Welcome to the Guidance Counsellor Information Booklet for 2017 undergraduate entry. 2017 will see the first students presenting results from the new Leaving Certificate system and also the introduction of the common points scale, together with more common entry programmes across the third level sector.

With so much change occurring we hope that this publication will provide you the Guidance Counsellor with enhanced and new information about the University of Limerick which will further assist you in supporting your students. The publication is not intended for your students or other enquirers regarding the content of our programmes.

To meet these separate requirements we continue to publish the prospectus which is supplemented with more detailed course content on our website at www.ul.ie/courses/.

We hope that this publication will be of use. If you have any feedback, comments or suggestions for future editions you can email us at admissions@ul.ie.

Thank you for your continued support of the University of Limerick.

Anne HickeyADMISSIONS OFFICER

The Marketing and Communications Division co-ordinates the School Engagement Programme. If you would like to arrange a school visit please contact Sharon Kelly on 061 202094 or schoolengagement@ul.ie

Open Days

Our Open Days will take place on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st October 2016. There is also a Guidance Counsellor briefing scheduled for 11.00am on both Open Days.

On Saturday 14th January 2017. We will be running an additional Open Day to coincide with the 1st February closing date for applying to the Central Application Office (CAO). As the event is taking place on a Saturday, it also affords a more accessible opportunity for parents of students and those considering admission to the University as a mature student.

Finally, we attend all the regional career fairs supported by the IGC.

Requests for School VisitsTo request a visit to give a talk about courses on offer at the University of Limerick please contact Sharon Kelly on 061 202094 or email schoolengagement@ul.ie

Welcome

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Sharon KellyMARKETING CO-ORDINATOR

Contents

Forward to 2017 edition 3Alert List 4Students with Disabilities 6Access for Socio-EconomicallyDisadvantaged Students 7Mature Student Entry 8Availability of Languages on Undergraduate Course 9Erasmus/Study Abroad 10Post Graduate Courses 12Girls in Civil Engineering 13Academic Articles 14IGC Conference 2016 15Recognition of Pre-2017 Leaving Certificate 16New Bachelor of Arts Degree 17Choices in Science and Engineering 18Graduate Employment Statistics 20Cooperative Education 27Programme Summary 28Other Entry Requirements 47Arts Degree - LM002 48FETAC Entry 50Campus Accommodation 55Scholarships & Awards 56UL Sports 58Open Days 60Travel to UL/ Useful Contacts 61Campus Map 62National Smart Travel 64

Our Graduate AttributesThe University of Limerick provides a learning environment that stimulates students to be: knowledgeable, proactive, creative, responsible, collaborative, articulate.

It represents our collective commitment to creating and sustaining an outstanding and distinctive learning environment for all our students. It articulates the range of educational priorities that we focus on: educating people for their professional and personal lives, ensuring that our students take responsibility for themselves and learn to be responsible in their communities, delivering a curriculum that embraces the rigours of each discipline but one that also steps beyond disciplinary boundaries so that students learn to interact effectively with people from other backgrounds, cultures and specialisms.

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Forward to 2017 edition

2016 has been a very significant year in relation to the academic review of our undergraduate offerings and consideration of the new entry requirements under the revised Leaving Certificate grading system.

The review of undergraduate offerings has seen a dramatic reduction in the number of points of entry onto our undergraduate programmes. As a consequence, the number of entries in the 2017 edition of the CAO handbook has been reduced from 72 to 43, the most significant reduction in the university sector. There are two key areas that have contributed to this reduction. The first is in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences where a number of programmes have been replaced by a new Arts degree. On page 17 an overview is given of the new Arts degree in UL that is offered in conjunction with Mary Immaculate College. Details on all of the subject combinations available are outlined on pages 48 and 49. The second area relates to the new offerings by the Faculty of Science & Engineering and you can get further details of this on page 18 and 19.

Details of our approved entry requirements under the revised Leaving Certificate grading system are outlined on the programme summary details. In addition to the revised entry requirements, details as to the recognition of pre-2017 Leaving Certificate are also outlined on page 16. The revised grading system is based on grade bands of 10% replacing the previous system that was based on bands of 5%.

As consequence, the revision of entry requirements has had an impact on the recognition of Pre-2017 Leaving Certificate.

There is a very useful piece on language offerings across all our undergraduate courses including whether languages are available at advanced and/or beginners level. You will find this on page 9.

The University is also delighted to announce a new sports scholarship scheme. Further details on the scheme is available on page 57.

2016 has been a significant year in building our relationship with the Institute of Guidance Counsellors. We were delighted to host and be the main sponsor for the 2016 IGC Conference & AGM that took place at the end of February and you will find a report of the conference on page 15.

We are delighted to be working with the Mid-western branch by hosting their career fair at the end of September 2016. The fair is aimed at schools in Clare, Limerick and Tipperary.

Finally, we are planning, in partnership with the Mid-western branch, to run another CPD Day for guidance counsellors at the end of November 2016. Further details will be communicated at a later date.

Thank you for your continued support of the university.

Joachim BarnettDeputy Admissions OfficerAugust 2016

Changes to Admissions Requirements

2017 will see the first students presenting the new Leaving Certificate results and the resulting introduction of the common points scale, together with more common entry programmes across the third level sector. Many of the programmes offered pre 2017 will continue to be offered but will have common entry routes to the specific programmes. Others will continue to be offered as single entry programmes. Full details of all the programmes are available in the University of Limerick undergraduate prospectus.

Please note the following changes to admission requirements:

General Matriculation requirements

Candidates will be required to have 2 H5 and 4 O6/H7 grades which must include Mathematics, Irish or another language and English. Please refer to prospectus for specific programme requirements.

New Programmes

The following programmes are new to the CAO Handbook for 2017 entry:

LM002 BA Arts (offered in conjunction with Mary Immaculate College)Incorporating Arts degrees previously offered in UL and MIC. See pages 48 and 49 for subject optins available.

LM026 BA Performing ArtsThis programme incorporates Irish Music and Dance (LM030) and Voice and Dance (LM031)

LM103 BSc Paramedic StudiesThis programme was launched in 2016 but is appearing in the CAO Handbook for the first time in 2017

LM121 BSc Computing TechnologiesThis programme incorporates: Computer Systems (LM051); Mobile Communications and Security (LM083) and Computer Games Development (LM110)

LM122 BSc Creative Media and Interaction DesignThis programme incorporates: Digital Media Design (LM113) and Music Media and Performance Technology (LM114)

LM123 BSc Biological and Chemical SciencesThis programme incorporates: Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry (LM061; Industrial Biochemistry (LM064); Environmental Science (LM066) and Bioscience

LM124 BSc MathematicsThis programme incorporates: Mathematics and Physics (LM088); Mathematical Sciences (LM060) and Economics and Mathematical Science (LM037)

LM125 BSc PhysicsThis programme incorporates: Applied Physics (LM065) and Mathematics and Physics (LM088)

Alert List 2016/17

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Notification of Change in Entry Requirements

LM125 Physics

The entry requirement in science for LM125 Physics is being reviewed for entry in 2018. It is proposed that the science requirement will be raised from a H4 to a H3 in any one of the science subjects in Group 7. All other entry requirements for this course will remain the same. This change is not being introduced in 2017.

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Alert List 2016/17

Change in Programme Options

LM050 BBS Business StudiesThis programme now incorporates Business Studies with a language – French (LM052), German (LM053) and Japanese (LM055).

LM116 BE Engineering Choice has changed names to EngineeringThis common entry programme incorporates Biomedical Engineering (LM071); Mechanical Engineering (LM073); Civil Engineering (LM085) and Design and Manufacture Engineering (LM119)

Programmes now offered within common entry programmes

The following programmes will not be offered as single entry programmes with effect from 2017:

LM022 BA Politics and International RelationsLM032 BA Arts (Joint Honours)LM033 BA New English and MediaLM035 BA English and HistoryLM036 BA Economics and SociologyLM041 BA Politics and Public AdministrationLM045 BA Language and LiteratureLM046 BA History, Politics, Sociology and Social StudiesLM048 BA Gaeilge+These programmes have been incorporated into LM002 Arts (offered in conjunction with Mary Immaculate College)

LM030 BA Irish Music and DanceLM031 BA Voice and DanceThese programmes have been incorporated into LM026 Performing Arts

LM037 BSc Economics and Mathematical SciencesLM060 BSc Mathematical SciencesLM088 BSc Mathematics and Physics (also incorporated into LM125 Physics)These programmes have been incorporated into LM124 Mathematics

LM051 BSc Computer SystemsLM083 BSc Mobile Communications and SecurityLM110 BSc Computer Games Development These programmes have been incorporated into LM121 Computing Technologies

LM052 BSc Business Studies with a Modern Language (French)LM053 BSc Business Studies with a Modern Language (German)LM055 BSc Business Studies with a Modern Language (Japanese)These programmes have been incorporated into LM050 Business Studies

LM061 BSc Pharmaceutical and Industrial ChemistryLM064 BSc Industrial BiochemistryLM066 BSc Environmental Science These programmes have been incorporated into LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences

LM065 BSc Applied PhysicsLM088 BSc Mathematics and Physics (also incorporated into LM124 Mathematics)These programmes have been incorporated into LM125 Physics LM071 BE Biomedical Engineering LM073 BE Mechanical Engineering LM085 BE Civil Engineering LM119 BSc Design and Manufacture EngineeringThese programmes have been incorporated into LM116 Engineering. LM113 BSc Digital Media DesignLM114 BSc Music Media and Performance TechnologyThese programmes have been incorporated into LM122 Creative Media and Interactive Design

LM151 Mature Entry to BSc General NursingLM153 Mature Entry to BSc Mental Health NursingLM155 Mature Entry to BSc Intellectual Disability NursingLM157 Mature Entry to BSc MidwiferyFrom 2017 mature applicants for Nursing and Midwifery programmes will be processed as part of the standard Nursing and Midwifery programmes. Mature applicants will continue to be allocated a set quota of places per programme. This means that the following programmes are being discontinued in the CAO Handbook:

Discontinued Programmes

LM087 BSc EnergyThis programme has been discontinued with effect from 2017

Open Days

The University Open Days will take place on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 October 2016: An additional Open Day will take place on Saturday 14th January 2017.

Students with Disabilities

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Disability Access Route to Education (DARE)

The University of Limerick is part of the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) supplementary admissions scheme for school leavers (under 23 years old as at January 1st 2017) with disabilities. DARE was established by a number of Higher Education Institutions as clear evidence shows that disability can have a negative impact on educational attainment at school and on progression to higher education. School leavers who meet the eligibility criteria compete for a quota of places allocated to applicants on a reduced points basis in the University of Limerick. All applicants must meet minimum entry and specific subject requirements.

School leavers must apply to the CAO by the 1st February, disclose the required details for their disability and/or specific learning in their CAO application by the 1st March and supply the required supporting documentation to the CAO by the 1st April.

Further information on the DARE scheme is available from www.accesscollege.ie

Language Exemption

Students may receive a waiver of the Irish or Modern language requirement under the following circumstances:

1. Where an applicant has a learning difficulty for a disability, as evidenced by a Department of Education & Skills (DES) Certificate of Exemption (Revision of Rule 46 “Rules and Programme for Secondary School” in relation to exemption from Irish – Circular Letter M10/94);

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2. Where an applicant is eligible under DARE for the following categories of disabilities with a learning difficulty:

a. Attention Deficit Disorder(ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) b. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (including Asperger’s Syndrome)

c. Deaf/Hard of Hearing

d. Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) - Dyspraxia / Dysgraphia

e. Specific Learning Difficulty (including Dyslexia & Dyscalculia)

Please note, however, that this is a separate application to the DARE scheme.

Applying for a Language Exemption

To apply for a language exemption under 1 above,applicants are required to:

1. Submit an application to the University, consisting of a covering letter which should include the CAO Application Number and

2. Provide a copy of DES Certificate of Exemption under Circular M10/94.

The completed application should be posted to: Language Exemption, Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Limerick, Limerick. On receipt of a completed application, this will be reviewed by the University and a decision communicated to applicants regarding their eligibility for the language exemption.

The written application for a language exemption must be made to the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Limerick before 1st July of the year of entry.

The National University of Ireland (NUI) Language Waiver is completely separate. Even if you have an NUI waiver you still need to apply to the University of Limerick.

The exemption applies only to minimum entry requirements for the university. Where there is a specific language requirement for a course, the exemption does not apply . Candidates must satisfy all other requirements.

Please note that the University of Limerick reserves the right to withdraw an exemption from a language where any evidence that accompanies the CAO application indicates that the applicant does not qualify for a language exemption.

Brenda Shinners-KennedyDISABILITY OFFICER

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Access For Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Students

Access Office

The University actively encourages participation by socio-economically disadvantaged students in its programmes of study. Students applying to the University through the Access Office will be assessed socio- economically to determine their eligibility. The Access Office offers two entry routes to the University of Limerick: the Access to University Course and the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR).

Access to University Course

The Access to University Course is a 13 week full time course held in the University during the Spring Semester. The course consists of modules in study skills, personal development, transition to university, life skills, logical problem solving, and computer skills. Participants also undertake a link-in module in the undergraduate course they plan to proceed to the following September. On successful completion of the course, students progress to the degree course of their choice in the autumn and are offered a variety of academic, personal and social supports while studying at the University. Further information and application material available on this course from University of Limerick Access Office.

The University of Limerick Access Office Tel: 061 213104. Fax: 061 234123.

Website: www.ul.ie/access Email: access@ul.ie

Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) The University of Limerick is part of the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) scheme for school leavers under 23 years old as at January 1st 2017) from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. HEAR has been established by a number of Higher Education Institutions based on clear evidence that socio-economic disadvantage has a negative impact on educational achievement at school and progression to higher education. School leavers who provide satisfactory evidence relating to their socio-economic circumstances and meet the Irish Leaving Certificate minimum entry and specific subject requirements are eligible to compete for a quota of places allocated to applicants on a reduced points basis in the University of Limerick.

School leavers must apply to the CAO by the 1st February, disclose the required details for their socio-economic circumstances in their CAO application by the 1st March and supply the required supporting documentation to the CAO by the 1st April.

Further information on the HEAR scheme is available from www.accesscollege.ie

Deirdre O’ConnorACCESS OFFICER

Condition of a HEAR Offer

Students who receive a HEAR offer must attend an orientation programme before the first semester.

Students who accept places at the University of Limerick through HEAR are offered a variety of academic, personal and social supports while studying at third level. Details of post-admission supports for HEAR entrants can be found on: www.accesscollege.ie and www.ul.ie/access

Mature Student Entry

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All Programmes Other Than Nursing & Midwifery

To submit an application for consideration as a mature student, the following steps must be completed:

1 Mature applicants must apply online through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by the 1st February 2017.

2 Mature applicants must indicate in their CAO application that they are a mature applicant. They will be then directed to an additional section of the CAO form where they must provide details. All components of the mature application section must be completed.

3 The following further personal and educational additional information must be posted to the CAO by the

1st February 2017

• A tailored personal statement for each programme of study being applied for. Guidelines for personal statements are available from admissions@ul.ie. Tailored personal statements are not required for LM038 Psychology and Sociology, LM089 Sport and Exercise Sciences, LM100 Physiotherapy and LM102 Psychology.

• For applicants to LM038 Psychology and Sociology an essay must be provided. Guidelines for the essay are available from admissions.ul.ie

• All supporting documentation evidencing qualifications, courses and employment

• For LM089 Sports and LM089 Sport and Exercise Sciences, LM100 Physiotherapy and LM102 Psychology, applicants are required to undertake the Mature Students Admissions Pathway (MSAP) test. There is one sitting of the test annually. Typically, mature applicants are required to register for the test in February each year with the test taking place in March. Further details, including specific test dates and test centres, are available from msap-ie.acer.edu.au.

• For LM103 Paramedic Studies, applicants are required to undertake a written assessment test. Further details are available from admissions.ul.ie

With the exception of LM089 Sport and Exercise Science, LM100 Physiotherapy and LM102 Psychology, late applications

may be considered for some programmes up to the 1st May 2017. Contact the Admissions Office for further details.

Nursing and Midwifery ProgrammesMature applicants to Nursing and Midwifery programmes must apply to the CAO by 1st February 2017. Mature applicants must also apply through the Public Appointments Service (PAS) website www.publicjobs.ie in order to register for a written assessment test which PAS carries out on behalf of the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). This test is usually held in April. Further information can be found on www.nursingcareers.ie.

