools), and for admission to the open register of the Admissions: programme. In addition, applicants must hold an Registration Council for Secondary Tel: 00 353 61 202015 O3/H7 grade in Mathematics and an We welcome applications from mature Teachers. Graduates achieving Email: [email protected] O4/H7 in at least one of the following: students. Mature applicants must apply an adequate standard may also Applied Mathematics; Biology; Physics; through the Central Applications Office proceed to obtain a higher degree by Getting involved in some www.ul.ie/admissions Chemistry; Construction Studies; (CAO) by 1 February. research. fun experiments during UL Engineering; Physics with Chemistry; Science Week

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. The Student Experience Graduates of this Science Teaching programme are qualified to teach the In the final year, you will undertake a following subjects in all Irish second level project which may be in the area of schools. Physics, Chemistry, Science Education, or Educational Theory. As part of this work • Leaving Certificate Physics you are required to demonstrate abilities • Leaving Certificate Chemistry in research, literature review, analysis, • Leaving Certificate Physics with synthesis and interpretation of research Chemistry findings as applied to the selected topic. • Junior Certificate Science There are two periods of teaching Course Description The programme is designed to produce practice placement during the course. a graduate who is highly educated The first, of six weeks, occurs in Year 2, and capable both academically and and the second, of ten weeks, occurs professionally, and who will be prepared in Year 4. During teaching practice, to meet the challenges involved in you will be supervised by an academic teaching the physical sciences. staff member and undertake assigned coursework. What you will study To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/~physics “The programme is In common with other teacher education designed to produce Want to know more? Go to: programmes at the University of Limerick, www.ul.ie/courses/LM096.html this degree programme is based on a graduate who the concurrent model. Academic and professional studies proceed together will be prepared to throughout the course and modules in the core science subjects are taken. meet the challenges KEY FACT The first two years of study provide involved in teaching This programme has been a foundation in Chemistry, Physics, the physical sciences. fully accredited by the Biology, and Mathematics in addition to Offered jointly by the Faculty of Teaching Council. Education and Pedagogics. Education and Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

116 117 LM100 Bachelor of Science LM100 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in Physiotherapy Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta Fisitiripe Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta Fisitiripe

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What can I do to ensure I have chosen the that students gain a wide range of CAO Points 2015: 560*† Applicants are required to hold at Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science. right career? experience treating different groups of Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established Physiotherapy is a wide ranging and people in different environments and Leaving Certificate (or an approved † Indicates that students admitted to the varied profession and you are strongly this will be facilitated by undertaking Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six programme are required to undergo a encouraged to seek some work placements outside of this region. Clinical Therapies subjects which must include: Two H5 Garda Vetting process. experience in a hospital to increase your (Higher level) grades and Four O6 * Indicates that not all applicants who knowledge of the wide spectrum of the Will I share lectures with other students? Tel: 00 353 61 234232 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher scored these points were offered places. profession. Several of the modules will be shared Email: [email protected] Level) grades. Subjects must include with other health professionals and sports Mathematics, Irish or another language, We welcome applications from mature Do you need to be interested in sport to science students. Additionally, in the first and English. students. Mature applicants must apply be a physiotherapist? year, you will take an elective module Admissions: through the Central Applications Office You do not need to be athletic or involved which will be open to a wide range of Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Note: Grade F6 in Foundation (CAO) by 1 February. in sport to be a physiotherapist. Treating students. As all students of UL are taught STUDENT PROFILE Mathematics also satisfies the minimum sports injuries is only a very small on the same campus, you will have the Email: [email protected] entry requirements. Foundation Maths is Applicants applying through the Mature component of physiotherapy and only a opportunity to meet a wide cross-section Laura Comber www.ul.ie/admissions not reckonable for scoring purposes. Entry route are required to undertake the small percentage of physiotherapists work of fellow students. Mature Students Admissions Pathway in this area. I was always interested in working In addition applicants will be required to (MSAP) test. There is one sitting of the Pre-placement Health Screen and with people. Physiotherapy hold at least an Ordinary Level O3/Higher test annually. Further details, including How intense is the course? Vaccination check: appealed to me as it allowed me H7 in the Leaving Certificate in any test date and test centres, are available Because the course leads to a On placement you will be considered to make a difference to peoples one of: Physics, Chemistry, Physics with from msap-ie.acer.edu.au professional qualification the level of the to be a category A Health Care worker lives. During transition year I work load is high compared to many other and must therefore fulfil vaccination spent a week on work experience courses at UL. requirements. The Department strongly with the Munster rugby team’s recommends all students be fully physiotherapist in the UL Sports About you cardiorespiratory care, clinical neurology Are some school subjects more useful vaccinated to protect themselves and the Arena. I instantly fell in love with the and musculoskeletal disorders for than others? public while on placement. All students campus. From then on, I knew UL LM100 Online If you are the type of person who enjoys people across the lifespan. Research Students who have studied Biology often are required to attend a health screen and had to be my number one choice. working with people and has good and evidence-based practice are core find it an advantage during their first year vaccination check with an Occupational Everything you need is on the communication skills; if you have an elements underpinning the programme. of study. Health Service [organised by the university grounds or surrounding The Student Experience interest in working with people who are Department of Clinical Therapies] prior to area. ill or disabled and would like a practical, To find out more, How many places are there on the attending their first placement. Costs for hands-on, challenging career, then this go to www.ul.ie/clinicaltherapies programme? this health screen and vaccination check Right from the beginning, there was programme might suit you. Currently there are 30 places available, must be borne by the student. a friendly atmosphere. Lecturers which includes 3-5 places for mature entry were approachable and the small Why study Physiotherapy students. class size helped us form good at UL? friendships. Everyone looked out for Where do students undertake their each other. This programme is designed to prepare clinical education placements? I was taken aback Some, but not all, of the 1000+ hours of Over the four years I have had graduates who will contribute to the “ clinical placements will take place within six clinical placements. This is my Course Description development of Physiotherapy worldwide by how diverse and the HSE Mid-West region. It is important favourite aspect of the course. through their ability to act as competent, These placements give you the reflective and innovative practitioners, interesting the course opportunity to put into practice and through their expertise in evidence- the knowledge and skills you learn based practice. During the 4 years, is…you can actually in college. Every placement is in there will be opportunities for you to a different setting and each one engage in shared learning with other make a difference in posed different challenges, making students at the University of Limerick, many people’s lives each experience as rewarding as and be involved in peer learning and Career Follow-On Study the last. assessment. Opportunities We have a suite of taught Want to know more? Go to: postgraduate programmes for www.ul.ie/courses/LM100.html Graduates of the programme What you will study physiotherapy graduates wishing will be eligible for membership to further their education and of the Irish Society of Chartered The Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy specialise in areas such as KEY FACT Physiotherapists and will be is a four-year degree programme which Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, equipped to practice in Ireland and includes a total of 31 weeks clinical Neurological Rehabilitation, This programme is designed other countries where their chartered practice in the last two years of the Advanced Clinical Practice and status is recognised. Within Ireland, to prepare you as a graduate programme. The first year provides a Pain. A taught Masters of Science graduates work in all areas of clinical who will contribute to the foundation in Anatomy and Physiology, in Advanced Healthcare Practice is practice in the HSE, voluntary bodies development of physiotherapy communication and behaviour, and an available at UL. and in private practice. Additionally Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice. through your ability to act as some graduates undertake higher Over the remaining three years you a competent, reflective and degrees or work in research settings. will undertake studies in the various innovative practitioner. disciplines of physiotherapy including 118 119 LM101 BM BS Bachelor of Medicine, LM101 BM BS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Graduate Entry) Bachelor of Surgery (Graduate Entry) Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Míochaine, Baitsiléir Máinliachta Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Míochaine, Baitsiléir Máinliachta (Iontráil do Chéimithe) (Iontráil do Chéimithe)

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS How you will be taught Years 1 & 2 The first two years of the course are Course Length: 4 Years EU Entry Requirements (NFQ Level 8). For candidates who meet structured around Problem-Based Course Contact: Candidates must hold a minimum 2.1 this requirement GAMSAT (Graduate Learning (PBL). This is backed up by a (second class honours, grade one) result Medical Schools Admissions Test) or in small number of lectures. There will also Dr Lisa Moran in their first honours bachelor degree the case of North American applicants, be structured clinical skills teaching and Tel: 00 353 61 234850 (NFQ Level 8). For candidates who meet MCAT will be used as an instrument anatomical skills teaching. Teaching this requirement, GAMSAT (Graduate for selection. Non-EU applicants must in the Professional Competencies Email: [email protected] Medical Schools Admissions Test) will also attend for interview as part of the takes the form of lectures, tutorials, then be used as the sole instrument to selection process. workshops and seminars on topics such Admissions: select students for the programme. as psychology, public health, health Non-EU Application Process law & ethics and medical sociology. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 EU Application Process Applicants should contact The Atlantic All sessions are focused towards the Email: [email protected] Applications must be made through the Bridge Programme for information on topic of the week and exploring it from CAO. Information about applying through admissions and applications at www. different perspectives including the www.ul.ie/admissions the CAO is available at www.cao.ie. The atlanticbridge.com scientific, sociological, public health, course code for the Graduate Entry legal and patient experience. This means Medical Programme is LM101. *Indicates that not all applicants who that everything you learn is done in the scored these points were offered places. context in which you will use it when you Non-EU Entry Requirements practise as a doctor. Candidates must hold a minimum 2.1 † Indicates that students admitted to the (second class honours, grade one) result programme are required to undergo a in their first honours bachelor degree Garda Vetting process.

“…everything you learn is done in the Frequently Asked Questions context in which you LM101 Online will use it when you Why study Graduate Entry The curriculum has three main modules The Student Experience Medicine at UL? or domains: practise as a doctor. • 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 Years 1 and 2 Overview 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. Autumn / Spring Years 1 and 2 • Life Maintenance: Alimentary System, Gastroenterology, To find out more, go to In each of the first two years, the What you will study Knowledge of Health & Illness 1 Endocrinology, Renal Medicine, www.ul.ie/medicalschool curriculum is further divided into Urology, Nutrition The curriculum is taught in a traditional six learning units, covering different Clinical & Anatomical Skills 1 • Life Protection: Immunology, academic year. Years 1 & 2 are taught on YEAR 1 topic areas. Areas covered by each Infection, Haematology, Oncology, campus and consist of 33 teaching weeks unit include: Preventative Medicine, Genito- Professional Competencies 1 Want to know more? Go to: per year starting in August. • Life Structure: Musculo- Urinary Medicine www.ul.ie/courses/LM101.html KEY FACT skeletal system, Rheumatology, • Life Support: Cardiology/ Years 3 & 4 commence in July and Autumn / Spring Orthopaedics, Trauma, Plastic Cardiovascular Surgery, consist of clinical training, where you This course is designed to Surgery, Skin & Dermatology Respiratory Medicine, ENT will rotate through the major clinical Knowledge of Health & Illness 2 • Life Cycle: Reproduction & • Life Control: Nervous system, disciplines in affiliated hospitals and ensure that all aspects of the Development, Child Health skills required to become a Neurology/ Neurosurgery, Vision General Practices. Clinical & Anatomical Skills 2 (Paediatrics), Obstetrics & & Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, YEAR 2 doctor are addressed. Gynaecology, Sexual Health, Psychology Ageing, Death Professional Competencies 2

120 121 LM101 BM BS Bachelor of Medicine, LM101 BM BS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Graduate Entry) Bachelor of Surgery (Graduate Entry) Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Míochaine, Baitsiléir Máinliachta Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Míochaine, Baitsiléir Máinliachta (Iontráil do Chéimithe) (Iontráil do Chéimithe)

What Problem-Based Learning (PBL) group discusses what they have learned Independent learning times are not just development of her child. Over the course really means and the tutor distributes the next stage about reading from textbooks. During of the following 24 months students will we encountered cases in which The ‘problems’ are highly structured of the problem. The new information is these times, you are encouraged to visit get to know their patient as a person patients could present with hypothetical clinical cases, each of discussed, new learning issues arrived and make use of the facilities of the and how their illness and their illness anything from abdominal pain to which takes a week to work through. at, and members again research Anatomical Skills Education Unit and experiences have affected their lives. a severe headache and it was our Each semester, students are divided into independently. The group report back Clinical Skills Education Unit. Staff will be job as medical students to figure 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 Students will be expected to interact out what could be wrong with the in a tutorial room, with PC, state of the is explored and the case concluded. area you feel you need it. However, to a with their patient in a variety of different patient as well as to come up with art AV equipment and walls lined with By this time, the group is likely to have large extent, students in the programme settings e.g. the patient’s home, in the investigations and a management whiteboards. The group meets with the worked through: will be both encouraged and expected patient’s GP’s surgery and at their hospital plan. Working now as a doctor, tutor to work through the week’s case. • The original presentation of the patient to assume a high level of responsibility clinic appointments. They may even this process is identical - you go The tutor does not act as a teacher, (either at A&E, an outpatient clinic or a for their own learning. Students will not accompany their patients to the operating through the same steps as you but as a facilitator, guiding your group GP clinic) be ‘spoon fed’ and there is a deliberate theatre if they need surgery. The early did as a student, thanks to UL’s through the sequence of steps which • The history taken by the doctor strategy to minimise the amount of patient contact programme helps problem-solving approach to have been devised to help students • The examination findings didactic teaching in the curriculum. students understand both health and GRADUATE PROFILE teaching medicine. learn from the clinical cases. Each step • Any investigations ordered and their illness and how each are managed from and new development in the case (such findings (e.g. blood results, x-rays, Early Patient Contact Programme a patient’s perspective. The programme Eileen McMahon as results of investigations or details of biopsies, etc) During the first two years, The Early will also help students to appreciate the Eileen’s tip: drugs prescribed) is only given out after • The course of the patient’s illness (over Patient Contact Programme at UL- strengths and deficiencies of the health A day in the life of….. a hospital I think there is a lot of pressure the group has finished discussing the hours, days, weeks, months or years) GEMS gives students an opportunity services and provide them with some doctor for Leaving Cert students to previous step. and the impact of this on the patient’s to interact with patients. In the first insight into the relationships between know exactly what they want to By working through the problem and life semester, students in groups of three providers and consumers of healthcare. There are a lot of early starts and do immediately when they finish hypothesising about what is wrong with • Treatment (pharmacological, surgical, are assigned a patient from an affiliated Finally the experiences students get on late evenings in medicine! Usually school. My advice is take your time the patient, the PBL group comes up with psychiatric, etc) general practice. The majority of patients the early patient contact programme the ward round would start at in deciding what you want to do; a list of learning issues that represent the • The involvement of family and others assigned to students in the programme will assist them in their learning of their about 8am and we would see each but if you do start something and key knowledge needed to understand close to the patient have a chronic illness e.g. Diabetes, Cystic classroom based subjects in particular of the patients in succession. This find out you don’t like it then don’t what is happening to the patient. The • Any complications that might have Fibrosis, Multiple Sclerosis and many have their professional competency subjects. might take anywhere from 1-5 hours be afraid to move on. I think there’s group members then independently arisen multiple illnesses. Some students may depending on how many patients something out there for everyone - research these learning issues (also • The outcome of the case (including be assigned an expectant mother where are under the team at that time. you just might need to be a bit more known as learning objectives) in their rehabilitation, on-going community they will monitor her progress during During the ward round I would also creative about how you get there own time. At the next PBL tutorial, each care, etc.) pregnancy and subsequently the early have to answer any bleeps from and be prepared to work hard to nurses or other staff members and get it! may also get called to an emergency “The aim of the situation e.g. a cardiac arrest. Year 3 & 4 Student Rotations After the ward round there are lots programme is to help of jobs that need to get done like ordering scans and following up The structure of teaching and learning in Years 3 & 4 will involve student rotations through you to understand on results of investigations, ringing Career Opportunities the major clinical disciplines. Typically the year is structured as follows: for consults and liaising with other both health and Careers open to you with a degree in staff members. Some patients will Medicine include; illness and how each also need procedures undertaken Autumn Spring • Medical Practice in all disciplines like taking blood, or a catheter put such as Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine 1 (9 weeks) is managed from the in etc. General Practice/ Primary Care (18 weeks) Medicine, Public Health Medicine etc; Surgery 1 (9 weeks) patient’s perspective. • Medical Research

YEAR 3 I think UL’s problem-based (PBL) • Medical Education Professional Competencies 1 approach to learning really helped • Medical Administration to prepare me for my role as a Autumn Spring • Medical Journalism Special Study Modules (SSMs) doctor. During our PBL sessions, Obstetrics & Gynaecology (6 weeks) Medicine 2 (6 weeks) Special Study Modules (Electives) allow Paediatrics (6 weeks) Surgery 2 (6 weeks) YEAR 4 students to study in-depth areas that A typical timetable for years 1 and 2 of the graduate entry Psychiatry (6 weeks) Special Study Module (SSM) (6 weeks) are of particular interest to them. In total, students undertake three SSMs, one in Medical programme; Professional Competencies 4 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 Years 3 and 4 undergo hospital-based clinical training Specialties. This will involve rotations assessment is prescribed. Some students AM Clinical Skills PBL Lecture Lecture Professional Competencies In Year 3, all students will be located in Medicine and Surgery. Three weeks in through a number of affiliated hospitals. might choose to undertake their SSM in the General Practice/Primary Care Year 3 is devoted to the SSM. Six weeks in Year 4 is devoted to the locally and others may go abroad to PM Anatomical Professional EPCP Clinical PBL setting in one of six Primary Care SSM. Students that are placed in the complete these electives. Skills Competencies Skills 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 Additional information KEY: located in the General Practice/Primary Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Psychiatry. rotations must complete their senior PBL = Problem-Based Learning | EPCP = Early Patient Contact Programme Care setting in one of six Primary Care They will also undertake another 6 weeks cycle of Medicine and Surgery rotations Further information, including Professional Competencies relating to psychology, social and community aspects Teaching Networks (PCTNs) for 18 weeks. in Medicine & Related Specialties and in an affiliated hospital in Year 4 or vice information on Fees and Semester dates of health care, epidemiology, biostatistics, Public Health Medicine, Occupational For the remainder of Year 3, students will a further 6 weeks in Surgery & Related versa. 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. 122 123 LM102 Bachelor of Science in Psychology LM102 Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsileir Eolaiochta I Siceólaiocht Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsileir Eolaiochta I Siceólaiocht

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Career Applicants are required to hold at through the Central Applications Office Opportunities CAO Points 2015: 510*† Psychologists the time of enrolment the established (CAO) by 1 February. “ Course Length: 4 Years Leaving Certificate (or an approved aim to provide Careers open to you with a degree in Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six Certain FETAC awards are acceptable Psychology include; Dr. Maria Semkovska subjects which must include: Two H5 in fulfilling admission requirements for practical solutions • Clinical Psychology (Higher level) grades and Four O6 this programme. Go to www.ul.ie/courses/ • Forensic Psychology Tel: 00353 61 202973 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher FETAC for a full list of modules. to the many • Sports Psychology Email: [email protected] Level) grades. Subjects must include • Educational Psychology Mathematics, Irish or another language, † Indicates that students admitted to the personal and • Counselling Psychology and English. programme are required to undergo a • Psychological Research Admissions: Garda Vetting process. social challenges Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Note: Grade F6 in Foundation *Indicates that not all applicants who Psychology graduates go into a that people face range of careers on graduation. Mathematics also satisfies the minimum scored these points were offered places. STUDENT PROFILE Email: [email protected] entry requirements. Foundation Maths is in their everyday Many become professional www.ul.ie/admissions not reckonable for scoring purposes. Applicants are required to undertake the Elayne Ahern psychologists having careers in Mature Students Admissions Pathway lives. clinical, educational or occupational Applications are especially welcome (MSAP) test. There is one sitting of the I was interested in the BSc. psychology. from mature students, that is those over test annually. Further details, including Psychology course because of the the age of 23 on 1 January of the year test date and test centres, are available choice of electives offered to study Psychology graduates also pursue of entry. Mature applicants must apply from msap-ie.acer.edu.au 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 About you By defining and investigating these justice. careers in other areas such as If you are the type of person who is and other questions, psychologists aim personnel, marketing, education and LM102 Online interested in investigating the reasons to provide practical solutions to the Psychology can also be easily applied computing. behind why people feel, think and many personal and social challenges to our own everyday experiences Course Description behave the way they do, and in making that people face in their everyday lives. which make it so interesting to study. a difference to people’s lives, then By the end of this course, you will have What I enjoy most is how I can walk you will find this course engaging and the knowledge and skills essential away after a lecture and have a stimulating. for a career in Psychology. This is an changed outlook on the world, or how accredited course so you will be eligible people behave and interact. Follow-On Study Why study Psychology at UL? to register with the Psychological Society Related postgraduate courses at UL of Ireland when you graduate. I spent my Erasmus study abroad include; Psychology is the scientific study of mind semester at the University of • Clinical Psychology and behaviour. Over the past century, Groningen in The Netherlands. What you will study • MSc Speech and Language Psychologists have examined the Academically, Erasmus opens so Therapy fascinating variety of human thought and This four year honours degree in many doors to you to explore your Want to know more? Go to: • MSc Occupational Therapy activity and now a degree in Psychology Psychology provides a broad introduction chosen field from all possible angles. www.ul.ie/courses/LM102.html • MSc Psychological Science opens up many opportunities to use this to the discipline, followed by in-depth I am studying courses like clinical • MA Psychology knowledge to address important social coverage of the core areas of study psychology and neuropsychology issues and improve the quality of people’s required for accreditation, as well as which look to identify, diagnose, lives. allowing you to specialise in advanced and treat mental disorders such as areas in your final year of study. You will dyslexia or ADHD. The cultural value KEY FACT Psychology spans virtually all aspects of cover areas such as social, developmental, of Erasmus is something that you will human life and allows us seek answers to biological and cognitive psychology as well forever remember- the people, the This four year honours degree questions such as: as personality and individual differences sights, the travelling - you will never and research methods and statistics. You in Psychology is accredited be short of a story to tell (or a place to • What effects do different drugs have will also have an opportunity to undertake stay in any continent!) by the Psychological Society on behaviour? study abroad as well as work in an area of Ireland. It provides a broad • How do children develop a sense of self relevant to psychology during your degree. Going to university is an academic introduction to the discipline, and relationships with others? milestone but also a new social followed by in-depth coverage • What effect does our mood have on our You will actively engage in laboratory experience, and there is much life ability to remember information? classes and group research exercises of the core areas of study. outside the lecture hall with countless • How can we understand mental throughout the course, culminating in clubs and societies to get involved disorders and help people cope with your own final year research project. Our in. As Ireland’s leading university for their illnesses? aim is to instil in our students a curiosity international exchange, • When and why do people and animals and appreciation of the many different UL also has an excellent Co-op work help others in need? aspects of the discipline and provide you placement programme and the • What are the roots of prejudice and with the critical thinking and practical highest graduate employment rate in discrimination and what can be done research skills to study the world from a the country. to resolve intergroup conflict? psychological perspective.

124 125 LM103 Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Studies LM103 Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Studies

Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i Staidéar Paraimhíochaineora Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i Staidéar Paraimhíochaineora

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Career CAO Points 2015: New Course† Applicants are required to hold at the Applicants must also have a full, clean B Opportunities Course Length: 4 Years 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. As a graduate of Paramedic Studies, Course Contact: with a minimum of six subjects which must you will be ready for employment Mark Dixon include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Mature Students who wish to be considered within state and private emergency Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four for a place on the grounds of mature years medical services. Tel: 00 353 61 234905 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must must satisfy their suitability by means of an Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another assessment test and subsequent interview language, and English. (ranked). Mature applicants should be 23 years old on or before January 1st of the Admissions: In addition applicants must hold an O6/H7 year of enrolment. Mature applicants must Tel: 00 353 61 202015 grade in one of the following Laboratory apply through the Central Applications Science subjects: Biology; Physics, Office (CAO) by the 1st February. Email: [email protected] Chemistry; Physics and Chemistry; or www.ul.ie/admissions Agricultural Science. † Indicates that students admitted to the programme are required to undergo a Garda Vetting process. Follow-On Study

Related postgraduate courses in UL About you the tutor to work through the week’s case. include: The tutor acts as teacher and facilitator, • MSc Emergency and Acute LM103 Online If you are the type of person who can guiding the group through the sequence Interdisciplinary care. 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.

KEY FACT Why study Paramedic Studies Off-Campus Programme 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

126 127 LM150 Bachelor of Science in Nursing LM150 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (General) (General) Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Altranas (Ginearálta) Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Altranas (Ginearálta)

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CAO Points 2015: 455*† Applicants are required to hold at for a place on the grounds of mature This programme provides you Graduates from this programme Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established years must satisfy An Bord Altranais agus with the knowledge and can pursue further study in nursing Leaving Certificate (or an approved Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann as to their and healthcare. UL has a variety Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six suitability by means of an assessment experience to contribute effectively in community and of Postgraduate, Masters and PhD Maria Bailey subjects which must include: Two H5 test. Mature applicants should be 23 programmes in the department of (Higher level) grades and Four O6 years old on or before January 1st of the health care services. Tel: 00 353 61 233687 Nursing and Midwifery. (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher year of enrolment. Mature applicants Go to www.nm.ul.ie to find out more. Email: [email protected] Level) grades. Subjects must include must apply through the Central Mathematics, Irish or another language, Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February. and English. Admissions: In addition to the CAO application, In addition applicants must hold an applicants must also register and apply Tel: 00 353 61 202015 STUDENT PROFILE O6/H7 grade in one of the following through the PAS website www.publicjobs. Email: [email protected] Laboratory Science subjects: Biology; ie This is required as PAS undertakes Laura Griffin www.ul.ie/admissions Physics, Chemistry; Physics and the written assessment on behalf of the Chemistry; or Agricultural Science. NCC. Mature applicants may also be Living in Limerick, UL is a campus Enquiries about the methods of considered on the basis of educational I have grown up around and evaluation of results of examinations and qualifications. Such applicants should loved throughout my childhood. qualifications other than the Republic of also consult the booklet: Nursing and The nursing course is also highly Ireland Leaving Certificate Examination Midwifery A Career for You, published attractive here as we have the new should be addressed to the Admissions by the Nursing Careers Centre, An Bord Health Sciences building and our Office of UL. Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na placement scheme is second to hÉireann Tel +353 (0)1 6398500 Website none as we are surrounded by the www.nursingcareers.ie FETAC Entry: UL Hospitals group. Certain FETAC awards are acceptable in Nursing itself is something I became fulfilling admission requirements for this * Indicates that not all applicants who interested in because of its focus programme - go to www.ul.ie/courses/ scored these points were offered places. on people. I also love that there fetac for a full list of modules. is always more to learn. I have † Indicates that students admitted to the found the modules on anatomy programme are required to undergo a Enjoying UL’s Nursing Mature Students: and genetics really interesting as Applicants who wish to be considered Garda Vetting process. and Midwifery Open Day biology was a favorite subject of mine in secondary school. I have also been awarded the Downer Nursing Scholarship which is a huge students will be able to present for This course is full time 4 year programme About you honour. registration with An Bord Altranais and includes practice placements Are you interested in working within agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann and throughout the Mid West region. As The high level of active learning a team? Are you interested in helping practise as a Registered General Nurse this course leads to an academic and LM150 Online Career through placement is another people? Are you a good listener and have (R.G.N.). professional qualification, students will element of the course that qualities such as kindness and respect The Department of Nursing and need to put time and effort into study. Opportunities The Student Experience grabbed my attention since, for for vulnerable people? Are you willing to Midwifery has received approval from An me, actually doing something is learn, practice and become competent in Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na The University offers a number of Access As our health services are constantly the best way to learn. During my giving skilled nursing care? If so, general hÉireann for the programme. This course places on all university courses for socio- developing, nurses play a major role first semester I went on a 4-week nursing may be the career for you. supports your development and will give economically disadvantaged students. in developing and enhancing care nursing placement to the University you the knowledge and skills to become a Financial documentation in support of to patients in acute and community Hospital Limerick. I had the chance registered general nurse. each application is required. Potential settings. This programme provides Why study General Nursing to put into practice everything I had applicants should make advance contact graduates with the knowledge and at UL? experience to contribute effectively in learned thus far in my studies. What you will study with the Access Office, telephone General nursing is a broad area of 061 213104. community and health care services. By the end of my time there, skills practice and involves caring for people The Programme is offered full time over Upon registration with An Bord like taking a patient’s vital signs with acute and long term illness in four years. The curriculum encompasses Nursing is a demanding profession both Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais Course Description became simple and routine to me hospital and community settings. Nurses the development of theory and practice physically and emotionally. Successful na hÉireann, there are many which really made me feel like part educate and help patients to regain simultaneously, with the programme applicants must be of good health and different employment and career of the nursing team. Actually being independence and cope with changing structured as follows: have the ability to achieve the required opportunities available to you. in the hospital setting so early health needs. • 69 weeks Theory competencies of a nurse. Offers of places Nurses can work and/or specialise in on in my degree gave me great • 45 weeks un-rostered Clinical on the nursing programmes are subject medical, surgical, care of the older confidence in the fact that nursing The B.Sc. Nursing (General) is a full- Placement to satisfactory completion of a garda person, gynaecology, theatre or is definitely the career for me! I feel time four year degree offered by the • 36 weeks Internship clearance, a health declaration/medical other such areas. Many nurses work comfortable and prepared going Department of Nursing and Midwifery, During the course you will study nursing, assessment and vaccination programme. as community nurses and general forward in my studies knowing that University of Limerick in conjunction with caring, communication, health and practice nurses. Other career options the nursing setting is where I want the Health Service Executive UL Hospitals wellbeing. Biological and social sciences, include midwifery, paediatric nursing, Want to know more? Go to: education or management. to be. (Limerick, Clare and Tipperary North). On psychology, law, management and ethics www.ul.ie/courses/LM150.html successful completion of the programme are also studied.

