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2012/2013

Bóthar Bhaile Bhlainséir Thuaidh, Baile Átha Cliath 15, ÉireGuthán: (01) 885 1000 Fax: (01) 885 1001 [email protected]

Blanchardstown Road North, Dublin 15, IrelandPhone: (01) 885 1000 Fax: (01) 885 1001 [email protected]

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FULL-TIME PROSPECTUS

2012/2013

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HELLO + WELCOME You can’t beat a good all-round education,

and at ITB we believe that can only come

from living life to the full at college. That’s

why as a student, you’ll not only find

yourself with a full academic calendar

but you’ll find plenty to occupy your

leisure time as well. So whatever course

you choose to follow you’ll find that at

ITB, it’s more than a qualification – it’s an

education.

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Dia Duit + fáiLtE rOiMh Ní féidir an t-oideachas maith

uileghabhálach a shárú agus anseo ag an

ITB creidimid go ngabhann in éineacht leis

sin an bheatha a chaitheamh ina hiomláine.

Mar fhoghlaimeoir páirtaimseartha

áfach, tuigimid go bhfuil riachtanais agat

atá éagsúil le riachtanais na mac léinn

lánaimseartha. Chuige sin déanfaimid

ár seacht ndícheall chun a chinntiú go

mbaineann tú amach agus go sáraíonn tú

do spriocanna a fhad agus a choinníonn

tú cóimheá fós sa chuid eile de do shaol.

Ar an ábhar, cibé cúrsa a thograíonn

tú a dhéanamh, is mian linn gurb é do

thaithí ag ITB gur mó é ná cáilíocht – gur

oideachas é.


COntEntsOPEN + friEnDLY

Where We Are p. 9

Map p. 9

How To Get Here p. 9

Accommodation for ITb Students p. 10

We are here to help: Support Services Available to Students p. 11

LivE + LEarn

Students’ Representation p. 14

Students’ Union p. 14

Sport at ITb p. 14

Clubs and Societies p. 14

Facts and Fundraising p. 15

iNS + OUts

What’s New for 2012/2013 p. 18

The set-up: How ITb Courses are Structured p. 19

Applying to ITb: Application Through the Central Applications Office (CAO) p. 20

Special Category Applicants p. 28

Applying to ITb: Direct Applications for Admission p. 32

National Framework of Qualifications p. 36

FiNaNcE + Grants

Financial Matters p. 38

Tuition Fees p. 38

Non-Tuition Student Service Charge p. 38

Late Payment of Fees p. 38

Maintenance Grant Scheme p. 39

Vocational Education Committees’ Scholarship Scheme p. 39

Third Level Maintenance Grants Scheme for Trainees p. 39

Higher Education Grants Scheme p. 40

back to Education Allowance p. 40

LOOK + sEE

ENgiNEEriNg cOurSES p. 45

Electronics and Computer Engineering p. 48

Mechatronics p. 57

Sustainable Electrical and Control Technology p. 67

HOrticuLturE cOurSES p. 71

cOmPutiNg cOurSES p. 81

crEativE DigitaL mEDia

cOurSES p. 92

BuSiNESS cOurSES p. 99

business p. 100

business with Information Technology p. 106

International business p. 111

business – Common Entry p. 117

Sports Management and Coaching p. 122

HumaNitiES cOurSES p. 129

Applied Social Studies in Social Care p. 129

Social and Community Development p. 135

Early Childhood Care and Education p. 144

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OPEN + friEnDLYAt ITB we believe in a new approach to

sharing and teaching information designed to

meet the learning needs of people living and

working around us here in Blanchardstown.

Basically, what that means is that we’re here

to work with you and make sure that you get

the best out of your time with us. So please,

make sure that you use our marketing team

and our network of staff to nurture you and

help you get the most out of your time at ITB.

Contact us at [email protected] or 01 885 1000.


Eoghan Lynch

sUstainabLE & ELECtriCaL COntrOL tEChnOLOGY

“itb has exceeded all my expectations and the course is very exciting. there is a real one on one feeling with the lecturers because of the small class sizes. Lecturers are very accommodating, even putting on extra classes for those struggling with a particular subject.

With energy costs only going up in the years ahead, businesses will be more conscious of energy consumption. With my qualification from this course i hope to be designing the systems that will help companies be energy efficient, cut their carbon footprint and carbon tax bills.”


WhErE WE arE

thE CaMPUs

ITb is located in blanchardstown, a growing suburb of Dublin. It directly serves the greater blanchardstown area and the north and west of Dublin city and county. Like other Institutes of Technology, it also draws students from neighbouring counties, such as Meath, Kildare, Cavan and Louth as well as from further afield.

ITb is located within the business and Technology Park on blanchardstown Road North. One of the most advanced third level institutions in the country, it is fully equipped with computer and electronic labs, lecture theatres with the latest audio-visual equipment and learning aids, fully equipped workshops, library, restaurants, sports hall, fitness centre, students’ union area, automated banking facilities and parking for cars and bikes. Playing fields, which consist of a gaelic and soccer pitch, are located within the campus.

For more information about visiting the campus please see our website www.itb.ie or contact the Marketing Unit (Tel: (01) 885 1000, e-mail: [email protected]).

hOW tO GEt hErE

GPSco-ordinatesforITBare:Latitude: 53.4051Longitute: – 6.3779

Byroad: ITb is adjacent to two major national roads – the M50 and the Navan Road (M3) and is located approximately one mile from the blanchardstown Shopping Centre. Driving time from the city centre is about 40 minutes, or more at peak times.Car parking is permitted in designated

spaces only. Cars parked elsewhere on campus may be clamped. Please check the ITb website for information on parking permits and pay and display. There are a number of disabled parking spaces which can only be used by those with disabled parking permits. bicycle parking facilities are also provided.

Byrail:Iarnróid Éireann’s Western Suburban Rail service links the blanchardstown area with the DART and other mainline rail services at Connolly Station.


The train stations closest to ITb are:

Castleknock:

(located at Laurel Lodge, Castleknock)

Clonsilla:

(close to the Church of Ireland, Portersgate)

Coolmine:

(on the Carpenterstown Road)

Bybus:A number of Dublin bus routes serve the blanchardstown area. From city centre to blanchardstown routes 38, 38A and 70 operate. Route 76 serves those travelling from Tallaght, Clondalkin and balrothery to the blanchardstown area. Route 40D serves those travelling from Dorset Street, Glasnevin and the Finglas area. Local services include 220, 236, 237, 238, and 270 (these link the blanchardstown Shopping Centre with the surrounding area). Further information and details can be obtained from the Dublin bus website: www.dublinbus.ie.

Urbus:A private operator, operates a daily service from Swords directly to the ITb campus and vice versa. For further information on their various pickup points on route, or for details of the timetable visit their website: www.urbus.ie or Tel: (01) 824 3030.

aCCOMMODatiOn fOr itb stUDEntsWhile ITb is not in a position to offer residential accommodation to students, an annual accommodation register is compiled of local property owners who wish to offer accommodation to students. Those who cannot commute from home can make their own arrangements, whether in the form of ‘digs’ (a room and some meals, provided in a family home) or privately rented apartments or houses in the locality. For further information and to access the accommodation register, contact the Academic Administration Office (Tel: (01) 885 1000, e-mail: [email protected]). ITb does not accept any responsibility for the quality or suitability of accommodation listed. It is solely the responsibility of students to satisfy themselves as to the quality and suitability of the accommodation offered.

Profiling is offered to all first year students. Students are invited to

complete two online questionnaires, one of which gives feedback to students on their learning style

and the other tool gives students feedback on their learning strengths and weaknesses.


WE arE hErE tO hELP: sUPPOrt sErViCEs aVaiLabLE tO stUDEnts

Getting the most out of your time at ITb is important, not only in terms of academic achievement but also in terms of developing life skills. We appreciate that education is part of your overall life experience. ITb is committed to providing caring supports to our students, to providing equal opportunity for students and to assist with their personal, medical and counselling needs as well as their academic welfare and career opportunities. There is a vast range of supports and facilities available to students. All registered ITb students receive a Student Handbook where details of student support services are outlined. If you require more information about any aspect of life here please contact the Marketing Unit (Tel: (01) 885 1000, e-mail: [email protected]).

intrODUCinG thE aCCEss OffiCE

Entering third level education is an exciting step. It brings great changes and new opportunities, which should be available to all. The Access Officer, Adrienne Harding in the Marketing Unit Tel: (01) 885 1015 is responsible for promoting access to third-level education in ITb, in particular to groups which are currently under-represented.

A School Leaver Access Programme (REACH) is in place (see ‘Applications under the Access Programme’ for further details).

intrODUCinG thE stUDEnt sErViCEs OffiCE

The Student Services Officer supports the progress of students generally throughout their time at ITb. The Student Services Officer has a particular responsibility to facilitate students with special needs in whatever way possible and as far as funding and resources are available. This is an integral part of our undertaking to provide equality of opportunity in higher education.

The Student Services Officer co-ordinates support for students with special needs so that barriers to access and participation are addressed. The emphasis of the service is to always respond to the needs of the individual.

The supports available include the availability of specialised equipment and software located within an Assistive Technology Centre, the provision of and training in assistive technology, a mentoring programme, academic support and specific examination arrangements. There are also a number of funding supports made available to full-time registered students including:• Students Hardship Fund• Student Assistance Fund• Disability Fund

Further details in regard to eligibility of these funds can be discussed after a student has officially registered on their course.

The Student Services Officer at ITb is Cynthia O’Hea who can be contacted directly on (01) 885 1028.


James Brogan

hOrtiCULtUrE stUDEnt

“i have a small landscaping company and i’m learning a lot about the business. Even though i was working in the industry i’m looking at everything now from a more professional viewpoint. the teachers are top class very helpful, very good – and they make it easy as well. they make it fun. i’ve to drive from roscommon to get here but i look forward to it. i think it’s a great stepping-stone for anyone gardening on


Justine Brunton

bUsinEss & it (GraDUatE)

“i wanted to teach business and my school guidance counsellor suggested the business & it course at itb. i was impressed with how well equipped the computer labs are and the attention each student got from lecturers.having graduated, i’m working as an intern in the Exams Office, where i help out with the preparation of exam timetables, organising lecturers and analysing student data. i recommend the business & it course particularly because of the emphasis on project work, building student confidence and developing presentation skills.”

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LivE + LEarn As well as an active Students’ Union

intended to offer support for all students

at both academic and non-academic level,

ITB offers a wide range of clubs, societies

and events designed to make your life at

college as fully rounded as possible.


stUDEnts’ rEPrEsEntatiOnThe function of the student representative body at ITb is to represent, protect and advance student rights and interests, to advise or act on behalf of a student or students when the need arises, to organise entertainment and to promote and support clubs and societies for students.

stUDEnts’ UniOnThe Students’ Union is a representative body democratically elected by the ITb student body each year. Its task is to provide representation and support for all students at both academic and non-academic level. All students become members of the Students’ Union upon registration at ITb.

Currently the Union has one full-time President and three part-time officers, a Vice President, Entertainment Officer and Clubs and Societies Officer.

sPOrt at itbSportsOfficelocatedinBlockC–CroíBuildingThe Sports Development Officer organises and promotes our range of sporting activities, and co-ordinates the running of sporting events both within ITb and with other Institutes and Colleges. State-of-the-art sporting facilities are provided on

campus, and so sport and involvement in sporting activities continue to develop as an important aspect of college life.

Sports Development Officer: Ronan Keaskin Phone: (01) 8851153E-mail: [email protected]

SportingFacilitiesAlong with the ongoing development of new playing pitches, ITb has its own fully equipped fitness suite and sports hall. ITb students also have subsidised access to the National Aquatic Centre which includes a leisure pool, diving pool and an Olympic 50 metre swimming pool. Vouchers for the NAC are available from the Sports Office. The Sports Development Officer works closely with students to determine particular interests and strengths. A comprehensive sporting programme has been developed for students which includes participation in appropriate higher education and inter-institutional competitions and leagues.

SportsScholarshipITb rewards students who have outstanding sporting ability. ITb offers sports scholarships to students to assist them in their chosen sport. Students who are selected for the scholarships can benefit from an excellent financial package as well as excellent support services. Application forms and further details can be found at www.itb.ie. The closing date for applications is October 1st.

CLUbs anD sOCiEtiEs

CLUbs

With the excellent sports facilities available at ITb, the level of student participation and club membership is increasing each year. Many clubs compete at intervarsity level, including:• GAA (both mens and womens teams)• Hurling• Soccer (both mens and womens teams)• Futsal• Pool• basketball (both men’s and ladies’

teams)• Swimming (Mixed)• Athletics (Mixed)• Mixed Martial Arts• Rugby• badminton (Mixed)• boxing• Golf• Olympic Handball• Volleyball• Tennis

SocietiesInvolvement in societies is a great way to meeting new people while developing more interests. A number of societies are already established in ITb, and there is always room for more! • Computer society • Airsoft Society – AirSoc Poker Society • Music Society Horticulture Society • Dynamic in Jesus – DIJ


• Dance Society • Geo Caching Society – Geo Soc • Islamic Society – Isoc • Photography Society – PhotoSoc • Surfing Society – SurfSoc • LGbT

faCts anD fUnDraisinGThere’s always lots going on at ITb from the first day of Freshers’ week to the last day of term. Make sure you’re clued in by coming along to information sessions and fundraising events.

frEshErs’ WEEk

Start the academic year off with a bang. This week is the best week on the academic calendar. There is no better way for first year students to meet everyone from their class as well as all the other freshers. It’s a jam-packed week with events on and off campus. In 2010, the very first “oxegen day” was held with bands playing all day on campus. Neil Delamere also popped out to ITb to celebrate Freshers’ week and offer a few laughs.

raG WEEk

Raise and Give Week is promoted across all third level institutes as a way to raise money for charities who are in desperate need of funding but this is of course done in true student fashion: a night out. This week long event can be very similar

to Freshers’ Week but all of the money raised is donated to charities. CLUbs anD sOCs WEEk

ITb clubs and societies display their talents on campus to show the rest of the student population what they have been up to during the year. It promotes a great atmosphere on campus and gets everyone involved.

s.h.a.G WEEk

Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance Week is a very important week on campus, as it looks at sexual health in an alternative light. Instead of attending hour-long lectures on the subject, a sexual health magician puts on a show not to be missed. Information on a range of subjects is available and events take place during the entire week.

sEaChtain na GaEiLGE

This is an amazing week as it is run nationally, which means there are many events run throughout Dublin let alone on campus. It encourages all involved to engage in a cupla focail, attend a trad session or just re engage with our famous culture. It also gives our international and erasmus students a great sense of who we are.

In 2011 the Men’s Senior GAA team added

more silverware to the Institute’s display

cabinet when they won the Cormac McAnnallen

Cup Final.


craig ryan

intErnatiOnaL bUsinEss DEGrEE

“from day one, itb was a very open and welcoming college. as my studies have progressed i’ve developed a real passion for the course, which i put down to the commitment of the lecturers.

i’m an active member of the swimming society and the CEO of the surfing society. as a member of the swimming society i use the national aquatic Centre quite often. it’s a great facility to have on your doorstep. i hope to go on and teach European languages, a decision that i put down in part to the inspiration and guidance of one of the lecturers.”

ITB

Bienvenue/Willkommen


iNS + OUts With a wide range of courses available

and a couple of different ways to apply it’s

worth taking the time to find out what you

need to do.


What’s nEW fOr 2012/2013

COUrsE aLErt

There are no new 1st year courses commencing in 2012

An overview of each individual course is listed in the “LOOK + SEE SECTION” of this prospectus. More detailed information on the exact content of each subject may be obtained by logging on to http://courses.itb.ie.

OPEn DaYs

Throughout the academic year, ITb hosts a number of open days/evenings to which prospective students, parents, relatives and friends are welcome to attend to discuss courses in more detail, meet lecturing staff and view the campus.

THEFOLLOWINGARETHEPROVISIONALDATESFORTHECOMINGACADEMICYEAR:

Tuesday, 15th November 2011:10.00am – 3.00pm

A further open evening will be held in late March/early April 2012. For confirmation of all of these dates visit www.itb.ie.

bOnUs POints fOr hOnOUrs MathEMatiCs

A bonus of 25 points will be allocated to students who achieve a grade D3 or above in higher level Mathematics in the Irish Leaving Certificate examination. This means that the maximum cumulative Leaving Certificate points total will increase from 600 to 625. Full details of points allocation for grades are listed on page 25.

QUaLitY assUranCE Of COUrsEs – thE natiOnaL fraMEWOrk Of QUaLifiCatiOns

ITb has reviewed all its programmes to ensure that they meet the standards defined in the NFQ. All programmes at ITb have undergone a Quality Assurance Review in Spring 2011. Implementation of the recommended changes will take place between September 2011 and September 2012. This may result in minor modifications as described in the prospectus. Please check www.itb.ie for up to date details.

fEtaC nEW COMMOn aWarDs strUCtUrE

There will be no change in the way CAO points are allocated to FETAC graduates for entry into ITb in September 2012. However, for entry into ITb from September 2013, all FETAC level 5 and FETAC level 6 awards will be scored to deliver a maximum of 400 CAO points.

