Independent Colleges Academic Prospectus 2010

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President’s WelcomeWelcome to Independent Colleges,

a dynamic third level institution, located in

the heart of metropolitan Dublin. We

offer undergraduate, postgraduate

and professional programmes designed

to get you into and to the top of

your chosen career.

By focusing on select disciplines such as law, accountancy, journalism, psychotherapy, business and the arts, Independent Colleges has created a centre of educational excellence within an intimate learning environment. Independent Colleges is a goal focused, career orientated college, supported by Independent News & Media PLC. The company has a long-standing association with education, both domestically and internationally. The college is managed by experienced lecturers and academics who understand the importance of targeted and relevant qualifications. As a student, you are joining an intellectually lively community and you will find this to be an engaging and vibrant place to learn. So, whether you are making the transition from second-level; or battling with the prospect of learning after a hard day’s work or whatever your circumstances, Independent Colleges will be your home from home. We are also committed to delivering programmes in the most convenient way for the learner who cannot attend classes on campus. To this end, our professional programmes are also delivered from regional centres across Ireland in Cork, Limerick, Waterford and Galway and in some instances online. I look forward to welcoming you on campus and like all my colleagues here, I am available to you at any time if I can be of assistance.

Trí dhíriú isteach ar dhisciplíní faoi leith ar nós an Dlí, cuntasaíocht, iriseoireacht, síciteiripe, gnó agus na dána, tá ionad barr feabhais oideachais cruthaithe ag na Coláistí Neamhspleácha, taobh istigh de dhlúththimpeallacht foghlama. Tá an Coláiste Neamhspléach dírithe ar spriocanna agus gairm treoshuite le tacaíocht ó Independent News & Media PLC. Tá caidreamh fadteármach ag an gcomhlacht le hoideachas, go hintíre agus go hidirnáisiúnta. Tá an coláiste faoi bhainistíocht léachtóirí agus lucht léinn a thuigeann an tábhacht a bhaineann le cáilíochtaí spriocdhírithe agus ábhartha. Mar mhic léinn, tá tú ag dul isteach i bpobal le beocht intleachtúil agus áit fhoghlama mealltach agus beoga. Mar sin, más duine tú atá ag aistriú ón meánscoil; nó ag dul i mbun foghlama tar éis lá fhada oibre nó cibé cúinsí ina bhfuil tú, beidh tú sa bhaile sa Choláiste Neamhspleách Táimid tiomanta i dtreo cláracha a chur ar fáil don bhfoghlaimeoir nach féidir leo freastal ar ranganna ar an gcampas. Anuas ar sin, cuirimid ár gcláir proifisiúnta ar fáil ó cheantair for-rochtain ar fud na hÉireann i gCorcaigh, Luimneach agus i nGaillimh agus ar an idirlíon i gcásanna áirithe. Táim ag súil le fáilte a chur romhat ar an gcampas agus ar nós mo chomhghleacaithe ar fad, táim ar fáil duit am ar bith más féidir liom cabhrú leat.

Garret Doyle, CEO Independent Colleges

Why choose Independent Colleges? 2Accreditation 3Library Resources 4The Admissions Office 6Application Process 7School Visits/Liaison 10International Applicants 11Student Life and Student Services 12

Faculty oF lawPostgraduate Law SchoolLLM Comparative Media Law 15MA Dispute Resolution 16Undergraduate Law SchoolLLB (Hons) in Irish Law 18

Professional Law SchoolLaw Society of Ireland – Entrance Examination 20 Preparatory CourseKing’s Inns Entrance Examination Preparatory Course 23New York Bar Programme 25Certificate & Diploma in Professional Legal Studies 26Certificate & Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies 27Law Diplomas (CPD) 60

Faculty oF JournalismPostgraduate Journalism SchoolMA Journalism 30MA Radio & TV Journalism 32

Undergraduate Journalism SchoolBA (Hons) in Journalism 33Diplomas in Journalism 60

Faculty oF artsUndergraduate Arts SchoolBA (Hons) in General Arts 36

Postgraduate Psychotherapy SchoolH Dip in Psychotherapy Studies 38MA Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy 40

Undergraduate Psychotherapy SchoolBA (Hons) in Journalism 41Diplomas in Arts & Psychology 60

Faculty oF BusinessPostgraduate Business SchoolMA Accountancy 44

Undergraduate Business SchoolBachelor of Business Studies (Hons) 45

School of ManagementAdvanced Diploma Event Management 47Diploma Event Management 48Diploma Project Management 50Diploma Public Relations 51Diplomas in Management Skills 60

Faculty oF accountancySchool of Professional AccountancyACCA Dublin (full time) 53ACCA Dublin (part time) 54ACCA Waterford (part time) 55ACCA Cork (part time) 56CPA Dublin & Cork (part time) 58Management Diplomas 60

Diploma programmesEvening Diplomas 60

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Our Commitment to Academic Excellence

The College is committed to providing all students with a rewarding, professional, and career-orientated third level experience.

Faculty members are committed to promoting academic excellence through the delivery of the highest quality teaching, while offering personal support to all learners on an individual basis. Class sizes are limited in order to ensure the classroom dynamic is one where all can contribute to debate and discussion.

About Independent Colleges

Independent Colleges is part of, and supported by, the Independent News & Media plc group. Ideally situated on Dawson Street in the city centre, the College is a minute’s walk from Dublin’s main shopping thoroughfare on Grafton Street, and closely located to the Four Courts and the Houses of Parliament. This location provides a wonderful educational environment for students both before and after lectures.

An Ideal Teaching & Learning Environment

With air conditioning, wireless high speed internet and networking and the latest presentation and video-conferencing facilities, Independent College Dublin provides an ideal teaching and learning environment.

Lecture theatres are purpose built to offer the best in comfort, style and technology

Parking

Independent College Dublin has negotiated a special pre-paid rate with Q-Park car parks (Setanta car park)

Location

Independent Colleges’ main campus is located at 60-63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. This city centre location is within one minute’s walking distance of Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green. We are easily accessible with excellent transport links including the Luas, Bus and Rail.

Why choose Independent Colleges?Independent College Dublin is comprised of a close knit community of inspiring full-time academics and part-time practitioners.

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The Higher Education and Training Awards Council – The Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) was established under the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999. It is the successor to the National Council for Educational Awards (NCEA). HETAC is the qualifications awarding body for third-level education and training institutions outside the university sector.

The University of the West of England – The University of the West of England (UWE) is a modern, growing university in the thriving city of Bristol. UWE is one of Britain’s most popular universities, with more than 30,000 students and 3,000 staff and is the largest provider of higher education in the south west of England. Students come to Bristol UWE from all parts of the UK, as well as a significant and growing number of international students from over 50 countries worldwide. The University offers more than 600 programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and short course levels.

The Honorable Society of King’s Inns – is the oldest institution of legal education in Ireland. It was founded in 1541 during the reign of Henry VIII. When the Four Courts were built in the 1790s, King’s Inns moved to Constitution Hill and the benchers commissioned James Gandon to design their present property.

ACCA – (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants and aims to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. ACCA’s prime focus is on professional values, ethics, and governance, and delivers value-added services through 50 global accountancy partnerships, working closely with multinational and small entities to promote global standards and support. ACCA’s reputation is grounded in over 100 years of providing world-class accounting and finance qualifications.

The Institute of Legal Executives – The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) is the professional body which represents 24,000 trainee and practicing Legal Executives. Its function is to enhance the role and standing of Legal Executives in the legal profession. The Institute has offered unparalleled access to a flexible career in law.

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland – The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA) is one of the main Irish accountancy bodies with in excess of 5,000 members and students. The CPA designation is the most commonly used designation worldwide for professional accountants and the Institute’s qualification enjoys wide international recognition. Its membership operate in Public Practice, Industry, Financial Services and the Public Sector and CPAs work in over 28 countries around the world.

The Institute of Commercial Management – The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) is the leading professional body for Commercial and Business Development Managers and an internationally recognised examining and awarding body for business and management students.

AccreditationIndependent Colleges’ programmes are validated to the highest standards both nationally and internationally.

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Library ResourcesProviding vital resources for academic life, the Joshua Dawson Library greatly extends its text-book and journal collection with full text and abstract online provision. Online resources can be accessed from outside as well as on campus, and training is given in the various databases. Inter-Library loans are available, and professional law students have the facility of re-watching their lec-tures on DVD.

The Joshua Dawson Library

The Joshua Dawson Library is an integral element of the academic experience at Independent Colleges and is furnished with a comprehensive collection of texts, journals and reports supporting the main academic subjects and related disciplines.

Research provision extends far beyond the College walls. As a modern research centre, the Joshua Dawson Library has invested heavily in online resources, carefully chosen to support learning and research.

The suite of subscribed online resources includes:

Westlaw.IE., Firstlaw.IE., Westlaw.UK., LexisNexis, Nexis, PEPS, and Dawson books for access to reading books online.

These resources provide extensive access within the subject areas of law, business, accounting, arts, journalism and psychoanalysis. Training in the use of these databases is provided by library staff at the beginning of each academic year and more informally, on request, throughout the year.

Library staff at the Joshua Dawson are always on hand to provide on-the-spot support in using online resources, sourcing material and general computer and research problems.

The research student at Independent Colleges has access to the resources of Trinity College Dublin and the British Library via the Inter Library Loan service.

The Joshua Dawson Library provides generous computing facilities, with brand new and hi-spec PCs and Apple Macs.

Printing and photocopying facilities are also provided.

The Joshua Dawson Library is furnished in a modern style, with comfortable furniture and a quiet atmosphere conducive to study is maintained. A large study room is connected to the library for the busy times surrounding examinations.

Standard opening hours are from 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday, and 12pm to 6pm on Saturdays.

The Library operates extended opening hours of 12pm to 6pm. The library is also open on Sundays around exam times. Opening hours are indicated on the College network sites.


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Independent Colleges’ Admissions Office deals with applications for all academic programmes to the College. These programmes include:

MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (HETAC – Level 9)•

MA in Journalism (HETAC – Level 9)•

MA in Accountancy•

LLM Comparative Media Law (UWE - Level 9)•

MA Dispute Resolution•

H Dip in Psychotherapy (UWE - Level 9)•

BA (Hons) in Psychotherapeutic Studies •(HETAC – Level 8)

BA (Hons) in Journalism (HETAC – Level 8) •

LLB (Hons) in Irish Law (UWE - Level 8)•

BA (Hons) in General Arts•

BA (Hons) in Business Studies•

Diploma in Legal Studies (ILEX)•

It is our aim to ensure that students applying to the College are dealt with in a professional, courteous and efficient manner. The Admissions Office is happy to offer advice to students who:

are sitting their Leaving Certificate and hope to •continue their studies to third level;

wish to transfer to one of the courses at Independent •Colleges from another institution;

are returning to education as a mature student;•

have queries on any programme offered •by the College;

would like advice on the admissions process.•

In the admissions section information on the following will be outlined:

The application process•

Entry requirements•

Mature applications•

Transfer applications•

Calculation of points•

Tax relief•

Tuition Fees•

Scholarship•

Deferrals•

Schools visits•

International applications•

If you have any further questions, then please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or on +353 1 6351184.

