Access Course - Athlone
This one-year access course equips candidates with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to progress to third-level education at TUS.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
What are the entry requirements?
Mature applicants: Persons 22 years and over on 1st January of the year of entry, with or without Leaving Certificate are eligible to apply.
Persons 21 years of age may apply and are required to have Grade D3 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate, including Mathematics and a language (English or Irish), or a NFQ Level 5 major award.
The selection procedure will involve an interview at the Midlands campus in Athlone.
Careers / Further progression
Graduates can gain entry to a range of TUS Midlands courses at higher certificate/ordinary degree level for the following academic year on successful completion of all elements of the course, including examinations and in some cases interviews.
Further information
No Course Fee (Programme is free).
Application Deadline
31 May – First round applications
15 September – Second round/Late applications – please note places are subject to availability.
This one-year access course equips candidates with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to progress to third-level education at TUS. Graduates can gain entry to a range of TUS courses at higher certificate/ordinary degree level for the following academic year on successful completion of all elements of the course, including examinations and in some cases interviews. The access course gives students an understanding of computing, basic technology, science, engineering, business and humanities. Teaching methods include a combination of lectures, tutorials, project work and other assignments.
Qualification
Certificate in Transition to Higher Education (Level 6)
Communications and Study Skills
Mathematics
Information Technology
Educational Guidance
Business Studies and Finance
Social Studies
Science
Engineering
Access Department
General Queries
Email: access.midlands@tus.ie
Telephone: (090) 6468123