EnGinEErinG anD MEChatrOniCs COUrsEs

ITb is pleased to announce that the bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics which previously took 5 years to complete has been reduced to 4 years subject to final HETAC validation. It is anticipated that the bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronics and Computer Engineering will also be reduced to 4 years but this is subject to HETAC validation. Updated information about this will be published on www.itb.ie.

stUDY OPtiOns aVaiLabLE tO stUDEnts

ITb is implementing the following policy in accordance with its strategic plan:• ITb will make additional places

available on courses offered during the day to fee paying students.

• Students who wish to avail of these places must apply directly to ITb.

• Students must meet the minimum entry requirements.


thE sEt-UP: how itb courses are structured

The academic year at ITb is divided into two sections, called semesters, the first semester begins in September and the second at the end of January.

Courses are delivered in modules, each generally lasting one semester. They are assessed both during and at the end of each semester. Under the HETAC Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects (ACCS) Scheme, credits earned for individual modules retain their validity indefinitely. This brings added flexibility to education – you can qualify for an award either by taking a compact full-time course, or by spreading your studies over a longer period and taking the modules part-time as suits you best.

The Institute of Technology sector is structured to allow students progress as far as they want through the educational system, receiving a qualification at each stage. For example, a student may start by studying for a Higher Certificate (usually completed in two years or four semesters), and after achieving that award, may then progress to an Ordinary bachelor Degree (usually an extra year or two semesters). With an Ordinary bachelor Degree, students may progress to an Honours bachelor Degree, which in turn is the next step to a Masters Degree or even a Doctorate.

Other courses are structured to allow students proceed directly to an Ordinary bachelor Degree over three years (Ab Initio Ordinary bachelor Degree courses) or directly to Honours bachelor Degree over four years or for some courses five years (Ab Initio Honours bachelor Degree courses). Depending on your circumstances, it may also be possible to pursue subsequent courses in a part-time mode.

There are two routes of entry to full-time courses at ITb. Most applications for first year of full-time courses are processed through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Applications for add-on Ordinary bachelor Degree, add-on Honours bachelor Degree, Post Graduate courses, Work based Programmes, and Fee Paying places are made directly to ITb. both procedures are outlined in this Section. Please read it carefully, as they contain not only the exact application and admission requirements and procedures, but also general conditions for eligibility and information about grant aid.


aPPLYinG tO itb: application through the Central applications Office (CaO)

What is thE CaO sYstEM?

Anyone seeking a first year undergraduate place on a full-time course at ITb must apply for it via the Central Applications Office. The CAO is the national organisation that accepts applications for admission to undergraduate courses in institutions of higher education in Ireland. The CAO is an administration centre for the processing of applications nationally and does not determine whether or not you will be offered a course place. The participating institutions make independent decisions on admissions.

Details of the CAO applications process are published in a handbook available from the CAO, Tower House, Eglington Street, Galway. Tel: (091) 509800; Fax: (091) 562344; website www.cao.ie. Applicants are encouraged by the CAO to use the online method of application, via the CAO website www.cao.ie.

Applications for places at ITb through the CAO system are made via the CAO Application Form, which accompanies

the CAO Handbook. Pages 1 and 2 of the form are normally sufficient for standard applicants. (Republic of Ireland school-leavers presenting results in the Leaving Certificate or National University of Ireland matriculation examinations since 1985). As with all other courses cleared through the CAO, every ITb course has a unique code and reference. You apply for places by writing the course code and course reference in the table(s) on page 2 of the CAO form. The tables on page 22 and 23 show the codes and references for courses at ITb.

Applicants completing the CAO application form must accept all the directions and conditions set out in the form and in the CAO handbook. Great care must be taken in filling out CAO forms, as neither ITb nor the CAO accepts responsibility for any mistakes made or for the consequences of any such mistakes if applicants do not follow the correct procedures.

Every academic institution will have its own application dates. Please note that the key dates for applications made through the CAO to ITb are:

1February2012,5.15pm

Closing date for applications

1May2012,5.15pm

Deadline for receipt of late applications (extra fee to be paid)

1July2012,5.15pm

Deadline for receipt of change-of-mind applications (provided a valid application was made in the first place)


What arE thE rEQUirEMEnts fOr aDMissiOn tO itb?

The minimum entry requirement for standard applicants for admission to Higher Certificate or Ordinary bachelor Degree in Engineering (Computer Engineering or Mechatronics, Sustainable Electrical Control Technology and Computing courses is at least grade D3 (ordinary level) in the Leaving Certificate examination in five subjects, including Mathematics and either English or Irish. For courses in business, Sports Management and Coaching, Horticulture, Creative Digital Media, Applied Social Studies, Social and Community Development and Early Childhood Care and Education, Foundation Level Mathematics (at grade b2 or higher) is accepted as meeting these minimum entry requirements. A grade E in Leaving Certificate Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.The minimum entry requirements for standard applicants for admission to 4/5 year Ab Initio Honours bachelor Degree courses is at least a pass in six Leaving Certificate subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades, including Mathematics and either English or Irish for Engineering (Computer Engineering or Mechatronics), and Computing courses. For courses in business, Sports Management and Coaching, Horticulture, Creative Digital

Media, Applied Social Studies, Social and Community Development and Early Childhood Care and Education, Foundation Level Mathematics (at grade b2 or higher) is accepted as meeting these minimum entry requirements. A grade E in Leaving Certificate Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the six passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.

Results in Foundation Level Irish in the Leaving Certificate, or results in the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme do not satisfy these minimum entry requirements. Applicants are advised that despite the fact that Foundation Level Mathematics meet the minimum Mathematics requirement for entry into some of our courses, some employers require Ordinary Level Mathematics or higher to meet minimum educational attainment for some positions.

Currently the results in more than one sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination will be counted towards meeting this minimum requirement. However, additional requirements may be specified for some courses. Please check details of the minimum requirement for each course.


CODE TITLE DURATION

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BN001 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronics and Computer Engineering 2 years

BN002 Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in Information Technology 2 years

BN003 Higher Certificate in business 2 years

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BN009 bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics 3 years

BN010 bachelor of business in Information Technology 3 years

BN011 bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care 3 years

BN012 bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering 3 years

BN013 bachelor of Science in Computing in Information Technology 3 years

BN014 bachelor of business 3 years

BN015 bachelor of Engineering (allowing later specialisation in Computer Engineering or Mechatronics)

3 years

BN016 bachelor of business (allowing later specialisation in business or business with Information Technology or International business or Accounting and Finance)

3 years

BN017 bachelor of business in International business* 3 years

BN020 bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and Coaching* 3 years

BN021 bachelor of Arts in Creative Digital Media 3 years

BN022 bachelor of Science in Horticulture 3 years

BN025 bachelor of Arts in Social and Community Development* 3 years

BN030 bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education* 3 years

BN039 bachelor of Science in Sustainable Electrical and Control Technology* 3 years

*�Students�who�successfully�complete�year�two�of�this�programme�and�who�do�not�wish�to�progress�to�the�third�year�may�receive�a�Higher�Certificate�award.


CODE TITLE DURATION

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BN101 bachelor of business (Honours) 4 years

BN103 bachelor of business (Honours) in Information Technology 4 years

BN104 bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing in Information Technology 4 years

BN106 bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Computer Engineering 5 years

BN107 bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care 4 years

BN108 bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (allowing later specialisation in Computer Engineering or Mechatronics)

5 years

BN109 bachelor of business (Honours) (allowing later specialisation in business or business with Information Technology or International business or Accounting and Finance)

4 years

BN110 bachelor of business (Honours) in International business 4 years

BN111 bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sports Management and Coaching 4 years

BN112 bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media 4 years

BN113 bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture 4 years

BN115 bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social and Community Development

4 years

BN118 bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Education 4 years

BN121 bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics 4 years

Jennifer moore

MEChatrOniCs

“i was a sheet metal worker, came first in ireland in the national apprenticeship Competition and sixth in the world. i was diagnosed with Ms in 2004 and had to eventually leave my job. i tried university, but struggled. they then discovered i had dyslexia. i later decided to leave.

itb gave me another shot. i applied, and after assessing my needs they put in place a number of services to ensure my conditions do not hinder my progress. it’s tough going, but i hope to stay in the academic side of the business and eventually become a lecturer.”



What COUrsEs arE CUrrEntLY On OffEr Via aPPLiCatiOn tO thE CaO?

The list on pages 22-23 outlines the courses that are on offer in 2012/2013 where application is made through the CAO.

EXPLaininG thE LEaVinG CErtifiCatE ‘POints’ sYstEM

As there are generally more qualified applicants for courses than there are places available, places are offered to applicants in accordance with an order of merit determined by a points system, which tallies up your total marks over your six best subjects. Results from one sitting only of the Leaving Certificate may be counted for points.

In addition, a bonus of 25 points will be allocated to students who achieve a Grade D3 or above in Higher Level Mathematics in the Irish Leaving Certificate.

Places will be offered to candidates who satisfy the minimum entry requirements strictly in the order of merit established by the points system. However, the Institute allocates a number of places outside the points system to mature students, students with special needs and to students from an educationally and/or socially disadvantaged background, consistent with the mission of the Institute.

Points for Leaving Certificate results are allocated as follows:

aPPLiCatiOns frOM LEaVinG CErtifiCatE VOCatiOnaL PrOGraMME (LCVP) stUDEnts

Holders of the LCVP apply in the normal way through the CAO system. Points are awarded on the same basis as per the Leaving Certificate.

The LCVP subject will be considered as a passing subject provided the student achieves at least a pass grade. This will apply to entry for Honours Degree (NFQ

Level 8), Ordinary Degree (NFQ Level 7) and Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6) academic courses. The following points scoring system will be used:

Pass 30

Merit 50

Distinction 70

Result%Range

LeavingCertificateGrade

PointsForHigherLevelMathematics,Including25BonusPoints

ExistingPointsForHigherLevelSubjectsIncludingMathematics

PointsForOrdinaryLevelSubjects

FoundationLevelMathematics

90 – 100 A1 125 100 60 20

85 – 89.99 A2 115 90 50 15

80 – 84.99 b1 110 85 45 10

75 – 79.99 b2 105 80 40 5

70 – 74.99 b3 100 75 35

65 – 69.99 C1 95 70 30

60 – 64.99 C2 90 65 25

55 – 59.99 C3 85 60 20

50 – 54.99 D1 80 55 15

45 – 49.99 D2 75 50 10

40 – 44.99 D3 70 45 5

25 – 39.99 E 0 0 0

10 – 24.99 F 0 0 0

0 – 9.99 NG 0 0 0


LCaP (LEaVinG CErtifiCatE aPPLiED PrOGraMME)

The LCAP subjects do not meet the minimum entry requirements for admission to academic courses and are not considered as passing subjects.

aPPLiCants PrEsEntinG fEtaC aWarDs

The following entry arrangements will apply to graduates of FETAC (Level 5 or 6) courses seeking admission to courses at ITb. The minimum entry requirement for graduates of FETAC (Level 5 or 6) awards to:• Higher Certificate (NFQ level 6)

courses is a full FETAC (Level 5 or 6) award.

• Ab Initio Ordinary Degree (NFQ level 7) courses is a full FETAC (Level 5 or 6) award.

• Ab Initio Honours Degree (NFQ level 8) courses is a full FETAC (Level 5 or 6) award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least three modules.

In these three cases, a general specific requirement for Mathematics or a Language will not apply. Notwithstanding the minimum entry requirements listed above, specific Higher Certificate, Ab Initio Ordinary Degree and Ab Initio Honours Degree courses may have certain, specific prerequisite FETAC modules or FETAC course requirements. Such prerequisite requirements are listed within each individual course in the ‘Look + See’ section of this prospectus.

A full FETAC award normally contains 8 modules. A full award may be accumulated over more than one academic year. In such cases, it is the responsibility of the applicant to apply to FETAC for a full award where courses are taken over more than one year. A record of achievement or component certificate does not meet these minimum entry standards.

An overall points score is calculated based on the best 8 modules presented. For modules with a credit value of 1, scores awarded are as follows:

Pass 20

Merit 35

Distinction 50

Scores are adjusted pro rata to take account of credit values other than 1 for the module. Scores are also adjusted pro rata to take account of the module level; level 1 scores are multiplied by 0.5, level 2 scores are multiplied by 1.0, and level 3 scores are multiplied by 1.25.

There will be no change in the way CAO points are allocated to FETAC graduates for entry into ITb in September 2012. However, for entry into ITb from September 2013, all FETAC level 5 and FETAC level 6 awards will be scored to deliver a maximum of 400 CAO points.

In some courses at ITb a specific Mathematics is a mandatory component of the FETAC award being presented. This requirement may be waived if the applicant has evidence of equivalent achievement from other examinations (such as a previous Leaving Certificate award). It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence to the Academic Administration Office of the Institute.


hOW fEtaC GraDUatEs aPPLY tO itb fOr a COUrsE

Applicants who have spent at least one year on a recognised PLC course validated by FETAC can be considered for entry. Applications are made via the CAO. If you are taking assessments in the current year please tick the box on page 2 of the CAO Form and do not make an entry on page 3. FETAC will automatically send the results to the CAO, who in turn will forward them to ITb.

Results from FETAC Graduates (Level 5 or 6 awards) who completed a full award since 2000 will also be automatically calculated by the CAO but ensure to tick the box on page 3 of the CAO Form. You are advised to list on page 4 of the form your award and the year taken. Results from FETAC courses prior to 2000 cannot be rated by the CAO and therefore applicants must complete the necessary information on page 4 of the CAO Application Form. In addition, applicants must forward a copy of these results to ITb Academic Administration Office, before the end of June in the year of application.

FETAC applicants cannot assume they will receive a place on a course at ITb on successful completion of a full FETAC award as they will be competing with other FETAC holders and Leaving Certificate applicants.

Please contact the ITb Academic Administration Office if you have queries about any FETAC related applications (Tel: (01) 885 1000, e-mail: [email protected]).


sPECiaL CatEGOrY aPPLiCants

Anyone making a ‘special category’ application will need to complete some extra steps in their CAO application. Details of these procedures are to be found in the CAO Handbook. Special category applicants will need to complete pages 3 and 4 of the CAO Form. There are a range of circumstances and conditions under which a special category application can be made. People who can make applications in this category include the following: • Mature applicants (to qualify, applicants

must be over 23 years of age on 1st January of the year in which admission is sought).

• Applicants with special needs requiring special facilities.

• Applicants presenting FETAC qualifications.

• Applicants under the ITb Access Programme.

• Applicants presenting school-leaving examinations (other than the Leaving Certificate) including those taken outside Ireland.

MatUrE aPPLiCants

The Institute welcomes applications from mature students and a number of places on each course are reserved for such applicants.

Mature applicants are those who are over 23 years of age on 1st January of the year of entry. Applicants in this category may be accepted on a course without meeting the formal minimum entry requirements, if ITb is satisfied that they have the basic ability and academic foundation to follow the course and to take the examinations successfully. Mature applicants seeking a place on a full-time ITb course must apply through the CAO and are advised to do so by February 1st.

As the number of applications for consideration as mature applicants is increasing, it is necessary to rank applicants for available places.

Mature applicants will be required to demonstrate that they meet the eligibility requirements for third level education via:

1. AssessmentofSuitabilitybyITB OR2. LeavingCertificateexamination

resultsorFeTACLevel5or6award

1. AssessmentofSuitabilitybyITBThis option applies to mature applicants who do not wish to compete on the basis of a Leaving Certificate examination, FETAC level 5 or 6 award or equivalent.

Such applicants will be assessed based on their performance in an assessment which they will be invited to attend at the Institute. Further details available at www.itb.ie.

2. PresentationofLeavingCertificateexaminationresults,FeTACLevel5or6awardorequivalent

Mature applicants who have completed the Leaving Certificate examination or a full FETAC level 5 or 6 award at any time prior to 2012, may wish to compete for a place solely on the basis of these results. A full FETAC award generally consists of 8 modules. A record of achievement or component certificate will not meet the entry requirements. A copy of Leaving Certificate results or FETAC Award(s) must be submitted to CAO as part of the application process.

Mature applicants who are demonstrating eligibility via this option must ensure that they have met the minimum entry requirements for the courses for which they have applied by logging on to www.itb.ie or discussing this matter with a member of the Marketing Team on (01) 8851000.

Offers of places are made to successful mature students by CAO in the normal way.


sPECiaL nEEDs aPPLiCants

In designing the ITb campus, we paid particular attention to access and how best to accommodate students with special needs. We encourage applications from students with special needs, regardless of any physical or sensory disability. Students are encouraged to indicate their particular needs on page 1 of the CAO application form. ITb will then contact the student to discuss how best their needs can be accommodated. In certain cases, students may be able to avail of special admissions procedures. Applicants can be assured that disclosure of a disability or specific learning difficulty is required solely to enable colleges to support access to higher education.

Every attempt is made to facilitate students with special needs and to provide special equipment and supports where ITb budgets allow. The supports available include provision of, and training in, assistive technology, access to the Assistive Technology Centre in the library, and academic support. A dyslexia support specialist is currently available to ITb students.