The Admissions Office

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Direct Entry Applications

Applications can be made directly to:The Admissions Office, Independent Colleges,60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.Email: [email protected]: 01 635 1184 Alternatively applications can be made online at www.independentcolleges.ie

CAO Applications

Students under the age of 23 years of age on the 1st of January of the year of entry who wish to apply for IC001 BA (Hons) in Journalism must make that application through the CAO system. The closing date for applications for EU citizens is February 1st. Late applications will be accepted until May 1st and students may fill out a CAO “Change of Mind” form until July 1st. Application forms and copies of the 2010 CAO handbook are available from the College’s Admissions Office or from the CAO directly. More detailed information regarding CAO deadlines and the CAO application process can be obtained by contacting the CAO at:Tower House, Eglinton Street, GalwayPhone: 091 509800, Web: www.cao.ie

Entrance Requirements

Higher education & training Awards Council (HetAC):

Masters Programmes

The entry requirements for Masters degrees as specified by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council stipulate that applicants must have obtained a Level 8 primary degree. Students who have completed a Higher Diploma or an equivalent postgraduate qualification are also eligible to apply for entry onto the Masters degrees. Additional entry requirements specific to certain courses can be found on the relevant programme page.

Higher Diploma The Higher Education and Training Awards Council stipulates that applicants for Higher Diplomas must have obtained a primary degree (or the equivalent amount of work experience in the subject area). Entry requirements specific to certain courses can be found on the relevant programme page in the prospectus.

Undergraduate Honours Degree Programmes:Leaving Certificate – Students applying for any HETAC degree programme at Independent Colleges must have obtained a minimum of grade C3 in at least two higher level papers, together with a minimum of four D3s in ordinary level subjects to include a language. In addition, students applying for the BA (Hons) in Journalism must have achieved a minimum of a C3 in higher level English or History.

A Level/GCSE – Students applying for any HETAC degree programme at Independent Colleges must have obtained a minimum of grade C or higher in at least two A Level papers, together with a minimum of four GCSEs to include Maths and a language.

BTEC – Students applying for any HETAC degree programme at Independent Colleges must have obtained a minimum of a BTEC National Diploma in which four distinctions are required.

University of the West of england (UWe)LL.B (Hons) in Irish LawStudents applying for the LL.B (Hons) in Irish Law must have obtained a minimum of 300 points in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). However mature applicants who are 21 years of age by the 1st of January of the year of entry may be admitted although they do not met these minimum entrance requirements.

How to Apply


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Mature Applicants

Independent Colleges welcomes applications from mature applicants. A mature applicant is one who, when applying for a HETAC undergraduate programme, is 23 years of age by January 1st of the year of entry or, when applying for a programme validated by The University of the West of England (UWE), is 21 years of age by January 1st of the year of entry to the College.

Applicants should attach a brief summary of their past educational and work experience with a copy of relevant documentation to their application form.

Transfer Applications

The College welcomes applications from students holding qualifications from other accredited institutions and universities. In addition, the College welcomes applications from students who are currently studying a relevant programme in another institution and wish to transfer with subject exemptions.

Depending on the nature and duration of their studies, such students may join the second or third year of the College’s honours degree programmes.

Students who wish to transfer to Independent Colleges should return a completed direct entry application form to the College with a photocopy of each subject result and a full course syllabus. The Admissions Office will endeavour to issue a decision regarding transfer within 10 working days of the receipt of the application.

EU Applications and Non-EU Applications

A European Union (EU) Application is one made by a person who is either permanently resident in one of the member-states of the European Union and/orwho will have received full-time second-level education for three of the five years immediately before the date of proposed admission in a member-state of the European Union or in a combination of member-states. All other applications are considered to be Non-European Union (Non-EU) Applications (see INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION section).

Students with Disabilities

Applicants with disabilities wishing to pursue an academic programme at the College are recommended to contact the College in writing with details of the nature and extent of their disability.

Tax Relief

Most courses of two or more years duration have been approved for tax relief. Applicants should note that the qualifying conditions for relief may differ for full and part time students. Relief is granted at the standard rate of tax.

Fees

Independent Colleges is an independent, fee paying third level educational institution. A full list of tuition fees is available on the college website www.independentcolleges.ie or directly from the Admissions Office.

Scholarships

Independent Colleges’ Scholarship Programme is designed for students who wish to pursue a programme of study offered by the College but are unable to do so due to economic or social circumstances. Each faculty offers at least one scholarship per annum.

Undergraduate ScholarshipsThis programme is open to all students applying for full-time undergraduate programmes who are currently attending an approved second level institution or Post Leaving Certificate college.

Postgraduate ScholarshipsIndependent Colleges is delighted to accept postgraduate scholarship applications from any student who has successfully completed a Level 8 honours degree in an approved third level institution. Postgraduate scholarship applications are assessed in terms of merit and, as such, students may be called for interview and/or asked to submit a body of work relating to their course of interest.

For further information on any scholarship offered by Independent Colleges and to receive a scholarship application form, contact the College’s Admissions Office at (01) 6725 058.

Deferrals

Independent Colleges will only grant deferrals on direct entry programmes under exceptional circumstances. If you fall into this category and wish to defer your place, you must make an application in writing to the College’s Admissions Office.

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Calculation of Points

Leaving Certificate Points:

Higher A1 100 A2 90 B1 85 B2 80 B3 75 C1 70 C2 65 C3 60 D1 55 D2 50 D3 45

Ordinary A1 60 A2 50 B1 45 B2 40 B3 35 C1 30 C2 25 C3 20 D1 15 D2 10 D3 5

LCVP Link Modules

Distinction 70

Merit 50

Pass 30

For the purposes of minimum entry requirements, a Pass in the LCVP is equivalent to one Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate subject.

A-Level AVCe (Double Award) A/S LevelA 170 AA 340 A 85B 140 AB 310 B 70 C 100 BB 280 C 50D 70 BC 240 D 35E 40 CC 200 E 20 CD 170 DD 140 DE 110 EE 80

GnVQ GCSeDistinction 340 A 45Merit 280 B 30Pass 200 C 15

Leaving Certificate Applied Programme (LCAP)

The College does not recognise LCA subjects as meeting its minimum entry requirements. If combined with a FETAC Level 5 applicants may apply for any undergraduate course in the College.

FetAC Level 5

Independent Colleges will accept applications onto relevant Level 8 Honours Degree programmes from any student holding a FETAC level 5 qualification where a minimum of 3 distinctions have been obtained as part of their FETAC award.

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Visits to Schools

The Schools Liaison Officer is available to visit your school to speak to students on a number of different areas including college courses, study techniques, completing application forms and the application process. If you require a talk on a specific course area, our faculty staff are happy to oblige. To book your school visit, please contact the College’s School Liaison Officer at 01 672 5058.

‘Taster’ Sessions

These sessions are designed to give students the opportunity to experience a college lecture in their course or area of interest. These unique sessions can be organised with a current class to allow perspective students experience the classroom, this is available to both individuals and groups. For further information on organising a taster session, please contact the College’s School Liaison Officer at 01 672 5058.

College Tours

Students are welcome to visit Independent Colleges at anytime and we are happy to facilitate any enquiries you may have during your visit. For large groups, it is advisable to book your tour in advance so that the College can organise it at a time when lecture theatres, computer labs etc are free. To book your college tour, please contact the College’s School Liaison Officer at 01 672 5058.

Open Days/Evenings

The College holds a number of Open Days and Evenings throughout the year. Please visit www.independentcolleges.ie or www.qualifax.ie for a list of dates and times.

Schools Visits/LiaisonStudents are welcome to visit Independent Colleges at anytime and we are more than happy to facilitate any enquiries you may have during your visit.

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International ApplicantsProgrammes at Independent Colleges are open to international students from all over the world.

The College offers many programmes that will be of interest to international students who would like to study in Ireland from abroad including undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Arts, Law, Journalism, Accountancy, Psychotherapy and Business. A full list of programmes open to students is available on page six.

An International applicant is one who:

• isnotpermanentlyresidentinoneofthemember-states of the European Union, and

• hasnotreceivedfull-timesecond-leveleducationfor three of the five years immediately before the date of proposed admission in a member-state of the European Union or in a combination of member-states.

The College offers a foundation programme for international students who do not meet the specified entry criteria for its undergraduate degree programmes. Detailed information on this programme is available from the Admissions Office

In order to apply for your desired programme, please complete an International Application Form and return it, with the appropriate supporting documentation, to:

The Admissions Office, Independent Colleges, 60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.Phone: + 353 1 635 1184Fax: + 353 1 635 [email protected]

Required Supporting Documentation

Original or certified copy of birth certificate •or passport.

Original or certified copy of residence permit* •(*only if you are resident in an EU state).

Original or certified copy of school leaving •examination certificate OR high school transcripts – including forecast results if final results are not available.

Original or certified copy of full academic • transcript(s) of any third level studies and the proof of the final degree.

Original or certified copy of IELTS or TOEFL score •for applicants whose first language is not English.

Original or certified copy of the official translation •to English.

If you are unable to provide any of the documentation listed above at the time of application, please attach a note advising us when you expect to be in a position to forward it. Outstanding documentation should be forwarded to the Admissions Office immediately.

Please note: provisional offers will be sent to successful applicants who have not yet completed their studies. This is not an official offer and as such is not acceptable for visa purposes.

English Language Requirements

All applicants whose first language is not English may be required to sit either an IELTS or TOEFL test.

Special Requirements

Journalism: Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio.

Psychotherapy: Applicants may be required to undergo an interview.

Closing Dates

The normal closing date for receipt of applications is one month prior to the beginning of term. Please note: late applications may be accepted if the programme is still open and there is adequate time to organise a student visa.

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Academic Induction

Attending college for the first time can be an exciting prospect. However, many also find the prospect of moving from second level to a third level institution can be a daunting experience. At Independent College Dublin we want to ensure that this transition is as painless as possible. For this reason, we organise student induction before the commencement of each undergraduate programme. This allows all students the opportunity to meet their Head of Faculty Manager, Course Coordinator and their fellow students.

Academic Support

Each academic programme has a dedicated staff member who deals with any academic issues which students may encounter.

Career Advice

This service is available to all second and third year degree students to assist them in planning the next steps in their careers.

Computing Services

Access to services such as Moodle, online resources and journals, wireless internet access, and online storage are provided on a complimentary basis to all registered students.

International Student Services

Specific services are available for international students before they travel to Ireland and, post entry, in order to assist with their transition to Ireland.

Student Welfare

Our student services section offers advice and support to all students in the College.

Whether it is concerns about examinations, assignments, accommodation or finances, the Student Services Officer is available to help with your concerns. However, if you require additional assistance and wish to speak to the College Counsellor, you will be provided with a referral. This service is free and completely confidential.

Student & Campus Life

Whether you are looking for sports and fitness, student organisations, local night life or student activities, Independent College Dublin offers you great resources and access to the finest facilities.