128 129 LM152 Bachelor of Science in Nursing LM152 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Mental Health) (Mental Health) Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Altranas (Meabhairshláinte) Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Altranas (Meabhairshláinte)

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CAO Points 2015: 415*† Applicants are required to hold at the years must satisfy An Bord Altranais agus Course Length: 4 Years time of enrolment the established Leaving Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann as to their Certificate (or an approved equivalent) suitability by means of an assessment Course Contact: with a minimum of six subjects which must test. Mature applicants should be 23 years Christine Deasy 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. Tel: 00 353 61 202415 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another Mature applicants must apply through language, and English. the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February. Admissions: In addition applicants must hold an O6/H7 Tel: 00 353 61 202015 grade in one of the following Laboratory In addition to the CAO application, Science subjects: Biology; Physics, applicants must also register and apply STUDENT PROFILE Email: [email protected] Chemistry; Physics and Chemistry; or through the PAS website www.publicjobs. www.ul.ie/admissions Agricultural Science. ie This is required as PAS undertakes the Sarah Moloney written assessment on behalf of the NCC. Enquiries about the methods of evaluation Mature applicants may also be considered I was always interested in mental of results of examinations and qualifications on the basis of educational qualifications. health and how the brain works. other than the Republic of Ireland Leaving Such applicants should also consult With mental health, it’s different to Certificate Examination should be the booklet: Nursing and Midwifery A treating broken bones or cuts and KEY FACT addressed to the Admissions Office. Career for You, published by the Nursing bruises - it can be the same illness Career Careers Centre, An Bord Altranais agus with different presentations. You see Opportunities FETAC Entry: Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Tel +353 (0)1 something different every day and This programme provides Certain FETAC awards are acceptable in 6398500 www.nursingcareers.ie you with the knowledge and you’re constantly learning. The B.Sc. Nursing (Mental Health) fulfilling admission requirements for this programme provides graduates expertise to enable people programme - go to www.ul.ie/courses/fetac *Indicates that not all applicants who The course has a good balance with the knowledge, skills and with mental health problems for a full list of modules. scored these points were offered places. of both theory and practical work. competencies to enable people with develop coping skills to In years 1 and 2, there are lots of mental health problems develop Mature Students: † Indicates that students admitted to the maximise their potential for common modules between the coping skills to maximise their Applicants who wish to be considered programme are required to undergo a recovery. disciplines, such as anatomy and potential for recovery. Mental Health for a place on the grounds of mature Garda Vetting process. physiology and pharmacology. Nurses practice as members of a As you progress you concentrate multi-disciplinary team across a more on your discipline specific broad range of areas, for example, core modules, such as child and adult in-patient and community adolescent mental health, mood based services, child and adolescent disorders and psychotic and services, specialist rehabilitation, na hÉireann and practise as a and practice simultaneously, with the About you personality disorders. You spend liaison psychiatry, forensic mental Registered Psychiatric Nurse (R.P.N.). programme structured as follows: a lot of the 4 years on placement health, addiction services, and Are you interested in working with The Department of Nursing and • 69 weeks Theory which prepares you for the work of primary care. Mental Health Nurses people who are experiencing mental Midwifery has received approval from • 45 weeks unrostered Clinical Placement a registered nurse. You will get the may progress their careers through health problems and helping them An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais • 36 weeks Internship opportunity to work in Child and advanced nursing studies, thus towards recovery? Are you interested na hÉireann for the programme. Adolescent Mental Health Services enabling them to assume roles in caring for people? Do you have The University offers a number of (CAMHS) and acute mental units. as clinical nurse specialists and good communication skills and enjoy The course is designed to equip you access places on all University courses advanced nurse practitioners in working as part of a team? Are you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes for socio-economically disadvantaged When you complete a nursing mental health as well as roles in willing to learn, practise and take required to become an analytical students. Financial documentation course at UL, the opportunities are nursing education and research. LM152 Online on the responsibilities of providing and reflective practitioner; one who is in support of each application is endless. Nursing can bring you all skilled mental health nursing care? If able to provide a holistic and caring required. Potential applicants should over the world and if you’re not so, then this course might suit you. approach to people experiencing mental make advance contact with the interested in travelling you have The Student Experience health problems. It will enhance your Access Office; Telephone 061 213104. so many areas you can branch Why study Mental Health knowledge and understanding of the into, like working with those who Nursing at UL? physical, emotional, cognitive, social and Nursing is a demanding profession both experience enduring mental illness, spiritual needs of persons with mental physically and emotionally. Successful care of the elderly, community Follow-On Study The B.Sc. Nursing (Mental Health) is a health problems. This knowledge will applicants must be of good physical work and specialist services such Graduates from this programme full-time four year degree programme be acquired through the study and and mental health and have the ability as drug and alcohol. What I love can pursue further study in nursing offered by the Department of Nursing practice of nursing, biological sciences, to achieve the required competencies about my course is how much and healthcare. UL has a variety and Midwifery, University of Limerick, social sciences and related disciplines. of a nurse. Offers of places on the I’ve accomplished over the 4 of Postgraduate, Masters and PhD in conjunction with the Health Service nursing programmes are subject to years. I love that I’m going to be programmes in the department of Executive UL Hospitals (Limerick, What you will study satisfactory completion of a garda qualified in something that I enjoy Nursing and Midwifery. Clare, Tipperary North). On successful clearance, a health declaration/medical doing and look forward to further Course Description Go to www.nm.ul.ie to find out more. Want to know more? Go to: completion of the programme, you will The programme is offered full time assessment and vaccination programme. opportunities. be able to present for registration with over four years. The curriculum www.ul.ie/courses/LM152.html An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais encompasses the development of theory

130 131 LM154 Bachelor of Science in Nursing LM154 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) (Intellectual Disability) Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Altranas Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Altranas (Míchumas Intleachta) (Míchumas Intleachta)

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CAO Points 2015: 415*† Applicants are required to hold at the for a place on the grounds of mature Course Length: 4 Years time of enrolment the established Leaving years must satisfy An Bord Altranais agus Certificate (or an approved equivalent) Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann as to their Course Contact: with a minimum of six subjects which must suitability by means of an assessment Rosemary Lyons include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and test. Mature applicants should be 23 years Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four old on or before January 1st of the year of Tel: 00 353 61 202411 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must enrolment. Email: [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 Admissions: In addition applicants must hold an O6/H7 February. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 grade in one of the following Laboratory STUDENT PROFILE Science subjects: Biology; Physics, In addition to the CAO application, Email: [email protected] Chemistry; Physics and Chemistry; or applicants must also register and apply Thomas Dawson www.ul.ie/admissions Agricultural Science. through the PAS website www.publicjobs. ie This is required as PAS undertakes the This course interested me because Enquiries about the methods of written assessment on behalf of the NCC. there’s a good mix between theory/ evaluation of results of examinations and Mature applicants may also be considered college work and practical work in qualifications other than the Republic of on the basis of educational qualifications. the clinical labs, and in the amount Ireland Leaving Certificate Examination Such applicants should also consult of placement time spent working in should be addressed to the Admissions the booklet: Nursing and Midwifery A residential and community settings. Office of UL. Career for You, published by the Nursing Placements were a huge benefit Careers Centre, An Bord Altranais agus to me as everything you learn in FETAC Entry: Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Tel +353 (0)1 lectures and from textbooks make Certain FETAC awards are acceptable in 6398500 www.nursingcareers.ie more sense when you see it and do fulfilling admission requirements for this it for real. Career LM154 Online programme - go to www.ul.ie/courses/fetac *Indicates that not all applicants who for a full list of modules. scored these points were offered places. The course is very enjoyable Opportunities †Indicates that students admitted to the and you’ll meet new friends and The Student Experience Mature Students: programme are required to undergo a colleagues out in the work place. As services for people with an Applicants who wish to be considered Garda Vetting process. 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 About you received approval from An Bord Altranais the development of theory and practice and skills to do that. in promoting and advocating for agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann for simultaneously, with the programme this integration. This programme If you are a person who enjoys working the programme. structured as follows: provides graduates with the with people, are creative and have good • 69 weeks Theory knowledge and experience to communication skills, interested in social The BSc. Nursing (Intellectual Disability) • 45 weeks un-rostered Clinical contribute effectively in community Course Description justice and human rights, and enjoy is based on a philosophy of inclusion, Placement and health care services. The challenging work experiences, then this empowerment and valuing people. This • 36 weeks Internship government recognise the need programme might be for you. programme is designed to equip you for more services for people with the knowledge, skills and attitudes The University offers a number of Access with intellectual disability and at Why study Intellectual Disability required to become an analytical and places on all university courses for socio- present there is a shortfall in nurses Nursing at UL? reflective practitioner; one who is able to economically disadvantaged students. qualifying in this area. provide a holistic and caring approach Financial documentation in support of The BSc. Nursing (Intellectual Disability) is to persons with an intellectual disability. each application is required. Potential Nursing is a a full-time four year degree programme This programme will enable you to applicants should make advance contact “ offered by the Department of Nursing integrate humanistic, scientific and with the Access Office, telephone demanding Want to know more? Go to: & Midwifery, University of Limerick research based principles enhancing 061 213104. www.ul.ie/courses/LM154.html in conjunction with the Daughter of your knowledge and understanding of profession both Charity Services. A wide range of the physical, emotional, cognitive, social Nursing is a demanding profession both Follow-On Study clinical experiences are incorporated and spiritual needs of persons with physically and emotionally. Successful physically and throughout the four years including early intellectual disabilities. This knowledge applicants must be of good health and Graduates from this programme KEY FACT intervention, residential settings and will be acquired through the study and have the ability to achieve the required emotionally. can pursue further study in nursing and healthcare. UL has a variety community. On successful completion practice of nursing, biological sciences, competencies of a nurse. Offers of places This programme provides of the programme, you will be able to social sciences and related disciplines. on the nursing programmes are subject of Postgraduate, Masters and PhD present for registration with An Bord to satisfactory completion of a garda programmes in the department of you with the knowledge and Nursing and Midwifery. Go to www. experience to contribute Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na What you will study clearance, a health declaration/medical hÉireann and practice as a Registered assessment and vaccination programme. nm.ul.ie to find out more. effectively in community and Nurse Intellectual Disability (R.N.I.D.). The The programme is offered full time over health care services. Department of Nursing and Midwifery four years. The curriculum encompasses

132 133 LM156 Bachelor of Science in Midwifery LM156 Bachelor of Science in Midwifery

Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Chnáimhseachas Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Chnáimhseachas

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CAO Points 2015: 455*† Applicants are required to hold at the must satisfy An Bord Altranais agus Course Length: 4 Years time of enrolment the established Leaving Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann as to their Certificate (or an approved equivalent) suitability by means of an assessment Course Contact: with a minimum of six subjects which must test. Mature applicants should be 23 years Sandra Atkinson include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and old on or before January 1st of the year of Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 enrolment. Tel: 00 353 61 234127 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mature applicants must apply through Email: [email protected] Mathematics, Irish or another language, and the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 English. February.

Admissions: In addition applicants must hold an O6/ In addition to the CAO application, Tel: 00 353 61 202015 H7 grade in one of the following Laboratory applicants must also register and apply GRADUATE PROFILE Science subjects: Biology; Physics, through the PAS website www.publicjobs. Email: [email protected] Chemistry; Physics and Chemistry; or ie This is required as PAS undertakes the Sandra Healy www.ul.ie/admissions Agricultural Science. written assessment on behalf of the NCC. Getting hands-on experience at UL’s Mature applicants may also be considered A day in the life of….. a hospital Nursing and Midwifery Open Day Enquiries about the methods of evaluation on the basis of educational qualifications. midwife of results of examinations and qualifications Such applicants should also consult other than the Republic of Ireland Leaving the booklet: Nursing and Midwifery A The maternity unit in which I work Certificate Examination should be Career for You, published by the Nursing is a 30-bed antenatal/postnatal addressed to the Admissions Office at UL. Careers Centre, An Bord Altranais agus unit with 3 labour wards and an See below for additional entry requirements. Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Tel +353 (0)1 admission area. My day will involve KEY FACT 6398500 www.nursingcareers.ie providing essential midwifery care LM156 Online FETAC Entry: Offers of places on the midwifery to women and their babies but Midwives are responsible, Certain FETAC awards are acceptable in programmes are subject to the satisfactory also dealing with any emergencies The Student Experience fulfilling admission requirements for this completion of a health declaration/medical that may arise. Health promotion & accountable professionals programme - go to www.ul.ie/courses/fetac assessment and vaccination programme. health education regarding baby- who work in partnership with for a full list of modules. care, infant feeding, diet, family women and their families, † Indicates that students admitted to the planning etc. also forms part of my providing care during Mature Students: programme are required to undergo a care for women on a daily basis. pregnancy, birth and the Applicants who wish to be considered for Garda Vetting process. Working in the labour ward involves a place on the grounds of mature years *Indicates that not all applicants who caring, supporting & assessing the postnatal period. Midwives scored these points were offered places. 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. • 69 weeks theory first clinical placement. By the end About you economic, cultural, educational, physical • 45 weeks unrostered Clinical of my first semester at UL, I was and psychological needs of women. Placement on a placement in the maternity Are you interested in providing a vital, This course is full-time with practice • 36 weeks Internship labour ward where on the first day caring service to women and the placements currently in the University I witnessed a woman giving birth. community during the life-changing of Limerick Hospital Group, and in the The University offers a number of access With the help of my supervising event of childbirth? Have you got good maternity services of University Hospital places on all University courses for socio- midwife, I also supported another observation and communication skills? Waterford, South Tipperary General economically disadvantaged students. woman to give birth. Do you like applying your learning Hospital Clonmel and St Luke’s Hospital Financial documentation in support of UL was my first choice to pursue Career in practice? Are you willing to learn, Kilkenny. You will learn about midwifery each application is required. Potential a degree in midwifery. The variety Opportunities Want to know more? Go to: practise and take on the responsibilities based on a wellness model of women- applicants should make advance contact of facilities at UL also appealed www.ul.ie/courses/LM156.html in providing skilled midwifery care? If so, centred care. The course will give you the with the UL Access Office - telephone 061 to me with a new, modern Health Midwifery is a rewarding career and then this course might suit you. knowledge and skills of normal midwifery 213104. Sciences Building incorporating care. It includes the study of physiology, the programme will provide you with state-of-the-art laboratories and the knowledge and experience to Why study Midwifery at UL? sociology, research, management, law Midwifery is a demanding profession equipment. and ethics. A midwife recognises and both physically and emotionally. contribute effectively to maternity For me, being a midwife is primarily services. Follow-On Study The BSc Midwifery course will prepare initiates action when deviations from Successful applicants must be of good about developing relationships with you to become a competent midwife normal occur. As this course leads to health and have the ability to achieve pregnant women and their families A midwife can practice in a wide Graduates from this programme who is sensitive to the needs of pregnant academic and professional qualifications, the required competencies of a midwife. at every stage of their contact with women and their families. The course students will need to put time and effort Offers of places on the midwifery variety of settings; the home, the can pursue further study in nursing the maternity services. If you like community and hospitals in Ireland and healthcare. UL has a variety leads to registration as a midwife (R.M.) into study. programmes are subject to satisfactory working and interacting with people The word ‘midwife’ means being with completion of a garda clearance, health or abroad. Career pathways for the of Postgraduate, Masters and PhD in a dynamic environment then midwife may include clinical, clinical programmes in the department of women. A midwife gives care and support What you will study declaration/medical assessment and this is definitely a career for you - it to women and their families during vaccination programme. To find out more, specialist’s roles, management Nursing and Midwifery. Go to www. will bring you a wonderful sense of or education. nm.ul.ie to find out more. pregnancy, labour and birth, and to This is a four year programme with a go to www.nm.ul.ie fulfilment and achievement. new mothers and their babies. Today’s balance between student time in UL, and midwife is responsive to the socio- midwifery practice, as follows:

134 135 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.

136 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.

137 LM026 Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts LM026 Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts Irish Traditional Music / Irish Traditional Dance / Irish Traditional Music / Irish Traditional Dance / Contemporary Dance / Voice / World Music Contemporary Dance / Voice / World Music Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir sna hEalaíona Taibhithe Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir sna hEalaíona Taibhithe

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CAO Points 2015: New course Applicants are required to hold at the In addition, applicants must pass an Course Length: 4 years time of enrolment the established Leaving interview/audition. Certificate (or an approved equivalent) Course Contact: with a minimum of six subjects which We welcome applications from mature Dr. Niall Keegan must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades students. Mature applicants must apply Tel: 00 353 61 202465 and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or through the Central Applications Office four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects (CAO) by 1 February. Email: [email protected] must include Mathematics, Irish or Frequently Asked Questions Career another language, and English. Certain FETAC awards are acceptable Opportunities in fulfilling admission requirements for Q: Can a complete beginner do this Q: Will I get the chance to study abroad? Admissions: Note: Grade F6 in Foundation this programme. Go to www.ul.ie/courses/ course? A: Yes. Each student is given the option Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Mathematics also satisfies the minimum FETAC for a full list of modules. A: You need to have experience in of studying at a number of institutions • Professional Performance Email: [email protected] entry requirements. Foundation Maths is performing before embarking on this around the world for Semester 6, i.e. the • Further Study (MA, PhD) not reckonable for scoring purposes. course. 2nd Semester of 3rd Year. • Music/Dance Therapy www.ul.ie/admissions • Community Music/Dance Q: Do I have to be able to perform in all of Q: Is this solely a performance • Music/Dance teacher the genres represented in the course? programme? • Arts administration A: No. In the case of Irish Traditional A: No, you will also engage in academic • Performance management and About you and world music). You will also be able to From second year, you will follow a stream Music, Irish Traditional Dance, classes. Performance and academic promotion develop your scholarly knowledge and that will reflect your main performance Contemporary Dance and Voice, you studies are equally important. This gives • Backstage work in performance If you are a musician, singer and/or dancer enquiry around your own disciplines. interest. need to show proficiency in one area. you more career opportunities upon theatre e.g. sound engineer and wish to develop your performance However, and very importantly, you will • Irish traditional music - students will In the case of World Music, you will be completing the course. • Music Technology, e.g. recording skills and knowledge of your practice be introduced to other performance undertake additional specialist modules required to show proficiency in any genre studio producer/technician as well as widen both to include other practices and scholarly traditions in order in Irish Music and dance studies and of music. An open mind and a willingness Q: What does the audition consist of? • Media (TV, Radio etc.) forms of musical and artistic expression, to gain new insights into the worlds of ethnomusicology to engage with other genres and A: Auditions normally take place at the • Work in cultural institutions and this is the course for you. Applicants music and dance, enhancing your creative • Irish traditional dance - students will disciplines is also a requirement. beginning of April or in mid-July for archives will be proficient performers but do not potential. You will also study a number of undertake additional specialist modules late applicants and ‘change-of-mind’ necessarily have to have a formal music vocationally focused modules aimed at in Irish Music and dance studies, dance Q: Do musicians, singers and dancers applications although the Academy is and dance educational background allowing you to translate your artistic and studies, experiential anatomy and follow the same course? flexible if applicants have difficulty with (ie. Leaving Certificate Music or grade scholarly creativity into a fulfilling career. movement analysis, dance pedagogy A: The first year of the programme is these dates. In auditions students should examinations such as those from the • Contemporary Dance - students will shared by all musicians, singers and show a good standard of performance Associated Board, Royal Irish Academy, As a student, you will be based at the undertake additional specialist modules dancers. At the beginning of the second in one of the five pathways opened to Follow-On Study Royal Academy of Dance, Imperial Society world-class facilities of the Irish World in dance studies, experiential anatomy year, students will be divided into their students in the programme. Students • Master of Arts Irish Traditional of Teachers of Dance etc.). Applicants will Academy building, equipped to the highest and movement analysis, dance pedagogy specialist area, in one of the following who wish to follow the World Music Dance Performance have a performance background in one standards with cutting edge performance • Voice - students will undertake additional streams; pathway can perform in any music • Master of Arts Irish Traditional or more of the following streams of the and rehearsal spaces and technological specialist modules in Vocal pedagogy and • Irish Traditional Music or dance genre and not necessarily Music Performance programme; infrastructure. The co-operative education Voice studies • Irish Traditional Dance one associated with the term ‘World • Master of Arts Contemporary • Traditional Irish music period allows you to construct your own • World Music - students will undertake • Contemporary Dance Music’. The audition itself takes the Dance Performance • Traditional Irish dance work-experience, giving you invaluable additional specialist modules in Global • Voice form of a solo performance of no more • Master of Arts Irish Music Studies • Contemporary dance experience of the opportunities open to Pop Music, ethnomusicology • World Music than 10 minutes duration, a 10 minute • Voice you when you graduate. interview and then some element usually • Master of Arts Irish Dance Studies From second year, core modules will • World Music Q: What teachers will I have? specific to the performance pathway the • Master of Arts Ethnochoreology be undertaken by all students in areas The programme prepares you for A: Each student receives weekly classes student intends to follow. For example: • Master of Arts Ethnomusicology like music and dance education, For the world music stream of the many different career paths including from highly accomplished vocalists, dancers will meet a physiotherapist in • Master of Arts Ritual Chant and ethnomusicology and ethnochoreology, programme applicants will have an professional performance; further musicians and dancers with extensive order to assess their physical suitability Song professional skills, research and arts and interest in developing their skills and study; work in cultural institutions; teaching and performance experience to the dance pathways; students for • Master of Arts Community Music health. You will explore areas related to your knowledge of world music practices. media related posts; archival work; for their main performance area. the vocal pathway will have a short • Master of Arts Music Therapy genre of performance such as music theory, Applicants will be required to show performance production; portfolio careers Master classes are also provided by choral workshop with other applicants • Master of Arts Festive Arts keyboard skills, vocal technique, yoga, proficiency in relevant performance combining the preceding and others in visiting professional vocalists, musicians where they will work on a single piece • Master of Arts Classical String pilates, ballet technique, contemporary practices or in the case of the World Music entrepreneurial ways. and dancers throughout each semester. of repertoire; traditional musicians may Performance in association with dance technique, movement awareness, stream, any music practice at audition. be given a short oral test where they the Irish Chamber Orchestra traditional dance technique, etc. You will Q: Will I get the chance to do work comment on recorded pieces of music • Master of Education Music What you will study also be required to engage performance experience in an area that I am played to them by faculty. Students who • Professional Master of Education Why study Performing Arts at UL? practices outside of your own main In the first year, you will focus and develop interested in? intend to follow the world music stream Music performance interest. You will also have the your own performance practice and A: Yes, each student has the opportunity will also have a short oral test. Further • PhD Arts Practice opportunity to study modules as electives This programme will allow you to develop be introduced to the critical academic to gain work experience in their area of information can be found at • PhD Research taken from a broad of range of options in your performance skills in one of five in engagement with classical, popular, interest in Semester 5 during their Co- www.irishworldacademy.ie. To find out more, go to languages, history, sociology, performance areas (traditional Irish music, traditional traditional and world music and dance operative Education placement, i.e. the www.IrishWorldAcademy.ie practice, choreography, composition etc. Irish dance, contemporary dance, voice through a performative lens. 1st semester of 3rd Year.

138 139 The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick 140 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.

141 LM020 Bachelor of Arts LM020 Bachelor of Arts in Law and Accounting in Law and Accounting Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i nDlí & Cuntasaíocht Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i nDlí & Cuntasaíocht

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Exemption is granted to students who Institute of Taxation in Ireland (ITI) CAO Points 2015: 435 Applicants are required to hold at We welcome applications from mature hold an honours Bachelor’s Degree in Income Tax Fundamentals: Exempt Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established students. Mature applicants must apply Law and Accounting as follows: Financial Reporting & Tax Accounting Leaving Certificate (or an approved through the Central Applications Office Fundamentals: Exempt Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six (CAO) by 1 February. The Law Society of Ireland Law Fundamentals: Exempt John Heneghan subjects which must include: The Bachelor’s degree in Law and Capital Gains Tax Fundamentals: No Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Accounting covers the core subjects exemption Tel: 00 353 61 213420 Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four required by the Law Society of Ireland Part 2: No exemption Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must Final Examination, Part I. Part 3: No exemption include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English. The Honorable Society of King’s Inns This information applies to 2015 Admissions: The Bachelor’s Degree in Law and graduates. Graduates of Bachelor’s Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, applicants must hold at least Accounting may constitute an approved Degree in Law and Accounting are not in GRADUATE PROFILE an O4/H7 grade in Mathematics. law degree for the purposes of taking the any way prejudiced by virtue of their joint Email: [email protected] entrance examination of the Honorable degree, and get the same exemptions Aine O’Dea www.ul.ie/admissions Society of King’s Inns if students as any graduate with a degree in have studied Jurisprudence and Accounting. Law and Accounting at UL Administrative Law, along with the core equipped me with many skills law modules in this programme. NOTE: As essential to my day to day role exemptions are under continual review, Career working as an accountant and please contact the School of Law at UL tax advisor in the tax department About you Economics, Taxation and Mathematics. for the most recent information. Opportunities of KPMG. The course gave me an In semester 2 of 3rd year, an eight-month excellent base in subjects such as LM020 Online You have an interest in both law and period of Cooperative Education provides Accounting Exemptions This degree will equip you for a financial accounting, management accounting and would like to pursue both you with an opportunity to apply the Exemption is granted to students who variety of careers where you will accounting and tax, areas that subjects at University. You like reading, The Student Experience theory you have acquired in a practical hold an honours Bachelor’s Degree in be able to make use of the skills are all vital to my work here. The and have a mathematical mind. You like work environment. You return to campus Law and Accounting as follows: and knowledge acquired in the law modules covered gave me to solve problems, and are inquisitive. You at the beginning of Year 4 and continue programme, including: the skills necessary to analyse are also self-disciplined and motivated. with your studies in the core subjects of Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) • Chartered Accountant case law and legislation which are Designed as a joint honours degree, the Law and Accounting. In each of these CA Proficiency 1 (CAP1): Graduates • Financial Accountant core skills required in giving tax BA in Law and Accounting offers you final two semesters, you will choose five with a minimum 2.2 award, together • Solicitor advice and identifying tax planning a full law degree and full accounting modules from a variety of subjects to with achieving satisfactory grades in • Barrister-at-Law opportunities. degree. Because at this stage, you may maximise your exposure to either Law or qualifying modules, will be awarded an • Funds Manager My work is interesting and varied not know what career you would like Accounting, or any combination of both exemption from CAP 1. • Financial Analyst and includes calculating tax to pursue, the BA Law and Accounting disciplines that suits your needs. You also CA Proficiency 2 (CAP2): No exemption • Corporate Banker charges, analysing tax planning degree allows you to pursue either career, have the opportunity to undertake a Final Final Admitting Exam (FAE): No • Legal Advisor scenarios and communicating tax Course Description while using skills from both disciplines to Year Project, which is a research project exemption • Accountant advice in a clear and concise way enhance your chosen professional career on a topic of your choosing. • Investment Manager to clients. My role involves working path. Association of Chartered Certified • Taxation Advisor as part of a team with clients, Accountants (ACCA) • Insurance Claims Revenue Commissioners, managers Why study Law and Accounting Fundamentals: Exempt from 6 out of 14 • Management and colleagues while each day at UL? papers • Civil Service Manager developing tax technical skills, tax Professional: No exemption • Teacher research skills and general business Within the business world a strong legal Institute of Certified Public Accountants • Asset Leasing Manager acumen. background assists the work of many in Ireland (CPA) • Equity Trader accounting specialists. Equally, a firm Foundation 1: Exempt from all 3 papers • Compliance Officer Aine is currently employed as a Tax Want to know more? Go to: grounding in all aspects of accounting, Foundation 2: Exempt from 3 out of 4 • Academic lecturer (3rd level) Consultant with KPMG. www.ul.ie/courses/LM020.html including taxation, deepens the lawyer’s papers understanding of business transactions. Professional 1: Exempt from 2 out of 4 The course reflects a demanding, papers broad and practical programme of Professional 2: No exemption Follow-On Study KEY FACT study which will provide you with a firm foundation in both law and accounting. Chartered Institute of Management Related postgraduate options at UL The Law and Accounting The combination allows you to make your Accountants in Ireland (CIMA) include: choice of profession when you have a Certificate in Business Accounting: degree is designed to allow better knowledge of your strengths and Exempt from all 6 papers • MSc in Financial Services you to pursue either career, of the law and accounting disciplines. Managerial level: Exempt from 2 out of 6 • MSc in Computational Finance while using skills from both papers • Master of Taxation degrees in your job. What you will study Strategic level: No exemption • LLM Master of Laws in International Commercial Law The programme is four years in duration. • LLM Master of Laws in Human Offered jointly by Kemmy Business School During the first four semesters, in Rights in Criminal Justice and Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social addition to studying the core subjects of • LLM Master of Laws (General) Sciences Law and Accounting, you will also study

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quantitative techniques and an emphasis (5) Risk Management and Insurance COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 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 CAO Points 2015: 420 Applicants are required to hold at Students wishing to take a language and develop in a wide range of careers. as the practice of risk management. In Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established option must have a H4 in that language, Accordingly, employment prospects for Insurance Law and Claims students are Leaving Certificate (or an approved with the exception of Japanese where a graduates are very good. introduced to the legal system as it relates Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six H4 in a language other than English is to the operation of insurance contracts James Ryan subjects which must include: required. A BBS degree with Economics and and insurance claims. Many aspects of Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Finance as a major option provides insurance law are unique to the insurance Tel: 00 353 61 202976 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four Certain FETAC Awards are acceptable in an excellent preparation for a range system and deal effectively with issues Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must fulfilling LM050 admission requirements. of careers, including areas such as such as fraud. In Life Insurance, students include Mathematics, Irish or another Go to www.ul.ie/courses/FETAC for a full the financial sector (e.g. economist; learn about the important role of the language, and English. list of modules. retail, investment, and corporate & insurance industry in assessing and Admissions: treasury banking; research analyst; pricing risks such as illness and/or death. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, applicants must hold at least We welcome applications from mature securities trader), teaching, Government Risk management functions are directly STUDENT PROFILE an O4/H7 grade in Mathematics. students. Mature applicants must apply departments and agencies (e.g. addressed in modules such as Risk Control Email: [email protected] through the Central Applications Office Department of Finance, Competition and Underwriting and Risk Analysis. An Alice Carroll www.ul.ie/admissions (CAO) by 1 February. 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 About you A choice of five “major” options is energy and telecommunications every avenue of business before available, of which you will choose one; industries. In year 3, you will also take a minor specializing in your chosen field If you are interested in gaining expertise option which consists of one module per (your “major”). You learn skills that The BBS suite of in a specific business discipline, the (1) Accounting and Finance (3) Marketing semester over the final two years. The you can actually apply in the real programmes BBS (Hons) degree offers you a broad The Accounting and Finance major option The suite of modules that comprise the following Minor Options are currently world. choice of options which will enhance your consists of four main areas: financial Marketing major has been designed to offered: employability on graduation. accounting and auditing, management explore marketing theory and practice, Coop is one of the greatest things Upon entry, students who meet accounting, finance and taxation. You whilst simultaneously developing a • Business Informatics UL has to offer. I completed additional language requirements Why study Business Studies will learn about the theory and practice diverse skills-set that will be immediately • Business Research Methods and Final my placement in New York for may elect to study one of the BBS at UL? of current accounting standards and transferable to the workplace. Subject Year Project eight months in third year with with Modern Language programmes. their implications for financial reporting, include: Consumption and Consumer • Globalisation – An Economic the international fashion house They are; The Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) along with practical skills in advanced Culture, Marketing Communications, Perspective FENDI. Based in Manhattan, I was programme will provide you with a broad accounts preparation, financial statement Marketing Research, Digital Marketing; • Entrepreneurship working in their PR and Marketing Bachelor of Business Studies with business education. You will study the analysis, decision making, investment Marketing Intelligence; Strategic Brand • Financial Services Department and the opportunities French core business principles of accounting, analysis, performance measurement, Management; Marketing Leadership and • Law it presented me with were endless. Students taking BBS with French will economics, risk management and costing and cost management systems, Marketing Relationships and Networks. • Management From dressing Mila Kunis for study the French language stream insurance, human resource management portfolio selection, personal and corporate Graduates are likely to pursue careers • Organisational Psychology the cover of Allure magazine to throughout the four years of the and marketing - specialising in one area taxation. Graduates of this major option in product and brand management, • Sociology assisting with Cara Delevingne’s programme, along with their regular as your “major” in the second semester pursue accountancy and/or taxation marketing research, advertising, sales and • Supply Change Management Fall/Winter campaign, the Business subjects. of Year 2. Theory will be brought to life careers in professional practice or general marketing. experience was incredible. through work on practical business industry. Students taking BBS with a Modern Bachelor of Business Studies with projects in addition to an eight month (4) Human Resource Management Language do not take a minor option; I appreciate Coop so much for German work placement in industry. All of the main accountancy accrediting A number of key practice based modules instead, they continue their language all it taught me and I realize how Students taking BBS with German will bodies in Ireland may give some are integral to this major option which studies over the final two years of the much of an advantage it gives study the German language stream What you will study exemptions to UL students who hold include Human Resource Practice, programme. you when applying for jobs after throughout the four years of the an Honours BBS Degree. For further Employment Relations Practice and college. I recently secured a programme, along with their regular A blend of core business disciplines and information please visit: www.ul.ie/ Management Consulting. Overall, To find out more and to view many other marketing position with Jameson Business subjects. management functions is integrated business/departments/accounting_ there is a balance between theoretical student and graduate profiles, go to and I honestly believe my Coop into the innovative design of the BBS, finance/accounting-exemptions. and practical modules in this option. www.ul.ie/courses experience hugely assisted Bachelor of Business Studies with allowing insights to be reached early Graduates of the HRM major option in this. In today’s competitive Japanese in the programme. The programme (2) Economics and Finance will have acquired a comprehensive climate, a university that offers Students taking BBS with Japanese provides a strong foundation in The modules contained in the Economics set of work-related skills in the areas KEY FACT work placement within its course will study the Japanese language Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human and Finance major option follow a logical of organisational behaviour analysis, structure makes all the difference. stream throughout the four years Resource Management, Management, and progressive sequence that emphasise interviewing, conflict management, The programme will equip of the programme, along with their Marketing, Risk Management & Insurance, three inter-related components: a strong consulting and performance you with the necessary regular Business subjects. Applied Statistics and Applied Business monetary and financial component management and will be ideally placed Mathematics which run throughout the Corporate Finance, Applied Economic to pursue careers in human resource competence in key business first three semesters. You will choose your Analysis, and Monetary Economics; an management, training and development, functions and a range of core major option in the second semester of international dimension International management consultancy, employment skills so as to enable you, on year 2. This consists of 2 modules per Economics, Economics of Integration; relations, industrial relations, recruitment graduation, to embark on a semester from second through to fourth and an applied dimension Managerial and selection and academic research. challenging and rewarding year, with an intervening cooperative Economics, Industrial Economics education placement. and Public Finance. Extensive use of career.