Special arrangements can be made for students with special needs at examination time, provided sufficient notice is given. These arrangements can include the provision of a separate room to take examinations, the availability of an

individual to read examination questions, the provision of additional time in which to complete your examinations, the provision of a scribe, taping your examinations etc. Offers of places to students in this category are made by CAO in the normal way.

aPPLiCatiOns UnDEr thE itb aCCEss PrOGraMME

ITb recognises that some students may not have had the opportunity to reach their academic potential, due to a range of social, economic, personal or family circumstances. Such disadvantage may well have impacted negatively on a student’s overall performance while at second level, and consequently students in such circumstances are under-represented at third level.

ITb is attempting to redress this imbalance by offering a School Leaver Access Programme (REACH Programme) to students within the catchment area of the Institute. The programme offers students the opportunity to gain access to courses in ITb. Consideration is given to the students’ academic performance, motivation and determination to succeed, socio-economic background and personal circumstances.Students wishing to apply for the programme must first submit an application to CAO in the normal way. Students also complete a separate ‘REACH Programme’ application form which is returned directly to ITb.

Forms are available from the Guidance Counsellor in relevant schools or from the Access Officer at ITb.

Offers of places are made to successful students by CAO in the normal way.

aPPLiCants PrEsEntinG sChOOL-LEaVinG EXaMinatiOns OthEr than thE irish LEaVinG CErtifiCatE

The results of examinations other than the Irish Leaving Certificate and NUI Matriculation are given points by comparison with the Irish Leaving Certificate, so that applicants can be assessed in the same way as other applicants in the points system.

Details of how this comparison is made (between the Irish Leaving Certificate and exams taken in numerous countries worldwide) are available on the CAO website www.cao.ie. This system is used by ITb and other Institutes of Technology.

PointsDetails of minimum points required for entry to ITb courses in previous years are available on the ITb website www.itb.ie.

OffersAll offers of places in first year undergraduate programmes in ITb are made by the CAO. No offers for these programmes are issued directly by


ITb. Applicants are advised to read the relevant sections in the CAO handbook and refer to the CAO and ITb websites www.cao.ie and www.itb.ie.

hOW COULD i DEfEr thE OffEr Of a PLaCE?

Acceptance of a place offered on a course may be deferred to the subsequent year in certain circumstances and under certain conditions. The CAO Handbook contains details of the deferral procedure. Requests for deferral should be made directly to the ITb Academic Administration Office and not to the CAO.

If a deferral is required, ITb offers the following advice to students:• Do not accept the offer.• Do not make any payment.• Write to ITb immediately outlining the

reasons for your deferral request.• Attach the CAO offer slip to the letter.• Mark ‘deferred entry’ clearly on the

envelope.• The letter must arrive at ITb’s

Academic Administration Office at least two days before the ‘Reply Date’ shown on the Offer Notice.

If granted a deferral, you must re-apply through the CAO in the succeeding year placing the deferred course as the only preference on the application form; otherwise the deferral will lapse.

intErnatiOnaL stUDEnts – EnGLish LanGUaGE rEQUirEMEnt

Instruction for all courses at ITb is normally through English (excluding any language modules) and applicants who do not have Leaving Certificate English must provide evidence of equivalent competence through school leaving or matriculation examinations or achievements of a minimum standard in recognised tests of English as listed in the table on page 31.

Students admitted to ITb whose mother tongue is not English are responsible for bringing their competence in English to an appropriate level if necessary. The Student Services Office has a list of locally available English language courses and ITb Library material that may assist students in this regard.


GENERALORACADEMICENGLISH TITLEOFAWARD LEVELREQUIRED

Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 6

Academic ETAPP (English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes) C1

Academic TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) PbT 550

CbT 213

Academic british Council UCLES/IDP

(University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate/

International Development Programme of Australian Universities)

6

Academic JMb University Entrance test in English (Overseas)

(Joint Matriculation board of the Universities of Manchester,

Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and birmingham)

Pass

Academic AEb (Associated Examining board) C

Academic OEb – English as a Foreign Language (Higher Paper)

(Oxford Examining body)

Pass

General TIE (Test of Interactive English, Ireland) C

General Council of Europe C1

General Trinity College (UK) (Integrated Skills in English Examination) 10

ISE – Level III

General TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) 750

General London Tests of English (Edexcel) Pearson Language Assessment Level 4

General Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)

CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)

Grade C

Grade C

General Pitman UK Level 5 (Advanced)

General ARELS/Oxford UK (Association of Recognised English Language

Services)

Higher – Good


aPPLYinG tO itb: Direct applications for admission

The circumstances under which you would apply directly to ITb are outlined in this section. For further information, contact our Marketing Unit Tel: (01) 885 1000, e-mail: [email protected].

What UnDErGraDUatE COUrsEs arE CUrrEntLY On OffEr Via DirECt aPPLiCatiOn tO itb?

The following tables show the courses that may be offered in 2012/2013 where application is made directly to ITb.

aPPLiCatiOns fOr OrDinarY baChELOr DEGrEE COUrsEs (aDD-On COUrsEs)

Admission to add-on Ordinary bachelor Degree courses (1 year add-on to Higher Certificate courses) in ITb is restricted to applicants who fulfil one of the following criteria:• Have a pass award or above in an

appropriate Higher Certificate course.• Hold an equivalent qualification.

CODE TITLE DURATION

BN301 bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering 1 year (add-on)

BN302 bachelor of Science in Computing in Information Technology

1 year (add-on)

BN303 bachelor of business 1 year (add-on)

BN307 bachelor of business In Accounting and Finance

1 year (add-on)

BN311 bachelor of Science in Computing with Information Security and Digital Forensics

1 year (add-on)


aPPLiCatiOns fOr hOnOUrs baChELOr DEGrEE COUrsEs (aDD-On COUrsEs)

Admission to add-on Honours bachelor Degree courses (1 year add-on to Ordinary bachelor Degree courses except Computer Engineering (bN401) which is 2 years) in the Institute is restricted to applicants who fulfil one of the following criteria:• Have achieved an overall Pass award

or above in an appropriate Ordinary bachelor Degree course.

• Hold an equivalent qualification.

Applications for admission to add-on Ordinary and Honours bachelor Degree courses must be made directly to ITb by 1st June of the year for which admission is sought. Applicants must provide full course names, codes, web reference pages and course syllabi for programmes completed in Institutes other than the Institute of Technology blanchardstown. Admission to these add-on Ordinary and Honours bachelor Degree courses is a competitive process and the number of places available is limited.

CODE TITLE DURATION

BN401 bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Computer Engineering 2 years (add-on)

BN402 bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing 1 year (add-on)

BN403 bachelor of business (Honours) 1 year (add-on)

BN404 bachelor of Arts (Honours) in business with a Language 1 year (add-on)

BN405 bachelor of business (Honours) in Information Technology 1 year (add-on)

BN408 bachelor of Arts (Honours) in business with Information Systems 1 year (add-on)

BN409 bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care 1 year (add-on)

BN411 bachelor of business (Honours) in International business 1 year (add-on)

BN412 bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sports Management and Coaching 1 year (add-on)

BN413 bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media 1 year (add-on)

BN414 bachelor of business (Honours) in Accounting and Finance 1 year (add-on)

BN417 bachelor of Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurship in Engineering 1 year (add-on)

BN419 bachelor of Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurship in Horticulture 1 year (add-on)

BN420 bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing with Information Security and Digital Forensics 1 year (add-on)

BN421 bachelor of Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurship in Information Technology 1 year (add-on)

BN422 bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics 1 year (add-on)


aPPLiCatiOns fOr POst GraDUatE COUrsEs

Admission to post graduate courses in ITb is restricted to applicants who:• Hold an appropriate Honours bachelor

Degree, or equivalent qualification of 2nd class Honours Grade 2 (GPA of 2.5) or higher.

Applications for admission to these Post Graduate courses must be made directly to ITb by 1st June of the year for which admission is sought, or by dates advertised on the ITb website. Further details on all Post Graduate courses, both full-time and part-time, are available at www.itb.ie.

fEE PaYinG aPPLiCants

ITb will make additional places available on courses offered during the day to fee paying students. Students who wish to avail of these places must apply directly to ITb. Students must meet the minimum

entry requirements.

hOW DO i aPPLY fOr aDVanCED EntrY?

Students wishing to apply for a place other than in the first year of a course should complete an “Advanced Entry” application form. This form is returned directly to ITb, not the CAO. Such places only become available occasionally. Further information and application forms are available from the Marketing Unit (Tel: (01) 885 1000, e-mail: [email protected] or from the ITb website www.itb.ie).

CODE TITLE DURATION

BN509* Higher Diploma in Science in Computing 1 year (full-time)

BN518* Master of Science in Computing (Information Security and Digital Forensics Stream)

1 year (full-time)

BN523* Master of Science in Technology Entrepreneurship

1 year (full-time)

BN525* Master of business 1 year (full-time)

*�These�courses�will�only�be�offered�if�a�sufficient�number�of�suitably�qualified�applications�have�been�received.


natiOnaL fraMEWOrk Of QUaLifiCatiOns

There have been a number of significant developments in Irish Higher Education. These have been occasioned by the implementation of provisions of the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999 and the implementation of decisions outlined in the bologna Declaration 1999, which seeks increased compatibility and comparability of qualifications in European Higher Education.

The first major change is the establishment of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) – see diagram on page 36. The introduction of the National Framework of Qualifications in October 2003 was the end result of a long and detailed process involving significant national and international research and undertaken in close consultation with a wide range of stakeholders.

This learner-centred framework, which is transparent and readily understandable, relates to all education and training awards (Schools, Institutes of Technology, Universities) made in Ireland to each other. In doing so, it brings coherence to the awards system.

It establishes clearly defined standards about the quality of awards and about what a learner can be expected to achieve for each award. It introduces a new approach to the meaning of an award, that an award will recognise learning outcomes – what a person with an award knows, can do and understands – rather than time spent on a programme. It also shifts the emphasis of the awards system from the maintenance of existing systems and structures to meeting the needs of learners.

As a result of the Framework, learners, employers and others will be able to compare Irish qualifications more easily and accurately with those from other countries. This is assisted by the introduction of “Diploma Supplements”. These are supplements to full awards that list all modules taken, results and credits, and are issued to all graduates of full awards within three months of graduation.

More details in regard to the NFQ including explanations and clarification of awards can be obtained by visiting www.nfq.ie.


thE natiOnaL fraMEWOrk Of QUaLifiCatiOns

FiNaNcE + Grants Although many students won’t have to

pay fees there are some who will. The

good news is that there could be grants

available if you’re one of the ones who

does. Read on now to find out more.


finanCiaL MattErs

The information on fees and grants provided in this section is correct at the time of going to print but should only be used as an indicator. The ITb website http://www.itb.ie/StudyatITb/feesgrants.html will be updated with any new information in regard to fees as it becomes available from the Department of Education and Skills.

tUitiOn fEEs

eUNationals: European Union nationals attending full-time undergraduate courses at ITb are not normally required to pay any tuition fees. EU nationals who are repeating a full year of study must pay tuition fees. Any EU national who is following a second or subsequent third-level course will be required to pay tuition fees, depending on the type and duration of the previous course attended. Any EU national who has not been resident in an EU member state for three of the past five years will be liable for tuition fees. The rate of fees is set annually by the Department of Education and Skills.

Fees for 2011/2012 were as follows:

Course €perannum

Higher Certificate €868

Ordinary Bachelor Degree

€954

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

€2,450

All Other Honours Bachelor Degrees

€1,819

Non-eUNationals: attending full time undergraduate courses at ITb are normally required to pay tuition fees. Fees for 2011/2012 were €8,895 per annum. The fees for 2012/2013 may increase. Refugees with official refugee status (at the time of first registration) are not required to pay tuition fees. If a student is in the process of seeking asylum, they are considered as non-EU Nationals.

Any non-EU National who has been legally resident in an EU member state for at least three of the last five years may qualify to pay tuition fees at the EU rate. It is a requirement that documentary evidence of residency and the duration of residence in the EU member state is provided to qualify for the EU rate of tuition fees. You will find more information at www.studentfinance.ie.

Pleasenote:Studentsareresponsibleforthepaymentoffeesandanychargesbythestatedduedates.IfyouareunclearaboutyourownindividualcircumstancesandtheconsequenceforpayingfeespleasecontacttheMarketingUnitdirectlyon(01)8851000.FeesaresubjecttochangeasdirectedbytheDepartmentofeducationandSkillsandapprovedbytheInstitute’sGoverningBody.


nOn-tUitiOn stUDEnt sErViCE CharGE

A charge of €2,000 during 2011/2012 was payable by each student to cover non-tuition student services such as examination entry fees, support for student services and support for student clubs and societies. Those not in receipt of a maintenance grant are required to pay the full amount on registration. These charges are regulated by the Department of Education and Skills and more up-to-date information on this charge for 2012/2013 will be published on our website www.itb.ie.

When registering for the first time, those who can show documentary evidence such as a letter from the local VEC or local authority that they qualify for a maintenance grant, will not be required to pay the charge.

LatE PaYMEnt Of fEEs

If fees and charges are not paid by the due dates, a late payment fine will be imposed unless prior arrangements have been made with the Academic Aministration Office.

MaintEnanCE Grant sChEMEs

There are 3 main student support schemes which are briefly outlined below for students intending to study at the Institute of Technology blanchardstown. You will find more information about these schemes at www.studentfinance.ie.

Third-LevelMaintenanceGrantSchemeforTrainees(TLT) caters for students who are attending two-year Higher Certificate and three-year ordinary bachelor Degree courses (Level 6 and Level 7 courses) in the Institutes of Technology. The TLT scheme is administered by the VECs. A complete list of VECs is available at www.studentfinance.ie.

TheveCScholarshipSchemelargely caters for students who hold a Higher Certificate or Ordinary bachelor Degree (from an Institute of Technology) and are progressing to an approved Honours bachelor Degree course in an approved higher Education institution in Ireland, including Universities. This scheme also caters for students pursuing Honours bachelor Degree courses in Institutes of Technology, students pursuing Higher National Diploma courses in Northern Ireland and students progressing to approved Honours bachelor Degree courses in third-level institutions in other EU Member States. Post-graduate studies in Ireland are also covered. The VEC scholarship scheme is administered by the VECs. A complete list of VECs is available on www.studentfinance.ie.


TheHighereducationGrant(HeG)Scheme largely caters for students attending Honours bachelor Degree, Higher Diploma, Post-Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree and Doctoral Degree courses (Level 8, Level 9 and Level 10 courses) in an approved Higher Education Institution in Ireland, including Universities. It also applies to some undergraduate courses in certain publicly funded third-level Institutions in the European Union (EU). The HEG scheme is administered by the local authorities. A complete list of local authorities is available at www.studentfinance.ie. Applicationclosingdate:31stAugust.

To be eligible for financial assistance under the student grant schemes, you must be entering an approvedfull-timecourse in anapprovedinstitution. You must also satisfy the eligibility conditions for the relevant scheme which include age,nationality,residence,academicprogression and means. If you are unsure about the terms of a scheme or whether the course you intend to pursue is an approved course in an approved institution, you should contact your local authority or VEC, or read the schemes on www.studentfinance.ie.

If you think you are eligible for the maintenance grant, you should apply for it as soon as possible. You do not have to wait until you receive an offer of a place or enroll in college. The initial closing date for receipt of completed applications by the grant-awarding agencies for each academic year is 31st August, however grant-awarding agencies may at their own discretion, accept applications for a period after this date. Only when your application has been completed in full and submitted to the grant-awarding authority can your eligibility be determined. You can download a maintenance grant application form and guidance note on: www.studentfinance.ie.

You should apply for a student grant to the local authority or Vocational Education Committee (VEC) in your home area, not the area where the college is located.

BacktoeducationAllowance(BTeA)allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further and higher education.

The bTEA allows qualifying persons to return to full-time education in approved courses while continuing to get income support. Approved programmes range from foundation courses to postgraduate courses. Participants receive a standard rate of payment that is not means-tested. From September 2010, students entering a new course who are in receipt of the back to Education Allowance will no longer be eligible for a maintenance grant. Such students can, however, apply under the relevant maintenance grant scheme to have the student contribution charge and any tuition fees payable for the course paid on their behalf.

Students currently in receipt of the bTEA and the maintenance grant will continue to be eligible for both payments for the duration of their current course provided they meet the terms and conditions of the scheme. Further information is available on www.studentfinance.ie or www.welfare.ie.

41Full-time Prospectus 2012 | 2013

David Heffernan

sPOrts COaChinG & ManaGEMEnt

“i coached martial arts for many years. after losing my job i felt a sports and business degree would give me an edge and maybe some fresh ideas. the itb course suited me because of its business emphasis. Class sizes also seemed comfortably small. it was a long time since i was in the education system, so i didn’t want to be lost in a large class. i expected the business subjects to be tougher. but it’s mostly a matter of using common sense. socially, i occasionally help out in the kickboxing society. My goal now is to go on and complete a Masters.”