If a quiet place to study or read a book is more your style, the Joshua Dawson Library is the perfect place to do it. In addition, The College has organised significant discounts with a number of fitness centres close to the College.

Student Discounts

Students of Independent College Dublin can now avail of student discounts from the following establishments: Lemon, The Farm, Reader’s Café and Waterstones. Further details are available in our Student Handbook.

Student Life and Student ServicesIndependent College Dublin’s positive, high-energy environment, deeply committed faculty and staff and strong network of support systems make it the perfect place for you to find your niche – academically, socially, and professionally.

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Events, Activities and Culture

Students Union: The Students’ Union is the representative body of the students at Independent Colleges. All students are members and are encouraged to participate in Union activities.

Transportation

The College is only minutes from the LUAS and DART networks and a multitude of Dublin and regional buses stop on our doorstep.

Graduate Student Services

Graduate and professional students have specific needs and requirements whilst at College. The Student Services Office is open from 9am–5pm to meet their needs.

Dining

As well as our on Campus Common Room there is a wealth of local eateries within minutes of the college most offering discounts of 10% – 30% to students.

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Faculty oF lawPostgraduate Law School

LLM Comparative Media Law 15

MA Dispute Resolution 16

Undergraduate Law School

LLB (Hons) in Irish Law 18

Professional Law School

Law Society of Ireland Entrance Examination 20

Preparatory Course

King’s Inns Entrance Examination Preparatory Course 23

New York Bar Programme 25

Certificate & Diploma in Professional Legal Studies 26

Certificate & Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies 27

Diplomas in Law (CPD) 60

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Course Details

Course start date: September

Course duration: 1 year full time Modularised evening programme

Awarding body University of the West of England, Bristol.

Applications

Please apply directly to the College.

Entry Requirements

This LLM is suitable for graduates of law or related disciplines (2.2 honours degree or higher) or those who have relevant work experience and who wish to develop their knowledge of this increasingly important area of law.

Holders of other Qualifications

Students holding other qualifications are welcome to apply.

Contact Details

The Admissions Office, Independent Colleges, 60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 672 5058 [email protected] www.independentcolleges.ie

Course Description

The LLM in Comparative Media Law is the first and only course of its kind to be offered in the Republic of Ireland.

The course is a specialised programme that examines the regulation of media in Ireland and internationally. In particular, Irish and international developments relating to restrictions on the media ranging from the laws on privacy, defamation, contempt of court and freedom of information are examined in depth.

The increasing statutory regulation of the media in Ireland and throughout the European Union is also analysed.

This course is ideal for those with an interest in the legal and ethical issues surrounding freedom of expression worldwide.

Assessment

The course is assessed by way of course-work and end of semester examinations. Students must also complete a dissertation of between 15,000 to 20,000 words.

Course Outline

LLM Comparative Media Law (Level 9)The LLM Comparative Media Law is a specialised programme which examines the regulation of media in Ireland and internationally.

Semester 1

Research MethodsConstitutional Perspectives on Freedom of ExpressionDefamation & the Media

Semester 2

Media Regulation

Privacy & Publicity

*Elective Choice:

Freedom of Information Law

Defamation Law: Practice & Procedure

Intellectual Property Law and the Media

Semester 3

Dissertation

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Course Details


Course duration: 1 year full timeModularised evening programme,

Applications

Apply directly to the College.

Entry Requirements

This MA is suitable for graduates of law or related disciplines (2.2 honours degree or higher) or those who have relevant work experience and who wish to develop their knowledge of this increasingly important area of law.


Students holding other qualifications are welcome to apply.

Contact Details

The Admissions Office, Independent Colleges, 60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 672 5058 [email protected] www.independentcolleges.ie

Course Description

Dispute resolution is one of the fastest-growing fields and academic disciplines both in Ireland and internationally, offering professional opportunities in the corporate, legal, educational, political, HR, health, and community settings, as well as many others. With the new Arbitration Bill 2008 and the Report by the Law Reform Commission on ADR, legislative provision and a heightened demand for dispute resolution services is predicted.

The MA in Dispute Resolution focuses on a wide range of non-adversarial dispute resolution processes across a number of different sectors, including family, commercial, construction, and workplace. The mixture of experience-based learning through role plays and formal lectures by professional practitioners will give students a hands-on understanding of a full range of dispute resolution processes such as negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and collaborative practice. This MA combines broad interdisciplinary training and skills development.

This is an excellent programme for any individual who wants to become a part of this interdisciplinary field and will appeal to professionals, from all backgrounds who seek to up-skill and diversify. It will also appeal to graduates with an LLB or equivalent degree, who wish to gain a detailed understanding of dispute resolution theory and practice.

Assessment

The course is assessed by way of course-work and end of semester examinations. Students must also complete a dissertation of between15,000 to 20,000 words

Course Outline

MA Dispute ResolutionThe MA is a unique programme which provides students with the knowledge and skills to resolve disputes between parties in a non-adversarial manner.

Semester 1

Research Methods Understanding Conflict and Dispute Resolution Arbitration: Law and Procedure Mediation: Theory and Practice

Semester 2

Electives (Choose Three) International Commercial Dispute Resolution Advanced Mediation Skills and Techniques Negotiation: Theory and Practice Dispute Resolution in Family Law Workplace and Industrial Relations Dispute Resolution

Semester 3

Dissertation Between 15,000 - 20,000 words

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Course Details


Course duration: 3 years full time 3 years Modularised evening programme

Awarding body: University of the West of England, Bristol.

Applications


Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the LLB programme students must have obtained a minimum of 300 points in the Leaving Certificate.


Students holding other qualifications (e.g. A level, BTEC, GNVQ, HETAC National Certificates and Level 7 Degrees) are welcome to apply. Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) qualifications, etc. will also be considered.

Mature Age Entry

Applicants of 21 years of age and who, at the date of entry, have useful experience to bring to their studies may be admitted.

Contact Details

The Admissions Office Independent Colleges 60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 672 5058 [email protected] www.independentcolleges.ie

Course Description

Students who have a strong interest in reading, current affairs, history and politics will enjoy the study of law. Much of the workload on the LLB will involve reading case law, legislation, articles and textbooks which enables the student to form their own opinions on particular legal issues and problems. While most people begin their study of law with the idea of becoming a solicitor or barrister, a law degree also offers graduates the opportunity to use the skills acquired during their studies in other occupations throughout the world of commerce, the financial services industry, journalism and the Civil Service.

A law degree provides analytical, problem-solving and research-orientated training which is highly-valued by employers.

To facilitate student research, each student will be provided with complementary copies of the key legal text in each core module. Students will also obtain written and

oral feedback on their performance in continuous assessment so that performance can be improved from stage to stage.

LLB (Hons) Irish Law (Level 8)The LLB (Hons) programme will be of interest to those who have a strong sense of justice (both legal and social), who possess a questioning mind and enjoy identifying and applying solutions to problems.

Honorable Society of the King’s Innsthis LLB degree is accredited and incorporates all subjects mandated by the Honorable Society of King’s Inns.

The atmosphere in Independent Colleges is excellent. The lecturers all know you by name so you consider yourself to be more than just a student number on an exam script. This personal approach gives you the confidence to handle whatever challenges might come along, either in exams and assignments or, once you’ve qualified, your professional career.

Robert Block,

LL.B student

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Law Society of Ireland

As holders of a university law degree, graduates of the LLB degree programme will be eligible to apply to the Law Society for entry to the solicitors’ profession.

Key Features of the LLB (Hons) Degree

Three year Irish law degree programme at Honours Level (Level 8) validated by the University of the West of England, Bristol.

A unique commitment to personalised tuition, varied assessment strategy including research-based written course work, oral presentations of legal argument, group work and traditional closed book examinations

Coverage of all core subjects prescribed by the Law Society of Ireland and the Honorable Society of King’s Inns

A wide range of electives including: Media Law, Medical Law, Family Law and Employment Law.

Highly qualified and experienced full-time academic staff and practitioners

Links to Ireland’s largest professional law school and the professions

Internships available in some of the most prestigious law firms in Ireland and the United Kingdom for full-time students.

Course Outline

I chose Independent Colleges for its friendly atmosphere, excellent and approachable lecturers and enjoy my classes immensely. If you have a problem there is always someone willing to help. The college has a great city centre location. It’s an honour to be a student here. Everyone is very friendly and there is great a college spirit.

Lisa Barry,

LL.B Student

Year one

Introduction to the Irish Legal System Law of Tort Criminal Law Constitutional Law

Year two

Law of Contract Law of Equity and Trusts Land Law

Electives (choose one): Human Rights/Administrative Law/Employment Law/Media Law/Medical Law/Law of Evidence/ Family Law

Year three

Jurisprudence European Union Law Company Law Electives (choose one): Human Rights/Administrative Law/Employment Law/Media Law/Medical Law/Law of Evidence/Family Law

I am absolutely delighted that I chose to move to Independent Colleges for my LL.B degree. The lecturers are exceptional, the student facilities are second to none, and there is a sincere commitment to providing each student with personal attention. My paid summer internship was the icing on the cake for what has been a wonderful academic experience.

Robert O’Brien,

LL.B student

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Course Details

Course start dates: June & November

Course Locations: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Waterford, online

Course duration: 15 weeks

Awarding body

The FE1 exams are delivered and assessed externally by the Law Society of Ireland.

Applications


Contact Details

The Professional Law SchoolIndependent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Course Description

The purpose of Independent Colleges’ FE1 Preparatory Course is to provide students with the necessary skills to successfully negotiate the eight entrance examinations of the Law Society of Ireland.

The course provides examination focused tuition in each of the core subjects which form the FE1 Entrance Examinations.

Exam focused Lectures

Course lectures and manuals are specifically designed for the needs of students facing the FE1 exams. Our lecturers focus on explaining the key principles and fundamental issues contained in the syllabi of each of the subjects as prescribed by the Law Society of Ireland.

Each class includes consideration of key principles and practical advice on how those principles can be applied to the examination papers. Our lecturers are experts in focusing students’ minds on the areas which are most likely to appear on examination papers.

Assessment

These examinations are assessed externally by the Law Society of Ireland.

Course Outline

Law Society of Ireland – (FE1) Entrance Examination Preparatory CourseStudents enrolled on this programme have the opportunity to study with exceptional lecturers, avail of tailored study materials and up-to-the-minute teaching techniques. The course is examination focused and carefully designed to equip students with the skills for success.

Contract

Tort

Criminal

Constitutional

Company

Property

Equity

EU

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Philip Burke, LLB, BL (Chief Operating Officer and Joint Head of Law School) has been teaching and managing the delivery of law programmes at both undergraduate and professional level for 14 years. He is a founding director of Clarus Press and has co-authored a text book on the Law of Torts published by Roundhalls. He lectures on the Law of Equity & Trusts.

Additional teaching and learning support

Each student is provided with the most up-to-date manuals that cover all key principles and case law.

Materials are geared specifically towards the Law Society of Ireland’s syllabus and designed with the FE1 examinations in mind.

Our tailored course manuals are the ideal companion piece to the weekly lectures and present the course material in easily digestible form.

