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LIVE + LEARNFULL-TIME PROSPECTUS
2013/2014
Bóthar Bhaile Bhlainséir Thuaidh, Baile Átha Cliath 15, ÉireGuthán: (01) 885 1000 Fax: (01) 885 1001 [email protected]
Blanchardstown Road North, Dublin 15, IrelandPhone: (01) 885 1000 Fax: (01) 885 1001 [email protected]
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The information given in this publication is intended as a guide to prospective students of the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material printed in this prospectus, the contents cannot be construed as implying a contract between the Institute and any applicant or third party. The Institute reserves the right to amend courses, titles of courses or regulations at any time. Electives on offer in some course programmes will only be offered if there are sufficient resources available and suitable qualified applicants
received in any given year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
On behalf of ITB, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the compilation of this prospectus. Firstly, thanks to all our students and staff who contributed to, or are featured in the publication. Our design team is Language Communications and
photography was by Andres Poveda.
Mairead MurphyMarketing and Development Unit
Design: www.language.ie
Investing in your future
Full-time Prospectus 2013 | 2014 3
HELLO + WELCOME You can’t beat a good all-round education,
and at ITB we believe that can only come
from living life to the full at college. That’s
why as a student, you’ll not only find
yourself with a full academic calendar but
you’ll find plenty to occupy your leisure time
as well. So whatever course you choose to
follow you’ll find that at ITB, it’s more than a
qualification – it’s an education.
Join us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/itbdublin
Follow us on Twitterwww.twitter.com/itbdublin
Institute of Technology Blanchardstown4
Dia Duit + fáiLtE rOiMh Ní féidir an t-oideachas maith
uileghabhálach a shárú agus anseo ag an
ITB creidimid go ngabhann in éineacht leis
sin an bheatha a chaitheamh ina hiomláine.
Mar fhoghlaimeoir páirtaimseartha
áfach, tuigimid go bhfuil riachtanais agat
atá éagsúil le riachtanais na mac léinn
lánaimseartha. Chuige sin déanfaimid
ár seacht ndícheall chun a chinntiú go
mbaineann tú amach agus go sáraíonn tú
do spriocanna a fhad agus a choinníonn
tú cóimheá fós sa chuid eile de do shaol.
Ar an ábhar, cibé cúrsa a thograíonn tú a
dhéanamh, is mian linn gurb é do thaithí
ag ITB gur mó é ná cáilíocht –
gur oideachas é.
COntEntsNEws + rEviEWs p. 6
LOOK + sEE p. 9
CrEativE DigitaL
MEDia COursEs p. 11
COMputiNg COursEs p. 19
Computing p. 22
Information Security and Digital Forensics p. 28
HOrtiCuLturE COursEs p. 33
ENgiNEEriNg COursEs p. 41
Engineering p. 44
Computer Engineering in Mobile Systems p. 48
Mechatronic Engineering p. 53
Energy Systems and Industrial Automation p. 60
BusiNEss COursEs p. 67
Business p. 70
Business and IT p. 77
International Business p. 83
Business Accounting and Finance p. 90
Sports Management and Coaching p. 99
HuMaNitiEs COursEs p. 106
Social and Community Development p. 107
Early Childhood Care and Education p. 115
Applied Social Studies in Social Care p. 123
OpEN + friEnDLY p. 130
Where We Are p. 131
Map p. 131
How To Get Here p. 131
suppOrt sErviCEs p. 133
Access Office p. 133
Student Services Office p. 133
Health Service p. 134
Counselling Service p. 134
Profiling p. 134
Careers Office p. 134
Student Information Desk (SID) p. 134
LivE + LEarn p. 135
Students’ Union p. 136
Sporting Facilities p. 136
Sports Scholarships p. 136
Clubs and Societies p. 136
Facts and Fundraising p. 136
iNs + OUts p. 137
National Framework of Qualifications p. 138
The set-up: How ITB Courses are Structured p. 140
Applying to ITB: Application Through the Central Applications Office (CAO) p. 141
Special Category Applicants p. 148
Applying to ITB: Direct Applications for Admission p. 152
FiNaNCE + Grants p. 153
Financial Matters p. 154
Tuition Fees p. 154
Student Contribution Fees p. 154
Third Level Grants p. 155
Back to Education Allowance p. 155
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NEw COursEs FOr
tHis YEar
4 year Honours Bachelor Degree Courses – NFQ Level 8:
BN114 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting and Finance
BN117 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Computer Engineering in Mobile Systems
BN120 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing in Information Security and Digital Forensics
BN122 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Energy Systems and Industrial Automation
3 year Ordinary Bachelor Degree Course – NFQ Level 7:
BN042 Bachelor of Science in Energy Systems and Industrial Automation
It is now possible on all our courses to progress to NFQ Level 8.
Find full course details in “LOOK + SEE” or visit www.itb.ie
OpEN DaYs
During the year we have open days and evenings designed for prospective students, parents, relatives and friends to attend to discuss courses in more detail, meet lecturing staff and view the campus.The Schools Open Day is on Tuesday, 20th November 2012.
A further open evening will be held in March/April 2013. For confirmation of these dates visit www.itb.ie.
NEws + rEviEWs
Full-time Prospectus 2013 | 2014 7
in OthEr nEWs… FEtaC
For entry into ITB, since September 2013, all FETAC level 5 and FETAC level 6 awards are scored to deliver a maximum of 400 CAO points. FETAC is currently undergoing a major restructuring and recoding systems of its awards so for the most current and up-date information please visit the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac
sCHOOL LiaisON OFFiCE
The services we offer to Career Guidance Teachers and schools include Schools/FETAC Colleges visits, Career Exhibitions and Seminars, Group Visits to ITB and attendance at Parents Information Evenings. ITB also runs a variety of programmes and competitions for second level schools including Scifest, Formula One, TASTER, Young Women in Technology and Maths for Fun. For further details please contact the Marketing and Development Unit on 01 885 1530 or email [email protected].
sHuttLE Bus
During the academic year there’s a shuttle bus service linking ITB with Coolmine Train Station, the National Aquatic Centre and the bus hub at the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre – see www.itb.ie for further updates including the timetable and route.
wHat tHEY saY
aBOut us
Following ITB’s Institute review which was carried out by a HETAC International Panel, we received 15 commendations in a variety of areas including,
• The strong recognition and endorsement of the Institute’s distinctive mission, values and brand by learners and stakeholders in the local community.
• The open and active engagement of the Institute with a wide range of external stakeholders, including secondary schools, further education colleges and employers.
• The strength of the institutional commitment to its existing mission of access and relevance which has served it well in its developmental phase and in meeting the needs of learners and the community.
• All ITB’s programmes are validated and its policies support access, transfer and the progression ladder.
• Its achievement in attracting and meeting the needs of under-represented and disadvantaged groups, up-skilling and re-skilling through flexible lifelong learning provision and innovative initiatives throughout the community.
• The range and quality of innovative initiatives in teaching and learning.
• The positive impact of the new student information desk providing a “one-stop-shop” for student queries.
• The effective and widespread use of “Moodle” as a support for student learning.
• The successful development and implementation of the learning difficulties screening initiative with the support of the National Learning Network.
Full-time Prospectus 2013 | 2014
LOOK + sEE From Business, Computing and
Engineering to Languages, Horticulture and
Creative Digital Media Studies plus a range
of Humanities Programmes, the breadth
of courses available at ITB is remarkable
in itself. What’s even more amazing is
the quality of the facilities and the sheer
dedication of the lecturers, who bring each
subject to life.
This next section gives an overview of each
academic programme. For more details on
modules visit http://courses.itb.ie.
Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN CrEativE DigitaL MEDiaCAO Code BN112
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Creative Digital MeDia Courses
CrEativE DiGitaL MEDia COUrsEs
wHat
This dynamic and exciting course will supply all the
practical, creative and technical skills you need to
succeed in the digital society and economy.
wHY
If you want to open up a range of career opportunities
in creative industries like web design, gaming, social
media, film and marketing, this is the course for you.
Although a relatively new sector to the Irish economy,
the digital media industry is one of the most recent
success stories. Creative digital media is the industry
of the future, and has been accorded a ‘high priority’
status by the Irish government with huge job potential
for all graduates.
wHO
Although you don’t have to be good at art to do it,
you should have a good visual awareness, an interest
in the internet and technology and an understanding
of how technology can be applied in creative and
interesting ways.
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN CrEativE DigitaL MEDiaCAO Code BN112
HOw
Our state of the art digital media labs are equipped
with Apple iMacs and Windows workstations
complete with Apple, Microsoft and Adobe software.
We have a wide range of digital photography, video
and film equipment with good sound engineering and
video facilities. Work placement is an integral part of
this course in year three.
By concentrating on digital creativity, and mixing
theory with practical work, the course prepares you
for success in the creative digital industry. Working
together with like-minded people you will discover
how to unlock your own creativity and learn how
to tap into your own store of ideas for developing
projects. Over time you will have the opportunity
to specialise in a particular area of interest to
expert level. And because you work closely with
your class and lecturers, everyone on the course
will gain the maximum benefit of the high calibre
of the academic programme. To see the type of
wonderful work you will get to create check out
www.creativedigitalmedia.ie.
sHOw aND tELL
• Each year an exhibition showcases
the best of creative digital media.
It features a range of students’
work across all years of the
programme from first to fourth.
Visitors to the exhibition witness
a wide range of engaging creative
projects including short films,
animation, interactive installations,
media rich web sites, 3D games,
mobile applications and much
more creativity and ingenuity.
Julie McDonald
Creative Digital Media
Work placement at
Language Design & Advertising
“i’ve really enjoyed the last 3
years of the Creative Digital
Media course at itB. i think
having a work placement
module is so important for a
course like this so i was very
keen and excited to finally
put what i had learnt over the
past few years into practice in
a real working environment.
i feel like i have gained so
much during my placement
and i’m now looking forward
to taking the experience and
skills that i have picked up
and applying them to do
my best in my final year of
college.”
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BaCHELOr OF arts iN CrEativE DigitaL MEDiaCAO Code BN021
BN021 Bachelor of Arts in Creative Digital Media – Year 1, Year 2
and Year 3
BN413 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media – Year 4
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syafiqah Cullen
CrEativE DiGitaL MEDia
“it’s about half creative and half technical – so it’s good that way. it’s very project based – almost 100% continual assessment with just one exam, which i like too. the lecturers are so nice. We’re a small bunch of people, we’re really close knit and everyone just gets along and the lecturers, they all know us by name, so in lectures we can joke around as well as being serious, it’s all very easy going. the facilities are really good – the course introduces me to new technologies. socially it’s brilliant… everyone’s really friendly and it’s really good fun!”
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BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN CrEativE DigitaL MEDiaCAO Code BN112
Duration: 4 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the six passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 8
FETAC Entry Requirements: A full Level 5 or 6 award in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. Courses considered as cognate areas for progression are detailed on the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac.
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COUrsE COntEnt
The Creative Digital Media courses will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1 Year 2
Visual Creativity Visual Communications 2
Personal Development Group Project (Phase 1 and Phase 2)
Web Development 1 & 2 Group Project Skills
Digital Photography 1 & 2 Website Design 1 and 2
Introduction to Digital Media Digital Video 1 & 2
Writing for Digital Media Multimedia Development 1 & 2
Visual Communications 1 Digital Animation
Universal Design Digital Audio
Digital Imaging
Multimedia Authoring
Year 3 Year 4
Instructional Design and e-Learning Digital Media within Society
Working in Digital Media Final Year Project (Phase 1 and Phase 2)
Video Production Digital Film Making
Content Management Systems 3D Modelling and Animation
Digital Marketing Critical Theory
Sound Engineering Enterprise Development
Work Placement Post Production Techniques
Interactive 3D Environments
Emerging Technologies
Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN CrEativE DigitaL MEDiaCAO Code BN112
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Creative Digital MeDia Courses
COMPUtinG COUrsEs
wHat
Modern computing covers a wide area of related
and interconnecting technologies, skills and
disciplines from understanding the architecture
of modern computer systems and building them,
to systems analysis, computational intelligence,
artificial intelligence and natural language
processing.
wHY
Computing is a hugely vibrant, fast changing,
exciting and interesting area in which to study,
work and play.
wHO
Sociable, progressive, naturally curious types who
enjoy the company of like-minded people, like
technical topics and love problem-solving, games
and fun.
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN CrEativE DigitaL MEDiaCAO Code BN112
HOw
Because we’re located in the heart of “Ireland’s
Silicon Valley”, there’s no better place to prepare
yourself for a future in computing. We have state
of the art computer, network and digital forensic
labs. The courses mix both theory based and
practical hands-on subjects designed to equip you
with practical computer build and maintenance
skills; advanced technical, design and programming
skills; and the communication and entrepreneurial
skills you’ll need to build a rewarding career in this
dynamic, exciting and crucial industry.
Computing students can receive dual accreditation
for industry certified programmes such as VMware,
CompTIA, Cisco, SAS and Citrix as part of their
computing programmes.
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Kevin Finnegan
COMPUtinG
“since i was small i loved computing… then as a teenager i started taking them apart and adding new parts in. i always just loved computers and wanted to know how they worked… wanted to know the ins and outs. i’m happy with the course, the quality of the lecturers and the teaching. i was expecting them to be less involved and maybe just read out stuff but they explain it well to you. i was out for about a month in hospital but i caught up fairly easy because a lot of material is online, i was even doing some in the hospital. there was plenty of support.”
CoMputer Courses
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COMPUtinG
is tHis FOr YOu?
Perfect for sociable, progressive, naturally
curious types who enjoy the company of like-
minded people, enjoy technical topics and love
problem-solving, games and fun. The aim of
this course is to produce computing graduates
with the skills, knowledge and competencies
in telecommunications and networks, software
engineering and multimedia.
Employment opportunities for graduates include
areas like software engineering, interactive
multimedia, internet design and development,
network design and management, broadband
communications and distributed systems.
Brendan Lawless
Graduate of Bachelor
of Science (Honours) in
Computing
software Engineer, iBM
“the best thing about itB
was the attitude of the staff
and students.
there is so much depth to
studying Computing that you
can literally specialise in what
you most enjoy towards the
end of your degree.
the course caters towards
all levels of ability, starting
off at an even level and then
building up ability in steps.
Everyone has their own pace
and this approach caters for
that, regardless of your age
or educational background.”
gOOD tO KNOw
According to the IDA (Industrial
Development Agency):
• 3 of the world’s top 5 gaming
companies are located in Ireland;
• Top 5 exporters of software in the
world are located in Ireland;
• 8 of the world’s top 10
technology companies are here;
• Top 10 “born on the internet”
companies are all here;
• Highest concentration of ICT
activity in OECD countries.
