DEV SITE .48
Direct Entry (Higher Education - HET)

Advanced Certificate

Access Programme

TUS Midlands (formerly AIT)
TUS Midlands (formerly AIT)
Course Code
D-614
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Duration
Attendence

Course Summary

This one-year access course equips candidates with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to progress to third-level education at TUS. Graduates can gain entry to a range of TUS courses at higher certificate/ordinary degree level for the following academic year on successful completion of all elements of the course, including examinations and in some cases interviews.

The access course gives students an understanding of computing, basic technology, science, engineering, business and humanities. Teaching methods include a combination of lectures, tutorials, project work and other assignments.

This is not a CAO entry course - apply directly to the college.

College Link

College Link > D-614 - Access Programme

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.

Entry Requirements

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - If this is a course you are considering applying for you should check on the Colleges' website to ensure you have the latest entry requirements information.

To view Mature Entry requirements, or alternative requirements, please visit Qualifax or the Colleges' website

If you believe the data above to be incorrect, please let us know at [email protected] - thank you.

QQI / FET Links

This course does not appear to accept applicants with Further Education and Training (FET) awards. Please check with the college directly - sometimes this data is not published openly, or special arrangements may be available.

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found  HERE

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Career Progression

Further Research

College Link > D-614 - Access Programme

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

College Profile

College News

TUS awarded Athena Swan Bronze Award
TUS awarded Athena Swan Bronze Award in recognition of work in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Posted by TUS Midlands (formerly AIT)
Culinary students
TUS Athlone Culinary Students Dominate at IFEX Exhibition 2024
Posted by TUS Midlands (formerly AIT)
TUS President Prof. Vincent Cunnane has signed an MoU with Khmelnytskyi National University (KHMNU) in Ukraine under the auspices of the EU-funded Inspire project, alongside collaborative efforts with partners in Turkey, Croatia, and Belgium, to support refugee tourism entrepreneurship.
EU-Funded TUS-Led Project to Support Refugee Tourism Entrepreneurship
Posted by TUS Midlands (formerly AIT)
Higher Education Course of the Week: US930: Culinary Entrepreneurship at TUS Midlands
Posted by TUS Midlands (formerly AIT)
Close