Provision of this material in print form allows students to concentrate fully on the lectures as they are freed from the distraction of excessive note taking.

We offer individual tutorials and, by appointment, meetings with individual lecturers who can deal with queries as they rise.

Students have a facility to attempt questions from past examination papers, submit them to the College and have them corrected by the lecturers who will provide the class with general feedback on performance. Students will also receive a copy of their questions with personalised feedback.

For Law Graduates

This courses benefits law graduates by:

Providing them with an ideal focused environment to prepare for examinations.

Helping them to reach their full potential when attempting the examinations.

Acting as an excellent revision programme of study for students who have covered these subjects at undergraduate level but who possibly have not revisited the material in some time.

Providing tailored course materials which are particularly useful in providing exam-focused material and the most recent case law and judicial developments.

For Non Law Graduates

This course benefits non law graduates by:

Providing a thorough grounding in all eight entrance examination subjects.

Imparting the level of knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in these demanding examinations.

Adopting an exam-focused style which enables students to concentrate their learning in order to have the best opportunity possible to excel in the examinations

Pictured at the Independent Colleges FE1 Prizewinner

ceremony is Philip Burke, COO Independent Colleges

and Joint Head of Law School.; Ciara McDermot, FE1

Prizewinner; Val Corbett, Joint Head of Law School

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Course Details

Course locations:Dublin, Online

Course start date: June

Course duration: 11 weeks

Applications


Contact Details

The Professional Law SchoolIndependent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Course Description

Independent Colleges’ King’s Inns Entrance Examination preparatory programme is delivered annually in Dublin and online. This course, which boasts an exceptional lecturing team and the most up-to-date study manuals, has been specifically designed in order to maximise the student’s likelihood of excelling in these examinations.

Our Honorable Society of King’s Inns manuals contain the most up

to date and course specific information available to students. Each manual is laid out in a student friendly style, incorporating an elaborate case index. Our experienced lecturers have a unique insight into how best to prepare students for these examinations.

Course Outline

The Honorable Society of King’s Inns Entrance Examination Preparatory CourseThis course boasts an exceptional lecturing team and the most up-to-date study manuals and has been designed to maximise excelling in these examinations

Law of Contract

Criminal Law

Irish Constitutional law

Law of Torts

Law of Evidence

Mr Val Corbett, BCL (nUI), LLM (nUI), Pg Cert.

Val graduated with BCL and LLM degrees from University College Cork. In 2008, he completed a post graduate certificate in Learning & Teaching at Dublin Institute of Technology. He is the joint head of the Law School at Independent College Dublin where he teaches on the College’s LLB (Law of Torts) and LLM (Privacy Law) programmes. Val also delivers lectures in the Law of Torts and the Law of Contract on the College’s FE1 and King’s Inns Preparatory courses. Val has (co)authored textbooks in the Law of Torts (Burke & Corbett), Law of Torts (ELT), Round Hall (2003) and Corbett, Tort (2nd ed.) (2009) Round Hall) and in Employment Law (Cox, Corbett & Ryan), Employment Law in Ireland (2009) (Clarus Press).

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Course Details

Course start dates April & October

Course duration 12 weeks, one evening per week

Awarding body The New York Bar examinations are assessed by the New York Bar Board of Examiners.

Applications


Contact Details

The Professional Law School, Independent Colleges, 60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 672 5058 [email protected] www.independentcolleges.ie

Course Description

Independent Colleges’ Professional Law School offers a fully taught bar review programme for the New York State Bar Examinations.

Experienced Attorney’s provide in-class instruction on preparation for the federal and state portions of the New York Bar exam. Practice examinations and mock examinations questions are set and graded throughout the course with feedback provided directly to each student and mock examinations. Students also receive detailed outlines on all subjects, important ‘Bar Exam Alerts’ which highlight the most popular topics, a list of mandatory reading assignments and practice essay questions with sample answers.

Assessment

In addition to live lectures, students have the benefit of the excellent MBE Review software which allows students to practice federal multiple choice questions at home. The MBE software custom-designs each study sessions based on a continual assessment of the student’s needs. An at-a-glance summary of the relevant legal principles is provided after each question. The MBE

Review Software calculates not only a student’s average score on exam questions but also the average time taken to complete the questions.

Course Outline

New York Bar Review ProgrammeIndependent Colleges offers a fully taught bar review programme for the New York State Bar Examinations. Students who register for this programme have the benefit of exceptional lecturers and the renowned MicroMash suite of texts and software.

Introductory Text to the State Bar Review

Introduction to the MBE Review

MBE In Brief

MBE Bar Review on Constitutional law, Criminal law and Procedure and Evidence

MBE Bar Review on Contracts, Real Property & Torts

New York Review Texts, Volumes I, II, III & IV

Multi-State Bar Exam Sample Test & Answers

Multi-State Performance Test Review

Multi-State Professional Responsibility Exam Review Text

name: Mary Blake, Dublin

Course: New York Bar (part time)

Hobbies/Interests: Running, cycling and swimming and just working out at the gym. I love participating in running races from 5k to the full marathon and I also love participating in triathlons. Cinema (I’m a big movie buff). I love to travel and experience different cultures.

What subject do you enjoy the most? Criminal or Tort law are probably the subjects that I most enjoy.

Why did you pick your course? I am a practising solicitor and I decided that doing the NY Bar exams would broaden my career options both here and abroad.

What do you like about Independent Colleges? I like the modern facilities and the location. I am also very impressed with the standard of teaching and I find the lecturers to be very supportive, approachable and helpful.

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Certificate and Diploma Programmes in Professional Legal StudiesThese programmes are designed to establish a national standard for those working as legal executives. They offer a flexible legal career route and are assessed through written examinations. Specially produced course notes are provided.

Course Details

Course start dates: September & February

Course duration: 20 weeks, one evening per week

endorsed by:The Institute of Legal Executives

Applications


Contact Details

The Law Faculty, Independent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Course Description

Independent College Dublin’s Professional Legal Studies programme for legal executives is endorsed by the Institute of Legal Executives and leads to the award of a Certificate in Professional Legal Studies (Legal Executive) after Stage One and a Diploma in Professional Legal Studies (Legal Executive) at the end of Stage Two. The programme has been specifically tailored for those students who wish to practice as legal executives in the Republic of Ireland.

Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX)

The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) is the professional body which represents 24,000 trainee and practicing Legal Executives worldwide. Its purpose is to enhance the role and standing of Legal Executives in the legal profession.

For almost fifty years, ILEX has offered unparalleled access to a flexible career in law. The organisation is recognised in England and Wales as one of the three core regulators of the legal profession alongside barristers and solicitors. ILEX was founded in 1892 and became a company limited by guarantee in 1963.

Assessment

These programmes are assessed by task based assignments and written examinations

Course Outline

Certificate

Unit 1 Introduction to the Irish Legal System

Legal Research, Writing and Communication

Unit 2 The Law of Torts

Law of Contract

Unit 3 Civil Litigation

Unit 4 Land Law

Conveyancing

Diploma

Unit 1 Law of Wills and Succession

Probate Practice

Unit 2 Family Law and Practice

Unit 3 Employment Law and Practice

Unit 4 Electives (Choose one)

Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

Company and Partnership Practice

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Course Details

Course start date: October & February

Course duration: 14 weeks, one evening per week

Awarding body:The Institute of Legal Executives

Applications


Mature Age Entry

Applicants of 21 years of age and who, at the date of entry, have useful experience to bring to their studies may be admitted.

Contact Details

The Law Faculty, Independent Colleges,60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Course Description

Independent Colleges’ Legal Secretarial Certificate and Diploma Programmes are awarded by the Institute of Legal Executives (UK) and Independent College Dublin.

These programmes are designed to establish a national standard for those working in the legal environment.

Specialising in digital dictaphone typing, regular typing speed tests and use of precedent documents, our students learn to draft, amend and engross legal documents in our ‘model office’ environment. These programmes are the benchmark for those aspiring to work or who are currently working in a legal environment as secretaries or personal assistants.

Independent College Dublin works closely with some of Ireland’s most prestigious law firms in order to fulfil their legal Secretarial requirements.

Assessment

The programme will be assessed based on attendance and success-ful completion of a written course assignment.

Course Outline

Certificate

Legal Word Processing

Working in the Legal Environment

Diploma

Advanced Legal Word Processing

Business in the Legal Environment

Certificate and Diploma Programmes in Legal Secretarial StudiesThese programmes are designed to establish a national standard for those working as legal secretaries. They offer an extremely flexible career route and are assessed by task-based assignments and written examinations. Specially produced course notes are also provided.

name: Danielle Moran, Dublin

What subjects do you like the most? Tort, as to me this is the most interesting aspect of law and applies to everyday life.

Why did you pick your course? I chose this course because it covers all aspects of law and yet allows you to refine your studies by choosing electives.

What do you like about Independent Colleges? Independent Colleges provides a relaxed environment, where students are respected as adults. There is simply a great atmosphere. The lecturers are excellent, thorough and welcoming.

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Faculty oF JournalismPostgraduate Journalism School

MA Journalism 30

MA Radio & TV Journalism 32

Undergraduate Journalism School

BA (Hons) in Journalism 33

Diplomas in Journalism 60

Faculty oF Journalism

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Our courses convey the joy of journalism and offer instruction, insight and inspiration from seasoned practitioners who continue to work in the news trade as well as teach.Robert Brown - Senior Lecturer

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Graduates of the MA in Journalism 2009 with (L-R) AnnMarie O’Dwyer (HR Executive, Independent Newspapers, Ireland); Joe Webb (CEO, INM Ireland); David McWilliams (economist and author); Janice Gaffey (Director, MA in Journalism); Dr. David Slattery (Head of Journalism Faculty); Padraig Hourigan (CFO, Independent College Dublin); and Vincent Crowley (COO, INM PLC).

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Course Details


Course duration: 1 Year day time 1 Year evening time 2 Years part time

Awarding body: HETAC

Applications


Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold an honours primary degree and should be committed to developing their writing and reporting skills to the highest level. Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio or attend an interview.

Contact Details

The Admissions OfficeIndependent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

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Course Description

The MA in Journalism is an intensely practical and professionally focused programme preparing graduates for careers in all areas of journalism, in Ireland or abroad. Using the most up-to-date software and techniques and concentrating on practical skills development, the programme equips students with a range of hands-on abilities. Students will develop skills and competencies in the following areas:

International Journalism; Media Law; Ethics; Culture & Society; News Culture; Current Affairs; News Reporting & Writing; Feature Writing; Magazine Journalism; Layout and Design; Online Journalism; Freelancing; Sub Editing; Investigative Journalism; Video Production and Web Production

Internships

Unique internship opportunities are available for qualifying students on the MA in Journalism at Independent News and Media’s high profile national and regional titles, including

– Irish Independent– Sunday Independent– Sunday World– Evening Herald– Drogheda Independent– Wexford People– The Kerryman– The Sligo Champion – Independent.ie – The Sunday Tribune

Graduate internship opportunities at Independent News and Media’s international news outlets in India, Indonesia and South Africa are also available.