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Duration: 2 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Higher Certificate in Science
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish.
NFQ Level: 6
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award but it must include Mathematics or Mathematics for Computing or Mathematics for Engineering.
HigHEr CErtiFiCatE iN sCiENCE iN COMputiNg iN iNFOrMatiON tECHNOLOgYCAO Code BN002
BN311 Bachelor of Science in Computing in Information
Security and Digital Forensics – Year 3
BN302 Bachelor of Science in Computing in Information
Technology – Year 3
BN420 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Security
and Digital Forensics – Year 4
BN402 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing – Year 4
Or
BN002 Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in Information Technology – Year 1 and Year 2
25CoMputer Courses
BaCHELOr OF sCiENCE iN COMputiNg iN iNFOrMatiON tECHNOLOgYCAO Code BN013
Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Science
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award but it must include Mathematics or Mathematics for Computing or Mathematics for Engineering.
BN013 Bachelor of Science in Computing in Information Technology – Year 1 and Year 2
BN311 Bachelor of Science in Computing in Information
Security and Digital Forensics – Year 3
BN013 Bachelor of Science in Computing in Information
Technology – Year 3
BN420 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Security
and Digital Forensics – Year 4
BN402 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing – Year 4
Or
Bienvenue
bienvenidos
Willkommen
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Duration: 4 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish.
NFQ Level: 8
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. This award must include Mathematics or Mathematics for Computing or Mathematics for Engineering. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression are detailed on the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac.
BaCHELOr OF sCiENCE (HONOurs) iN COMputiNgCAO Code BN104
27CoMputer Courses
COUrsE COntEnt
The Computing course will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Fundamentals of Programming 1 & 2
LAN Switching and Wireless Data Structures and Algorithms
Project (Part 1 & 2)
Computer Systems GUI Programming Rich Web Applications Research Skills
Networking Basics Operating Systems (Client) Data Mining Derivation of Algorithms
Personal and Professional Development
Information Technology Mathematics
Advanced Switching and Routing
Network Security
Web Development 1 & 2 Database Fundamentals Project Skills Enterprise and Cloud Computing
Algorithmic Problem Solving Object Oriented Analysis and Design
Major Group Project (Part 1 & 2)
electives: Ubiquitous Computing or Computer and Network Forensics. Note: One elective must be selected.
Computer Architecture Advanced Programming Network Distributed Computing
electives: Game Development or Text Mining and Information Retrieval or Advanced Network Technologies or XML and Web Services or High Performance Computing or Intelligent Computing or Applied Language Engineering. Note: Four electives must be selected.
Mathematics for Computing Web Applications Object Oriented and Design Patterns
Routers and Routing Basics WAN Technologies Troubleshooting IP Networks
Interactive Multimedia Computer Graphics
Software Engineering and Testing
Operating Systems (Server)
Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.
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infOrMatiOn sECUritY anD DiGitaL fOrEnsiCs
is tHis FOr YOu?
Aimed at anyone who likes to question accepted
approaches to digital security and thinks about
how a network intruder or hacker would behave.
This degree is designed to provide you with an
all round perspective on information security risk
and project management.
Graduates are in high demand from all parts of
the Information Technology sector as security is
one of the fastest growing parts of the industry.
EMpLOYEr tEstiMONiaL
“We reached out to it
Blanchardstown, to look at
interns and Graduates. the
feedback was extremely
positive, and we compare
them very favourably to other
graduates. in some cases, we
felt that the itB students were
ahead when it came to real-
world programming.”
Openet
gOOD tO KNOw
• Despite the recession, the
demand for IT skills remains
strong, with job announcements,
from the ICT (HP Ireland, Avaya,
Quest Software), gaming
(PopCap Games), on-line
gambling (Paddy Power)
and energy (e.g. Endeco
Technologies) sectors.
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30 Full-time Prospectus 2013 | 2014
Duration: 4 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish.
NFQ Level: 8
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. This award must include Mathematics or Mathematics for Computing or Mathematics for Engineering. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression are detailed on the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac.
BaCHELOr OF sCiENCE (HONOurs) iN COMputiNg iN iNFOrMatiON sECuritY aND DigitaL FOrENsiCs new for 2013/2014
CAO Code BN120
31CoMputer Courses
COUrsE COntEnt
The Bachelor of Science in Computing in Information Security and Digital Forensics courses will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Fundamentals of Programming 1 & 2
LAN Switching and Wireless Hardware and Software Digital Forensics
Cyber Crime Investigations
Computer Systems GUI Programming Data Modelling Advanced Network Security
Networking Basics Operating Systems (Client) Group Project (Part 1 & 2) Biometrics
Personal and Professional Development
Information Technology Mathematics
Forensics Investigation Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Web Development 1 & 2 Database Fundamentals Data Mining Individual Project (Part 1 & 2)
Algorithmic Problem Solving Object Oriented Analysis and Design
Distributed Systems IT Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
Computer Architecture Advanced Programming Network Security Application Security and Secure Programming
Mathematics for Computing Web Applications Secure Communications Disaster Recovery and Business Continuance
Routers and Routing Basics WAN Technologies Computer Graphics Information Retrieval and Text Processing
Interactive Multimedia
Software Engineering and Testing
Operating Systems (Server)
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN CrEativE DigitaL MEDiaCAO Code BN112
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Creative Digital MeDia Courses
hOrtiCULtUrE COUrsEs
wHat
These hands-on and practical courses are designed
to help develop the knowledge, skills and practical
experience needed to work in the dynamic,
developing horticulture sector.
wHY
Previous graduates have moved into a variety of
careers, from landscape design, stadia grounds-
keeping, garden centres and nurseries, to organic
food production, golf course management, parks
and gardens management and even teaching. Many
have gone into business for themselves in these
areas too.
wHO
If you’re the active, outdoorsy, entrepreneurial type,
who’s creative and hands-on; if you’re interested
in the environment, where your food is grown and
how parks and golf courses are designed and cared
for; then you should probably look no further than
Horticulture.
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN CrEativE DigitaL MEDiaCAO Code BN112
HOw
Designed to incorporate both the theoretical and
practical aspects of horticulture, courses include
modules on organic production, sustainability,
landscape design and turf-grass management
as well as computing, business and personal
development.
We offer practical hands-on opportunities to
develop skills and we engage with the local
community on real life practical projects, designed
and built by students, to a budget. This allows
students to get to know each other and their
lecturers in a working environment and for skills to
develop naturally as the course progresses. Work
placement is an essential part of this course.
And, as we’re sitting on circa 56 acres of land on
the fringes of the fastest growing city in Europe,
we’ve got an opportunity to develop that other
courses simply do not have.
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aidin O’hara
Graduate of Bachelor of
Science (Honours)
in Horticulture
Golf Course Manager,
Mount Juliet
“the itB lecturers provide
professional guidance in a way
that encourages a student to
achieve the very best results.
horticulture is an industry
full of career choices. it is an
industry that has become
very important as people
are becoming increasingly
concerned about their
surroundings, world resources,
nature, conservation, pollution
control, and an unpredictable
climate. My educational
experience at itB transformed
me from being an ordinary golf
course manager into the status
of a professional golf course
manager.”
gOLD aND BrONzE
• In 2012, ITB received a Gold
Medal in the Educational
Category for our stand and
horticultural display in the
Nursery Pavilion at Bloom,
Ireland’s largest gardening,
food and family event that
takes place in the Phoenix
Park Dublin.
• In 2011, ITB’s showgarden
‘Out of the Ruins’ won a
bronze medal at Bloom.
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Science
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BaCHELOr OF sCiENCE iN HOrtiCuLturECAO Code BN022
BN022 Bachelor of Science in Horticulture – Year 1, Year 2 and
Year 3
BN406 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture – Year 4
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Ciaran Farrelly
BaChELOr Of sCiEnCE in hOrtiCULtUrE
“it covers a variety of things; business and law if you want to set up your own business. it’s a hands-on subject, experience is what gets you the knowledge. Practical training, pruning, planting, plant propagation – it’s stuff you can’t really learn through theory, it’s trial and error. Machinery is another aspect you need to know about and be able to fix, if you’re on a job and it breaks down.”
HortiCulture Courses
38 Full-time Prospectus 2013 | 2014
Duration: 4 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the six passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the six passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 8
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression are detailed on the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac.
BaCHELOr OF sCiENCE (HONOurs) iN HOrtiCuLturECAO Code BN113
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COUrsE COntEnt
The Horticulture courses will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Personal and Professional Development
Summer Placement Placement Final Year Project (Part 1 and 2)
Business Administration Accountancy Marketing and Customer Service
Research Methods
Plant Identification and Classification
Plant Protection Professional Practice in the Horticulture Industry
electives Semester 1: Horticultural Business Management – Planning or Human Resource Management or Environmental Indicators or Arboriculture 2 or Golf Course Design and Management or Advanced Plant Pathology or Plant Treatment Regulation or Advanced Soil Science and Chemistry or Commercial Horticulture Crop Production 2.Note: Three electives must be selected.
Applied Science and Mathematics
Contract Specification and Tenders
Introduction to Digital Media
Computer Applications Nursery Stock Production Biodiversity and Ecology
Practical Training in Horticulture
electives Semester 1: Protective Structures or Floristry and Interior Landscaping or Principles of Sustainability or Soft Landscape Construction or Commercial Horticulture Crop Production 1.Note: One elective must be selected
Arboriculture 1
The Horticulture Sector electives Semester 2: Project Management or Features Construction or Plant and Landscape Management or Commercial Horticulture Crop Production 2 or The Principles of Organic Growing or Computer Aided Design for Horticulture or Automated Systems and Mechanisation or Turf-grass Establishment and Maintenance 1. Note: Three electives must be selected.
Basic Concepts of Law
Technical Drawingelectives Semester 2:Horticulture Business Management – Operations or Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development or Diffusion of Innovation or Universal Design for Amenities or Genetics and Plant Breeding or Landscape Design 2 or Synthetic Sports Surfaces or Parks and Gardens or Horticulture Therapy or Commercial Horticulture Crop Production 2.Note: Four electives must be selected.
Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
Machinery for Horticulture
Plant Biology and Physiology
Group Project
Financial Planning
Turf-grass Establishment and Maintenance 1
Landscape Design 1
Plant Propagation
Hard Landscape Construction
Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN CrEativE DigitaL MEDiaCAO Code BN112
Institute of Technology Blanchardstown40
Creative Digital MeDia Courses
EnGinEErinG COUrsEs
wHat
ITB offers engineering courses at Honours Degree,
Ordinary Degree and Higher Certificate levels in
the area of Electronics and Computer Engineering,
Mechatronic Engineering, Energy Systems and
Industrial Automation.
wHY
Graduates will be in a position to pursue careers in
any number of fields from Pharmaceuticals, Mobile
Systems, Manufacturing and Heavy Industry, Energy
and Aerospace and Technology.
wHO
If you enjoy building things, figuring out how things
work and how they can work better and want to be
able to use your qualifications to build and invent
then this is the right path for you.
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN CrEativE DigitaL MEDiaCAO Code BN112
HOw
Designed to give you both the practical skills to
move directly into industry and the theoretical
knowledge required to move on to further study,
all these courses comprise a targeted mix of
disciplines. You will learn how to work effectively
alone and as part of a team and will complete
projects integrating various aspects of the course.
All of this is facilitated with modern well-
equipped labs, online materials, lectures and
assessment as well as on-site support from
enthusiastic staff, willing to spend time helping
students.
OFFiCiaL rECOgNitiON OF itB’s
ENgiNEEriNg COursEs
Engineers Ireland (www.engineersireland.ie) has
accredited the following programmes leading
to professional titles of Associate Engineer or
Engineering Technician:
• BEng in Computer Engineering (BN012) –
Associate Engineer (AEng MIEI).
• Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronics
and Computer Engineering (BN001) –
Engineering Technician (Eng Tech IEI).
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shane Hurley
EnGinEErinG – COMMOn EntrY
“i enjoyed engineering subjects at school, but wasn’t sure what field to pursue after. Ultimately, i would like to become a pilot and see engineering as a route to this. i was delighted to find the Engineering Common Entry Course, as it covers a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines with an option to specialise. the course is giving me a better understanding of plane engines, electrics and aerodynamics and is a big step towards my ultimate goal.”
44 Full-time Prospectus 2013 | 2014
Duration: 2 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Higher Certificate in Engineering
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish.
NFQ Level: 6
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award but it must include Mathematics or Mathematics for Computing or Mathematics for Engineering.
HigHEr CErtiFiCatE iN ENgiNEEriNg iN ELECtrONiCs aND COMputEr ENgiNEEriNgCAO Code BN001
BN423 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Computer Engineering
in Mobile Systems – Year 4
BN001 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronics and Computer Engineering – Year 1
and Year 2
BN301 Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering – Year 3
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Engineering
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award but it must include Mathematics, or Mathematics for Computing or Mathematics for Engineering.
BaCHELOr OF ENgiNEEriNg iN COMputEr ENgiNEEriNgCAO Code BN012
BN423 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Computer
Engineering in Mobile Systems – Year 4
BN012 Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering – Year 1,
Year 2 and Year 3
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Not applicable
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award but it must include Mathematics or Mathematics for Computing or Mathematics for Engineering.
BaCHELOr OF ENgiNEEriNg(allowing later specialisation in Computer Engineering or Mechatronics)
CAO Code BN015
BN012 Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering – Year 2 and Year 3
BN423 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Computer Engineering in Mobile Systems – Year 4
BN422 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics – Year 4
BN009 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics – Year 2 and Year 3. See page 55
Or
BN015 Bachelor of Engineering (allowing later specialisation in Computer Engineering or Mechatronics) – Year 1
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COUrsE COntEnt
Please note that there is a one year schedule for first year as listed in the following table:
Semester 1
Mathematics 1
Personal Development with Computer Applications
Digital Electronic
Engineering Science
Circuit Theory
Workshop Practice 1
Semester 2
Mathematics 2
Analogue Electronics
Introduction to Data Communications and Networks
Electrical Science
Programming 1
Workshop Practice 2
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COMPUtEr EnGinEErinG in MOBiLE sYstEMs
is tHis FOr YOu?
If you enjoy building things, like to figure out
how they work and want to be able to use your
background in Computer Engineering to build
and understand mobile systems, then this is
where you can learn how things work and how to
apply your imagination to improve and invent the
things that we all use in our daily lives.
And when it comes to employment, there’s a
growing demand for graduates with the mix of
hardware and software skills required to work
in this ever expanding world of mobile systems,
from app development to the technology of the
networks behind it all.