Sports and Business Degree


LOOK + sEE From Business, Computing and

Engineering to Languages, Horticulture

and Creative Digital Media Studies plus

a range of Social Studies and Trades,

the breadth of course available at

Blanchardstown is remarkable in itself.

What’s even more amazing though is

the quality of the facilities and the sheer

dedication of the lecturers who bring each

subject to life.

Full-time Prospectus 2012 | 201344

Shane Hurley

EnGinEErinG – COMMOn EntrY

“i enjoyed engineering subjects at school, but wasn’t sure what field to pursue after. Ultimately, i would like to become a pilot and see engineering as a route to this. i was delighted to find the Engineering Common Entry Course, as it covers a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines with an option to specialise. the course is giving me a better understanding of plane engines, electrics and aerodynamics and is a big step towards my ultimate goal.”

45EnginEEring CoursEs

ENgiNEEriNg cOurSES

ITb offers engineering courses at Honours bachelor Degree, Ordinary bachelor Degree and Higher Certificate in the area of Electronics and Computer Engineering and Mechatronics.

What is ELECtrOniCs anD COMPUtEr EnGinEErinG?

This branch of engineering deals with the research, design, test, manufacture and maintenance of modern electronics systems, which typically consist of electronics under the control of software.

As the technology sector in Ireland continues to grow, there is a demand for graduates who have a blend of hardware and software knowledge and skills.

Hardware deals with the electronics and structure of computer based products and software deals with how they are programmed to perform useful tasks. In many cases people working in these areas have graduated from courses where either software or hardware was the major component. Computer Engineering provides a more suitable base by providing the graduate with theory and skills in both hardware and software, as well as giving the student an overview of the architecture of computer based systems. Courses in this area build the students’ competencies from basic electronics to microprocessors; embedding computers into products and developing software drivers to make them work.

CarEEr OPPOrtUnitiEs

Graduates completing a course in engineering are qualified as Technicians and Engineers and can find a satisfying career in Design, Installation, Testing, Telecommunications, Software Development, System Maintenance and Research and Development.

OffiCiaL rECOGnitiOn Of itb’s EnGinEErinG COUrsEs

Engineers Ireland (www.engineersireland.ie) has accreditated the following programmes leading to professional titles of Associate Engineer or Engineering Technician:• bEng in Computer Engineering

(bN012) – Associate Engineer (AEng MIEI).

• Higher Certificate in Electronics and Computer Engineering – Engineering Technician (Eng Tech IEI).

DUratiOn Of EnGinEErinG DEGrEE COUrsEs

ITb is pleased to announce that the bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics which previously took 5 years to complete has been reduced to 4 years subject to final HETAC validation. It is anticipated that the bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronics and Computer Engineering will also be reduced to 4 years but this is subject to HETAC validation. Updated information about this will be published on www.itb.ie.

46 Full-time Prospectus 2012 | 2013

HIGHeRCeRTIFICATeINeNGINeeRING BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING(HONOURS)

NFQLevel:6 NFQLevel:7 NFQLevel:8

Apply�through�CAO Apply�directly�to�ITB Apply�directly�to�ITB

BN001 BN301 BN401

Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronics and Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Computer Engineering

Year1 Year2 Year3 Year4 Year5

OR BN417 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurship in Engineering

Year4

OR

BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING(HONOURS)

NFQLevel:7 NFQLevel:8

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BN012 BN401

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Computer Engineering



Year4

OR

COMPUtEr EnGinEErinG COUrsEs

CourseProgressionThe following range of full-time courses are on offer in the area of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Engineering):


BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING(HONOURS)



BN015 BN012 BN401

Bachelor of Engineering (allowing later specialisation in Computer Engineering or Mechatronics)

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering




Year4

OR

BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING(HONOURS)

NFQLevel:8

Apply�through�CAO

BN106



OR

BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING(HONOURS) BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING(HONOURS)



BN108 BN106

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (allowing later specialisation in Computer Engineering or Mechatronics)




BN001Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronics and Computer Engineering

Duration: 2 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:Higher Certificate in Engineering

NFQLevel: 6

CourseCode: bN001

MethodofApplication: CAO

CreditsforFullAward: 120 @ NFQ Level 6

EntryRouteintoProgramme:– Leaving Certificate– Certificate in General Studies – Mature grounds– Special circumstances– FETAC Graduates

LeavingCertificateEntryRequirements:A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish.

FETACEntryRequirements:Any full Level 5 or 6 award but it must include Mathematics (C20139) or Mathematics for Computing (C20175) or Mathematics for Engineering (C20174)

TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN301 bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering

COUrsE COntEnt

The course will cover Year 1 and Year 2 subject areas as listed on page 54.

BN401BachelorofEngineering(Honours)inComputer

Engineering–Year4andYear5

BN001HigherCertificateinEngineeringinElectronicsandComputerEngineering–Year1

andYear2

BN301BachelorofEngineeringinComputerEngineering–Year3

ORBN417BachelorofScience

(Honours)inEntrepreneurshipinEngineering–Year4


BN012Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering

Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:bachelor of Engineering

NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN012


CreditsforFullAward: 120 @ NFQ Level 660 @ NFQ Level 7




TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN401 bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Computer Engineering or bN417 bachelor of Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurship in Engineering

COUrsE COntEnt

The course will cover Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 subject areas as listed on page 54.


Engineering–Year4andYear5

BN012BachelorofEngineeringinComputerEngineering–Year1,

Year2andYear3

OR

BN417BachelorofScience(Honours)inEntrepreneurship

inEngineering–Year4


BN015Bachelor of Engineering

(Allowing later specialisation in Computer Engineering or Mechatronics)

Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:Not applicable

NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN015


CreditsforFullAward: 60 only




TransferandProgressionLinkage:This programme allows progression to year 2 of bN012 or year 2 of bN009

COUrsE COntEnt

Please note that there is a one year schedule for first year as listed in the following table:

Semester1

Mathematics 1

Personal Development with Computer Applications

Mechanics 1

Engineering Science

Circuit Theory

Engineering Practices

Semester2

Mathematics 2

Digital Electronics

Analogue Electronics

Electrical Science

Programming 1

Mechatronics Practice 2

BN012BachelorofEngineeringinComputerEngineering–Year2andYear3

BN401BachelorofEngineering(Honours)inComputerEngineering–Year4andYear5

BN422BachelorofEngineering(Honours)inMechatronics–Year4

BN009BachelorofEngineeringinMechatronics–Year2andYear3.Seepage60

OR

BN015BachelorofEngineering(allowinglaterspecialisationinComputerEngineeringorMechatronics)–Year1

OR ORBN417BachelorofScience(Honours)in

EntrepreneurshipinEngineering–Year4BN417BachelorofScience(Honours)in

EntrepreneurshipinEngineering–Year4


BN106Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Computer Engineering

Duration: 5 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

NFQLevel: 8

CourseCode: bN106


CreditsforFullAward:120 @ NFQ Level 6 60 @ NFQ Level 7120 @ NFQ Level 8


LeavingCertificateEntryRequirements:A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish.

FETACEntryRequirements:Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. This award must include Mathematics (C20139) or Mathematics for Computing (C20175) or Mathematics for Engineering (C20174). The courses considered as cognate areas for progression include Control Technology (CCTXX), Electronic Technology (CELTX), Information Technology (CITXX), Engineering Technology (CENGT), Motor Technology (CMTXX), Electronic Technology (CETXX), or Computer and Network Maintenance (CCNMX)

COUrsE COntEnt

The course will cover Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 subject areas as listed on pages 54-55.


Engineering–Year1,Year2,Year3,Year4andYear5


BN108Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)


Duration: 5 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 8

CourseCode: bN108


CreditsforFullAward:60 only




TransferandProgressionLinkage:This programme allows progression to Year 2 of bN121 or Year 2 of bN106

COUrsE COntEnt


OR

BN108BachelorofEngineering(Honours)(allowinglaterspecialisationinComputerEngineeringorMechatronics)–Year1

BN121BachelorofEngineering(Honours)inMechatronics–

Year2,Year3andYear4Seepage62


Engineering–Year2,Year3,Year4andYear5


Semester1

Mathematics 1


Mechanics 1

Engineering Science

Circuit Theory


Semester2

Mathematics 2

Digital Electronics


Electrical Science

Programming



COUrsE COntEnt

The Computer Engineering courses will cover the following subject areas:

YeAR1 YeAR2 YeAR3

BN001,BN012,(seepage50forBN015),BN106(seepage53forBN108)

BN001,BN012andBN106 BN012,BN301andBN106

Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1

Engineering Science Microprocessor Systems 1 Mathematics 5

Engineering Practices Programming 2 Digital Logic

Circuit Theory Electronic Communications Software Design and Testing

Digital Electronics 1 Interfacing Electronics Digital Communications

Mathematics 1 Manufacturing and Quality Computer Systems Architecture 1


Mathematics 3 Project (part 1)


Electronic Computer Aided Design Microprocessor Systems 2 Mathematics 6

Digital Electronics 2 Operating Systems and Computer Electronics

Software for Real-Time and Embedded System

Programming 1 Introduction to Networks

Analogue Electronics Mathematics 4 Digital Design

Electrical Science Software Engineering Network Architecture and Protocols

Mathematics 2 Project Project (part 2)

Computer Systems Architecture 2


YeAR4 YeAR4 YeAR5

BN401andBN106 BN417 BN401andBN106


Computer Architecture New Venture Development 1 Project 1

Embedded Systems Architecture and Design 1

Final Year Project 1: Design and Analysis Computer Graphics

Semiconductor Devices for VLSI Creativity, Innovation and Teamwork Embedded Systems Architecture and Design 2

Object Oriented Software Enterprise and Operations Very Large Scale Integrated Circuit Design 2

Manufacturing Systems Sales and Marketing Algorithms and Data Structures

Mathematics 7 Elective: Discipline Specific Elective Module 1

business Management Systems


Digital Signal Processing 1 New Venture Development 2 Project 2

Digital Communications Final Year Project 2: Implementation Wireless Telecommunication Networks

New Venture Finance Database Technology

Operating Systems Legal, IP and Commercialisation electives:Device Drivers Architecture and Design or Digital Signal Processing 2 or Multimedia Technologies or Automated Test Engineering 2 or Technology Entrepreneurshipor Computer and Machine Visionor Placement*

Automated Test Engineering 1 Engineering Design

Mathematics 8 Elective: Discipline Specific Module 2

Very Large Scale Integrated Circuit Design 1

*�Two�Modules�from�Electives�Semester��2�must�be�selected.


mEcHatrONicS cOurSES

What is MEChatrOniCs?

Mechatronics is the integration of precision mechanical engineering, control theory, computer science and electronics in such areas as product design and process control and automation. The integration of electronics and computing technologies with mechanical engineering now forms a crucial part in the design, manufacture and maintenance of a wide range of modern engineering products and processes. This requires the adoption by engineers and technicians of an inter-disciplinary and integrated approach to engineering that is being referred to as mechatronics. The aim of the mechatronics courses at ITb is to produce technicians whose skills and knowledge are not confined to a single subject area, but who are capable of operating across a range of engineering disciplines and by doing so provide a link between those with more specialised skills.


Graduates completing a course in mechatronics will be qualified as Technicians and Engineers and will be capable of working in a number of interesting areas i.e. Process Engineering, Product Design, Manufacturing, Automation, Quality and business Process, Green Engineering and Research and Development.

OffiCiaL rECOGnitiOn Of

itb’s MEChatrOniCs COUrsEs

Engineers Ireland (www.engineersireland.ie) has accreditated the following programme leading to professional title of Associate Engineer:• bEng in Mechatronics (bN009) –

Associate Engineer (AEng MIEI).

The Engineering Department in collaboration with Wavebob Ltd., are working together to

come up with a novel electrical generator that will harvest

power from ocean waves. Read more on http://bit.ly/hYgYK9


MEChatrOniCs COUrsEs

CourseProgressionThe following range of full-time courses are on offer in the area of Mechatronics:

BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING(HONOURS)



BN009 BN422

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics

Year1 Year2 Year3 Year4


Year4

OR

BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING(HONOURS)



BN015 BN009 BN422


Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics



Year4


OR

BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING

NFQLevel:8


BN121

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics


OR

BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING(HONOURS) BACHeLOROFeNGINeeRING(HONOURS)



BN108 BN121


Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics



BN009

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics

Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:bachelor of Engineering

NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN009


CreditsforFullAward:120 @ NFQ Level 660 @ NFQ Level 7




TransferandProgressionLinkage: bN422 bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics orbN417 bachelor of Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurship in Engineering

COUrsE COntEnt


BN009BachelorofEngineeringinMechatronics–Year2andYear3


Year4

OR


inEngineering–Year4


BN015Bachelor of Engineering


Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN015






TransferandProgressionLinkage:This programme allows transfer to year 2 of bN012 or year 2 of bN009

COUrsE COntEnt


Semester1

Mathematics 1


Mechanics 1

Engineering Science

Circuit Theory


Semester2

Mathematics 2

Digital Electronics


Electrical Science

Programming 1


BN015BachelorofEngineering(allowinglaterspecialisationinComputerEngineeringorMechatronics)–Year1

BN401BachelorofEngineering(Honours)inComputerEngineering–Year4andYear5

BN009BachelorofEngineeringinMechatronics–Year2andYear3

BN422BachelorofEngineering(Honours)inMechatronics–Year4

BN012BachelorofEngineeringinComputerEngineering–Year2andYear3.Seepage49

OR

ORORBN417BachelorofScience(Honours)in

EntrepreneurshipinEngineering–Year4BN417BachelorofScience(Honours)in

EntrepreneurshipinEngineering–Year4


BN121*Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics

*Subject to final HETAC validation

Duration: 4 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

NFQLevel: 8

CourseCode: bN121


CreditsforFullAward: 120 @ NFQ Level 660 @ NFQ Level 7120 @ NFQ Level 8




COUrsE COntEnt

The course will cover Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 subject areas as listed on pages 65-66.

BN121*BachelorofEngineering(Honours)inMechatronics–

Year1,Year2,Year3andYear4


BN108Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Allowing later specialisation in Computer Engineering or Mechatronics)

Duration: 4 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 8

CourseCode: bN108






TransferandProgressionLinkage:This programme allows transfer to year 2 of bN121 or year 2 of bN106


Year2,Year3andYear4

BN108BachelorofEngineering(Honours)(allowinglaterspecialisationinComputerEngineeringorMechatronics)–Year1


Engineering–Year2,Year3,Year4andYear5

OR


COUrsE COntEnt


Semester1

Mathematics 1


Mechanics 1

Engineering Science

Circuit Theory


Semester2

Mathematics 2

Digital Electronics


Electrical Science

Programming 1



COUrsE COntEnt

The Mechatronics courses will cover the following subject areas:

YeAR1 YeAR2 YeAR3

BN009,(seepage50forBN015),BN121and(seepage52forBN108)

BN009andBN121 BN009andBN121


Mathematics 1 Mathematics 3 Mathematics 5


Analogue Electronics Computer Interfacing Technology

Mechanics 1 Fluid Power Systems Mechanics 3

Engineering Science Computer Electronics Design Methodology and Tools

Circuit Theory Programming Automation 1

Mechatronics Practice 1 Computer Aided Design Project (Part 1)

Engineering Drawing*


Mathematics 2 Mathematics 4 Mathematics 6

Digital Electronics Electrical Power and Machines Industrial Engineering

Engineering Drawing Electronic Computer Aided Design Computer Networks

Electrical Science Electronic Manufacturing and Maintenance

Quality Systems

Mechanics 2 Instrumentation and control Automation 2

Mechatronics Practice 2 Mini project Project (Part 2)

Mechanics 2*

*These�subjects�have�to�be�taken�by�students�who�have�undertaken�Year�1�of�Common�Entry�Engineering�namely�BN015�and�BN108.


YeAR4 OR

BN422andBN121 BN417

Semester 1 Semester 1

At the time of printing this publication, Year 4 subjects were subject to a final HETAC validation. Check www.itb.ie for the new subject listing.

New Venture Development 1

Final Year Project 1: Design and Analysis

Creativity, Innovation and Team-work

Enterprise and Operations

Sales and Marketing

elective: Discipline specific Elective Module 1

Semester 2

Legal, IP and Communications


Final Year Project 2: Implementation

New Venture Finance

Engineering Design

elective: Discipline Specific Elective Module 1


SuStaiNaBLE ELEctricaL aND cONtrOL tEcHNOLOgy cOurSE

What is sUstainabLE ELECtriCaL anD COntrOL tEChnOLOGY?

It has been proven that the production and use of energy has a significant effect on the earth’s climate and needs to be addressed. The European Commission and Irish Government have committed themselves to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and have highlighted two key areas that will contribute to meeting their targets: 1. An increase in the use of renewable

electrical technologies such as wind, solar, wave, hydro etc.

2. An increase in energy efficiency within existing buildings.

Sustainable electrical technologies are those that can be used for an indefinite period without damaging the environment, or without depleting natural resources. Sustainable electrical and control technicians are involved in the design, installation and maintenance of electrical and control systems in the construction and manufacturing sectors. The aim of this course is to produce technicians that will operate in a sustainable manner in their careers to ensure that maximum energy efficiency is achieved through the use of renewable technologies and energy management techniques. In doing so,

graduates will play an important role in addressing the issues of climate change.