Mature Student Access CertificateThe Mature Student Access Certificate is a one year full-time pre-degree course designed for individuals who wish to develop or refresh key learning skills, and to undertake some foundation level academic studies, before applying directly to an undergraduate degree programme. Applicants must be at least 22 years of age on the 1st January of the year of registration for this programme. Contact the Mature Student Office for details. Further information is also available from www.ul.ie/mso.

Information Evenings and WorkshopsThe Mature Student Office organises a number of information evenings and workshops throughout the year to support applicants who wish to apply to UL as mature students. We also encourage prospective mature students to come to any of the UL Open Days. Further information on all relevant events is available on the Mature Student Office website (www.ul.ie/mso).

Mature Student Supports

The Mature Student Office supports mature students undertaking full-time undergraduate courses in UL. Supports include a dedicated Welcome Programme for Mature Students, tutorial support in conjunction with UL Learning Centres and administration of the UL40 Scholarship Scheme for Mature Students. For information on specific supports offered, please contact the Mature Student Office.

Pre-entry educational guidance is available to prospective mature students. This is a free service offered by the Continuing & Professional Education Department and is supported by the Mature Student Office. Email cpe@ul.ie or call 061-202530 to make an appointment. Further details available from www.ul.ie/CPE/node/174 or from www.ul.ie/mso.

I decided to go back to college a couple of years ago after I lost my job and I chose UL because I saw that it had the best options for me. What first interested me about my degree was the Accounting but since I have been here I have taken so many different

modules that I have a broader view on everything that I want to do and I feel that I have a better understanding of business as a whole.

The modules that I study are mainly to do with Accounting but I do a lot of other different modules linked to it like Marketing and HR. I have done subjects that I never would have thought I would have been doing - things that I found challenging were subjects that I thought I wasn’t good at in school. However, I feel the lecturers in UL are so approachable that any time I have a problem I can go to them and all they want you to do is to succeed.

The balance between my study and my home life was definitely challenging to begin with. When I started in first year I honestly didn’t know what I was taking on and I had to work my family life and my study life around one another. I have kind of perfected that now in my final year! The advice I would give to someone coming back to UL as a mature student would be firstly to ‘go for it’ because it’s so worth it. Secondly, organisation is important because you need to organise everything. Thirdly, always go for help any time you need it because lecturers are very willing to help you with any challenges you may have.

When I graduate I hope to go on and do my accounting exams. Because of my degree I can now go into different sides of business so I am still weighing up where I will go but I will do my accounting exams and go into full-time employment. The best thing personally for me about being a mature student is my daughter seeing me go through all of this and that moment when she sees me walk across the stage and accept my degree.

Ailish Clohessy BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES

Rhona McCormackMATURE & ADULT LEARNER COORDINATOR

Mature Student OfficeTel: 061 202735Website: www.ul.ie/mso Email: mso@ul.ie

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Mature Student OfficeTel: 061 202735Website: www.ul.ie/mso Email: mso@ul.ie

Availability of Languages on Undergraduate Courses

The School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics at the University of Limerick brings together the core subjects of French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Linguistics, English as a Foreign Language, English Language Teaching. Language subjects can be found on a variety of courses in UL and an outline of these is given in the table below.

Additional help with language learning is also available. The Language Learning Hub is a free service for UL students, offering support for language learning and access to language learning material in many languages. Our state of the art Languages Building opened in 2009, offering language and computer labs and a large self-access area with TV & audio stations and DVD players, with audio material, a print library of over 1300 volumes, over 1000 DVDs and 200 CD-ROMs.

It is also possible for a student to take a language module in addition to their course modules, provided they apply during week 1 of semester.

ProgrammeNo. of

languages studied:

French (Advanced)

German (Beginners)

German (Advanced)

Spanish (Beginners)

Spanish (Advanced)

Japanese(Beginners)

TESOL Linguistics

LM002 BA Arts 0 to 2 No

LM029 LLB Law Plus 0 to 2

LM039 BA in Journalism

& New Media0 to 2 No No

LM040 BA in European

Studies1 or 2 No No

LM044 BA in Applied

Languages2 or 3

LM050 Business Studies

(including Business

Studies with French/

German/Japanese)

1 No No No No No

LM056 International

Business0 to 1 No No No

Erasmus/ Study Abroad

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The International Education Division organises academic placements abroad for students of the University of Limerick. Students may study for one semester at a UL partner University in Europe under the Erasmus programme or at a University in a country beyond Europe through the International Exchanges programme. The following courses have a mandatory placement abroad:

Degree Placement Period

BA Applied Languages Year 3, Autumn Semester

BA European Studies Year 3, Autumn Semester

BA International Business Year 3, Autumn Semester

BA Arts Year 3, Autumn Semester

BA Journalism and New Media Year 3, Spring Semester

BA Languages & Literature Year 3, Autumn Semester

BSc Psychology Year 3, Spring Semester

BA Psychology and Sociology Year 3, Autumn Semester

The Erasmus programme pays a grant to all students for studies in Europe. This grant of between €250 and €300 per month, depending on the destination country, contributes to the cost of travel and accommodation. Some scholarships, under Erasmus+ Credit Mobility, are also available for study outside Europe. These are awarded on academic merit.

UL has over 340 approved partner universities worldwide. In Europe, there are academic partnerships in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Norway, Netherlands, and Sweden. Opportunities for study abroad also exist in countries such as Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, New Zealand, Mexico and the United States. Credits obtained whilst studying abroad are recognised as part of the UL degree programme through ECTS (European Credit Transfer System).

Further Information and Contact Details

International Education Division, Room E0030, Main BuildingTel: +353 61 202304 E-mail: erasmus@ul.ie or exchanges@ul.iehttp://www.ul.ie/international/

Patricia O’Flaherty, Sinead Loughran, Herveline Roche and Dearbhla McNamara

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Erasmus/ Study Abroad

Erasmus Student Profile:Beth KeohaneB.A. NEW MEDIA AND ENGLISH - LM033FROM COUNTY CORK

If there is one thing I learnt from my experience abroad, it’s that while you have the chance you should always take advantage of the experiences that are put in front of you. For me to be able to say I have spent the past year either studying or working abroad is something very rare and I count myself lucky to be attending a university that values these experiences enough to allow us have these opportunities. The best tip I can give any student heading to Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is to make sure to make the most of your time there because all I know that my time absolutely flew. Before I knew it I was back home for Christmas as if I never left. Head into Erasmus with a positive attitude because it’s the first time I really had to be independent and mature with my decisions because it was only me that it affected. It’s an incredible opportunity UL are giving us as students and not many can say they spend a semester in the co-capital of Greece. An experience like this is completely what you make it and this has never been so apparent as with my time in Thessaloniki, it was up to me to seize the opportunity that was put in front of me. In ways I wish I had done more but at the same time it was an unforgettable experience I will always value and I can honestly say it was the most beneficial time in my life in terms of maturing and development as a person.

Erasmus Student Profile:Bobby Nolan BBS BUSINESS STUDIES - LM050FROM COUNTY CORK

I am currently on a student exchange with an Erasmus+ international credit mobility grant here in Hong Kong, which will be my new home for this semester. I am already here over a month and have enjoyed every second. The culture, the place and most importantly the people have surpassed all my expectations.

Hong Kong as a place is genuinely spectacular. It has everything really. The city itself has an amazing skyline, especially at night. There is also a great buzz around the city, a nice sense of hustle and bustle for those who like life in the fast lane. But just 5 minutes from that you have some of the best scenery I’ve seen, picturesque beaches, unbelievable hikes. I was even in a public park the other day surrounded by over 200 monkeys, just chilling. It’s a massive culture shock but not overwhelming in any way.

I study five modules, mostly marketing but one computer science and one mandarin Chinese. I actually enjoy them all, especially the marketing ones where the material is really new and relevant. The classes are taught through English and the lecturers are all really impressive.

If any student is considering going on an exchange then I would 100% recommend Hong Kong. Absolutely everything about my time here has been unbelievable and I’m looking forward to seeing what the next two months has to offer.

“Zaijian” from me.

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Post Graduate CoursesOn completion of your undergraduate degree there is still an opportunity to specialise in your area or to change your field of expertise. The following postgraduate programmes were available for 2016/17:

Arts Humanities & Social Sciences

Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies MACreative Writing, MACritical Irish Studies, MAEnglish MA Ethics in International Affairs MAEuropean Politics & Governance MAFrench MAGender, Culture & Society MAGerman Language & Culture in Europe, MAHistory of the Family (Online) MAHistory of the Family MAHuman Rights in Criminal Justice LLM/MAInternational Commercial Law LLMInternational Studies MAIrish-German Studies MALanguage and ICT Content Development, MALaw (General) LLM Law LLB (Graduate Entry)Local History MAModern Language Studies MAPeace and Development Studies MAPolitics MASociology (Applied Social Research), MASociology (Youth, Community & Social Regeneration) MATeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MA Technical Communication & E-Learning MATechnical Writing (Distance Learning) Graduate Certificate

Irish World Academy of Music & Dance

Classical String Performance MACommunity Music MADance Performance MAEthnochoreology MAEthnomusicology MAFestive Arts MAIrish Music Studies MAIrish Traditional Music Performance MAMusic Therapy MARitual Chant & Song MA

Business

Business Administration Corporate MBABusiness Management MAComputational Finance MScEconomic Analysis MSc Finance and Information Systems MScFinancial Services MScHuman Resource Management MScInternational Entrepreneurship Management MASTERSInternational Management and Global Business MScInternational Tourism MA Marketing, Consumption and Society MScProfessional Diploma Accounting (Level 8)Project and Programme Management (Distance Learning) MScProject Management MScRisk Management and Insurance MScSoftware Engineering and Entrepreneurship MScTaxation (Masters)Work & Organisational Psychology/Work & Organisational Behaviour MSc

Education & Health Sciences

Advanced Clinical Practice (Postgraduate Certificate)Advanced Healthcare Practice MScClinical Psychology DclinPsychDance Grad Dip/MADigital Media Development in Education Grad Dip/MA Educational Mentoring Grad Cert/Grad Diploma/MEd Global Health & Development (postgraduate certificate)Guidance Counselling & Lifespan Development MA Health Education And Promotion Grad Dip/MAIntegrative Psychotherapy Graduate Diploma/MAMedicine (Graduate Entry) Musculoskeletal Therapy (Postgraduate Certificate)Music MEdNeurological Rehabilitation (Postgraduate Certificate)Nursing (Dementia Care) MScNursing (Palliative Care) MScNursing (Perioperative Care) Nursing (Psychosocial Interventions in Mental Health Care)Nursing (Rehabilitation of the Older Person) MScNursing (Respiratory Care) MscNursing Midwifery MScNursing Studies MScOccupational Therapy MScPain (Postgraduate Certificate)Physiotherapy [Professional Qualification] MScPosture, Seating and Wheelchair Mobility Across the Life Course Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching (Level 8), Professional Master of Education (Business)Professional Master of Education (Languages) Professional Master of Education (Mathematics)Professional Master of Education (Music)Professional Master of Education (Physical Education)Professional Master of Education (Technology)Psychological Science MScPsychology MA Sports and Exercise Psychology MScSpeech and Language Therapy MScSports Performance MScTeaching, Learning and Scholarship, Specialist Diploma

Science & Engineering

Advanced Engineering Materials (MSc)Aeronautical Engineering MEng Applied Physics MSc Biomedical Device Materials (MSc)Chemical Engineering Grad DipComputer Aided Engineering Product Design Grad Dip/MTechComputer and Communications Systems MEng Computer Engineering Grad Dip/MEngComputing Grad Dip Health Informatics MScInformation and Network Security MEng Interactive Media MA/MScMathematical Modelling MScMechanical Engineering MEng Multilingual Computing and Localisation MScMusic Technology MSc/MASoftware Engineering & Entrepreneurship MScSoftware Engineering MSc Sustainable Resource Management: Policy & Practice MSc VLSI Systems MEng

Girls in Civil Engineering

Myths and Surprising FactsSociety is missing out on a hugely talented section of the population. The latest CSO statistics show just over 50% of the Irish population is female yet they comprise less than 10% of the engineering profession. This statistic is perplexing given that girls pursuing engineering at the University of Limerick generally graduate with first class or 2.1 honours degrees. This is consistent with the transformative contribution Irish women are making to the political, economic, cultural, international and sporting fabric of our society. Women have acted as Presidents of Ireland, UN High Commissioner, Commissioner of An Garda Siochana, European Commissioner, Chair of the Revenue Authority, University Chancellor, Chair of the Policing Authority, Global Chief Executive of Special Olympics and an Irish woman is the current Olympic boxing champion! Given the diversity in these roles why do we not see greater involvement of girls in ‘engineering for civilians’ otherwise known as civil engineering?

Two of my female engineering heroes are; SawTeen See (pictured), a Malaysian born American Structural Engineer1 who has been responsible for the design of many of the world’s iconic high rise buildings some reaching a half kilometre into the sky. Her tallest structure is currently under construction in her native country; the Merdeka PNB118 Tower slated to be 630 m when it tops out in 2020. SawTeen is also working on a futuristic cloud-harvesting high rise tower in Tokyo Bay that climbs a staggering one mile above ground2 … that’s a height equivalent to walking the length of Dublin’s O’Connell Street three times over!

Declan T. PhilipsUNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK

1 Structural engineering is one of the specialisms within civil engineering. Other areas include, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Hydrology and Water Treatment,

2 http://www.lera.com/#!LERAs-Mile-High-Tower-Next-Tokyo/c3hr/56abdf240cf2c295f1f5d50f

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The second is Patricia Galloway; a civil engineer who spends her days negotiating and managing complex international construction projects. Patricia often appears on television through her work as an engineer and she has also served as President of the American Society of Civil Engineers – take a look at Dr Galloway’s short and amusing TEDs talk on why girls should consider civil engineering as a career. Here is the link

http://www.ul.ie/civileng/newsblog/girls-in-engineering

By showcasing its many exploits, the diverse and fascinating opportunities civil engineering has to offer will become clear and hopefully girls will see the career in a new light. Arguably civil engineering’s greatest accomplishment is people living longer and healthier lives today – a feat accomplished through the simple act of delivering clean drinking water to homes and businesses and its safe disposal when contaminated. This has increased our longevity by decades. It is also interesting that every time we enter a building, cross a bridge, board a plane or drink a glass of water we implicitly trust that the engineer has done their job correctly.

CIVIL @ UL is delighted to announce a generous bursary is available for one lucky girl opting to study civil engineering at the University of Limerick. This award has been sponsored by the internationally renowned engineering consultants ARUP (http://www.arup.com/).

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Dr Rory Costello, Lecturer, Department Politics and Public AdministrationFaculty of Arts, Humanities andSocial Sciences

The General Election meant that 2016 was an exciting year in our department. We place a great deal of emphasis on civic engagement and practical research, and our students were active in a variety of election-related projects.

Students curated an interactive election information website (www.electionhubireland.com) that provided analysis and information on each constituency, and were involved in running the department’s ‘voting advice application’ www.whichcandidate.ie, which widely used around the country by undecided voters. Politics Practicum students also took part in a civic engagement initiative focused on increasing political participation and voter turnout in Limerick City (for details see: http://www.ul.ie/engage/node/183). In collaboration with Limerick Youth Service and Limerick Comhairle na Nog, politics students carried out a series of election related activities including: flash debates;

workshops; and the Limerick Election Study.However, the study of politics is not all about elections. Politics is an extremely wide-ranging discipline, covering topics as diverse as relations between countries, peace and conflict, human rights, democratic decision-making, policy-making and government administration. It is often defined as the study of who gets what, when and how. In other words, it is a subject that analyses power, decision-making and influence in the world around us. While Politics is a very well established academic discipline at third level, this is the first year it is also being offered as a subject on the Leaving Certificate in many schools.

Two subject streams are offered by our Department on LM002 BA Arts: Politics and International Relations, and Public Administration and Leadership. Both available as single honours degree programmes, or they can each be taken as part of a joint honours degree. Our Department has particular specialisms in Irish and European politics, international development, public administration, international relations and political philosophy. Our programmes are designed to produce graduates with a deep understanding of political and social structures, the ability to think independently, and the skills to conduct independent research and analysis.

Students on our programmes spend eight months on a Cooperative Education work placement, gaining valuable work experience in government administration, international aid agencies, political parties and many other areas of work. Students also spend one semester studying abroad on one of the many universities around Europe and further afield that we partner with. Graduates from our programmes go on to work in a wide range of careers, including local and national government, international agencies, media, social and market research, and teaching. Many also go on to pursue post-graduate education.