Ciarán sharpe
Graduate of Bachelor of
Engineering (Honours) in
Computer Engineering
Clinical Engineer, Health
Service Executive
“the course provided
an excellent basis for
understanding many aspects
of computer engineering
and electronics as well as
engineering principles and
standards when working as a
professional engineer in the
industry. the best thing about
itB was the excellent facilities
and the close and friendly
atmosphere. the best thing
about studying engineering
is the variety of careers that
it can lead to as well as the
constantly evolving and
advancing industry that means
you will never stop learning.”
gOOD tO KNOw
• On our Engineering programmes
students spend over half their
time doing hands-on, practical
work in labs and tutorials.
• Engineers Ireland has highlighted
that the number of engineers in
Ireland needs to increase from
40,000 to 110,000 by the year
2020 for the country to become
a top 5 global economy.
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50 Full-time Prospectus 2013 | 2014
Duration: 4 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish.
NFQ Level: 8
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. This award must include Mathematics or Mathematics for Computing or Mathematics for Engineering. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression are detailed on the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac.
BaCHELOr OF ENgiNEEriNg (HONOurs) iN COMputEr ENgiNEEriNg iN MOBiLE sYstEMsnew for 2013/2014
CAO Code BN117
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COUrsE COntEnt
The courses in Engineering in Computer Engineering will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Engineering Science Microprocessor Systems 1 & 2 Mathematics 5 & 6 Mathematics 7 for Computer Engineering
Workshop Practice 1 & 2 Programming 2 Digital Logic Java and Algorithms
Circuit Theory Electronic Computer Aided Design
Software Design and Testing Mobile Internetworking
Digital Electronics Interfacing Electronics Digital Communications Wireless Communications Systems
Mathematics 1 & 2 Electronic Communications Computer Systems Architecture
Embedded Operating Systems
Personal Development with Computer Applications
Mathematics 3 & 4 Project (Part 1 & 2) Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)
Analogue Electronics Computer Networks Software for Real-Time and Embedded System
Applications of Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Programming 1 Manufacturing and Quality Digital Design Management Information Systems
Electrical Science Object Oriented Programming Network Architecture and Protocols
Mobile Application Development
Introduction to Data Communications and Networks
Project Semiconductor Devices 1 Year 4 Project
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MEChatrOniC EnGinEErinG
is tHis FOr YOu?
If you’re curious, imaginative, active and inventive,
if you like team projects and problem solving, the
mix of electronic, electrical, computer, robotics
and mechanical in Mechatronic Engineering will
offer you plenty of opportunities to thrive.
Graduates will be in a position to pursue careers
in any number of fields from Pharmaceuticals,
Manufacturing and Heavy Industry to Aerospace
and Technology.
Colin Griffin
Graduate of Bachelor of
Engineering in Mechatronics
“the Mechatronic Engineering
course is a great mix of
practical and theory skills
that would compliment any
job. i would recommend this
course for people with a
desire to learn everything they
need about multiple areas of
engineering but also want to
physically get involved in the
manufacturing and assembly
stages. after graduating from
itB, i went on to complete a
research Masters in DCU in
Mechanical & Manufacturing
Engineering. for the last two
years i’ve been in Eindhoven
in the netherlands with a
company called Cematec
Engineering working as a
Mechanical Design Engineer.”
gOOD tO KNOw
• The successful application of
Mechatronic Engineering is
what enabled NASA Engineers
to control and communicate
with the Mars Rover over
unfathomable distances, thus
contributing greatly to our
understanding of remote
locations.
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tadenda Mudehwe
MEChatrOniC EnGinEErinG
“i knew i wanted to do engineering but i didn’t know what type so i came in and spoke to one of the lecturers. he explained that Mechatronics is good if you’re not sure because it’s so broad and opens up more options for you. at the time i really didn’t know what Mechatronics was but it’s a combination of computer engineering and mechanical and automation. i did a job search and i found out that there are all sorts of jobs out there for this qualification.”
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BaCHELOr OF ENgiNEEriNg iN MECHatrONiCsCAO Code BN009
Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Engineering
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award but it must include Mathematics or Mathematics for Computing or Mathematics for Engineering.
BN009 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics – Year 1, Year 2 and
Year 3
BN422 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics –
Year 4
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Not applicable
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award but it must include Mathematics or Mathematics for Computing or Mathematics for Engineering.
BaCHELOr OF ENgiNEEriNg(allowing later specialisation in Computer Engineering or Mechatronics)
CAO Code BN015
BN012 Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering – Year 2 and Year 3. See page 45
BN423 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Computer Engineering and Mobile Systems – Year 4
BN422 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics – Year 4
BN009 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics – Year 2 and Year 3
Or
BN015 Bachelor of Engineering (allowing later specialisation in Computer Engineering or Mechatronics) – Year 1
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COUrsE COntEnt
Please note that there is a one year schedule for first year as listed in the following table:
Semester 1
Mathematics 1
Personal Development with Computer Applications
Digital Electronics
Engineering Science
Circuit Theory
Workshop Practice 1
Semester 2
Mathematics 2
Introduction to Data Communications and Networks
Analogue Electronics
Electrical Science
Programming 1
Workshop Practice 2
58 Full-time Prospectus 2013 | 2014
Duration: 4 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish.
NFQ Level: 8
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. This award must include Mathematics or Mathematics for Computing or Mathematics for Engineering. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression are detailed on the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac.
BaCHELOr OF ENgiNEEriNg (HONOurs) iN MECHatrONiCsCAO Code BN121
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COUrsE COntEnt
The Mechatronic Engineering courses will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Mathematics 1 & 2 Mathematics 3 & 4 Mathematics 5 & 6 Mathematics
Personal Development with Computer Applications
Interfacing and Data Acquisition
Electrical Power and Machines Control Systems
Digital Electronics Fluid Power Systems Mechanics 2 Software Engineering
Engineering Science Mechanics 1 Design Methodology and Tools Embedded Systems
Circuit Theory Computer Aided Design (CAD) Automation 1 & 2 Industrial Robotics and Vision Inspection
Workshop Practice 1 & 2 Electronic Computer Aided Design (ECAD)
Project (Part 1 & 2) Design Project Part 1 & 2
Analogue Electronics Microcontrollers Computer Networks Enterprise Resource Management
Programming 1 CAD/CAM Quality Systems Mechanics and Materials
Electrical Science Manufacturing and Maintenance
elective: Industrial Engineering or Energy Management Systems
Industrial Networks and Distributed Systems
Introduction to Data Communications and Networks
Instrumentation and Control elective: Advanced Computer Aided Design or Sustainable Energy Systems
Mini Project
Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.
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EnErGY sYstEMs anD inDUstriaL aUtOMatiOn
is tHis FOr YOu?
Curious, imaginative, practical types who are
interested in energy efficiency and sustainability;
in how things work and how they could work
better, can equip themselves with the technical
skills needed to develop and implement
environmentally friendly, efficient, low impact
ways of renewing and managing energy.
Graduates will be qualified as engineers and
technicians and will be capable of working
in a number of different roles involved in the
specification, installation and maintenance of
industrial automation equipment and systems, as
well as electrical and mechanical energy systems
in buildings of all sizes.
Mark MacMahon
Part-time Engineering Student
Facilities Engineering
Technician, Intel
“My studies at itB gave me an
excellent overview of process
control and instrumentation,
which benefitted me in my
role at intel, where we have
multiple measuring devices
across a wide spectrum of bulk
gases.
itB have excellent facilities and
very knowledgeable lecturers.”
gOOD tO KNOw
• On our Energy Systems and
Industrial Automation programme
students spend over half their
time doing hands-on, practical
work in labs and tutorials.
• Cleantech sector in Ireland will
create nearly 80,000 Irish jobs
by 2020 according to Ernst
& Young’s “Cleantech Ireland”
report.
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Science
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award but it must include Mathematics or Mathematics for Computing or Mathematics for Engineering.
BaCHELOr OF sCiENCE iN ENErgY sYstEMs aND iNDustriaL autOMatiONnew for 2013/2014
CAO Code BN042
BN042 Bachelor of Science in Energy Systems and Industrial
Automation – Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3
BN425 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Energy Systems and
Industrial Automation – Year 4
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Duration: 4 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish.
NFQ Level: 8
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. This award must include Mathematics or Mathematics for Computing or Mathematics for Engineering. Courses considered as cognate areas for progression are detailed on the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac.
BaCHELOr OF sCiENCE (HONOurs) iN ENErgY sYstEMs aND iNDustriaL autOMatiONnew for 2013/2014
CAO Code BN122
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COUrsE COntEnt
The Energy Systems and Industrial Automation courses will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Technology Mathematics 1 & 2 Computer and Networks Technology Mathematics 4 Project
Computer Applications with Personal Development
Computer Aided Drawing Computer Interfacing and Graphical Programming
Mechanical Services Design
Electrical Drawing Sustainable Technology 1 Project Management Facilities Energy Management
Electrical Practice 1 & 2 Electrical Services 2 Electrical Services Design Programmable Logic Controllers 3
Electrical Science 1 & 2 Electrical Power and Machines 1 & 2
Process Instrumentation and Control 1
Environmental Monitoring Systems
Analogue Electronics Digital Electronics Programmable Logic Controllers 2
Environmental Policy and Legislation
Engineering Science Technology Mathematics 3 Year 3 Project Engineering Management
Electrical Services 1 Year 2 Project Mechanical Services 2 Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy
Industrial Electronics Electrical Practice 3 Electrical Power and Machines 3
Process Instrumentation and Control 2
Mechanical Services 1 Fluid Power Systems SCADA
Programmable Logic Controllers 1
Sustainable Technology 2 Facilities Maintenance Management
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN CrEativE DigitaL MEDiaCAO Code BN112
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Creative Digital MeDia Courses
BUsinEss COUrsEs
wHat
ITB offers business courses at Honours Degree,
Ordinary Degree and Higher Certificate levels
in the area of Business, International Business,
Accounting and Finance, Business with
Information Technology and Sports Management
and Coaching.
wHY
The scope of these programmes will allow
graduates to move into a whole range of careers
in industry, commerce and the public sector.
wHO
Creative, independent and dynamic problem
solvers with an entrepreneurial spirit and energy
will thrive on these courses.
Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN CrEativE DigitaL MEDiaCAO Code BN112
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HOw
These courses provide strong technical skills with
an emphasis placed on the application of the
knowledge learned. In other words, students are
expected to complete specific work tasks, while
on-going continuous assessment, teaching and
learning methods in a supportive environment,
ensure that students become proficient in time
management. The small size campus allows
students to get to know their lecturers and start
to take charge of their own learning so as to
develop practical work-ready skills.
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Leanne Carberry Delaney
BUsinEss
“One lecturer set us a task to come up with a new product. You had to market it, then do a presentation – the whole thing. that gave you real experience and we all have copies of our presentations. You learn from other people’s presentations too. itB is a really nice place to be. i’m more into my studies but a lot of friends would be out every night! then there’s stuff like diversity week, which highlights different issues between us and how we learn from each other and that we’re all just here on campus for the same thing, to get a good degree. in terms of moving on, there’s a lot of stuff open to me because it’s a general degree.”
Business Courses
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Di V
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BUsinEss
is tHis FOr YOu?
Perfect for problem solvers, this course offers
a comprehensive grounding in the key aspects
of business, producing an all-rounded business
graduate who can undertake a variety of roles in
a company. The wide range of subjects offered
will provide you with all the practical, work-
ready skills you need to get a job in a variety of
companies, acting as project support agents,
customer service agents, marketing, human
resource and finance executives.
Cathal O’reilly
Graduate of Bachelor of
Business (Honours)
Client Service Executive,
PML Group
“the best thing about itB is
the community atmosphere,
everybody knows everybody
and classes are small
compared to other colleges
which really helped increase
engagement. i still keep in
contact with the friends that i
made in itB, with all of them
going on to be successful since
graduating. for anybody who
is unsure about going to itB,
i would definitely recommend
it. the lecturers are extremely
knowledgeable in their field
and really helpful. Courses
are challenging but rewarding
and you definitely leave itB
more rounded than when you
entered. Give it a go!!”
gOOD tO KNOw
• Graduates can gain exemptions
from the main accountancy
bodies of ACCA and CIMA
and can also progress to post
graduate studies.
• Graduates of the honours degree
course in business have gone
onto work as secondary school
teachers.
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Duration: 2 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Higher Certificate in Business
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 6
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
HigHEr CErtiFiCatE iN BusiNEssCAO Code BN003
BN003 Higher Certificate in Business – Year 1 and Year 2
BN303 Bachelor of Business – Year 3
BN403 Bachelor of Business (Honours) – Year 4
BN307 Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance – Year 3
BN414 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting and
Finance – Year 4
Or
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Business
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BaCHELOr OF BusiNEssCAO Code BN014
BN014 Bachelor of Business – Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3
BN403 Bachelor of Business (Honours) – Year 4
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Duration: 4 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the six passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the six passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 8
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression are detailed on the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac.
BaCHELOr OF BusiNEss (HONOurs)CAO Code BN101
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COUrsE COntEnt
The Business courses will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1 Year 2
Accounting 1 & 2 Financial Accounting 2
Economics 1 & 2 Human Resource Management 1 & 2
Business Administration Electronic Commerce
Business Management Principle of Marketing
Business Mathematics and Statistics 1 & 2
Business Law 1 & 2
Communication Skills Information Management
Business Information Systems Management Accounting
Business Mathematics and Statistics 1 Marketing Communications
elective: French PLC 1a or French – Ab Initio 1a or Spanish – Ab Initio 1a or Spanish – PLC 1a or German – Ab Initio 1a or German – PLC 1a or Irish Culture and Society or Exploring Web Design or English for Academic Purposes 1 or People Management and Development 1. Note : One elective must be selected. The same language elective option must be selected in Semester 2 as that of Semester 1.
elective: French for Business 2a or Spanish for Business 2a or German for Business 2a or European Studies or English for Business Purposes 1.Note : One elective must be selected.
elective: French PLC 1b or French – Ab Initio 1b or Spanish – Ab Initio 1b or Spanish – PLC 1b or German – Ab Initio 1b or German – PLC 1b or Applied Media Studies in Business or Skills for Problem Solving or English for Academic Purposes 2 or People Management and Development 2 Note : One elective must be selected.
elective: French for Business 2b or Spanish for Business 2b or German for Business 2b or Sustainable Business Practice or English for Business Purposes 2.Note : One elective must be selected.
Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.