Graduates completing a course in Sustainable Electrical and Control Technology will be qualified as technicians and will be equipped to work in the renewable energy manufacturing sectors. Typical employers may include:• Renewable energy contractors.• Electricity generation and supply

companies.• Pharmaceutical companies.• Food/beverage companies.• Computer/electronics manufacturers.

BACHeLOROFSCIeNCe BACHeLOROFSCIeNCe(HONOURS)



BN039 BN417

Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Electrical and Control Technology

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurship in Engineering


sPECiaL rEQUirEMEnt

Prospective students interested in undertaking this course are required to pass a colour blindness test before accepting an offer of a place. It is the student’s own responsibility and at his/her own expense to provide a documentary evidence of the optician report to the Institute.

COUrsE PrOGrEssiOn

The following full-time course is on offer in the area of Sustainable Electrical and Control Technology:


BN039Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Electrical and Control Technology

Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:bachelor of Science

NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN039





FETACEntryRequirements:Any full Level 5 or 6 award but it must include Mathematics (C2O139) or Mathematics for Computing (C2O175) or Mathematics for Engineering (C2O174)

TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN417 bachelor of Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurship in Engineering – Year 4

COUrsE COntEnt


BN039BachelorofScienceinSustainableElectricalandControl

Technology–Year1,Year2andYear3

BN417BachelorofScience(Honours)inEntrepreneurshipin

Engineering–Year4


COUrsE COntEnt

The Sustainable Electrical and Control Technology course (Year 1-3) will cover the following subject areas. Year 4 subjects listed are for the bachelor of Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurship in Engineering:

YeAR1 YeAR2 YeAR3 YeAR4

BN039 BN039 BN039 BN417

Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1

Technology Mathematics 1 Computers and Networks Technology Mathematics 4 New Venture Development 1

Computer Applications with Personal Development

Computer Aided Drawing Computer Interfacing Technology


Electrical Drawing Sustainable Technology 1 Sustainable Technology 2 Creativity, Innovation and Teamwork

Electrical Practice 1 Electrical Services 2 Electrical Services Design Enterprise and Operations

Electrical Science 1 Electrical Power and Machines 1

Process Measurement and Control

Sales and Marketing

Analogue Electronics Digital Electronics Programmable Logic Controllers 2

Elective: Discipline Specific Elective Module 1

Semester 2 Semester 2 Semester 2 Semester 2

Technology Mathematics 2 Technology Mathematics 3 Project Management New Venture Development 2

Engineering Science Mini Project Final Project Final Year Project 2: Implementation

Electrical Practice 2 Electrical Practice 3 Energy Management New Venture Finance

Electrical Services 1 Mechanical building Services Electrical Power and Machines 3

Legal, IP and Commercialisation

Electrical Science 2 Electrical Power and Machines 2

Fluid Power Systems Engineering Design

Industrial Electronics Programmable Logic Controllers 1

Elective: Discipline Specific Module 2


TheITBgarden“OutoftheRuins”whichwasawardedabronzemedalattheBloomintheParkFestival,PhoenixPark,Dublin,June2011.

71HortiCulturE CoursEs

HOrticuLturE cOurSES What is hOrtiCULtUrE at itb abOUt?

A career in horticulture should be considered by anybody who enjoys working with their hands and in the outdoors; working with plants and in green spaces, or has a general interest in the quality of our environment. The horticulture sector in Ireland has grown significantly in recent years, resulting in a variety of careers available to those with an interest in this wide-ranging discipline.

Food production is a very significant sector of the horticulture industry. ITb’s location in North West Dublin is right beside one of the largest concentrations of production for fruit and vegetables in Ireland. This is an increasingly sophisticated industry, with a strong demand for graduates with knowledge of modern food production processes and techniques, scientific knowledge such as post harvest physiology, supply chain management skills, logistics and business management skills.

The horticulturist can also bring their interest and skills to bear on improving the quality of life for individuals and communities. Horticulture Therapy is used increasingly in a broad range of occupational therapy settings, with horticulturists contributing as part of a team to the overall care and rehabilitation of individuals facing a variety of challenges.

There has been large scale development of the built environment in Ireland over the last decade, in urban, suburban and rural areas. The quality of this development varies enormously; individuals, communities, businesses and state bodies have become increasingly concerned with the amount and quality of green space available to them as a major contributor to our overall health and quality of life. because of this, there is an increasing demand for the horticulturist who can design, create and manage facilities such as parks and gardens, all manner of green spaces and other natural amenities, field sports facilities, golf courses and forestry resources.

In all sectors of the horticulture industry plants are vitally important. In terms of the commercial value, plant production, is an important revenue generator in the horticulture sector. There is a strong demand for graduates with excellent knowledge of the science and management techniques required to produce plants for the wholesale and retail markets, alongside knowledge of plant pathology, quality assurance, customer service and business management skills.


In parallel with this, there is a growing concern among consumers about environmental issues such as the quality of food we eat, the environmental cost of its production, the level of pollution in our living areas, protection of the natural environment, the impact of climate change and the loss of green space and outdoor amenities.

The horticulture courses on offer at ITb include modules on organic production, sustainability, ecology and biodiversity. This course is designed to incorporate both the theoretical and practical aspects of horticulture, giving the successful graduate the knowledge, skills and professional competence needed for their future career.

CarEEr OPPOrtUnitiEs: What DOEs a hOrtiCULtUrist DO?

The successful ITb graduate is prepared for a career at the highest professional level and opportunities for employment in this sector are many and varied and include:

Design establishment and management of public green space and associated social and recreational facilities, outdoor amenities such as forest parks and sports facilities such as football pitches and cricket pitches, golf course and sports turf design, construction and maintenance, nursery stock and ornamental plant production, production of food crops, garden and landscape design, construction and maintenance, restoration of historical parks and landscapes, horticulture therapy, garden centre operation and management and education sector. Some graduates may decide to work for themselves in various sectors of the horticultural industry.

In 2011 the ITB garden “Out of the Ruins” created by Horticulture students and staff was awarded a bronze medal at the

Bloom in the Park Festival, Phoenix Park, Dublin.


COUrsE PrOGrEssiOn

The following range of full-time courses are on offer in the area of Horticulture:




BN022 BN406

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture ORBN419 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurship in Horticulture


OR

BACHeLOROFSCIeNCe(HONOURS)

NFQLevel:8


BN113

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture



BN022Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN022




LeavingCertificateEntryRequirements:A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade b2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.

FETACEntryRequirements:Any full Level 5 or 6 award

TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN406 bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture or bN419 bachelor of Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurship in Horticulture

COUrsE COntEnt

The course will cover Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 subject areas as listed on pages 77-78.

BN022BachelorofScienceinHorticulture–Year1,Year2and

Year3

BN406BachelorofScience(Honours)inHorticulture


inHorticulture–Year4

OR

ciaran Farrelly

baChELOr Of sCiEnCE in hOrtiCULtUrE

“it covers a variety of things; business and law if you want to set up your own business. it’s a hands-on subject, experience is what gets you the knowledge. Practical training, pruning, planting, plant propagation – it’s stuff you can’t really learn through theory, it’s trial and error. Machinery is another aspect you need to know about and be able to fix if you’re on a job and it breaks down.”



BN113Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture

Duration: 4 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:bachelor of Science (Honours)

NFQLevel: 8

CourseCode: bN113


CreditsforFullAward: 120 @ NFQ Level 660 @ NFQ Level 7 60 @ NFQ Level 8


LeavingCertificateEntryRequirements:A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade b2 or higher counts as a subject towards the six passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the six passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.

FETACEntryRequirements:Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression include Horticulture (CASHX), Horticulture (CHXXX), Floristry (CFLOR), Greenkeeping (CGKXX), Garden Design (CGDXX) or Organic Horticulture (COHOR)

COUrsE COntEnt

The course will cover Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 and Year 4 subject areas as listed on pages 77-78.

BN113BachelorofScience(Honours)inHorticulture–Year1,

Year2,Year3andYear4


COUrsE COntEnt

The Horticulture courses will cover the following subject areas:

YeAR1 YeAR2



Personal and Professional Development Summer Placement

business Administration Accountancy

Plant Identification and Classification Plant Protection

Applied Science and Mathematics Contract Specification and Tenders

Computer Applications electives:Hard Landscape Construction or Protective Structures or Turfgrass Establishment and Maintenance 1 or Nursery Stock Production**Two�electives�must�be�selected�from�Year�2,�Semester�1

Practical Training in Horticulture


The Horticulture Sector Group Project

basic Concepts of Law Financial Planning

Soil Science and Plant Nutrition Plant biology and Physiology

Technical Drawing electives:Soft Landscape Construction or Landscape Design 1 or Principles of Sustainability or Commercial Horticulture Crop Production 1 or Turf-grass Establishment and Maintenance 2 or Floristry and Interior Landscaping****Three�electives�must�be�selected�from�Year�2,�Semester�2

Plant Propagation

Machinery for Horticulture


YeAR3 YeAR4



Placement Final Year Project (Part 1)

Marketing and Customer Service Research Methods

Introduction to Digital Media electives: Horticultural business Management – Planning or Human Resource Management or Landscape Design 2 or Arboriculture 2 or Plant Treatment Regulation or Advanced Soil Science and Chemistry or Golf Course Design and Management or Advanced Plant Pathology++++Three�electives�must�be�selected�from�Semester�1


Professional Practice in the Horticulture Industry Final Year Project (Part 2)

biodiversity and Ecology electives: Horticultural business Management – Operations or Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development or Diffusion of Innovation or Universal Design for Amenities or Genetics and Plant breedingor Environmental Indicators or Synthetic Sports Surfaces or Horticulture Therapyor Historical Parks and Gardens++++++Four�electives�must�be�selected�from�Semester�2

electives:Project Management or Features Construction or Arboriculture 1 or Plant and Landscape Management or Commercial Horticulture Crop Production 2or The Principles of Organic Growing or Computer Aided Design for Horticulture or Automated Systems and Mechanisation++Four�electives�must�be�selected�from�Year�3,�Semester�2


OR

YeAR4

BN419

Semester 1



Creativity, Innovations and Team-Work


Sales and Marketing


Semester 2



New Venture Finance

Legal IP and Commercialisation

Arboriculture 2


81ComputEr CoursEs

cOmPutiNg cOurSES What is COMPUtinG?

Modern computing covers a wide area of related and interconnecting technologies, skills and disciplines. These technologies and skills include: understanding the architecture of modern computer systems and building them, learning how to undertake systems analysis, programming for the Internet and digital media using Java and Flash, building web pages and websites using HTMLs, designing and using distributed databases, building and trouble shooting complex networks, creating and using diverse multimedia such as audio and video, games development, data and web mining, Internet cloud computing, information security with computer and network forensics, mobile computing, and learning about computational intelligence, artificial intelligence and natural language processing.

The skills within the world of computing lies in getting these technologies to

work together in order to solve some particular problem. Importantly, innovation and creative thinking underpins most technological success stories. Typically these technological success stories, and the problems they solve, are business related and the solution depends on the successful and strategic use of modern, often mobile, Internet connected technology. As well as the core technology skills, many soft and people oriented skills are needed too: how to write a good report, how to give an effective presentation, how to get your ideas across. These are all studies within the domain of computing. Computing is a hugely vibrant, fast changing, exciting and interesting area in which to study and work … and play, and what is equally important for a student is that the computing facilities in ITb are state of the art. Our PC, Apple Mac and network labs are first class! by studying computing at ITb you can unlock your technological potential and help realise your goals and ambitions.

ITB’s internationally recognised Network Security & Computer

Forensics (NSCF) Research Group investigates real world problems

in information security and develops cutting edge technologies

to help in the analysis and defence of IT systems.


Paul murray

hOnOUrs DEGrEE in COMPUtinG in infOrMatiOn tEChnOLOGY

“i was made redundant from the it industry and was going nowhere without a degree. i was apprehensive about returning to college, particularly because i have a young family. but itb’s support system is great. should something arise at home, the lecturers will do all they can to facilitate me.

i’m CEO of the Photo soc, which we set up last year. We organise outings and exhibitions, as well as provide photography workshops in local schools and fundraise for a number of charities. When i graduate i hope to get into software development, but i also fancy lecturing. i’d stay here forever if i could.”

83ComputEr CoursEs


Graduates are equipped with the necessary skills to work in a broad range of commercial, industrial and technological areas as Java and Flash Programmers, Software developers Games developers, Software engineers, System architects, Network designers, Database specialists, Information security consultants, Technicians and Project Managers. Opportunities exist for computing graduates both nationally and internationally.

HIGHeRCeRTIFICATeINSCIeNCe BACHeLOROFSCIeNCe BACHeLOROFSCIeNCe(HONOURS)



BN002 BN302 BN402

Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computing in Information Technology

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing ORBN421 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurship in Information Technology


OR

HIGHeRCeRTIFICATeINSCIeNCe BACHeLOROFSCIeNCe BACHeLOROFSCIeNCe(HONOURS)



BN002 BN311 BN420

Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computing with Information Security and Digital Forensics

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing with Information Security and Digital Forensics


COUrsE OPtiOns in thirD YEar

Students will have a choice when they enter third year of computing to specialise in Information Technology or Information Security and Digital Forensics. The Information Security and Digital Forensics will cover all areas of computer and networking technology with emphasis placed on security and forensics and how this is applied to business needs. Year 4 of this course will specialise in a number of areas of security and digital forensics and research training.


OR




BN013 BN013 BN402



Bachelor of Science (Honours) in ComputingORBN421 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurship in Information Technology

OR

BN311 BN420




OR

BACHeLOROFSCIeNCe

NFQLevel:7


BN104 BN104 BN104

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing ORBN421 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurship in Information Technology

OR

BN311 BN420




85ComputEr CoursEs

BN002Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in Information Technology

Duration: 2 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:Higher Certificate in Science

NFQLevel: 6

CourseCode: bN002






TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN302 bachelor of Science in Computing in Information Technology or bN311 bachelor of Science in Computing with Information Security and Digital Forensics

COUrsE COntEnt


BN311BachelorofScienceinComputingwithInformation

SecurityandDigitalForensics–Year3

BN302BachelorofScienceinComputinginInformation

Technology–Year3

BN420BachelorofScience(Honours)inInformationSecurity

andDigitalForensics–Year4

BN402BachelorofScience(Honours)inComputing–Year4

OR

BN421BachelorofScience(Honours)inEntrepreneurshipinInformationTechnology–Year4

OR

BN002HigherCertificateinScienceinComputinginInformationTechnology–Year1andYear2


BN013Bachelor of Science in Computing in Information Technology

Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN013






TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN402 bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing or bN420 bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing with Information Security and Digital Forensics or bN421 bachelor of Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurship in Information Technology

COUrsE COntEnt


BN013BachelorofScienceinComputinginInformationTechnology–Year1andYear2

BN311BachelorofScienceinComputingwithInformation

SecurityandDigitalForensics–Year3

BN013BachelorofScienceinComputinginInformation

Technology–Year3




OR


OR

87ComputEr CoursEs

BN104Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing

Duration: 4 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:bachelor of Science (Honours)

NFQLevel: 8

CourseCode: bN104





FETACEntryRequirements:Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. This award must include Mathematics (C20139) or Mathematics for Computing (C20175) or Mathematics for Engineering (C20174). The courses considered as cognate areas for progression include Information Technology (CITXX), Networks and Software Systems (CNSSX) and Computer and Network Maintenance (CCNMX)

TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN518 Master of Science in Computing

COUrsE COntEnt

The course will cover Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 subject areas as listed on pages 88-90. BN311BachelorofSciencein

ComputingwithInformationSecurityandDigitalForensics–

Year3

BN104BachelorofScienceinComputing–Year3




OR

BN104BachelorofScienceinComputing–Year1andYear2


OR


COUrsE COntEnt

The Computing course will cover the following subject areas:

YeAR1 YeAR2

BN002,BN013andBN104 BN002,BN013andBN104


Fundamentals of Programming 1 GUI Programming

Computer Systems Operating Systems (Client)

Networking basics Switching basics and Intermediate Routing

Personal and Professional Development Web Multimedia

Web Development (Client) Information Technology Mathematics

Web Development (Server)


Fundamentals of Programming 2 Advanced Programming

Computer Architecture Object Oriented Analysis and Design

Mathematics for Computing WAN Technologies

Routers and Routing basics Interactive Multimedia

Databases Software Engineering and Testing

Operating Systems (Server)

89ComputEr CoursEs

YeAR3

BN302,BN013andBN104 BN311


Data Structures and Algorithms Hardware and Software Digital Forensics

Object Orientation with Design Patterns Data Modelling

Network Distributed Computing Distributed Systems

Advanced Switching and Routing Network Security

Major Group Project (Part 1) Group Project – Part 1


Computer Graphics Forensics Investigation

XML and Web Services Secure Communications

Remote Access and Wireless Networks Data Mining

Data Mining Computer Graphics

Major Group Project (Part 2) Group Project – Part 2

YeAR4

BN104andBN402 BN420


Intelligent Computing Cyber Crime Investigations

Project (Part 1) Advanced Network Security

elective1:Applied Language Engineering or Network Design & Management* biometrics

elective2:Computer and Network Forensics or Enterprise Computing or Games Development*

Leadership and Entrepreneurship

Individual Project – Part 1



Project (Part 2) IT Governance, Risk Management and Compliance

Derivation of Algorithms Disaster Recovery and business Continuance

elective3:Information Retrieval and Text Processing or Network Security and Encryption*

Information Retrieval and Text Processing

Application Security and Secure Programming

Individual Project – Part 2

elective4:Digital Signal Processing or Real Time Systems or Mobile Computing or High Performance Computing*

OR

BN421

* One Module from Elective 1, Semester 1 Two Modules from Elective 2, Semester 1 One Module from Elective 3, Semester 2 Two Modules from Elective 4, Semester 2

Semester 1



Creativity Innovations and Team Work


Sales and Marketing


Semester 2



New Venture Finance

Legal, IP and Commercialisation

Strategic Planning for Enterprise IT

elective:Discipline Specific Elective Module 2

91ComputEr CoursEsInstitute of Technology Blanchardstown91

Declan mcKeown

sCiEnCE & it

“i had a horticulture business for a number of years, but when the downturn came everything changed. i did the first two years of my course part-time before going full-time because of the level of work required. When i graduate, i’d like to get a job helping companies set up their computer systems. i have enjoyed studying as a mature student and think anyone who is considering it should do it no matter what age they are. if you have any doubts, i recommended a digital media course at itb to a friend in his 60s and he now loves life on campus.”