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GRADUATE PROFILE Cormac Phelan GRADUATE PROFILE Ciara Halliday Whether it’s Marketing, Economics or Accounting, UL’s Business A Day in the Life Of…….a Business Studies degree offers a variety Development Executive of interesting areas to study and is a perfect start for anyone with I always knew I wanted to travel dreams of a career in business and it was for this reason I chose or management. UL provided me Career Follow-On Study BBS with French at UL as the with a sound business education. university provides the opportunity My involvement in a multitude of Opportunities Related postgraduate options at UL to both study and complete a group projects, particularly the include: work placement abroad. I spent ‘live’ marketing project in 4th year, Employment opportunities for BBS • MSc in Financial Services a semester in second year in the was essential in developing time graduates have been excellent, • MSc in Computational Finance South of France and I did my coop Cooperative Education Transfer Opportunities management, interpersonal and as the degree provides a general • Master of Taxation work placement in Paris in third for Institute of Technology planning skills that I now use on a business education as well as an • LLM Master of Laws in year. They were both unforgettable A distinctive and integral part of the Graduates day-to-day basis. opportunity to combine specialist International Commercial Law experiences. BBS in UL is the innovative Cooperative options that will develop your skills • LLM Master of Laws in Human Education Programme. This programme The University of Limerick operates a My role as Brand Advisor involves in a number of key areas. Students Rights in Criminal Justice In my job, no two days are ever the places you in employment in an streamlined transfer system for Institute the implementation, guardianship who complete the BBS may choose • LLM Master of Laws (General) same. My work involves compiling appropriate business environment for an of Technology graduates. Whether you and development of the Auckland from a wide range of careers in both market research reports for client eight-month period in 3rd year. You will expect to graduate in the current year at Council brand and identity. the public and private sectors. The companies or organising the next earn the going rate for the job while on Higher Certificate or Ordinary Bachelor’s I work alongside the council’s precise job titles will depend upon big event we are running, which placement and have an opportunity to level or have already graduated and wish brand manager, graphic designers, your special interests and abilities can involve bringing Irish clients apply your business education in a real to return to pursue a degree programme marketing advisors and advertising together with the nature of your LM050 Online to Canada for market study visits work environment. at the University, applications are agency to ensure the Auckland employer’s business (www.ul.ie/ or bringing Canadian buyers to welcome. Transferees should hold at least Council brand identity is correctly careers) The Student Experience Ireland and introducing them to The BBS programme offers you the a Merit (2nd Class honours equivalent) implemented across all marketing relevant Irish companies. Work opportunity to study abroad as part of Grade and relevant work experience will material (e.g. signage, brochures, Typical careers include; experience I gained on coop in the EU Socrates/ERASMUS programme. be an added advantage. posters, etc.) Paris was also very useful for the The University has links with premier • Tax Consultant event management part of my job. business schools and universities in a Advanced Certificate in Business Other day-to-day duties include • Banking, Insurance and Financial I am in charge of several portfolios wide range of European countries. These Studies booking advertising in local and Services like Education, Consumer Retail, exchanges are open to both language national papers, managing the • Accountant Agri-Tech and Equine so my work and non-language students as many of Students eligible for admission to the council’s online brand asset • Financial Analyst can vary greatly from one day to our partner institutions provide courses Bachelor of Business Studies programme management system (photography, • Stockbroker the next. in English. Study abroad is an integral at the University of Limerick have the logos, etc) and arranging photo • Pensions and Insurance part of the programme and you will facility to take the two year Advanced shoots to support the council’s Administrator Course Description Ciara’s tip: gain full credit for participation in such Certificate in Business Studies at the marketing campaigns. • Risk Analyst Ask lots of questions! Make sure placements. Institute of Technology, Tralee. Successful • Economist to ask your teachers, guidance completion of this Certificate exempts Cormac currently works as a Brand • Marketing Brand Manager counsellors and parents for advice To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/courses/ students from the first two years of the Advisor with Auckland Council in • Advertising Account Manager if you are unsure as to what you LM050 or www.ul.ie/business BBS programme. Entry to Year 3 of the New Zealand. • Management Consultant want to study. or find Kemmy Business School on BBS is automatically guaranteed to • HR Manager Facebook. holders of the Advanced Certificate. • HR Recruitment and Training Ciara is currently employed as a • Public Relations Officer Business Development Executive Find us on facebook • Political lobbyist with Enterprise Ireland, based in • Social Researcher Want to know more? Go to: Toronto, Canada. www.ul.ie/courses/LM050.html

146 147 LM056 Bachelor of Arts in International Business LM056 Bachelor of Arts in International Business Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i Gnó Idirnáisiúnta Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ealaíon i Gnó Idirnáisiúnta

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CAO Points 2015: 475 Applicants are required to hold at Students wishing to take a language Course Length: 4 years the time of enrolment the established option must have a H4 in that language, Leaving Certificate (or an approved with the exception of Japanese or Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six Beginners Spanish where a H4 in a Dr Conor Carroll subjects which must include: language other than English is required. Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Tel 00 353 61 202984 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four We welcome applications from mature Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must students. Mature applicants must apply include Mathematics, Irish or another through the Central Applications Office language, and English. (CAO) by 1 February. Admissions: Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, applicants must hold at least an O4/H7 grade in Mathematics. Email: [email protected] STUDENT PROFILE www.ul.ie/admissions Shauna Murphy

As I am from Cork city, I had planned to go to UCC. However after finding this International Business course, I knew UL was the About you By the end of this course, you will college for me. I then discovered business modules; Economics, Marketing, have… the amazing campus of UL and all If you wish to develop your knowledge Organisational Behaviour, Human that’s on offer here. of business while learning about the Resources, Management, Accounting, influence of politics, law, history and Communications, Risk and Insurance. • The ability to apply specialised The first thing that grabbed my sociology on business decisions, then You can select modules from Politics, technical, analytical and creative skills attention about this course was this programme might be for you. While Sociology, History, Cultural Studies and which are fundamental to problem- the fact that I was able to pick other business programmes contain an Law. As part of your degree, you may also solving and decision-making in the and choose my own modules. international perspective, this programme take a language option from the following business world I can virtually design my own provides an extensive international suite: French; German; Spanish (beginners • The knowledge and skills to acquire personalised degree so it stood out context that will drive your understanding and advanced); Japanese for beginners. information and engage with ideas from any other courses I had looked and creativity. On graduation you can Throughout the programme, you may and concepts that emerge from other at. I can choose my modules to suit expect to be well-positioned for a career choose modules that are most interesting business cultures my own interests, and still have the Career in business, not just in Ireland but with for your own career goals. • An array of advanced skills needed to opportunity to gain an insight into overseas organisations. conduct guided research in a range of fields of business that I might not Opportunities An international study/work placement for business contexts have otherwise considered. The • The capacity to effect change If you want to; a full academic year is a core part of the choices are numerous from law to Career opportunities will be varied responsibly in business, professional • Discover a distinctive undergraduate programme. This international experience marketing and even languages. “UL is not only known and dependent on the specialist and academic environments. experience will allow you to attend university in skills developed through your • Design your own degree programme Europe, the US, Asia and Australia. Having There are many things that I enjoy for its wonderful subject choices. It is expected that • Study and work abroad the chance to push your learning in a new in UL. We have endless facilities standard of graduates will be ideally suited to • Enjoy a programme that puts business environment is a challenging and exciting including a multitude of restaurants working in an international context, in an international framework part of the programme. that cater for all age groups, tastes education, amazing employing their familiarity with • Be prepared for rewarding graduate- KEY FACT and budgets. The highlight of other cultures and the international level employment What you will study the campus in my opinion is the sporting facilities business environment. Then this programme might be for you. International study work incredible sports arena. Whether This four year programme combines you feel like going for a swim or and attractive Why study International Business studies of business and humanities placement for a full doing a fitness class, it’s a great at UL? subjects to provide a broad appreciation academic year is a core part place to be. The Stables is another campus; it’s also of the operation of contemporary of this programme. fine feature of the campus! Going to known for its The BA in International Business will business in a globalised world. You will UL makes you part of a community Follow-On Study provide you with a distinctive and select modules from business, finance, and it was the best decision I have contagiously good challenging undergraduate experience. economics, law, sociology and languages ever made. By choosing UL, I feel Related postgraduate options at UL The programme is structured around a in several possible combinations that I have the best of both worlds, atmosphere, the include: broad and flexible curriculum with subject reflect your interests, and help your academic and social. I’m getting a • International Tourism choices that will help you to understand understanding of international business. LM056 Online high class education, while making non-stop social life, • International Entrepreneurship how business decisions are undertaken You will have the option of either choosing many new friends along the way. Management in a globalised world shaped by political, a language elective stream, or business/ the daily buzz and • Marketing, Consumer Culture & social and legal issues. humanities elective stream. Want to know more? Go to: Society www.ul.ie/courses/LM056. the bond you’ll make • Journalism Choice and flexibility are central to html with the people you • International Management and the BA in International Business. This Global Business programme offers you a range of meet here. 148 149 LM063 Bachelor of Science LM063 Bachelor of Science in Technology Management in Technology Management Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i mBainistíocht Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i mBainistíocht Teicneolaíochta Teicneolaíochta

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Career Opportunities CAO Points 2015: 330 Applicants are required to hold at with Chemistry, Engineering, Design and the time of enrolment the established Communication Graphics/Technical Course Length: 4 Years Our graduates have found Leaving Certificate (or an approved Drawing, Technology, Construction employment in healthcare, Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six Studies, Agricultural Science, Biology. pharmaceuticals, medical devices, subjects which must include: Dr Alan Ryan agri-business, electronics and other Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and We welcome applications from mature areas. Tel: 00 353 61 234864 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four students. Mature applicants must apply Previous graduates have been Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must through the Central Applications Office appointed to roles such as Manager, include Mathematics, Irish or another (CAO) by 1 February. Engineer, Analyst, Supervisor in language, and English. Admissions: areas like: GRADUATE PROFILE STUDENT PROFILE Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, applicants must hold an O3/ • New Product Development H7 grade in Mathematics and an O4/H7 Niall Buckley • Supply Chain Management Email: [email protected] grade in any one of the following: Applied • Management Engineering Brian Oakes Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physics • Quality Management www.ul.ie/admissions A Day in the Life of ……a Production This course provides a good mix • Manufacturing Engineering Support Manager of both practical and project • Product Design work, giving you a platform to • Service Management Tippo International are develop many varied skills in both • Production Management manufacturers of kitchen cabinet engineering and business. Over • Project Management and wardrobe doors, kitchen the years, I enjoyed learning about number of subject streams – so you will Years 3 and 4 offer one module per • Purchasing Supervision About you and wardrobe carcasses, along Quality Management, Operations experience all aspects of an industrial semester where you choose an area that • Logistics Management with Sliderobes and high quality Modelling, Supply Chain design Are you the type of person who likes being environment over the course. All subjects you find interesting and enjoyable and laminate worktops. and Plant Automation. The course hands on, making decisions, organising are taught on the assumption that you would like to focus on. These options I work alongside a team of is very practical and relevant to the people and making things work better? have never before studied them. include; production managers from areas workplace, and so provides great Do you like the idea of being in charge Business Stream: Subjects include such as Quality Control, Logistics scope for future careers in many of something from start to finish? Do Employee Relations, Human Resource • Entrepreneurship and Maintenance. On a daily basis industries. you enjoy designing creative innovative Management, Financial Accounting and • Environmental Management we strive to deliver key performance Follow-On Study solutions to problems, working in teams Economics. The objective is to provide • Information management indicator of orders “on time in For my Co-op placement, I worked and individually? you with an understanding of the costs • Organisational Psychology Related postgraduate options at UL full” to customers at 98%. I am as a Manufacturing Engineer for Then this programme might suit you. associated with designing and making • Analysis for Business include: responsible for measuring key Stryker Corporation. They are one a product and the laws around treating • MSc in Advanced Materials metrics such as yield, scrap rate of the world’s leading medical employees in the workplace. • MSc in Quality Management Why study Technology By the End of this Course and customer complaints with a device manufacturers. My role • MTech in Computer Aided Product Management at UL? plan to progress to Cost of Quality was in the Acetabular unit which Technology Management Stream: You will have completed a course Design and Supplier Defect Rate. produces replacement hips. On a The BSc. in Technology Management is Subjects include Innovation Management, specifically designed to meet the needs • MSc in Biomedical Engineering I attend daily production meetings, day-to-day basis, my work was very a course unique to UL, offering a mix of Technology Management, Project of industry. You will have experienced a reporting any issues/problems varied; purchasing tools, repairing engineering and business studies subjects. Planning & Automation. In this stream you wide range of subjects and developed from the production floor. My role and adjusting machines, creating It opens up opportunities for you to work in will learn about new product development, a selection of skills to gain employment includes working together with and updating procedures and numerous roles in a wide range of industries. idea generation, managing projects and in many diverse industries. You will have machine operators trying to reduce processes, and generating Dynamic Technology Management has been how products are put together. finished a course which is unique in its mix production waste and increase Control Plans. I was also involved designed and developed in consultation of business and engineering subjects, and efficiency. I am involved in monitoring in various cost-reduction projects. with a panel of leading industrial experts to Quality Management Stream: Subjects one which has a track record of producing critical machines using techniques Apart from the many practical skills ensure that you will have the skills needed include Quality Management, quality graduates. that I learned in the Quality Control I learned, Co-op also gave me a by industry. Measurement Systems, Logistics Systems, module as part of my UL degree in great opportunity to develop skills Service Systems. You will learn how to Technology Management. involving global communications. I You will experience a broad range of measure quality and how to produce Every day is different and brings its also developed a great awareness subjects that will give you a good insight a quality process or product. You will LM063 Online own challenges. I enjoy working with of quality in the medical devices into the workings of modern industry. Due to examine factors such as logistics and various departments and learning industry and in manufacturing the mix of business & engineering subjects, services and see how they can impact on as much as I can each day. I have operations in general. graduates have a strong track record of the quality and cost of the finished item. Course Description found that my UL Cooperative securing employment. All subjects on the Education period in 3rd year is what course are taught as if you have never During the Spring Semester of Year 3 has helped me most when making experienced that subject before, and are and the subsequent summer, a period the change to full time employment. taught through lectures, tutorials and/or of Cooperative Education provides Becoming independent and having Offered jointly by Kemmy Business School practical hands-on sessions. experience of the practice and application responsibilities that impact on and Faculty of Science & Engineering. of Technology Management in a working others has taught me many lessons What you will study environment. Such relevant industrial about the working world. experience has proven very beneficial In this 4 year degree programme you will to students seeking employment after Niall is currently employed as a Want to know more? Go to: study subjects which cover the principles completing their studies. Production Support Manager at www.ul.ie/courses/LM063.html and practice of Technology Management. Tippo International The programme can be divided into a

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A GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

Entering higher education is a significant milestone in anyone’s The Kemmy Business School at UL recently hosted life. Aiming Higher is guide for parents and guardians to support the regional Junior Certificate Business Studies their children in Higher Education choices. Produced by the Co- Op and Careers Division at UL, this booklet will help parents and Awards. Held in conjunction with the BSTAI (Business guardians to give them a practical understanding of the higher Studies Teachers Association of Ireland), over 270 education system in Ireland, and to help them to support their students who received an A in Junior Certificate daughter or son in making informed decisions around third level courses and career choices. Financing third level education and Higher Level Business Studies in 2015 were “jargon-busting” are just some of the areas covered. presented with Certificates of Achievement from The first guide of its kind, Aiming Higher was developed with the Business School. Anna Geary, KBS graduate and input from many individuals and organisations, including GRADUATE PROFILE parents, students, guidance counsellors, the CAO, higher Ireland’s Fittest Family coach, was guest speaker at Sarah Hayes education career advisors, admissions officers and academics. this year’s event, which celebrates the success of 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 schools in the region. A Day in the Life Of……… a Marketing Manager www.ul.ie/careers/aiminghigher Aiming Higher is funded by the Higher Education Authority’s Hyundai Ireland is an Irish owned Strategic Innovation and Development Fund. 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 University of Limerick ensure our national website reflects our current marketing/branding Smarter Travel strategy. I work closely with my team to ensure that the marketing activities of our 32 Hyundai National dealer outlets are managed and Smarter RSA National Cycling Campus supported. Subject to timings Travel Campus Best Campus of new product launches, I meet of the Year of the Year with various motoring journalists Award 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 For all UL travel related information visit: The vision of University of Limerick in advance if it really is for you. ul.ie/gettingaroundcampus Smarter Travel is to create a more Pupils from Ursuline liveable and lovable campus through Secondary School in , Sarah is currently employed as For all queries please email: Search: Co. Tipperary receive their Marketing Manager with Hyundai the development and promotion of Limerick Smarter awards from Dr. Philip Ireland [email protected] sustainable means of travel. Travel O’Regan, Dean of the Kemmy Business School. 152 153 Partying on the Plaza at UL 154 Faculty of Science & Engineering Dámh na hEolaíochta agus Innealtóireachta

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First Year Civil Engineering students UL’s Dr Sarah Hayes with Beth test the structural limits of a bridge and Ailbhe at the launch of the they designed and constructed as SSPC National Crystal Growing part of their Engineering degree competition which involved primary at UL and post primary schools from across Ireland.

Programming robots at UL’s 4th Year Aeronautical Engineering Cybercamp – discover, learn and students take to the skies to launch experience new technology in a fun their DBF - Design Build Fly project and engaging way! www.csis.ul.ie/cybercamp

Image: Sean Curtin Students from St Nessan’s Community College whose winning experiment was launched to the international space station. “The Only Way is Up” competition, run by UL and the first of its kind in Ireland, gives Irish students the opportunity to create real space research.

LM077 Aeronautical Engineering graduate Paul Devaney setting out to conquer the highest mountain on all seven continents as part of the Irish Seven Summits Challenge

156 157 LM058 Bachelor of Science in Financial LM058 Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics Mathematics Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Mhatamaitic Airgeadais Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Mhatamaitic Airgeadais

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Career CAO Points 2015: 440 Applicants are required to hold at A Special Mathematics Examination will Opportunities Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established be offered at UL following the Leaving Leaving Certificate (or an approved Certificate results for those students Careers open to you with a degree in Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six who did not achieve the Mathematics Financial Mathematics include; Dr Alan Hegarty subjects which must include: requirement. Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and • Investment analyst (financial Tel: 00 353 61 202291 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four We welcome applications from mature services) Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must students. Mature applicants must apply • Secondary school maths teacher include Mathematics, Irish or another through the Central Applications Office • Actuarial analyst language, and English. (CAO) by 1 February. • Accountant Admissions: • Risk analyst (insurance) Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, applicants must hold a STUDENT PROFILE • Hedge fund manager GRADUATE PROFILE minimum grade H3 in Mathematics. • Data analyst (bank) Email: [email protected] Ben Savage • Senior business analyst (software Gráinne Kirby www.ul.ie/admissions 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 About you implementations of these model and that is essential for developing stunning campus. Unlike other • To demonstrate the application of Recent graduates have undertaken many varied skills in the areas of a variety of Masters courses in universities, the campus is quite LM058 Online Financial Mathematics is a great mathematics to problems drawn from computing, maths, statistics and Ireland, the UK and US, some with compact and is so picturesque with choice for someone who likes maths industry, commerce and financial finance. The course also helps scholarships. Graduates are also the River Shannon and the and wants to work in the business, services The Student Experience prepare you for your career after involved in doctoral research, some architectural beauty of some of the financial or banking sectors. Business • To provide you, through Cooperative college, no matter what industry supported by MACSI at UL. newer buildings adding to the degrees tend to have very little maths, Education placement, with it is. atmosphere also. so most employers are very keen to hire experience of working in a company graduates with good quantitative skills as or department where your own For my co-op, I recently I am currently working as a Planner well as a financial background. developing skills can be utilised. completed a 7- month internship and Scheduler with Abbot Ireland with Accenture, a worldwide Diagnostics. I am responsible for all Why study Financial What you will study consultancy firm. I was based scheduling activities for all of our Mathematics at UL? in Dublin which is the global large scale manufacturing You will learn about trading, asset headquarters of the company. I operations and am also leading two management and risk analysis of worked in the Analytics department major cost-saving and process Course Description The aims of the degree are to produce complicated financial products while which was the perfect opportunity improvement projects at a site-wide graduates with developed mathematical, at the same time developing solid for me to develop several new skills level. Daily activities include updating statistical and computing skills, and the mathematical skills. Typical modules and prepare myself for work in schedules, sending daily/weekly ability to apply them to the quantitative include; the real world. I also managed to manufacturing reports, running the analysis of industrial, commercial or • Calculus develop a good mix of some basic operations planning meeting and financial business decisions. • Mathematical and Statistical Models of office skills which are essential in dealing with customer orders. Investments every company and can’t be taken The programme also aims to produce • Stochastic Differential Equations for for granted. Gráinne’s tip: graduates with sufficient mathematical, Finance Make sure you really think about statistical and computing skills for them • Numerical Computation I think the facilities provided for what course you want to do in Want to know more? Go to: to undertake postgraduate work in these the course here at UL are excellent. college. It’s important that you have a www.ul.ie/courses/LM058.html or related areas. There are many career opportunities From modern classrooms to the genuine interest in the area and that in financial trading companies, latest technology in the computer you assess the course content to These aims give rise to the following teaching, investment companies, banks, labs, everything is ideal. The KEY FACT ensure it is suited to your abilities. objectives: government financial bodies, actuarial lecturers are very approachable Consider what type of job you and insurance companies, energy and • To provide an education at a suitable also, no matter what the issue. If The aims of the degree are envision yourself in and explore job level in the appropriate branches power companies, agribusinesses etc. you have a strong interest in Maths to produce graduates with opportunities resulting from this type of mathematics, both by exploring or Applied Maths then this course is of degree. and developing standard methods To find out more, email perfect for you. developed mathematical, and techniques with due use of [email protected] statistical and computing Embrace your college experience, mathematical, symbolic and statistical skills, and the ability to apply get involved in clubs and societies, computing packages them to the quantitative try new things and step outside of • To introduce you to state of the art analysis of industrial, your comfort zone – my only regret theory and methodologies in the world from University is that I didn’t do this of pricing of financial products and commercial or financial enough! modelling of markets and the practical business decisions.