Course Outline

MA Journalism (Level 9)The MA in Journalism is an innovative, flexible programme built around highly practical skills training and lively, engaging lectures and seminars complemented by unique internship placements at Independent News and Media.

Journalism in Context

Professional Formation: Ethics

Law for Journalists

Contemporary Issues for Journalists

Feature Writing and Magazine Journalism

Video Production

Editing, Layout and Design

On-Line Journalism: Web Design

News Reporting and Investigative Journalism

Thesis

Internship at Independent News and Media

Electives I: (students choose one)

Irish and International Politics

Global and Conflict Journalism

Culture and Criticism

Electives II: (students choose one)

Sports Reporting

Political Journalism

Financial and Business Journalism

Comment and Opinion Journalism

Arts Journalism

Flexible Study Timetables on the MA in Radio & TV Journalism are designed to facilitate students in full time or part time employment or with other commitments. Flexible evening study options are available.

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Who is this course for?

A strong interest in current affairs will be beneficial, and the course will also benefit those who hope to develop journalistic careers in specialist areas such as magazine journalism, music, film, arts, sports and travel. As this is a postgraduate programme, students on the course are expected to be strongly motivated and self-directed.

Assessment

Continuous assessment is the primary method of evaluating students’ performance on the MA in Journalism. A combination of article portfolios, academic papers, seminar presentations, multimedia production, examination and end-of-year dissertation tests students’ journalistic and academic skills development over the course of the programme.

Having attended two different colleges already to complete a BA and MA, I have yet to see anywhere with facilities as good as Independent Colleges. The newsroom for the journalism students is unrivalled. Every classroom has AV facilities that actually work and there is a large, clean and comfortable canteen/social area to take a break in. Not only this, the campus itself is as central a location as possible, the staff are friendly, warm and helpful and the lecturers are that and more. And of course the free newspaper in the morning makes life just that little bit better.

Patrick Fennelly, MA in Journalism

The reputation of the College opened the doors for me in many of the national broadcasters such as RTE, Newstalk, and Today FM. It gave me the confidence to pursue a career that I always aspired to.

Marie Crowe, MA in Journalism

The MA in Journalism is an extremely practical course. The topics we cover are relevant and varied and we get to put all we have learned in the classroom to the test during the internship at Independent News and Media.

Úna Mulhall, MA in Journalism

The MA in Journalism course in Independent College is a very well run and organised taught Masters. The lecturers are very experienced and supportive, the college itself has excellent resources with new Mac computers, a newsroom and student intranet so you are never far from college as you can log in online. The course itself covers a wide range of journalistic styles, subjects and topics. The workload is quite heavy but with strong support and self-discipline I hope to meet all deadlines and graduate comfortably in October.

Joseph Kearney, MA in Journalism

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Course Details


Course duration: 1 Year day time 1 Year evening time 2 Years modularised programme

Awarding body: Pending Validation

Applications


Entry Requirements

Standard applicants for this programme will hold a Level 8 Honours degree. Applications from holders of any Honours degree are encouraged but those coming from disciplines outside the Arts & Humanities may be asked to attend an interview.

Non-standard applications from those with significant experience in radio and TV journalism will also be considered.

Contact Details

The Admissions Office,Independent Colleges,60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Flexible Study

Timetables on the MA in Radio & TV Journalism are designed to facilitate students in full time or part time employment or with other commitments. Flexible evening study options are available.

Course Description

The course provides hands-on training in key aspects of working in broadcast journalism, including research for broadcasting, funding/distribution and presenting. Students are encouraged to consider roles both on and off the air. This practical training is complemented by a wider contextualisation of broadcast journalism in Ireland, incorporating Law for Journalists, Ethics, and the social and historical context in which journalism is practiced. The course has a strong focus on emerging distribution platforms for broadcast journalism, including podcasting and online production. Elective options provide specialist journalistic training in areas such as sports, politics and the arts.


Enthusiastic and committed students who want to work in radio and television will benefit from this course, gaining hands-on skills from industry-active lecturers. The course provides training in reporting, production, scripting, pitching and presenting, providing graduates with a range of career options in Ireland and abroad.

Course Outline

MA Radio & TV Journalism (Level 9)This exciting and innovative programme is designed to produce graduates who are trained to work in production for broadcast journalism, with a particular emphasis on the roles of researchers and producers.

News Reporting

Radio Production I: News & Bulletins

Radio Production II: Documentary and Talk Radio

Online Broadcasting: Podcasting & Viral Video

The Business of Broadcasting: Pitching, Funding, Distribution

Video Production: Introduction to Camera, Sound, Lighting & Editing

TV Production: TV actuality production

Stories & Scripts for Broadcasting

Presenting & Video Journalism Skills

Research for Broadcasting

Journalism in Context

Law for Journalists

Ethics

Contemporary Issues for Journalists

Thesis or Project

Electives (Choose one)

Arts, Sports, Business or Political Journalism


Course Details

Course start date September

CAo code IC001

Course duration 3 Years day time 3 Years evening time

Awarding body HETAC

Applications

Students under the age of 23 years of age on the 1st of January of the year of entry who wish to apply for the IC001 BA (Hons) in Journalism must make that application through the CAO system. All other applications should be made directly to the College.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum of 2 Higher C3s (to include Higher Level English or History) and 4 Ordinary Level D3s or equivalent.


Students holding other qualifications (e.g. A level, BTEC, GNVQ, HETAC National Certificates and Level 7 Degrees) are welcome to apply. Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) qualifications, etc. will also be considered.

Mature Students

Applicants who are over 23 years of age by January 1st of the year of application are eligible for entry onto the programme as mature students.

Contact Details

The Admissions Office, Independent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Course Description

The BA (Hons) in Journalism is a highly creative and career-focused degree programme covering a wide range of practical and theoretical subjects ranging from news reporting to celebrity coverage and from sports journalism to video and web production.

Students are involved in hands-on innovative journalistic projects from the beginning of the programme and gain invaluable practical experience on unique internships with Independent News and Media. Theoretical considerations of areas such as media law, ethics, media analysis, popular culture and international journalism complement the practical dimensions of the programme.

Students take field trips to key journalistic events including Leader’s Questions at the Dáil, Ministerial press conferences, Criminal, Circuit and High Court trials, and Government committee meetings.

Students across all years of the programme work together to produce their own magazine

Internship Opportunities

Unique internship opportunities are available for students qualifying on the BA (Hons) in Journalism at Independent News and Media’s high profile national and regional titles, including:

– Irish Independent– Sunday Independent– Sunday World– Evening Herald– Drogheda Independent– Wexford People– The Kerryman– The Sligo Champion – The Sunday Tribune

Our BA students have published stories in National newspapers including the Irish Independent, Sunday Independent and Evening Herald whilst on Internship placements.

Graduate internship opportunities at Independent News and Media’s international news outlets in India, Indonesia and South Africa are also offered on a competitive basis.


Anyone with an interest in current affairs, sports, arts, culture and global issues, and is particularly suited to creative and resourceful students who wish to develop strong industry-standard journalistic abilities alongside highly focused analytical skills.

Assessment

The BA (Hons) in Journalism is primarily assessed through exams, projects, essays, articles, video/web/magazine production and reporting.

BA (Hons) Journalism (Level 8) Students are involved in hands-on innovative journalistic projects from the beginning of the programme and gain invaluable practical experience on unique internships with Independent News and Media.

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I knew I wanted to do a degree in journalism, and was thinking about several institutions in the Dublin area. When I came across the prospectus for Independent College I knew I had found the course I wanted to do. The course combines the theoretical and practical aspects of journalism in a concise and structured way, along with the internships in years two and three of the course at Independent News and Media. I believe that this gives students who wish to follow a career in journalism in Ireland a great starting point.

eoin Hodkinson, BA (Hons) in Journalism

Year one

Introduction to News and Journalism

The Irish Political Landscape

Introduction to Law

Landmark Journalism

The Culture of Journalism & Media

Journalism & Ethics

Irish Media Environment News Reporting Feature writing shorthandJournalism in the Field

Year two

Political Economy & the Public Sphere

Globalization and Reporting International Issues

Power & Representation in Journalism

Understanding Celebrity and Popular Culture

Journalism and Society ShorthandSub Editing

Sports Writing

Layout & Design

Magazine and Lifestyle Journalism

Financial and Political Journalism

Internship at Independent News & Media

Year three

Contemporary Issues in Irish and International Media

Current Issues in Media Law

Investigative and Journalistic Documentary

Journalism and New Media

News, Culture and Discourse

Dissertation

Blogs & Opinion Journalism

Freelance Practice

Investigative Journalism & News Features

Video Production

Online Journalism: Web Design for Online Journalism

Internship at Independent News & Media

Course Outline

Student TestimonialsAs a mature student I found returning to study at Independent College both convenient and simple. The college location is perfectly placed for public transport access and the time-tables enable me to continue to work part time and fit family life around them. Classes are very personal and interactive and all of the lecturers have real world experience in their chosen field.

Gareth Soye, BA (Hons) in Journalism


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Faculty oF arts

Undergraduate Arts School

BA (Hons) in General Arts 36

Postgraduate Psychotherapy School

H Dip Psychotherapy Studies 38

MA Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy 40

Undergraduate Psychotherapy School

BA (Hons) Psychotherapeutic Studies 41

Diplomas in Arts & Psychology 60

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Course Details


Course duration: 3 Years day timeModularised evening programme

Applications

Please apply directly to the Independent Colleges Admissions Office.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum of 2 Higher C3s (to include Higher Level English) and 4 Ordinary Level D3s (to include Maths and a language) or equivalent.

Mature Students

Applicants who are over 23 years of age by January 1st of the year of entry are eligible for entry onto the programme as mature students.

Contact Details


Course Description

This honours programme can be completed in three years if taken full-time during the day or over a longer period if undertaken as evening study. Students typically select three disciplines in Level One and continue to specialise in two of those disciplines into Levels Two and Three. Students taking Psychology or Counselling & Psychotherapy will follow the route prescribed by the relevant professional bodies.

History History is the study of our human past, with special attention to the written record. Historians attempt to objectively investigate the patterns of cause and effect that determine events. Historians also investigate the nature of history and its usefulness. This includes discussing the study of the discipline as an end in itself and as a way of providing a perspective on contemporary challenges. Our course provides a comprehensive historical overview with a particular emphasis on Irish and European events.

Sociology Sociology is the study of human

societies and is a social science that

uses various methods of empirical

investigation and critical analysis

to develop and refine a body of

knowledge and theory about human

social activity. Sociology is a very

broad discipline. Its traditional

focuses have included class

relations, religion, secularization,

modernity, culture and deviance,

and its approaches have included

both qualitative and quantitative

research techniques. Sociology has

gradually expanded its focus to

include subjects, such as medical,

military and penal institutions and the

internet, amongst others

Psychology Psychology is an applied discipline which involves the scientific study of mental functions and behaviours. Psychologists study such phenomena as perception, cognition, attention, emotion, motivation, personality, behaviour and interpersonal relationships. Psychologists attempt to understand the role of mental functions in individual and social behaviour, while also exploring the underlying

physiological and neurological processes. Psychological knowledge is applied to various spheres of human activity including the family, education, employment, and to the treatment of mental health problems. Psychology includes many sub-fields that span areas as diverse as human development, sports, health, industry, media and law. Psychology incorporates research from the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities.