Dr Ross Andreson, Lecturer, Department Physical Education & Sport Sciences,Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

The PESS department at The University of Limerick have a proud tradition as pioneers in sport and exercise sciences education. Since the first cohort of students enrolled on Ireland’s first Sport and Exercise Sciences degree programme in 1993 the course has been continually revised and improved. It is likely that our first graduates of 18 years

ago not only wouldn’t recognise the new PESS building and most of the new PESS staff but would not recognise the actual degree programme itself!

It is widely accepted that third level education has changed over the past two decades and one of the internationally recognised challenges is managing the transition from second level education to the cultures and habits of third level; this can be a challenging time for our new students. In 2013 a small team of PESS academic staff (Ross Anderson, Brian Carson, Ian Kenny, Mark Lyons, and Tadhg MacIntyre) decided to continue the renowned pioneering outlook and began discussing a new first year structure that would engage and excite our new recruits right from their first day as students of PESS and UL. Not only would this aid the transition to third level, it would ensure that the new first years, and our future graduates, would experience true sport and exercise science from the very start of their adventure into this exciting discipline.

After much deliberation, discussion and numerous prototype programme structures a finalised structure was presented by the sub-team to the University for approval in late 2013. It gained unanimous support throughout the University and was rolled out to our new first year students for the 2014-2015 academic year.

The final model consists of a very intensive multidisciplinary module delivered over the first six weeks of each semester; Sport & Exercise Sciences – Transition (SS4541) in semester one and Sport & Exercise Sciences – Immersion (SS4552) in semester two. In addition, as themed modules they both

are scaffolded around a current theme within the discipline. Currently these themes are team triathlon (one of the fastest growing sports in the world) and track and field sprinting (a truly worldwide sport).

As truly themed modules all the theoretical content and applied skills are taught through the perspective of that specific sport. This exposes the first year students to the true interdisciplinary nature of sport by emphasising the importance of, and connection between, all the major disciplines. In addition, the new structure stimulated early adoption of the traits of a good scientist; the ability to question, analyse and assess – in fact the level of questions often surprised our academic staff!

The sub-team has had time to reflect on the first roll out of this pioneering structure over the summer months. The level of engagement by the first year students was exceptional and the level of excitement during classes was clear to those delivering the modules. Our retention rate (i.e. those students who make it through to year two of the degree) has never been better and early indications this academic year seem to illustrate the increased engagement continues into year two.

The engagement of the new cohort was unmistakable when they were requested to engage in multiple activities outside of the formal structure of the modules. As an example, the non-elite sports person often has a lack of context as to how excellent elite performers really are. Consider that the marathon world record holder would cover a lap of the University 400m track in around 70 s (and repeat this another 104 times!). Members of the class were challenged to complete one lap in this time (no easy task) and tweet their results; the level of collegiality and engagement of our new students less than six weeks into their third level education was astounding.

We believe that this new structure leads the way for education in the truly multidisciplinary area of sport and exercise sciences and our future graduates will continue to thrive and compete on a truly international stage.

IGC Conference 2016

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IGC CONFERENCE 2016: REFLECTIONS

The 2016 IGC conference took place at UL over the last weekend of February. Six weeks later and I still look back and smile (honestly!!). The two days on the UL campus went by so quickly and the feedback so far has been positive (official review with IGC executive officers still pending !!). A great return on the huge investment of time by the fantastic organising committee from the Tipperary branch, Betty, Mai and Brendan. There was also Carmel Dooley, conference event manager, pulling all the different components together. It was a pleasure to work with you all. On the days themselves, it was a fantastic turnout with a record number of 450 guidance counsellors giving up their personal time in a resounding show of support for their profession on its 40th anniversary. Thank you all so much for bringing the conference to our campus.

For my part, I was in a very fortunate position to have the expertise of Deborah Tudge and Terri Culligan from the university’s conference and events unit. Everything that took place on campus ran smoothly thanks to them. The Vice-President (Academic & Registrar), Professor Paul McCutcheon was a great supporter of the event since discussions started about the conference taking place in UL. He had a great experience meeting conference delegates on Saturday.

It was wonderful to see how my other colleagues in UL rallied together to make the conference an experience to remember. UL staff contributed to five of the Saturday workshops; our writer in residence Donal Ryan gave his keynote on Friday evening; our Co-operative Education & Careers Division launched the “First Leanings” toolkit for transition year students (and there was indeed “one for everyone in the audience”); the song and dance pieces from the staff and students of the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance (who had a hard act to follow after the amazing performance from the girls’ choir of Presentation Secondary School Thurles – what a memorable reaction from them to the resounding round of applause from the delegates!!!); the fantastic round-table set-up on Friday evening in the Pavilion giving the Saturday evening banquet in the Strand Hotel a run for its money.

Of course what fantastic ambassadors our students were always with a smile on their faces and compliments about them all round from delegates and exhibitors.

It was quite obvious that over the two days, our beautiful campus made a huge impression. For many it was their first visit or a returning visit after a long period of time. Delegates were blown away not just by the size of the campus (thankfully Deborah and Terri organised coaches!!) but also the way it blends into its natural environment. Many enjoyed the Friday evening walk across the lit up “living bridge” over the river Shannon!!!

There are of course a few things I look back on that make me laugh. Trying to predict the date and impact of the general election was certainly an interesting one (in the end a couple of TV screens was all that was required!!!), the contents of the conference bag was definitely a challenge (a mixture of Tipperary colours, a lanyard so a pinned badge didn’t damage your clothes and Eddie McGrath, Abbey CBS, Tipperary visiting the campus last year with a portfolio under his arm). Is there anything I would have liked to have gone differently?... the result in Saturday’s final of the Fitzgibbon Cup!!!

When I look back how will I describe the 2016 IGC conference? …. a lot of planning sprinkled with a little bit of serendipity. It was a pleasure to welcome you all. Come back soon (honestly!!!)

This article also appeared in the May 2016 edition of Guideline magazine.

Joachim BarnettDEPUTY ADMISSIONS OFFICER

Recognition of Pre-2017 Leaving Certificate

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Specific Subject Requirements for Programmes

The revised Leaving Certificate grading system has been set in bands of 10% replacing the previous grading system that was based on bands of 5%. In setting entry requirements based on the new grading band, in some instances this resulted in an increase in the standard required for entry.

Where this occurs, in the interests of fairness and equity, all applicants seeking admission, including those presenting pre-2017 Leaving Certificate, are expected to achieve this higher standard. For example, for entry to LM116 Engineering an applicant is expected to have attained at least a grade H4 in Higher Level Mathematics. A grade H4 represents the band 60-70%. The equivalent grade from the pre-2017 Leaving Certificate to attain a minimum standard of 60% is a grade HC2. The table below indicates the main grade bands that are being used on our undergraduate programmes and the Pre-2017 grade that is required.

New Grade % Mark Pre-2017 Grade % Mark Standard for Pre-2017

H3 70-79% HB3 70-74% Same as Pre-2017 entry

H4 60-69% HC2 60-64% Increase on Pre-2017 entry

O2/H6 80-89% (based on O2) OB1/HD2 80-84% Increase on Pre-2017 entry

O3/H7 70-79% (based on O3) OB3/HD3 70-74% Same as Pre-2017 entry

O4/H7 60-69% (based on O4) OC2/HD3 60-64% Increase on 2017 entry

If you have a student seeking entry in 2017 based on previous year sitting of the Leaving Certificate advise them to do the following

1. Check the entry requirements for the programmes in which they are interested 2. Use the above table to determine what the revised entry requirements are for previous sittings of the Leaving Certificate.

PointsThe following table applies in relation to points scores for pre-2017 Leaving Certificate. Note that the Grade E at Higher Level is recognised for points purposes similar to the recognition of H7 at Higher Level.

Grade Higher Level Points Ordinary Level Points

A1 100 56

A2/B1 88 46

B2/B3 77 37

C1/C2 66 28

C3/D1 56 20

D2/D3 46 12

E 33 0

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New Bachelor of Arts Degree

of which may be a subject offered by the other campus. Alternatively, students can opt for a single subject programme. Though the choice of subjects that offer a single honours option is restricted to History, Politics and International Relations, Public Administration and Leadership and Sociology.

How do students choose their subjects?

This is very important. In the week before semester 1, Orientation Week, we will organise a Faculty Fair. Each subject will be represented with counsellors who can tell students about content of their particular courses and who in the course of conversations can advise them about any concerns they may have. Students will register for their first year pathways at this fair. This will provide students with an opportunity to obtain insights about different subjects with which they may not have any prior familiarity. They will also get some guidance about whether there is a close match between their own interests and what the subjects actually contain. Too often students make the wrong choices because they have misguided expectations about what certain subjects are about.

In the second semester we will hold a similar fair in which once again students will be able to make a carefully guided choice about their final subject selection.

The advantage of this arrangement is that students will be making their subject choice after they have written their school leaving examinations and when they have a more developed idea about their relative academic strengths and interests.

In the first year we do not expect that students will be travelling between the two campuses unless they wish to. Small group teaching as in tutorials will take place for the subjects concerned on both campuses. For lectures, we are planning to use specially equipped theatres that will enable students on the other campus to watch the lecturers and to interact with them. Staff will be trained in the use of blended learning techniques including the use of our electronic learning platforms to maintain individual contact with students. All the available evidence that we have suggests that blended learning is extremely effective pedagogy. Not least this is because of the additional effort lecturers invest in maintaining individual contact with students. In subsequent years there may be some travelling across town for students – at most twice a week for two lectures - but this will be supported with shuttle transport and special timetabling arrangements.

This programme emphasises better student choice and, we hope, better student decision making. It was necessary to band certain subjects so that they can be taught simultaneously on the timetable. Students can easily check the availability of subject combinations through the table which is included in the CAO handbook and the UL prospectus.

TOP OF THE LIST: WIDER CHOICE AND BETTER DECISIONSIn 2017 we are replacing nine of our existing degree programmes with a new general entry Bachelor of Arts. This text explains our reasons for taking this action.

Why are we doing this?

We have three reasons:-

• First of all, it simplifies decision making for ourprospective students. The programme with the code LM002 will be top of the UL listing in the CAO handbook. The students will find it easily.

• Secondly, this new general programme as well asincorporating most of the content of the previous nine degrees will also offer the students a much wider range of subject choices that they can combine with each other.

• Thirdly, and this really is our main reason for making thischange, we believe that at present students are making their detailed subject choices far too early and that it is better if they make their final decisions about their programmes when they have become familiar with the University setting.

We will be teaching this programme in conjunction with Mary Immaculate College (MIC). MIC are working with us to develop this programme which will replace their Liberal Arts programme (listed on the CAO as MI002 BA Arts). This means that on both campuses subjects taught on the other campus that were previously unavailable are now going to be offered. So for example, students registering at the University of Limerick will be able to take courses in Geography, Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies and Drama and Theatre Studies. Similarly, students registering at MIC for this general degree will be able to include in their programmes list our UL subjects.

Altogether we are offering 176 pathways through this degree involving a range of 19 different subjects or disciplines in the humanities and the social sciences. This programme therefore offers the largest choice within a single degree available at any Irish Institution.

How will it work?

Students will apply to follow this general entry BA through the appropriate CAO entries for either UL or MIC depending on which of these two institutions they would like to have as their home base. The curriculum at both institutions will be very similar. UL and MIC teach a range of common subjects including English, History and certain languages.

Students will enrol in the first year for 4 subjects, each of which will be taught through a single module in each semester. They will also enrol for a fifth module which in semesters 1, 2 and 3 will be constituted by special modules that enhance skills or fulfil intellectually broadening functions. Of the four subjects that they choose in the first year, three must be taken from the subjects taught on the home campus. Students can, though they are not required, for their fourth subject to take one of the subjects that are offered by the other campus. So for example, at UL a student could take Politics and International Relations, Sociology and Spanish at UL as well as Theology and Religious Studies that will be offered by staff at MIC. At the end of first year, students will then decide on the two subjects that they will follow for the rest of their degree programme, one

Questions and Answers

In replacing the 9 degrees with this general degree are there certain options available previously at AHSS at UL that will no longer be offered?

Yes. We did offer one three subject degree, HPSS. In 2017, it will no longer be possible to combine three subjects in the same way. Although in subsequent years, we may re-introduce this option. One other omission is that Japanese is no longer available to these students where as it would have been a subject on our old BA Joint Honours. Japanese will continue to be taught in the BA in Applied Languages, Business Studies with Japanese and for these students there will be two Japanese for beginners modules offered in the broadening stream. Some of the existing degrees contribute towards teaching qualifications. Does this change make any difference to way in which AHSS degrees support teaching qualifications.

No. There is no change in modular content from subjects on the BA Arts Joint Honours.

New Bachelor of Arts Degree

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Choices in Science and Engineering

The Faculty of Science and Engineering has reduced its number of CAO entry routes from 29 to 17 and it is hoped that this change will give you greater flexibility in choosing which course to pursue. The following outlines the changes that have been made.

No changes have been made to the following courses.

LM058 Financial MathematicsLM063 Technology ManagementLM068 Food Science and HealthLM076 Product Design and TechnologyLM077 Aeronautical EngineeringLM082 Construction Management and EngineeringLM093 Equine ScienceLM099 ArchitectureLM115 Chemical and Biochemical EngineeringLM118 Electronic and Computer EngineeringLM120 Aircraft Maintenance and Airworthiness Engineering

In choosing the following programmes you will have extra time to choose which course to opt for as your final degree programme. The high standard and quality of the programmes that are available under each of the Common Entry routes has remained the same, the only difference is that you can experience a wider range of subjects before deciding which area you most prefer. There is a restriction on some of these programmes and entry into your final degree choice may depend on your performance in your UL Exams.

LM116 BE Engineering formally called Engineering Choice contains the following programmes:

• Biomedical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Design and Manufacture Engineering

In Semester 1 you will study modules in areas of Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering Mechanics, Chemistry for Engineers and Computing. By the end of the first semester you will have a basic understanding of the core areas of engineering which will help you in making your choice of the above engineering programmes.

Will students have to take one of the subjects offered by the other campus?

No, if they want to follow all their subjects in a conventional teaching format based entirely at UL, they will have a wide range of choice to do this. Will libraries on both campuses have books and other texts that the students will need for the subjects taught on the other campus?

Yes.

Further queries please contact: Claire.Ryan@ul.ie or 061 202286.

For details on the subject options available go to pages 48 and 49.

LM124 BSc Mathematics contains the following programmes:

• Mathematics and Physics • Mathematical Sciences • Economics and Mathematical Sciences

In the first semester, you will study calculus, linear algebra and computer programming and can choose from a selection of other modules, including physics and economics, before deciding which degree to pursue. The choice of programme needs to be made before the end of the first semester; there is no restriction on this choice, except that to continue with Mathematics and Physics you must take a physics module in the first semester, and similarly to continue with Economics and Mathematical Sciences you must take an economics module in the first semester. It is possible to select modules which leave all three options open for the second semester.

LM125 BSc Physics contains the following programmes:

• Applied Physics • Mathematics and Physics

In the first semester you will study topics in physics including mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, and methods of measurement. You will also study general chemistry and topics in mathematics including linear algebra and calculus. Before the end of Semester 1 you will choose whether you wish to study Applied Physics or Mathematics and Physics. The major distinction between these two programmes is that Applied Physics includes physical chemistry and electronics, subjects that the Mathematics and Physics programme omits in favour of developing stronger mathematical skills.

LM121 BSc Computing Technologies contains the following programmes:

• Computer Systems • Mobile Communications and Security • Computer Games Development

Computer Technologies offers exposure to a variety of subjects relating to different areas of computing such as general programming, knowledge of computer architecture, games modelling, and an understanding of the mathematical basis that underpins computing. Our well-equipped and modern laboratories will enable you to acquire the practical experience and skills, with confidence. You will follow a common first year programme of study and then select one of the above three programmes during the second semester. During the first year you will become well-versed in a range of computing subjects, and therefore, can make better choices that suit your particular needs and interests.

LM122 BSc Creative Media and Interaction Design contains the following programmes:

• Digital Media Design • Music Media and Performance Technology

Creative Media and Interaction Design offers exposure to a variety of subjects relating to different areas of computing, art and interaction. Our well-equipped and modern laboratories will enable you to acquire the practical experience and skills, with confidence. You will follow a common first semester programme of study following which you will specify your preference for one of the above two courses. In the event that a programme is over-subscribed, places will be allocated based on UL exam performance.