158 159 LM063 Bachelor of Science LM063 Bachelor of Science in Technology Management in Technology Management Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i mBainistíocht Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i mBainistíocht Teicneolaíochta Teicneolaíochta

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Career Opportunities CAO Points 2015: 330 Applicants are required to hold at with Chemistry, Engineering, Design and the time of enrolment the established Communication Graphics/Technical Course Length: 4 Years Our graduates have found Leaving Certificate (or an approved Drawing, Technology, Construction employment in healthcare, Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six Studies, Agricultural Science, Biology. pharmaceuticals, medical devices, subjects which must include: Dr Alan Ryan agri-business, electronics and other Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and We welcome applications from mature areas. Tel: 00 353 61 234864 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four students. Mature applicants must apply Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must through the Central Applications Office Previous graduates have been include Mathematics, Irish or another (CAO) by 1 February. appointed to roles such as Manager, language, and English. Admissions: Engineer, Analyst, Supervisor in GRADUATE PROFILE areas like: STUDENT PROFILE Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, applicants must hold an O3/ H7 grade in Mathematics and an O4/H7 Niall Buckley • New Product Development Brian Oakes Email: [email protected] grade in any one of the following: Applied • Supply Chain Management www.ul.ie/admissions Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physics A Day in the Life of ……a Production • Management Engineering This course provides a good mix Support Manager • Quality Management of both practical and project • Manufacturing Engineering work, giving you a platform to Tippo International are • Product Design develop many varied skills in both manufacturers of kitchen cabinet • Service Management engineering and business. Over and wardrobe doors, kitchen • Production Management the years, I enjoyed learning about About you experience all aspects of an industrial Years 3 and 4 offer one module per and wardrobe carcasses, along • Project Management Quality Management, Operations environment over the course. All subjects semester where you choose an area that with Sliderobes and high quality • Purchasing Supervision Modelling, Supply Chain design and Are you the type of person who likes being are taught on the assumption that you you find interesting and enjoyable and laminate worktops. • Logistics Management Plant Automation. The course is hands on, making decisions, organising have never before studied them. would like to focus on. These options I work alongside a team of very practical and relevant to the people and making things work better? include; production managers from areas workplace, and so provides great Do you like the idea of being in charge Business Stream: such as Quality Control, Logistics scope for future careers in many of something from start to finish? Do Subjects include Employee Relations, • Entrepreneurship and Maintenance. On a daily basis industries. you enjoy designing creative innovative Human Resource Management, Financial • Environmental Management we strive to deliver key performance Follow-On Study solutions to problems, working in teams Accounting and Economics. The objective • Information management indicator of orders “on time in For my Co-op placement, I worked and individually? is to provide you with an understanding of • Organisational Psychology full” to customers at 98%. I am Related postgraduate options at UL as a Manufacturing Engineer for Then this programme might suit you. the costs associated with designing and • Analysis for Business responsible for measuring key include: Stryker Corporation. They are one making a product and the laws around metrics such as yield, scrap rate • MSc in Advanced Materials of the world’s leading medical Why study Technology treating employees in the workplace. By the End of this Course and customer complaints with a • MSc in Quality Management device manufacturers. My role Management at UL? plan to progress to Cost of Quality • MTech in Computer Aided Product was in the Acetabular unit which Technology Management Stream: You will have completed a course and Supplier Defect Rate. Design produces replacement hips. On a The BSc. in Technology Management is Subjects include Innovation Management, specifically designed to meet the needs I attend daily production meetings, • MSc in Biomedical Engineering day-to-day basis, my work was very a course unique to UL, offering a mix of Technology Management, Project of industry. You will have experienced a reporting any issues/problems varied; purchasing tools, repairing engineering and business studies subjects. Planning & Automation. In this stream you wide range of subjects and developed from the production floor. My role and adjusting machines, creating It opens up opportunities for you to work in will learn about new product development, a selection of skills to gain employment includes working together with and updating procedures and numerous roles in a wide range of industries. idea generation, managing projects and in many diverse industries. You will have machine operators trying to reduce processes, and generating Dynamic Technology Management has been how products are put together. finished a course which is unique in its mix production waste and increase Control Plans. I was also involved designed and developed in consultation of business and engineering subjects, and efficiency. I am involved in monitoring in various cost-reduction projects. with a panel of leading industrial experts to Quality Management Stream: one which has a track record of producing critical machines using techniques Apart from the many practical skills ensure that you will have the skills needed Subjects include Quality Management, quality graduates. that I learned in the Quality Control I learned, Co-op also gave me a by industry. Measurement Systems, Logistics Systems, module as part of my UL degree in great opportunity to develop skills You will experience a broad range of Service Systems. You will learn how to Technology Management. involving global communications. I subjects that will give you a good insight measure quality and how to produce Every day is different and brings its also developed a great awareness into the workings of modern industry. Due to a quality process or product. You will LM063 Online own challenges. I enjoy working with of quality in the medical devices the mix of business & engineering subjects, examine factors such as logistics and various departments and learning industry and in manufacturing graduates have a strong track record of services and see how they can impact on as much as I can each day. I have operations in general. securing employment. All subjects on the the quality and cost of the finished item. Course Description found that my UL Cooperative course are taught as if you have never Education period in 3rd year is what experienced that subject before, and are During the Spring Semester of Year 3 has helped me most when making taught through lectures, tutorials and/or and the subsequent summer, a period the change to full time employment. practical hands-on sessions. of Cooperative Education provides Becoming independent and having Offered jointly by Kemmy experience of the practice and application responsibilities that impact on Business School and What you will study of Technology Management in a working others has taught me many lessons Faculty of Science & environment. Such relevant industrial about the working world. Engineering. In this 4 year degree programme you will experience has proven very beneficial study subjects which cover the principles to students seeking employment after Niall is currently employed as a Want to know more? Go to: and practice of Technology Management. completing their studies. Production Support Manager at www.ul.ie/courses/LM063.html The programme can be divided into a Tippo International number of subject streams – so you will

160 161 LM068 Bachelor of Science in Food Science LM068 Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Health and Health Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i mBia-Eolaíocht Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i mBia-Eolaíocht agus Sláinte agus Sláinte

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CAO Points 2015: 450 Applicants are required to hold at OR grade O3/H7 grade in Mathematics Course Length: 4 Years 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 Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Prof. Dick FitzGerald subjects which must include: Biology, Agricultural Science. Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Tel: 00 353 61 202598 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four A Special Mathematics Examination will Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must be offered at UL following the Leaving include Mathematics, Irish or another Certificate results for those students language, and English. who did not achieve the Mathematics Admissions: requirement. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, applicants must hold a H4 GRADUATE PROFILE grade in Mathematics and a grade O6/ We welcome applications from mature Email: [email protected] H7 in any one of the following: Physics, students. Mature applicants must apply Lorraine Stone www.ul.ie/admissions Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, through the Central Applications Office Engineering, Design & Communication (CAO) by 1 February. A day in the Life of an R&D Graphics/Technical Drawing, Technology, Technologist Agricultural Science, Biology. 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 Why study Food Science and • Project management year three and the subsequent Summer, Health at UL? industrialisation and product • Human nutrition a period of Cooperative Education launch. The role also involves This B.Sc. programme in Food Science • Public health nutrition provides industrial work experience in a dealing with stakeholders and and Health prepares graduates for • Advanced nutrient metabolism food enterprise. global markets in the development careers in Ireland’s largest industry. • Human physiology of new products within safety, About 40,000 people are employed in • Food biotechnology To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/~ls regulatory and market specific the food industry which generates an Outside of the food sector, non-food uses requirements. Innovation and idea annual gross output of approximately of existing and new raw materials are generation are key activities as well Career €15.6 billion. The Government has also considered. as keeping on top of industry trends targeted the food sector as being of including new launches. It is a This programme Opportunities great strategic importance, capable of “ What you will study challenging job, which requires both generating considerably more wealth creativity and logic. combines the study Careers open to you with a degree in and employment. Since there is a direct The programme is four years in duration. My degree at UL prepared me for Food Science and Health include; link between diet and health, consumers The course starts with basic science, my career by providing me with of nutrition, human • Food Scientist/Technologist are becoming more health conscious and developing key areas such as chemistry, LM068 Online a strong scientific base, skills in physiology and diet- • Dairy Industry Scientist are demanding higher quality foods that biochemistry and microbiology, human independent project work and • Quality Assurance manager maintain health and prevent disease. nutrition and physiology, together with The Student Experience a fantastic opportunity to build health relationships • Brewer introductory food science and health. real world experience through • Environmental Health Officer This Food Science and Health degree the Co-Operative Education work with classical programme has been developed to meet In the third and fourth years there is a placement scheme. UL Food Science and Health these needs among consumers, the series of modules dealing with; food science and graduates find employment in a food industry, academic and research • Health and Food Lorraine’s tip: diverse range of key roles in areas organisations, and government agencies. • Food Chemistry Make sure you enjoy and are technology. such as; You will find the study of Food Science • Food Processing and Process passionate about the subject area • Food Microbiology and Health challenging and rewarding. Engineering you choose to study. Try to get • New Product Development This degree programme will combine the • Food Quality and Food Microbiology relevant work experience wherever • Process Development study of nutrition, human physiology and • Food Ingredients you can as it will strengthen the • Technical Management diet-health relationships with classical • Food Biotechnology Course Description knowledge and understanding you • Food Ingredients food science and technology. are building up in your coursework. • Food Safety There are also elective modules in; Enjoy the great facilities, clubs and • Ready-to-use Foods This broad-based degree programme • Business Consulting societies that UL has to offer - they KEY FACT • Functional Foods/Nutraceuticals covers such topics as: • Waste Management are second to none and you will • Food science and technology • Exercise and Health make life-long friends. This degree programme Outside of industry, career • Food quality • Accounting will combine the study of opportunities arise in the public • Food ingredients Lorraine is currently employed service and with regulatory agencies. • Food chemistry A project which is undertaken throughout nutrition, human physiology The programme also prepares as a Research & Development and diet-health relationships • Food microbiology the final year allows the in-depth analysis Technologist with Wyeth Nutrition graduates for postgraduate • Diet and health of a relevant topic that gives you the Want to know more? Go to: (Nestlé Research). with classical food science academic research. • Food processing opportunity to carry out independent www.ul.ie/courses/LM068.html and technology. • Food safety research. During the Spring Semester of

162 163 LM076 Bachelor of Science LM076 Bachelor of Science in Product Design and Technology in Product Design and Technology Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i nDearadh Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i nDearadh & i dTeicneolaíocht Táirgí & i dTeicneolaíocht Táirgí

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS What you will study The course is divided up into eight Career semesters. Each semester comprises CAO Points 2015: 415 Applicants are required to hold at Engineering, Design & Communication a mix of studio based projects to Opportunities Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established Graphics/Technical Drawing, Technology, encourage “learning by doing” and Leaving Certificate (or an approved Construction Studies, Agricultural technical subjects. The first year Career opportunities for Product Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six Science, Biology. design studio focuses on teaching key Design and Technology graduates Dr Muireann McMahon subjects which must include: design skills and building technical will be in roles such as Design Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and A Special Mathematics Examination will understanding. Over six 4-week projects Consultant, In-House Designer, Tel: 00 353 61 213580 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four be offered at UL following the Leaving you will work through design briefs that Manufacturing Technologist with Email: H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must Certificate results for those students develop your skills in 2D and 3D drawing, design capability or Designer with [email protected] include Mathematics, Irish or another who did not achieve the Mathematics model-making and visualisation. Outside technological capability, and in such language, and English. requirement. the studio you will take modules in varied areas like: various subjects such as engineering Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold a We welcome applications from mature science, electro-technology, materials, GRADUATE PROFILE • Consumer Products minimum grade O3/H7 in Mathematics students. Mature applicants must apply design mechanics, manufacturing • Medical Devices Tel: 00 353 61 202015 and grade O4/H7 in any one of the through the Central Applications Office technology etc. Kate Corish • Mobile and Assistive Technologies Email: [email protected] following: Applied Mathematics, Physics, (CAO) by 1 February. • Packaging and Display www.ul.ie/admissions Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Art, In year two the design studio introduces Since graduating from this course • Furniture you to the tools, techniques and methods I have been working as an R&D • User Experience Design applicable to effective problem solving. Design Engineer for one of the • Computer Aided Design The projects are challenging and fun, world’s largest medical device • Design Engineering ranging from self-propelled go-carts companies. I’m based in the • Toys and Entertainment to toys and rehabilitation devices. structural heart division where we • Sports and Lifestyle Equipment About you Why study Product Design and Year 2 also sees the introduction of work on heart valve replacement • Environmental Design Technology at UL? Computer Aided Design and Digital systems. I have been nominated • Design for Social Impact KEY FACT Are you a dreamer, a thinker and a Visual Communication. The module on by my company for the Graduate • Transport problem solver? Do you like a creative contemporary design culture includes • Interactive Media • Practical project-based learning Employee of the Year award. It is the aim of the course challenge? Would you enjoy making field trips in Ireland and internationally. • Purpose built studios, workshops & things that improve the quality of Modules in Ergonomics, Usability and PD+T graduates have followed to educate you as a computer labs During my time in UL, my Final Year peoples lives? Then product design and Materials complement the Design Studio careers in a wide variety of fields designer with advanced • Links with leading industry partners Project (FYP) won two national technology might be the course for you. classes. including in-house designers • Tutors with design experience awards. The PD&T degree gave me technological and for manufacturing companies, • Internationally recognised degree so much of the practical skills I use manufacturing knowledge In semester one of year three you will be contractors undertaking What is product design and - accredited by the Institution of on a daily basis. After graduation, and understanding working with industry and community commissioned work and more technology? Engineering Designers, UK. this course gives you a useful and partners on ‘live’ project briefs. These recently, they have been snapped up • Visiting lecturers, masterclasses and real world approach to problem In recent years industry and society projects will bring you through the entire by bio-medical design companies field trips solving, engineering and design by are recognising the positive impact design process from early research and where they have been at the cutting • Design competitions using practical tools and skills that design can have on both business and conceptualisation to final design and edge of new surgical instrument • Co-Operative Education are recognised as the standard in people. Understanding user’s needs is design for manufacture. In semester design. • Study Abroad opportunities industry today. LM076 Online central to the UL design philosophy; two you will undertake an industrial • Be part of the ‘Design at UL’ community we combine this with knowledge of placement (Co-Op internship) or a • Build your own future through your final technology, materials and manufacturing period of study abroad in a European or The Student Experience year design project to ensure products are realisable and international university. Our international useful. PDT will bring you through a The course will develop your skills in partners include universities in Finland, thinking process in creative design where design to allow you to plot your own Hungary, The Netherlands, Romania, US, Follow-On Study human-focused research helps to reveal future career through creative thinking New Zealand and Singapore. unmet needs and leads to ideas that processes. You will learn to research Our PDT Graduates have excellent are tested, developed and brought to and understand user behaviours so you In year four you will undertake an creative skills, a capacity for life through sketching, model-making, can provide them with the products and individual major design project of your innovation and deep technical computer aided design and cutting edge services that best suit their needs. choosing. The topics usually stem from knowledge which could lead to manufacturing techniques. your own experience or an opportunity research opportunities with our Through your four years of design you’ve identified. The “Design@UL” Design Factors research group or for Course Description Our strong links with industry and education you will design products annual showcase is open to family and start-up support with UL’s NEXUS community partners brings a real-world and services across a broad range of friends as well as industry luminaries who Innovation Centre. Graduates might focus that reflects professional design themes and subjects including future will be invited to view our newest crop of also opt for postgraduate study in practice and helps designers build strong technologies, healthcare and well-being, creative graduates. related UL courses such as: portfolios which strengthen their job consumer electronics, sustainability • MTech in Computer Aided Product prospects. The products that UL students and social impact, and user experience. To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/dmt Design Engineering Product Design student Darren design are many and varied and include Our creative and technical staff will • MSc. in Marketing, Consumption Lehane pictured with his invention medical devices, furniture, transport teach you how to combine imagination and Society - Nutria. The revolutionary new vehicles, consumer goods and services, with practical skills and cutting edge tube feeding system is for patients household items, communication technologies to innovate, create and who cannot ingest food normally. technologies, display systems, sports embody your design ideas. Where else Want to know more? Go to: Darren’s invention won the Irish leg of equipment and anything else they can can you design and build the future as www.ul.ie/courses/LM076.html the 2014 James Dyson Award. imagine. you see it?

164 165 LM077 Bachelor of Engineering LM077 Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Innealtóireacht Aerloingseoireachta in Innealtóireacht Aerloingseoireachta

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Career Opportunities processes into some form of rational control. It has provided CAO Points 2015: 460 Applicants are required to hold at Design & Communication Graphics/ Our graduates have reached the me with the opportunity to be Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established Technical Drawing, Technology, Biology, highest echelons of the industry and considered highly employable in Leaving Certificate (or an approved Agricultural Science, Construction both the business and engineering Course Contact: include Boeing Engineer of the Year equivalent) with a minimum of six Studies. 2011, Wing Architect for the Airbus industries. Dr Ronan O’Higgins subjects which must include: A350, the Rolls Royce Customer Fleet Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and A Special Mathematics Examination will In the 3rd year of my UL degree, Tel: 00 353 61 234942 Director, Aviation Authority Inspectors, Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four be offered at UL following the Leaving Commercial Pilots, Air Force Pilots, I went on Erasmus to Georgia Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must Certificate results for those students Flight Instructors, Chief Engineers, Institute of Technology in the US. include Mathematics, Irish or another who did not achieve the Mathematics Aerodynamicist for the Lotus Formula The modules I studied included language, and English. requirement. Jet and Rocket Propulsion and Admissions: 1 team, Energy Recovery Systems Engineer for Mercedes Formula Aerospace Vehicle Performance. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, applicants must hold a We welcome applications from mature 1 engines, and many, many more This differed from UL in that I minimum grade H4 in Mathematics and students. Mature applicants must apply STUDENT PROFILE gained an insight into the military, Email: [email protected] people in highly senior roles. Some of grade O6/H7 in any one of the following: through the Central Applications Office the areas our graduates are currently Jonathan Struthers space and rotorcraft (Helicopter) www.ul.ie/admissions Applied Maths, Physics, Chemistry, (CAO) by 1 February. pursuing careers in are: sectors of the engineering industry. Physics with Chemistry, Engineering, The experience really cemented • Aircraft Aerodynamic Design and UL is the only institute in the State my enthusiasm and my skills Analysis which offers a fully accredited as a prospecting Engineer and • Aircraft Structural Design and degree in Aeronautical Engineering. challenged me to new levels. About you appropriate industrial environment. The prestigious aerospace companies such as Analysis UL has some of the best facilities course provides a broad and practical Boeing and Airbus. • Aircraft Engine Design and Analysis in the country for studying I undertook my Co-Op with If you like science, and its application to programme of study, which gives you a During the third and final years, all • Aircraft Manufacturing Aeronautical Engineering including AWAS Aviation Leasing, a Dublin- solve real world problems, then engineering good understanding of aircraft design, students study fundamental aeronautical • Aircraft Leasing and Financial wind tunnels, composite material based aircraft leasing company may be for you. If you are also enticed by aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, engineering subjects such as: Services processing facilities, a flight which provides more than 300 the thought of working in the exciting field control, materials, avionics, business and • Flight Mechanics • Aircraft Engine Maintenance simulator, etc. commercial aircraft to over 100 of aeronautics, then you should almost maintenance, and enables you to work in all • Aircraft Design • Computer Aided Engineering of the largest airlines in the world. certainly choose Aeronautical Engineering sectors of the aerospace industry. • Aircraft Stability and Control Software Development The course is challenging and Thanks to the UL Co-Op program, at UL. The programme is fully ECTS (European • Aircraft Propulsion • Pneumatics and Cabin Systems thought-provoking. It will enable the experiences I gained during my Credit Transfer System) compliant, allowing • Aircraft Structures • Aircraft Flight Testing you to develop a naturally time at AWAS have provided me Why study Aeronautical student mobility across Europe. In addition, • Flight Simulator Design analytical approach to thinking, with an excellent beginning to my Engineering at UL? students wishing to transfer from Level 6 or The Flight Mechanics module deserves • Industrial Fluid Flow Simulation and will give you the mathematical professional career by allowing me Level 7 Engineering programmes can gain special mention as the laboratory element • Automobile Aerodynamic and tools to break down physical to engage with some of the biggest The Aeronautical Engineering course at access into the second or third year of the of this course is conducted in-flight. A Structural Analysis names in the aviation industry from UL is your gateway into the hugely exciting programme. series of flight exercises are carried out around the world. aerospace industry. This elite course is over the course of a week, in a twin engine You should also note that a degree in one of the most respected in Europe, and The first year is identical to the programmes turbo-prop aircraft, in which students aeronautical engineering does not tie is supported by outstanding facilities, in Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical are provided with individual consoles for you to the aerospace industry. Some including wind tunnels and composites Engineering, allowing students to transfer monitoring the aircraft’s performance. of our graduates have chosen to take LM077 Online manufacturing equipment. Right now, between these programmes if desired, up jobs in fields such as biomedical job prospects have never been brighter depending on the availability of places. A highlight of fourth year is the Aircraft engineering, mechanical engineering, The Student Experience for Aerospace Engineers, with a major Design module, run over two semesters, materials science, and even finance. shortage in Europe. More than 70% of our The first two years provide you with a in which the students Design, Build and graduates work in the Aerospace industry foundation in the fundamental engineering Fly a model aircraft that has to satisfy and 63% live in the Republic of Ireland (see disciplines, and subjects taught include: specifications set annually by the American results of our major graduate survey at • Avionics Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics www.mae.ul.ie). • Air Transportation Management (AIAA). For videos of previous designs check • Mathematics out YouTube (search for “UL DBF”). Follow-On Study The course is accredited by Engineers • Thermodynamics UL’s one year M.Eng. in Aeronautical Ireland and is the only NFQ Level 8 degree • Materials Science Engineering will enhance students’ course in Aeronautical Engineering in • Introduction to Engineering KEY FACT knowledge and capabilities in key the Republic of Ireland. In 3rd year, top- • Production Technology areas of aeronautical technology. Course Description performing students can spend a semester • Aerodynamics Since 2013, education to masters at the world-renowned Embry-Riddle • Aircraft Maintenance This elite course is supported level is a requirement for the Aeronautical University in Florida, USA, • Engineering Mechanics by outstanding facilities and attainment of Chartered Engineer or at Georgia Institute of Technology in • CAD (Computer Aided Design) is one of the most respected in Students of Aeronautical Engineering Status in Ireland. Research Atlanta, USA which is currently ranked in • Fluid Mechanics at UL prepare to launch the Cessna- Europe. Our graduates have opportunities to masters or the top 5 US engineering schools. • Electrical Engineering styled remote controlled aircraft reached the highest echelons doctoral level are also available, • Chemistry which they designed and built. of the Aerospace industry and UL has strong, funded research What you will study programmes in a number of The eight-month industry placement occurs and job prospects have never aerospace disciplines. The programme is of four years duration, at the end of year two. The University has been brighter for Aerospace To find out more, go to Want to know more? Go to: and includes an eight month period links throughout the aviation industry, Engineers. www.mabe.ul.ie www.ul.ie/courses/LM077.html of Cooperative Education spent in an which has enabled students to be placed in

166 167 LM082 Bachelor of Science in Construction LM082 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Engineering Management and Engineering Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i mBainistíocht agus in Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i mBainistíocht agus in Innealtóireacht Foirgníochta Innealtóireacht Foirgníochta

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CAO Points 2015: 350 Applicants are required to hold at Exemptions: NFQ (National Framework Careers open to you with a degree Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established of Qualifications) Level 7 holders in in Construction Management and Leaving Certificate (or an approved Construction or Building Management, Engineering include roles in; Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six of 3 years duration, passed with credit Dr. Jim Bradley subjects which must include: or distinction, will be considered for • Construction Engineering Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and exemption from the first two years of the • Construction Management Tel: 00 353 61 202141 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four degree programme. • Facilities Management Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must • Property Development include Mathematics, Irish or another A Special Mathematics Examination will • Estimating and Costing language, and English. be offered at UL following the Leaving • Project Management Admissions: Certificate results for those students • Construction Research Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, applicants must hold a who did not achieve the Mathematics STUDENT PROFILE minimum grade O3/H7 in Mathematics requirement. The construction manager plays Email: [email protected] and grade O4/H7 in any one of the a pivotal role in overseeing a Fintan Meehan www.ul.ie/admissions following: Applied Mathematics, Physics, We welcome applications from mature construction project from inception Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, students. Mature applicants must apply to completion. UL’s programme In school, I found Construction Engineering, Design & Communication through the Central Applications Office equips graduates with broad skills Studies and Technical Graphics Graphics/Technical Drawing, Technology, (CAO) by 1 February. in construction techniques, planning particularly interesting so I decided Construction Studies, Agricultural & control and management. The to pursue a course that suited Science, Biology. diversity of the programme prepares my interests. Following careful construction managers to lead consideration, I felt Construction projects of immense complexity Management and Engineering was in an exciting and rewarding the best option for me. My decision profession. to choose UL was influenced by the fantastic facilities within the The University of Limerick’s University and its reputation of Construction Management and producing so many successful Engineering programme is the first, graduates. and currently only, Irish University Why study Construction between the end of the first semester in The second semester of year 3 and accredited by the Chartered The most influential aspect of Management and Engineering Year 3 and the start of Year 4. summer period CoOp experience will Institute of Building (CIOB.) The choosing this University was the at UL? allow you the opportunity to practice all CIOB is the international voice of availability of coop education In Year 1 of the programme you will or some of the key skills you have learned, construction management with whereby I will be able to get pre- 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 47,000 members worldwide, and graduation hands-on experience the skills to take projects from design Mathematics and Science, and an Final Year Project. represents skilled construction within the construction industry. to reality. The course will provide you introduction to Materials, Design, managers and professionals This opportunity will reinforce with a broadly based management and Construction Technology, Economics Year 4 completes the suite of involved in the total building what I am learning in lectures technological education so that you are and Graphic Communication skills. You Construction Technology and Building process. It has granted Accredited and laboratories and help me to LM082 Online capable of recognising, evaluating and will develop key skills in writing, data Services modules. The module Centre Status upon UL’s Department ‘hit the ground running’ when I solving constructional and business analysis, project planning and Building Procurement and Contracting 2 of Civil Engineering and Materials graduate. It also gives me a great The Student Experience problems associated with building and Information Modelling (BIM). introduces you to the legislative and Science, and has accredited this chance to make an impression civil engineering projects. contractual constraints and obligations BSc in Construction Management on my employers thereby Year 2 develops modules in Construction that you will meet in construction and Engineering honours degree creating invaluable employment The course will teach you how to Technology and CAD. The study of projects. Financial Accounting teaches programme. opportunities following graduation. adapt to technological change in Structural Mechanics gives you a you the key elements necessary for the I would strongly recommend a competitive industrial climate. foundation for the later module in financial control of projects/business. A Chartered Member status of the Construction Management and Managing construction projects structural design. The first module module in Project Planning and Control CIOB is recognised internationally Engineering and indeed UL itself to requires a high level of organization, in Building Services will teach you pulls together all aspects of the course so within the construction industry. all prospective students. both commercially and technologically. how to deliver sustainable building that all elements of the management of This accreditation is of immense Construction management prepares services. You will also learn about Land construction projects are understood. value to our students and graduates you to systematically plan, organise Surveying which is an important tool for of Construction Management and Course Description and manage resources such as finance, measurement control in construction. A Your final year project over the last two Engineering, and particularly so labour, plant and materials. Construction module in Employee Regulations gives an semesters will encourage you in self to those working abroad, where KEY FACT engineering gives you the skills necessary insight into personnel management skills. directed learning, in identifying and their academic qualification is now to implement processes and methods resolving a complex construction-related formally recognised as being of the This course will provide of construction to produce a quality In Year 3, modules in Building Production problem. For many students, the initiative highest international standard. you with an internationally building in an efficient and safe manner. and Building & Construction Regulations for their project arises during work recognised qualification will teach you a range of skills that placement; for others, it is a subject that that is accredited by the What you will study will prove useful during your CoOp they have a passion for. placement the following semester. The Chartered Institute of The course is of four years duration module in Structural Design gives you an To find out more, go to www.cems.ul.ie Building, the global body for Want to know more? Go to: with an 8 month cooperative education understanding of design and involves you construction management. www.ul.ie/courses/LM082.html experience in an industrial placement in material selection and calculations.

168 169 LM093 Bachelor of Science in Equine Science LM093 Bachelor of Science in Equine Science Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Each-Eolaíocht Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Each-Eolaíocht

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CAO Points 2015: 360 Applicants are required to hold at Engineering, Design & Communication Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established Graphics/Technical Drawing, Technology, Leaving Certificate (or an approved Biology, Agricultural Science. Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six Bridget Younge subjects which must include: It is desirable that candidates applying Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and for this programme should have a Tel: 00 353 61 213477 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four reasonable level of competency in horse Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must riding and/or have experience of working include Mathematics, Irish or another with horses. language, and English. Admissions: A Special Mathematics Examination will Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Note: Grade F6 in Foundation be offered at UL following the Leaving GRADUATE PROFILE Mathematics also satisfies the minimum Certificate results for those students Email: [email protected] entry requirements. Foundation Maths is who did not achieve the Mathematics Declan Ryan www.ul.ie/admissions not reckonable for scoring purposes. requirement. We welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants I was involved in horse racing In addition applicants must hold a H4 must apply through the Central before choosing the Equine grade in one of the following: Physics, Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February. Science course at UL. The Equine Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Science Degree provided me with a wealth of learning relevant to the equine industry and with it, the opportunities to gain practical About you What you will study related enterprise. This work placement experience and make contacts will give you the opportunity to exploit within the industry. 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 The course provided me with by the business and science behind the All students undertake common modules gaining professional experience of the the science behind the practical horse industry, then this programme for the first two years providing a strong industry. In year four all students conduct aspects of the horse. I chose the might suit you. base in science. You will take modules a research project on some aspect of the business management option in Anatomy and Physiology, Feeding horse industry. and it provided me with the skills Why study Equine Science at UL? and Behaviour, Reproduction, Health needed to start an enterprise as and Disease, and Nutrition. In addition, Throughout the programme, you a racehorse trainer. During the The four year B.Sc. degree in Equine a strong base in business is established will be brought into contact with the programme I spent a full summer Science provides students, who wish to with modules in Economics, Marketing industry, through visits to centres of period at Coolmore‘s Ashford Stud follow a professional career in the horse and Accounting. excellence, through participation in in Kentucky. 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 During my coop placement I spent knowledge and skills. This programme, the first two years. These modules involve handling and riding horses. 6 months working with racehorse LM093 Online Career Opportunities unique in Europe, has been developed horse riding and hands-on working with trainer Jessica Harrington and 2 months working at Del Mar because of the economic importance of horses. To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/~ls The Student Experience Graduates from this programme may the horse and related industries and the racetrack in California. While choose from a wide variety of career consequential need to produce highly In the third year of the programme you on placement at Del Mar, I met opportunities in areas such as: qualified personnel with the specialised will select one of the major professional Breeders’ Cup winning trainer Bruce knowledge to exploit the potential of options- Equine Business Management Headley, and I am now currently • Equine Enterprise Management these industries. or Equitation. The Equine Business working with Bruce at Santa Anita (Stud Farms, Show Jumping Yards, Management option offers modules in in California. After this year in Racing Yards, Equestrian Centres) The overall aim of the programme Enterprise Formation and Development, California, I plan to return to Ireland • Leisure, Recreation and Tourism is to equip you with degree level Principles of Risk Management, Business to set up a training yard and take based on Equine activities competence in the disciplines of Equine Consulting and Strategic Management. KEY FACT out a licence to become a National • Equestrian Marketing and Sales Science and a choice of professional Hunt trainer. • Equine related service industry studies in either Equitation* or Equine With this option, you can also choose The overall aim of the Course Description (food supply, equipment Business Management. Graduates to undertake the study of a language manufacturing, laboratory of the programme contribute to the selected from Spanish, French, German programme is to equip servicing, management continued development of the horse or Japanese. The Equitation option you with degree level information) industry through the application of their offers modules in the Young Horse, competence in the • Equine Research and knowledge, skills and research in Science, Equestrian Facilities, Performance Rider disciplines of Equine Development Equitation and Business Management. Development and Training and Managing Sciences and a choice of • Sports Journalism the Performance Horse. • Equine related organisations, * Entry to the Equitation Science option professional studies in either including state and semi-state is dependent on achieving a satisfactory All students undertake an eight month the disciplines of Equitation • Self employment in the horse standard in Equitation Science over the Cooperative Education placement, or Equine Business Want to know more? Go to: industry first two years. either at home or abroad, in an equine or Management. www.ul.ie/courses/LM093.html • Postgraduate studies

170 171 LM099 Bachelor of Architecture LM099 Bachelor of Architecture Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ailtireachta Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Ailtireachta