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Year 3 Year 4
Financial Management 1 Strategic Management 1 & 2
Business Psychology and Behaviour 1 & 2
Financial Information Analysis
Operations Management 1 & 2 Strategic Human Resource Management
Business Systems Analysis Project Management
Global Systems Environment Financial Management 2
Management Accounting 2 Strategic Management of Information Systems
Databases for Business Strategic Marketing Management
Diversity in the Workplace elective: Strategic Services Marketing or Contemporary Marketing Issues and Practice or Financial Reporting or French for Business 4a or German for Business 4a or Spanish for Business 4a or Company Law or Business Ethics. Note: Two electives must be selected. Language is not mandatory.
elective: Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship or French for Business 3a or German for Business 3a or Spanish for Business 3a or Selling and Sales Management Note: One elective must be selected
elective: Entreprise Development or French for Business 3b or German for Business 3b or Spanish for Business 3b or Modern Irish Economic and Business History Note: One elective must be selected
elective: Supply Chain Management or Global Marketing or Auditing or French for Business 4b or German for Business 4b or Spanish for Business 4b or Process Analysis or Managing Service Quality or Corporate Social Responsibility Note: Two electives must be selected. Language is not mandatory.
Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.
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BUsinEss anD it
is tHis FOr YOu?
If you like games, technology and business, here’s
where you’ll learn the skills needed to bridge the
gap between business and IT, and between IT
and business, so you become more resourceful,
flexible, unlimited and independent in your career
development. It also prepares you to work in
challenging and progressive organisations.
Graduates of the course are in a unique position
where they can be equally comfortable in a pure
IT or business environment or any mixture of the
two. Graduates can also proceed to postgraduate
studies.
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Lorcan power
BUsinEss anD it
“My background is business but it’s based on experience rather than a qualification. My qualification is in engineering but i had the opportunity to come back and study Business and this course content is ideally suited to me and was exactly what i was looking for. With it you touch on everything – programming, connectivity, web design, so when you go into a business environment you have a certain amount of knowledge and authority on the subject – you’re not a programmer, or a web designer, but you’re versed in the languages and the technology as well as the business side and you know how to get things done.”
BusiNEss aND it sEMiNar
Students and staff of the Business
and IT programme at ITB organised
a seminar in 2012 for all Business and
IT students, to focus on the huge
growth in the ICT sector in Ireland
and to see how graduates from
the programme are getting on in
Industry. There was a wide array of
speakers on the day including Aisling
Mc Mahon from Strata3, James
Bannigan from Eden and graduates
as well as current ITB students.
Gabriele rudaviciute
Graduate of Bachelor of
Business (Honours) in
Information Technology
Lead Development
Representative, IBM
“i would recommend this
course, rather than doing just
a Business course because
the it aspect is a major
component of the course. i
have always wanted to work
in a large it company, and i
think the course has helped
me to get here. When i was
studying for my Postgraduate
degree, in many cases i
felt like i had an advantage
because i studied it. i had
the knowledge of both, the
business and the it.”
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BaCHELOr OF BusiNEss iN iNFOrMatiON tECHNOLOgYCAO Code BN010
Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Business
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
OrBN403 Bachelor of Business
(Honours) – Year 4 BN405 Bachelor of Business
(Honours) in Information Technology – Year 4
BN010 Bachelor of Business in Information Technology – Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3
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Duration: 4 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the six passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the six passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 8
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression are detailed on the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac.
BaCHELOr OF BusiNEss (HONOurs) iN iNFOrMatiON tECHNOLOgYCAO Code BN103
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COUrsE COntEnt
The Business Studies with Information Technology courses will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Accounting 1 & 2 Financial Accounting Financial Management Strategic Management 1 & 2
Business Mathematics and Statistics 1 & 2
Systems Analysis Object Oriented Analysis and Design
Financial Information Analysis
Business Administration Principles of Marketing Organisational Behaviour Project Management
Business Information Systems Interactive Web Site Design Interactive Multimedia Business Research Methods
Economics 1 & 2 Object Oriented Programming 1 & 2
Global Business Environment Advanced Databases for Business
Exploring Web Design Operations Management Server Side Web Development IT Project 1 – Analysis and Design
Business Management Management Accounting 1 Management Accounting 2 Strategic Management of Information Systems
Communication Skills Systems Design Advanced Interactive Multimedia
Process Analysis
Skills for Problem Solving Marketing Communications Human Resource Management
Managing Customer Relationships
Information Management Electronic Business Project Management Methodology
Database for Business Business Law IT Project 2 – Implementation
Enterprise Development
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intErnatiOnaL BUsinEss
is tHis FOr YOu?
Anyone who likes business but is also
extrovert and adventurous, with an interest
in communicating and engaging with other
cultures, should jump at the opportunity to study
International Business at home and abroad. It
will help you feel confident and at home in any
business anywhere in the world, reducing the
barriers to travel and opening a world of career
opportunities to you at home and overseas.
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valeria grosu
intErnatiOnaL BUsinEss
“the course is interesting because you study a lot of subjects so you have a great choice of businesses to go into. i found Erasmus (study abroad programme) a really good experience and a challenge – after even half a year you can see the difference in language ability, you meet new people and it’s good for your Cv too. that’s why it’s good that itB offers the opportunity to travel abroad – some other colleges don’t have this choice on offer.”
• according to the Expert
Group on future skills
needs (EGfsn) there
is a critical need to
improve sales skills and
foreign languages to
meet employers’ needs in
exporting companies.
• this study estimates that
2,200 job opportunities
will arise within exporting
companies.
• itB is currently reviewing
its international Business
programmes with a view
to including a year abroad
in year 3 to one of our
partner colleges in Europe
or in asia or north america.
Keep an eye on www.itb.ie
for further updates.
gOOD tO KNOw • ITB recommends that students
spend at least one summer in the
country of their language choice
or participate in the Erasmus
programme. ITB currently has links
with partner colleges in France,
Germany and Spain. Students
who avail of this option must
complete the 4th year of the
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in
International Business or repeat the
3rd year of Bachelor of Business
in International Business at ITB to
achieve the award.
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Bienvenue
bienvenidos
Willkommen
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Business
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BaCHELOr OF BusiNEss iN iNtErNatiONaL BusiNEssCAO Code BN017
BN017 Bachelor of Business in International Business – Year 1,
Year 2, and Year 3
BN411 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International
Business – Year 4
Bienvenue
bienvenidos
Willkommen
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Duration: 4 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the six passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 8
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression are detailed on the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac.
BaCHELOr OF BusiNEss (HONOurs) iN iNtErNatiONaL BusiNEssCAO Code BN110
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COUrsE COntEnt
The Bachelor of Business in International Business courses will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1 Year 2
Accounting 1 & 2 Financial Accounting
Economics 1 & 2 Electronic Commerce
Business Administration Principles of Marketing
Business Information Systems European Studies
Business Mathematics and Statistics 1 & 2 elective 1: French for Business 2a or German for Business 2a or Spanish for Business 2a**
elective: French PLC 1a or French Ab-Initio 1a or Spanish Ab-Initio 1a or Spanish PLC 1a or German Ab-Initio 1a or German PLC 1a or English for Academic Purposes 1*
elective 2: French Language, Culture and Society 2a or German Language, Culture and Society 2a or Spanish Language, Culture and Society 2a**
Accounting 2 elective 3: English for Business Purposes 1 and Traditional Irish Culture and Society
Economics 2 Management Accounting
Business Management Information Management
Communication Skills International Economic and Public Policy
Business Mathematics and Statistics 2 Marketing Communications
elective: French PLC 1b or French Ab-Initio 1b or Spanish Ab-Initio 1b or Spanish PLC 1b or German Ab-Initio 1b or German PLC 1b or English for Academic Purposes 2**Where students already have competence in a language which may be used for international business, students may choose to take the English for Academic Purposes electives in Year 1
elective 1: French for Business 2b or German for Business 2b or Spanish for Business 2b**
elective 2: French Language, Culture and Society 2b or German Language, Culture and Society 2b or Spanish Language, Culture and Society 2b**
elective 3: English for Business Purposes 2 and Contemporary Irish Culture and Society
**Students who have chosen a language elective (French, German, Spanish) in Year 1 must take an elective from Elective 1 and an elective from Elective 2 in year 2
Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.
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Year 3 Year 4
Note: Students on Year 3 of these programmes have the option of spending Semester 1 and Semester 2 abroad on Erasmus studies or at home
Semester 1 Semester 1
Financial Management 1 Strategic Management 1
Business Systems Analysis Project Management
Organisational Behaviour Financial Information Analysis
Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Strategic Services Marketing
elective 1: French for Business 3a or German for Business 3a or Spanish for Business 3a
Dissertation Part A
elective 1: French for Business 4a or German for Business 4a or Spanish for Business 4a
elective 2: French PLC 1a or Spanish Ab-Initio 1a or German Ab-Initio 1a or Intercultural Studies 1 or Operations Management 1***
elective 2: Dissertation Part 2a or Contemporary Marketing Issues and Practice or Strategic Human Resource Management or Business Ethics***
Semester 2 Semester 2
Business Law Strategic Management 2
Human Resource Management Strategic Management of Information Systems
Databases for Business Strategic Marketing Management
International Selling and Sales Management elective 1: French for Business 4b or German for Business 4b or Spanish for Business 4b
elective 1: French for Business 3b or German for Business 3b or Spanish for Business 3b
elective 2: Dissertation Part 2b or Supply Chain Management or Global Marketing or Process Analysis or Corporate Social Responsibility***
elective 2: French PLC 1b or Spanish Ab-Initio 1b or German Ab-Initio 1b or Operations Management 2 or Enterprise Development***
Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.***Students who have chosen a language elective (French, German, Spanish) in Semester 1 must take one module from Elective 1 and one module from Elective 2. Students on the English language speaking stream must choose 2 modules from Elective 2 streams.
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aCCOUntinG anD finanCE
is tHis FOr YOu?
Designed to meet the needs of both learners
seeking a high-powered career in financial or
business management and of employers seeking
a high calibre of business graduate, the scope
of this programme will allow the graduate to
move into a whole range of careers in industry,
commerce and the public sector.
Graduates are granted generous exemptions from
the professional accountancy bodies including
ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICPAI and AITI.
Emma Dawson
Graduate of Bachelor of
Business (Honours)
Trainee Chartered Accountant,
Crowleys DFK
“there was a significant
element of accountancy in
my degree which i enjoyed.
i feel this is what made my
decision for choosing the
career i did. in my time in itB,
i was always closely involved
with the students’ Union. i
was the vice President of the
students’ Union in my third
year at itB. i think it is really
important to get involved
with the students’ Union as
it makes your college years
more fulfilled. it is also a
great way of meeting new
people/ making new friends
that are outside your course.”
gOOD tO KNOw
• The Irish Government’s Action
Plan for Jobs 2012 aims to create
10,000 jobs in Financial Services
by 2016.
• The National Skills Bulletin 2011
indicates a short supply of high
level financial skills.
• 50% of the world’s top banks are
here in Ireland.
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Duration: 4 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the six passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the six passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 8
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression are detailed on the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac.
BaCHELOr OF BusiNEss (HONOurs) iN aCCOuNtiNg aND FiNaNCE new for 2013/2014
CAO Code BN114
Kostyantyn Ogorodnikov
Business Accounting and
Finance
“accountancy is a very
prestigious area to work in and
there is always demand for
accountants. this course gives
me a very good understanding
about the accounting
profession and very good
exemptions from professional
exams in all accounting
bodies, in line with other
well established universities.
Leading accounting firms
every year recruit graduates
so i will have a good chance
of getting a job straight after
college. also the qualification
at itB is internationally
recognised so i can work in
almost any country.”
COUrsE COntEnt
The Accounting and Finance course will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1 Year 2
Accounting 1 & 2 Financial Accounting
Economics 1 & 2 Human Resource Management 1 and 2
Business Administration Electronic Commerce
Business Management Principles of Marketing
Business Mathematics and Statistics Business Law 1 and 2
Communication Skills Information Management
Business Information Systems Management Accounting
Business Mathematics and Statistics 1 Management Communications
electives – Semester 1: French PLC 1a or French – Ab Initio 1a or Spanish – Ab Initio 1a or Spanish – PLC 1a or German – Ab Initio 1a or German – PLC 1a or Irish Culture and Society or Exploring Web Design or English for Academic Purposes or People Management and Development 1.
electives Semester 1: French for Business 2a or Spanish for Business 2a or German for Business 2a or European Studies or English for Business Purposes 1Note: One elective must be selected
electives – Semester 2: French PLC 1b or or French – Ab Initio 1b or Spanish – Ab Initio 1b or Spanish – PLC 1b or or German – Ab Initio 1b or German – PLC 1b or Applied Media Studies in Business or Skills for Problem Solving or English for Academic Purposes or People Management and Development 2 Note : One elective must be selected. The same language elective option must be selected in Semester 2 as that of semester 1.
electives Semester 2: French for Business 2b or German for Business 2b or Spanish for Business 2b or Sustainable Business Practice or English for Business Purposes 2 Note: One elective must be selected
Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.
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Year 3 Year 4
Financial Accounting 2 and 3 Financial Accounting 4 and 5
Management Accounting 2 and 3 Company Law
Financial Management 1 Strategic Management Accounting
Tax 1 and 2 Personal Finance
Auditing 1 and 2 Financial Management 2
Computerised Accounting Corporate Social Responsibility
electives Semester 1: Business Systems Analysis or Operations Management 1 or German for Business 3a or French for Business 3a or Spanish for Business 3Note : One elective must be selected
Business Ethics
Business Strategy
Strategic Management of Information Systems
electives – Semester 1:Project Management or Tax 3 or German for Business 4a or French for Business 4a or Spanish for Business 4aNote: One elective must be selected
electives Semester 2: Operations Management 2 or Databses for Businesses or German for Business 3b or French for Business 3b or Spanish for Business 3bNote: One elective must be selected
electives – Semester 2:Global Marketing or Process Analysis or Tax 4 or German for Business 4b or French for Business 4b or Spanish for Business 4b or Supply Chain ManagementNote: One elective must be selected
GraDUatEs arE GrantED GEnErOUs ExEMPtiOns frOM thE ExaMinatiOns Of PrOfEssiOnaL aCCOUntanCY BODiEs.
Current exemptions include: 1. Institute of Chartered Accountants
(ACA): Full exemption from CAP 1 examination for 2.2 Honours graduates. Based on students obtaining 50 % or more in examinations of relevant subjects.
2. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA): Exemption from F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8 and F9 at fundamental level.
3. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): Exemption from C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, F1, E1.
4. Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (ICPAI): Formation Levels: Full exemption; Professional Level 1: Auditing, Managerial Finance. Based on students obtaining 50% or more in examinations of relevant subjects
5. Irish Tax Insitutute (AITI): exemption from Accounting and Law Part 1
Note: all exemptions awarded are subject to annual review and revision by the various professional bodies and are based on students achieving clear passes in completion of specific modules.
Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Business in Information Technology or Bachelor of Business in International Business or Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
Transfer at Commencement of the Course: Year 1 of the Bachelor of Business (BN014) or Year 1 of the Bachelor of Business in Information Technology (BN010) or Year 1 of the Bachelor of Business in International Business (BN017)
BaCHELOr OF BusiNEss – COMMON ENtrYCAO Code BN016
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sPECiaL rEGULatiOns
1. Students who apply for this course will be offered a choice of three streams at the commencement of first year. Students can opt for Year 1 of the Bachelor of Business (BN014) or Year 1 of the Bachelor of Business in Information Technology (BN010) or Year 1 of the Bachelor of Business in International Business (BN017). This choice will be made at the beginning of first year.
2. Depending on the choice of stream taken in first year, students opting for the Language Electives in first year will have a choice of the International Business stream (BN017) or the General Business stream (BN014) in second and subsequent years.
3. Depending on the choice of stream taken in first year students opting for the Information Technology Electives in first year will have a choice of the Business and Information Technology stream (BN010) or the General Business stream (BN014) in second and subsequent years.
4. The Accounting and Finance stream will only be available at the commencement of Year 3 but to undertake this particular stream, students must undertake the General Business Stream (BN014) in Year 1 and Year 2.
BN016 Bachelor of Business (Common Entry with Award Options: Business, Business with Information Technology, International Business or Accounting and Finance)
Bachelor of Business (BN014) –
Year 3
Bachelor of Business in Information Technology (BN010) – Year 2 and
Year 3
Bachelor of Business in
International Business (BN017) – Year 2 and
Year 3
Bachelor of Business in Accounting
and Finance (BN307) –
Year 3
Bachelor of Business (BN014) – Year 2 and
Year 3
Bachelor of Business (BN014) – Year 2 and
Year 3
Bachelor of Business (BN014) – Year 1
See page 107
Bachelor of Business in Information Technology (BN010) – Year 1
See page 107
Bachelor of Business in International Business (BN017) – Year 1
See page 113
Bachelor of Business (BN014) – Year 2
Or
Or Or
Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BusiNEss COursEsCAO Code XXXXX
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sPOrts ManaGEMEnt anD COaChinG
wHat
The course is designed to teach all the skills of
sports management and coaching techniques,
combined with the fundamentals of business
and enterprise.
wHErE
It offers a wide range of career choices from
coaching and training for all ages, to management
and marketing of sportspeople, events or facilities
and even the opportunity to set up your own
business in sports, fitness and leisure.
wHO
It’s perfect for sports enthusiasts who are interested
in business and business enthusiasts who are
passionate about sports. So if you’re fit and active
with good people skills and an interest in sport and
business, then this is the course for you.
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BusiNEss COursEsCAO Code XXXXX
HOw
This is a comprehensive academic programme
covering all aspects of sport and sport science
plus finance, marketing, management, IT and event
management which enables graduates to work
effectively in Sports Management and Coaching
environments. State of the art 4th generation
articifical playing surface, a fully equipped gym,
large sports hall, video performance analysis
laboratory and a high performance training
coaching space all contribute to its excellence.
And an emphasis on personal development and
a degree of independent learning combined with
teamwork will prepare you for a successful career
in whatever aspect of this far-reaching sector takes
your fancy.
Students on this course can obtain REPS (Register
of Exercise Professional) accreditation as part of
their studies.
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SPORTING PROWESS PROGRAMME
in developing the suite of
sports management courses,
itB wishes to provide an
opportunity to students who
display particular sporting
prowess to participate on this
course. it is planned to reserve
up to 10% of available places
for such students. students
must apply to CaO in the
usual manner and then make
a separate application to itB
via the relevant sporting body,
i.e., national or regional body.
applicants must meet the
minimum entry requirements
for the course but there will
be up to 50 points available
at interview which will be
added to the applicants
Leaving Certificate or fEtaC
points total. Offers of places
to successful applicants will
be made by the CaO in the
normal way. application
forms are available on the itB
website (www.itb.ie) and must
be submitted by 1st March.
LONDON OLYMpiCs 2012
• ITB’ Sports Management and
Coaching Student Niamh Reid
Burke of Clonsilla took part in the
historic Olympic Torch Relay that
came to Dublin in June 2012.
“This was a once in a lifetime
opportunity and I am very grateful
to have been chosen to represent
ITB, my soccer club Raheny United
and the people of Dublin 15 in the
Olympic Torch Relay.”
Niamh Reid Burke
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sophie Cooke
sPOrts ManaGEMEnt anD COaChinG
“i was interested in fitness and staying active and had no interest in an office job. i saw the outline of the course and it appealed to me because it was quite varied. i didn’t really know what to expect but i’m really happy with it. i haven’t quite picked what i want to go into after college but i am thinking about the coaching side in a school. You can either go in to the management side or stay on the sports side – you could get a job managing a gym, or on the administration side as well. it’s very easy to make friends, especially because of the course we’re in, we spend so much time doing activities you get to know each other really well.”
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
Additional Requirements:Garda Vetting see page 152.
Special Requirements:All prospective students must be aware that the course content requires a high degree of physical capability due to high activity content. It is also a requirement that each student obtains a valid First Aid Certificate within three months of commencement of the course and this must remain valid for the duration of the student’s participation on the course.
BaCHELOr OF arts iN spOrts MaNagEMENt aND COaCHiNgCAO Code BN020
BN020 Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and Coaching –
Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3
BN412 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sports Management and
Coaching – Year 4
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Duration: 4 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the six passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the six passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 8
FETAC Entry Requirements: A full Level 5 or 6 award in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. Courses considered cognate areas for progression are detailed on the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac.
Additional Requirements:Garda Vetting see page 152
Special Requirements:All prospective students must be aware that the course content requires a high degree of physical capability due to high activity content. It is also a requirement that each student obtains a valid First Aid Certificate within three months of commencement of the course and this must remain valid for the duration of the student’s participation on the course.
BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN spOrts MaNagEMENt aND COaCHiNgCAO Code BN111
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COUrsE COntEnt
The Sports Management and Coaching courses will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Coaching Theory and Practice 1
Coaching and Exercise Psychology 1 and 2
Coaching Special Populations Contemporary Coaching Theory and Practice Literature Review
Long Term Athlete Development 1 and 2
Speed and Agility 1 Plyometrics and Olympic Lifts 1 and 2
Applied Performance Analysis
Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2
Exercise Physiology 1 and 2 Nutrition Elite Coaching
Contemporary Sports Management 1 and 2
Sports Marketing 1 and 2 Sports Club Operations Management
Sports and Leisure Event Management
Accounting 1 and 2 Cost Benefit Analysis and Decision Making
Professional Skills and Life Coaching
Strategic Planning
Business Information Systems Information Management Selling and Sales Management Elite Sports Development
Coaching Children Programme Development and Exercise Progression
Personal Training Power Strength Speed Coaching
Communication Skills Regulatory Environment Performance Analysis Adapted Physical Activity
Electronic Commerce Human Resource Management
Skills Acquisition
Financial Management Practicum in Sports and Leisure Event Management
Enterprise Development Sport Facilities Design Concepts and Management
Sports Participation Development
Niamh pollins
sOCiaL anD COMMUnitY DEvELOPMEnt
“You do a lot on the course, it’s very broad. We don’t go on a work placement but we do have a project placement where we go out to the community for two or three hours a week. We do a community profile of the organisation, interview people in different projects and give them a questionnaire. We find out what the problems are, what causes them and what could be done to improve the situation. i was thinking i’d do human rights so i could work in different areas. You could work with travellers about how their human rights are infringed. You could travel the world with it, you could work in the Un.”
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sOCiaL anD COMMUnitY DEvELOPMEnt
wHat
These courses will prepare you to be an
active, professional community leader, helping
communities to help themselves. You will study
a wide range of subjects applied to Community
Development and Social Policy Analysis.
wHY
Graduates can find jobs in many areas of social
and community work often becoming civic
leaders, local government advisors, councillors
or community programme co-ordinators. Other
opportunities include working with youth groups,
marginalized or disadvantaged groups and ethnic
minorities; and working with Local Authorities,
Local Drug Taskforces, Local Area Partnerships
and Family Resource Centres.
wHO
Are you interested in exploring the various
functions and institutions of society from a range
of perspectives and do you also enjoy working with
people from all walks of life? If you’re interested
in social issues and social change and you’re
committed to promoting social justice, equality and
human rights, then this is the course for you.
HOw
By allowing students to explore and analyse
social issues and social change at community,
local and national level, these courses introduce
them to the concept of culture and cultural
diversity in the context of the community
and society. Students apply their learning in a
variety of social and community development
contexts through fieldwork, which also gives
them the opportunity to develop personally
and professionally.
Each course provides an inclusive learning
environment where every person is valued and
respected allowing them to develop an awareness
of how to influence and change issues of concern
to them.
Modules include sociology, psychology, health and
well-being, cultural competence, communication,
community studies, group dynamics and human
rights as well as personal development and
creative studies.
A DIFFERENT kIND OF ASSESSMENT
as part of their continuous
assessment students were
asked to represent and
communicate their various
cultures in a creative but
non-verbal way to the
students and staff within
itB. the completion of the
project culminated with a
multi-cultural parade during
humanities week. Over the
period of the first semester,
the students used their tutorial
time to create their work.
split into random groups
that represented different
cultures, the students began
their creations. amongst the
creations were: a Chinese
dragon, covered with pictures
of people and flags from
world cultures; a life-sized,
three headed marionette
representing three different
cultures; a three dimensional
globe with flags attached
for each country; a small
multi-cultural puppet; a life-
sized tree which said ‘we all
come from different roots’
and various colourful masks
representing the student
cultures.
gOOD tO KNOw
Feedback from Industry on Social
and Community Development
Professional Practice Project 2012:
“This was our first contact with
students from ITB – it’s obvious this
is a great course.”
“Great to see the students develop
and be interested in their work, fully
participate and be motivated.”
“The students were flexible and
enthusiastic.”
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
Additional RequirementsGarda Vetting – see page 152.
BaCHELOr OF arts iN sOCiaL aND COMMuNitY DEvELOpMENtCAO Code BN025
BN025 Bachelor of Arts in Social and Community Development –
Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3
BN415 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social and Community
Development – Year 4
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Duration: 4 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the six passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the six passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 8
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The course considered as cognate areas for progression are detailed on the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac.
Additional Requirements:Garda Vetting- see page 152.
BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN sOCiaL aND COMMuNitY DEvELOpMENtCAO Code BN115
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COUrsE COntEnt
The Social and Community Development Courses will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1 Year 2
Fundamentals of Sociology Modern Social Life and Practice in Irish Society
Fundamentals of Psychology Social Psychology 1
Health and Well Being Effective Communication Skills
Introduction to Cultural Competence Irish Law
Introduction to Community Studies Introduction to Youth Work
Communication and the Learning Environment
electives Semester 1: Management of Health Promotion and Change or Anthropological Perspectives: Community and Society or Psychology of Addiction or Communicating Across Language BarriersNote: One Elective must be selected.
Irish Culture and Society
Social Administration and Social Policy
Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Substance Misuse Principles of Human Rights
Group Dynamics and Development Issues of Equality in Community Health and Development
Introduction to Creative Studies Professional Practice Project 1
Politics and Government in Ireland
Community Development and Participation: Urban and Rural Perspectives
electives Semester 2: Cultural Contexts of Substance Use or European Culture and SocietyNote : One Elective must be selected.
Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.
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Year 3 Year 4
Research Methods and Practice 1 & 2 Advanced Research Methods and Practice
Language , Culture and Identity Formation Management Skills
Professional Practice Project 2 Establishing Community Based Projects
electives Semester 1: Creative Group Facilitation or Citizenship and Local Partnership in the Community or Diversity and Equality: Policy and Practice in Social and Community Development or Media as a Social Institution or Cultural Influence on Comparative Religion or Abnormal Psychology 1 or Approaches to Addiction Treatment or Responding to Challenging Behaviour or Perspectives of Crime in the Community or Contemporary Policy and Practice in Community Mental Health.Note: Four electives must be selected.
Dissertation
Community Participation : Social Control, Power and Conflict
electives Semester 1: Positive Ageing or Child Protection, Practice and Policy or Race, Racism and Ethnicity or Sociology of the Environment or Consumerism, Leisure and Popular Culture or Health Psychology or Applied Psychology 1 or Ethics and Decision Making in the WorkplaceNote: Three electives must be selected
electives Semester 2: Creative Personal Development or Employment Law or Abnormal Psychology 2 or Social and Cultural Mediation or Drug Prevention Strategies Note: Three electives must be selected.
electives Semester 2: Principles and Practices of Social Inclusion and Advocacy or Sociology of Education or Family Law or Youth Justice or Contemporary Youth Culture or Applied Psychology 2or Advanced Theories and Techniques in Addiction Treatment or The Business of Health Promotion or The Community, Identity and SociolinguisticsNote: Three electives must be selected.
Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.
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EarLY ChiLDhOOD CarE anD EDUCatiOn
wHat
On this course, you’ll work with theory, the
psychology of learning, and its practical
application through play, art, drama, PE and
music as you learn to make a difference in the
years that count by understanding children, how
they learn and how society shapes them.
wHY
There is a range of employment opportunities in
early years settings such as crèches, nurseries,
playgroups, pre-schools, primary schools and
breakfast/homework clubs. Graduates could also
practice in more specialist areas such as special
needs services or early intervention projects
and may be employed in the public, private or
voluntary sectors or may go on to establish their
own businesses. The degree provides a solid
foundation for further study.
wHO
If you’re interested in finding out how children
develop and learn, eager to learn about different
cultures, languages, and diversity in the world,
and enthusiastic about making a difference in
children’s lives you will be ideally suited.
HOw
The programme combines theory with hands-
on experience and practical skills. Students
experience the variety of the early years sector
through placements in two distinct settings
providing the opportunity to link classroom
learning with work based practice. Students
are supervised throughout placement by an
experienced early years practitioner as well as
being given ongoing support from an allocated
college academic supervisor.
“the evidence suggests
that early education which
emphasises the affective
dimensions of learning
and those cognitive
skills associated with the
planning and organisation
of knowledge positively
influences children’s later
academic development in
terms of content knowledge
and literacy and numeracy
skills.”
Aistear – the Early Childhood
Curriculum
gOOD tO KNOw
This course uses varied assessment
methods, for example creating
a role play corner for children,
observing children at play or
designing a brochure for parents
to inform them of developmental
milestones for their children
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
Additional Requirements:Garda Vetting – see page 152.
