The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work under direction in a design or retail setting in the field of fashion and or textiles and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

This course will provide participants with a broad knowledge of the core sciences and an understanding of the Irish legal system. Participants will develop useful skills through hands on laboratory work as well as an appreciation of the concepts particular to forensics.

Students will also develop skills in problem solving organization, team work, effective communication and the use of technology. These skills are relevant to a wide variety of industries and professions including in an Garda Siochana, the Defence Forces, State Laboratory and the forensic science laboratory.

This one-year course is designed to prepare students for a career in the sports, coaching and fitness sectors, or provide a pathway to further study in Physical Educating teaching. Students will engage in a range of sports, both practically and academically.

Students will also gain the social, communications and leadership skills to work with students in the teaching area, along with athletes and groups in the growing sports, coaching and fitness areas.

This Pre-University Science course was developed with DCU to meet the needs of students who wish to study science to degree level in university. The course will cater for three different groups of learners:

• Students who did not obtain the required Leaving Certificate points for their chosen Science course,
• Students who wish to acquire a foundation in Science subject areas and Mathematics before entry to University, A
• dult returnees to education.

Students who obtain an overall merit (65%) grade in the Pre-University course will gain a place on the majority of Science courses outlined below. However, some courses in DIT have higher and more specific requirements. The course prepares students for entry to the first year of the following Science Degree courses offered by the faculty of Health and Science in DCU.

This course has been designed to meet the needs of a variety of students wishing to study Environmental Science, specifically those who did not satisfy the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course, and adult returnees to education.

Learners with an ambition to study Science at Third Level, a love of science & maths and a willingness to work hard can apply for this course.

This course gives students a broad base in Science with a wide range of modules covered. It includes Animal Anatomy and Physiology for those students who may be interested in applying to Veterinary Nursing.

The aim of this course is to assist learners gain an understanding of biological principles and biomedical concepts.

This course fosters critical thinking and laboratory skills, preparing students for further studies in health sciences, biomedical, biological sciences, pharmaceutical or environmental science.

This comprehensive course aims to provide students with both the knowledge and practical skills necessary to access science based Degree programmes (including Sports Science) in both Institutes of Technology and Universities.