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Career CAO Points 2015: 390+portfolio Applicants are required to hold at printmaking, textiles, dress or clothes Opportunities Course Length: 5 Years the time of enrolment the established making, sculpture, computer game Leaving Certificate (or an approved design, or any other visual media that Careers open to you with a degree Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six demonstrate an interest, experience, and in Architecture include; Peter Carroll subjects which must include: aptitude in creative and graphic areas. • Architect (private practice and Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and local authority) Tel: 00 353 61 213438 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four For further information on the portfolio • Landscape Architect Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must requirement, please contact the • Architecture Critic/Writer include Mathematics, Irish or another Admissions Office 061-202015, or the • Tutor/Lecturer in Architecture language, and English. School of Architecture 061-213438. • Academic Researcher Admissions: • Model Maker Tel: 00 353 61 202015 All applicants for the Architecture A Special Mathematics Examination will • Historical Buildings Consultant/ Degree must submit a Portfolio of be offered at UL following the Leaving STUDENT PROFILE Conservation Officer Email: [email protected] personal work. The portfolio should Certificate results for those students www.ul.ie/admissions demonstrate the candidate’s interest who did not achieve the Mathematics Martin Lennon As a graduate of this course, and motivation for studying architecture requirement. you will be in a position to start and how work experiences to date The first day I arrived at our SAUL working in an architect’s office. supports this motivation. Suitable Applications are particularly welcome (School of Architecture UL) studio This is the path followed by most areas for the portfolio presentation from mature candidates (at least 23 I sensed I would enjoy my time in graduates. However, architecture are drawing, painting, graphics, years of age on the 1st of January of year Architecture School. The Studio studies are broad, encompassing “Everything, photography, woodworking, ceramics, of enrolment). Mature applicants must embodies everything that the technical skills, design, art, history sketchbooks, design journal illustrating apply through the Central Applications school and the education stand for. and presentation skills and some influencing the way the design process followed in a project, Office (CAO) by 1 February. 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, place where the study of architecture including conceptualising and designing, Within the studio there are always and writing, or pursue further About you is undertaken with passion and problem solving and working with other lectures and tutorials taking place, studies. landscaped, and inventiveness, an open and transparent people. however the essence of what our If you are a person that combines society of mobile thinkers. The School education here is about, lies in The Building Control Act 2007 maintained, belongs creative imagination and analytical of Architecture teaches an architecture To find out more, go to the conversations and debate introduced registration for to the domain of the rigour; if you are a good observer; and that is integrated with Environmental www.ul.ie/architecture (sometimes heated!) that occurs architects in the Republic of Ireland, if you are inspired by the prospect of and Structural engineering, as disciplines alongside our timetable. All the The Royal Institute of Architects architects. changing the world we live in, then that set us free from the limitations of our architecture students, from freshers of Ireland (RIAI) maintains the UL’s problem-oriented approach to own knowledge and help us to achieve to 5th year, working in the same professional register – “The best architecture may just be right for you. a balance with the environment by space really solidifies the school’s way to qualify as an architect Architecture requires a lot of dedication, focusing human abilities. LM099 Online diverse social atmosphere - I find eligible for RIAI Membership and UAI Charter on and is a very hands-on course that relies that we learn from each other as admission to the Register for Architectural on constructional understanding, based What you will study The Student Experience much as we do from our lecturers! Architects is to get a degree from a on lots of model making and material recognised school of architecture, Education experiments. Training as an architect is engaging in I have had an incredibly wholesome followed by two years of approved a process of ‘learning by doing’ with the experience here and have always practical experience, and Why study Architecture at UL? course curriculum structured around felt encouraged to explore and to an examination in professional the design studio. The design studio is test things. After 3rd year I decided practice. The School of Architecture at the a creative laboratory where learning is to take a year off from school Recognised degree courses in University of Limerick offers a 5-year developed through experimentation and and gain some experience within architecture take five years of full- undergraduate degree in architecture. reflection. Woven into the design studio a practice. I travelled to Sydney time study. Many students take a The objective of the School is to will be courses of study in structures Australia and worked for 6 months year out for practical experience KEY FACT educate architects with a strong set of (structural engineering), environmental as an architectural assistant. between the third and fourth years. Architecture requires a lot of integrated skills, balanced with a clear science (environmental engineering), Course Description Personally I feel it was really So the whole process, from start understanding of the environment - history (of architecture, society, beneficial to pause academically to full professional qualification, dedication, and is a very built, existing and imagined - and vital technology), and philosophy, sociology, and further my education through generally takes seven to nine years.” hands-on course that to professional practice. The Royal law and management (professional a practice and through travel also. – Refer to the RIAI website www.riai. relies on constructional Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) practice). The experience away has allowed ie for further details. understanding, with lots of has awarded full accreditation to the me to return to SAUL with a fresh architecture programme at UL. Studying The course is designed to equip you rigour and renewed confidence! model making and material architecture in an accredited programme with a broad range of skills fundamental experiments. 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

172 173 LM115 Bachelor of Engineering in LM115 Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireacht in Innealtóireacht Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireacht in Innealtóireacht Cheimiceach agus Bhithcheimiceach Cheimiceach agus Bhithcheimiceach

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CAO Points 2015: 455 Applicants are required to hold at Applications are welcome from transferees Opportunities You can further develop your Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established with NFQ (National Framework of competence by undertaking Leaving Certificate (or an approved Qualifications) Level 7 awards. Suitably Graduates may enter careers as postgraduate research studies here Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six qualified students may be offered professional engineers with any in UL. Dr. Witold Kwapinski subjects which must include: exemptions from years 1 and/or 2. company, enterprise or institution Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and involved with the practical Tel: 00 353 61 234935 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four A Special Mathematics Examination will application, development, research, Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must be offered at UL following the Leaving manufacture of products, or include Mathematics, Irish or another Certificate results for those students provision of services that involve language, and English. who did not achieve the Mathematics chemical or biochemical reactions Admissions: requirement. and processes. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, applicants must hold a STUDENT PROFILE minimum grade H4 in Mathematics and We welcome applications from mature Typical career areas might include; Email: [email protected] a grade O6/H7 in any one of the following: students. Mature applicants must apply Alison Loughran • Pharmaceutical/drug manufacture www.ul.ie/admissions Applied Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Physics through the Central Applications Office • Mineral extraction with Chemistry, Design & Communication (CAO) by 1 February. In school my favourite subject was • Petro and Agro-chemicals Graphics/Technical Drawing, Engineering, maths, with chemistry and biology • Food/Beverage production Technology, Agricultural Science, Biology. 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 production About you He really simplified what a chemical important, sustainable industries and biochemical engineer. As well as rigorous engineer does; A chemist creates a • Processing of fine and heavy businesses within both the Irish and training in mathematics, process recipe for something on lab scale, chemicals Are you a person who: global economies. Such enterprises engineering, computation methods, while a chemical engineer takes this • Chemical energy conversion • Is interested in pursuing a career that include: biopharmaceuticals, fuels, chemistry, biochemistry, and physics, recipe, and must make the same systems can really make a practical contribution chemicals, and drug manufacture, closely allied subjects are also studied, compound on large scale. to helping people and society, e.g. energy production, food and beverage including bioprocess engineering, the production of new drugs to fight processing, environmental waste engineering materials and process The course itself is quite challenging disease, developing realistic ways remediation, and electronic component design methods. but that was something that for sustainable energy generation, manufacture. The Irish pharmaceutical, attracted me from the beginning. providing efficient technologies for chemical and biochemical industries Beginning in year 2 and continuing We cover some general areas like combating climate change? have been primarily responsible for throughout year 3, you will gain engineering maths, physics and • Enjoys the challenges of solving applied the recent consistent increases in the knowledge in fluid mechanics and heat chemistry while the more specialised problems and applying your analytical national export performance, proving transfer, reaction engineering and mass topics include fluid mechanics and skills to finding innovative solutions? these sectors to be stable and resilient, transfer separation. The programme heat transfer, phase equilibria, mass • Has a flair for science and technology even in harsh economic conditions. also offers some advanced-level transfer separations, pharmaceutical LM0115 Online and wishes to put these talents to good modules in the areas of pharmaceutical formulation etc. The final year then use? In all of these areas, the chemical/ manufacture, formulation and has an individual research project The Student Experience biochemical engineer is of key sustainable methods for energy and fuel and a group design project. If so, this may be the programme for you. importance both in the design and production. In year 3 you will take part operation of the processing systems, and in Cooperative Education placement - a I completed my Co-Op work The B.E. (Hons.) Chemical & in the development and manufacture training period of up to 9 months where placement in Analog Devices, Biochemical Engineering provides an of novel products. The IChemE you will work as a chemical/biochemical Limerick for 8 months. I worked on interesting, intellectually challenging, accreditation ensures international engineer on one or more project-related a team in the diffusion/strip work and educationally rigorous degree professional recognition for graduates of tasks within a company, enterprise or centre. I was also given individual KEY FACT programme that leads to a professionally the degree. institution. tasks and projects which included recognised qualification as the degree is carrying out checks on new tools, The chemical/biochemical accredited by the Institution of Chemical In year 4 you will undertake a design What you will study data collection for tools not yet engineer is of key Engineers (IChemE), leading to good project, in which you will work as part of automated and working with the Course Description employment prospects in any of a variety This four year honours degree a team to carry out the comprehensive manufacturing staff in a cleanroom importance both in the of stable, sustainable, well-paid careers. programme comprises formal lectures/ design of a sustainable process for the environment. I realised how versatile design and operation of study, practical laboratories, workshops, large-scale production of a chemical or my degree is as I gained great processing systems, and Why study Chemical and training on industry-standard process biochemical-based product. This project manufacturing experience and in the development and engineering software, project work, will give you an opportunity to develop Biochemical Engineering at UL? greatly developed communication, manufacture of novel as well as a substantial Cooperative and hone your skills in other important team work and troubleshooting skills. Education period working in an industrial areas of professional engineering products. This degree is This new programme is the only placement. practice. Why not check out www.icheme.org accredited by the Institution course of its kind in the Mid-West and www.whynotchemeng.org and of Chemical Engineers and Western regions of the country. Years 1 and 2 provide a comprehensive To find out more, go to www.ces.ul.ie find out if chemical engineering is the (IChemE) Want to know more? Go to: Process engineering is the central grounding in all of the subjects required career for you? www.ul.ie/courses/LM115.html area of expertise underpinning many for a career as a professional chemical/

174 175 LM116 Bachelor of Engineering LM116 Bachelor of Engineering Common Entry Common Entry Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Career CAO Points 2015: New Course Applicants are required to hold at Technical Drawing, Biology, Agricultural Opportunities Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established Science, Applied Maths, Construction Leaving Certificate (or an approved Studies. The career opportunities will depend Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six primarily on the BE course chosen Dr Alan Ryan subjects which must include: A Special Mathematics Examination will by you. Typical career areas include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and be offered at UL following the Leaving Phone: 00 353 61 234864 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four Certificate results for those students Biomedical Engineering: Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must who did not achieve the Mathematics Medical Device Design, Manufacture include Mathematics, Irish or another requirement. We welcome applications of Medical Devices. Design of language, and English. from mature students. Mature applicants New Products including medical must apply through the Central implants and surgical instruments, Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold a Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February. Biomaterials Development. minimum grade H4 in Mathematics Tel: 00 353 61 202015 and grade O6/H7 in one of the following: Mechanical Engineering: Email: [email protected] Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Engineering component design, www.ul.ie/admissions Chemistry, Engineering, Technology, Design and Control of Energy Design & Communication Graphics/ Utilisation Equipment, Safety and Reliability, Automobile Design, Materials Development, Mechanical Design in Aerospace, Biomedical, ICT, Process, Pharmaceutical and About you Manufacturing Industries, Gas What you will study turbine design. Are you the type of person that has In Semester 1 you will study modules an inquiring mind and is good at in areas of Engineering, Mathematics, Design and Manufacture: mathematics and science? Do you want Engineering Mechanics, Chemistry for Mechanical Design for Biomedical, to know how and why things work? Do Engineers and Computing. By the end of ICT Process, Pharmaceutical and you like to solve problems? Engineering the first semester you will have a basic Manufacturing Industries, Project requires each of these personal understanding of the core areas of Management, Materials and characteristics, is interesting and varied engineering which will help you in making Structural Analysis, Consultancy, and has excellent career prospects. your choice of engineering programme. Design Engineering, Quality To find out more, go to www.scieng.ul.ie Engineer, Automation Engineer, Why study Engineering at UL? Computer Aided Engineering.

Engineers are concerned with developing Civil Engineering: economical and safe solutions to Civil/Structural Engineer, Design practical problems, by applying Engineer, Environmental Engineer, mathematics and scientific knowledge Traffic/Motorway Engineer. while considering technical constraints. On entry into the Engineering programme, four different Bachelor Engineers are degree course options will be open to you “ as follows: concerned with • Biomedical Engineering KEY FACT • Mechanical Engineering developing • Civil Engineering Engineers work nationally • Design and Manufacture Engineering economical and and globally to develop safe solutions to innovative solutions to Having selected Engineering, you will exciting challenges. be requested to rank the engineering degree programmes in order of your practical problems, preference during Semester 1. In all by applying these programmes, industrial work experience is provided through a mathematics and positive and motivating thirty-week period of Cooperative Education. This scientific knowledge will provide you with experience of the practice and application of your while considering chosen area of engineering in a suitable working environment. During this period, technical commencing at the end of year 2, constraints. students are paid by their employer.

176 177 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering in Biomedical Engineering Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Innealtóireacht Bhithleighis in Innealtóireacht Bhithleighis Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry) 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 STUDENT PROFILE Engineering is the fastest growing area of 2, Biocompatibility and Finite Element Engineering. Analysis. The opportunity to study the Grace Kelly Year 3 semester at Georgia Institute Students who follow this programme can of Technology, USA, exists for the top I knew I wanted to study look forward to exciting and rewarding students in the class. engineering because I wanted careers in the biomedical engineering to know how stuff worked, from industry, an industry that is undergoing In Year 4 the Biomedical Engineering hairdryers to pacemakers, and I major expansion internationally and students take courses including didn’t fear mathematics. in Ireland. The biomedical engineering Biomaterials, Medical Device Design, industry in Ireland has factories from Microfluidics and Orthopaedic I had heard good stories about all the major multinational companies Biomechanics and Mechanobiology. the social life but I also heard resulting in the need for highly skilled You also undertake hospital visits to about UL’s great reputation biomedical engineers. view operations and observe Biomedical with employers. When I found Engineering devices in practice. In Year 4 that I could enter mechanical What you will study you will complete a major project with a engineering and later branch Biomedical Engineering theme. into more specialized streams The programme is four years duration. such as biomedical I was sold. Part I, which comprises the first year of To find out more, go to www.mae.ul.ie Like any first year when I started study, provides you with a foundation in out I didn’t know what to expect fundamental engineering subjects: but throughout my four years of studying I never regretted choosing • Engineering Mechanics Online KEY FACT this course. Engineering could • Fluid Mechanics never be accused of being boring - I Biomedical engineers learned so much more than how • Computing The Student Experience • Mathematics Modern medicine design devices and methods hairdryers work! CoOp in a medical • Production Technology “ device company confirmed my that will enable detection, interest in the biomedical field; has given rise to the diagnosis, management and/ The Biomedical Engineering course it introduced me to the working together with the Aeronautical development of a or elimination of disease. environment and proved the Engineering, Computer Aided relevance of the modules I was Engineering and Design, and Mechanical wide range of novel studying. Engineering all take the same first year engineering solutions course. Career to clinical problems. In Part I you will also take Introduction Course Description to Engineering 1 & 2. In these courses Opportunities you are taught how to write engineering Careers open to you with a degree reports and how to present information in Biomedical Engineering include; to others. These courses also provide you with an introduction to information • Design engineer (medical devices) sources, plagiarism, problem solving • Manufacturing engineer techniques, time management, • Polymer engineer intellectual property rights and • Process engineer sustainability. • Sterilisation engineer Want to know more? Go to: • Quality Engineer www.ul.ie/courses/LM116.html

178 179 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Innealtóireacht Mheicniúil Innealtóireacht Mheicniúil Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry) Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you Part I, which comprises the first year of study, provides you with a foundation in This is an ideal programme for you if you the fundamental engineering subjects Course Contact: are interested in problem-solving using and makes up for variations in the Dr. Vanessa Egan mathematics and science. If you think background of individual students: you might enjoy exploring areas such as • Mathematics Tel: 00 353 61 213487 mechanical design, energy systems and • Computing Email: [email protected] materials, then Mechanical Engineering • Engineering Mechanics at UL might be a good choice for you. • Physical Chemistry • Electrical Principles Admissions: Why study Mechanical • Fluid Mechanics Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Engineering at UL? • Production Technology • The Engineering Profession Email: [email protected] Mechanical Engineering is a very www.ul.ie/admissions broadly based discipline and students Part II comprises years 2, 3 and 4 and following the degree programme are you will generally study five modules STUDENT PROFILE prepared for careers in many industrial per semester. You will study all the sectors, including such diverse areas as fundamental subjects of mechanical Daniel Mortell Graduate Niall Fitzgerald Energy, Chemical Processing, Research, engineering – mathematics, mechanics has been awarded the title of Manufacturing, Design Consultancy, of solids, design, mechanics of fluids, From the days of putting my first Graduate Employee of the Year Materials Processing and Aviation. thermodynamics, dynamics of machines few Lego blocks together, it was in 2014. Niall is employed by Abbott The Mechanical Engineering Degree and control. my nature to become an engineer. Ireland. programme aims not only to give you a I was always very curious as to Online thorough background in fundamental At the end of Year 2 you are placed in how things were made and the Mechanical Engineering subjects but industry for an eight-month Cooperative principles upon which they worked. The Student Experience also allows specialisation in one of a Education period. This period provides Studying Mechanical Engineering number of areas of particular relevance experience of the practice and in UL has given me the knowledge Career to Irish industry. application of Mechanical Engineering in needed to apply my creativity an industrial environment. You will then to the science of engineering to Opportunities Mechanical Engineering at the University return to the University for the latter half improve upon existing designs, or of Limerick adheres to traditional of third year and start to specialise. create something new. My CoOp Careers open to you with a degree guidelines set down by the professional experience in Stryker Instruments, in Mechanical Engineering include; engineering institutions (such as This programme offers a broad-based a leading manufacturer of surgical • Mechanical Engineer Engineers Ireland and IMechE) and course in Mechanical Engineering. tools, taught me how quickly design • Mechanical Designer requires you to have an aptitude for In addition, in the final year, you can concepts can go from being formed • Project Manager (Site Engineer) mathematics and problem solving. specialise in Thermofluids, Mechanics of in your mind to being manufactured Course Description Solids or Energy by choosing appropriate and tested. There’s also the Recent graduates of the programme The modules during the first year are final year electives. responsibility of knowing that what have found jobs in the following the same as Aeronautical Engineering you have created is going to help areas: and Biomedical Engineering and An important aspect of this programme Follow-On Study someone, perhaps in need of major students wishing to move between is the final year project completed in year surgery to improve their quality of • Mechanical design in the these courses will be facilitated. 4. This is an individual project assigned to Related postgraduate courses life, and is a reminder of just how automotive, offshore engineering, Mechanical Engineering at the University you at the end of year 3 giving you almost at UL include MEng Mechanical important your designs can be and energy, ICT, manufacturing, of Limerick is an honours degree 12 months to undertake. The project is Engineering. Excellent research the impact it can have on the lives pharmaceutical, biomedical and programme accredited by Engineers a major piece of work and involves the opportunities also exist for of others. The diverse nature of the aeronautical industries Ireland (www.engineersireland.ie), preparation of a report detailing all graduates. Mechanical Engineering degree in • Optimisation and design of energy Want to know more? Go to: and the qualifications of graduates aspects of the project. It will provide you UL leaves me with plenty of options systems www.ul.ie/courses/LM116.html are recognised world-wide through with the opportunity to demonstrate your in the future to choose in which • Materials and structural analysis international accords. ability to work as a professional engineer direction I want to go. • Engineering consultancy and to incorporate the knowledge you • Project management • Control of chemical and What you will study have gained over the previous three years. Many students are proud to show KEY FACT pharmaceutical The programme is of four years duration this work at subsequent job interviews. • Bioengineering and Life Sciences consisting of eight semesters and is This programme aims to give • Research and development divided into two parts. To find out more, go to www.mae.ul.ie you a thorough background in fundamental Mechanical Engineering subjects and also allows you to specialise in one of a number of areas of particular relevance to Irish industry.

180 181 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering in Civil Engineering Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Innealtóireacht Shibhialta in Innealtóireacht Shibhialta Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry) Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you buildings are assembled and how to illustrate their construction via hand This course will be particularly attractive to sketches and detailed drawings. This is Course Contact: you if you are interested in the application accomplished through a series of site visits Michael Quilligan of scientific and technical knowledge to the to various architectural and engineering solution of real world problems. structures in Limerick. Tel: 00 353 61 202822 Email: [email protected] Why study Civil Engineering at In year two you will learn how to design UL? and construct earthen dams to protect structures from flood waters or detain Admissions: The Civil Engineering programme at UL rainwater to supply the university campus Tel: 00 353 61 202015 is fully accredited by Engineers Ireland with an environmentally friendly supply of and uses a student-centered approach water. Heritage and cultural interests are Email: [email protected] to teaching, using techniques such as incorporated at every opportunity. You www.ul.ie/admissions problem based learning and active will learn about the history of King John’s learning. From year one of the programme, Castle as you design and construct timber STUDENT PROFILE you will develop your ability to work on a siege towers in a re-enactment of the 1690 team, to plan and present, to undertake . James Long research and to apply your knowledge. In year three you will get a real experience As a child I was fascinated by Civil engineering is a broad field of of being an engineer when you take a buildings and bridges and I loved engineering dealing with the design, multi-storey library (or similar structure) Engineering, Maths and Physics in planning, construction and maintenance created by fourth year architectural school so Civil Engineering seemed Online of fixed structures or public works as they students and engineer the design of the like a perfect choice for me. First year students test their are related to earth, water, or civilization foundations and reinforced concrete rollercoaster designs The Student Experience and their processes. Most civil engineering frame, based on the results of your For anyone studying Engineering, today deals with structures, roads, bridges, structural analysis. This project involves UL is a great place to be and the railways, water supply, transportation interaction with the design architect, land campus is home to some amazing and traffic, waste water, protection of the surveying, health & safety issues and forms works of engineering, including the environment, flood control and power the core of the first semester in year three. award winning “Living Bridge” – the Career plants. Three short videos describing the The project is followed by an eight-month longest pedestrian bridge in Ireland. programme are available at www.ul.ie/ Co-op placement with an engineering Opportunities civileng contractor/consultant in Ireland or abroad. The course itself is fantastic; like anything worth doing its hard work Careers open to you with a degree What you will study In year four you will learn about energy sometimes, but we’re constantly in Civil Engineering include; efficient buildings, wind energy and how to starting new and different projects. • Civil/Structural Engineer Course Description Civil engineering at UL is built around a design water treatment systems. A unique For instance we recently completed • Design Engineer ‘learning-by-doing’ process and focuses on feature of the programme is learning from a design and build of a 6m tall • Environmental Engineer three areas: the engineering mistakes of the past; timber siege tower. We used the • Traffic/motorway Engineer 1. Water and the Environment in doing so, you will investigate actual siege platforms to re-inact The 2. Energy in Civil Engineering engineering failures in collaboration with Siege of Limerick at King John’s The details of a career path can vary 3. Buildings & Infrastructure law students. As a student engineer, you will castle. What better way of learning depending on market forces and the act as an expert witness in a moot court about timber design can there be?! preference of the graduate. In some When you join the civil engineering team (simulation) and have your expert opinions fields and in some firms, entry-level at UL, you learn to be an engineer from tested through examination and cross- engineers work primarily monitoring day one. Working in small teams, you will examination by the student lawyers. construction in the field, serving as Want to know more? Go to: solve interesting problems. The challenges the “eyes and ears” of more senior www.ul.ie/courses/LM116.html presented are open-ended and increase Your final year project allows you to design engineers; while in other in complexity as you progress through the specialise in the area of civil engineering Follow-On Study areas, entry-level engineers perform years. Your ingenuity and creativity are that intrigues you most. Clear and effective routine analysis or design tasks. required to explore many viable solutions. communication is an essential skill for the Graduates may elect to pursue Drawing from what you have learned and civil engineer and is carefully fostered in further studies by undertaking The flexibility offered by the breadth with the shared knowledge of your team, every project throughout the programme. master or doctoral degrees at the and structure of the course will UL’s Civil Engineering students you will design, analyse and (in many You will develop verbal, written and poster University of Limerick. produce graduates with the diverse reinact the Siege of Limerick at King cases) test your creations. Lectures are presentation skills in addition to creating skills necessary to adapt to the John’s Castle. provided along the way to fill in gaps in video documentaries, participating in a demands and challenges of civil your knowledge. moot court and ethical debates, and you engineering practice in the 21st will also act as a technical guide to creative century. Career opportunities exist In year one you will work on various arts students on special projects. in areas of infrastructure, building, tasks from rollercoaster design to the water resources, environmental and analysis, design and construction of a To find out more, visit our website government agencies. full scale bridge. You will also work closely www.ul.ie/civileng with architecture students to learn how

182 183 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering in Design and Manufacture in Design and Manufacture Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireach i nDearadh Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireach i nDearadh agus Déantús agus Déantús Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry) Entry Route: LM116 Engineering (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you engineering subjects and makes up for variations in the background of individual Do you enjoy solving problems and working students. The modules during the first year Course Contact: on challenging projects? Do you like to are common to Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Peter Williams understand how products are made and Aeronautical Engineering and Biomedical how they work? Do you like to develop Engineering. Tel: 00 353 61 202866 designs and to manufacture creative Email: [email protected] solutions to real world problems? Are you Part II comprises the remaining three years interested in technology and making with the final degree award based on your things happen? If so then perhaps you performance during these three years. Admissions: should study Design and Manufacture Generally, you will study five modules per Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Engineering at UL. semester, with each semester worth 30 credits. Each semester for the remainder Email: [email protected] Why study Design and of the degree contains a mix of design and www.ul.ie/admissions Manufacture at UL? manufacturing related subjects including areas such as the fundamentals of design, In choosing to study this programme, you automation, supply chain design and will be given the opportunity to undertake advanced manufacturing processes. You a range of subjects in fundamental design, will also achieve a high level of capability automation, operations management, with SolidWorks and will use a Conceive- computer-aided engineering methods and Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) with an materials processes. emphasis on Engineering Design. Design and Manufacture is an honours Online degree programme accredited by At the end of Year 2, you will undertake a Engineers Ireland (www.engineersireland. work placement in industry for an eight- understanding of manufacture Follow-On Study Course Description ie), and the qualifications of graduates month Cooperative Education period. This - each concept we are taught is are recognised world-wide through period provides experience of the practice always related to a real-world Students graduating from this international accords. and application of engineering methods application, making it easier to degree can undertake taught in an industrial environment. You will then understand. I particularly enjoy Master’s degree programmes in Design and Manufacture at the University return to the University for the spring using 3D modelling software and many other engineering disciplines of Limerick adheres to traditional semester of third year. the design and programming of at UL. There are also lots of guidelines set down by Engineers Ireland automated systems. research opportunities to masters and requires you to have an aptitude for An important feature of this programme is or doctorate level available in the mathematics and problem solving. This the final year project (FYP). The individual For my Co-op, I was placed areas of Design and Manufacture. course will follow the Conceive-Design- project topic will be allocated to you near in Grant Engineering in Birr, UL has strong, funded research Implement-Operate (CDIO) innovative the end of third year, following an extensive Want to know more? Go to: Co Offaly. It was a fantastic programmes in a number of education framework so that you will get consultation process. You will have almost www.ul.ie/courses/LM116.html experience and gave me manufacturing disciplines. first hand practical experience and can 12 months to undertake this major piece of STUDENT PROFILE a unique insight into the solve real problems (http://www.cdio.org/). work and prepare a report of the work for everyday happenings at a Graduates achieving a suitable level of assessment. The project is an opportunity Damian McCarthy major manufacturing firm. experience can register for the award of for you to express your creative and While on placement I was given Chartered Engineer. analytical skills in an imaginative and The subjects I enjoyed most in the opportunity to work on Career KEY FACT professional way and many students are school were engineering and several interesting projects What you will study proud to show their work at subsequent job technical drawing so this course including the installation of new Opportunities The B.Eng in Design and interviews. appealed to me because it has an equipment, implementation of Throughout this course, you will be excellent mix of the two. UL has new manufacturing procedures Manufacture is accredited by Graduates from this programme provided with a strong foundation in both By the end of this course, you will be in a a reputation for being one of the and the design of a new range of Engineers Ireland. Graduates follow a broad range of career paths engineering and design principles, with position to manage the life cycle of new best universities in the country and products. Through Co-op, I gained including; who achieve a suitable level a clear focus on project-based learning. products from design, through production has a fantastic employment record a valuable insight into a day in the • Mechanical Design for Biomedical, of experience can register You will also be provided with an in-depth and on to end-of-life recycling. for graduates. It has excellent life of a manufacturing engineer ICT, Process, Pharmaceutical and for the award of Chartered knowledge of manufacturing processes facilities and offers a large variety and learned many practical skills Manufacturing Industries and how products are made, and will be Topics covered include; of courses to choose from. There which will be relevant throughout Engineer. • Optimisation and Design of Energy encouraged to develop design solutions to • Production Technology is a great support network on my career. The entire experience Systems real-life manufacturing problems. • Plant Automation campus to help you settle in. The reinforced the key concepts that • Project Management • Materials Selection learning centers are a brilliant I had been studying and now that • Materials and Structural Analysis This four year programme consists of eight • Engineering Design resource and provide excellent I have returned to college, it has • Research and Development semesters and is divided into two parts. help for any subjects you may have helped me to understand the • Consultancy Part I, comprising the first year of study, will difficulty with. relevance of each new subject • Manufacturing Engineer provide a foundation in the fundamental to modern day manufacturing • Quality Engineer The course itself is very interesting. systems. • Automation Engineer There is a nice mix of subjects which have given me a broad • Computer aided engineering

184 185 LM118 Bachelor of Engineering in LM118 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Computer Engineering Electronic and Computer Engineering Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Innealtóireacht Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Innealtóireachta in Innealtóireacht Leictreonaic agus Ríomhaire Leictreonaic agus Ríomhaire