LM123 BSc Biological and Chemical Sciences contains the following programmes:

• Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry • Industrial Biochemistry • Environmental Science • Bioscience

In this programme you will undertake specific modules in the areas of chemistry, biology, maths and physics. As the subsequent degree programme choices focus heavily on biology or chemistry (or a combination of both), the biology and chemistry subjects taken in LM123 are designed to facilitate you in developing a fundamental competency in these areas. In conjunction with these core scientific modules, there will also be an interesting set of modules designed to give you a clear understanding of the key areas and content of the subsequent degree programme options of Industrial Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical & Industrial Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Science. In the event that a programme is over-subscribed, places will be allocated based on UL exam performance. Having selected LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences you will be requested to rank the degree programmes in order of your preference during Semester 2.

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Each year, the Careers Service collects information about the ‘First Destinations’ of UL graduates. During the April/May period following graduation, we survey those who have completed full-time undergraduate and postgraduate courses for details on their current status. This information can be a useful indication of the career opportunities available to graduates in the various disciplines.

The most recent survey, conducted in April/May of 2016, provides information on the employment and further study record of the graduating class of 2015. The survey covers over 2,933 who completed full-time programmes of study during 2015 and achieved a response rate of over 87%.

The key features of the survey findings are as follows:

Primary Degrees

• • 72% of graduates went directly into employment, 60% in Ireland and 12% overseas. It is not possible to

make comparisons with the national employment level of graduates as that data is not yet available but the employment record of UL graduates has always been consistently higher than that national average.

• The survey shows that 20% of the class of 2015 went on to do some form of postgraduate study or research, this

is 1% higher than the figure reported in 2014.

• There was 1% increase in the percentage who were ‘not available’ for employment or further study which is now at 2%.

• The results record a decrease of 1% in the number of graduates seeking employment which is now 6%. This

is lower than the official labour market unemployment figure which is currently in excess of 7.8%.

• There has been an increase of €1075 in the average salary levels for new graduates in the past year. The results record an average starting salary of approximately €25,510, with more than 27% of respondents earning salaries in excess of €29,000.

• Business, Finance and Insurance sectors between them accounted for 24% of graduates which has remained the same as last year. The public sector has also featured as a significant sector, particularly Education remaining at 19% and Health remaining at 17%.

Gavin ConnellHEAD OF CAREERSCOOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND CAREERS DIVISION

• The continued regional increase in employment is in the West (West, Mid and South) with 59% of UL graduates working within the region, followed by the East with 27%. The most popular overseas location was the UK at 45%, followed by the North America at 19%.

• The overall employment rate for Education graduates is 86%, which is strong and 23% of these are teaching overseas.

The detailed statistical information for each course of study is included in the survey report, copies of which are available from the Careers Service. You can also access more detailed Information on the UL Careers website www.ul.ie/careers

Graduate Employment Statistics

Graduate Employment Statistics

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Employment by Faculty: Primary Degree

First Destinations of 2015W Graduates: All Faculties Primary Degree

In employment – Ireland

In employment – overseas

In further study or training

Not available for employment

Seeking employment

60%CURRENT SITUATION

6%

12%

2%

20%

ARTS, HUMANITIES &SOCIAL SCIENCES

EDUCATION & HEALTHSCIENCES

BUSINESS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

In employment – Ireland

In employment – overseas

In further study or training

Not available for employment

Seeking employment

6%

36% 39%

3%

3%

18%66%

4%

5%74%

14%

9%

10%

18%

3%

61%

2%

16%

1%

12%

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Graduate Employment Statistics

Salary by Range: Primary Degree, All Faculties

Region of Employment(Ireland):Primary Degree, All Faculties

5%

8%

11%

27%

22%

19%

6%

€33,000 - 36,999

€37,000 - €40,999

Up to €12,999

€13,000 - €16,999

€17,000 - €20,999

€21,000 - €24,999

€25,000 - €28,999

€29,000 - €32,999

2%

38%MID-WEST

28%EAST

7%SOUTH-EAST

7%WEST

3%MIDLANDS

1%NORTH-EAST

2%NORTH-WEST

DONEGAL

14%SOUTH-WEST

Graduate Employment Statistics

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Region of Employment(Abroad): Primary Degree, All Faculties

19%NORTH

AMERICA

16%MIDDLE EAST

4%FAR EAST

3%AUSTRALIA &

NEW ZEALAND

11%EU: OTHER

MEMBER STATES

45%EU

BRITAIN

2%NON EUEUROPE

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Graduate Employment Statistics

Region of Employment(Abroad): Primary Degree, All Faculties

EMPLOYMENT SECTORS

24%

BUSINESS, FINANCE& INSURANCE

EDUCATION

19%

ICT &TELECOMMUNICATIONS

8%

PROFESSIONALSERVICES

4%

HEALTH

17%

CIVIL SERVICE

CONSTRUCTION

3%

3%

PERSONAL SERVICES

OTHER

4%

MANUFACTURING

13%

1%

TRANSPORT &DISTRIBUTION

4%

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Degree Programme Employed

in Ireland

Employed Abroad

Further Study

Not available

Seeking employment

No. of Responses

Total no. of

Graduates

Aeronautical Engineering 67% 7% 15% 0% 11% 27 29

Applied Languages 31% 34% 28% 3% 3% 29 30

Applied Physics 17% 17% 67% 0% 0% 6 7

Architecture in Architecture 63% 19% 6% 0% 13% 16 17

Arts (Joint Honours) 23% 12% 12% 0% 5% 43 46

Biomedical Engineering 46% 0% 53% 0% 0% 17 19

Business Studies 76% 4% 12% 3% 6% 222 243

Business Studies with French 77% 5% 14% 5% 5% 22 24

Business Studies with German 63% 13% 25% 0% 0% 8 8

Business Studies with Japanese 67% 33% 0% 0% 0% 3 3

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering 83% 17% 0% 0% 0% 6 6

Civil Engineering 41% 47% 12% 0% 0% 17 20

Computer Aided Engineering and Design 25% 50% 0% 25% 0% 4 7

Computer Engineering 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1 1

Computer Systems 88% 0% 6% 0% 6% 16 20

Construction Management and Engineering 35% 18% 24% 6% 18% 17 17

Digital Media Design 63% 16% 11% 5% 5% 19 19

Economics and Mathematical Sciences 50% 0% 50% 0% 0% 4 6

Economics and Sociology 64% 6% 15% 15% 0% 33 38

Electronic and Computer 75% 0% 16% 3% 6% 32 36

Electronics 33% 0% 67% 0% 0% 3 4

Energy 47% 0% 42% 5% 5% 19 23

English and History 25% 11% 57% 0% 7% 28 32

Environmental Science 80% 10% 0% 0% 10% 10 31

Equine Science 67% 8% 17% 0% 8% 24 28

European Studies 33% 25% 33% 0% 8% 12 12

Financial Mathematics 0% 20% 60% 20% 0% 5 5

Food Science and Health 71% 12% 12% 0% 6% 17 18

Health and Safety 75% 0% 25% 0% 0% 4 4

Health Informatics 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1 1

Health Sciences 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 1 1

History Politics Sociology and Social Studies 41% 9% 32% 6% 12% 34 35

Industrial Biochemistry 72% 3% 17% 3% 6% 36 40

International Insurance and European Studies 33% 0% 67% 0% 0% 3 3

Irish and New Media 25% 75% 0% 0% 0% 4 4

Irish Music and Dance 24% 21% 45% 3% 7% 29 30

Journalism and New Media 65% 9% 13% 9% 4% 23 23

Languages Literature and Film 29% 7% 36% 0% 29% 14 17

Law and Accounting 82% 0% 16% 0% 2% 44 46

Laws (Graduate Entry) 50% 0% 50% 0% 0% 2 4

Laws (Law Plus) 40% 2% 52% 2% 4% 48 52

Manufacturing Engineering 56% 6% 31% 0% 6% 16 16

Summary of results for primary degree courses 2015

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Graduate Employment Statistics

Summary of results for primary degree courses 2015 (Continued)

Summary of results for teacher education courses

Total results for all primary degree courses 2015

Degree ProgrammeEmployed

in Ireland

Employed Abroad

Further Study

Not available

Seeking employment

No. of Responses

Total no. of

Graduates

Manufacturing Systems 40% 0% 60% 0% 0% 5 5

Mechanical Engineering 64% 0% 18% 5% 13% 39 44

Medicine and Surgery (Graduate Entry) 71% 26% 3% 0% 0% 97 106

Midwifery 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 12 16

Mobile Communications and Security 72% 0% 17% 0% 11% 18 18

Multimedia and Computer games Development 55% 15% 0% 0% 30% 20 24

Music, Media and Performance Technology 58% 5% 18% 3% 16% 38 40

New Media and English 28% 37% 33% 0% 2% 46 51

Nursing ( General) 91% 3% 6% 0% 0% 32 46

Nursing Intellectual Disability 89% 5% 5% 0% 0% 19 23

Nursing ( Mental Health) 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 13 17

Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry 43% 7% 36% 7% 7% 14 15

Physiotherapy 67% 30% 3% 0% 0% 30 32

Politics and International Relations 22% 11% 44% 0% 22% 9 9

Product Design and Technology 61% 8% 21% 0% 11% 38 41

Production Management 54% 8% 38% 0% 0% 13 13

Psychology 32% 14% 50% 5% 0% 22 24

Psychology and Sociology 33% 14% 48% 5% 0% 21 22

Public Administration 69% 15% 8% 0% 8% 13 13

Sport and Exercise Science 34% 8% 47% 0% 11% 38 49

Voice and Dance 50% 13% 13% 0% 25% 8 9

Wood Science and Technology 72% 6% 11% 0% 11% 18 21

Overall Average 59% 11% 22% 2% 6% 1482 1645

Degree ProgrammeEmployed

in Ireland

Employed Abroad

Further Study

Not available

Seeking employment

No. of Responses

Total no. of Graduates

(Education) in Materials and Architectural Technology 56% 30% 4% 0% 11% 54 60

(Education) in Biological Science 50% 22% 17% 0% 11% 46 55

(Education) in Material and Engineering Technology 70% 24% 3% 0% 3% 33 37

(Education) Physical Science 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 3 3

Arts (Education) in Languages 50% 33% 0% 17% 0% 12 14

Physical Education 84% 9% 4% 0% 4% 55 61

Overall Average 63% 23% 6% 1% 7% 203 230

Degree ProgrammeEmployed

in Ireland

Employed Abroad

Further Study

Not available

Seeking employment

No. of Responses

Total no. of Graduates

Overall Average 60% 12% 20% 2% 6% 1685 1875

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Cooperative Education (Co-op) – the work based component of undergraduate education is a defining feature of the student experience at the University of Limerick. The 8 month placement is undertaken in either second or third year depending on the programme of study. Students work in business, engineering, scientific and public service environments in a range of settings from multinational to mid-tier and start-up environments.

The University works in partnership with employers to source opportunities across all sectors from financial services to pharma, medical devices, food, ICT, media, tourism and manufacturing. Spanning some 56 degree programmes, Co-op is the largest work placement programme in Ireland and one of the largest in Europe. Over 1,700 placements are secured annually while the average placement rate over the past three years is 97%. The international dimension of the programme is significant: more than 20% of students undertake placements within a network of twenty-five countries across all five continents. From year one onward, the placement element of the programme is complemented by a suite of campus-based employability services which are timely, targeted and relevant to student needs.

The Cooperative Education & Careers Division works with employers to deliver a range of career development initiatives from individual advisory sessions to employer-led workshops/presentations. The key objective is to ensure that from an early stage our students understand the need to;

• raise their awareness of the world of work;

• understand employer expectations

• develop and evidence core professional competencies

• learn practical tools to enable them to source and secure opportunities within different industry/ service sectors.

Placement settings span from the corporate to the community. Amongst our many success stories is UL’s award winning community based African coop programme ’Engage Africa’ For students in Education programmes, UL manages the largest school placement programme in Ireland, both in terms of numbers and disciplinary spread. Under the school placement programme, 700 students across the eleven education programmes are placed within UL’s network of 700 post-primary schools annually.

The practical transfer of this knowledge through a work based placement offers the student a substantive experiential learning opportunity and provides a meaningful foundation for future career development. The placement has a clear set of learning outcomes meaning that the performance of the student as employee is observed, reported and evaluated. According to a recent GradIreland survey 100% of employers define placement as either an ‘effective’ or ‘very effective’ way of developing the skills that are deemed as essential to the workplace of the future.

Employability is at the core of the UL mission. We define employability as a ”set of skills, knowledge and personality attributes that makes graduates more likely to gain employment and be successful in their chosen occupations to the benefit of themselves, the workforce, the community and the economy”.

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Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

LM002 B.A. Arts O6/H7 F6/O6/H7

O6/H7 or H4 for language options (see note below)

Co-opYear 2Jan-Summer

FETAC Pathway

Academic Placement Abroad

See pages 48 & 49 for subject options

Civil Service, Public Sector,Marketing, Media, Journalism, Publishing, Professional Administration/Management, Teaching.

LM020 B.A. Law & Accounting O6/H7 O4/H7 O6/H7Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Law, Accounting, Economics, Taxation, Maths, Corporate Transparency andBusiness Ethics, Final Year Project.

Chartered Accountant, Solicitor, Barrister-at-Law, Financial Analyst, Corporate Banker, Investment Manager, Asset Leasing Manager, Taxation Advisor, Management, Civil Service Manager, Teacher.

Law Society of Ireland, Kings Inn, Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Institute of Taxation in Ireland (ITI), Business, Economics) ***

LM028 B.A. Criminal Justice O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7Co-op Year 3May - Jan

Combination of modules from Law,Sociology, Politics, PublicAdministration and Psychology.

Policing, Courts Administration, Security Industry, Prison Service.

LM029 LL B Law Plus O6/H7 F6/O6/H7

O6/H7 or H4 for language options (see note below)

Co-opYear 3May-Jan

Lawyering Skills, Contract Torts, Criminal Law, Public Law, Equity and Trusts, EU Law and Land Law, Elective modules: Additional Law, History, Psychology, Spanish, Final Year Project

Barrister, Solicitor, Academic, Administration, Government, Business

Law Society of IrelandKings Inn

LM038 B.A. Psychology & Sociology O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7

Co-opYear 2Jan -Summer

Garda Vetting

FETAC Pathway

Academic Placement Abroad

Psychology,Sociology, Social, Development, Personality, Biological and Cognitive Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, Multiculturalism, Media & Applied Psychology, Final Year Project

Postgraduate Studies in Clinical Psychology, Psychological Science, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, ForensicPsychology, Occupational Psychology, Research, Public Service, European & International Agencies, Training & Equal Opportunities, Policy Evaluation Research, Media

Accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland

Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

LM002 B.A. Arts O6/H7 F6/O6/H7

O6/H7 or H4 for language options (see note below)

Co-opYear 2Jan-Summer

FETAC Pathway

Academic Placement Abroad

See pages 48 & 49 for subject options

Civil Service, Public Sector,Marketing, Media, Journalism, Publishing, Professional Administration/Management, Teaching.

LM020 B.A. Law & Accounting O6/H7 O4/H7 O6/H7Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Law, Accounting, Economics, Taxation, Maths, Corporate Transparency andBusiness Ethics, Final Year Project.

Chartered Accountant, Solicitor, Barrister-at-Law, Financial Analyst, Corporate Banker, Investment Manager, Asset Leasing Manager, Taxation Advisor, Management, Civil Service Manager, Teacher.

Law Society of Ireland, Kings Inn, Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Institute of Taxation in Ireland (ITI), Business, Economics) ***

LM028 B.A. Criminal Justice O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7Co-op Year 3May - Jan

Combination of modules from Law,Sociology, Politics, PublicAdministration and Psychology.

Policing, Courts Administration, Security Industry, Prison Service.

