Access for Higher Education
The Certificate in Access for Higher Education serves as a preparatory pathway for individuals aspiring to pursue third-level programmes from Level 7 and beyond.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | Atlantic Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Candidates are required to possess a Grade O3 in five ordinary level subjects, which must include Mathematics and English or Irish in the Leaving Certificate or FETAC Level 5 (or an equivalent international examination).
Careers / Further progression
Successful completion of the Certificate in Access for Higher Education will show that students’ possess a strong grounding in Mathematics, Academic Learning Skills, and Information & Communications Technology (ICT). Graduates will showcase the cultivation of theoretical and critical thinking skills in core subjects. They will also exhibit self-awareness and an understanding of the implications of personal attributes on career choices.
The programme aids students in effective career decision-making and fosters the ability to devise and implement solutions for well-defined challenges. Graduates of the access programme will apply their knowledge across diverse contexts within all module areas. They will demonstrate accountability for their own tasks and for collaborative efforts within a team. Additionally, students will identify their own and their team's learning needs, taking proactive steps to overcome developmental obstacles. Their ability to convey personal viewpoints will be informed by collaboration and a holistic understanding of multifaceted issues spanning all module domains.
Completion of this access to higher education certificate also creates a pathway to various undergraduate programmes available through IBAT College and ATU.
Further information
Applicants who do not meet the entry criteria may gain admission to the programme based on mature years (over 23 years of age by 1st January in the intended year of entry).
How to Apply
Complete our Online Application form and a member of our admissions team will contact you.
Alternatively, please contact our admissions team at: +353 1 5740 183 or by email: atu.admissions@ibat.ie, to set up a meeting to discuss the course further and/or to apply.
The Certificate in Access for Higher Education serves as a preparatory pathway for individuals aspiring to pursue third-level programmes from Level 7 and beyond. Tailored to offer an alternative avenue for entering higher education, this programme is both enriching and engaging, built upon the principles of adult education.
Completing this certificate in higher education also opens doors to multiple undergraduate programmes available at IBAT College and ATU.
Having successfully completed this programme graduates will be able to:
Demonstrate a knowledge of a broad foundation in Maths, academic learning skills and ICT.
Demonstrate self awareness and understanding of implications of personality, skills and interests in career decision making.
Formulate and apply appropriate responses to well-defined problems.
Take responsibility for own work and work of others when working as part of a team.
Identify one’s own and teams learning needs and take action to solve any developmental challenges.
Express own world view based on working with other team members and understanding the wider context of issues that present within all module areas.
Semester 1
Application of Numbers 10
Learning Skills & Personal Development 10
ICT 5
College Skills & Career Planning 5
Semester 2
Academic Writing 5
Research Fundamentals 5
Business & Law 10
Introduction to Design Principles 10