Major options Electrical Energy Engineering COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 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 CAO Points 2015: 410 Applicants are required to hold at Graphics/Technical Drawing, Technology, mobile phones, digital cameras, security / power engineering is an important Opportunities Course Length: 4 Years the time of enrolment the established Biology, Agricultural Science, Applied systems, improved weather forecasting, element of this activity and there is an Leaving Certificate (or an approved Maths. electronic medical devices and so increasing need for engineers in this Graduates of the Electronic and Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six many other things that we now take for discipline to work on new solutions Computer Engineering programme subjects which must include: A Special Mathematics Examination will granted. Material covered in this option for the electrical energy grid based Dr Martin Hayes will build successful careers in a Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and be offered at UL following the Leaving includes: on wind, solar, ocean, wave and other wide range of application areas, Tel: 00 353 61 202577 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four Certificate results for those students renewable forms of energy. Material including research, design and H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must who did not achieve the Mathematics • Circuit Design - integrated circuits covered in this option includes: Email: [email protected] development of: include Mathematics, Irish or another requirement. (ICs), analogue circuits, digital circuits • Mobile and Wireless Systems language, and English. • Data and Telecommunications - • Electrical Engineering - power • Software Engineering Admissions: We welcome applications from mature networks, communications, protocols systems, power electronics, • Computer Systems and Networks In addition, applicants must hold a students. Mature applicants must apply • Electrical Engineering - power electromagnetics Tel: 00 353 61 202015 • Artificial Intelligence and Robotics minimum grade H4 in Mathematics through the Central Applications Office systems, power electronics, • Physics - thermal physics, mechanical • Security and Forensics Email: [email protected] and a grade O6/H7 in any one of the (CAO) by 1 February. electromagnetics energy, electrical energy • Game Systems www.ul.ie/admissions following: Physics, Chemistry, Physics with • Control - advanced control systems, • Control - advanced control systems, • Telecommunication Systems Chemistry, Engineering, Construction sensors and actuators sensors and actuators • Integrated Circuit Technology Studies, Design & Communication • 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 Why study Electronic and work in teams to tackle complex and various major option streams – instead of include mobile phone systems, gaming, the areas of electronic and computer • Automation Control Systems challenging problems. Graduates may specialising on a single major option. medical diagnostic and monitoring engineering, and want to explore Computer Engineering at UL? • Robotics also pursue higher degrees by research equipment, the Internet, smart several topics of the prescribed major • Automotive and Aerospace (MEng, PhD, etc), or through taught Industrial work experience is provided transport and energy management options. This new Electronic and Computer electronics Engineering degree has been developed postgraduate programmes (MSc, MEng, through a positive and motivating systems etc. Material covered in this MBA, etc). thirty-week period of Cooperative option includes: in conjunction with industrial employers, Engineers often move quickly Education, which is an integral part of the to meet the demand for engineering into senior management and programme. Co-op will provide you with • Software - software engineering, graduates with strong skills in software What you will study consultancy positions, using their experience and practice in the field of distributed and real-time software and hardware engineering, along with analytical approach to project The first two years of the programme will your chosen major option area. design, advanced operating systems, mathematical analysis ability. management and problem provide you with a strong practical and language processors solving. There are also worldwide At the end of the second year, this new theoretical foundation in: computing and In the final year (year 4) you will • Digital Electronics - integrated opportunities for advanced study programme in Electronic and Computer programming languages, software, digital undertake a major individual project, circuits (ICs), computer architectures and research, and graduates can Engineering will allow you to select a and analogue electronics, electrical which in general solves a real-world • Control – advanced control systems, diversify into many other areas such major option from five major options science, and engineering mathematics. problem. The project involves advanced machine vision as business, medicine and law. – Electronic Engineering, Computer During these first two years you will be design and implementation work, and • Data and Telecommunications - Engineering, Robotic Engineering, guided towards your choice of a major builds confidence by putting into practice networks, communications, protocols, The Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Electrical Energy Engineering, and a option to be undertaken in the final two the skills and knowledge that you have security programmes in UL are accredited General option. years of the programme. acquired throughout the course. • Signal Processing - digital signal by Engineers Ireland (EI). This is processing, coding theory an internationally recognised Graduates of this degree programme For years 3 and 4, you will select one of professional engineering will play key roles in the research, design, the major options. You will also have the Robotic Engineering accreditation. The new BE development, test and installation of freedom to choose a General option, Robotics is an exciting area of in Electronic and Computer future systems. They will frequently where you can select modules from the 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 Entry - LM118 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Computer Engineering transport, product manufacturing, Engineers Ireland rules. medical equipment, entertainment systems etc. Material covered in this Common Syllabus for Years 1 & 2 Year 1 & 2 option includes: • Robotics - advanced robotics KEY FACT Electronic Computer Robotic Electrical Energy General Year 3 & 4 systems, artificial intelligence, Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering Options machine vision • Control - advanced control systems, Graduates of this degree digital control systems programme will play key • Software - software engineering, roles in the research, design, distributed and real-time software Course Description development, test and design Want to know more? Go to: Graduation - Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic & Computer Engineering installation of future systems. • Automation - industrial automation, www.ul.ie/courses/LM118.html (Major Option) sensors and actuators

186 187 LM120 Bachelor of Science in Aircraft LM120 Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance and Airworthiness Maintenance and Airworthiness Engineering Engineering Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Chothabháil Aerárthach agus Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Chothabháil Aerárthach agus Innealtóireacht Aerfhiúntais Innealtóireacht Aerfhiúntais

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CAO Points 2015: 400 † Applicants are required to hold at this programme should contact the the time of enrolment the established University (Course Director or Disability Course Length: 4 Years Leaving Certificate (or an approved Support Office) before applying for this Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six programme to ensure they are fully Dr Kyriakos Kourousis subjects which must include: informed on the EASA and Irish Aviation Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Authority (IAA) legislative/licensing Tel: 00 353 61 202217 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four requirements. Email: [email protected] H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another LM120 Aircraft Maintenance & language, and English. Airworthiness Engineering Admissions: Course Director: Kyriakos Kourousis / Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, applicants must hold a Email: [email protected] / Phone: minimum grade O3/H7 in Mathematics 061 202217 Email: [email protected] and a grade O4/H7 in one of the www.ul.ie/admissions following: Applied Mathematics, Physics, Disability Support Office Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Email: [email protected] / Phone: Engineering, Design & Communication 061 213098 Graphics/Technical Drawing, Technology, Construction Studies, Agricultural A Special Mathematics Examination will Science, Biology. be offered at UL following the Leaving License (Category C) in just four years. Certificate results for those students Delivering a unique blend of academic The University provides reasonable who did not achieve the Mathematics and industry-focused content, the Career (CAMO): Quality Assurance; accommodations for students with requirement. We welcome applications programme is designed to equip students Planning; Technical Services disabilities or medical/other conditions from mature students. Mature applicants for senior positions in the aviation Opportunities • Aircraft Leasing companies: (e.g. exams supports, etc). However, due must apply through the Central industry. Technical Services; Financial and Asset Management to the nature and content of the BSc Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February. There are countless opportunities Aircraft Maintenance & Airworthiness • Aviation Safety Regulating What you will study for engineers in organisations Authorities: Airworthiness Engineering (LM120), namely the † Indicates that students admitted to the involved in maintenance, leasing/ European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) programme are required to undergo a The programme is of four years duration Inspection; Safety Regulation financing, flying (airlines), and Oversight; Rulemaking Part-66 modules on the programme Garda Vetting process. divided into eight academic semesters. regulating aircraft. There is (approx. 45% of the modules) individuals Year 1 provides students with fundamental • Maintenance Training currently a huge worldwide Organisations and Aviation with disabilities or medical/other subjects which are part of any University shortage of engineers in the conditions interested in applying for Engineering degree, such as Mathematics, Education Institutions: Technical aviation industry, which is Instruction and Lecturing Engineering Science, CAD, Materials, and projected to continue for years to Computing. In Year 2, the focus is on six • Aircraft Manufacturers (with come. The industry is expanding an Aeronautical Engineering of the EASA modules, covering topics like at the rate of over 5.6% per annum Electrical Fundamentals, Instrumentation Masters): About you Why Study Aircraft Maintenance and through to 2020 there will be • Aircraft and engine design and Systems, Materials and Hardware, a need for 150,000 new Aviation KEY FACT Are you attracted to the world of aircraft and Airworthiness Engineering Aerodynamics and Maintenance Practices. manufacturing. at UL? Engineers across the globe. and aviation? Would you like to work Year 3 completes the remaining 7 EASA The aircraft maintenance and The unique partnership in the booming Aircraft industry with modules. airworthiness engineering sector with EASA-certified training outstanding opportunities for travel and The aircraft maintenance, technical provides some of the most exciting organisation Lufthansa career advancement? Are you excited operations and continuing airworthiness A highlight of the programme is the careers imaginable, with extensive by the prospect of being part of Ireland’s sectors are vital parts of the global On-Aircraft Practical Training module Technik Shannon Limited opportunities for travel and a huge success story in aircraft leasing? aviation industry. The new Bachelor of in the summer after Year 3, which is a different challenge every day. means guaranteed, extensive Do you have an aptitude for technology Science in Aircraft Maintenance and structured programme at the Lufthansa exposure to their 6-bay base and science? And would you like to gain Airworthiness Engineering has been Technik Shannon Ltd base maintenance Graduates can expect to pursue maintenance facility and not only a degree but also internationally developed in response to growing facility, introducing the Part 145 Aircraft careers in the following aviation provides the opportunity recognised European Aviation Safety demand from these sectors, and is jointly Maintenance environment, its practices, sectors: Follow-On Study Agency (EASA) qualifications? Then delivered by UL and Lufthansa Technik procedures and integrated engineering • Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and to BOTH obtain an honours the Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Shannon Ltd, a leading multinational support functions. In Year 4 students Overhaul (MRO) Organisations: Graduates who wish to follow degree AND satisfy the Maintenance and Airworthiness maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) and study advanced aircraft maintenance Engineering; Planning; Quality a career in aircraft design and Engineering at UL could be the right modifications’ services provider for civil and engineering modules, as well knowledge requirements for Assurance; ales & Marketing manufacturing, or progress to a choice for you. operated aircraft. as international Business Aviation the EASA Part 66 Aircraft • Airlines: Engineering; Planning, Ph.D. can apply to undertake a management modules and focus on a Maintenance License (AML) Quality Assurance; Operations Master’s degree in Aeronautical The programme provides the major Final Year research Project. Engineering Engineering, which will enhance your in Category C in just four opportunity for graduates to BOTH To find out more about this new degree, • Continuing Airworthiness knowledge and capabilities in key years. obtain their degree AND satisfy the go to www.mabe.ul.ie or www.ul.ie/courses Management Organisations areas of aeronautical technology. knowledge requirements for the EASA www.facebook.com/ Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer ULaircraftMaintenance

188 189 LM121 Bachelor of Science LM121 Bachelor of Science in Computing Technologies in Computing Technologies Common Entry Common Entry Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i dTeicneolaíochtaí Ríomhaireachta i dTeicneolaíochtaí Ríomhaireachta

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CAO Points 2015: New Applicants are required to hold at A Special Mathematics Examination will the time of enrolment the established be offered at UL following the Leaving Programme Leaving Certificate (or an approved Certificate results for those students Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six who did not achieve the Mathematics Course Contact: subjects which must include: 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 include Mathematics, Irish or another through the Central Applications Office Email: [email protected] 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 Games Development concentrates on Career approaches and technologies for the Are you the kind of person who: design and implementation of games. In Opportunities • Likes problem solving, even if it takes all of the programmes you will learn to Computing time? develop mobile applications and web/ The career opportunities will “ • Appreciates creativity, and gets a buzz cloud systems applicable to a broad set depend primarily on the BSc Technologies from making “things”? of areas such as health, entertainment, programme chosen by you. • Enjoys using the computer, but you’re energy, communication and automation. One specific career path open offers exposure curious about how it works? These three programmes require three to a graduate from all three • Would like to enrol in a degree program years of study in addition to the one year programmes is that of Software to a variety of that leads to a wide variety of career for LM121. Developer / Software Engineer. paths and opportunities? There are attractive follow on subjects relating What you will study postgraduate options, both to different areas Why study Computing nationally and internationally, Technologies at UL? Computer Technologies offers exposure leading to Masters and PhD of computing to a variety of subjects relating to awards. The Faculty of Science and Engineering different areas of computing such currently offers a number of degree as general programming, knowledge Computer Systems: programmes oriented around computing of computer architecture, games IT Consultant, Web Developer, technologies. This programme allows you modelling, and an understanding of Data Analyst, Software Project to take a variety of subjects centred on the mathematical basis that underpins Manager, Application Specialist, Computing Technologies before deciding computing. Our well-equipped and Business Analyst, Technical Sales to choose a specific programme. modern laboratories will enable you Consultant. to acquire practical experience and On entry into the Computing skills with confidence. You will follow a Computer Games Development: Technologies programme, three different common first year programme of study Games Programmer, Graphics B.Sc. programmes will be open to you as and then select one of the above three Programming, High Performance follows: programmes during the second semester. Computing. • B.Sc. Computer Systems During the first year you will become • B.Sc. Mobile Communications and well-versed in a range of computing Mobile Communications and Security subjects, and therefore, can make better Security: • B.Sc. Computer Games Development choices that suit your particular needs IT/Networking Project Manager, and interests. Network Designer/Administrator, IT The Computer Sys tems degree is a Administrator/Manager, Network typical computer science degree. Mobile Security Analyst/Consultant, Communications and Security focuses Computer Crime Consultant. on the construction of safe and secure networks and systems. Computer

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COURSE INFO About you technical knowledge over a lifelong career. The course is designed to give you Are you the kind of person who ample opportunities to learn and apply Course Contact: • Can deal with abstract ideas and knowledge in small tutorials and practical Dr. Norah Power concrete details equally well? groups. • Enjoys project work, constantly wanting Tel: 00 353 61 202769 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 satisfaction is more important than • To develop the skills you will need Admissions: image? in order to analyse a wide range of Tel: 00 353 61 202015 problems • To provide a sound understanding of Email: [email protected] Why study Computer Systems at UL? the theory of computer science and the STUDENT PROFILE www.ul.ie/admissions principles of software development The Computer Systems programme at • To develop social and communication Shane Craven 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 I have always been interested in how effective computer professional. You are teams computers work and from a young probably aware of the important role of • To develop a sense of professionalism age knew I wanted to follow a career computer software in everyday life, for that will help you to apply your skills for path in software engineering. When example, in your phone, your camera, the good of society. I was researching what computing your music player, not to mention your course to choose I was drawn to Online social networking site. What you will study Computer Systems at UL mainly due to the Co-Op placement but But are you also aware of the many • Principles of software design and also the modules on offer. Having The Student Experience advanced and highly sophisticated implementation the opportunity to get hands-on software-intensive systems that • Programming languages and experience in industry for 8 months underpin the modern world? For technologies was the deciding factor for me. example, software-based systems play • Computer Science an important role in all kinds of systems • Computer Organisation This course will provide you with including traffic management, energy • Computer Networks the skills and knowledge needed to generation, manufacturing, aeronautical • Operating Systems gain competency in the software systems, as well as education, • Database technologies engineering profession. There is a entertainment and business. • Systems Analysis heavy focus on programming, as • Systems Design well as developing applications in But creating software-intensive systems Course Description • Professional issues and ethics mobile and web environments. is a human activity. Despite all the advances, software-intensive systems An integral part of the course is the For my Co-Op placement, I worked still present many demanding challenges Cooperative Education period, during in Amazon Web Services in Dublin for the professionals who design, build, which you will spend eight months which is the largest cloud computing test and deploy them. Being involved in working in a course-related job in a platform in the world, powering the development of computer-based business or industrial environment some of the most popular web sites systems promises to be an exciting and outside the University. You will undertake and services available. I was based indispensable career for the foreseeable a substantial individual project in your in the CloudFront Content Delivery future. final year, which integrates and applies Network team, creating an internal Want to know more? Go to: your previous learning and deepens your system that kept the service healthy Career www.ul.ie/courses/LM121.html On completion of the programme, knowledge of some particular application and automated repairs when an Opportunities graduates go on to a variety of or research area relevant to the course. issue was detected. Computer interesting and rewarding software “ careers based in large and small To find out more, go to www.csis.ul.ie Throughout my placement I got Systems at UL will Careers open to you with a degree organisations, in industry, in research to greatly expand my knowledge in Computer Systems include; KEY FACT and in education and training. As ever, of programming languages and equip you with the the primary focus of this course is on technologies, gained invaluable • IT Consultant Despite all the advances, the underlying principles of software practical experience in industry knowledge and • Software Engineer development and their application to software-intensive and also developed a deeper • Software Developer modern software development practices. skills to become • Web Developer systems still present many understanding of how distributed In particular, we want you to secure a firm systems function on a worldwide a successful and • Software Project Manager demanding challenges for and lasting intellectual foundation that scale. When approaching potential • Application Specialist the professionals who design, will allow you to acquire new and specific employers at graduation, having effective computer • Business Analyst build, test and deploy them. Amazon Web Services on my CV will • Technical Sales Consultant be a major selling point. professional.

192 193 Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Science in Computer Games Development Computer Games Development Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i bhForbairt Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i bhForbairt Cluichí Ríomhaire Cluichí Ríomhaire Entry Route LM121 Computing Technologies (Common Entry) Entry Route LM121 Computing Technologies (Common Entry)

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If you are a creative type of person who You will study the modules presented Course Contact: enjoys puzzles and solving problems, in Year 1 of the Common Entry route to Dr Chris Exton this could be the programme for you. If Computer Games Development. The you enjoy any kind of games, whether emphasis in Year 1 is on programming, an Tel: 00 353 61 213108 “Computer Game computer games or traditional board appreciation of its basis, and the study of Email: [email protected] games, particularly if you like playing with the physical machine on which programs development is alternative/optional rules, then this might run. In the second year, and in the first be the course for you. semester of third year, the programme innovative and Admissions: will extend your knowledge of general exciting from a Tel: 00 353 61 202015 software development, while other Why study Computer Games modules are directly relevant to game technological and Email: [email protected] development. www.ul.ie/admissions Development at UL? creative perspective, In semester two of year three, you The Computer Games Industry is an will have an eight month cooperative STUDENT PROFILE providing career exciting field, currently outselling the education placement, either in Ireland film industry worldwide. Computer or abroad, where you will get the Daniel Keohane opportunities for Game development is innovative and opportunity to apply the knowledge you imaginative, logical, exciting from a technological and have learned, increase your awareness I have always loved playing video creative perspective, providing career of the computer games work place and games, but I was also extremely and energetic opportunities for imaginative, logical, develop your social and business skills. interested in how they were made. Online and energetic students. Graduates will I looked at some of the topics students. have the satisfaction of seeing their work In the fourth year, you will undertake covered in this course and felt being enjoyed by a global audience. You a significant independent project in The Student Experience it was the perfect option for me. will learn the art and science of computer the area. Normally this will involve This degree programme will teach games programming and design. development of one or more software you about software engineering, components of a computer game, or with a strong leaning towards This programme will equip you with the developing a complete game using games development. We learn skills and technological ability to develop existing software components. In about games-related subjects like Career both Computer Game and computer addition, you will continue to deepen computer graphics and AI, while still Opportunities graphic related systems. You will study your knowledge of general software covering generic software modules Computer Science, with special emphasis development and to acquire deeper like Object Oriented Development on topics relevant to Game Design expertise in specialised aspects of game and Software Architectures. Career open to you with a degree such as software development, mobile related issues. in Computer Games Development Course Description devices, computer graphics and artificial For my Co-op work placement, include: intelligence. To find out more, go to www.csis.ul.ie I went to DemonWare in Dublin. DemonWare specialises in online • Games programmer You will also study topics relevant to software services for some of the • Graphics programming development of a game concept to top game developer studios in the • High performance computing the final “shooting script” (prior to world, powering some of the most • Research and development in programming). popular video game titles. I worked media and entertainment related for the Call of Duty team; my tasks technologies The key aims of the B.Sc. (Hons) in involved developing features for • Software development Computer Games Development the upcoming Call of Duty title and • Software engineering Want to know more? Go to: programme are to provide you with: bug-fixing issues in existing titles. • Systems analysis and design www.ul.ie/courses/LM121.html • Knowledge of the various programming Through my Co-Op, I gained a For the qualified graduate, job languages and related platforms wealth of hands-on experience and opportunities abound in the • Skills in System Analysis, and developed my knowledge of Python, software and software games integration of software components C++ and Git. This work placement industry. There is a worldwide KEY FACT • Expertise in areas such as the human at Demonware has been invaluable scarcity of software developers computer interface and artificial and is one of my strongest selling especially in the domains of intelligence which will enable you This programme will equip points when it comes to applying graphics programming and to develop software for an array of for any graduate position. While my computer simulation. Employment you with the skills and computer graphics and computer development work was on the Call possibilities in the computer technological ability to games domains. of Duty titles, I am also credited in: games arena in Ireland and the UK develop Computer Game Call of Duty: Ghosts, Diablo 3 and are mainly in the area of games systems. Skylanders: Swap Force. programming and design and games project management.

194 195 Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Science in Mobile Communications and Security Mobile Communications and Security Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Cumarsáid Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Cumarsáid Mhóibíleach agus Slandáil Mhóibíleach agus Slandáil Entry Route LM121 Computing Technologies (Common Entry) 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 from a variety of backgrounds. If you... Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Encryption, Career There are many possible careers Course Contact: • Enjoy learning about computing and Computer Law and Ethics, Cloud available to graduates from this programme. The knowledge and Dr John Nelson networks but also like helping and Computing fundamentals and security. Opportunities working with people, you could work as By the end of this course you will be skills gained in this course are Tel: 00 353 61 202358 an IT consultant; well placed to build the secure and safe needed in all industries across Careers open to you with a • Have an aptitude for solving mysteries networks and systems of the future, in public and private sectors and at Email: [email protected] degree in Mobile Communications and doing a bit of detective work you addition to tackling web and computer both national and international and Security include: can follow the security and forensics based crime. Our well-equipped and level. Employment opportunities Admissions: track; modern laboratory facilities will enable exist in the development, • Computer programmer/ • Like the thought of designing and you to acquire practical experience that deployment, maintenance and Tel: 00 353 61 202015 software developer (who designs creating things, you may want to will make you very competitive in today’s enhancement of secure networks. and builds new computer Email: [email protected] pursue a career in web design and and tomorrow’s job market. applications) programming; For example - major www.ul.ie/admissions • E-commerce/Web developer (who • Are business oriented, perhaps you will multinationals need people What you will study GRADUATE PROFILE builds the systems, like Amazon, e-commerce. with IT security skills to help Facebook, e-Bay and Google Students study the modules presented protect their vital computer Dermot Butterfield which allow everyone to use the in Year 1 of the Common Entry route systems, banks will employ them Why study Mobile Internet for business and for fun) to Mobile Communications and My official job title is Development as IT security experts, helping Communications and Security • IT/Networking project manager Security. The emphasis in Year 1 is on Analyst with BearingPoint Ireland to secure the vital data and (who specifies, designs and at UL? programming, an understanding of - a consulting practice with a networks that are their primary runs networking projects and its basis, and the study of the physical large development group. The assets, and police forces need installations) Today, at the start of the 21st century, machine on which programs run. best thing about my job is the people with skills in IT forensics Online • Network administrator/manager computers, networks and mobile devices Throughout the 3 years, one area of variety. Since I started here I have to help detect and prosecute (who keeps the computer are everywhere. We rely on them for our focus will be computer programming worked on 2 completely different computer crime. Graduates networks running) The Student Experience banking, for our shopping, to store and with modules in Computer Software projects. Each project was so with the skills provided by this • IT administrator/manager send all kinds of sensitive and important and Operating Systems. Another major different that it was almost like programme will help to design (who runs or manages the IT data. But are they safe? When you use an field of study is Communications and starting a new job each time. and build the safer, more department in an organisation) ATM machine, how do you know that your Networking, which provides plenty There are a number of ways trustworthy computer systems • Network security analyst/ transaction is secure? When you order of hands-on practical laboratory in which this job relates to my and networks of tomorrow. consultant (who designs and groceries, how can you trust the system experience. degree. My job can vary so much maintains computer systems not to give away your credit card details? from project to project that it which resist cyberattack) Thanks to mobile devices, people can Your study of Computer and Network is necessary to have a broad • Computer crime consultant now be contactable wherever they are. Security modules begins in semester spectrum of skills. I feel that I (who assists in the detection and Not only that, we can work from many 3 and runs throughout the course gained these vital skills during investigation of cybercrime) locations using Smart Mobile devices – including topics in Cryptography, my time at UL. Most employers no Course Description • Advanced study and research as we now have access to the web from Computer Forensics, Computer Law and longer look for graduates with just (developing the systems of the wherever we happen to be. Ethics and Host and Network Security. one skill. My degree gave me a future) Finally, you will also study Web, Internet great foundation in programming But how can you be sure that someone and Mobile technologies throughout the along with many other abilities, isn’t snooping on your connection? In course. all of which I have applied in my a wireless-connected world populated new job. 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 I did my placement at Intel becoming increasingly interconnected Specialist Elective streams. You will also Communications Europe, Shannon. During the 8 months I spent there, Want to know more? Go to: using telecommunication networks, undertake a final year project which I worked on a diverse range of 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 projects that showed me just how “You will learn key security software and the electronic work with the guidance of an individual much I had learned and how it communications market. Companies, supervisor. The final year project will could be applied in the ‘real world’. concepts in computer governments and research organisations help you to ‘pull together’ the skills and I also developed my own programs. and web security such KEY FACT in Ireland and across the world are techniques that you have acquired In one case I developed a software actively seeking professionals to design, throughout the course. tool that was implemented in every as Data Forensics, As a graduate of this course, manage and secure networks and lab in the global Intel structure, for you will be well placed to telecommunications systems. As with other UL courses, a Cooperative which Intel gave me an award. My Ethical Hacking, build the secure and safe Education placement provides 30 weeks CoOp was the defining moment of The BSc in Mobile Communications and of industrial work experience. In this my time in UL. Encryption, Computer 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 Law and Ethics 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

196 197 LM122 Bachelor of Science in Creative Media LM122 Bachelor of Science in Creative Media and Interaction Design and Interaction Design Common Entry Common Entry Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sna Meáin Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sna Meáin Chruthaitheacha agus Dearadh Idirghníomhaíochta Chruthaitheacha agus Dearadh Idirghníomhaíochta

COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Career CAO Points 2015: Applicants are required to hold at A Special Mathematics Examination will the time of enrolment the established be offered at UL following the Leaving Opportunities New Programme Leaving Certificate (or an approved Certificate results for those students Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six who did not achieve the Mathematics The career opportunities will Course Contact: subjects which must include: requirement. depend primarily on the BSc Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and course chosen by you, typical Giuseppe Torre Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four We welcome applications from mature areas are: Phone: +353 (0) 61 23 4611 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must students. Mature applicants must apply include Mathematics, Irish or another through the Central Applications Office Email: [email protected] Music Media & Performance language, and English. (CAO) by 1 February. Technology: Multimedia Programmer-Artist; Admissions: In addition, applicants must hold a Software Developer for Digital Art minimum grade O3/H7 in Mathematics. Applications; Sound and Video Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Engineer; Video Editor; Audio- Email: [email protected] Visual Post Production; Radio and www.ul.ie/admissions Television Broadcasting; Audio- Visual Artist; Researcher in Media, Music and Visuals

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

198 199 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Design in Digital Media Design Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i nDearadh Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i nDearadh do na Meáin Dhigiteacha do na Meáin Dhigiteacha Entry Route LM122 Creative Media and Interaction Design (Common Entry) Entry Route LM122 Creative Media and Interaction Design (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you • Introduce you to a range of design disciplines relevant for interactive This programme might suit you: if you digital media design Career Course Contact: are interested in how media technology • Support you in developing the Dr Nora Ó Murchú is used and how it can make a difference knowledge and professional skills Opportunities in people’s lives; if you are interested in you will need for an active role in the Tel: 00 353 61 233629 learning how to develop creative ideas diverse field of digital media Careers open to you with a degree into new interactive products; if you are Email: [email protected] in Digital Media Design include; interested in learning technical expertise What you will study in digital media development, but want to • Interaction Designer Admissions: integrate technical knowledge with social The unique feature of this course is • User Experience Designer and design understanding. that it focuses on training a new type of Tel: 00 353 61 202015 • Web Designer interdisciplinary graduate who combines • Social Media Specialist Email: [email protected] technological competence with design Why study Digital Media Design • User Interface Designer expertise and an understanding of www.ul.ie/admissions at UL? • Usability Specialist human and social activity. This Digital STUDENT PROFILE • Multimedia Developer GRADUATE PROFILE Think about an average day: checking Media Design course is offered full time, • Multimedia Project Coordinator messages on your mobile phone; buying over four years, and investigates digital Colin Doherty • Design Consultant Daniel Beere a game on line; using wireless connection media at the intersection between • Interaction Design Researcher to update your social networking profile. technology, creative design and the Digital Media Design focuses on I chose to study Digital Media People’s lives are continuously shaped human sciences. new media industry perspectives, Graduates from this course Design at UL as I wanted to work by interaction with a variety of media. teaching students how to use will be equipped to create and as a graphic or web designer, More recently, interactive digital media Topics include: industry standard applications, develop interactive multimedia but this course teaches you that have increasingly become a support to • Creative design techniques, interaction Online but also teaching creativity and projects. They will have acquired design goes far beyond the pixels work, study, travel, entertainment and design, collaborative concept design understanding. The main focus a sophisticated understanding of you see on the screen. In choosing other daily activities. The knowledge, and visualization is on interaction design, but the aesthetic and technical issues this course, you will be given The Student Experience skills and sensitivity to design interactive • Technical, mathematical and software people who also love videography, involved. There is an increasing an insight into many areas of media technologies are key skills in foundations of digital media photography and graphic design need for graduates with the ability digital media and encouraged to contemporary society. • The psychological and sociological find themselves a welcome home to cross social and technical discover what really interests you. context and understanding of digital in DMD! boundaries, in order to exploit the The B.Sc. in Digital Media Design media opportunities offered by computer I graduated from the University develops the technical, creative and One of my favourite subjects technology in a range of industries of Limerick in 2012 and I am analytical skills needed to be successful By the end of this course, you will have on the course is Digital Video and services such as recording, now a frontend developer with media practitioners in both the Irish the skills to think creatively and apply Fundamentals which has become general media, broadcasting and experience in UX design. As and global digital media industries. innovative solutions to a wide range of a great passion of mine. The skills education. a frontend developer, I work The design of digital media for human interaction design problems. I learned in this area proved to be with UX and UI designers and Course Description use is a crucial skill in contemporary More information on http://dmd.csis.ul.ie very useful when I was on CoOp many others, to build websites. society: How to design the content and I was given the opportunity to UX designers research and and interaction for websites? How to film and edit videos, which went determine the best way to lay improve the usability and usefulness on to win international awards. out a website, UI designers style of portable devices? How to design a it and then we develop it with new killer app for smart phones? How to I went on CoOp to the SAP Follow-On Study code so people can access the create new ways to engage and connect Apphaus in Dublin as a User site on the Internet. This has people through the use of interactive grown to be more than just a Experience intern. The Apphaus is Related postgraduate courses at UL technologies? career as it is also my interest Careers open to a new generation office, which is include; “ built around team work in a highly and a very keen hobby, so do • MA/MSc in Interactive Media The aim of the programme in Digital what interests you... it makes Want to know more? Go to: you with a degree in collaborative, flexible and creative • MA/MSc in Music Technology www.ul.ie/courses/LM122.html Media Design is to equip you with degree environment. This placement working so much more fun! level competence in new interactive Digital Media Design benefited me greatly as I was media technologies. On graduation, you given a project for myself in which will be capable of making a significant include Interaction I came up with my own problems contribution to the development of the Design, User and solutions. The team I worked KEY FACT Digital Media industry. with were always willing to answer This programme will; Experience Design, my questions, and under their This programme will provide guidance I learned a great deal. • Provide you with the expertise in the you with expertise in the Web Design and The experience helped me build use of a variety of audio, video and a solid foundation for my future design of interactive digital interactive digital media Social media. career by improving my customer media and outstanding user • Give you an understanding of the interview skills, which is exactly experiences. human and social issues surrounding what an interaction designer the use of digital media needs to do!