LM029 LL B Law Plus O6/H7 F6/O6/H7

O6/H7 or H4 for language options (see note below)

Co-opYear 3May-Jan

Lawyering Skills, Contract Torts, Criminal Law, Public Law, Equity and Trusts, EU Law and Land Law, Elective modules: Additional Law, History, Psychology, Spanish, Final Year Project

Barrister, Solicitor, Academic, Administration, Government, Business

Law Society of IrelandKings Inn

LM038 B.A. Psychology & Sociology O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7

Co-opYear 2Jan -Summer

Garda Vetting

FETAC Pathway

Academic Placement Abroad

Psychology,Sociology, Social, Development, Personality, Biological and Cognitive Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, Multiculturalism, Media & Applied Psychology, Final Year Project

Postgraduate Studies in Clinical Psychology, Psychological Science, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, ForensicPsychology, Occupational Psychology, Research, Public Service, European & International Agencies, Training & Equal Opportunities, Policy Evaluation Research, Media

Accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland

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sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

LM039 B.A. Journalism & New Media H4 F6/O6/H7

O6/H7 or H3 (French,German, Gaelige, Spanish for language options)

Co-opYear 3May-Jan

FETAC Pathway

Academic Placement Abroad

Professional skills, journalistic writing,new media and cultural studies,shorthand. Electives: History, Law, Politics, Sociology, Language Studies,Practical Journalism, Investigation,Journalism, Economics. Final YearProject. Year 3 Semester 2 AcademicPlacements.

National & local newspaper, national &local radio, eCommerce & ePublishing,communications & public relations,media production, media research,research and teaching at third level

LM040 B.A. European Studies O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 H4 (exc.English)

Co-opYear 2Jan-Summer

FETAC Pathway

Academic Placement Abroad

French, German, Spanish, GaeilgeLanguages and Cultures, History,Sociology, Law, Economics. Final Year Project.Erasmus Study Abroad Year 3 Semester.

Interpreter/Translator, Teaching - Secondary/Primary, English Language Teaching, Business Management, Public Service, Banking/Financial, Tourism, Leisure Industry

LM044 B.A. Applied Languages O6/H7 F6/O6/H7

H3 French/Gaelige/ German/ Spanish

Co-opYear 2Jan-Summer

FETAC Pathway

Academic Placement Abroad

Two Languages (French, Irish, Spanish, German, Japanese), Marketing, Politics, International Relations, TEFL, Technical Writing, Final Year Project. External Placement Year 3 Semester 1

International Business, Marketing, Exporting, Software, IT, Internet Sector, Modern Language Secondary School, Translating, Interpreting, Communications, Media, Public Relations, English Language Teaching, Further third level study eg. Speech & Language Therapy

Irish World Academy of Music and Dance

LM026 B.A. Performing Arts O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7

Co-opYear 3May-Jan

Audition

GardaVetting

FETAC Pathway

With defined Degree Options in: Classical Strings; Contemporary Dance; Irish Dance; Irish Music; Music ; Popular Music; Voice; Voice and Dance.

Professional Music and Dance Performance, Dance Theatre Companies, Choral Ensembles, Vocal Soloist, Music Theatre and Mixed Media Performance. Choreography, Composition, Community Arts, Television/Radio.

Programme Summary

Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

LM039 B.A. Journalism & New Media H4 F6/O6/H7

O6/H7 or H3 (French,German, Gaelige, Spanish for language options)

Co-opYear 3May-Jan

FETAC Pathway

Academic Placement Abroad

Professional skills, journalistic writing,new media and cultural studies,shorthand. Electives: History, Law, Politics, Sociology, Language Studies,Practical Journalism, Investigation,Journalism, Economics. Final YearProject. Year 3 Semester 2 AcademicPlacements.

National & local newspaper, national &local radio, eCommerce & ePublishing,communications & public relations,media production, media research,research and teaching at third level

LM040 B.A. European Studies O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 H4 (exc.English)

Co-opYear 2Jan-Summer

FETAC Pathway

Academic Placement Abroad

French, German, Spanish, GaeilgeLanguages and Cultures, History,Sociology, Law, Economics. Final Year Project.Erasmus Study Abroad Year 3 Semester.

Interpreter/Translator, Teaching - Secondary/Primary, English Language Teaching, Business Management, Public Service, Banking/Financial, Tourism, Leisure Industry

LM044 B.A. Applied Languages O6/H7 F6/O6/H7

H3 French/Gaelige/ German/ Spanish

Co-opYear 2Jan-Summer

FETAC Pathway

Academic Placement Abroad

Two Languages (French, Irish, Spanish, German, Japanese), Marketing, Politics, International Relations, TEFL, Technical Writing, Final Year Project. External Placement Year 3 Semester 1

International Business, Marketing, Exporting, Software, IT, Internet Sector, Modern Language Secondary School, Translating, Interpreting, Communications, Media, Public Relations, English Language Teaching, Further third level study eg. Speech & Language Therapy

Irish World Academy of Music and Dance

LM026 B.A. Performing Arts O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7

Co-opYear 3May-Jan

Audition

GardaVetting

FETAC Pathway

With defined Degree Options in: Classical Strings; Contemporary Dance; Irish Dance; Irish Music; Music ; Popular Music; Voice; Voice and Dance.

Professional Music and Dance Performance, Dance Theatre Companies, Choral Ensembles, Vocal Soloist, Music Theatre and Mixed Media Performance. Choreography, Composition, Community Arts, Television/Radio.

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Programme Summary

Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

LM038 B.A. Psychology & Sociology O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7

Co-opYear 2Jan-Summer

Garda Vetting

FETAC Pathway

Academic Placement Abroad

Psychology, sociology, social, development, personality, biological and cognitive psychology, research methods, statistics, multiculturalism, media & applied psychology. Final Year Project

Postgraduate Studies in Clinical Psychology, Psychological Science, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy Forensic Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Research, Public Service, European & International Agencies, Training & Equal Opportunities, Policy Evaluation Research, Media

Accredited by thePsychological Society ofIreland

LM089 B.Sc. Sport & Exercise Sciences O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7

O3/H7 in one of Group 4

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Garda Vetting

Mathematics, physics, anatomy,systems physiology, psychology, exercisephysiology, biomechanics, psychology.Final Year Project.

Sport science advisors, Performance analysts, Strength & conditioning coaches, Fitness coordinators, Coach education officers, sport development officers, Health Promotion, Sports media/journalism, Biomedical science

LM090 B.Sc. Physical Education O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7 Garda Vetting

Kinesiology (science of movement), Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Specialist Options, Gaeilge, Mathematics, English, Geography, Subject Pedagogics, 1st Teaching practice placement, Year 2/Sem2, 2nd Teaching practice placement, Year 4/Sem1

Physical Education Teacher, Secondary School Lecturer, Sports Development Officer. Occupations where your degree in P.E would be useful;- Garda, Social worker, Health Education/Promotion Officer, Psychologist, Educational, Sports Psychologist

Teaching Council (Physical Education and one of Maths, English, Irish, Geography, Chemistry)***

LM092

B. Sc. Science with concurrent Teacher Education (Biology with Physics or Chemis-try or Agricultural Science)

O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7O4/H7 in one of Group 3

Garda Vetting

Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Computing, Education, 1st teaching practice placement Year 2/Sem2 for 6 weeks in a school, 2nd Teaching practice placement, Year 4/Sem 1, for 12 weeks,

Teacher in second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools). IT software industry. Industrial training. Specialist science based sales sectors. Environmental science. Graduates of this programme have also undertaken further study leading to postgraduate qualifications at Graduate Diploma, Masters and PhD levels.

Teaching Council (Biology with Chemistry or Physics or Agricultural Science)***

LM094 B.Tech (Education) – Materials & Architectural Technology O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7

04/H7 in one of Group 3

Garda Vetting

1st & 2nd YearEducation, Materials processing Technical Graphics, Design, Mathematics, 3rd & 4th Year Education Architectural Technology & Design, Communication Graphics,1st teaching practice placement Year 2/Sem2 for 6 weeks in a school, 2nd Teaching practice placement Year 4/Sem 1 for 10 weeks.

Teacher in second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools), There are a number of taught master’s degree programmes in UL that can be taken by graduates of the programme in the Education/ Applied Technologies field. Occupations where your degree would be useful;- Scientific Services, Garda, Social worker, Health Education/Promotion Officer, Psychologist

Teaching Council (Construction Studies, Technical Drawing)***

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Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

LM038 B.A. Psychology & Sociology O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7

Co-opYear 2Jan-Summer

Garda Vetting

FETAC Pathway

Academic Placement Abroad

Psychology, sociology, social, development, personality, biological and cognitive psychology, research methods, statistics, multiculturalism, media & applied psychology. Final Year Project

Postgraduate Studies in Clinical Psychology, Psychological Science, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy Forensic Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Research, Public Service, European & International Agencies, Training & Equal Opportunities, Policy Evaluation Research, Media

Accredited by thePsychological Society ofIreland

LM089 B.Sc. Sport & Exercise Sciences O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7

O3/H7 in one of Group 4

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Garda Vetting

Mathematics, physics, anatomy,systems physiology, psychology, exercisephysiology, biomechanics, psychology.Final Year Project.

Sport science advisors, Performance analysts, Strength & conditioning coaches, Fitness coordinators, Coach education officers, sport development officers, Health Promotion, Sports media/journalism, Biomedical science

LM090 B.Sc. Physical Education O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7 Garda Vetting

Kinesiology (science of movement), Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Specialist Options, Gaeilge, Mathematics, English, Geography, Subject Pedagogics, 1st Teaching practice placement, Year 2/Sem2, 2nd Teaching practice placement, Year 4/Sem1

Physical Education Teacher, Secondary School Lecturer, Sports Development Officer. Occupations where your degree in P.E would be useful;- Garda, Social worker, Health Education/Promotion Officer, Psychologist, Educational, Sports Psychologist

Teaching Council (Physical Education and one of Maths, English, Irish, Geography, Chemistry)***

LM092

B. Sc. Science with concurrent Teacher Education (Biology with Physics or Chemis-try or Agricultural Science)

O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7O4/H7 in one of Group 3

Garda Vetting

Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Computing, Education, 1st teaching practice placement Year 2/Sem2 for 6 weeks in a school, 2nd Teaching practice placement, Year 4/Sem 1, for 12 weeks,

Teacher in second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools). IT software industry. Industrial training. Specialist science based sales sectors. Environmental science. Graduates of this programme have also undertaken further study leading to postgraduate qualifications at Graduate Diploma, Masters and PhD levels.

Teaching Council (Biology with Chemistry or Physics or Agricultural Science)***

LM094 B.Tech (Education) – Materials & Architectural Technology O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7

04/H7 in one of Group 3

Garda Vetting

1st & 2nd YearEducation, Materials processing Technical Graphics, Design, Mathematics, 3rd & 4th Year Education Architectural Technology & Design, Communication Graphics,1st teaching practice placement Year 2/Sem2 for 6 weeks in a school, 2nd Teaching practice placement Year 4/Sem 1 for 10 weeks.

Teacher in second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools), There are a number of taught master’s degree programmes in UL that can be taken by graduates of the programme in the Education/ Applied Technologies field. Occupations where your degree would be useful;- Scientific Services, Garda, Social worker, Health Education/Promotion Officer, Psychologist

Teaching Council (Construction Studies, Technical Drawing)***

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Programme Summary

Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

LM095 B.Tech (Education) – Materials & Engineering Technology O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7

04/H7 in one of Group 3

Garda Vetting

Education, ManufacturingTechnology, Technical Graphics, Design,Electronics and Information Technologies, Materials and Engineering Sciences, 1st teaching practice placement Year 2/Sem2 for 6 weeks, 2nd teaching practice placement, Year 4/Sem, for 10 weeks.

Teacher in second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools) Occupations where your degree would be useful;- Scientific Services, Garda, Social worker, Health Education/Promotion Officer, Psychologist

Teaching Council (Engineering, Technical Drawing)***

LM096

Science with concurrent Teacher Education (Physical Sciences with Chemistry and Physics)

O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H704/H7 in one of Group 3

GardaVetting

Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Education, Pedagogics, 1st teachingpractice placement. Year 2 for 6 weeks, 2nd teaching practice placement, Year 4 for 10 weeks.

Teacher in second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools) Occupations where your degree would be useful;- Scientific Services, Garda, Social worker, Health Education/Promotion Officer, Psychologist

Teaching Council (Physics, Chemistry)***

LM100 B.Sc. Physiotherapy O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H703/H7 in one of Group 6

Garda Vetting

Human Physiology and Anatomy, Physics,Psycho-social, Physiotherapy, Respiratory care, Clinical Neurology, Musculoskeletal problems. Final Year project, 31 weeks clinical practice in the last three years of the course and a placement observing Clinical Practice at the end of Year 1.

Physiotherapy (Ireland), Physiotherapist (UK), Physiotherapy (Sports), NHS careers - Physiotherapist

LM101BM BS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Graduate Entry)

Minimum 2.1 (second class honours, grade one) in first honours bachelor degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent + GAMSAT (Graduate Medical Schools Admissions Test)

Garda Vetting

Year 3 18 weeks: General Practice/Primary Care setting, Year 3 students will undergo hospital-based clinical training in Medicine and Surgery. Year 4 6 weeks of Clinical Training in each Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Psychiatry.

Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Public health Medicine, Medical Research, Medical Education, Medical Administration, Medical Journalism.

LM102 B.Sc. Psychology O6/H7 F6/06/H7 O6/H7

Co-opYear 3May - Jan

GardaVetting

FETAC Pathway

Academic Placement Abroad

Social, developmental, biological and cognitive psychology, Final year research project, Year 3 Semester 1 Study Abroad

Professional psychologist in Clinical, Educational, occupational, Health, Neuro, sport, organisational psychology. Psychology graduates also pursue careers in research in universities, the public service and voluntary sector

Psychological Society of Ireland

LM103 B.Sc. Paramedic Studies O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H706/H7 in one of Group 6

B & C1 Driving Licence

GardaVetting

Off campus Clinical Placements Year 2

Core Anatomy and Physiology learning is consolidated in year 1 with acute services placement including hospitals, ambulances, health care settings and associated rescue organisations. Year 2 live emergency care internships based with partner service in the United Kingdom. Years 3 & 4 completes programme in Limerick with investigations and research focussed on the Paramedic as a Healthcare Professional and developing emergency care research

Statutory ambulance services that respond to emergency (112/999) incidents.

Private ambulance services that are privately owned and may respond to emergency (112/999) incidents on behalf of the statutory services.

Auxiliary services that provide emergency care as a bi-product of their primary role, usually rescue.

Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC)

Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

LM095 B.Tech (Education) – Materials & Engineering Technology O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7

04/H7 in one of Group 3

Garda Vetting

Education, ManufacturingTechnology, Technical Graphics, Design,Electronics and Information Technologies, Materials and Engineering Sciences, 1st teaching practice placement Year 2/Sem2 for 6 weeks, 2nd teaching practice placement, Year 4/Sem, for 10 weeks.

Teacher in second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools) Occupations where your degree would be useful;- Scientific Services, Garda, Social worker, Health Education/Promotion Officer, Psychologist

Teaching Council (Engineering, Technical Drawing)***

LM096

Science with concurrent Teacher Education (Physical Sciences with Chemistry and Physics)

O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H704/H7 in one of Group 3

GardaVetting

Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Education, Pedagogics, 1st teachingpractice placement. Year 2 for 6 weeks, 2nd teaching practice placement, Year 4 for 10 weeks.

Teacher in second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools) Occupations where your degree would be useful;- Scientific Services, Garda, Social worker, Health Education/Promotion Officer, Psychologist

Teaching Council (Physics, Chemistry)***

LM100 B.Sc. Physiotherapy O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H703/H7 in one of Group 6

Garda Vetting

Human Physiology and Anatomy, Physics,Psycho-social, Physiotherapy, Respiratory care, Clinical Neurology, Musculoskeletal problems. Final Year project, 31 weeks clinical practice in the last three years of the course and a placement observing Clinical Practice at the end of Year 1.

Physiotherapy (Ireland), Physiotherapist (UK), Physiotherapy (Sports), NHS careers - Physiotherapist

LM101BM BS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Graduate Entry)

Minimum 2.1 (second class honours, grade one) in first honours bachelor degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent + GAMSAT (Graduate Medical Schools Admissions Test)

Garda Vetting

Year 3 18 weeks: General Practice/Primary Care setting, Year 3 students will undergo hospital-based clinical training in Medicine and Surgery. Year 4 6 weeks of Clinical Training in each Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Psychiatry.

Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Public health Medicine, Medical Research, Medical Education, Medical Administration, Medical Journalism.