Perpetual Student

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crEativE DigitaL mEDia cOurSES

What is DiGitaL MEDia?

One of the greatest revolutions in entertainment and the exchange of information occurred when sound and vision were stored digitally, on compact discs, DVDs and on computers. With the development of faster and more powerful computers with bigger and better memory, the way audio and video has been stored, used and exchanged has been completely changed. The phrase Digital Media covers the huge variety of forms the modern communications industry has developed over the last decades, indeed, over the last few years. Most people in Ireland today carry a small and powerful computer around with them every day – their mobile phone. At the very least this is probably also a radio, an MP3 player, a games console and an Internet device. The Internet is used not just for work or sending e-mails, but also for buying music and video, keeping in touch with friends or making new ones via on-line social networking sites, showing off our video clips and photos, giving our opinions with blogs or competing with somebody on the other side of the world in an on-line game. All this is part of the Digital Media realm and ITb’s programmes in ‘Creative Digital Media’ will prepare you well for a professional career in this exciting and rapidly evolving industry. Current creative digital media students work can be viewed at www.creativedigitalmedia.ie

WhY CrEatiVE?

Most of us have probably taken thousands of digital photos on our phones or cameras, hoping to capture that perfect moment and send it to our friends, or took a video clip of something we thought was worth sharing with the world. but which photo is the best one, which video gets the viewers attention, which audio clip sounds the best? How do you design your website to display all this information for the desired effect? How do you judge? This is the ‘creative’ element of the programme; students are taught to assess videos, images and sound for quality and impact on the viewer as well as technical merit. They learn how to organise the layout of documents and websites to put across content for the best impact. beyond this, they will also unlock their own creativity and tap into their own store of ideas for developing significant digital media projects.


Employment opportunities exist in web development, animation, communications, multi-media design, e-commerce, education, games, media distribution, mobile media technologies, multimedia production to name a few. If you want to become a website designer, animator or a general digital media manager, then this is the course for you, especially if you could see yourself running your own business.

93CrEativE Digital mEDia CoursEs

COUrsE PrOGrEssiOn

The following range of full-time courses are on offer in the area of Creative Digital Media:

BACHeLOROFARTS BACHeLOROFARTS(HONOURS)



BN021 BN413

Bachelor of Arts in Creative Digital Media Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media


OR

BACHeLOROFARTS(HONOURS)

NFQLevel:8


BN112

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media


Taking photographs, shooting videos, editing music tracks, and creating special effects… it’s all

in a typical day for an ITB creative digital media student, take a look at some of the students work at

www.creativedigitalmedia.ie


BN021Bachelor of Arts in Creative Digital Media

Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:bachelor of Arts

NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN021




LeavingCertificateEntryRequirements:A pass in five subjects (ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade b2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes. A Grade E in Mathematics at Higher level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade


TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN413 bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media

COUrsE COntEnt


BN021BachelorofArtsinCreativeDigitalMedia–Year1,Year2

andYear3

BN413BachelorofArts(Honours)inCreativeDigitalMedia–Year4


Derek Joyce

CrEatiVE DiGitaL MEDia

“i was an old school animator for 12 years. the course is helping me expand my skillset. it’s intense and demanding, but enjoyable and incredibly rewarding. i wouldn’t have it any other way. i can now apply myself to areas of the media industry i once couldn’t understand, and i can do this with the confidence and knowledge of knowing i can complete whatever task i’m set or whatever task i set myself.”


BN112Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media

Duration: 4 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:bachelor of Arts (Honours)

NFQLevel: 8

CourseCode: bN112




LeavingCertificateEntryRequirements:A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade b2 or higher counts as a subject. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the six passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.

FETACEntryRequirements:Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The courses considered cognate areas for progression include: Computer Aided Design (ACADX), Graphic Design (AGDXX), Information Technology (CITXX), Media Engineering (EMEXX), Multimedia Production (EMMPX), Media Production (EMPXX), TV and Film Production (ETFPX, Creative Media (ECMXX), Multimedia (EMXXX) or Multimedia and Web Development (EMWDX).

COUrsE COntEnt

The course will cover Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 and Year 4 subject areas as listed

on pages 97-98.

BN112BachelorofArts(Honours)inCreativeDigitalMedia–Year1,

Year2,Year3andYear4


COUrsE COntEnt

The Creative Digital Media courses will cover the following subject areas:

YeAR1 YeAR2



Visual Language Design Principles and Practice

Personal Development Group Project (Phase 1)

Web Development 1 Website Design 1

Digital Photography Digital Video and Audio 1

Introduction to Digital Media Multimedia Scripting


Human Computer Interaction Universal Design

Working in Digital Media Group Project (Phase 2)

Web Development 2 Website Design 2

Digital Imaging Digital Video and Audio 2

Multimedia Authoring Multimedia Systems Development


YeAR3 YeAR4



Instructional Design and E-Learning Digital Media within Society

Web Applications Final Year Project (Phase 1)

Video Production Entrepreneurship

Digital Animation Digital Film Making

Sound Engineering 3D Modelling and Animation


Work Experience Critical Theory

Project Management Final Year Project (Phase 2)

Digital Marketing

Music Technology

Interactive 3D Environments

99BusinEss CoursEs

BuSiNESS cOurSES What is bUsinEss aLL abOUt?

Administrative and management staff play an important role in enterprise. Graduates of business studies courses are responsible for managing the many services that allow organisations to operate efficiently. Specific duties for business administrators and managers vary according to degree of responsibility and authority. These may include managing people, finance, marketing or clerical work. Administration and management staff should have good communication skills and be able to establish effective working relationships with people throughout the organisation, from senior management to clerical staff. They should be analytical, pay attention to detail, be flexible and decisive. The ability to co-ordinate several activities at once, quickly analyse and resolve specific problems and cope with deadlines are necessary skills. Many of the business-based courses at ITb have a strong component of language learning associated with them. Languages that can be studied include French, German or Spanish.


Graduates will obtain positions in many areas of industry, commerce the public service in accountancy, marketing, management information systems, general management and human resource management.

EXEMPtiOns bY PrOfEssiOnaL bODiEs

The bachelor of business (bN014) and (bN303) and the bachelor of business (Honours) (bN101 and bN403), all gain exemptions from the main accounting bodies of ACCA, CIMA and CPA.

The bachelor of business (Honours) in Accounting and Finance (bN414) have been granted exemptions in the CPA’s Formation 1, Formation 2 and two of their Professional 1 exams. The Institute is awaiting feedback from the other professional accounting bodies in regard to this course.

The bachelor of business (Honours) (bN101 and bN403) is currently under review by the Teaching Council but they have indicated that they will assess each

application on a case by case basis.

Every year there is a Business and Humanities Week on campus. Events

include workshops, exhibitions, lectures, movies, multicultural

activities and lots more!


bUsinEss stUDiEs COUrsEs

CourseProgressionThe following range of full-time courses are on offer in the area of business Studies:

HIGHeRCeRTIFICATeINBUSINeSS BACHeLOROFBUSINeSS BACHeLOROFBUSINeSS(HONOURS)



BN003 BN303orBN307 BN403orBN414*

Higher Certificate in Business Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance

Bachelor of Business (Honours) or Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting and Finance

*Subject�to�validation


OR

BACHeLOROFBUSINeSS BACHeLOROFBUSINeSS(HONOURS)



BN014 BN403

Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Business (Honours)


OR

BACHeLOROFBUSINeSS(HONOURS)

NFQLevel:8


BN101

Bachelor of Business (Honours)


101BusinEss CoursEs

BN003Higher Certificate in Business

Duration: 2 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:Higher Certificate in business

NFQLevel: 6

CourseCode: bN003






TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN303 bachelor of business or bN307 bachelor of business in Accounting and Finance

COUrsE COntEnt


BN003HigherCertificateinBusiness–Year1andYear2

BN303BachelorofBusiness–Year3

BN403BachelorofBusiness(Honours)–Year4

BN307BachelorofBusinessinAccountingandFinance–Year3

BN414*BachelorofBusiness(Honours)inAccountingand

Finance–Year4*Subjecttovalidation

OR


BN014 Bachelor of Business

Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:bachelor of business

NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN014






TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN403 bachelor of business (Honours)

COUrsE COntEnt


BN014BachelorofBusiness–Year1,Year2andYear3

BN403BachelorofBusiness(Honours)–Year4

103BusinEss CoursEs

BN101Bachelor of Business (Honours)

Duration: 4 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:bachelor of business (Honours)

NFQLevel: 8

CourseCode: bN101





FETACEntryRequirements:Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression include business Studies (bbSXX), Administration (bbSAX), Marketing (bMXXX), Information Processing (bIPXX), ebusiness (bEbXX), business and Secretarial Studies (bbSSX), Applied Languages and business (bALbX) or International Teleservices (bITSX)

TransferandProgressionLinkage:(bN525) Master of business

COUrsE COntEnt

The course will cover Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 subject areas as listed on pages 104-105. BN101BachelorofBusiness

(Honours)–Year1,Year2,Year3andYear4


COUrsE COntEnt

The business courses will cover the following subject areas:

YeAR1 YeAR2

BN003,BN014,BN101 BN003,BN014andBN101


Accounting 1 Financial Accounting

Economics 1 Introduction to Human Resource Management 1

business Administration Electronic Commerce

business Information Systems Principles of Marketing 1

business Mathematics and Statistics 1 business Law 1

elective:French PLC 1a or French – Ab Initio 1a or Spanish – Ab Initio 1a or Spanish – PLC 1a or German – Ab Initio 1a or German – PLC 1a or Irish Culture and Society or Exploring Web Design*

elective:French for business 2a or Spanish for business 2a or German for business 2a or European Studies*


Accounting 2 Information Management

Economics 2 Introduction to Human Resource Management 2

business Management Management Accounting

business Mathematics and Statistics 2 Principles of Marketing 2

business Communications business Law 2

elective:French PLC 1b or French – Ab Initio 1b or Spanish – Ab Initio 1b or Spanish – PLC 1b or German – Ab Initio 1b or German – PLC 1b or Applied Media Studies or business Programming*

elective:French for business 2b or Spanish for business 2b or German for business 2b or Environmental Resource Management or Financial Accounting and Taxation*

*�One�elective�must�be�selected�from�each�Semester.�The�same�language�elective�option�must�be�selected�in�semester�2�as�that�of�semester�1.

*One�elective�must�be�selected�from�each�Semester.

105BusinEss CoursEs

YeAR3 YeAR3 YeAR4

BN014,BN303andBN101 BN307 BN101andBN403


Financial Management 1 Financial Accounting 2 Strategic Management 1

business Psychology and behaviour 1 Management Accounting 2 Financial Management 2

Operations Management 1 Financial Management 1 Strategic Human Resource Management

business Systems Analysis Taxation 1 Project Management

Global business Environment Auditing 1 elective:Managing Service Quality or Strategic business Marketing or Financial Reporting or French for business 4a or Spanish for business 4a or German for business 4a**

elective:Entrepreneurship or French for business 3a or Spanish for business 3a or German for business 3a*

elective:business Systems Analysis or Operations Management 1 or German for business 3a or French for business 3a or Spanish for business 3a*


Management Accounting 2 Financial Accounting 3 Strategic Management 2

business Psychology and behaviour 2 Management Accounting 3 Financial Information Analysis

Operations Management 2 Taxation 2 Strategic Management of Information Systems

Databases for business Computerised Accounting Strategic Marketing Management

Services Marketing Auditing 2 elective:Strategic Logistics and Supply Chain Management or International Marketing or Auditing or French for business 4b or Spanish for business 4b or German for business 4b**

elective:Enterprise Development or French for business 3b or Spanish for business 3b or German for business 3b or Diversity in the Workplace*

elective:Operations Management 2 or Databases for businesses or German for business 3b or French for business 3b or Spanish for business 3b*



**�Two�electives�must�be�taken�each�semes-ter,�language�is�not�mandatory.


bUsinEss stUDiEs With infOrMatiOn tEChnOLOGY COUrsEs

CourseProgressionThe following range of full-time courses are on offer in the area of business Studies with Information Technology:




BN010 BN405

Bachelor of Business in Information Technology Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Technology

OR


NFQLevel:8

Apply�directly�to�ITB

BN403

Bachelor of Business (Honours)


OR


NFQLevel:8


BN103

Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Technology


107BusinEss CoursEs

BN010Bachelor of Business in Information Technology

Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN010






TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN405 bachelor of business (Honours) in Information Technology or bN403 bachelor of business (Honours)

COUrsE COntEnt


ORBN403BachelorofBusiness

(Honours)–Year4BN405BachelorofBusiness

(Honours)inInformationTechnology–Year4

BN010BachelorofBusinessinInformationTechnology–Year1,Year2andYear3


BN103Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Technology

Duration: 4 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 8

CourseCode: bN103





FETACEntryRequirements:Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression include business Studies (bbSXX), Administration (bbSAX), Marketing (bMXXX), Information Processing (bIPXX), ebusiness (bEbXX), business and Secretarial Studies (bbSSX), Applied Languages and business (bALbX) International Teleservices (bITSX), Language and European Studies (ELESX), Information Technology (CITXX) or Networks and Software Systems (CNSSX)

COUrsE COntEnt


BN103BachelorofBusiness(Honours)inInformation

Technology–Year1,Year2,Year3andYear4

109BusinEss CoursEs

COUrsE COntEnt

The business Studies with Information Technology courses will cover the following subject areas:

YeAR1 YeAR2 YeAR3

BN010andBN103 BN010andBN103 BN010andBN103


Accounting 1 Financial Accounting Financial Management

business Mathematics and Statistics 1 Systems Analysis and Design 1 Object Oriented Analysis and Design

business Administration Human Resource Management business Psychology and behaviour 1

Exploring Web Design Interactive Web Site Design Interactive Multimedia

Economics 1 Marketing Principles Global business Environment

business Information Systems business Programming 2 Object Oriented Programming 2


Accounting 2 Management Accounting 1 Management Accounting 2

business Mathematics and Statistics 2 Systems Analysis and Design 2 Advanced Interactive Multimedia

business Management Operations Management business Psychology and behaviour 2

business Communications Information Management Electronic business

Economics 2 Database for business business Law

business Programming 1 Object Oriented Programming 1 Enterprise Development


YeAR4

BN103andBN405 BN403


Strategic Management 1 Strategic Management 1

Financial Information Analysis Financial Management 2

Project Management Strategic Human Resource Management

business Research Methods Project Management

Advanced Databases for business electives:Managing Service Quality or Strategic business Marketing or Financial Reporting or French for business 4a or Spanish for business 4a or German for business 4a**

IT Project 1 – Analysis and Design


Strategic Management 2 Strategic Management 2

Strategic Management of Information Systems Financial Information Analysis

Process Analysis Strategic Management of Information Systems

Managing Customer Relationships Strategic Marketing Management

Project Management Methodology electives:Strategic Logistics and Supply Chain Management or International Marketing or Auditing or French for business 4b or Spanish for business 4b or German for business 4b**

IT Project 2 – Implementation

**�Two�electives�must�be�taken�each�semester,�language�is�not�mandatory.

111BusinEss CoursEs

iNtErNatiONaL BuSiNESS cOurSESThe aim of the courses in International business is to provide students with a firm but integrated grounding in business Studies, International Studies and a Foreign Language (French, German or Spanish). There is a significant emphasis on technology and its application in business situations. Opportunities in the workplace or progression up to level 9 Masters and Postgraduate qualifications exists for graduates on any of the International business courses.