200 201 Bachelor of Science in Music, Bachelor of Science in Music, Media & Performance Technology Media & Performance Technology Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gCeol, na Meáin & Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gCeol, na Meáin & Teicneolaíocht Léiriúcháin Teicneolaíocht Léiriúcháin Entry Route LM122 Creative Media and Interaction Design (Common Entry) 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 This programme might suit you if; the diverse field of digital media Career Course Contact: • You are interested in the digital audio • Support you in your development of a Dr Léon McCarthy and video art industry critical and independent approach to Opportunities • You enjoy learning about the latest problem solving that will help you to Tel: 00 353 61 213572 reach your full potential throughout advances that inform the digital arts Careers open to you with a degree your career Email: [email protected] domain in Music, Media and Performance • Enhance your capacity to learn • You would like to combine highly Technology include: technological skills with artistic and independently, by your own resources Admissions: • Multimedia Programmer-Artist creative endeavour • Software Developer for Digital Art Tel: 00 353 61 202015 • You want to develop creative ideas with The course is one of a pair of sister Applications the support of the latest software and courses - the other being the BSc in Email: [email protected] • Sound and Video Engineer hardware tools. Digital Media Design. These two courses • Video Editor www.ul.ie/admissions offer different yet related perspectives • Audio-Visual Post Production Why study Music, Media and and training in digital media, while • Radio and Television Broadcasting GRADUATE PROFILE Performance Technology at UL? sharing modules and approaches. The • Audio-Visual Artist BSc in Music, Media & Performance • Researcher in Media, Music and Jack Deacon The BSc in Music, Media & Performance Technology is focussed on the technical Visuals Technology will develop the technical and principles and theory of digital media My job involves creating online creative skills required to be successful and their creative use in video, music and The programme prepares students video content for young people media practitioners in both the music performance. for careers in Audio and Video on a range of topics including and media industries. The programme Technology and Arts. You will mental health, sexual health, Online involves both small group and individual What you will study develop your knowledge within work and online safety. Day tuition to help you to develop digital an academic setting where to day I work on concept instrumental and media skills, as well The unique feature of this course is that Course Description experimentation and creativity development, scripting, as seminar, class and laboratory-based it focuses on training a new type of are encouraged. Graduates will be storyboarding, recording learning. The course emphasises the interdisciplinary graduate who combines equipped to create and develop voiceovers, animating visuals, principles and application of digital technological competence with artistic interactive music and multimedia recording pieces to camera, media practice. and creative endeavour. This four year projects. They will have acquired audio overlays and creating a honours degree programme is offered on a sophisticated understanding of final output. I also have on-going This course will The aim of the programme is to equip you a full time basis. During that time, you will “ the aesthetic and technical issues tasks like getting scripts proofed with degree level competence in music, learn; involved. by young people and health teach you about the media and performance technologies. professionals and creating a On graduation, you will be capable of • The creative implementation of digital There is an increasing need for visual style for the website’s technical principles making a significant contribution to the media video content. I absolutely love Want to know more? Go to: graduates with the openness continuing development and growth of • The development of both audio-visual my job and there has never been and theory of www.ul.ie/courses/LM122.html to cross technical and artistic the Digital Arts, the Music Technology software tools (programming) and of boundaries and develop the use a day where I haven’t wanted to digital media and and Media industries and more broadly real-time audio-visual performances of computer technology in a come to work. across other sectors that use digital (artistic skills) range of industries and services their creative use media technologies. • Individual and small group practice is such as recording, general media, Throughout my four years in KEY FACT based around active practitioners; e.g. broadcasting and education. UL, I learned how to produce in video, music and Facilities include professional grade musicians, composers, video artists, high quality multimedia from digital recording studios, with a video producers and directors concept all the way through performance. If you are a creative composition suite and post production • Mathematical and technical aspects of to delivering a final product. I individual with an interest facility based around industry standard electronic media, how people perceive also learned the theory behind in music technology, visual hard disk recording systems (Pro Tools multimedia sound and image what makes great content, arts and computers, then this and Logic Pro) and includes dedicated • The theory, principles and application audio and video principles and Follow-On Study facilities for surround sound mixing and of digital audio and video and the contemporary design. Copyright course might suit you. mastering. In addition to professional issues arising from these principles in laws, computing ethics, Our graduates learn a broad range grade video recorders and editing practice programming fundamentals and of theory and practices in all digital equipment, a new dedicated digital • Student-driven development of You will enjoy project management were also media. They are prepared to do media laboratory provides state of the projects in directed study through “ covered. These topics all feed MA/MSc or PhD research in music art software and hardware for both audio electives agreed with the course board, learning about the into my every day work. My UL technology, video, performance and and video applications. e.g. ethnomusicology and musicology degree has given me the keys to interactive technologies, creative This programme will; latest advances in countless doors. application design, human computer • Give you expertise in music and video To find out more, go to www.csis.ul.ie interaction and many other digital media technologies digital/media arts Jack is currently employed as a media-related courses. Related • Teach you the skills required for the Media Producer with SpunOut.ie postgraduate courses at UL include: creative use of music and video digital in our state-of- • MA/MSc in Interactive Media media the-art facilities • MA/MSc in Music Technology

202 203 LM123 Bachelor of Science in Biological LM123 Bachelor of Science in Biological and Chemical Sciences and Chemical Sciences Common Entry Common Entry Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eolaíochtaí Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eolaíochtaí Bitheacha agus Ceimiceacha Bitheacha agus Ceimiceacha

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Applicants are required to hold at OR grade O3/H7 in Mathematics CAO Points 2015: the time of enrolment the established and grade H4 in one of the following: New Course Leaving Certificate (or an approved Agricultural Science, Applied Course Length: 4 Years equivalent) with a minimum of six Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, subjects which must include: Physics with Chemistry. Course Contact: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Dr Achim Schmalenberger Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four A Special Mathematics Examination will Tel: 00 353 61 233775 H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must be offered at UL following the Leaving include Mathematics, Irish or another Certificate results for those students Email: language, and English. who did not achieve the Mathematics [email protected] 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. with Chemistry, Technology, Design and www.ul.ie/admissions Communication Graphics/Technical Drawing.

About you • Environmental Science as key chemical engineering topics. This above, industrial work experience over • Pharmaceutical and Industrial degree programme qualifies you for an eight month period is provided KEY FACT Are you interested in Science? Would you Chemistry employment in a variety of professional through a relevant work placement Career like to understand how living things work, • Bioscience careers in the pharmaceutical and as part of the Cooperative Education This course will give you evolve and function at the molecular chemical sectors. The course is programme. There are many benefits to Opportunities the opportunity to develop or cellular level? Are you interested in a Having selected LM123 Biological and accredited by the Institute of Chemistry this programme for the student including career that can really make a practical Chemical Sciences you will be requested of Ireland and the Royal Society of the opportunity to apply academic The career opportunities will depend a core competency in both contribution to helping address the to rank the degree programmes in order Chemistry (RSC) with graduates eligible knowledge to the work environment as primarily on the BSc course chosen scientific areas during your challenges that presently face the world, of your preference during Semester 2. In for RSC Chartered Chemist status. well as developing many important skills by you, typical careers are: first year at the University. for example, the discovery of new drugs the event that a programme is over- including teamwork, problem- solving to fight disease, inventing new materials subscribed, places will be allocated With the B.Sc. in Biosciences degree and communication skills. It also provides Industrial Biochemistry for biomedical devices, developing based on UL exam performance. the emphasis is on cell biology and the student with very valuable work Biochemist, Teacher, Quality greener systems to protect the quality molecular medicine. Ireland is one of experience which increases their future Assurance Manager, Scientific of our environment? Do you want a The B.Sc. Industrial Biochemistry the leading international locations for graduate employment prospects. Researcher, Patent Agent challenging career and one tailored to focuses upon the study of living cells the Life Science industry, which spans meet the needs of a wide spectrum of (or components of living cells) and the biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical What you will study Environmental Science employers? medical/industrial applications of such devices and biotechnology. Biosciences is Environmental Officer, substances. It is designed to prepare extremely important to Ireland’s economy Students entering the programme will Environmental Laboratory Scientist, Students entering you for a career in biotechnology and and its future growth. undertake specific modules in the areas “ Why study Biological and Environmental Consultant, allied industries, and has a very strong of chemistry, biology, maths and physics. Chemical Sciences at UL? Environmental Auditor, Water the programme employment record. The degree would provide an excellent As the subsequent degree programme Conservation Officer, Water Quality foundation for students considering choices focus heavily on biology or Science requires a fundamental Scientist will take specific The B.Sc. Environmental Science will application to graduate entry medical chemistry (or a combination of both), the understanding of the key areas of provide you with a strong scientific school or to a post-graduate career in biology and chemistry subjects taken in modules in areas of biology and chemistry and the LM123 Pharmaceutical and Industrial understanding of environmental issues Bioscience/Life Sciences area. LM123 are designed to facilitate students Biological and Chemical Sciences at the Chemistry at local, national and global level and will in developing a fundamental competency chemistry, biology, University of Limerick offers prospective Chemist, Industrial Chemist, give you a full knowledge of technological Underpinning the LM123 Biological and in these areas. In conjunction with these students an opportunity to develop a Environmental Chemist, Chemical maths and physics. and management methods available Chemical Sciences programme are core scientific modules, there will also be core competency in both scientific areas Process Engineering, Quality to help improve the quality of our two very important student facilities. an interesting set of modules designed Assurance Manager. in their first year at University. Entrants environment. The first is access to the Science & to give students a clear understanding joining UL through the LM123 Biological Maths Learning Support Centres which of the key areas and content of the and Chemical Sciences programme Bioscience In the B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical & offers all students an opportunity to subsequent degree programme will subsequently have an opportunity Graduates of the programme will be Industrial Chemistry fundamental and further enhance their scientific and options of industrial biochemistry, to advance their studies in one of four well positioned to gain employment applied aspects of organic, inorganic, mathematical knowledge in the core pharmaceutical & industrial chemistry, specialised degree programmes, in Ireland’s rapidly growing high physical, analytical chemistry and scientific areas. Secondly, in all of the biosciences and environmental science. • Industrial Biochemistry tech Life Science industry. materials chemistry are covered as well subsequent degree options outlined

204 205 Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gCeimic Chógaisíochta Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i gCeimic Chógaisíochta agus Thionsclaíoch agus Thionsclaíoch Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry) Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you Typical duties of our graduates include:

Are you interested in a career that can • Drug discovery and synthesis Career Course Contact: really make a practical contribution • Formulation and production of active Our graduates work in a wide range of employment sectors such as: Dr Kevin M Ryan to helping address the challenges ingredients for medicines Opportunities that presently face the world, e.g. the • Scale-up of drug synthesis from the • Pharmaceuticals/drug production Tel: 00 353 61 213167 discovery of new drugs to fight disease, laboratory to the production plant • Clean chemical technologies Careers open to you with a degree • Renewable fuels and sustainable Email: [email protected] or inventing new materials for biomedical • Laboratory quality analysis of in Pharmaceutical and Industrial devices? pharmaceuticals energy generation Chemistry include; • Paints, plastics & textiles • Developing innovative processes • Chemist Admissions: Have you a flair for science and for making chemicals and • Drug discovery and development • Industrial Chemist • Mineral and metal processing Tel: 00 353 61 202015 technology and would like to use these pharmaceuticals • Environmental Chemist talents in a well-paid, intellectually • Quality assurance, validation and • Chemical quality control & validation Email: [email protected] • Chemical Process Engineer • Electronic materials and satisfying and productive career as a regulatory compliance e.g. FDA • Quality Assurance Manager www.ul.ie/admissions professional chemist? If so, then this may licensing components be the programme for you. • Pollution monitoring/control and STUDENT PROFILE Coming from the longest environmental remediation established applied chemistry Why study Pharmaceutical and • Chemical investigative work Killian Stokes programme in Ireland, our Industrial Chemistry at UL? e.g. forensic analysis or process graduates have an extremely troubleshooting If you have a keen interest in good reputation with employers. Follow-On Study The Pharmaceutical & Industrial chemistry, this is the degree for Over 95% work locally in Ireland, Numerous opportunities exist for Chemistry degree course qualifies you for Answers to frequently asked questions: you! This course initially deals with in jobs that are well paid and students that have graduated from employment in a variety of professional the fundamentals of chemistry. largely sustainable. Graduates the programme at the appropriate Online careers in the pharmaceuticals and • Honours Maths is NOT an entry Throughout the years it then have progressed to leadership level. Funded postgraduate research chemicals sector. requirement - ordinary level B3 Maths adds to this with more detail on positions occupying roles such as work to Masters or PhD level at UL will see you through the course if you the subjects through interesting Plant Manager, Process Manager, The Student Experience or at other universities worldwide, A number of features of the course have a C3 in any higher level Science lectures and enjoyable practical Research Director through to specialist taught MSc’s, and structure ensure that you are well subject; laboratories. It also incorporates Managing Director positions in the professional add-on/conversion prepared for the challenges of a • Chemistry is NOT an entry requirement some basics of process engineering chemicals and pharmaceutical courses (e.g. a Graduate Diploma in position in these fields immediately on - you would have to do some catching which in the current age is a industry in Ireland and Chemical Engineering) are among graduation. Fundamental and applied up, however, in the first year. necessity in industry. internationally. Our graduates enjoy the more popular options. aspects of organic, inorganic, physical As well as the interesting laboratory recognition as qualified chemists by and analytical chemistry are covered as What you will study work, the course offers refreshing, professional bodies within Ireland, To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/~ces well as key chemical engineering topics. new ways of learning. I enjoy the EU, and worldwide. The first year of the course deals with the fact that we study topics In addition, you will spend eight months foundation material in a variety of which are at the forefront of Course Description as a full-time paid employee of a science subjects: chemistry, physics, the chemical industry including pharmaceutical or chemical company mathematics, information technology. various analytical methods and during the work placement period (called In the second semester of year one and nanotechnology. Also, through the Cooperative Education) in the third throughout year two, the focus is on final year project, the course will year of the programme. The course is the fundamental aspects of organic, give you the opportunity to find accredited by the Institute of Chemistry inorganic, physical and analytical out if you might be interested in of Ireland and the Royal Society of chemistry. Applied and advanced research through a postgraduate Chemistry (RSC) with graduates eligible subjects as well as the main chemical course after your final degree. for RSC Chartered Chemist status. engineering topics are covered in years Co-Op at UL offers a fantastic three and four. opportunity to get first-hand Want to know more? Go to: There are significant employment industrial experience as part of your www.ul.ie/courses/LM123.html prospects for our graduates in The Cooperative Education placement degree. On my placement, I worked companies involved in the production, occurs in year three from early January at Bristol-Myers Squibb Cruiserath by chemical means, of numerous other to the end of August. in Dublin where I was assigned many items and goods that are essential to varied tasks and projects. I thrived modern living: You will conduct a research project on the level of responsibility given KEY FACT during your final year. In some cases, this to me as a student on Co-Op and • Food production and processing may involve continuing some work from felt I gained excellent experience in The course is accredited by • Fuels (including non-fossil, renewable your Cooperative Education placement, this field of pharmaceuticals. Some fuels) or perhaps working with a postgraduate the Institute of Chemistry of of the work I was assigned called • Polymers and plastics research team on a topical research for analytical skills and I had the Ireland and the Royal Society • Computer components (including project. opportunity to present my results of Chemistry (RSC) with microchips and integrated circuits) and findings to management, which graduates eligible for RSC • Synthetic fibres e.g. Lycra® further improved my organisational Chartered Chemist status. and communication skills.

206 207 Bachelor of Science in Industrial Bachelor of Science in Industrial Biochemistry Biochemistry Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta sa Bhithchemic Thionsclaíoch Bhithchemic Thionsclaíoch Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry) Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you In addition to these a number of other By the end of the course relevant subjects are also undertaken, lab and so was thrilled to get this Are you interested in biological sciences including computing, chemistry, maths You will have a deep knowledge of the position for placement. Course Contact: and wish to delve deeper? Would you like and bioinformatics. concepts, facts and technologies that Prof. Tewfik Soulimane to understand how living things work, underpin industrial biochemistry. These While at Astellas, I gained a evolve and function at the molecular areas include biochemistry, microbiology, Tel: 00 353 61 234133 What you will study wealth of work experience. I was level? Do you want to prepare for a future genetic engineering, biotechnology responsible for a media preparatory Email: [email protected] where molecular biology will be at the The programme is of four years duration. and biochemical engineering. From area and got the chance to further coalface of human endeavour? Then this The first year provides you with the here you will be very well placed to gain develop my communication, course might be for you. required academic foundation in: employment directly in industry, or go on leadership and teamwork skills. I Admissions: • Biology to further studies, either within Ireland or met some great people who helped Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Why study Industrial • Introductory industrial biochemistry internationally. me to enhance my understanding • Computing Email: [email protected] Biochemistry at UL? of microbiology and increase my • Chemistry knowledge of the subject. It also www.ul.ie/admissions The B.Sc. in Industrial Biochemistry is a • Mathematics STUDENT PROFILE gave me the opportunity to carry degree programme in biotechnology. • Introductory physics out important Quality Control It focuses upon the study of living cells Lorraine Quinn tasks on a daily basis. This co-op (or components of living cells) and the The second year builds upon these placement has most definitely medical/industrial applications of such fundamentals, introducing you to This course is extremely enjoyable. provided me with the necessary substances. It is designed to prepare courses in: skills to impress a future employer you for a career in biotechnology and • Biochemistry Each module we study has a purpose in providing me with the and to hopefully land a career in allied industries, and has a very strong • Microbial technology the biopharmaceutical sector! employment record. • Bioprocess technology knowledge and tools to graduate Online • Analytical sciences with a good degree at the end of Examples of traditional biotechnological the four years. It has also presented processes include the use of During the third and fourth years you will Career me with a great deal of other The Student Experience microorganisms to produce alcohol or undertake additional modules in opportunities such as working in antibiotics. Examples of more modern biochemistry, genetic engineering, Opportunities group projects and so building on biotechnological processes include the microbial technology, diagnostics, teamwork and communication skills and making presentations use of genetic engineering to produce applied immunology and bioinformatics. Careers open to you with a degree which help my confidence by protein based drugs (e.g. interferons), In the final year, a stream of elective in Industrial Biochemistry include; speaking in front of crowds and This programme engineered plants, which are drought or modules allows you to specialise in • Biochemist “ answering their questions. pesticide resistant or transgenic animals topics such as Biomaterials (new • Teacher focuses upon the displaying some novel characteristic, materials in the medical device industry), • Quality Assurance Manager such as faster growth. entrepreneurship and other business For my Co-op placement, I went • Scientific Researcher to Astellas, a pharmaceutical study of living cells options. A project, which is undertaken • Patent Agent The core subjects studied include: throughout the final year, allows a company in Killorglin, Co. Kerry. Course Description It was an experience I will never (or components of • Biochemistry (study of the structure problem to be analysed in depth and, Previous graduates have been forget for all the right reasons! I and biological function of cellular if you’re interested in postgraduate appointed to roles in areas such as living cells) and the was placed in the QC Microbiology molecules such as proteins and DNA, research, gives you the opportunity to quality, production and R&D in the lab for the eight months which I and how these molecules interact to carry out an exploratory investigation of following industries; medical/industrial thoroughly enjoyed. Microbiology is form living cells) a potential research topic. • Pharmaceutical • Industrial Biochemistry (study of the one of my favourite topics to study applications of • Diagnostics and prior to co-op I had completed applications of biological molecules During the spring semester of year • Medical devices such substances. for medical, industrial, environmental, 3 and the subsequent summer, a two microbiology-based modules. • Brewing Because of that, I was in some way agricultural or analytical purposes) period of Cooperative Education • Industrial enzyme/ natural products • Microbial Technology (study of the (student placement in industry) gives prepared to improve my knowledge Want to know more? Go to: • Food/dairy of microorganisms rather than www.ul.ie/courses/LM123.html biology and uses of bacteria, fungi, you experience of the practice and • Clinical biochemistry (e.g. hospital/ yeast and viruses) application of industrial biochemistry in learning everything from scratch. private testing labs) I also really enjoy working in a • Genetic Engineering (identification, a working environment. Such relevant • Scientific civil service isolation, engineering and expression industrial experience, gained either at • Teaching/lecturing of genes in order to gain new insights home or abroad, has proven particularly • University/government research into gene function or for the generation beneficial to students seeking • Technical (scientific) writing/editing of gene-mediated industrial/medical employment in industry after completing • Patent Office products) their studies. Follow-On Study • Bioprocess Technology (aspects While many of our students go of industrial-scale biotechnology To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/~ces directly into employment after Our graduates have a good manufacturing/processing) graduating, some continue their understanding of Biochemistry • Analytical Science (methods and studies at postgraduate level, and related subjects, allowing techniques used to detect and quantify gaining masters degrees or further study to MSc and PhD levels biological molecules/chemicals in doctorates in a range of subject in various areas of science and samples, for example measurement of disciplines. engineering. hormone levels in blood or pesticide levels in water) 208 209 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Science Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eolaíocht Chomhshaoil Eolaíocht Chomhshaoil Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry) Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you • Clean Technology - the use of cleaner technologies and processes Are you interested in Science? Are you to minimise the negative impacts of Course Contact: concerned about the quality of our technology on the environment Dr Tom O’Dwyer environment? Would you like a career • Waste Management - study of helping to make improvements to our the physical methodologies and Tel: 00 353 61 202691 environment for the benefit of this and techniques for dealing with increasing Email: [email protected] future generations? Do you want a levels of waste generated by the challenging career and one tailored to manufacturer and consumer meet the needs of a wide spectrum of • Health & Safety - a complementary Admissions: employers? Then perhaps you should area to environmental science which Tel: 00 353 61 202015 study Environmental Science at UL. specifically deals with significant health and safety issues both in Email: [email protected] Why study Environmental the workplace and in outdoor www.ul.ie/admissions Science at UL? environments. STUDENT PROFILE Maintaining both the quality of life and What you will study a clean and healthy environment is Peter Shone You“ will be provided with a strong foundation now a major concern of Government, The degree programme is four years in employers, non-governmental duration. Early modules are concerned I decided to come to UL because in biology, chemistry and ecology, and with organisations and citizens. The EU now with building up your understanding of all the facilities, particularly the has a very comprehensive environmental of science relevant to the environment 50m pool, where I instantly joined an in-depth knowledge in environmental policy, and as a Member State, Ireland (biology, ecology, chemistry, computing, the swimming and water polo technology, environmental management, Online is obliged to act in accordance with this maths and physics). The basic club and have competed for the policy. concepts used in these subjects are university at many levels. applied to specific environmental conservation and waste management. The Student Experience More stringent environmental science applications. Later modules The Environmental Science course requirements are being placed on in the programme focus on the areas gives an insight into the quality industry and community in areas such as of environmental management, of the environment and what we energy usage, waste minimisation, waste environmental technology, environmental can do to make improvements Career Follow-On Study management, recycling, water and air impact assessment, waste management, for the benefit of the world. This quality. Consequently, there is a strong environmental monitoring and health & course would be ideal if you are the Opportunities A number of graduates have demand for graduates with a scientific safety. type of person who enjoys science gone on to pursue taught M.Sc. understanding of environmental and programmes in key areas such as and interacting with nature - we Careers open to you with a degree health and safety issues, together with In the third year, the University organises Geographic Information Systems study a number of subjects that in Environmental Science include; a full knowledge of technological and Cooperative Education for all students. (GIS), environmental engineering, involve taking samples from the • Environmental Officer management methods available to help This is a period of approximately environmental impact assessment Course Description air and rivers. In the first two • Environmental Laboratory Scientist improve the quality of our environment. eight months of paid employment for (EIA) and clean technology. Other years, we covered a lot of biology • Environmental Consultant What makes Environmental Science at you in a position which is relevant to graduates have also pursued M.Sc/ and chemistry. In years 3 and • Environmental Auditor the University of Limerick distinctive is environmental science. This placement Ph.D by research at the University 4, we moved more towards the • Water Conservation Officer its relevance to industry and business, benefits you in a number of ways in that it of Limerick and also at other technology that can be used to • Water Quality Scientist through a focus on environmental • Facilitates you in applying help improve the quality of the international centres of research technology, environmental management techniques and knowledge acquired excellence including the Universities environment around us. In third UL graduates are employed in these and health & safety in the workplace. in the University to the workplace of Copenhagen, Mississippi State year, we also did an 8 month work roles in areas such as; environment in the US, Monash in Australia and placement that really gives you an • Chemical & Biotechnology industry You will be provided with a strong • Provides you with significant Waterloo in Canada. idea of what it will be like to work in • Energy generation foundation in biology, chemistry environmental experience which may Want to know more? Go to: this area after you graduate. • Electronics manufacture and ecology, and with an in-depth be of help when seeking a position on www.ul.ie/courses/LM123.html • Environmental Protection industries knowledge in environmental technology, graduation On my co-op placement I learnt the • Transport Sector environmental management, • Gives you the opportunity to work as importance of project management • Construction / Mining industries KEY FACT conservation and waste management. part of a team to solve real problems in and working towards deadlines, • Environmental Consultancy the workplace. as well as having the benefit of companies The main areas of study will include; What makes Environmental working on a multi-skilled team to • Local Authorities • Environmental Science - the In the final year of the programme you Science at the University achieve specific tasks. I felt that • Environmental Protection Agency application of the fundamental will undertake a research project in some this experience has helped prepare of Limerick distinctive is its sciences to environmental issues aspect of environmental science. The me for the world of work and so has relevance to industry and • Environmental Management - how project is supervised by an academic increased my employability. So, if business, through a focus on strategies can be developed and member of staff with specific expertise in you enjoy science, nature and have implemented in protecting all aspects the area and the project runs over both environmental technology, a view on helping to make the world environmental management of the environment semesters. a better place to live in, then this is the course for you! and health & safety in the To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/~ces workplace.

210 211 Bachelor of Science in Bioscience Bachelor of Science in Bioscience Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eolaíocht Bhitheach Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eolaíocht Bhitheach

Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry) Entry Route LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you

Are you interested in Science? Are you Cell communication and regulation - Course Contact: 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 microbes impact both positively and control of living processes by genetic Tel: 00 353 61 202431 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, communicate and divide? Are you Cell and molecular biology of the Admissions: 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 medicines? If so, the Biosciences degree how these mechanisms are involved Email: [email protected] 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 areas. The course includes specialist choice, drug screening techniques and “Bioscience merges guest lectures by members of the the different classes of drugs, including external BioPharma community giving protein based drugs. the study of cell the students a state-of-the-art insight biology, molecular into this exciting field. Cancer mechanisms, therapeutics and molecular medicine – examines cell cycle biology and What you will study controls in relation to cancer biology, and use of modern molecular technologies in immunology with a Students will undertake specific modules targeting cancer and other diseases. in the area of chemistry, biology, focus on molecular 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 Career in the understanding of biochemical cellular processes (trafficking, motility, systems and microbial technology. With apoptosis), systems biology of organisms Opportunities tailored contributions from industry and extracting meaningful data from speakers, the degree specific modules large data sets Bioscience is extremely important will instruct students on host-microbe to Ireland’s economy and its interactions, immunobiology, new Host microbe interactions – presents the future growth. Graduates of the therapeutic approaches, cell biology & key strategies microbes use to establish KEY FACT programme will be well positioned to cancer, and advance molecular biology – both beneficial and non-beneficial gain employment in Ireland’s rapidly ‘omics’ & bioinformatics. interactions with the host and the impact This Bioscience degree growing high tech Life Science of these on health. industry. will provide you with a Core modules include: strong foundation in The course includes significant the understanding of Microbiology and immunology – an laboratory based training and an biochemical systems and introduction to the components of independent research project. In addition microbial technology. microorganisms and the host immune the student will be placed in industry systems and how they interact for eight months, giving real-world Follow-On Study experience and an introduction to the BioPharma/industrial community. 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.