LM102 B.Sc. Psychology O6/H7 F6/06/H7 O6/H7

Co-opYear 3May - Jan

GardaVetting

FETAC Pathway

Academic Placement Abroad

Social, developmental, biological and cognitive psychology, Final year research project, Year 3 Semester 1 Study Abroad

Professional psychologist in Clinical, Educational, occupational, Health, Neuro, sport, organisational psychology. Psychology graduates also pursue careers in research in universities, the public service and voluntary sector

Psychological Society of Ireland

LM103 B.Sc. Paramedic Studies O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H706/H7 in one of Group 6

B & C1 Driving Licence

GardaVetting

Off campus Clinical Placements Year 2

Core Anatomy and Physiology learning is consolidated in year 1 with acute services placement including hospitals, ambulances, health care settings and associated rescue organisations. Year 2 live emergency care internships based with partner service in the United Kingdom. Years 3 & 4 completes programme in Limerick with investigations and research focussed on the Paramedic as a Healthcare Professional and developing emergency care research

Statutory ambulance services that respond to emergency (112/999) incidents.

Private ambulance services that are privately owned and may respond to emergency (112/999) incidents on behalf of the statutory services.

Auxiliary services that provide emergency care as a bi-product of their primary role, usually rescue.

Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC)

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Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

LM150 B.Sc. Nursing (General) O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H706/H7 in one of Group 6

Garda Vetting

FETAC Pathway

Nursing, caring, communication, healthand wellbeing, biological and socialsciences, psychology, law, management,ethics, 69 weeks theory, 45 weeksun-rostered clinical placement and 36 weeks internship.

Nurses can work and/or specialise in medical, surgical, care of the older person, gynaecology, theatre or other such areas. Many nurses work as community nurses and general practice nurses

An Bord AltranaisRegistered General Nurse (R.G.N.)

Written Assessment by Nursing Careers Centre, An Bord Altranais

Garda Vetting

LM152 B.Sc. Nursing (Mental Health) O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H706/H7 in one of Group 6

Garda Vetting

FETAC Pathway

Nursing, caring, communication, healthand wellbeing, biological and socialsciences, psychology, law, management, ethics, 69 weeks theory, 45 weeks un-rostered clinical placement and 36weeks internship.

M.H. Nurses practice as members of a multi-disciplinary team across a broad range of areas, i.e. adult in-patient & community based services, child & adolescent services, specialist rehabilitation, liaison psychiatry, forensic mental health, addiction services, and primary care.

An Bord AltranaisRegistered Psychiatric Nurse (R.P.N.)

Written Assessment by Nursing Careers Centre, An Bord Altranais

Garda Vetting

LM154 B.Sc. Nursing (Intellectual Disability) O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H7

06/H7 in one of Group 6

GardaVetting

FETAC Pathway

Nursing, biological sciences, social sciences and related disciplines, 69 weeks theory, 45 weeks un-rostered clinical placement and 36 weeks internship.

This programme provides graduates with the knowledge and experience to contribute effectively in community and health care services.

An Board AltranaisRegistered Nurse Intellectual Disability (R.N.I.D.)Written Assessment by Nursing Careers Centre, An

Bord AltranaisGarda Vetting

LM156 B.Sc. Midwifery O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H706/H7 in one of Group 6

Garda Vetting

FETAC Pathway

Nursing, biological sciences, social sciences, anatomy and physiology, 69 weeks theory, 45 weeks un-rostered clinical placement and 36 weeks internship

Midwives can compete for promotional posts. Continuing professional education is important for career development. The pathways open to midwives are towards midwifery education clinical practice management and research

An Bord AltranaisRegistered Midwife (R.M.)

Written Assessment by Nursing Careers Centre, An Bord Altranais

Garda Vetting

Kemmy Business School

LM020 B.A. Law & Accounting O6/H7 O4/H7 O6/H7Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Law, Accounting, Economics, Taxation, Maths, Corporate Transparency and Business Ethics, Final Year Project.

Chartered Accountant, Solicitor, Barrister-at-Law, Financial Analyst, Corporate Banker, Investment Manager, Asset Leasing Manager, Taxation Advisor, Management, CivilService Manager, Teacher.

Accounting Exemptions available to students who graduate with BA Law & Accounting: CAI, ACCA, CPA, CIMA and ITI.

LM050B.B.S. Business Studies (including Business Studies with French/German/Japanese)

O6/H7 O4/H7

O6/H7 orH4 for language option (see note below)

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

FETAC Pathway

Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Risk Management & Insurance, Applied Business Statistics. Students choose a major option in Semester 2 of Year 2.

Tax Consultant, Accountant, Financial Analyst, Stockbroker, Marketing Brand Manager, PR Manager, HR Manager, Management Consultant, Pensions & Insurance Administrator, Industrial Relations Officer, Purchasing/Buyer.

EPAS Accredited. Exemptions available to students who graduate with BBS Major Option in Accounting & Finance and Economics & Finance: ITI, ACCA, CAI, CIMA, CPA. Exemptions also available for students who graduate with BBS Major Option in Risk Management & Insurance: CII.

LM056 International Business O6/H7 O4/H7

O6/H7 orH4 for language option (see note below)

This programme offers a broad range of electives in Business, Humanities and Languages (optional). Student will undertake a combination of study and work outside of Ireland in Year 3.

Career opportunities will be varied and dependent on the specialist skills developed through subject choices. Graduates will be ideally suited to working in an international context, employing their familiarity with other cultures and the international business environment.

Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

LM150 B.Sc. Nursing (General) O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H706/H7 in one of Group 6

Garda Vetting

FETAC Pathway

Nursing, caring, communication, healthand wellbeing, biological and socialsciences, psychology, law, management,ethics, 69 weeks theory, 45 weeksun-rostered clinical placement and 36 weeks internship.

Nurses can work and/or specialise in medical, surgical, care of the older person, gynaecology, theatre or other such areas. Many nurses work as community nurses and general practice nurses

An Bord AltranaisRegistered General Nurse (R.G.N.)

Written Assessment by Nursing Careers Centre, An Bord Altranais

Garda Vetting

LM152 B.Sc. Nursing (Mental Health) O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H706/H7 in one of Group 6

Garda Vetting

FETAC Pathway

Nursing, caring, communication, healthand wellbeing, biological and socialsciences, psychology, law, management, ethics, 69 weeks theory, 45 weeks un-rostered clinical placement and 36weeks internship.

M.H. Nurses practice as members of a multi-disciplinary team across a broad range of areas, i.e. adult in-patient & community based services, child & adolescent services, specialist rehabilitation, liaison psychiatry, forensic mental health, addiction services, and primary care.

An Bord AltranaisRegistered Psychiatric Nurse (R.P.N.)

Written Assessment by Nursing Careers Centre, An Bord Altranais

Garda Vetting

LM154 B.Sc. Nursing (Intellectual Disability) O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H7

06/H7 in one of Group 6

GardaVetting

FETAC Pathway

Nursing, biological sciences, social sciences and related disciplines, 69 weeks theory, 45 weeks un-rostered clinical placement and 36 weeks internship.

This programme provides graduates with the knowledge and experience to contribute effectively in community and health care services.

An Board AltranaisRegistered Nurse Intellectual Disability (R.N.I.D.)Written Assessment by Nursing Careers Centre, An

Bord AltranaisGarda Vetting

LM156 B.Sc. Midwifery O6/H7 O6/H7 O6/H706/H7 in one of Group 6

Garda Vetting

FETAC Pathway

Nursing, biological sciences, social sciences, anatomy and physiology, 69 weeks theory, 45 weeks un-rostered clinical placement and 36 weeks internship

Midwives can compete for promotional posts. Continuing professional education is important for career development. The pathways open to midwives are towards midwifery education clinical practice management and research

An Bord AltranaisRegistered Midwife (R.M.)

Written Assessment by Nursing Careers Centre, An Bord Altranais

Garda Vetting

Kemmy Business School

LM020 B.A. Law & Accounting O6/H7 O4/H7 O6/H7Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Law, Accounting, Economics, Taxation, Maths, Corporate Transparency and Business Ethics, Final Year Project.

Chartered Accountant, Solicitor, Barrister-at-Law, Financial Analyst, Corporate Banker, Investment Manager, Asset Leasing Manager, Taxation Advisor, Management, CivilService Manager, Teacher.

Accounting Exemptions available to students who graduate with BA Law & Accounting: CAI, ACCA, CPA, CIMA and ITI.

LM050B.B.S. Business Studies (including Business Studies with French/German/Japanese)

O6/H7 O4/H7

O6/H7 orH4 for language option (see note below)

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

FETAC Pathway

Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Risk Management & Insurance, Applied Business Statistics. Students choose a major option in Semester 2 of Year 2.

Tax Consultant, Accountant, Financial Analyst, Stockbroker, Marketing Brand Manager, PR Manager, HR Manager, Management Consultant, Pensions & Insurance Administrator, Industrial Relations Officer, Purchasing/Buyer.

EPAS Accredited. Exemptions available to students who graduate with BBS Major Option in Accounting & Finance and Economics & Finance: ITI, ACCA, CAI, CIMA, CPA. Exemptions also available for students who graduate with BBS Major Option in Risk Management & Insurance: CII.

LM056 International Business O6/H7 O4/H7

O6/H7 orH4 for language option (see note below)

This programme offers a broad range of electives in Business, Humanities and Languages (optional). Student will undertake a combination of study and work outside of Ireland in Year 3.

Career opportunities will be varied and dependent on the specialist skills developed through subject choices. Graduates will be ideally suited to working in an international context, employing their familiarity with other cultures and the international business environment.

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sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

LM063 B.Sc. Technology Management O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7O4/H7 in one of Group 3

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Entry viaLM117

Production & information, technologies, economics & finance, human resource issues and organisation for effective, human relations, accounting & finance, product representation, quality/reliability, production control/logistics, ‘Physics’ of productivity & performance, marketing, economical & product issues.

Product Development, Quality Management, Supply-chain Management, Scheduling, Logistics Management, Maintenance, Supplier Development, Industrial Engineering, Facilities Development, Manufacturing Processes

Faculty of Science & Engineering

LM058 B.Sc. Financial Mathematics O6/H7 H3 O6/H7

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Entry via LM117

Calculus, financial accounting, vector analysis, numerical computation

Analyst in Investment, Actuarial, Risk, Data & Business. Hedge Funds, Teaching & Research

LM063 B.Sc. Technology Management O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7O4/H7 in one of Group 3

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Entry via LM117

Production & IT, economics & finance, HR, accounting & finance, quality/reliability, production control/logistics, marketing, physics of productivity & performance.

Product development, Quality, Supply-chain Management, Scheduling, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Facilities development, Manufacturing Processes

LM068 B.Sc. Food Science & Health

O6/H7 H4 O6/H7O6/H7 in one of Group 2

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Entry via LM117

First and Second years:Basic science, chemistry biochemistry & microbiology human nutrition & physiology, food science and health.

Third and Fourth years:health and food, food chemistry foodprocessing and process engineering, food quality and food microbiology, food ingredients, food biotechnology Elective modules: immunology, businessconsulting, waste management, exercise and health, accounting, projectmanagement. Final Year Project

Food Science, Food Microbiology, New Product Development, Process Development, Technical Management, Food Ingredients, Food Safety, Ready-to-use Foods, Functional Foods/Nutraceuticals

OR

O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7 H4 in one of Group 1

LM076 B.Sc. Product Design & Technology O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7

O4/H7 in one of Group 3 or Art

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Introductory design and presentation, model making skills, creative thinking and design methods, materials used in product design, product manufacturing techniques, introduction to science and engineering, computer applications in design.

Consumer Products, Medical Equipment, Re-design Packaging,Toys and Educational Equipment, White Goods, Assistive Technology, Office equipment & furniture, Consultancy, Environmental Design Transport, Multi media

Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

LM063 B.Sc. Technology Management O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7O4/H7 in one of Group 3

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Entry viaLM117

Production & information, technologies, economics & finance, human resource issues and organisation for effective, human relations, accounting & finance, product representation, quality/reliability, production control/logistics, ‘Physics’ of productivity & performance, marketing, economical & product issues.

Product Development, Quality Management, Supply-chain Management, Scheduling, Logistics Management, Maintenance, Supplier Development, Industrial Engineering, Facilities Development, Manufacturing Processes

Faculty of Science & Engineering

LM058 B.Sc. Financial Mathematics O6/H7 H3 O6/H7

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Entry via LM117

Calculus, financial accounting, vector analysis, numerical computation

Analyst in Investment, Actuarial, Risk, Data & Business. Hedge Funds, Teaching & Research

LM063 B.Sc. Technology Management O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7O4/H7 in one of Group 3

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Entry via LM117

Production & IT, economics & finance, HR, accounting & finance, quality/reliability, production control/logistics, marketing, physics of productivity & performance.

Product development, Quality, Supply-chain Management, Scheduling, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Facilities development, Manufacturing Processes

LM068 B.Sc. Food Science & Health

O6/H7 H4 O6/H7O6/H7 in one of Group 2

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Entry via LM117

First and Second years:Basic science, chemistry biochemistry & microbiology human nutrition & physiology, food science and health.

Third and Fourth years:health and food, food chemistry foodprocessing and process engineering, food quality and food microbiology, food ingredients, food biotechnology Elective modules: immunology, businessconsulting, waste management, exercise and health, accounting, projectmanagement. Final Year Project

Food Science, Food Microbiology, New Product Development, Process Development, Technical Management, Food Ingredients, Food Safety, Ready-to-use Foods, Functional Foods/Nutraceuticals

OR

O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7 H4 in one of Group 1

LM076 B.Sc. Product Design & Technology O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7

O4/H7 in one of Group 3 or Art

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Introductory design and presentation, model making skills, creative thinking and design methods, materials used in product design, product manufacturing techniques, introduction to science and engineering, computer applications in design.

Consumer Products, Medical Equipment, Re-design Packaging,Toys and Educational Equipment, White Goods, Assistive Technology, Office equipment & furniture, Consultancy, Environmental Design Transport, Multi media

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Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

LM077 B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering O6/H7 H4 O6/H7O6/H7 in one of Group 3

Co-opYear 3May-Jan

Entry via LM116

First and Second years:Avionics, air transportation management, mathematics, thermodynamics, materials science, mechanics of solids, introduction to engineering, production technology,aerodynamics, aircraft maintenance, engineering mechanics, Computer Aided Design (CAD), fluid mechanics, electricalengineering, chemistry.

Third and Fourth years:Flight mechanics, aircraft design, aircraft stability and control, aircraft propulsion,aircraft structure.

Aircraft aerodynamic design and analysis, Aircraft structural design and analysis, Flight test instrumentation; airframe maintenance, Design of airframe structural repair procedures, Engine maintenance and repair, Aircraft systems engineering, Aircraft composite structures design and research, Computer Aided Engineering, software development, Aircraft electrical systems installation, Pneumatics and cabin systems, Flight physics, Aircraft financial services and operations management, Industrial fluid flow simulation using computational fluid dynamics, Gas turbine engine design and manufacture, Automobile aerodynamic and structural design and analysis

IEI (Institute Engineers Ireland) 2017

LM082 B.Sc. Construction Management & Engineering O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7

O4/H7 in one of Group 3

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Year 1: Mathematics and science materials, design, construction technology, economics and graphic communication skillsYear 2: Construction technology, CAD,structural mechanics building services, land surveying employee regulations.Year 3: Building production, building &construction regulations, structural designYear 4: Construction technology and building services, law and the construction industry, financial accounting, project planning and control. Final Year Project. industry, financial accounting, project

• Construction Engineering• Construction Management• Facilities Management• Property Development• Estimating and Costing• Project Management• Construction Research

Replace with Chartered Institute of Building UK (CIOB)

LM093 B.Sc. Equine Science O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 in one of Group 2

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Years 1 and 2: Anatomy and Physiology, Feeding and Behaviour, Reproduction, Health and Disease, Nutrition, Economics, Marketing and Accounting, Horse riding and hands-on working with horsesYear 3: options Equine Business Management Equitation, Equine Business Management Module options: Spanish, French, German, Japanese Young Horse, Equestrian Facilities, Performance Rider Development and Training, Managing the Performance Horse

Equine Enterprise Management (Stud Farms, Show Jumping Yards, Racing Yards, Equestrian Centres) Leisure, Recreation and Tourism based on Equine activities, Equestrian Marketing and Sales Enterprises, Equine related service industry (food supply, equipment manufacturing, laboratory servicing, management information (IT), Equine Research and Development., Sports Journalism, Equine related organisations including state and semi-state, Postgraduate studies

LM099 B.Arch. Architecture O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7 Portfolio of Work

Architecture, Design, Visual Culture, Construction, Structural Design,Environmental Science, History of Architecture, Philosophy, Professional Practice, Utopian Studies, Computer-Aided Design, Drawing, Model-making, Mapping

Architectural Design, Architectural Modelling, Interior Architect, Consultancy, Building Environment related Design & Management

RIAI (Royal Institute of Architects Ireland)

Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

LM077 B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering O6/H7 H4 O6/H7O6/H7 in one of Group 3

Co-opYear 3May-Jan

Entry via LM116

First and Second years:Avionics, air transportation management, mathematics, thermodynamics, materials science, mechanics of solids, introduction to engineering, production technology,aerodynamics, aircraft maintenance, engineering mechanics, Computer Aided Design (CAD), fluid mechanics, electricalengineering, chemistry.

