- Why this Access Programme?
- Programme Objectives
- Opportunities for Further Study
- Entry Requirements
Why this Access Programme?
The Certificate in Access for Higher Education serves as a preparatory pathway for individuals aspiring to pursue third-level programmes from Level 7 and beyond. Tailored to offer an alternative avenue for entering higher education, this programme is both enriching and engaging, built upon the principles of adult education.
Completing this certificate in higher education also opens doors to multiple undergraduate programmes available at IBAT College and ATU.
In a Strategic Partnership with ATU
Programme Objectives
Having successfully completed this programme graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of a broad foundation in maths, academic learning skills and ICT.
- Demonstrate self-awareness and understanding of the implications of personality, skills and interests in career decision-making.
- Formulate and apply appropriate responses to well-defined problems.
- Take responsibility for their own and others’ work when working as part of a team.
- Identify their own and their team members’ learning needs and take action to solve any developmental challenges.
- Express own world view based on working with other team members and understanding the wider context of issues that is present within all module areas.
Programme Structure
| SEMESTER | MODULE | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application of Numbers | 10 |
| Learning Skills & Personal Development | 10 | |
| ICT | 5 | |
| College Skills & Career Planning | 5 |
| SEMESTER | MODULE | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Academic Writing | 5 |
| Research Fundamentals | 5 | |
| Business & Law | 10 | |
| Introduction to Design Principles | 10 |
Opportunities for Further Study
Successful completion of the Certificate in Access for Higher Education will demonstrate students’ strong grounding in maths, academic learning skills, and Information & Communications Technology (ICT). Graduates will showcase the cultivation of theoretical and critical thinking skills in core subjects. They will also exhibit self-awareness and an understanding of the implications of personal attributes on career choices.
The programme aids students in effective career decision-making and fosters the ability to devise and implement solutions for well-defined challenges. Graduates of the access programme will apply their knowledge across diverse contexts within all module areas. They will demonstrate accountability for their own tasks and for collaborative efforts within a team. Additionally, students will identify their own and their team’s learning needs, taking proactive steps to overcome developmental obstacles. Their ability to convey personal viewpoints will be informed by collaboration and a holistic understanding of multifaceted issues spanning all module domains.
Completion of this access to higher education certificate also creates a pathway to various undergraduate programmes available through IBAT College and ATU.
In a Strategic Partnership with ATU
Entry Requirements
Grade O3 in subjects to include Mathematics and a language other than English in the Leaving Certificate /FETAC Level 5 / Equivalent International Exam.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the minimum English language requirement for entry to the programme is IELTS score 5.00 (no band less than 4.5) / Duolingo English Test 80 / PTE Academic 51+ overall (or equivalent)
Why Study at IBAT Dublin?
We are Ireland’s leading enterprise-focused third level institution with a special focus on how we guide, support, and mentor our students throughout their college experience and into their working lives.
We know that employers need graduates that can hit the ground running, so we’ve tailored our courses to prepare you to do just that. And if you need an extra hand, our Academic team equipped with years of lecturing and industry experience are ready to support you both in your professional and personal development.
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