Art History Art history is the study of objects of art in their historical development and stylistic contexts, i.e. genre, design, format, and look. This includes the “major” arts of painting, sculpture, and architecture as well as the “minor” arts of ceramics, furniture, and other decorative objects. Art history encompasses several methods of studying the visual arts. Aspects of the discipline overlap encompassing the connoisseurs, the critics, and the academic art historians”. As a discipline, art history is distinguished from art criticism.

Journalism Studies Journalism is an exciting and varied field of study, encompassing diverse areas from politics to popular culture. From landmark journalism dating back to WWI to the contemporary challenges posed for traditional journalism by the internet, journalism studies engages with provocative issues ranging from celebrity culture in our media to the diminishing importance of international news, asking what consequences changing priorities in our media have for our society.

BA (Hons) in General Arts – (Level 8)Independent Colleges is offering a new and exciting General Arts degree that covers nine of the most interesting and engaging disciplines within the humanities. These are Psychology • Sociology • History • History of Art • Journalism • Literature • Philosophy • Psychoanalysis • Counselling & Psychotherapy.

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Literature English literature is the study of literature written in the English language and includes writing as diverse as the varieties and dialects of English spoken around the world. In academia, the term often labels departments and programmes practising English studies in secondary and tertiary educational systems. Despite the variety of authors of English literature, works of William Shakespeare remain paramount throughout the English-speaking world. Our programme studies the broad canon of literature with particular emphasis on how Dublin has shaped and impacted the production of literature as well as other urban contexts.

Philosophy Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems concerning subjects such as existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. There are at least two senses in which the term philosophy is used. In the more formal sense, philosophy is an academic discipline focusing on the fields of metaphysics, logic, ethics, epistemology, and aesthetics. In the more informal sense, a philosophy is an attitude to life or way or principle of living whose focus is on resolving the most basic existential questions about the human condition. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing fundamental questions by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on reasoned argument.

Psychoanalysis Psychoanalysis is a body of ideas developed by Austrian physician Sigmund Freud and continued by

others. It is primarily devoted to the study of human psychological functioning and behaviour, although it also can be applied to societies. Psychoanalysis has three applications: a method of investigation of the mind; a set of theories about human behaviour; a method of treatment of psychological or emotional illness. Under the broad umbrella of psychoanalysis there are many different theoretical orientations regarding the underlying theory of understanding of human development. The various approaches in treatment called “psychoanalytic” vary as much as the different theories do. For example, Freudian psychoanalysis refers to a specific type of treatment in which the “analysand” (analytic patient) verbalizes thoughts, including free associations, fantasies, and dreams, from which the analyst formulates the unconscious conflicts causing the patient’s symptoms and character problems, and interprets them for the patient to create insight for resolution of the problems. On our degree programme the work of both Freud and Lacan play a central role.

Counselling & Psychotherapy Psychotherapy or personal counselling with a psychotherapist, is an intentional interpersonal relationship used by trained psychotherapists to aid a client or patient in problems of living. It aims to increase the individual’s sense of their own well-being. Psychotherapists employ a range of techniques based on experiential relationship building, dialogue, communication and behaviour change that are designed to

improve the mental health of a client or patient, or to improve group relationships (such as in a family). Psychotherapy may also be performed by practitioners with a number of different qualifications, including psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, occupational therapists, licensed clinical social workers, counsellors, psychiatric nurses, psychoanalysts, and psychologists. Indeed, psychotherapy can be a profession in its own right, and in the United Kingdom it is voluntarily regulated by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.

Level 1

•3Disciplines

•6Modules@10creditseach

•2FromeachDiscipline

•Introductorymodules (pre-requisites/compulsory)

Level 2

•2Disciplines

•6Modules@10creditseach

•3FromeachDiscipline

•SamepoolofModulesas offered at level 3

Level 3

•2Disciplines

•5Modules@10credits + thesis worth 10 credits each

•2fromminorsubjectand3from, major.

Course Structure


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Course Details


Course duration: 1 year


Applications


Entry Requirements

The course is open to applicants with practical or clinical experience but who do not hold an academic qualification. Candidates with a primary degree may also apply. Applicants will be required to submit a short written personal statement and to attend for interview

Contact Details

The Admissions Office, Independent Colleges,60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Course Description

This postgraduate diploma is a one-year programme which is divided into three discrete but interconnected modules – Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis and Philosophy. The programme is designed to allow the learner to gain a thorough understanding of psychoanalytic and psychotherapeutic theory and also to cultivate their critical thinking and analytic abilities via the strong philosophical elements of the course.


The Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy will be of particular interest to the large contingent of accredited psychotherapists who have previously undertaken a training programme in any of those institutions that do not offer a formal state-recognised degree and who may now wish to pursue further study in the field of psychotherapy at postgraduate level. The programme will also be of particular interest to hospital doctors and general practitioners who wish to gain a more thorough understanding of the role of psychotherapy in the management of mental health. Similarly, the programme will appeal to other health professionals such as nurses, social workers, etc who wish to add to their existing knowledge and understanding of the mental health field.

Course Outline

H Dip in Psychotherapy Studies (Level 8)This programme is designed to allow the student gain a thorough understanding of psychoanalytic and psychotherapeutic theory and to cultivate their critical thinking and analytic abilities. Completing this programme will aim to place the student in a strong position to move onto the MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy already offeredby the School of Psychotherapy at Independent Colleges.

Addiction

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Culture, Madness and Civilisation

Practice of Psychotherapy

Theoretical Developments 1 – Freud and his Contemporaries

Theoretical Developments 2 – The British Tradition, Object Relations and Ego Psychology

Psychoanalysis: Clinical Structures

Freud – His Life and Work

Lacan and Language

Dreams and their Relation to the Unconscious

Psychosexual Development

Philosophy of the Social Sciences

Philosophy of Mind

Philosophical Ethics

Ethics of Psychotherapy

Thesis

this programme is particularly relevant to those working in Human Resources, Management training, etc. A good understanding of psychotherapeutic principles can be very helpful in navigating the demands of the workplace and in enhancing employment techniques and practices, as well as in dealing with people in general.


Psychotherapy aims to assist the individual to overcome the psychological difficulties that he or she might encounter in life. In order to do this, a psychotherapist must have a thorough understanding of how the mind works, how we adopt particular stances in relation to the world and other people, and how we develop particular interests.

Psychotherapy is a field that is rapidly developing in Ireland. Psychotherapists are employed in the health services and in many caring professional organizations which address mental health issues. Some psychotherapists also work in the prison service, dealing with both adult and young offenders. Many psychotherapists in Ireland work in private practice with clients who are referred by their GP or psychiatrist, or who self-refer in order to address particular issues in their lives.

Hugh Arthurs, Senior Lecturer

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Course Details


Course duration: 2 Years day time 2 Years evening time


Applications


Entry Requirements

Entry to the programme will normally be confined to graduates with a minimum 2.1 (Hons) degree in Psychotherapy, Psychology or a related field. Applicants will be required to submit a short written personal statement outlining their interest in the course and to attend for interview.

Contact Details


Course Description

The MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is a taught clinical Master’s programme which offers an excellent grounding in psychoanalytic and psychotherapeutic theory and practice, and a solid understanding and practical appreciation of the discipline of psychotherapy.

About this Course

The course is oriented by the psychoanalytic tradition and is broadly divided into three separate but strongly interconnected strands – Psychoanalysis, Psychotherapy and Philosophy. In addition to psychotherapeutic theory and practice, the course provides a comprehensive philosophy of the self and mind encompassing the fields of knowledge, ethics and analytic skills.

Students are required to attend lectures each week. Lectures are supported by seminars where students review material discussed in lectures and are encouraged to participate and debate course material and their clinical work.

The clinical component of the course comprises taught elements – clinical case studies and clinical practice – and students are required also to be engaged in clinical supervision and in personal psychoanalytic psychotherapy or psychoanalysis. Each student is required to have weekly clinical supervision as soon as they begin clinical practice, usually before the end of term one in Year One. The responsibility to arrange clinical practice or placement rests with the student, although the Course Directors will give support and direction in this regard.

Students may opt to take a daytime version of the course which is delivered over two days a week, or they may opt for the evening version which takes place over three evenings per week.

The course is recognised by The Association for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland (APPI).


This programme is designed for those who wish to practice as professional psychotherapists, either within the health services or in private practice. The course will also be of interest to those who work with people in other fields and who wish to apply psychotherapeutic principles to their working environments and employment practices

Brief Course Outline.

MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Level 9)This programme is designed for those who wish to practice as professional psychotherapists. The course provides an excellent graduate programme of studies in the theory and practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy and a comprehensive grounding in the philosophy of the self and the mind.

Theoretical Approaches in Psychotherapy

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

Clinical Practice

Society, Culture, & Mental Health

Addiction

Forensic Psychotherapy

Clinical Structures

Psychoanalytic Theory

Family & the Oedipus Complex

On Dreams


Freud and Religion

Language and Narrative

Philosophy of Mind

Philosophy of Science

Philosophy of Social Science

Thesis

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Course Details


Course duration: 3 Years day time3 Years day time


Applications


Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the BA in Psychotherapeutic Studies programme, students must be over 23. Applicants will be required to submit a personal statement and to attend for interview.

Contact Details

The Admissions Office.Independent Colleges.60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Course Description

The BA in Psychotherapeutic Studies is a three-year programme that offers an insight into the theory, practice and history of psychotherapy, along with a thorough grounding in the philosophy of the mind. The course is primarily informed by psychoanalysis. Each year of the programme is divided into three main streams – Psychoanalysis, Psychotherapy, and Philosophy. This course provides an excellent foundation in psychotherapeutic and psychoanalytic theory, an understanding of psychotherapeutic practice, and a firm grounding in the philosophy of the self and of the mind.

Students are required to attend lectures each week over a 24 week academic year. These lectures are supported by review material which will be discussed both during the lectures and in smaller tutorial groups


This course will be of particular interest to those who are intrigued by questions about how the mind works. The aim of the course is to provide a foundation in the knowledge and understanding that underpins psychotherapy. The course focuses on learning about what motivates people and how and why people’s interests

and motivations sometimes veer away from the norm and can lead them into difficulties. Successful completion of the BA programme will allow the student to progress onto the clinical MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.

BA (Hons) in Psychotherapeutic Studies. (Level 8)This course focuses on learning about what motivates people andprovides a foundation in the knowledge that underpins psychotherapy. This course provides an excellent foundation in psychotherapeutic theory and a firm grounding in the philosophy of the self and of the mind.