Initially ITb will offer the courses bachelor of business in International business (bN017) or bachelor of business (Honours) in International business (bN110) but it should be noted that students who successfully complete year 2 of bN017 and who do not wish to progress to the third year may receive a Higher Certificate award in International business. Students who successfully complete the bachelor of business in International business can progress to the bachelor of business (Honours) in International business.

rECOMMEnDatiOn

The Institute recommends that students spend at least one summer in the country of their language choice or alternatively participate in the Erasmus programme to facilitate the development of their spoken language skills. ITb currently has links with a number of partner colleges in France, Germany and Spain. However students who avail of this option must complete the fourth year of the bachelor of business (Honours) in International business or repeat the third year of bachelor of business in International business at ITb to achieve the award.

CarEEr PrOfiLE

Graduates will possess a range of skills for careers in the national and international marketplace and will be attractive in particular to companies operating in global markets where language and intercultural knowledge and skills are in increasing demand. Graduates will be able to enter employment in a range of functional areas including Accounting and Finance/ Marketing and Sales/Human Resource Management and General Administration. Graduates may also enter business as trainees in specialist areas such as Accounting, Marketing and Human Resource Management where examination exemptions may be obtained from professional bodies.


intErnatiOnaL bUsinEss COUrsEs

CourseProgressionThe following range of full-time courses are on offer in the area of International business:




BN017 BN411

Bachelor of Business in International Business Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business


OR


NFQLevel:8


BN110

Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business


113BusinEss CoursEs

BN017Bachelor of Business in International Business

Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN017






TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN411 bachelor of business (Honours) in International business

COUrsE COntEnt

The course will cover Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 subject areas as listed on pages 115-116.

BN017BachelorofBusinessinInternationalBusiness–Year1,

Year2,andYear3

BN411BachelorofBusiness(Honours)inInternational

Business–Year4


BN110Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business

Duration: 4 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 8

CourseCode: bN110




LeavingCertificateEntryRequirements:A pass in six subjects with two higher C3 grades and four ordinary D3 grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation level Mathematics at Grade b2 or higher counts as a subject. A Grade E in Mathematics at higher level counts as a subject towards the six passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.

FETACEntryRequirements:Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression include business Studies (bbSXX), Administration (bbSAX), Marketing (bMXXX), Information Processing (bIPXX), ebusiness (bEbXX), business and Secretarial Studies (bbSSX), Applied Languages and business (bALbX) International Teleservices (bITSX) or International Trade (bbSIT)

COUrsE COntEnt


BN110BachelorofBusiness(Honours)in

InternationalBusiness–Year1,Year2,Year3andYear4

115BusinEss CoursEs

COUrsE COntEnt

The bachelor of business in International business courses will cover the following subject areas:

YeAR1 YeAR2



Accounting 1 Financial Accounting

Economics 1 Electronic Commerce

business Administration Marketing Principles 1

business Information Systems European Studies

business Mathematics and Statistics 1 elective1:French for business 2a or German for business 2a or Spanish for business 2a**elective:French PLC 1a

or French Ab-Initio 1a or Spanish Ab-Initio 1a or Spanish PLC 1a or German Ab-Initio 1a or German PLC 1a or English for Academic Purposes 1*

elective2:French Language, Culture and Society 2a or German Language, Culture and Society 2a or Spanish Language, Culture and Society 2a**

elective3:English for business Purposes 1 and Traditional Irish Culture and Society


Accounting 2 Management Accounting

Economics 2 Information Management

business Management International Economic and Public Policy

business Communications Marketing Principles 2

business Mathematics and Statistics 2 elective1:French for business 2b or German for business 2b or Spanish for business 2b**elective:French PLC 1b

or French Ab-Initio 1bor Spanish Ab-Initio 1b or Spanish PLC 1b or German Ab-Initio 1b or German PLC 1b or English for Academic Purposes 2*

elective2:French Language, Culture and Society 2b or German Language, Culture and Society 2b or Spanish Language, Culture and Society 2b**

elective3:English for business Purposes 2 and Contemporary Irish Culture and Society

*�Where�students�already�have�competence�in�a�language�which�may�be�used�for�international�business,�students�may�choose�to�take�the�English�for�Academic�Purposes�electives�in�Year�1

**�Students�who�have�chosen�a�language�elective�(French,�German,�Spanish)�in�Year�1�must�take�an�elective�from�Elective�1�and�an�elective�from�Elective�2�in�year�2


YeAR3 YeAR4

BN017andBN110Note: Students on Year 3 of these programmes have the option of spending Semester 1 and Semester 2 abroad on Erasmus studies or at home

BN110andBN411


Financial Management 1 Strategic Management 1

business Systems Analysis Project Management

Organisational behaviour Financial Information Analysis

Entrepreneurship Strategic Services Marketing

elective1:French for business 3a or German for business 3a or Spanish for business 3a or Intercultural Studies 1

Dissertation Part A

elective2:French PLC 1a or Spanish Ab-Initio 1a or German Ab-Initio 1a or Operations Management***

elective:French for business 4a or German for business 4a or Spanish for business 4a or Strategic business Marketing


business Law Strategic Management 2

Databases for business Strategic Management of Information Systems

Human Resource Management Strategic Marketing Management

International Selling and Sales Management Dissertation Part b

elective1:French for business 3b or German for business 3b or Spanish for business 3b or Intercultural Studies 2

elective:Strategic Logistics and Supply Chain Management or International business Marketing or French for business 4b or German for business 4b or Spanish for business 4b

elective2:French PLC 1b or Spanish Ab-Initio 1b or German Ab-Initio 1b or Enterprise Development***

Two�modules�must�be�selected�from�semester�2�

***�Students�on�the�English�language�speaking�stream�must�choose�one��module�from�Elective�1�&�2�in�Semester�1�and�Semester�2�

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bUsinEss COUrsEs – COMMOn EntrY

CourseProgressionThe following range of full-time courses are on offer in the area of business – Common Entry:

BACHeLOROFBUSINeSS

NFQLevel:7


BN016

Bachelor of Business (Common Entry with Award options: Business or Business with Information Technology or International Business or Accounting and Finance)

Year1 Year2 Year3

OR


NFQLevel:8


BN109

Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Common Entry with Award Options: Business or Business with Information Technology or International Business or Accounting and Finance)



BN016Bachelor of Business – Common Entry

Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:bachelor of business or bachelor of business in Information Technology or bachelor of business in International business or bachelor of business in Accounting and Finance

NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN016






TransferatCommencementoftheCourse:Year 1 of the bachelor of business (bN014) or Year 1 of the bachelor of business in Information Technology (bN010) or Year 1 of the bachelor of business in International business (bN017)

ProgressionLinkage:After successfully completing 3 years students will have the option to complete the fourth year of their chosen stream to achieve a bachelor of business (Honours)

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sPECiaL rEGULatiOns

1. Students who apply for this course will be offered a choice of three streams at the commencement of first year. Students can opt for Year 1 of the bachelor of business (bN014) or Year 1 of the bachelor of business in Information Technology (bN010) or Year 1 of the bachelor of business in International business (bN017). This choice will be made at the beginning of first year.

2. Depending on the choice of stream taken in first year, students opting for the Language Electives in first year will have a choice of the International business stream (bN017) or the General business stream (bN014) in second and subsequent years).

3. Depending on the choice of stream taken in first year students opting for the Information Technology Electives in first year will have a choice of the business and Information Technology stream (bN010) or the General business stream (bN014) in second and subsequent years).

4. The Accounting and Finance stream will only be available at the commencement of Year 3 but to undertake this particular stream, students must undertake the General business Stream (bN014) in Year 1 and Year 2.

BN016BachelorofBusiness(CommonEntrywithAwardOptions:Business,BusinesswithInformationTechnology,InternationalBusinessorAccountingandFinance)

BachelorofBusiness(BN014)–

Year3

BachelorofBusinessinInformationTechnology(BN010)–Year2and

Year3

BachelorofBusinessin

InternationalBusiness(BN017)–Year2and

Year3

BachelorofBusinessinAccounting

andFinance(BN307)–

Year3

BachelorofBusiness(BN014)–Year2and

Year3

BachelorofBusiness(BN014)–Year2and

Year3

BachelorofBusiness(BN014)–Year1

Seepage107

BachelorofBusinessinInformationTechnology(BN010)–Year1

Seepage107

BachelorofBusinessinInternationalBusiness(BN017)–Year1

Seepage113


OR

OR OR


BN109Bachelor of Business (Honours) – Common Entry

Duration: 4 years

AwardingBody: ITb

AwardTitle:bachelor of business (Honours) or bachelor of business (Honours) in Information Technology or bachelor of business (Honours) in International business or bachelor of business (Honours) in Accounting and Finance

NFQLevel: 8

CourseCode: bN109





FETACEntryRequirements:Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression include business Studies (bbSXX), Administration (bbSAX), Marketing (bMXXX), Information Processing (bIPXX), ebusiness (bEbXX), business and Secretarial Studies (bbSSX), Applied Languages and business (bALbX) International Teleservices (bITSX), Information Technology (CITXX), Networks and Software Systems (CNSSX) or Language and European Studies (ELESX)

TransferatCommencementoftheCourse:Year 1 of the bachelor of business (Honours) (bN101) or Year 1 of the bachelor of business (Honours) in Information Technology (bN103) or Year 1 of the bachelor of business Honours in International business (bN110)

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SPeCIALReGULATIONS1. Students who apply for this course

will be offered a choice of three streams at the commencement of first year. Students can opt for Year 1 of the bachelor of business (Honours) (bN101) or Year 1 of the bachelor of business (Honours) in Information Technology (bN103) or Year 1 of the bachelor of business (Honours) in International business (bN110).

2. Depending on the choice of stream taken in first year, students opting for language electives in first year will have a choice of the International business stream (bN110) or the General business stream (bN101) in second and subsequent years).

3. Depending on the choice of stream taken in first year students options for the Information Technology Electives in first year will have a choice of the business and Information Technology stream (bN103) or the General business stream (bN101) in second and subsequent years).

4. The Accounting and Finance stream will only be available at the commencement of Year 3 but to undertake this particular stream, students must undertake the General business Stream (bN101) in Year 1 and Year 2.

BachelorofBusiness(Honours)(BN101)–Year3and

Year4

BachelorofBusiness

(Honours)inInformationTechnology(BN103)–

Year2,Year3andYear4

BachelorofBusiness

(Honours)inInternational

Business(BN110)–

Year2,Year3andYear4

BachelorofBusiness

(Honours)inAccountingandFinance

(BN307)–Year3and

(BN414)Year4

BachelorofBusiness(Honours)(BN101)–

Year2,Year3andYear4

BachelorofBusiness(Honours)(BN101)–

Year2,Year3andYear4

BN109BachelorofBusiness(Honours)(CommonEntrywithAwardOptions:Business,BusinesswithInformationTechnology,InternationalBusinessorAccountingandFinance)

BachelorofBusiness(Honours)(BN101)–Year1

Seepage103

BachelorofBusiness(Honours)inInformationTechnology

(BN103)–Year1Seepage108

BachelorofBusiness(Honours)inInternationalBusiness

(BN110)–Year1Seepage114


OR

OR OR


SPOrtS maNagEmENt aND cOacHiNgWHATISSPORTSMANAGeMeNTANDCOACHING?Courses in Sports Management and Coaching will provide students with a comprehensive sports academic programme in sports, sport science and business, enabling graduates to operate in a Sports Management and Coaching environment.

CAReeROPPORTUNITIeSGraduates from this course may be able to gain employment in the following areas:• Management in commercial leisure

enterprises.• Management of public leisure and

sporting enterprises. • Management in national governing

bodies.• Management of field sport clubs.• Careers in local authorities.• Sports development officers.• Games promotion officers.• Coaching officers.• High performance coaching positions

with academics.• Speed coaches.• Conditioning specialists.• Olympic lift training coaches.• Personal coaching enterprise.

GARDACLeARANCeTo ensure the protection of the public, and to justify public trust and confidence, the Institute is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake specific parts of the programmes. Without satisfactory Garda clearance, students will be unable to complete the programme or receive an award. All places on the course are provisional and subject to the student obtaining satisfactory Garda vetting from the Central Garda Vetting Unit. The current legal minimum age for application for sole application for Garda vetting is 18 years of age. In the event of an applicant being between 16 and 18 years of age, written consent is also required from a parent or guardian. Each student will be advised of the standard process by college staff during year 1 of the course.

In addition to Garda vetting a medical assessment and provision of personal references may be required in regard to suitability for placement.

SPeCIALReQUIReMeNTSAll prospective students must be aware that the course content requires a high degree of physical capability due to high activity content.

It is also a requirement that each student obtains a valid First Aid Certificate within three months of commencement of the course and this must remain valid for the duration of the student’s participation on the course.

SPORTINGPROWeSSPROGRAMMeIn developing the new suite of sports management courses, ITb wishes to provide an opportunity to students who display particular sporting prowess to participate on this course. It is planned to reserve up to 10% of available places for such students. Students must apply to CAO in the usual manner and then make a separate application to ITb via the relevant sporting body, i.e., national or regional body. Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements for the course but there will be up to 50 points available at interview which will be added to the applicants Leaving Certificate or FETAC points total. Offers of places to successful applicants will be made by the CAO in the normal way. Application forms are available on the ITb website (www.itb.ie) and must be submitted by 1st March.

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COUrsE PrOGrEssiOn

The following range of full-time courses are on offer in the area of Sports Management and Coaching:




BN020 BN412

Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and Coaching Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sports Management and Coaching


OR


NFQLevel:8


BN111

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sports Management and Coaching


A group of Sports Management and Coaching students and staff headed off for 2 weeks in May 2011 to Kilimanjaro

in Tanzania where they spent their time painting an orphanage, building

netball and volleyball courts along with time spent coaching in various schools,

youth centres and juvenile prisons.


BN020Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and Coaching

Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN020






TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN412 bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sports Management and Coaching

COUrsE COntEnt


BN020BachelorofArtsinSportsManagementandCoaching–

Year1,Year2andYear3

BN412BachelorofArts(Honours)inSportsManagementand

Coaching–Year4

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BN111Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sports Management and Coaching

Duration: 4 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 8

CourseCode: bN111





FETACEntryRequirements:Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The courses considered as cognate areas for progression include business and Secretarial Studies (bbSXX), Administration (bbSAX), business Studies (bbSXX), ebusiness (bEbXX), Information Processing (bIPXX), Marketing (bMXXX) Outdoor Recreation (DOREC), Sports and Recreation (DSRXX), Applied Language and business (bALbX) International Teleservices (bITSX), Administration (bAXXX), business (bbMSX), Management (bMANX) or Community and Health Services (DCHSX)

COUrsE COntEnt


BN111BachelorofArts(Honours)inSportsManagementand

Coaching–Year1,Year2,Year3andYear4


COUrsE COntEnt

The Sports Management and Coaching courses will cover the following subject areas:

YeAR1 YeAR2



Coaching Theory and Practice 1 Coaching and Exercise Psychology 1

Fundamental and Function Movement 1 Speed and Agility 1

Physiology, Anatomy, Aquatics 1 Exercise Physiology 1

business Administration Sports Marketing 1

Accounting 1 Regulatory Environment

business Information Systems Electronic Commerce


Coaching Children Coaching and Exercise Psychology 2

Fundamental and Functional Movement 2 Programme Development and Exercise Progression

Physiology, Anatomy, Aquatics 2 Exercise Physiology 2

business Management Sports Marketing 2

Accounting 2 Management Accounting

business Communications Information Management

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YeAR3 YeAR4



Coaching Special Populations Contemporary Coaching Theory and Practice Literature Review

Plyometrics and Olympic Lifts 1 Applied Exercise Physiology

Nutrition Elite Coaching

Sports Club Operations Management Sports and Leisure Event Management

Professional Skills and Life Coaching Strategic Planning

Selling and Sales Management Elite Sports Development


Personal Training Power Strength Speed Coaching

Periodisation and Olympic Lifts 2 Adapted Physical Activity

Performance Analysis Skills Acquisition

Human Resource Management Practicum in Sports and Leisure Event Management

Financial Management Sport Facilities Design Concepts and Management

Enterprise Development Sports Participation Development

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Shane mcmanus

aPPLiED sOCiaL CarE

“i attended an open day at itb and was impressed with the homely atmosphere and enthusiasm of the lecturers, particularly when one followed up to see how i was getting on. in lectures, we are encouraged to question anything we may have issue with. this will be invaluable to me as i deal with difficult situations in my career. the practical experience is invaluable and i’ve grown emotionally because of it. Work placements – three-month blocks in very real situations – have enabled me to experience firsthand the real challenges that face frontline workers.”


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HumaNity cOurSES aPPLiED SOciaL StuDiES iN SOciaL carE cOurSES

What is sOCiaL stUDiEs?

Courses in Applied Social Studies prepare students for a profession of care, protection, welfare and advocacy for the most deprived and vulnerable members of society. Social Care involves working with children, adolescents, families and the elderly who may need professional help in order to function at the optimum level emotionally, intellectually and socially. A Social Care qualification is distinct from a qualification in Social Work in that Social Carers are the professionals who essentially provide care to the service user whereas social workers may be more adversarial or representative of service users’ needs and concerns. Social Care is carried out in residential centres, day centres, and in the community. The qualified carer has identified service users’ needs and learned to use relevant knowledge, skills and techniques that allow for a more effective and expanded understanding of the relationship between the service user, the family, society and the Social Care worker.

