New Courses at IT Sligo

Information on New Courses at IT Sligo

BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management & Applied Technology (Level 8) CAO Code: SG346

This four year programme is the first of its kind in Ireland to combine practical skills of applied construction technology with building information modelling and construction project management. This programme also incorporates work placement in third year, resulting in highly sought after graduates with a strong practical foundation and cutting edge construction management expertise. See www.itsligo.ie/SG346 for more information.

Higher Certificate in Health & Exercise Science (Level 6) CAO Code: SG406

This 2-year course gives students the chance to either (1) exit after two years to pursue various allied health courses elsewhere (e.g. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech & Language) OR (2) progress directly onto our Level 7 BSc Health Science & Physiology and in time pursue the Level 8 Honours degree in Health Science and Physical Activity. See www.itsligo.ie/SG406 for more information

Higher Certificate in Applied Construction Technology (Level 6) CAO Code: SG308

This two year full time programme has a hands on practical focus to provide students with excellent skills in sustainable construction technology, carpentry, joinery and building information modelling. See www.itsligo.ie/SG308 for more information

BSc Environmental Science with Ecology (level 6 – SG404, Level 7 – SG439, Level 8 –SG450)

There are three entry levels available for this new programme. Environmental Science with Ecology equips students with the learning to manage our man-made and natural resources. With a mix of outdoor field work, high tech laboratory experiments, computer mapping, site visits and classroom activities, students gain a range of skills to work in a wide range of careers. These include Environmental and Engineering industries and consultancies, Local Government, Irish Water, the Energy sector and State Agencies (e.g., NPWS and Inland Fisheries Ireland) There are options to travel abroad, work placement, and specialize your own research project in final year. With forty years of delivering Environmental Programmes, IT Sligo are well connected to the jobs market for our graduates.

BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture and Design (Level 8) CAO Code: SG348

Interior Architecture and Design spans the breadth of the Interior profession, to produce graduates that are versatile and can address both site – specific and site-generic design. Interior Architecture and Design focuses an environmentally conscious approach to the re-use, re-imagination and innovative re-invention of the existing built environment with a strong focus on sculpting interior space. Interior Architecture is all about manipulating and forming an internal space, whether it may be an existing or new building. It focuses solely on the interior but also takes the architectural form and external environment into consideration. The design of the interior adds the final layer to the crafting of building or space, layering function and the aesthetic as a complete whole, whilst adding much in the way of personality. Students have the option to complete their studies in 3 years or to avail of a sandwich year that would include work placement and/or study abroad options.

Courses under Development at IT Sligo

*Subject to approval

BEng (Hons) Mechatronic Engineering (Level 8)*

This new programme will provide students with the skills, knowledge, and competencies required to begin a career in robotics and automation engineering. It imparts the knowledge and understanding of the essential elements of the design process and methodologies relevant to complex engineering. Modules will offer both an applied and practical based approach with content that is industry relevant and skills that are sought after. The curriculum includes the manufacturing, automation, and ICT technologies that underpin Industry 4.0 in order to prepare the students to the Smart, Virtual and Digital factories of the future.

BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering and Self Driving Cars (Level 8)*

Electronics is a continuously evolving area and is the driving force behind the era of smart technologies, including mobile phones, gaming, smart clothing & watches, smart bionic limbs, smart glasses and smart vehicles. This programme enables its graduates with the ability to design and develop such products, while also introducing them to the new and exciting area of self-driving technologies. The BEng in Electronics and Self Driving Technologies in a 4-year programme, centered around the use of electronics and technology to improve the quality of our lives.

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Level 8)* Mechanical Engineers have a broad range of skills used in manufacturing and design of machines. This degree offers a strong emphasis on applied and practical, hands-on modules and project work in design and manufacturing. The learning experience is designed to ensure students are prepared for industry and/ or progression to higher level courses while also enhancing their leadership and management skills. The curriculum includes automation and the ICT technologies that underpin Industry 4.0 that prepares students to the Smart, Virtual and Digital factories of the future. With a one year work placement as part of this programme, students will be exposed to applying their engineering knowledge in solving real world practical problems. This programme addresses the skills shortage in the manufacturing sector both nationally and internationally.

Higher Certificate in Health and Medical Information Science (Level 6 – Full Time Online)*

The area of health information management has been identified nationally and internationally as key priority areas for skills development in building enhanced healthcare systems. This fully online level 6 programme gives students a robust introduction into health information science and will be delivered fully online. Delivery of modules and assessment strategies will adopt a student-centred, flipped classroom approach which is task based and develops independent learning, problem solving and time management skills. Graduates of the programme will be able to progress to a Level 7 add-on specialising in data analytics or may commence work directly in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long‐term care facilities, physician offices, home health agencies, insurance companies, government agencies (e.g. HSE, TULSA, HIQA, NCPE), information technology vendors, pharmaceutical, medical devices, and consultancy companies.

BSc Health and Medical Information Science (Level 7– Full Time Online)*

Health information management technologists play an important role in maintaining medical information for physicians, hospitals, insurance companies, pharmaceutical and consultancy companies and government agencies. There is a huge demand nationally and internationally for individuals with training in health informatics and IT Sligo is the first institution to offer an undergraduate, full online degree programme in this field. Delivery of modules and assessment strategies will adopt a student-centred, flipped classroom approach, which is task based and develops independent learning, problem solving and time management skills. Graduates will be able to commence work in a variety of settings across the healthcare sector and also be appropriately trained to further their education through research opportunities in academia.

Visit www.itsligo.ie/newcourse for an update on the start date and CAO codes of new courses