Third and Fourth years:Flight mechanics, aircraft design, aircraft stability and control, aircraft propulsion,aircraft structure.

Aircraft aerodynamic design and analysis, Aircraft structural design and analysis, Flight test instrumentation; airframe maintenance, Design of airframe structural repair procedures, Engine maintenance and repair, Aircraft systems engineering, Aircraft composite structures design and research, Computer Aided Engineering, software development, Aircraft electrical systems installation, Pneumatics and cabin systems, Flight physics, Aircraft financial services and operations management, Industrial fluid flow simulation using computational fluid dynamics, Gas turbine engine design and manufacture, Automobile aerodynamic and structural design and analysis

IEI (Institute Engineers Ireland) 2017

LM082 B.Sc. Construction Management & Engineering O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7

O4/H7 in one of Group 3

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Year 1: Mathematics and science materials, design, construction technology, economics and graphic communication skillsYear 2: Construction technology, CAD,structural mechanics building services, land surveying employee regulations.Year 3: Building production, building &construction regulations, structural designYear 4: Construction technology and building services, law and the construction industry, financial accounting, project planning and control. Final Year Project. industry, financial accounting, project

• Construction Engineering• Construction Management• Facilities Management• Property Development• Estimating and Costing• Project Management• Construction Research

Replace with Chartered Institute of Building UK (CIOB)

LM093 B.Sc. Equine Science O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7 H4 in one of Group 2

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Years 1 and 2: Anatomy and Physiology, Feeding and Behaviour, Reproduction, Health and Disease, Nutrition, Economics, Marketing and Accounting, Horse riding and hands-on working with horsesYear 3: options Equine Business Management Equitation, Equine Business Management Module options: Spanish, French, German, Japanese Young Horse, Equestrian Facilities, Performance Rider Development and Training, Managing the Performance Horse

Equine Enterprise Management (Stud Farms, Show Jumping Yards, Racing Yards, Equestrian Centres) Leisure, Recreation and Tourism based on Equine activities, Equestrian Marketing and Sales Enterprises, Equine related service industry (food supply, equipment manufacturing, laboratory servicing, management information (IT), Equine Research and Development., Sports Journalism, Equine related organisations including state and semi-state, Postgraduate studies

LM099 B.Arch. Architecture O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7 Portfolio of Work

Architecture, Design, Visual Culture, Construction, Structural Design,Environmental Science, History of Architecture, Philosophy, Professional Practice, Utopian Studies, Computer-Aided Design, Drawing, Model-making, Mapping

Architectural Design, Architectural Modelling, Interior Architect, Consultancy, Building Environment related Design & Management

RIAI (Royal Institute of Architects Ireland)

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Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

LM115 B.E. Chemical & Biochemical Engineering O6/H7 H4 O6/H7

O6/H7 in one of Group 5

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Entry via LM116

Engineering Mathematics, Mechanics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry,Computing, General Engineering, Biochemistry, Physics, Bioprocess Engineering, Process Design Methods, Fluid Mechanics & Heat transfer

Pharmaceutical/drug manufacture, Mineral extraction, Petro and Agro-chemicals, Food/Beverage production, Biorefineries, Environmental engineering, Biochemicals/biologics manufacture, Sustainable fuels/energy production, Processing of fine and heavy chemicals, Chemical energy conversion systems

Engineers Ireland (Chartered) Final Submission when first student intake in year 4

LM116 B.E. Engineering Choice O6/H7 H4 O6/H7O6/H7 in one of Group 3

Common entry with choice to pursuedefined degree options in any of thefollowing: • Biomedical Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Civil Engineering• Design and Manufacture Engineering

Related to the final choice of degree Related to final choice of degree

LM118 B.E. Electronic & Computer Engineering O6/H7 H4 O6/H7

O6/H7 in one of Group 3

Co-opYear 3May-Jan

Entry via LM116

Engineering Mathematics, Mechanics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Computing, General Engineering. Options to specialise in Computer, Electronic, Robotic, Electrical Energy & General Engineering

Software Engineering, Mobile and Wireless Systems, Computer Systems and Networks, Game Systems Security and Forensics, Telecommunication Systems, Sensors and Sensor Networks, Healthcare and Medical Systems, Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Technology, Biomedical Electronics, Bioinformatics Automotive Electronics, Avionics (aircraft), Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Automation Control Systems, Energy Control and Automation

Engineers Ireland (Chartered)

LM120 B.Sc. Aircraft Maintenance and Airworthiness Engineering O6/H7 O3/ H7 O6/H7

O4/H7 in one of Group 3 or Art

Mathematics, Engineering Science, CAD,Materials and Strength of Materials,European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)modules in Electronics, Instrumentation Systems, Materials and Hardware and Aerodynamics. Aerospace Materials, Thermodynamics, Flight Mechanics and Performance, Theoretical Aerodynamics and Aircraft Structural Analysis, International Management module, Final Year Project.

Engineer in organisations involved in maintenance, leasing/financing, flying (airlines), and regulating aircraft.

European Aviation Safety Agency [EASA] qualification

LM121 Computing Technologies O6/H7 O2/H6 O6/H7

Common entry with unrestricted choiceto pursue defined degree options in anyof the following:- • Computer Systems• Mobile Communications and Security• Computer Games Development

Computer Systems:• IT Consultant• Web Developer• Data AnalystMobile Communications and Security:• IT/Networking Project Manager• Network Designer/Administrator• Computer Crime ConsultantComputer Games Development:• Games Programmer• Graphics Programming• High Performance Computing

Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

LM115 B.E. Chemical & Biochemical Engineering O6/H7 H4 O6/H7

O6/H7 in one of Group 5

Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Entry via LM116

Engineering Mathematics, Mechanics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry,Computing, General Engineering, Biochemistry, Physics, Bioprocess Engineering, Process Design Methods, Fluid Mechanics & Heat transfer

Pharmaceutical/drug manufacture, Mineral extraction, Petro and Agro-chemicals, Food/Beverage production, Biorefineries, Environmental engineering, Biochemicals/biologics manufacture, Sustainable fuels/energy production, Processing of fine and heavy chemicals, Chemical energy conversion systems

Engineers Ireland (Chartered) Final Submission when first student intake in year 4

LM116 B.E. Engineering Choice O6/H7 H4 O6/H7O6/H7 in one of Group 3

Common entry with choice to pursuedefined degree options in any of thefollowing: • Biomedical Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Civil Engineering• Design and Manufacture Engineering

Related to the final choice of degree Related to final choice of degree

LM118 B.E. Electronic & Computer Engineering O6/H7 H4 O6/H7

O6/H7 in one of Group 3

Co-opYear 3May-Jan

Entry via LM116

Engineering Mathematics, Mechanics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Computing, General Engineering. Options to specialise in Computer, Electronic, Robotic, Electrical Energy & General Engineering

Software Engineering, Mobile and Wireless Systems, Computer Systems and Networks, Game Systems Security and Forensics, Telecommunication Systems, Sensors and Sensor Networks, Healthcare and Medical Systems, Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Technology, Biomedical Electronics, Bioinformatics Automotive Electronics, Avionics (aircraft), Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Automation Control Systems, Energy Control and Automation

Engineers Ireland (Chartered)

LM120 B.Sc. Aircraft Maintenance and Airworthiness Engineering O6/H7 O3/ H7 O6/H7

O4/H7 in one of Group 3 or Art

Mathematics, Engineering Science, CAD,Materials and Strength of Materials,European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)modules in Electronics, Instrumentation Systems, Materials and Hardware and Aerodynamics. Aerospace Materials, Thermodynamics, Flight Mechanics and Performance, Theoretical Aerodynamics and Aircraft Structural Analysis, International Management module, Final Year Project.

Engineer in organisations involved in maintenance, leasing/financing, flying (airlines), and regulating aircraft.

European Aviation Safety Agency [EASA] qualification

LM121 Computing Technologies O6/H7 O2/H6 O6/H7

Common entry with unrestricted choiceto pursue defined degree options in anyof the following:- • Computer Systems• Mobile Communications and Security• Computer Games Development

Computer Systems:• IT Consultant• Web Developer• Data AnalystMobile Communications and Security:• IT/Networking Project Manager• Network Designer/Administrator• Computer Crime ConsultantComputer Games Development:• Games Programmer• Graphics Programming• High Performance Computing

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Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

LM122 Creative Media and Interaction Design O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7

Common entry with choice* to pursuedefined degree options in any of thefollowing:- • Digital Media Design• Music, Media & Performance Technology*Choice may be restricted subject to discipline capacities

Music Media & Performance Technology:• Multimedia Programmer-Artist• Software Developer for Digital Art Applications• Sound and Video EngineerDigital Media Design:• Interaction Designer• User Experience Designer• Web Designer• Social Media Designer

LM123 Biology & Chemical Sciences

O6/H7 H4 O6/H7O6/H7 in one of Group 2

Common entry with choice* to pursuedefined degree options in any of thefollowing:- • Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry• Industrial Biochemistry• Environmental Science• Bioscience*Choice may be restricted subject to discipline capacities

Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry:• Chemist• Industrial / Environmental Chemist• Chemical Process EngineeringIndustrial Biochemistry:• Biochemist • Patent Agent• Scientific Research• Quality Assurance ManagerEnvironmental Science:• Environmental Consultant / Officer• Environmental Laboratory Scientist• Water Quality ScientistBioscience:• Graduates will be well positioned to gain employment in Ireland’s rapidly growing high tech Life Science industry.

OR

O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7H4 in one ofGroup 1

LM124 Mathematics O6/H7 H3 O6/H7

Common entry with unrestricted choiceto pursue defined degree options inany of the following:- • Mathematics and Physics• Mathematical Sciences• Economics and Mathematical Sciences

• Data analysis including market research, demographic & medical research• Financial services including accounting, lending analysis and investment analysis• Software development

LM125 Physics O6/H7 H4 O6/H7H4 in one of Group 7

Common entry with unrestricted choiceto pursue defined degree options in anyof the following:- • Applied Physics• Mathematics and Physics

• Research & Development Engineer • Process Engineer • Researcher• Medical Physicist • Consultant/Analyst• Software Developer

LM180 Certificate/Diploma Equine Science O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7

Certificate:Co-opYear 2Jan-Sep

Diploma:Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Biology, Economics, Horsemanship, Equine Anatomy and Physiology, Information Technology, Horse Industry, Equine Health and Nutrition, Breeding & Genetics

Breeding and producing horses, Work within the racing industry, Equestrian leisure, recreation and tourism related activity, Equestrian related service industries such as insurance, transport, equipment manufacture and supply, Sales, marketing and public relations, Administrative roles within industry organisations

Code Course TiTle english MaThsseCond language

sCienCe oTher ConTenT Possible Careers Professional reCogniTion

LM122 Creative Media and Interaction Design O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7

Common entry with choice* to pursuedefined degree options in any of thefollowing:- • Digital Media Design• Music, Media & Performance Technology*Choice may be restricted subject to discipline capacities

Music Media & Performance Technology:• Multimedia Programmer-Artist• Software Developer for Digital Art Applications• Sound and Video EngineerDigital Media Design:• Interaction Designer• User Experience Designer• Web Designer• Social Media Designer

LM123 Biology & Chemical Sciences

O6/H7 H4 O6/H7O6/H7 in one of Group 2

Common entry with choice* to pursuedefined degree options in any of thefollowing:- • Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry• Industrial Biochemistry• Environmental Science• Bioscience*Choice may be restricted subject to discipline capacities

Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry:• Chemist• Industrial / Environmental Chemist• Chemical Process EngineeringIndustrial Biochemistry:• Biochemist • Patent Agent• Scientific Research• Quality Assurance ManagerEnvironmental Science:• Environmental Consultant / Officer• Environmental Laboratory Scientist• Water Quality ScientistBioscience:• Graduates will be well positioned to gain employment in Ireland’s rapidly growing high tech Life Science industry.

OR

O6/H7 O3/H7 O6/H7H4 in one ofGroup 1

LM124 Mathematics O6/H7 H3 O6/H7

Common entry with unrestricted choiceto pursue defined degree options inany of the following:- • Mathematics and Physics• Mathematical Sciences• Economics and Mathematical Sciences

• Data analysis including market research, demographic & medical research• Financial services including accounting, lending analysis and investment analysis• Software development

LM125 Physics O6/H7 H4 O6/H7H4 in one of Group 7

Common entry with unrestricted choiceto pursue defined degree options in anyof the following:- • Applied Physics• Mathematics and Physics

• Research & Development Engineer • Process Engineer • Researcher• Medical Physicist • Consultant/Analyst• Software Developer

LM180 Certificate/Diploma Equine Science O6/H7 F6/O6/H7 O6/H7

Certificate:Co-opYear 2Jan-Sep

Diploma:Co-opYear 3Jan-Sep

Biology, Economics, Horsemanship, Equine Anatomy and Physiology, Information Technology, Horse Industry, Equine Health and Nutrition, Breeding & Genetics

Breeding and producing horses, Work within the racing industry, Equestrian leisure, recreation and tourism related activity, Equestrian related service industries such as insurance, transport, equipment manufacture and supply, Sales, marketing and public relations, Administrative roles within industry organisations

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Language Entry Requirements

Notes on Programme Entry Requirements

In all circumstances, with the exception of LM180, an applicant is expected to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate with a minimum of six subjects which must include:

Two H5 (Higher Level) grades andFour O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades.

In the case of LM180, an applicant is expected to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate with at least five O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or five H7 (Higher Level) grades. Candidates may continue to fulfil minimum and specific subject requirements from more than one sitting of the Leaving Certificate. Applicants who have a hearing impairment or a specific learning difficulty may apply for exemption from the second language requirement. Such an exemption is only applicable to those courses where the second language requirement is an O6 (Ordinary Level) grade or a H7 (Higher Level) grade.

Subject Groups 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Agricultural Science • • • • • •

Applied Maths • • • • •

Biology • • • • • •

Chemistry • • • • • •

Construction Studies •

Engineering • • • •

Maths •

Physics • • • • • • •

Physics with Chemistry • • • • • • •

Technology • • •

Technical Drawing/ Design & Communication Graphics

• • •

Code Description Note: Students wishing to take a language option must have

LM002 ArtsH4 in that language; orFor beginners Spanish or beginners German H4 in a language other than English

LM029 Law PlusH4 in that language; orFor Japanese, beginners Spanish or beginners German a H4 in a language other than English

LM039 Journalism and New Media H3 in French, German, Gaeilge, Spanish

LM050 Business Studies (including Business Studies with French/German/Japanese)

H4 in that language; orFor Japanese a H4 in a language other than English

LM056 International BusinessH4 in that language; orFor Japanese or beginners Spanish a H4 in a language other than English

Other Entry Requirements

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Special Mathematics Examination

The Special Mathematics Examination now covers entry to all programmes offered by the Faculty of Science & Engineering. This examination is for students who achieve sufficient CAO entry points and satisfy all other entrance requirements, but who do not achieve the requisite grade in Mathematics in the Leaving Certificate.

The examination takes place after the publication of the Leaving Certificate results and further information is available from:

Siobhan Harris, Faculty of Science & Engineering Telephone: 061 202421 Email: siobhan.harris@ul.ie or visit http://www.scieng.ul.ie/students/prospective_students/special-mathematics-entrance-examination/

Computer Studies

The University of Limerick is involved, in association with a number of schools, in the delivery of a Computer Studies course. UL accepts a passing grade in the computer studies course as equivalent to a Leaving Certificate subject for eligibility and scoring. Further information on the subject may be obtained from the Admissions Office.

Competitive Requirements

Due to the number and calibre of applicants, qualified candidates to all undergraduate degree programmes are placed in order of merit based on a points system. Points are awarded for the best six subjects from one sitting of the Leaving Certificate. The Leaving Certificate Vocation Programme (LCVP) can also be included in the calculation of points scores but does not satisfy minimum eligibility

entry requirements.