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Society, Culture & Mental Health

Addiction

Culture and Mental Health

Lifespan Development

Personality Theory

Psychotherapy

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

Practice of Psychotherapy

Theoretical Developments

Forensic Psychotherapy

History of Psychoanalysis

Elementary Psychoanalysis

Conceptual Preludes to Psychoanalysis

Freud – His Life and Work

Object Relations

Psychoanalysis

On Dreams

Language and Semiotics


Civilisation and Religion

The Death Drive

Philosophy

Critical Thinking

Consciousness

Philosophy of Science

Philosophy of Mind

Philosophy of Social Science

Minds and Machines

Ethics

Research Methods

thesis

Course OutlineAt Independent Colleges, we provide a full range of training programmes in Psychotherapy, from undergraduate through to Master’s level. These programmes are both academically and clinically rigorous.

They allow the successful student to reach a standard of knowledge and expertise that will lead to professional accreditation as a Psychotherapist. Psychotherapeutic principles are of great benefit in every kind of working environment and employment practice.

FacultyoF Business

Postgraduate Business School

MA Accountancy 44

Undergraduate Business School

Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) 45

School of Management

Advanced Diploma Event Management 47

Diploma Event Management 48

Diploma Project Management 50

Diploma Public Relations 51

Diplomas in Management Skills 60

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Course Details


Course duration: 1 year full time 2 years part time

Applications


Entry Requirements

Honours degree in Accounting or cognate discipline

Contact Details

The School of Accountancy,Independent Colleges,60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Course Description

The Master of Accounting, a one- year full time or two-year part-time course of study, is designed to allow students to gain a broader and deeper understanding of how accounting functions within organisations.

Students develop critical and analytical thinking as well as reinforcing the strong technical skills required for professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA Ireland and ICAI.

Graduates will be equipped with a strong academic grounding, highly developed practical professional skills and confidence in their ability to enter the workplace and maintain high professional standards. Lectures will be delivered from our state-of-the art facilities at 60-63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 by a renowned team of lecturers with backgrounds in professional accounting and research.


This course was designed for those who are seeking to develop a complete and solid understanding of the theory and practice of accounting.

Course Outline

MA Accountancy (Level 9)This course is designed for those who are seeking to develop a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the theory and practice of accounting.

Financial Accounting & Analysis I & II

Management Accounting for Business Decisions I & IITaxation I & IIInternational Financial ManagementCorporate and Business LawAudit and AssuranceManagement DevelopmentResearch Methods

Dissertation


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Course Details


Course duration: 3 Year day time3 Year evening time

Applications

Apply directly to Independent Colleges Admissions Office

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum of 2 Higher C3s and 4 Ordinary Level D3s (to include Maths) or equivalent.

Mature Students

Applicants who are over 23 years of age by January 1st of the year of entry are eligible for entry onto the programme as mature students.

Contact Details


Course Description

Our new three-year Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) programme offers four relevant and practice-based business streams that allow you to choose your specialisation after the first common year. The BBS suite of programmes equips students with competence in

key business functions and a range of core contemporary business skills. Students can choose to specialise in Accounting, Management, Economics or Marketing in Year Two. In addition to subject streams, our programme provides a generous array of electives that include Languages, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Sociology as well as an opportunity to sample subjects from other specialisations. The Accounting Stream prepares students for a career in Accounting and Finance. The programme provides a comprehensive education in the quantitative and analytical skills required in business. The role of the accountant is placed within the broader business context that is delivered through a range of business-relevant electives. The degree provides exemptions from professional examinations.

The Management Stream delivers the latest thinking and practice in internationally-focused Business Management. This stream prepares students to design, manage and deliver services within a variety of business contexts. The Marketing Stream delivers the knowledge and skills that provide a solid foundation in Marketing within the broader business function, which is developed through a range of exciting elective subject areas. Specifically, the programme aims to introduce students to the economic, psychological and strategic

principles of marketing.

The Economics Stream Employment opportunities for our BBS (Hons) graduates are excellent as our programme provides a general business education as well as an opportunity to develop specialist expertise. Graduates may choose from a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors both nationally and internationally. Graduates from our BBS (Hons) will be fully equipped to pursue a wide range of taught and research postgraduate programmes. Employment opportunities for our BBS (Hons) graduates are excellent.

Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons)Specialising in Accounting, Management, Marketing & EconomicsThe BBS suite of programmes equips students with competence in key business functions and a range of core contemporary business skills

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Course Outline

Level 1

Core Subjects: Accounting, Economics, Business Law, Statistics, Introduction to Marketing

Electives: Choose One - Communications, Languages (French), Sociology, Human Resource Management *

Level 2

ACCOUNTING STREAM: Core Subjects: Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation,

Electives: Choose Two - Languages (French), Business Strategy, Company Law, Financial Management, Services Marketing *

MARKETING STREAM: Core Subjects: Marketing, International Marketing, Market Research, Services Marketing


MANAGEMENT STREAM: Core Subjects: Accounting, Management Accounting, Management, Financial Management


ECONOMICS STREAM: Core Subjects: Microeconomics, Business Research Methods, International Finance, Business Mathematics


Level 3

ACCOUNTING STREAM: Core Subjects: Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Project

Electives: Choose Two - Languages (French) Information Technology, Taxation, European Law *

MARKETING STREAM: Core Subjects: Marketing, Market Research, Research Methods, Project


MANAGEMENT STREAM: Core Subjects: Business Administration, Ethics, Organisational Behaviour, Project


ECONOMICS STREAM: Core Subjects: Macroeconomics, Banking, International Trade, Project


* Electives will run subject to demand

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Course Details

Course start dates: February & October

Course Duration: 4 months lectures, 2 months’ work experience.

Awarding body Public Relations Institute of Ireland

Applications


Entry Requirements

Individuals with no prior experience can apply. A sufficient level of oral and written English is required to enable full participation in both courses and assessments.

Contact Details


Course Modules

•Conceptdevelopment

•EventPlanning

•FinancialManagement

•MarketingEventManagement

•StrategicMarketing

•CharityEventsand

Award Ceremonies

•PRImplementation&Planning

•CorporateEventManagement

•ExhibitionManagement

•Sponsorship

•SportsEventManagement

•OutdoorEvents,

Concepts, Logistics

•HumanResourcesManagement

•HealthandSafety

•RiskManagement

•Celebrityevents

•WeddingPlanning

•Conferences

Course Description

Advanced Diploma in event Management

A challenging course that gives students an in depth knowledge of event management and the practical skills and confidence to professionally organise an event from conception to completion. A dedicated Public Relations module introduces students to the role of PR within the events industry. This course is suited to those with limited work experience

who would benefit from more hands on tuition (or a participatory course) and in depth training in event management.

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN EVENT MANAGEMENT AT A GLANCE -

• Daycourseover6month’s,4month’s lectures, 2 month’s work experience.

• 2monthsworkplacementinchosen field

• Indepthtrainingfromqualifiedand experienced lectures

• 4projectsthroughoutthecourses.One individual project.

• Bestintheindustryguestlectures.

• SitevisitstokeyvenuesinDublin.

• Practicalhandsonexperienceandworkshops throughout the courses.

• Presentationskillstraining.

• CVandinterviewtraining.Planningand implementation of a live event.

• Dedicatedcareeradvice.

Advanced Diploma in Event Management (Day)All lecturers and guest lecturers have been specially selected for their wealth of experience and proven track record in the event management industry.

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Course Details

Course start dates: March & October

Course Duration: 18 weeks

Awarding body Public Relations Institute of Ireland

Applications


Entry Requirements

Individuals with no prior experience can apply. Both courses are open to individuals from any educational background and with various levels of work experience. A sufficient level of oral and written English is required to enable full participation in both courses and assessments.

Contact Details


Course Modules

•Planning•MarketingEventManagement•CharityEvents&AwardCeremonies•PRinEventManagement•CorporateEventManagement•ExhibitionManagement•Sponsorship•SportsEventManagement•OutdoorEvents,Concepts,Logistics•HealthandSafety•RiskManagement

•Celebrityevents•WeddingPlanning•Conferences

Course Description

Diploma in event Management A practical course introducing students to the fundamentals of event management. The course gives students the skills and confidence to professionally organise events from start to finish. The Public Relations module introduces students to the role of PR within the events industry. This course is suited to those with a number of years work experience seeking to enhance their skills or make a career change.

DIPLOMA IN EVENT MANAGEMENT

AT A GLANCE

• Eveningcourseover18weeks

• Onenightaweek-Thursday

6.30pm - 9.00pm.

• Workplacementsthroughoutthe

course - optional.

• Qualifiedandexperienced

lectures.

• Individualprojects

• Practicalcasestudiesand

exercises.

• Bestintheindustryguestlectures.

• Presentationskillstraining.

• Individual career advice

Diploma in Event Management (Evening) All lecturers and guest lecturers have been specially selected for their wealth of experience and proven track record in the event management industry.

What our students say about us

I would recommend this course to anyone, whether currently working in the events industry or just starting out. The wide range of topics, comprehensive notes, interactive classes and guest speakers means there is something here for everyone. I’ve have put into place so many of the lessons I learned during the course.

It has benefited not just the events I have run but the other people working with me. The notes have proved invaluable and help is always at hand from the lecturers so preparation for projects or exams never seemed very daunting. It’s great to come away with a qualification for a job I so enjoy!

Alison Hughes - International Rugby Board

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Course Details

Course start date: February & October

Course duration: 12 Weeks

Awarding body: The Institute of Commercial Management

Applications

Please apply directly to the College or email [email protected]

Course Description

This project management course is designed to provide students with practical instruction in project management. It presents an integrated view of the concepts, skills, tools and techniques involved in the management of projects. Participants will focus on the phases of project management: Initiating, Planning, Execution, Controlling, and Closing. They will also focus on the topics of Project Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Human Resources, Quality, Risk, and Procurement. MS Project Management Software will be integrated into the curriculum.

Course Outline

• StartingandPlanningtheProject

• Definitionofprojectscope

• PlanningandSequencingofProject Deliverables

• CreatingaSchedule

• ResourceplanningforInternaland External Resources

• CostingandBudgets

• ImplementingthePlanandkeeping on Track

• RiskIdentificationandAnalysis

• SelectingthePeople/TeamBuilding

• ManagingChanges.TrackingProgress

• Communication.ClosingtheProject

Case-Study Analysis and Presentation

Diploma in Project Management


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Course Details

Course start dates: October

Course timetable The course is held every Tuesday evening from 6pm-9pm. There will also be two Saturdays per month from 10am to 5pm. The event management modules are held over five Thursdays throughout the course.

Awarding body This course is accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Ireland. It is an internationally recognised qualification.

Applications

Please apply directly to the College or email Diplomas@ independentcolleges.ie

Contact Details


Course Description

Devised by the Public Relations Institute of Ireland and delivered by experienced industry professionals, this is the premier professional qualification in public relations

in Ireland. This course will give students a detailed understanding of the theory of professional communications as well as the practical skills required to succeed in public relations. Students are also given an introduction to the fundamentals of event management.

Syllabus

• PublicRelationsinPractice

• MediaRelations&MediaWriting

• TheProfessionalEnvironment

• BusinessandGovernmentEnvironment

• SpecialisedAreasofPublicRelations

• AdvancedWritingforPR

• PublicRelationsCampaigns&Presentation Skills

• EffectiveEventManagement


Those who wish to develop a career in PR or those who have some PR experience but wish to enhance their skills and promotion prospects with a professional qualification.