BaCHELOr OF arts iN EarLY CHiLDHOOD CarE aND EDuCatiONCAO Code BN030
BN030 Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education –
Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3
BN418 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and
Education – Year 4* *Planned for 2013
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Duration: 4 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the six passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the six passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 8
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression are detailed on the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac
Additional Requirements:Garda Vetting – see page 152.
BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN EarLY CHiLDHOOD CarE aND EDuCatiONCAO Code BN118
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COUrsE COntEnt
The Early Childhood Care and Education course will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Child Development 1 & 2 Placement 1 Placement 2 Applied Child Psychology
Introduction to Drama and Movement
Placement Project 1 Placement Project 2 Curriculum Development 2
Sociology of Childhood Psychology and Learning in Early Childhood
Understanding Second Language Acquisition
Family Studies
Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years
Curriculum Development 1 Creative Group Facilitation for Young Children
Child Protection: Policy and Practice in Early Childhood Services
Introduction to Child Centred Practice
Childhood and Social Policy Legal Studies for Early Childhood Care and Education
Preparation for Dissertation
Communications and Personal Development
Promoting Health in the Early Years
Contemporary Professional Practice in Early Child Care and Education
electives Semester 1: Business Management or Creative Inventions for the Personal, Social and Emotional Development of ChildrenIntroduction to Art and Music Child Centred Practice and
PolicyResearch Methods for the Early Years
Social Institutions and the Early Years
Physical Education for Young Children
Starting your Own Business Challenging Behaviour in the Early Years
Health and Safety in the Early Years
Comparative Social Policy in Early Childhood Care and Education
Early Learning Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Competence in an Early Learning Environment
Group and Team Dynamics in the Childcare Sector
Dissertation
electives Semester 2: Facilitating the Acquisition of English as an Additional Language or Curriculum Design
Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.
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aileen O’shea
EarLY ChiLDhOOD CarE anD EDUCatiOn
“it’s pre-school teaching at a degree level. its aim is to improve the skills of people working with children, so they know about the theories and the different methods. all the lecturers have worked in childcare. the work experience is twelve weeks, it’s very intense but definitely gives you an overview of what kind of work you’re going to be moving in to. it’s much better than some other colleges where you only do one day of work experience a week. the college is small and intimate which is much better for something like this. the facilities are very good. the doctor is free for students which is really, really good.”
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN CrEativE DigitaL MEDiaCAO Code BN112
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Margaret Curran
aPPLiED sOCiaL CarE
“a friend of mine who works in the area said ‘You’d be great at social care’ and that’s why i chose it. One of the reasons i chose to do it in itB was because of the work experience – it gave me great insight into the way services are run. i’m involved with the basketball club, i try to get involved because as a mature student you can be a bit anxious coming back but i’ve made some fantastic friends. it’s definitely empowered me to go forward and get a better job, it’s increased my self-esteem. i’m dyslexic and it hasn’t been a problem – there’s been great practical support from everyone for me with that, it’s fantastic.”
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Creative Digital MeDia Courses
aPPLiED sOCiaL stUDiEs in sOCiaL CarE
wHat
Applied Social Studies helps you create change
for others by developing yourself. On this course,
students learn how to help others through
learning about themselves. This course helps you
help others to plan for a positive future.
wHY
Social Care graduates can practice as social care
workers in a variety of work places, including
residential and day services for children and
the elderly; people who are marginalized and
disadvantaged and those with disability. Social
care workers often progress with experience
towards management and teaching roles.
wHO
Open-minded, pragmatic people who are
interested in enabling change through support,
advocacy and guidance.
HOw
For the duration of their course at ITB, students
will study a wide and interesting variety of
subjects across social care practice, psychology,
sociology, and creative studies along with other
subjects related to social care such as law, group
working, health studies and inter cultural studies.
While on campus students can avail of our
specially adapted social care training rooms where
role-plays and interactive learning take place.
All students attend prearranged placements in a
social care setting enabling them to apply their
academic knowledge to a working environment
while developing their skills as a competent and
innovative social care worker.
In ITB many of our team of lecturers have years
of frontline experience as social care workers.
In addition our lecturers in psychology and
sociology are highly qualified in their discipline.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SOCIAl CARE PRACTITIONER AND A SOCIAl CARE WORkER?
social care practitioners will
typically work in a direct
person-to-person capacity
with the users of services.
they will seek to provide a
caring, stable environment
in which various social,
educational and relationship
interventions can take
place in the day-to-day
living space of the service
user. the social worker’s
role is typically to manage
the ‘case’, for example by
arranging residential child
care placement, coordinating
case review meetings and
negotiating the termination
of a placement.
gOOD tO KNOw
• Every year Applied Social
Studies, Early Childhood Care
and Education and Social and
Community Development
students come together to run ITB
Humanities Week. Human Rights
campaigner, Fr Peter McVerry, was
on hand to launch ITB Humanities
Week in March 2012.
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Duration: 3 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 7
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award.
Additional Requirements:Garda Vetting see page 152.
BaCHELOr OF arts iN appLiED sOCiaL stuDiEs iN sOCiaL CarECAO Code BN011
BN011 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care –
Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3
BN409 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in
Social Care – Year 4
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Duration: 4 years
Entry Route into Programme: – Leaving Certificate– Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade B2 or higher counts as a subject towards the six passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the six passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
NFQ Level: 8
FETAC Entry Requirements: Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression are detailed on the ITB website www.itb.ie/fetac.
Additional Requirements:Garda Vetting see page 152.
BaCHELOr OF arts (HONOurs) iN appLiED sOCiaL stuDiEs iN sOCiaL CarECAO Code BN107
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COUrsE COntEnt
The Applied Social Studies in Social Care courses will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1 Year 2
Fundamentals of Psychology Placement 1
Fundamentals of Sociology Social Psychology
Communication and the Learning Environment
Social Administration and Social Policy
Introduction to Disability Studies Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Competence
Introduction to Creative Studies Group and Team Dynamics in Social Care
Professional Practice 1 – Context Placement Preparation and Reflection
Developmental Psychology Professional Practice 2
Social Institutions in Irish Society Legal Studies
Communication Structures and Skills
Promoting Health and Wellbeing
Professional Practice 1 – Provision
Creative Studies in Social Care Settings
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Year 3 Year 4
Abnormal Psychology Challenging Behaviour in the Social Care Sector 1
Sociology and the Family Advanced Research Methods and Practice 1
Research Methods and Practice Management in Social Care Practice 1
Personal and Professional Development Professional Social Care, Supervision and Development
Professional Practice 3 electives Semester 1: Successful Ageing and Social Care Practice or Combatting Racism and Conflict Resolution or Social Care and Partnership in the Community or Issues and Practice in the Disability Sector Note: Two Electives must be selected
Legal Studies – Application
Placement 2
Child Protection , Practice and Policy
Advanced Research Methods and Practice 2
Management in Social Care Practice 2
electives Semester 2: Contemporary Policy and Practice Issues in Social Care or Understanding Substance Misuse or Advocacy in the Social Care Sector Note: Two Electives must be selected
Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.
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Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
OpEN + friEnDLYAt ITB we believe in a new approach to
sharing and teaching information designed to
meet the learning needs of people living and
working around us here in Blanchardstown.
Basically, what that means is that we’re here
to work with you and make sure that you get
the best out of your time with us. So please,
make sure that you use our marketing team
and our network of staff to nurture you and
help you get the most out of your time at ITB.
Contact us at [email protected] or 01 885 1000.
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wHErE wE arE
thE CaMPUs
ITB is located in Blanchardstown, a growing suburb of Dublin. It directly serves the greater Blanchardstown area and the north and west of Dublin city and county. Like other Institutes of Technology, it also draws students from neighbouring counties, such as Meath, Kildare, Cavan and Louth as well as from further afield.
ITB is located within the Business and Technology Park on Blanchardstown Road North. One of the most advanced third level institutions in the country, it is fully equipped with computer and electronic labs, lecture theatres with the latest audio-visual equipment and learning aids, fully equipped workshops, library, restaurants, sports hall, fitness centre, students’ union area, automated banking facilities and parking for cars and bikes. Playing fields, which consist of a gaelic and soccer pitch, are located within the campus.
For more information about visiting the campus please see our website www.itb.ie or contact the Marketing and Development Unit (Tel: (01) 885 1000, e-mail: [email protected]).
HOw tO gEt HErE
GPS co-ordinates for ITB are:Latitude: 53.4051Longitute: – 6.3779 Loc 8 code for ITB is NR8-09-SC7
By road: ITB is adjacent to two major national roads – the M50 and the Navan Road (M3) and is located approximately one mile from the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. Driving time from the city centre is about 40 minutes, or more at peak times.
Car parking is permitted in designated spaces only. Cars parked elsewhere on campus will be clamped. Please check the ITB website for information on parking permits and pay and display. There are a number of disabled parking spaces which can only be used by those with disabled parking permits. Bicycle parking facilities are also provided.
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By rail: Iarnróid Éireann’s Western Suburban Rail service links the Blanchardstown area with the DART and other mainline rail services at Connolly Station.
The train stations closest to ITB are:
Castleknock:
(located at Laurel Lodge, Castleknock)
Clonsilla:
(close to the Church of Ireland, Portersgate)
Coolmine:
(on the Carpenterstown Road)
By bus: During the academic year ITB operates a shuttle bus service which links the ITB campus with Coolmine Train Station and the bus hub at the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre – see www.itb.ie for further details including the timetable.
A number of Dublin bus routes serve the Blanchardstown area. From city centre to Blanchardstown routes 38, 38A and 70 operate. Route 76 serves those travelling from Tallaght, Clondalkin and Balrothery to the Blanchardstown area. Route 40D serves those travelling from Dorset Street, Glasnevin and the Finglas area. Route 17A to Blanchardstown serves Finglas, Ballymun, Santry, Coolock and Kilbarrack. Local services include 220, 236, 237, 238, and 270 (these link the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre with the surrounding area). Further information and details can be obtained from the Dublin Bus website: www.dublinbus.ie.
Urbus: A private operator, operates a daily service from Swords directly to the ITB campus and vice versa. For further information on their various pickup points on route, or for details of the timetable visit their website: www.urbus.ie or Tel: (01) 824 3030.
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wE arE HErE
tO HELp: suppOrt
sErviCEs avaiLaBLE
tO stuDENts
Getting the most out of your time at ITB is important, not only in terms of academic achievement but also in terms of developing life skills. We appreciate that education is part of your overall life experience. ITB is committed to providing caring supports to our students, to providing equal opportunity for students and to assist with their personal, medical and counselling needs as well as their academic welfare and career opportunities. There is a vast range of supports and facilities available to students. All registered ITB students receive a Student Handbook where details of student support services are outlined. If you require more information about any aspect of life here please contact the Marketing and Development Unit (Tel: (01) 885 1000, e-mail: [email protected]).
thE aCCEss OffiCE
Entering third level education is an exciting step. It brings great changes and new opportunities, which should be available to all. The Access Office in the Marketing and Development Unit Tel: (01) 885 1015 is responsible for promoting access to third-level education in ITB, in particular to groups which are currently under-represented.
A School Leaver Access Programme (Reach) is in place (see ‘Applications under the Access Programme’ for further details).
thE stUDEnt sErviCEs OffiCE
The Student Services Officer supports the progress of students generally throughout their time at ITB. The Student Services Officer has a particular responsibility to facilitate students with special needs in whatever way possible and as far as funding and resources are available. This is an integral part of our undertaking to provide equality of opportunity in higher education.
The Student Services Officer co-ordinates support for students with special needs so that barriers to access and participation are addressed. The emphasis of the service is to always respond to the needs of the individual. The supports available include the availability of specialised equipment and software located within an Assistive Technology Centre, the provision of and training in assistive technology, academic support and specific examination arrangements. There are also a number of funding supports made available to full-time registered students including:• Student Hardship Fund• Student Assistance Fund• Disability Fund
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Further details in regard to eligibility for these funds can be discussed after a student has officially registered on their course.
Other services available to all full-time students include:
hEaLth CEntrE
A full nursing service is available at a fully equipped medical centre throughout the academic year and a Doctor visits the campus twice a week. These services are free of charge and totally confidential.
COUnsELLinG sErviCE
From time to time, some students may experience difficulties with study or examinations, lack of confidence and self-esteem or personal issues such as bereavement, family concerns, depression or alcohol and drug problems. The student counselling service is a place to discuss and explore these issues which is free and confidential.
PrOfiLinG Of aLL first YEar stUDEnts
Thanks to ITB’s ongoing collaboration with the National Learning Network (NLN) Assessment Services, profiling is offered to all 1st year students following the development of a project web site (www.howilearn.ie) incorporating the Do-IT Profiler along with our online Learning Styles questionnaire.
The Do-IT profiler helps to identify a person’s strengths and weaknesses in relation to cognitive processing in areas such as attention and concentration, memory, and language and communication. The students at ITB receive instant individual feedback including study tips and functional strategies to overcome any difficulties identified. The profiling tool also serves as an indicator for students who may require further assessment in relation to areas of difficulty.
CarEErs sErviCE
The careers service offers support and advice on issues including career planning, cv and letter preparation, interview techniques, presentation skills, further study and employment opportunities. It also advertises graduate opportunities, job vacancies and general careers information.
stUDEnt infOrMatiOn DEsK (siD)
The Student Information Desk (SID) deals with all administrative queries for registered students of ITB and is based in the Library.
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LivE + LEarn As well as an active Students’ Union,
intended to offer support for all students
at both academic and non-academic level,
ITB offers a wide range of clubs, societies
and events designed to make your life at
college as fully rounded as possible.
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stUDEnts’ UniOn
The Students’ Union is a representative body democratically elected by the ITB student body each year. Its task is to provide representation and support for all students at both academic and non-academic level. All students become members of the Students’ Union upon registration at ITB.
Currently the Union has one full-time President and three part-time officers, a Vice President, Entertainment Officer and Clubs and Societies Officer.
sPOrtinG faCiLitiEs
Along with a brand new all-weather playing pitch (part funded by Fingal County Council), ITB has its own fully equipped fitness suite and sports hall. ITB students also have subsidised access to the National Aquatic Centre which includes a leisure pool, diving pool and an Olympic 50 metre swimming pool. The Sports Development Officer works closely with students to determine particular interests and strengths. A comprehensive sporting programme has been developed for students which includes participation in appropriate higher education and inter-institutional competitions and leagues.
sPOrts sChOLarshiPs
ITB rewards students who have outstanding sporting ability. ITB offers sports scholarships to students to assist them in their chosen sport. Students who are selected for the scholarships can benefit from an excellent financial package as well as excellent support services. Application forms and further details can be found at www.itb.ie. The closing date for applications is October 1st.