212 213 LM124 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics LM124 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Common Entry Common Entry Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i Matamaitic Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i Matamaitic

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CAO Points 2015: Applicants are required to hold the A Special Mathematics Examination will New Programme established Leaving Certificate (or an be offered at UL following the Leaving Course Length: 4 Years approved equivalent) with a minimum of Certificate results for those students Course Contact: six subjects which must include: who did not achieve the Mathematics requirement. Dr. Alan Hegarty Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Tel: 00 353 61 202291 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: Tel: 00 353 61 202015 In addition, applicants must hold a 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 “Mathematics is involves Mathematics, but may also be the Leaving Certificate Applied 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, understand and engineering, industry, finance or society. 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 a problem or programming and can choose from a understand, how things work. A problem selection of other modules, including or phenomenon of some sort occurs phenomenon that physics and economics, before deciding outside mathematics and mathematics whether to pursue a degree in is used to explain, to understand and occurs outside • Mathematical Sciences, which itself ideally to improve it. allows specialisation in mathematics, mathematics statistics or computing; or including production planning, • Mathematics and Physics; or Career quality control and research and • Economics and Mathematical development of new products. Sciences. Opportunities The choice of programme needs to Mathematics and Physics: be made before the end of the first The career opportunities will Physicist, meteorologist; patent semester; there is no restriction on this depend primarily on the BSc agent; planetary scientist; choice, except that to continue with course chosen by you. Graduates acoustical physicist; teacher. Mathematics and Physics you must take of UL Mathematics courses have a physics module in the first semester, successfully developed careers in Economics and Mathematical and similarly to continue with Economics the following employment areas: Sciences: and Mathematical Sciences you must Economist; statistician; market take an economics module in the first Mathematical Sciences: research analyst; securities trader; semester. It is possible to select modules Research; teaching; financial investment banking analyst; health which leave all three options open for the services including accounting, policy planner; international trade second semester. 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

214 215 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences in Mathematical Sciences Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eolaíocht Mhatamaiticiúil in Eolaíocht Mhatamaiticiúil Entry Route LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry) Entry Route LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you Mathematics The mathematics stream is aimed at If you like maths and you aren’t totally giving you a rounded appreciation of a logical thinker. My advice to Course Contact: certain what career you want to pursue mathematics and the ability to approach school leavers is to not corner Dr. Kevin Hayes eventually, this might be a good course problem solving with a mathematical yourself to one profession with choice for you. Mathematical skills are mind. It develops the analytical skills the degree you choose. If you Tel: 00 353 61 202388 highly valued by employers and are acquired in the first two years using know what subjects you’re Email: [email protected] easily transferable, so Mathematical mathematical modelling of real world best at, pick a course that Sciences with its three options is the problems. Topics covered include linear allows flexibility where you can perfect way to study something you like, algebra, fluid mechanics, dynamical specialise later as opposed to Admissions: while having a chance to think about systems, mathematical modelling and immediately. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 your eventual career choice. numerical solution of partial differential equations, perturbation methods and Bobby currently works with Email: [email protected] stochastic differential equations. Presidion in Dublin www.ul.ie/admissions Why study Mathematical Sciences at UL? Statistics STUDENT PROFILE GRADUATE PROFILE Statistics deals with the collection, The programme is suited to students presentation, and analysis of data Kevin Brosnan Bobby Reidy with an aptitude for mathematics who application areas include marketing, are interested in applying mathematics product development and testing, This course offered me a great A Day in the Life of... an Analytics to problem solving in the real world. finance, economics, sociology, medicine, opportunity to become educated Consultant Career It is designed to provide a broad and the experimental sciences. Topics in a wide range of mathematical I chose this UL course because mathematical training that will allow covered range from the mathematical skills. Every module throughout maths was my favourite subject Opportunities Online you to work in any environment that basis of statistics through to the use the four years has challenged me in school, I enjoyed working requires strong analytical and problem of computers in the analysis of large with numbers and I’m the kind in a unique way and developed Graduates of the programme have solving skills. The programme involves sets of data. The courses in this option of person who likes a straight The Student Experience core skills which are required in the been in considerable demand by an introductory two years, common include stochastic processes, statistical and concise answer. I also saw workplace for mathematicians and industry, commerce and government to all students, when the fundamental inference, data analysis, experimental that the course did not pin me statisticians. to apply their analytical and mathematical tools are introduced. design, quality control, time series down to any one profession after computing skills in areas such as: After two years, you will have the analysis, stochastic differential equations For my co-op work placement, I was college, giving me great freedom option of specialising in mathematics, and operations research. employed by Accenture in Dublin. to choose what I wanted to do • Data analysis including market statistics or computing. The programme Accenture are a global consultancy after my course and not before. research, demographics and also provides a theoretical grounding Computing firm with 250,000 employees. My typical day can vary a lot. medical research for students who wish to pursue The aim of this stream is to develop your I worked on the Accenture Analytics I’m responsible for working on • Financial services including postgraduate studies. understanding of the mathematical team who specialise in fraud and small mathematical projects for accounting, lending analysis and foundation of computing and to non-compliance for a wide array of clients as well as travelling all investment analysis Course Description provide you with practical skills in the companies ranging from financial over the UK and Ireland to give What you will study • Teaching development of software systems. The institutions to utility providers training courses on how to use • Software development The programme is full time, of four courses in this option include systems and government departments. mathematical software for their • Manufacturing including years in duration. It includes a period analysis, data mining, algorithms, My placement offered me the needs. production planning, quality of Cooperative Education during the database systems and intelligent opportunity to use skills and During my time in UL, my co-op control and research and spring and summer of the third year of systems. knowledge that I had developed work placement was a brilliant development of new products. the course where the skills that you have in college and apply that to real experience in every way. I chose • Physical modelling in industry or acquired are applied in an appropriate You will undertake a project in your life problems in large businesses. to go abroad and UL arranged at a university workplace. The first two years of the final year that reflects your area of I developed basic office skills and for me to work with Philips course provide a foundation in a broad specialisation and, if possible, your vastly improved my interpersonal Healthcare in The Netherlands. I Want to know more? Go to: range of areas including calculus, Cooperative Education experience. skills, which will be of huge benefit as worked as a Data Analysis Intern www.ul.ie/courses/LM124.html statistics, linear algebra, discrete To find out more, email [email protected] I move out into the working world. as part of the Logistics and mathematics, operations research, Optimisation team. My role was mechanics, computer science and to help my supervisor in finding mathematical modelling. cost-saving opportunities by analysing the transport of KEY FACT There is also an elective pair of modules replacement medical parts in the first year in either Follow-On Study around the world. On my This programme is (a) Computer Science or placement I learned valuable Recent graduates have undertaken a designed to provide a broad (b) Economics or data manipulation skills, variety of Masters courses in Ireland (c) Finance/Accounting or improved my ability to present mathematical training that and abroad, including the MSc in (d) Biology or results to colleagues and also will allow you to work in any Mathematical Modelling at UL. (e) Physics. the inter-personal skills needed Graduates have undertaken doctoral environment that requires to function well in a team. research, including some supported strong analytical and The third and fourth years of the This course is ideal for anyone by the MACSI research centre at UL. problem solving skills. programme give you the opportunity to who is good with numbers and specialise in one of the following options:

216 217 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics in Mathematics and Physics Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i Matamaitic agus Fisic Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i Matamaitic agus Fisic Entry Route LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry) OR Entry Route LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry) OR LM125 Physics (Common Entry) LM125 Physics (Common Entry)

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Have you ever wondered... This full time programme is of four Course Contact: • Why is the weather so difficult to years duration. The first two years are Dr Clifford Nolan predict? a combination of the main modules • What do stock markets and taken in both the mathematical sciences Tel: 00 353 61 202766 earthquakes have in common? degree and the applied physics degree Email: [email protected] • How can matter be a wave on atomic at UL. In these first two years the scales? fundamental aspects of physics and • How can wave mechanics produce the mathematics are established. Physical Admissions: next generation of computers? subjects will include such topics as Tel: 00 353 61 202015 • How do you model the Universe in a Mechanics, Waves, Light, Thermal computer? Physics, Electromagnetism, and Modern Email: [email protected] • How does the spreading of a disease Physics, which spans the scope of current www.ul.ie/admissions explain star formation? basic understanding in physics. In addition, more applied topics are Optics All of these questions share something and Semiconductors which are essential STUDENT PROFILE in common; they can be answered at the to modern technology. interface of mathematics and physics. Stephen Cowpar Understanding both subjects equally Mathematical subjects include Calculus, allows a unique view of the world that Algebra, Vector Analysis, Ordinary and I chose to study at UL as it offered lets you capture and analyse its true Partial Differential Equations, Numerical me the opportunity to continue Online complexity in an elegant way; it allows Analysis, Fourier Analysis and Computer my study of both Maths and Follow-On Study you to explain it, see effects not yet Software. Physics, without having to choose Career detected nor realized, and even predict one over the other. In the first two Opportunities The B.Sc. in Mathematics and how it will behave. You will need to be During the spring semester of the third years I gained a solid grounding Physics prepares students for comfortable with mathematics, and have year, a period of cooperative education in both subjects, which has postgraduate degrees, which can an innate curiosity as to how the world (placement in industry) provides you enabled me to go on to study more Careers open to you with a degree in lead to research opportunities at works. You should also be interested in with practical experience in a relevant advanced topics such as Quantum Mathematics and Physics include; UL such as MACSI (Mathematics applying your skills in mathematics and work environment. This is organised by Mechanics, Dynamical Systems and • Physicist Applications Consortium for Science physics to understanding and solving the University’s Cooperative Education Mathematical Modelling. • Meteorologist and Industry). This is a network real world problems. Department in collaboration with • Patent Agent of applied mathematicians and representatives from various industries, I completed my co-op placement • Planetary Scientist physicists who work on solving Why study Mathematics and both in Ireland and abroad. Students are with Analog Devices Inc, one of • Acoustical Physicist industrial problems that come interviewed by company representatives. the leading manufacturers of the • Teacher Physics at UL? directly from companies within On selection, they are offered full-time solid state devices that form the Ireland. Graduates might also opt for Want to know more? Go to: Traditional mathematical physics employment during the Cooperative integrated circuits vital to all of As more and more of the world’s the MSc in Mathematical Modelling. www.ul.ie/courses/LM124.html degrees in Ireland have been narrow Education period and are paid at a modern technology. During my leading technical and finance in their scope. This course seeks to competitive rate. placement, I worked closely with companies locate in Ireland, provide a genuine mixture of the two the process development team, graduates with the skills provided by subjects. In addition to developing core The remainder of the modules taken gaining many hours of laboratory the B.Sc. in Mathematics and Physics and advanced mathematical skills, during third and fourth year offer a more experience, and so directly are needed now more than ever. KEY FACT training will be provided in fundamental in-depth view of both mathematics and applying the analytical skills that Examples include companies such as physics spanning mechanics to physics. The offered modules include: I had developed at UL. I was highly Havok who build the physics engines This degree will provide quantum mechanics, and in state-of- Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, involved in the development of that power video games and special training in analytical and the-art applications of physics such as Atomic, Molecular and Laser Physics, new products; my knowledge of effects. computational methods for nanotechnology. Nano-technology, Numerical Solution semiconductor device physics that of Partial Differential Equations and the formulation and solution I had learned on my course was Another example is the financial The analytical training and broad Mathematics of Natural Phenomena. invaluable to me in this regard. services industry where physics of fundamental and applied physical understanding of challenges These more advanced subjects will underlies much of financial modeling. physical problems. likely to be encountered in an industrial prepare you for both an industrial career Studying here at UL has helped me The combined mathematical and setting will prove to be a valuable asset and also for a career in research and to develop the skills necessary for physics content will train students for prospective employers. The applied development. a wide variety of jobs in industry to have analytical minds, to develop aspects in particular will ensure that, on and also for academic research. logical problem solving abilities, graduation, you will be at an advantage During the final year, a project is The course has prepared me very and will give you the ability to apply in comparison to more traditional undertaken that allows you to analyse well for entry into the PhD program this knowledge. Employers value Maths Physics graduates, when seeking a particular problem in depth. This also in Applied Mathematics at Cornell these assets highly and often hire employment in the smart economy. In gives students interested in postgraduate University in the US. mathematicians and physicists even such an economy envisaged by the research an opportunity to carry out an though their specific training might Government, academic and industrial exploratory investigation of a potential not be directly relevant to the job on research will be closely coupled. research topic. offer.

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218 219 Bachelor of Science in Economics Bachelor of Science in Economics & Mathematical Sciences & Mathematical Sciences Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eachnamaiocht Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta in Eachnamaiocht & Eolaíochtaí Matamaiticiúla & Eolaíochtaí Matamaiticiúla Entry Route LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry) Entry Route LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you • Civil Service If you like solving problems, and like to Career • Actuarial services Course Contact: question what underlies the physical The aim of this and economic world around you, then “ Opportunities Declan Dineen This degree programme was this may well be the course for you. By degree is to equip developed in response to trends in Tel: 00 353 61 213186 the end of this course you will be able to Careers open to you with a degree in the labour market indicating the Email: [email protected] apply various mathematical techniques the mathematically Economics & Mathematical Sciences increasing premium that business to understanding the physical and include; sectors place on highly numerate economic world around us. competent Admissions: • Economist graduates who also possess an students with a • Statistician understanding of the economic and Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Why study Economics and • Market Research Analyst commercial environment. There is Email: [email protected] Mathematical Sciences at UL? more specialised • Securities Trader always demand from employers for • Investment Banking Analyst such graduates in various spheres; www.ul.ie/admissions With strong applied quantitative skills, focus at the level • Health Policy Planner business, education, as well as the employment prospects for graduates GRADUATE PROFILE • International trade specialist public and financial sectors. of this programme are very good. In a of mathematical Stella Abimbola • Demographer dynamic learning environment, you will theory and statistical • Banking develop high standards of numeracy and Alenkhe • Education (incl. teaching and key skills in analytical thinking, therefore analysis while research) many diverse career opportunities will be A Day in the Life of …….an Assistant open to you upon graduation. simultaneously Financial Controller The aim of this degree is to equip the providing them Each day is different in my field and mathematically competent students that’s what I love most about my with a more specialised focus at the level with an exposure job. I work closely with my finance There is always of mathematical theory and statistical colleagues and support the sales “ analysis, while simultaneously providing to the principles of team to drive and achieve our demand from them with an exposure to the principles economics and its business goals and objectives. I of economics and its key applications. attend various meetings throughout employers for key applications. the day to support business needs What you will study and requirements, and develop such graduates business partnerships with various The course is full time over four years. commercial team members. in various In the first two years of the programme, Financial acumen is a key skill in spheres; business, students are introduced to the principles my role, as it involves analysing of macro - and microeconomics, calculus, financial information and preparing and statistics. The final two years of Online education, as well reports on our daily sales and sales the programme concentrate on the targets. It is also my responsibility as the public and development of skills in mathematical The Student Experience to monitor the performance of our modelling, statistical analysis and sales team members. financial sectors. econometrics and their application to My course at UL greatly prepared a range of problems in economics. The me for this career because of the second semester of Year 3 is spent on numerous skills I acquired, ranging a Cooperative Education placement. from computing and mathematical You will gain experience in a working skills to practical problem-solving environment which requires the skills skills. The two-subject combination that you will have developed during your of Economics and Mathematics studies. makes for a very versatile degree.

To find out more, go to www.maths.ul.ie Course Description 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. Offered jointly by Kemmy Business School and Faculty of Science and Want to know more? Go to: Stella currently works as a Financial Engineering www.ul.ie/courses/LM124.html Analysis Advisor with Dell Inc.

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COURSE INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Career CAO Points 2015: Applicants are required to hold at A Special Mathematics Examination will Opportunities New Programme the time of enrolment the established be offered at UL following the Leaving Course Length: 4 Years Leaving Certificate (or an approved Certificate results for those students Physics graduates work in jobs Course Contact: equivalent) with a minimum of six who did not achieve the Mathematics such as: subjects which must include: requirement. Dr. Ian Clancy • Research and Development Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Engineer Tel: 00 353 61 202371 Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four We welcome applications from mature • Process Engineer H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must students. Mature applicants must apply Email: [email protected] • Researcher include Mathematics, Irish or another through the Central Applications Office • Medical Physicist language, and English. (CAO) by 1 February • Consultant/Analyst Admissions: “Lightning wires” • Software developer In addition, applicants must hold a Tel: 00 353 61 202015 created in UL’s • Manager minimum grade H4 in Mathematics and Department of Physics Email: [email protected] a grade H4 in any one of the following: for novel technologies www.ul.ie/admissions Applied Mathematics, Engineering, such as using light to Physics, Physics with Chemistry. transfer information in microchips

About you Physicists get to ask the big questions conception through to a technological • Microelectromechanical structures and and their work enables them to form application. Physicists are part of this devices for biomedical applications. Do you ever wonder: answers. Physics describes the Universe process at every step from theory to • How did the universe begin? from the very largest size (of the Universe application. This flexibility for physicists In your final year of study you will • How does the sun keep shining? itself) to the very small sizes of atoms and in the workplace is one of the strengths undertake a project working on these “Physics describes • How can we store so much information even subatomic particles. By asking and of a Physics degree. A Physics degree or other topics alongside and guided on something as small as a microSD answering these big questions rather imparts knowledge of the physical world, by established researchers in the the Universe card? than simply observing nature, physicists along with strong mathematical and Department. and everything • How does your mobile device know can use the knowledge gained to control problem-solving skills. when to change the orientation of the natural phenomena in the form of In summary, Physics is a fascinating in it down to the screen depending on how you hold it? technology. Physicists also have a broad knowledge subject to study that develops strong • How can computer games look so of subjects that other disciplines would mathematical and problem-solving skills smallest subatomic realistic? Albert Einstein’s development of General find difficult to match including Quantum with a deep understanding of topics that • How is the weather so unpredictable Relativity in the early 20th century Mechanics, Optics, Thermal Physics, are of particular relevance to new and particles. Physicists more than a few days into the future? was initially used to describe gravity Electromagnetism, Semiconductors, developing technologies in both research • How can we create technological around large celestial bodies such as Solid State Physics, and Nanotechnology. and industry. use their knowledge solutions to address problems like the Sun, galaxies or even black holes. The detailed knowledge of these areas to control natural global climate change and the need for Einstein’s theory has found modern-day ensures that good physics graduates will What you will study renewable energies? application in the Global Positioning always be in demand by industry. phenomena in the • How can we form images down to the System (GPS) that many of us regularly In the first semester you will study topics scale of individual atoms? use to navigate our journeys. Without Physicists can also undertake research in physics including mechanics, heat, form of technology. Einstein’s theory, and the physicists who in either industry or academia. Faculty in electricity, magnetism, and methods of If these questions interest you and you understood it, GPS would simply not have the Department of Physics and Energy measurement. You will also study general want flexibility in choosing a career worked. are actively involved in research in areas chemistry and topics in mathematics then studying Physics at UL is your best such as including linear algebra and calculus. choice. Quantum Mechanics was developed by • Flow batteries for large scale energy Before the end of Semester 1 you will physicists to describe the smallest of storage, choose whether you wish to study Why study Physics at UL? objects; atoms and subatomic particles. • Using light to transmit information • Applied Physics or Physicists then identified how to control rather than electrons in wires • Mathematics and Physics. Physics is the study of matter and energy the flow of electrons in matter. This work (Nanoplasmonics), The major distinction between these and their interaction: so it is the study of has led directly to the development of • Computational modelling of two programmes is that Applied everything in the physical world. In order modern digital computers. When you use assemblies comprising millions of Physics includes physical chemistry to learn about nature it is necessary your computer/mobile device you are atoms to determine properties of and electronics, subjects that the to understand the language that she using the technologies initially developed various materials, Mathematics and Physics programme speaks in. This language is mathematics. by physicists. • Using electron microscopy to omits in favour of developing stronger A physicist uses the tools of experiment determine the structure of nanoscale mathematical skills. and mathematics to uncover the The examples described above involved materials and to investigate novel 2-D relationships found in nature as Physics. developing a theory in Physics from materials like graphene,

222 223 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics in Applied Physics Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i bhFisic Fheidhmeach Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i bhFisic Fheidhmeach Entry Route LM125 Physics (Common Entry) Entry Route LM125 Physics (Common Entry)

COURSE INFO About you 2. Strong emphasis on problem-solving skills making graduates highly desirable Are you the type of person who enjoys as employees in industry, academia and Course Contact: understanding the details of how current research. Dr. Ian Clancy technologies work? Would you like to 3. Strong engagement in research use this understanding to develop new ensuring that graduates are up to date Tel: 00 353 61 202371 technologies and applications? Do you with the latest developments in applied Email: [email protected] want to have flexibility in choosing your physics. career? If so, this programme might suit 4. Outstanding links with local industry you. for cooperative placement, collaborative Admissions: research and employment. Tel: 00 353 61 202015 Why study Applied Physics 5. A friendly, collaborative, and highly at UL? collegial environment that stimulates Email: [email protected] innovative thinking and promotes the www.ul.ie/admissions The UL link with industry is one of the highest standard of accomplishment in strongest in Ireland. With both directly tackling challenges. GRADUATE PROFILE funded and state-sponsored active collaborative research, the Department What you will study Shane McCarthy Damien Thompson of Physics and Energy at UL is working shows a model of a C fullerene with companies such as Analog Devices, The programme is four years in duration. Since graduation, I’ve been 60 nanoparticle. COOK Medical, Intel, and BorgWarner. The first two years provide you with a working for Accenture as an These “bucky ball” In addition to advancing science strong foundation in the following areas: Analytics Consultant. Accenture molecules are and developing new products, this • Mechanics is a global management Online promising materials engagement also creates employment • Thermodynamics consulting company that for molecular opportunities for the graduates of the • Optics works with businesses and electronic devices The Student Experience BSc in Applied Physics course. UL’s • Electromagnetism governments to help maximize and nanoscale drug pioneering Cooperative placement • Modern Physics their performance and achieve delivery devices programme also ensures that the • Experimental Physics their corporate vision. I spend graduates are engaged with industry • Chemistry my time carrying out analysis, from an early stage of their career and • Electronics building models and advising our can adapt to the high levels of skill and • Computing clients who are scattered right professionalism required in industry. • Mathematics across the globe, meaning I get to travel regularly. Working for a Follow-On Study Faculty members teaching this course The third and fourth years of study consulting company ensures lots Career are deeply involved in research and provide core material in the following of variety - to date I’ve worked on Opportunities Our graduates have a good are continually generating scientific areas: projects ranging from examining Course Description breakthroughs and next generation • Quantum Mechanics understanding of mathematics and the prescribing behaviour of experimental techniques allowing technologies. The Department has an • Semiconductors The Applied Physics degree provides doctors, to saving hundreds of further study to MSc and PhD outstanding track record in scientific • Nanotechnology flexibility and freedom in choosing millions of tax-payers’ money levels in various areas of science, publications, patents and generation • Computational Physics a career. Applied physics has an through operational efficiencies engineering, mathematics and even of intellectual property. Examples of • Medical Instrumentation obvious advantage over other physics for an EU revenue agency quantitative areas of finance and scientific advances and technological courses, for example astrophysics, and even detecting fraud in economics. innovations pioneered in the Department An important element of the final year is healthcare. in that our graduates are better include piezoelectricity in synthetic an Applied Physics project which gives positioned to fill lucrative industrial bone material, infrared nanoscopy, and you the opportunity to study a problem A degree in Applied Physics will roles. vanadium redox flow batteries. in depth. During the Spring Semester open many doors for you and is Want to know more? Go to: and Summer of third year a period the ideal foundation for many Many of our graduates are www.ul.ie/courses/LM125.html Many of the Department’s faculty of Cooperative Education gives you careers. This course will give you employed by market leaders in the members are also members of the experience of the application of Physics the quantitative skills, tools and semiconductor industry such as Intel KEY FACT Bernal Institute, one of the leading in an industrial environment. practical training to tackle some Ireland, Analog devices, and ASML. research institutes in Ireland, which To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/physics of the world’s biggest problems. Physics allows you to houses nationally unique microscopy, The UL Experience (outside the Applied Physics is sufficiently broad in spectroscopy and process infrastructure. classroom) will help you grow scope that our graduates are working understand how things Students gain access to this as a person and develop those throughout the high technology work and to use that infrastructure through undergraduate softer skills which are so very sector in areas including computer understanding to solve laboratory courses and fourth year important, no matter what career software (Google, Avaya), electronics real-world problems. It will projects. you choose. (Molex, Microsemi), enterprise services (Accenture, SAP), and prepare you as a highly In short, the top reasons for studying medical devices (Boston Scientific, employable problem-solver applied physics at UL are: Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, and capable of working in many 1. A pragmatic balance between Stryker). settings. fundamental and applied aspects of physics.

224 225 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics in Mathematics and Physics Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i Matamaitic agus Fisic Honours Bachelor Degree | Baitsiléir Eolaíochta i Matamaitic agus Fisic Entry Route LM125 Physics (Common Entry) OR Entry Route LM125 Physics (Common Entry) OR LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry) LM124 Mathematics (Common Entry)

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Have you ever wondered... This full time programme is of four Course Contact: • Why is the weather so difficult to years duration. The first two years are Dr Clifford Nolan predict? a combination of the main modules • What do stock markets and taken in both the mathematical sciences Tel: 00 353 61 202766 earthquakes have in common? degree and the applied physics degree Email: [email protected] • How can matter be a wave on atomic at UL. In these first two years the scales? fundamental aspects of physics and • How can wave mechanics produce the mathematics are established. Physical Admissions: next generation of computers? subjects will include such topics as Tel: 00 353 61 202015 • How do you model the Universe in a Mechanics, Waves, Light, Thermal computer? Physics, Electromagnetism, and Modern Email: [email protected] • How does the spreading of a disease Physics, which spans the scope of current www.ul.ie/admissions explain star formation? basic understanding in physics. In addition, more applied topics are Optics All of these questions share something and Semiconductors which are essential STUDENT PROFILE in common; they can be answered at the to modern technology. interface of mathematics and physics. Stephen Cowpar Understanding both subjects equally Mathematical subjects include Calculus, allows a unique view of the world that Algebra, Vector Analysis, Ordinary and I chose to study at UL as it offered lets you capture and analyse its true Partial Differential Equations, Numerical me the opportunity to continue Online complexity in an elegant way; it allows Analysis, Fourier Analysis and Computer my study of both Maths and Follow-On Study you to explain it, see effects not yet Software. Physics, without having to choose Career detected nor realized, and even predict one over the other. In the first two Opportunities The B.Sc. in Mathematics and how it will behave. You will need to be During the spring semester of the third years I gained a solid grounding Physics prepares students for comfortable with mathematics, and have year, a period of cooperative education in both subjects, which has postgraduate degrees, which can an innate curiosity as to how the world (placement in industry) provides you enabled me to go on to study more Careers open to you with a degree in lead to research opportunities at works. You should also be interested in with practical experience in a relevant advanced topics such as Quantum Mathematics and Physics include; UL such as MACSI (Mathematics applying your skills in mathematics and work environment. This is organised by Mechanics, Dynamical Systems and • Physicist Applications Consortium for Science physics to understanding and solving the University’s Cooperative Education Mathematical Modelling. • Meteorologist and Industry). This is a network real world problems. Department in collaboration with • Patent Agent of applied mathematicians and representatives from various industries, I completed my co-op placement • Planetary Scientist physicists who work on solving Why study Mathematics and both in Ireland and abroad. Students are with Analog Devices Inc, one of • Acoustical Physicist industrial problems that come interviewed by company representatives. the leading manufacturers of the • Teacher Physics at UL? directly from companies within On selection, they are offered full-time solid state devices that form the Ireland. Graduates might also opt for Want to know more? Go to: Traditional mathematical physics employment during the Cooperative integrated circuits vital to all of As more and more of the world’s the MSc in Mathematical Modelling. www.ul.ie/courses/LM124.html degrees in Ireland have been narrow Education period and are paid at a modern technology. During my leading technical and finance in their scope. This course seeks to competitive rate. placement, I worked closely with companies locate in Ireland, provide a genuine mixture of the two the process development team, graduates with the skills provided by subjects. In addition to developing core The remainder of the modules taken gaining many hours of laboratory the B.Sc. in Mathematics and Physics and advanced mathematical skills, during third and fourth year offer a more experience, and so directly are needed now more than ever. KEY FACT training will be provided in fundamental in-depth view of both mathematics and applying the analytical skills that Examples include companies such as physics spanning mechanics to physics. The offered modules include: I had developed at UL. I was highly Havok who build the physics engines This degree will provide quantum mechanics, and in state-of- Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, involved in the development of that power video games and special training in analytical and the-art applications of physics such as Atomic, Molecular and Laser Physics, new products; my knowledge of effects. computational methods for nanotechnology. Nano-technology, Numerical Solution semiconductor device physics that of Partial Differential Equations and the formulation and solution I had learned on my course was Another example is the financial The analytical training and broad Mathematics of Natural Phenomena. invaluable to me in this regard. services industry where physics of fundamental and applied physical understanding of challenges These more advanced subjects will underlies much of financial physical problems. likely to be encountered in an industrial prepare you for both an industrial career Studying here at UL has helped me modeling. The combined setting will prove to be a valuable asset and also for a career in research and to develop the skills necessary for mathematical and physics content for prospective employers. The applied development. a wide variety of jobs in industry will train students to have analytical aspects in particular will ensure that, on and also for academic research. minds, to develop logical problem graduation, you will be at an advantage During the final year, a project is The course has prepared me very solving abilities, and will give you in comparison to more traditional undertaken that allows you to analyse well for entry into the PhD program the ability to apply this knowledge. Maths Physics graduates, when seeking a particular problem in depth. This also in Applied Mathematics at Cornell Employers value these assets highly employment in the smart economy. In gives students interested in postgraduate University in the US. and often hire mathematicians and such an economy envisaged by the research an opportunity to carry out an physicists even though their specific Government, academic and industrial exploratory investigation of a potential training might not be directly research will be closely coupled. research topic. relevant to the job on offer.

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CAO Points 2015: 340 Applicants are required to hold at in horse riding and/or have experience of Course Length: the time of enrolment the established working with horses. “The overall aim of Leaving Certificate (or an approved Cert: 2 Years, Dip: 3 Years equivalent) with a minimum of five A Special Mathematics Examination will both programmes Course Contact: subjects which must include: be offered at UL following the Leaving Five O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or five Certificate results for those students is to equip students Bridget Younge H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must who did not achieve the Mathematics Tel: 00 353 61 213447 include Mathematics, Irish or another requirement. in the disciplines Email: [email protected] language, and English. of Equine Sciences, We welcome applications from mature Note: Grade F6 in Foundation students. Mature applicants must apply Equitation and Admissions: Mathematics also satisfies the minimum through the Central Applications Office entry requirements. Foundation Maths is (CAO) by 1 February. Equine Business Tel: 00 353 61 202015 not reckonable for scoring purposes. Email: [email protected] Management with www.ul.ie/admissions It is desirable that candidates should have a reasonable level of competency a competency appropriate to the level of the awards.

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 Career excellence. KEY FACT The Certificate and Diploma courses are Opportunities 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 Careers open to you with a Cert/ courses are suitable if you area of horse-based or related industries. understanding of scientific principles and Diploma in Equine Science include; The courses are designed in response to “hands on” applied work with horses. • Breeding and producing horses want to achieve academic the economic and cultural importance of qualifications before starting • Work within the racing industry the horse based industries in Ireland and In addition you will complete an extended • Equestrian leisure, recreation and work in an area of horse- abroad and their need for high quality period of cooperative education. Many tourism related activity based or related industries. staff. You can graduate after two years students rate this part of their studies • Equestrian related service with a Certificate level qualification or, very highly as an opportunity to take industries such as insurance, you can progress to a Diploma or Degree their college learning to an industry transport, equipment manufacture level qualification. Progression to the context. Cooperative education is and supply Diploma in Science (Equine Science) considered to be a very beneficial life- • Sales, marketing and public programme is subject to achieving at learning experience and an opportunity relations least Second Class Honours Grade 2 in to network and make contacts in the • Administrative roles within industry the Certificate programme. industry either in Ireland or abroad. organisations • Self employment or work in non- The programmes offer a broad base of To find out more, go to www.ul.ie/~ls equestrian areas learning in equine science, equitation and equine related business topics. This three

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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 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 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

231 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 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

232 All admission enquiries for undergraduate programmes:

Admissions, Tel: +353-61-202015 University of Limerick, Enquiries: www.ul.ie/admissions-askus Limerick, Ireland www.ul.ie/admissions