Bray Institute of Further Education
Wicklow
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About Us
For the past thirty nine years Bray Institute of Further Education has been a centre of excellence in the field of Further Education. At present the Institute has over twelve hundred full-time learners studying at Degree, Diploma and Certificate level and three thousand learners on part-time courses.
The Institute has a national profile attracting learners from all over Ireland and abroad. It is located on Novara Avenue, on a six-acre site, only 150 metres from the town centre. The Institute is only a short journey from Dublin City Centre.
The campus serves all areas of the country, within walking distance from the Dart Station.
Why Us?
Job Placement Service
The Institute maintains excellent relationships with many employers. Local and national employers from time to time inform us of job vacancies and these details are passed on to the Department Heads and are posted on the Careers Notice Board. Work Experience is an integral part of most courses in the Institute and learners are given advice on preparing for work experience. In addition learners will receive help in preparing Curriculum Vitae and interview techniques.
Students Union
The Institute encourages learners to participate fully in the Students’ Union. Learners from each department elect representatives to this Union. The Union meets regularly to discuss issues related to learners needs. The Management Team regularly meets with the Students’ Union and values its contribution to the Institute.
Accommodation
The Institute will provide, on request, a list of accommodation offered locally to learners. The Institute does not endorse any such accommodation listed but learners may find it useful. All arrangements are between the provider and the learner.
Disability Support
The Institute endeavours to ensure that appropriate facilities and services are available to allow full access and participation for all learners as far as is practical and having regard to the resources available to the Institute.
Guidance Counselling
The Institute provides professional Adult Career Guidance and a confidential Counselling service to all learners. The Guidance Counsellor provides advice on career and education options. The Guidance Counsellor is also available to help with other issues which arise all too often in the stressful world of today.
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Facilities
College Facilities include: Design Studios, Art and Ceramic Studios, Multimedia Studios, TV and Video Studio, Mac Digital Sound Studio, DJ Studio, Film Editing Studios, Graphic Design Studio, Library, Internet access on all PCs, Various Specialised Rooms, Wireless availability throughout the campus, Playing Pitches and Sports Hall, Canteen, Therapy Rooms, Nine computer labs
Clubs & Societies
Societies and Sports are established and co-ordinated by students. The best way to join is to show up on the day. Students can also use their KWETB email to message the promoter as all students' email addresses are stored in Contacts in Outlook.
A full list of our clubs can be found below.
A full list of our clubs can be found below.
Information Technology
The Institute’s Library is available during Institute hours and is well stocked with an extensive range of books, publications, journals, newspapers, etc. Computers with internet access are available in the library and it provides the learner with the ideal environment for study.
Dining
The canteen is open from 8:30am to 2:30pm daily except during vacation periods and provides an extensive range of hot and cold meals and snacks throughout the day.
Fees and Grants
Courses at Bray Institute of Further Education are funded largely by the European Social Fund. Tuition costs are covered for Irish and EU citizens undertaking PLC courses.