Part Time Diploma in Public Relations (Dip. PR) with Event Management Module

Faculty oF proFessional accountancyplatinum approved

School of Professional Accountancy

ACCA Dublin (full time) 53

ACCA Dublin (part time) 54

ACCA Waterford (part time) 55

ACCA Cork (part time) 56

CPA Dublin & Cork (part time) 58

• 1st in the World Paper P1 The Professional Accountant at June 2009 sitting. • 1st in the World Paper P2 Corporate Reporting at December 2009 sitting. • top Affiliate in Ireland December 2009 sitting

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Course Details

Course start date: February & August

Course duration: 14 weeks full time

Awarding body: ACCA

Applications


Entry Requirements

Please visit www.accaglobal.com.

Contact Details

The School of Professional Accountancy,Independent Colleges,60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Course Description

Independent Colleges’ ACCA full time programme is exam and career focused. It will assist students in achieving a rewarding career in the

field of Accounting and Finance. This programme is designed to provide students with a personalised study programme and is tailor-made to ensure students are professionally prepared to sit the ACCA exams.

The course will run over 14 weeks with 15 hours of lectures/tutorials per week. The ACCA programme is led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, MSc (Accounting), DipIFR. The course is delivered from our executive lecture suites in Dublin City Centre.

Careers opportunities for Qualified ACCA

The flexibility of the ACCA qualification means that it will not limit you to one particular sector. As an ACCA member, you will have the opportunity to work in almost any sector you choose, be it private practice, the public sector, the financial services or corporate sector, giving you access to a broad range of complex and interesting roles.

With networks in over 170 countries, the ACCA qualification opens doors all over the world.

Course Outline

ACCA Dublin (full time)The ACCA programme is led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, MSc (Accounting), DipIFR.

FUnDAMentALS Nine papers in total

Knowledge

F1 Accountant in Business (AB)

F2 Management Accounting (MA)

F3 Financial Accounting (FA)

Skills

F4 Corporate and Business Law (CL)

F5 Performance Management (PM)

F6 Taxation (TX)

F7 Financial Reporting (FR)

F8 Audit and Assurance ( AA)

F9 Financial Management (FM)

PRoFeSSIonAL Five papers in total

essentials

P1 Professional Accountant (PA)

P2 Corporate Reporting (CR)

P3 Business Analysis (BA)

options (two to be completed)

P4 Advanced Financial Management (AFM)

P5 Advanced Performance Management (APM)

P6 Advanced Taxation (ATX)

P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)

CelebratingACCA StudentSuccessIndependent Colleges studentprizewinners June 2009 ACCAexams are (L-R) Simon Neilson (F7, 3rd in Ireland), Shane O¹Grady, ACCA Lecturer, Gayle Dunne (P5, 1st in Ireland), Beibhinn Coman, ACCA, Jeanine Nolan (P4, 3rd in Ireland,) Dave O¹Donoghue, School of Professional Accountancy, Aisling Kavanagh 1st place worldwide prizewinner for P1, Anna Pluta 2nd place worldwide prizewinner for P2, Liam Doran, School of Professional Accountancy, Mark Kelly (P2, 3rd in Ireland) and Kenneth Kilmurray (F9, 2nd in Ireland), (not pictured Bartosz Tobolski 3rd place worldwide prizewinner for P1).

Faculty oF proFessional accountancyplatinum approved

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Course Details


Course duration 14 weeks

Awarding body ACCA

Applications


Entry Requirements


Contact Details


Course Description

Our highly experienced lecturing team are exceptional communicators who will provide students with the examination focus necessary to help them to successfully negotiate the ACCA examinations. ACCA courses will be delivered over a fourteen week period in Dublin commencing in February and August of each year. Students are provided with extensive complimentary study materials and notes throughout the course.

The ACCA programme is led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, MSc (Accounting), DipIFR. The course is delivered from our executive lecture suites in Dublin City Centre.


The flexibility of the ACCA qualification means that it will not limit you to one particular sector. As an ACCA member, you will have the opportunity to work in almost any sector you choose, be it public practice, the public sector, financial services or the corporate sector, giving you access to a broad range of complex and interesting roles.


Course Outline

ACCA Dublin (part time)Independent Colleges ACCA programme is led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, MSc (Accounting), DipIFR.

F1: Accountant in Business

F2: Management Accounting

F3: Financial Accounting

F4: Corporate and Business Law

F5: Performance Management

F6: Taxation

F7: Financial Reporting

F8: Auditing and Assurance

F9: Financial Management

P1: Professional Accountant

P2: Corporate Reporting

P3: Business Analysis

P4: Advanced Financial Management

P5: Advanced Performance Management

P6: Advanced Taxation

P7: Advanced Audit and Assurance

Mel Kilkenny is part of Independent Colleges’ lecturing team, specialising in the area of ACCA Taxation subjects in Dublin & Cork.

Mel has lectured ACCA taxation subjects since 1992 and is the author of textbooks and revision kits for P6 and F6.

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Course Details



Awarding body ACCA

Applications


Entry Requirements


Contact Details


Course Description

Our highly experienced lecturing team are exceptional communicators who will provide students with the examination focus necessary to help them to successfully negotiate the ACCA examinations. ACCA courses will be delivered over a fourteen week period in Waterford commencing in February and August of each year. Students are provided with extensive complimentary study materials and notes throughout the course.

The ACCA programme is led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, M.Sc. (Accounting), DipIFR. The course is delivered from The Granville Hotel, Waterford.




Course Outline

ACCA Waterford (part time)The ACCA programme is led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, M.Sc. (Accounting), DipIFR.

F6: Taxation









Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) Joint Head of the School of Professional Accountancy.

Lecturer Profile

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Course Details



Awarding body ACCA

Applications


Entry Requirements


Contact Details


Course Description

Our highly experienced lecturing team are exceptional communicators who will provide students with the examination focus necessary to help them to successfully negotiate the ACCA examinations. ACCA courses will be delivered over a fourteen week period in Cork commencing in February and August of each year. Students are provided with extensive complimentary study materials and notes throughout the course.

The ACCA programme is led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, MSc (Accounting), DipIFR. The course is delivered from the Metropole Gresham Hotel, Cork




Course Outline

ACCA Cork (part time)The ACCA programme is led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, MSc (Accounting), DipIFR.

F6: Taxation









Dave O'Donoghue FCCA, MSc, Dip IFR Joint Head of the School of Professional Accountancy

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Our exclusive lecturing team are offering

full and part time ACCA programmes in Dublin,

Waterford & Cork.

The team includes:

Dave o’Donoghue FCCA, MSc, DipIFR

Michael Donnelly FCCA

Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance)

Mel Kilkenny BComm, FCA, AITI

Shane o’Grady BSc

Sandra Gleeson FCCA, Dip IFRS, IATI

Mick Bristow BSc (Mgmt), Grad Dip, ACCA

All are experts in their lecturing fields and are focused on helping

students achieve outstanding results to get them into and to the top

of their chosen career in Accountancy.Anna Pluta 2nd place worldwide

prizewinner for P2 – Corporate Reporting,

Aisling Kavanagh 1st place worldwide

prizewinner for P1 - Professional

Accountant

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Course Details


Course duration : 1 year part time

Awarding body: CPA

Applications


Entry Requirements

Please visit www.cpaireland.ie

Contact Details


Course Description

Independent Colleges’ CPA programme commences in September of each year. Lectures is delivered from The Gresham Metropole Hotel, MacCurtain Street, Cork and our executive lecture suites in Dublin City Centre by a team of experienced, uniquely well- qualified and inspiring lecturers. Students who wish to study for a CPA programme must register with the institute. For further information, log on to www.cpaireland.ie

Course Outline

CPA Dublin and Cork (part time)The CPA programme is led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, M.Sc. (Accounting), DipIFR.

Year one

Formation Level

Formation 1

Paper 1 – Business Mathematics & Quantitative Methods

Paper 2 – Economics & the Business Environment

Paper 3 – Business Law

Formation 2

Paper 1 – Management Accounting

Paper 2 – Financial Accounting

Paper 3 – Information Systems

Paper 4 – Taxation

Professional Level

Professional 1

Paper 1 – Managerial Finance

Paper 2 – Corporate Reporting

Paper 3 – Corporate Law and Governance

Paper 4 – Auditing

Professional 2

Paper 1 – Strategy Leadership & Knowledge Management

Paper 2 – Audit Practice and Assurance Services

Paper 3 – Advanced Corporate Reporting

Paper 4 – Strategic Corporate Finance

Paper 5 – Strategic Performance Management

Paper 6 – Advanced Taxation

Sandra Gleeson FCCA, Dip IFRS., IAtISandra is a Senior Lecturer with Independent Colleges and specialises in Financial Accounting and Management Accounting. She has lectured to ACCA, CPA, IATI, CIMA and ACA students for the past 6 years. Sandra has an exam focused approach and an ability to simplify more difficult areas of the subject.

Lecturer Profile

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Diplomaprogrammes

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Arts

IT

Journalism

Law

Management Skills

Psychology


Course Details

Course start date: February & October

Course duration 12 or 20 weeks One night per week

Awarding body ICM / PRII / ILEX

Applications

Please apply directly to the College.www.independentcolleges.ie/apply

Entry Requirements

There is an open admissions policy for these programmes.

Contact Details

Diplomas Admissions, Independent Colleges,60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.Tel: +353 1 672 5058 [email protected]

Arts

Family History Research - Genealogy

Writing for Children’s Books

Creative Writing

Fashion Design

Illustration for Children’s Books

Ancient Irish History

IT

Web Design

Office Applications

Social Media for Business

Journalism

Journalism

Fashion Journalism

Music Journalism

Sports Journalism

Writing & Editing for the Workplace

Media Studies

Law

Entertainment Media and the Law

Mediation

Family Law

Employment Law

Management Skills

Personal Finance

Stock Market Studies

Event Management

Project Management

Public Relations

Psychology

Sports Psychology

Popular Psychology

Criminal and Forensic Psychology

Addiction Studies

Counselling & Psychotherapy

Evening DiplomasOur evening diploma courses cover a wide and unique range of subjects, from Employment Law to Illustration for Children’s Books. Classes are delivered by industry-active specialists. Our practically focused professional programmes are designed to provide you with a competitive advantage in the workplace, while our arts and humanities courses provide an opportunity to undertake practical,

hands-on projects in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Many more courses are de-tailed on our website at: www.independentcolleges.ie

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The Admissions Office,Independent College Dublin,60-63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.Tel: +353 1 672 5058Fax: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Independent College | Cork Telephone +353 21 420 4180

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Independent College | WaterfordTelephone +353 21 420 4180

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Should you require further information please contact our Admissions Office at the details below.

Independent College | Dublin 60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Telephone +353 1 672 5058 Fax +353 1 635 1120

[email protected]

www.independentcolleges.ie

www.independentcolleges.ie 60-63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Tel: +353 1 672 5058Fax: +353 1 672 1120

[email protected]

Independent Colleges Academic Prospectus 2010

Documents

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