CLUBs anD sOCiEtiEs
ClubsWith the excellent sports facilities available at ITB, the level of student participation and club membership is increasing each year. Many clubs compete at intervarsity level, including:• GAA (Both mens and womens teams)• Hurling• Soccer (Both mens and womens
teams)• Futsal• Pool• Basketball (Both mens’ and womens’
teams)• Swimming (Mixed)• Athletics (Mixed)• Mixed Martial Arts• Rugby• Badminton (Mixed)• Boxing• Golf• Olympic Handball• Volleyball• Tennis
Societies Involvement in societies is a great way to meeting new people while developing more interests. A number of societies are already established in ITB, and there is always room for more! • Computer society • Airsoft Society – AirSoc Poker Society • Music Society Horticulture Society • Dynamic in Jesus – DIJ• Dance Society • Geo Caching Society – Geo Soc • Islamic Society – Isoc • Photography Society – PhotoSoc • Surfing Society – SurfSoc • LGBT
faCts anD fUnDraisinG
There’s always lots going on at ITB from the first day of Freshers’ week to the last day of term. Make sure you’re clued in by coming along to information sessions and fundraising events including: • Freshers’ Week• Rag Week• Clubs and Societies Week• Humanities Week• Sports Week
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iNs + OUts With a wide range of courses available
and a couple of different ways to apply,
it’s worth taking the time to find out
what you need to do.
Profiling is offered to
all first year students.
students are invited
to complete two
online questionnaires,
one of which gives
feedback to students
on their learning
style and the other
tool gives students
feedback on their
learning strengths
and weaknesses.
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thE natiOnaL fraMEWOrK Of QUaLifiCatiOns
There have been a number of significant developments in Irish Higher Education. These have been occasioned by the implementation of provisions of the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999 and the implementation of decisions outlined in the Bologna Declaration 1999, which seeks increased compatibility and comparability of qualifications in European Higher Education.
The first major change is the establishment of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) – see diagram on page 138. The introduction of the National Framework of Qualifications in October 2003 was the end result of a long and detailed process involving significant national and international research and undertaken in close consultation with a wide range of stakeholders.
This learner-centred framework, which is transparent and readily understandable, relates to all education and training awards (Schools, Institutes of Technology, Universities) made in Ireland to each other. In doing so, it brings coherence to the awards system.
It establishes clearly defined standards about the quality of awards and about what a learner can be expected to achieve for each award. It introduces a new approach to the meaning of an award, that an award will recognise learning outcomes – what a person with an award knows, can do and understands – rather than time spent on a programme. It also shifts the emphasis of the awards system from the maintenance of existing systems and structures to meeting the needs of learners.
As a result of the Framework, learners, employers and others will be able to compare Irish qualifications more easily and accurately with those from other countries. This is assisted by the introduction of “Diploma Supplements”. These are supplements to full awards that list all modules taken, results and credits, and are issued to all graduates of full awards within three months of graduation.
More details in regard to the NFQ including explanations and clarification of awards can be obtained by visiting www.nfq.ie.
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tHE sEt-up:
HOw itB COursEs
arE struCturED
The academic year at ITB is divided into two sections, called semesters, the first semester begins in September and the second at the end of January.
Courses are delivered in modules, each generally lasting one semester. They are assessed both during and at the end of each semester. Under the HETAC Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects (ACCS) Scheme, credits earned for individual modules retain their validity indefinitely. This brings added flexibility to education – you can qualify for an award either by taking a compact full-time course, or by spreading your studies over a longer period and taking the modules part-time as suits you best.
The Institute of Technology sector is structured to allow students’ progress as far as they want through the educational system, receiving a qualification at each stage. For example, a student may start by studying for a Higher Certificate (usually completed in two years or four semesters), and after achieving that award, may then progress to an Ordinary Bachelor Degree (usually an extra year or two semesters). With an Ordinary Bachelor Degree, students may progress to an Honours Bachelor Degree, which in turn is the next step to a Masters Degree or even a Doctorate.
Other courses are structured to allow students proceed directly to an Ordinary Bachelor Degree over three years (Ab Initio Ordinary Bachelor Degree courses) or directly to Honours Bachelor Degree over four years (Ab Initio Honours
Bachelor Degree courses). Depending on your circumstances, it may also be possible to pursue subsequent courses in a part-time mode.
There are two routes of entry to full-time courses at ITB. Most applications for first year of full-time courses are processed through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Applications for add-on Ordinary Bachelor Degree, add-on Honours Bachelor Degree, Post Graduate courses, Work Based Programmes, and Fee Paying places are made directly to ITB. Both procedures are outlined in this Section. Please read it carefully, as they contain not only the exact application and admission requirements and procedures, but also general conditions for eligibility.
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appLYiNg tO itB:
appLiCatiON tHrOugH
tHE CENtraL
appLiCatiONs
OFFiCE (CaO)
What is thE CaO sYstEM?
Anyone seeking a first year undergraduate place on a full-time course at ITB must apply for it via the Central Applications Office. The CAO is the national organisation that accepts applications for admission to undergraduate courses in institutions of higher education in Ireland. The CAO is an administration centre for the processing of applications nationally and does not determine whether or not you will be offered a course place. The participating institutions make independent decisions on admissions.
Details of the CAO applications process are published in a handbook available from the CAO, Tower House, Eglington Street, Galway. Tel: (091) 509800; website www.cao.ie. Applicants are encouraged by the CAO to use the online method of application.
Applications for places at ITB through the CAO system are made via the CAO Application Form, which accompanies the CAO Handbook. Pages 1 and 2 of the form are normally sufficient for standard applicants. (Republic of Ireland school-leavers presenting results in the Leaving
Certificate or National University of Ireland matriculation examinations since 1985). As with all other courses cleared through the CAO, every ITB course has a unique code and reference. You apply for places by writing the course code and course reference in the table(s) on page 2 of the CAO form.
Applicants completing the CAO application form must accept all the directions and conditions set out in the form and in the CAO handbook. Great care must be taken in filling out CAO forms, as neither ITB nor the CAO accepts responsibility for any mistakes made or for the consequences of any such mistakes if applicants do not follow the correct procedures.
Every academic institution will have its own application dates. Please note that the key dates for applications made through the CAO to ITB are:
1 February 2013, 5.15pm
Closing date for applications
1 May 2013, 5.15pm
Deadline for receipt of late applications (extra fee to be paid)
1 July 2013, 5.15pm
Deadline for receipt of change-of-mind applications (provided a valid application was made in the first place)
What arE thE rEQUirEMEnts fOr aDMissiOn tO itB?
The minimum entry requirements for standard applicants for admission to Higher Certificate or Ordinary Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Computer Engineering or Mechatronics, Energy Systems and Industrial Automation, Computing and Information Security and Digital Forensic courses is at least grade D3 (ordinary level) in the Leaving Certificate examination in five subjects, including Mathematics and either English or Irish. For courses in Business, Sports Management and Coaching, Horticulture, Creative Digital Media, Applied Social Studies, Social and Community Development and Early Childhood Care and Education, Foundation Level Mathematics (at grade B2 or higher) is accepted as meeting these minimum entry requirements. A grade E in Leaving Certificate Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
The minimum entry requirements for standard applicants for admission to 4 year Ab Initio Honours Bachelor Degree courses is at least a pass in six Leaving Certificate subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades, including Mathematics and either English or Irish for Engineering (Computer Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering), Energy Systems and Industrial Automation,
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Information Security and Digital Forensics and Computing courses. For courses in Business, Sports Management and Coaching, Horticulture, Creative Digital Media, Applied Social Studies, Social and Community Development and Early Childhood Care and Education, Foundation Level Mathematics (at grade B2 or higher) is accepted as meeting these minimum entry requirements. A grade E in Leaving Certificate Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the six passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.
Results in Foundation Level Irish in the Leaving Certificate, or results in the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme do not satisfy these minimum entry requirements. Applicants are advised that despite the fact that Foundation Level Mathematics meet the minimum Mathematics requirement
for entry into some of our courses, some employers require Ordinary Level Mathematics or higher to meet minimum educational attainment for some positions.Currently the results in more than one sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination will be counted towards meeting this minimum requirement. However, additional requirements may be specified for some courses. Please check details of the minimum requirement for each course as set out within each individual course of this publication.
What COUrsEs arE CUrrEntLY On OffEr via aPPLiCatiOn tO thE CaO?
The list opposite outlines the courses that are on offer in 2013/2014 where application is made through the CAO. Full details on each one is available in the “Look and See” Section of this prospectus.
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CODE TITLE DURATION
LeveL 6
BN001 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronics and Computer Engineering 2 years
BN002 Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in Information Technology 2 years
BN003 Higher Certificate in Business 2 years
LeveL 7
BN009 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics 3 years
BN010 Bachelor of Business in Information Technology 3 years
BN011 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care 3 years
BN012 Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering 3 years
BN013 Bachelor of Science in Computing in Information Technology 3 years
BN014 Bachelor of Business 3 years
BN015 Bachelor of Engineering (allowing later specialisation in Computer Engineering or Mechatronics)
3 years
BN016 Bachelor of Business (allowing later specialisation in Business or Business with Information Technology or International Business or Accounting and Finance)
3 years
BN017 Bachelor of Business in International Business* 3 years
BN020 Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and Coaching* 3 years
BN021 Bachelor of Arts in Creative Digital Media 3 years
BN022 Bachelor of Science in Horticulture 3 years
BN025 Bachelor of Arts in Social and Community Development* 3 years
BN030 Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education* 3 years
BN042 Bachelor of Science in Energy Systems and Industrial Automation* 3 years
* Students who successfully complete year two of this programme and who do not wish to progress to the third year may receive a Higher Certificate award.
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CODE TITLE DURATION
LeveL 8
BN101 Bachelor of Business (Honours) 4 years
BN103 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Technology 4 years
BN104 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing in Information Technology 4 years
BN107 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care 4 years
BN110 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business 4 years
BN111 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sports Management and Coaching 4 years
BN112 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media 4 years
BN113 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture 4 years
BN114 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting and Finance 4 years
BN115 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social and Community Development 4 years
BN117 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Computer Engineering in Mobile Systems 4 years
BN118 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Education 4 years
BN120 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing in Information Security and Digital Forensics
4 years
BN121 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics 4 years
BN122 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Energy Systems and Industrial Automation 4 years
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ExPLaininG thE LEavinG CErtifiCatE ‘POints’ sYstEM
As there are generally more qualified applicants for courses than there are places available, places are offered to applicants in accordance with an order of merit determined by a points system, which tallies up your total marks over your six best subjects. Results from one sitting only of the Leaving Certificate may be counted for points.
In addition, a bonus of 25 points will be allocated to students who achieve a Grade D3 or above in Higher Level Mathematics in the Irish Leaving Certificate.
Places will be offered to candidates who satisfy the minimum entry requirements strictly in the order of merit established by the points system. However, the Institute allocates a number of places outside the points system to mature students, students with special needs and to students from an educationally and/or socially disadvantaged background, consistent with the mission of the Institute.
Points for Leaving Certificate results are allocated as follows:
Result % Range
Leaving Certificate Grade
Points For Higher Level Mathematics, Including 25 Bonus Points
Existing Points For Higher Level Subjects Including Mathematics
Points For Ordinary Level Subjects
Foundation Level Mathematics
90 – 100 A1 125 100 60 20
85 – 89.99 A2 115 90 50 15
80 – 84.99 B1 110 85 45 10
75 – 79.99 B2 105 80 40 5
70 – 74.99 B3 100 75 35
65 – 69.99 C1 95 70 30
60 – 64.99 C2 90 65 25
55 – 59.99 C3 85 60 20
50 – 54.99 D1 80 55 15
45 – 49.99 D2 75 50 10
40 – 44.99 D3 70 45 5
25 – 39.99 E 0 0 0
10 – 24.99 F 0 0 0
0 – 9.99 NG 0 0 0
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aPPLiCatiOns frOM LEavinG CErtifiCatE vOCatiOnaL PrOGraMME (LCvP) stUDEnts
Holders of the LCVP apply in the normal way through the CAO system. Points are awarded on the same basis as per the Leaving Certificate.
The LCVP subject will be considered as a passing subject provided the student achieves at least a pass grade. This will apply to entry for Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8), Ordinary Degree (NFQ Level 7) and Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6) academic courses. The following points scoring system will be used:
Pass 30
Merit 50
Distinction 70
LCaP (LEavinG CErtifiCatE aPPLiED PrOGraMME)
The LCAP subjects do not meet the minimum entry requirements for admission to academic courses and are not considered as passing subjects.
GCE a LEvEL MathEMatiCs
25 additional points will be awarded for a Grade E (passing grade) or better in A2 Mathematics. This will apply to only one Mathematics subject of the following; Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Pure Mathematics, and only where that subject is used as one of the subjects for scoring purposes.
aPPLiCants PrEsEntinG fEtaC aWarDs
The minimum entry requirements for graduates of FETAC (Level 5 or 6) awards are as follows:1. For entry to a Higher Certificate
course (NFQ Level 6) and to an Ab Initio Ordinary Degree course (NFQ Level 7) a full FETAC (Level 5 or 6) award is required.
2. For entry to an Ab Initio Honours Degree course (NFQ Level 8) a full FETAC (Level 5 or 6) award in a related area and including distinction grades in at least 3 components is required.
For entry to the majority of courses a full award may be accumulated over more than one academic year. In such cases it is the responsibility of the applicant to apply to FETAC for a full award. However, for entry to certain courses an award achieved in a single sitting may be required.
Also, for some courses, specific component awards in mathematics must be included in the FETAC award presented for entry. Such requirements are detailed on the ITB website (www.itb.ie/fetac).
nEW aWarD sYstEM fOr ELiGiBLE fEtaC aPPLiCants
FETAC has introduced a new awards system known as the Common Awards System, or CAS. CAS awards will replace existing linked FETAC awards. All FETAC awards will be part of CAS from 2014.
nEW sCOrinG sYstEM fOr ELiGiBLE fEtaC aPPLiCants fOr ExistinG anD nEW aWarDs
A new scoring system for FETAC awards will apply for entry through the CAO to higher education from 2013. This scoring system will apply to all relevant FETAC level 5 and 6 awards. It applies to all results achieved from 2013.
• A full FETAC Level 5 or 6 major award will have a minimum credit value of 120.
• Component awards, or achievement of less than 120 credits, do not constitute a full award.
sCOrinG PrOCEss
Each FETAC Level 5 and Level 6 component is scored as follows:• 3.333 for a Distinction• 2.222 for a Merit and • 1.111 for a Pass
This component score is then multiplied by the individual component credit value to a maximum 120 credits, a total maximum of 400 points.
