| Course Name |
Science Technology & Engineering - Foundation Studies |
| Course Provider |
NUI Galway |
| Course Code |
78646 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Diploma (Level 6 NFQ)
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Special Purpose |
National University of Ireland |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening, Daytime, Weekend |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Next start date Contact Course Coordinator |
| Application Date |
Apply Online |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
The course takes place over 26 weeks - Tuesdays and Thursday (7-10pm) and one or two Saturdays per month (10am-5pm).
Duration
26 weeks, part-time |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements but Leaving Certificate is desirable. |
| Course Content |
Expand+This programme is designed for individuals who have been out of the formal education system for some time and now wish to begin third level studies in the areas of Science, Technology or Engineering.
The preparatory nature of the programme builds ...
Hide-This programme is designed for individuals who have been out of the formal education system for some time and now wish to begin third level studies in the areas of Science, Technology or Engineering.
The preparatory nature of the programme builds up participants’ confidence in their academic ability and equips them with skills that will help them to participate in future third level education programmes in a technology related area.
To prepare students in academic and core modules to progress to degrees in Science, Engineering or Technology.
Subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Writing, Study Skills, IT and Educational Guidance.
The aim of the teaching programme is to foster in the participants confidence and enthusiasm for each subject and to introduce them to the conceptual framework and language for each subject area.
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| Assessment Method |
Most modules on the programme are assessed through a combination of coursework and examination. For modules where coursework counts for less than 100% of marks, exams take place at the end of each module or semester. |
| Number of Credits |
ECTS weighting 30 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+The courses are a recognised entry requirement at GMIT and NUI Galway and for full-time and part-time Business, Science, Engineering and Technology courses at both institutions. Participants on these Foundation courses must apply through the CAO matu...
Hide-The courses are a recognised entry requirement at GMIT and NUI Galway and for full-time and part-time Business, Science, Engineering and Technology courses at both institutions. Participants on these Foundation courses must apply through the CAO mature students route for a place on a full -time course. Participants must apply to the CAO before 1st February in the year of entry to a third level programme, that is, participants apply for a full-time, third level place that will start the following autumn while still completing the Foundation Course.
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| Further Enquiries |
Trish Bourke
Mature Students Officer
NUI Galway
Tel: 091-492695
Email: trish.bourke@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/mature |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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