WOrk PLaCEMEnt

As part of the course content, each student is required to successfully complete work placements in Year 2 and Year 3 of the Social Care course. In order to commence work placement, each

student must undergo the ITb Garda vetting process. To ensure the protection of the public, and to justify public trust and confidence, the Institute is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake specific parts of the programmes. Without satisfactory Garda clearance, students will be unable to complete the work placement and thus will not be able to complete the programme or receive an award. All places on the social care course are provisional and subject to the student obtaining satisfactory Garda vetting from the Central Garda Vetting Unit. The current legal minimum age for sole application for Garda vetting is 18 years of age. In the event of an applicant being between 16 and 18 years of age, written consent is also required from a parent or guardian.



Graduates will find career opportunities as Social Care Workers, Leaders and Managers and will work with children, adolescents, people with learning or physical disabilities, people who are homeless, people with alcohol or drug dependency, families, the aged, asylum seekers or refugees. Work is usually carried out in residential centres, day centres and in the community.


COUrsE PrOGrEssiOn

The following range of full-time courses are on offer in the area of Social Studies:




BN011 BN409

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care


OR


NFQLevel:8


BN107

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care


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BN011Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN011






TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN409 bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

COUrsE COntEnt


BN011BachelorofArtsinAppliedSocialStudiesinSocialCare–

Year1,Year2andYear3

BN409BachelorofArts(Honours)inAppliedSocialStudiesin

SocialCare–Year4


BN107Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

Duration: 4 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 8

CourseCode: bN107





FETACEntryRequirements:Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The following courses are considered as cognate areas for progression – Childcare (DCHSC), Community and Health Services (DCHSX), Community Care (DCHCC), Nursing Studies (DCHSN), Supervision in Childcare (DCXXX)

COUrsE COntEnt


BN107BachelorofArts(Honours)inAppliedSocialStudiesin

SocialCare–Year1,Year2,Year3andYear4

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YeAR1 YeAR2


Semester 1 Placement 1

Fundamentals of Psychology Social Psychology

Fundamentals of Sociology Social Administration and Social Policy

Computer Applications Communications Structures and Techniques

Group Dynamics and Development Group Development and Structure

Health and Wellbeing Placement Preparation and Reflection

Applied Social Studies – Context Applied Social Studies – Professional Practice 1

Semester 2 Legal Studies

Developmental Psychology

Social Practice in Irish Society

Fundamentals of Communications

Health Promotion

Applied Social Studies – Provision

Recreation and Creative Studies


YeAR3 YeAR4


Applied Psychology Semester 1

Sociology and the Family Challenging behaviour in the Social Care Sector 1

Research Methods and Practice Advanced Research Methods and Practice 1

Personal and Professional Development Management in Social Care Practice 1

Applied Social Studies – Professional Practice 2 Professional Social Care, Supervision and Development 1

Legal Studies – Application electives:– Successful Ageing and Social Care Practice – Diversity and Intercultural Competence – Social Care and Partnership in the Community – Issues and Practice in the Disability Sector**Two�Electives�must�be�selected�from�Semester�1

Placement 2

Semester 2

Challenging behaviour in the Social Care Sector 2

Advanced Research Methods and Practice 2

Management in Social Care Practice 2

Professional Social Care, Supervision and Development 2

electives:– Child Protection Practice and Policy– Contemporary Policy and Practice Issues in Mental Health– Principles and Practice of Social Inclusion and Advocacy****Two�Electives�must�be�selected�from�Semester�2

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SOciaL aND cOmmuNity DEvELOPmENt

What is sOCiaL anD COMMUnitY DEVELOPMEnt?

This programme will be of interest to those who wish to study a range of social science subjects applied to community development and social policy analysis in a modern context and who wish to undertake a career in community development or in policy and social research.

Using an interdisciplinary approach, students will engage in a detailed knowledge of current social and community issues to assist organisations and agencies towards positive social change and development. Students will examine various layers of services and social functioning within the community and will develop a critical awareness of the social environment and cultural practices. Perspectives on human behaviour, social justice and community empowerment will be explored at a depth that will enable students to influence the role of and effects on individuals and groups in society and gain competences to operate in a professional manner.

During the first two years of the course, students take modules such as sociology, psychology, health and well-being, cultural competence,

communication, community studies, addiction studies, group dynamics, anthropology and personal development and creative practice. During the third and subsequent year, students will further their understanding of social and community development by choosing between two strands of study… Social and Cultural Development or Psychology and Community Health.

GarDa CLEaranCE

In addition to the choices above, students will complete a professional project practice in year 2 and year 3 that will allow them to use diagnostic skills and identify models and programmes that can implement change within the community.

These professional project practices will require each student to undergo the ITb Garda Vetting Process. To ensure the protection of the public and to justify public trust and confidence, the Institute is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake specific parts of the programme. Without satisfactory Garda clearance, students will be unable to complete the project practice and thus will not be able to complete the programme or receive an award. All places on the social and community development courses are provisional and subject to the student obtaining satisfactory Garda Vetting from the Central Garda Vetting Unit. The current

legal minimum age for sole application for Garda Vetting is 18 years of age. In the event of an applicant being between 16 and 18 years of age, written consent is also required from a parent or guardian.

In addition to Garda Vetting, a medical assessment and provision of personal references may be required in regard to suitability for the professional project

practice.


Graduates of these courses may seek employment in different areas of social and community work such as civic leaders, local government advisors, councillors or community programme co-ordinators. Graduates may also be employed in a variety of sectors working with youth, marginalised or disadvantaged groups, ethnic minorities, social enterprises and health promotion. On completion of this programme graduates may gain employment in voluntary, statutory and private sector organisations or work with various charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) at national or international levels.


COUrsE PrOGrEssiOn

The following range of full-time courses are on offer in the area of Social and Community Development:




BN025 BN415

Bachelor of Arts in Social and Community Development

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social and Community Development


OR


NFQLevel:8


BN115

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social and Community Development


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BN025Bachelor of Arts in Social and Community Development

Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN025






TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN415 bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social and Community Development

COUrsE COntEnt


BN025BachelorofArtsinSocialandCommunityDevelopment–

Year1,Year2andYear3

BN415BachelorofArts(Honours)inSocialandCommunity

Development–Year4

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BN115Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social and Community Development

Duration: 4 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 8

CourseCode: bN115





FETACEntryRequirements:Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The following courses are considered as cognate areas for progression – Childcare (DCHSC) Community and Health Services (DCHSX), Community Care (DCHCC), Nursing Studies (DCHSN), Supervision in Childcare (DCXXX), Applied Social Studies (EASXX) or Youth Work (EYXXX)

COUrsE COntEnt


BN115BachelorofArts(Honours)inSocialandCommunity

Development–Year1,Year2,Year3andYear4


COUrsE COntEnt

The Social and Community Development Courses will cover the following subject areas:

YeAR1 YeAR2



Fundamentals of Sociology Modern Social Life and Practice in Irish Society

Fundamentals of Psychology Social Psychology 1

Health and Well being Effective Communication Skills

Introduction to Cultural Competence Irish Law

Introduction to Community Studies Introduction to Youth Work

Communication and the Learning Environment elective:Management of Health Promotion and Change or Anthropological Perspectives: Community and Society or Psychology of Addiction or Issues in Applied Linguistics in 21st Century Ireland*


Irish Culture and Society Principles of Human Rights

Social Administration and Social Policy Social Psychology 2

Developmental Psychology Issues of Equality in Community Health and Development

Introduction to Substance Misuse Professional Practice Project 1

Group Dynamics and Development Community Development and Participation: Urban and Rural PerspectivesIntroduction to Creative Studies

elective:Politics and Government in Ireland or Cultural Contexts of Substance Misuse or European Culture and Societyor Communication Structures and Techniques**One�Elective�must�be�selected�from�Semester�1�and�from�Semester�2

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YeAR3

BN025andBN115


StrandA–SocialandCulturalDevelopment StrandB–PsychologyandCommunityHealth

Research Methods and Practice 1 Abnormal Psychology 1

Language, Culture and Identify Formation Approaches to Addiction Treatment

Citizenship and Local Partnership in the Community Research Methods and Practice 1

Diversity in the Workplace: Voluntary and Community Sector Language, Culture and Identify Formation

electives:Crime and Society: Community Participation and Perception or Media as a Social Institution or Cultural Influence on Comparative Religion or Creative Group Facilitation**Two�electives�must�be�selected�from�Semester�1

electives:Responding to Challenging behaviour or Psychological Perspectives of Crime in the Community or Contemporary Policy and Practice in the Community Mental Health or Creative Group Facilitation**Two�electives�must�be�selected�from�Semester�1


Social and Cultural Mediation Abnormal Psychology 2

Research Methods and Practice 2 Models of Health Promotion: Community Policy and Practice

Professional Practice Project 2 Research Methods and Practice 2

electives: Drug Prevention Strategies or Employment Law or Diversity and Equality: Legislation, Policy and Practice or Creative Personal Development**Two�electives�must�be�selected�from�Semester�2

Professional Project Practice 2

electives: Social and Cultural Mediation or Drug Prevention Strategies or Creative Personal Development**Two�Electives�must�be�selected�from�Semester�2�


Kathleen murray

sOCiaL & COMMUnitY DEVELOPMEnt

“after being made redundant from an admin and accounts job, i wanted a career change. i did a plc course in applied social studies and applied for the course at itb. the college is ideal for my commute from Meath.

i was nervous about being a mature student, but soon realised nobody cared and there are many other mature students on campus. itb is a brilliant place to study and i would say to any mature person thinking of applying: Don’t wait any longer. if i can do it, anyone can.”

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YeAR4

BN115andBN415


StrandA–SocialandCulturalDevelopment StrandB–PsychologyandCommunityHealth

Establishing Community based Projects Establishing Community based Projects

Race, Racism and Ethnicity Applied Psychology 1

Advanced Research Methods Practice 1 Health Psychology

Management Skills Advanced Research Methods Practice 1

electives:Positive Ageing or Sociology of the Environment or Child Protection, Practice and Policy or Consumerism, Leisure and Popular Culture**Two�Electives�must�be�selected�from�Semester�1

Management Skills

electives:Ethics and Decision Making in the Workplace or Child Protection: Policy and Practice or Positive Ageing**One�Elective�must�be�selected�from�Semester�1


Sociology of Education Applied Psychology 2

Community Participation: Social Control, Power and Conflict Community Participation: Social Control, Power and Conflict

The Community Identity and Socio Linguistics Advanced Theories and Techniques in Addiction Treatment

Dissertation Dissertation

electives: Family Law or Youth Justice or Principles and Practices of Social Inclusion and Advocacy or Contemporary Youth Culture**One�Elective�must�be�selected�from�Semester�2

electives: Principles and Practice of Social Inclusion and Advocacy or The business of Health Promotion or The Community Identity and Socio Linguistics**One�Elective�must�be�selected�from�Semester�2


EarLy cHiLDHOOD carE aND EDucatiON

What is EarLY ChiLDhOOD CarE anD EDUCatiOn?

This programme will be of interest to school leavers and mature students wishing to gain qualifications in the area of Early Childhood Care and Education. The course will be of interest to those wishing to work in a variety of childcare contexts, those already working in the childcare sector who wish to obtain academic qualifications in the area, and those who already have some qualifications in childcare and now wish to transfer to a Degree programme. Its overall aim is to produce competent and skilled early childhood professionals. In this regard, the programme takes account of the progressive nature of professional development and facilitates this progression through a structured interaction between theory and practice. The programme is underpinned by policy documents such as the Workforce Development Plan and the Model Framework for Education Training and Professional Development in the Early Childhood Care and Education Sector, the NCCA Early Childhood Curriculum Framework (Aistear), the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education (Siolta) as well as the Child Care (Pre-School Services) Regulations.

The programme aims to provide students with knowledge and skills in the core areas of Child Development, Education and Play, Social Environment, Health Hygiene Nutrition and Safety, Personal and Professional Development, and Communications Management and Administration. An integrated approach will be taken to the development of knowledge so that learners become aware of the interconnectivity of the various disciplines.

The programme comprises taught academic modules, practical and creative modules, and two work placements designed to give the learner the opportunity to gain experience in different areas of childcare and education. The first two years of the programme will focus on the core areas of child development, early learning, child health and health promotion, and child-centred practice. In addition students will study the use of art, music, drama and PE with young children as well as aspects of sociology and social policy. The third year of the programme will include modules on professional practices in childcare and education, group facilitation for young children, law, running your own business and research methods for the early years. In the fourth year of the programme, as well as building on the core areas of the previous years, there is an opportunity to specialise in areas such as curriculum design, intervention and management

of challenging behaviour, and business management. A key component of the final year is a project which aims to bring together the theory and practice of the programme in an integrated manner.

WOrk PLaCEMEnt

As part of the course content, each student is required to successfully complete work placements in Year 2 and Year 3 of the course. In order to commence work placement, each student must undergo the ITb Garda vetting process. To ensure the protection of the public, and to justify public trust and confidence, the Institute is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake specific parts of the programmes. Without satisfactory Garda clearance, students will be unable to complete the work placement and thus will not be able to complete the programme or receive an award. All places on the early childhood care and education courses are provisional and subject to the student obtaining satisfactory Garda vetting from the Central Garda Vetting Unit. The current legal minimum age for sole application for Garda vetting is 18 years of age. In the event of an applicant being between 16 and 18 years of age, written consent is also required from a parent or guardian.

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On completion of this programme, graduates will have the knowledge skills and competences to practice as early childhood professionals in a number of settings such as crèches, nurseries, playgroups, pre-schools, primary schools and breakfast / homework clubs. They would also be able to practice in more specialist areas such as special needs services or early intervention projects. Graduates may be employed in the public, private or voluntary sectors.

COUrsE PrOGrEssiOn

The following range of full-time courses are on offer in the area of Early Childhood Care and Education:




BN030BN418*

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Education

*Planned�for�2013


OR


NFQLevel:8


BN118

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Education


ITB is the only third level college in Dublin offering both a level 7 and level 8 degree in Early Childhood Care

and Education.


Debbie mcKenna

EarLY ChiLDhOOD CarE & EDUCatiOn baChELOr Of arts DEGrEE

“this degree is relatively new in ireland and itb is one of only a few colleges offering it. small classes mean lecturers are hands-on and helpful. i can approach a lecturer anytime outside of class if i have a question.

i don’t know how i survived without Moodle in previous colleges. i can access all the year’s class notes at any time and upload assignments from anywhere. and because the class is so small we set up a facebook Group where we exchange views and advice when we are not at college.”

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BN030Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care

Duration: 3 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 7

CourseCode: bN030






TransferandProgressionLinkage:bN418 bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Education

COUrsE COntEnt


BN030BachelorofArtsinEarlyChildhoodCareandEducation–

Year1,Year2andYear3

BN418BachelorofArts(Honours)inEarlyChildhoodCareand

Education–Year4**Planned for 2013


BN118Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Education

Duration: 4 years

AwardingBody: ITb


NFQLevel: 8

CourseCode: bN118





FETACEntryRequirements:Any full Level 5 or 6 award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least 3 modules. The following courses are considered as cognate areas for progression – Childcare (DCHSC) Community and Health Services (DCHSX), Community Care (DCHCC), Nursing Studies (DCHSN), Supervision in Childcare (DCXXX), Applied Social Studies (EASXX) or Youth Work (EYXXX)

COUrsE COntEnt


BN118BachelorofArts(Honours)inEarlyChildhoodCareand

Education–Year1,Year2,Year3andYear4

YeAR1 YeAR2



Child Development 1 Placement 1

Introduction to Drama and Movement Placement Project 1

Sociology of Childhood

Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years

Introduction to Child Centred Practice

Communications and Personal Development


Child Development 2 Psychology and Learning in Early Childhood

Introduction to Art and Music Curriculum Development 1

Social Institutions and the Early Years Childhood and Social Policy

Health and Safety in the Early Years Promoting Health in the Early Years

Early Learning Child Centred Practice and Policy

Group and Team Dynamics in the Childcare Sector Physical Education for Young Children

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YeAR3 YeAR4



Placement 2 Applied Child Psychology

Placement Project 2 Curriculum Development 2

Family Studies

Child Protection: Policy and Practice in Early Childhood Services

Preparation for Dissertation

electives: business Management or Creative Inventions for the Personal, Social and Emotional Development of Children


Understanding Second Language Acquisition Challenging behaviour in the Early Years

Creative Group Facilitation for Young Children Comparative Social Policy in ECCE

Legal Studies for Early Childhood Care and Education Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Competence in an Early Learning Environment

Contemporary Professional Practice in Early Child Care and Education

Dissertation

Research Methods for the Early Years electives: Facilitating the Acquisition of English as an Additional Language or Curriculum Design

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

On behalf of ITB, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the compilation of this prospectus. Firstly, thanks to all our students and staff who contributed to, or are featured in the publication. A special word of thanks to Fiona Canning who was responsible for the preparation and editing of the prospectus. Our design team is Language Communications and photography was by

Language and Corporate Photography.

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