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Components leading to the best 120 credits are scored. See table on the right.
Some applicants will combine components achieved prior to the introduction of CAS with others which are part of CAS. Level 5 and 6 (NCVA) Certificates, i.e. major awards, achieved before the introduction of CAS are also scored according to the system outlined above.
all FeTaC Level 5 and Level 6 awards will be scored using the best 120 credits to deliver a maximum of 400 points regardless of whether they were achieved before or after the introduction of CaS.
hOW fEtaC GraDUatEs aPPLY fOr EntrY tO an itB COUrsE
Applicants who have spent at least one year on a recognised PLC course validated by FETAC can be considered for entry. Applications should be made through the CAO. Applicants who have completed a full FETAC award since 2002 or are in the process of completing a full FETAC award in 2012/13 should follow the FETAC instructions on page two of the CAO application form and enter their PPS number in the relevant box. As indicated previously, applicants who have achieved their full award over more than one academic year must apply to FETAC for a full award.
.Applicants who completed a full FETAC award before 2002 should tick the NCVA level 2/3 box on page three of the CAO application form and complete further details on page four since these courses cannot be automatically rated by the CAO. In addition, applicants must forward a copy of these results to the Academic Administration Office before the end of June 2013.
FETAC applicants must compete for course places with other FETAC applicants and Leaving Certificate applicants alike. FETAC quotas and a requirement for an award to be achieved in a single sitting may apply for certain courses. Check www.itb.ie/fetac for information.
spECiaL CatEgOrY
appLiCaNts
Anyone making a ‘special category’ application will need to complete some extra steps in their CAO application. Details of these procedures are to be found in the CAO Handbook. Special category applicants will need to complete pages 3 and 4 of the CAO Form. There are a range of circumstances and conditions under which a special category application can be made. People who can make applications in this category include the following:
Mature applicants (to qualify, applicants must be over 23 years of age on 1st January of the year in which admission is sought).
Grade Score Credits achieved
Credits counted
Points
Distinction 3.333 15 15 50
Distinction 3.333 15 15 50
Distinction 3.333 15 15 50
Distinction 3.333 15 15 50
Distinction 3.333 15 15 50
Distinction 3.333 15 15 50
Merit 2.222 15 15 33.33
Merit 2.222 15 15 33.33
Distinction 3.333 5 n/a n/a
125 120 366.67
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• Applicants with special needs requiring special facilities.
• Applicants presenting FETAC qualifications.
• Applicants under the ITB Access Programme.
• Applicants presenting school-leaving examinations (other than the Leaving Certificate) including those taken outside Ireland.
MatUrE aPPLiCants
The Institute welcomes applications from mature students and a number of places on each course are reserved for such applicants.
Mature applicants are those who are over 23 years of age on 1st January of the year of entry. Applicants in this category may be accepted on a course without meeting the formal minimum entry requirements, if ITB is satisfied that they have the basic ability and academic foundation to follow the course and to take the examinations successfully. Mature applicants seeking a place on a full-time ITB course must apply through the CAO and are advised to do so by February 1st.
As the number of applications for consideration as mature applicants is increasing, it is necessary to rank applicants for available places.
Mature applicants will be required to demonstrate that they meet the eligibility requirements for third level education via:
1. assessment of Suitability by ITB Or2. Leaving Certificate examination
results or FeTaC Level 5 or 6 award
1. assessment of Suitability by ITB This option applies to mature applicants who do not wish to compete on the basis of a Leaving Certificate examination, FETAC level 5 or 6 award or equivalent.
Such applicants will be assessed based on their performance in an assessment which they will be invited to attend at the Institute. Further details available at www.itb.ie.
2. Presentation of Leaving Certificate examination results, FeTaC Level 5 or 6 award or equivalent
Mature applicants who have completed the Leaving Certificate examination or a full FETAC level 5 or 6 award at any time prior to 2012, may wish to compete for a place solely on the basis of these results. A full FETAC award generally consists of 8 modules. A record of achievement or component certificate will not meet the entry requirements. A copy of Leaving Certificate results or FETAC Award(s) must be submitted to CAO as part of the application process.
Mature applicants who are demonstrating eligibility via this option must ensure that they have met the minimum entry requirements for the courses for which they have applied by logging on to www.itb.ie or discussing this matter with a member of the Marketing Team on (01) 8851000.
Offers of places are made to successful mature students by CAO in the normal way.
sPECiaL nEEDs aPPLiCants
In designing the ITB campus, we paid particular attention to access and how best to accommodate students with special needs. We encourage applications from students with special needs, regardless of any physical or sensory disability. Students are encouraged to indicate their particular needs on page 1 of the CAO application form. ITB will then contact the student to discuss how best their needs can be accommodated. In certain cases, students may be able to avail of special admissions procedures. Applicants can be assured that disclosure of a disability or specific learning difficulty is required solely to enable colleges to support access to higher education.
Every attempt is made to facilitate students with special needs and to provide special equipment and supports where ITB budgets allow. The supports available include provision of, and training in, assistive technology, access to the Assistive Technology Centre in the library, and academic support. A dyslexia support specialist is currently available to ITB students.
Special arrangements can be made for students with special needs at examination time, provided sufficient notice is given. These arrangements can include the provision of a separate room to take examinations, the availability of an individual to read examination questions, the provision of additional time in which to complete your examinations, the provision of a scribe, taping your examinations etc. Offers of places to students in this category are made by CAO in the normal way.
aPPLiCatiOns UnDEr thE itB aCCEss PrOGraMME
ITB recognises that some students may not have had the opportunity to reach their academic potential, due to a range of social, economic, personal or family circumstances. Such disadvantage may well have impacted negatively on a student’s overall performance while at second level, and consequently students in such circumstances are under-represented at third level.
ITB is attempting to redress this imbalance by offering a School Leaver Access Programme (REACH Programme) to students within the catchment area of the Institute. The programme offers students the opportunity to gain access to courses in ITB. Consideration is given to the students’ academic performance, motivation and determination to succeed, socio-economic background and personal circumstances.
Kathleen Murray
Social & Community
Development
“after being made redundant
from an admin and accounts
job, i wanted a career
change. i did a PLC course in
applied social studies and
applied for the course at itB.
the college is ideal for my
commute from Meath.
i was nervous about being
a mature student, but soon
realised nobody cared and
there are many other mature
students on campus. itB is
a brilliant place to study and
i would say to any mature
person thinking of applying:
Don’t wait any longer. if i can
do it, anyone can.”
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Students wishing to apply for the programme must first submit an application to CAO in the normal way. Students also complete a separate ‘REACH Programme’ application form which is returned directly to ITB. Forms are available from the Guidance Counsellor in relevant schools or from the Access Officer at ITB.
Offers of places are made to successful students by CAO in the normal way.
aPPLiCants PrEsEntinG sChOOL-LEavinG ExaMinatiOns OthEr than thE irish LEavinG CErtifiCatE
The results of examinations other than the Irish Leaving Certificate and NUI Matriculation are given points by comparison with the Irish Leaving Certificate, so that applicants can be assessed in the same way as other applicants in the points system.
Details of how this comparison is made (between the Irish Leaving Certificate and exams taken in numerous countries worldwide) are available on the CAO website www.cao.ie. This system is used by ITB and other Institutes of Technology.
PointsDetails of minimum points required for entry to ITB courses in previous years are available on the CAO website www.cao.ie.
OffersAll offers of places in first year undergraduate programmes in ITB are made by the CAO. No offers for these programmes are issued directly by ITB. Applicants are advised to read the relevant sections in the CAO handbook and refer to the CAO and ITB websites www.cao.ie and www.itb.ie.
intErnatiOnaL stUDEnts – EnGLish LanGUaGE rEQUirEMEnt
Instruction for all courses at ITB is normally through English (excluding any language modules) and applicants who do not have Leaving Certificate English must provide evidence of equivalent competence through school leaving or matriculation examinations or achievements of a minimum standard in recognised tests of English as listed in the table on page 151.
Students admitted to ITB whose mother tongue is not English are responsible for bringing their competence in English to an appropriate level if necessary.
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GENERAL OR ACADEMIC ENGLISH TITLE OF AWARD LEVEL REQUIRED
Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 6
Academic ETAPP (English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes) C1
Academic TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) PBT 550
CBT 213
Academic British Council UCLES/IDP
(University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate/
International Development Programme of Australian Universities)
6
Academic JMB University Entrance test in English (Overseas)
(Joint Matriculation Board of the Universities of Manchester,
Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and Birmingham)
Pass
Academic AEB (Associated Examining Board) C
Academic OEB – English as a Foreign Language (Higher Paper)
(Oxford Examining Body)
Pass
General TIE (Test of Interactive English, Ireland) C
General Council of Europe C1
General Trinity College (UK) (Integrated Skills in English Examination) 10
ISE – Level III
General TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) 750
General London Tests of English (Edexcel) Pearson Language Assessment Level 4
General Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
Grade C
Grade C
General Pitman UK Level 5 (Advanced)
General ARELS/Oxford UK (Association of Recognised English Language
Services)
Higher – Good
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appLYiNg tO itB:
DirECt appLiCatiONs
FOr aDMissiON
aPPLiCatiOns fOr aDD-On COUrsEs
Admission to add-on Ordinary Bachelor Degree courses (1 year add-on to Higher Certificate courses) or admission to add-on Honours Bachelor Degree courses (1 year add-on to Ordinary Bachelor Degree courses) is made directly to ITB. Full details, including eligibility criteria is available on the itb website.
fEE PaYinG aPPLiCants
ITB will make additional places available on courses offered during the day to fee paying students. Students who wish to avail of these places must apply directly to ITB. Students must meet the minimum entry requirements.
hOW DO i aPPLY fOr aDvanCED EntrY?
Students wishing to apply for a place other than in the first year of a course should complete an “Advanced Entry” application form. This form is returned directly to ITB, not the CAO. Such places only become available occasionally. Further information and application forms are available from the Marketing and Development Unit (Tel: (01) 885 1000, e-mail: [email protected] or from the ITB website www.itb.ie).
GarDa vEttinG
A number of ITB courses require students to successfully complete placements or projects where they may have unsupervised access to children and/or vulnerable adults. Each student applying for these courses must undergo the ITB Garda vetting process. To ensure the protection of the public, and to justify public trust and confidence, the Institute is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake these programmes. Without satisfactory Garda clearance, students will be unable to complete their course and thus will not be able to complete the programme or receive an award. All places on these courses are provisional and subject to the student obtaining satisfactory Garda vetting from the Central Garda Vetting Unit. The current legal minimum age for sole application for Garda vetting is 18 years of age. In the event of an applicant being between 16 and 18 years of age, written consent is also required from a parent or guardian.
In addition to Garda vetting a medical assessment and provision of personal references may be required in regard to suitability for placement.
aCCOMMODatiOn fOr itB stUDEnts
While ITB is not in a position to offer residential accommodation to students, an annual accommodation register is compiled of local property owners who wish to offer accommodation to students. Those who cannot commute from home can make their own arrangements, whether in the form of ‘digs’ (a room and some meals, provided in a family home) or privately rented apartments or houses in the locality. For further information and to access the accommodation register, contact the Student Information Desk (SID) in the library (Tel: (01) 885 1000, e-mail: [email protected]). ITB does not accept any responsibility for the quality or suitability of accommodation listed. It is solely the responsibility of students to satisfy themselves as to the quality and suitability of the accommodation offered.
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The information on fees and grants provided in this section is correct at the time of going to print but should only be used as an indicator. The ITB website http://www.itb.ie/StudyatITB/feesgrants.html will be updated with any new information in regard to fees as it becomes available from the Department of Education and Skills.
tUitiOn fEEs
eU Nationals: European Union nationals attending full-time undergraduate courses at ITB are not normally required to pay any tuition fees. EU nationals who are repeating a full year of study must pay tuition fees. Any EU national who is following a second or subsequent third-level course will be required to pay tuition fees, depending on the type and duration of the previous course attended. Any EU national who has not been resident in an EU member state for three of the past five years will be liable for tuition fees. The rate of fees is set annually by the Department of Education and Skills.
Fees for 2012/2013 were as follows:
Course € per annum
Higher Certificate €618
Ordinary Bachelor Degree
€704
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
€2,200
All Other Honours Bachelor Degrees
€1569
Non-eU Nationals: Attending full time undergraduate courses at ITB are normally required to pay tuition fees. Fees for 2012/2013 were €8,950 per annum. The fees for 2013/2014 may increase. Refugees with official refugee status (at the time of first registration) are not required to pay tuition fees. If a student is in the process of seeking asylum, they are considered as non-EU Nationals.
Any non-EU National who has been legally resident in an EU member state for at least three of the last five years may qualify to pay tuition fees at the EU rate. It is a requirement that documentary evidence of residency and the duration of residence in the EU member state is provided to qualify for the EU rate of tuition fees. You will find more information at www.studentfinance.ie.
Please note: Students are responsible for the payment of fees and any charges by the stated due dates. If you are unclear about your own individual circumstances and how they may impact on the rate of your fees please contact the Marketing Unit directly on (01) 885 1000. Fees are subject to change as directed by the Department of education and Skills and approved by the Institute’s Governing Body.
stUDEnt COntriBUtiOn fEEs
A charge of €2,250 during 2012/2013 was payable by each student to cover non-tuition student services such as examination entry fees, support for student services and support for student clubs and societies. Those not in receipt of a grant are required to pay the full amount. These charges are regulated by the Department of Education and Skills and more up-to-date information on this charge for 2013/2014 will be published on our website www.itb.ie or studentfinance.ie.
When registering for the first time, those who can show documentary evidence that they qualify for a maintenance grant, will not be required to pay the charge.
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thirD LEvEL Grants
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is the single awarding authority for all grant applications. One awarding body, CDVEC oversees the system. The application process is an on-line system. Further information and details is available through www.studentfinance.ie
BaCK tO EDUCatiOn aLLOWanCE
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further and higher education. Participants receive a standard rate of payment that is not means tested. Further information is available on www.studentfinance.ie or www.welfare.ie.
The information given in this publication is intended as a guide to prospective students of the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material printed in this prospectus, the contents cannot be construed as implying a contract between the Institute and any applicant or third party. The Institute reserves the right to amend courses, titles of courses or regulations at any time. Electives on offer in some course programmes will only be offered if there are sufficient resources available and suitable qualified applicants
received in any given year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
On behalf of ITB, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the compilation of this prospectus. Firstly, thanks to all our students and staff who contributed to, or are featured in the publication. Our design team is Language Communications and
photography was by Andres Poveda.
Mairead MurphyMarketing and Development Unit
Design: www.language.ie
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