Subject Combinations for Points Scores

• Physics and Physics and Chemistry count as one subject; • Chemistry and Physics and Chemistry count as one subject; • Physics, Chemistry and Physics and Chemistry count as two subjects.• Home Economics (Scientific and Social), Home Economics (General) and Home Economics (Single course), any combination counts as one subject.• English, English Composition count as one subject.• Music, Music and Musicianship, Music and Musicianship A, Music and Musicianship B, any combination counts as one subject.• Agricultural Economics, History, Economics, Economic History count as three subjects.• Any two or three subject combinations of: History, Economics, Economic History, Agricultural Economics, counts as two subjects except when Agricultural Economics and Economics are combined in which case they count as one subject.

LEAVING CERTIFICATE

H1/O1 90-100 100 56

H2/O2 80<90 88 46

H3/O3 70<80 77 37

H4/04 60<70 66 28

H5/O5 50<60 56 20

H6/O6 40<50 46 12

H7/O7 30< 37 0

Grade Higher Level Ordinary Level*25 Bonus point are ONLY awarded for Higher Level Mathematics at Grade H6 and above and where it is included as one of the applicants best six subjects.

Distinction 66

Merit 46

Pass 28

LEAVING CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME (LCVP)

Grade Points

% Mark

Arts Degree - LM002 - Subject Options

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In the first year, students choose four subjects from the groups below. Any subject combinations are permitted, as long as three of the subjects are from University of Limerick and no two are in the same group.

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6

Group 7

Group 8

Group 9

Group 10

Group 11

Psychology or

GermanEnglish

Mathematics*or Politics

and International

Relations

New Media

andCultural Studies

Geography*or

Spanish

Gaeilgeor

Theatre Studies*

Public Administration

and Leadership orPhilosophy*

Irish Music

andDance or Sociology

Theology and

Religious Studies* orLinguistics

withTESOL†

French History or Economics

Students also take broadening modules in this programme. At the end of first year, students select their subject combinations based on the subjects chosen in first year. The table below outlines the single and joint honours combinations available to degree year.

‡ = Option combinations available in first year only; † TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages);

n/a = Not Available; * Subjects offered by Mary Immaculate College

Subject Economics English French Gaeilge Geography* German HistoryIrish

Music &Dance

Linguistics with

TESOL †Mathematics*

New Media & Cultural Studies

Philosophy*Politics &

International Relations

PsychologyPublic

Administration & Leadership

Sociology Spanish TheatreStudies*

Theology &

Religious Studies*

Economics n/a ‡ n/a

English n/a ‡ ‡

French ‡ n/a ‡

Gaeilge n/a ‡ ‡ n/a

Geography* n/a n/a ‡ n/a n/a n/a n/aGerman n/a n/a

History n/a ‡

Irish Music & Dance n/a ‡ n/a ‡Linguistics with TESOL † ‡ n/a ‡ n/a

Mathematics* ‡ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/aNew Media & Cultural

Studies ‡ n/a ‡

Philosophy* ‡ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/aPolitics & International

Relations ‡ n/a

Psychology n/a n/a

Public Administration & Leadership ‡ n/a ‡

Sociology n/a ‡ ‡Spanish n/a ‡ n/a

Theatre Studies* n/a n/a n/a n/a ‡ n/a n/aTheology & Religious

Studies* n/a ‡ n/a n/a n/a ‡ n/a n/a

Subject Economics English French Gaeilge Geography* German HistoryIrish

Music &Dance

Linguistics with

TESOL †Mathematics*

New Media & Cultural Studies

Philosophy*Politics &

International Relations

PsychologyPublic

Administration & Leadership

Sociology Spanish TheatreStudies*

Theology &

Religious Studies*

Economics n/a ‡ n/a

English n/a ‡ ‡

French ‡ n/a ‡

Gaeilge n/a ‡ ‡ n/a

Geography* n/a n/a ‡ n/a n/a n/a n/aGerman n/a n/a

History n/a ‡

Irish Music & Dance n/a ‡ n/a ‡Linguistics with TESOL † ‡ n/a ‡ n/a

Mathematics* ‡ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/aNew Media & Cultural

Studies ‡ n/a ‡

Philosophy* ‡ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/aPolitics & International

Relations ‡ n/a

Psychology n/a n/a

Public Administration & Leadership ‡ n/a ‡

Sociology n/a ‡ ‡Spanish n/a ‡ n/a

Theatre Studies* n/a n/a n/a n/a ‡ n/a n/aTheology & Religious

Studies* n/a ‡ n/a n/a n/a ‡ n/a n/a

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FETAC Entry

Application Process

All applications for admission under the FETAC entry pathway must be made through the Central Applications Office (CAO).

FETAC (Pre-Common Awards System) – Minimum Entry Requirements

Certain FETAC Level 5 awards are acceptable in fulfilling the admission requirements for each programme of study. In all circumstances candidates must present the full award having successfully completed 8 modules which must include a distinction in at least 5 modules.

In addition to satisfying the minimum entry requirements, candidate must also satisfy the specific module requirements as outlined below.

FETAC (Common Awards System) – Minimum Entry Requirements

Certain FETAC Level 5 major awards are acceptable in fulfilling the admission requirements for each programme of study. In all circumstances candidates must present the full award with a minimum credit value of 120 which must include a distinction in at least 5 component awards.

In addition to satisfying the minimum entry requirements, candidate must also satisfy the specific component award requirements as outlined below.

Scoring Process

This scoring process only applies where all the requirements for the major award are met i.e. when the specified component awards have been achieved to a minimum of 120 credits. Each component is given a score based on the credit value of the component and the weighting of the grade achieved.

Although most component awards have a credit value of 15, credit values of 5, 10, 20 and 30 also apply.

GeneralThe University of Limerick has entry routes to first year of undergraduate degree programmes for students who have achieved the relevant FETAC Level 5 award. Candidates will be ranked on the basis of their performance in that award.

The following grade weightings will apply to the grades achieved: • 3.2500 for a distinction • 2.1666 for a merit • 1.0833 for a pass

To calculate a component score: • Multiply the credit value of the component by the weighting for the grade achieved. • Add all of the component scores up to a cumulative credit value of 120. When adding up these scores begin with distinctions, then merits, then passes.

Components leading to the best 120 credits are scored and applicants are ranked accordingly. The best 120 credits come from component awards achieved with the highest grades. Some applicants will combine components achieved prior to the introduction of CAS with others which are part of CAS.

FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 and Level 6 Certificate Scoring

FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 and Level 6 Certificates i.e. major awards achieved in 2013 or in previous years are also scored this way.

FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 and Level 6 components usually have a credit value of 1 for example, L5 component G20001 Communications credit value of 1, multiply by 15 = 15 credits.

FETAC will only score the best 120 credits. The best 120 credits come from component awards achieved with the highest grades.

New Entries / Revised Entry RequirementsEntry requirements have been revised for LM050 and are outlined below. FETAC Entry Pathways are now available for LM030 and LM031

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

LM038 Psychology & Sociology

In addition to the minimum entry requirements outlined above, the following FETAC Level 5 majors/awards are acceptable in fulfilling entry requirements. distinctions must include at least 3 modules/component awards from the list linked to the relevant award as outlined below:

Awards/Majors: DCHCC or 5M2786 Community Care DCHSC or 5M2009 Childcare DCHSX Community & Health Service DCHSN or 5M4349 Nursing Studies DHSXX or 5M4339 Healthcare Support

Modules/Components:D20005 or 5N1764 Child DevelopmentD20032 or 5N1279 Human Growth & DevelopmentG20003 Care Provision & PracticeG20031 or 5N1370 Social StudiesG20034 or 5N1367 Teamworking

Award/Major:ELAXX or 5M3114 Liberal Arts

Modules/Components:B20029 or 5N2066 StatisticsG20031 or 5N1370 Social StudiesL22312 Biology of Human DevelopmentL22314 or L22541 or L21910 or 5N0754 PsychologyL22283 or 5N2985 Personal and Professional DevelopmentN22789 Applied Psychology

Award/Major: EASSX or 5M2181 Applied Social Studies

Modules/Components:D20005 or 5N1764 Child DevelopmentD20032 or 5N1279 Human Growth & DevelopmentG20003 Care Provision & PracticeG20031 or 5N1370 Social StudiesG20034 or 5N1367 TeamworkingN32738 Sub-editing for PrintN32749 Research Skills for JournalismN32755 Radio News Broadcasting

LM040 European Studies

In addition to the minimum entry requirements outlined above, the following FETAC Level 5 majors/awards are acceptable in fulfilling entry requirements. Distinctions must include at least 3 modules/component awards one of which must be a language (French (E20106/5N16203), German (E20107/5N1624) or Spanish (E20108/5N1630) from the list linked to the relevant award as outlined below:

Award/Major: ELESX or 5M2073 Language and European Studies Studies

Modules/Components:E20106 or 5N1623 FrenchE20107 or 5N1624 GermanE20108 or 5N1630 SpanishE20024 or 5N1444 European Studies

G10036 or 4N3400 Cultural StudiesG20001 or 5N0690 CommunicationsG20022 or 5N1837 Political Studies

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LM002 Arts

In addition to the minimum entry requirements outlined above, any FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 award is acceptable in fulfilling entry requirements. For students wishing to take a language option, distinctions must include a distinction in a language component/module. A Grade H4 in the required language from Leaving Certificate will also satisfy the language requirement.

LM039 Journalism and New Media

In addition to the minimum entry requirements outlined above, the following FETAC Level 5 majors/awards are acceptable in fulfilling entry requirements. Distinctions must include at least 3 modules/component awards from the list linked to the relevant award as outlined below:

Award/Major: EPJXX or 5M2464 Print Journalism (Level 5)

Modules/Components:G20001 or 5N0690 CommunicationsE20076 or 5N2443 Research Skills for JournalismE20077 or 5N2463 Technical Skills for JournalismE20078 or 5N2435 Writing for JournalismE20013 or 5N2152 Print Journalism

Award/Major: ERPXX or 5M4511 Radio Production (Level 5)

Modules/Components:G20001 or 5N0690 CommunicationsE20076 or 5N2443 Research Skills for JournalismE20013 or 5N2152 Print Journalism;E20137 or 5N1379 Radio Programme ProductionL21667 Broadcast JournalismL22282 News, Sport and Talk for Radio

Award/Major: EMPRO or 6M5130 Media Production (Level 6)Modules:G30001 or 6N1950 CommunicationsE20013 or 5N2152 Print JournalismN32736 News Writing for PrintN32737 Feature Writing for PrintN32738 Sub-editing for PrintN32749 or 6N5450 Research Skills for JournalismN32755 or 6N5454 Radio News Broadcasting

Award/Major : EMMPX or 5M2146 Multimedia Production (Level 5)

Modules/ComponentsG20001 or 5N0690 CommunicationsE20008 or 5N1298 Media AnalysisE20137 or 5N1379 Radio Programme ProductionE20149 TV and Video ProductionE20151 Editing for TV and Film

LM044 Applied Languages

In addition to the minimum entry requirements outlined above, the following FETAC Level 5 majors/awards are acceptable in fulfilling entry requirements. Distinctions must include at least 3 modules/component awards one of which must be a language (French (E20106/5N1623), German (E20107/5N1624), Spanish (E20108/5N1630) or Irish (E20110/5N1631)) from the list linked to the relevant award as outlined below:

Award/Major: ELESX or 5M2073 Language and European Studies

Modules/Components:E20106 or 5N1623 FrenchE20107 or 5N1624 GermanE20108 or 5N1630 SpanishE20110 or 5N1631 IrishE20024 or 5N1444 European StudiesG20001 or 5N0690 CommunicationsG10036 or 4N3400 Cultural Studies

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

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Kemmy Business School

LM050 Business Studies (including Business Studies with French/German/Japanese)

In addition to the minimum entry requirements outlined above, the following FETAC Level 5 majors/awards are acceptable in fulfilling entry requirements. Distinctions must include a distinction in one from the list linked to the relevant award as outlined below:

In circumstances where B20029/5N2066 Statistics or C20139/5N1833 Mathematics is not available or a distinction grade has not been achieved, a Grade O4 at Ordinary Level or a Grade H7 at Higher Level in Leaving Certificate Mathematics will also satisfy this requirement. Students wishing to pursue a language option would be required to present a distinction in the relevant language component/module or the alternative Leaving Certificate H4 (former HC3) in the appropriate language. Note this would have to be checked post entry as this grade in a language is not part of the minimum entry requirements.

Awards/Majors: BBSAX or 5M2468 Business AdministrationBBSXX or 5M2102 Business StudiesBMXXX or 5M2069 MarketingBBSIT or 5M2111 International Trade

Module/Component:B20029 or 5N2066 Statistics; orC20139 or 5N1833 Mathematics

Irish World Music Academy of Music and Dance

LM026 Performing Arts

In addition to the minimum entry requirements outlined above, any FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 award is acceptable in

fulfilling entry requirements. Applicants will be expected to do a performance audition and interview where they will be

expected to show a competent standard of performance and understanding of the dance or music tradition.

Faculty of Education and Health Science

Awards: DCHSN Nursing Studies DCHSX Community & Health Services DHSXX Healthcare Support

In addition to the minimum entry requirements, the following FETAC awards are acceptable in fulfilling entry requirements; candidates must present the full award having successfully completed 8 modules which must include a

distinction in at least 5 modules. Distinctions must include the following 3 modules as outlined (right).

LM102 Psychology

In addition to the minimum entry requirements outlined above, the following FETAC Level 5 and majors/awards are acceptable in fulfilling entry requirements. Distinctions must include at least 3 modules/component awards from the list linked to the relevant award as outlined below:

LM150 Nursing (General)LM152 Nursing (Mental Health)LM154 Nursing (Intellectual Disability)LM156 Midwifery

Awards/Majors: DCHCC or 5M2786 Community Care DCHSC or 5M2009 Childcare DCHSX Community & Health Service DCHSN or 5M4349 Nursing Studies DHSXX or 5M4339 Healthcare Support

Modules/Components:D20005 or 5N1764 Child DevelopmentD20032 or 5N1279 Human Growth & DevelopmentG20003 Care Provision & PracticeG20031 or 5N1370 Social StudiesG20034 or 5N1367 Teamworking

Award/Major: ELAXX or 5M3114 Liberal Arts

Modules/Components:B20029 or 5N2066 StatisticsG20031 or 5N1370 Social StudiesL22312 Biology of Human DevelopmentL22314 or L22541 or L21910 or 5N0754 PsychologyL22283 or 5N2985 Personal and Professional DevelopmentN22789 Applied Psychology

Award/Major: EASSX or 5M2181 Applied Social Studies

Modules/Components:D20005 or 5N1764 Child DevelopmentD20032 or 5N1279 Human Growth & DevelopmentG20003 Care Provision & PracticeG20031 or 5N1370 Social StudiesG20034 or 5N1367 TeamworkingN32738 Sub-editing for PrintN32749 Research Skills for JournalismN32755 Radio News Broadcasting

ModulesD20001 or 5N0749 Anatomy and Physiology andD20012 or 5N4325 Introduction to Nursing andD20032 or 5N1279 Human Growth Development or C20006 or 5N2746 Biology

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The Quigley ResidenceOpened in September 2012, The Quigley Residence is our newest development on the North Campus. Exclusively for postgraduate students, The Quigley Residence will house 100 students in comfortable 4 and 2 bed apartments. Located adjacent to the new Graduate Entry Medical School, The Quigley Residence provides modern facilities in an attractive landscape.

Thomond VillageThis spectacular riverside residence on the banks of the river Shannon offers 6 and 4 bedroom ensuite apartments. Residents enjoy views of the River Shannon and its habitat. The village also features 2-bed apartments for families and rooms for impaired mobility.

Dromroe VillageDromroe Village is an attractive apartment complex located between the Millstream and the River Shannon. Quite close to the main teaching buildings, Dromroe offers 6-bed ensuite apartments all with fully equipped kitchen/lounges. Like Thomond, this village offers 2 bedroom apartments suitable for student families and rooms for impaired mobility.

Kilmurry VillageLocated close to the sports facilities, Kilmurry Village is the place to live if you enjoy an early morning swim or jog or if you are a keen sports person. Houses sleep 6/8 students and are attractively landscaped around the communal Village Hall which is available to the Campus Community for a wide choice of social activity.

Plassey VillagePopular with 1st years, houses have 8 single bedrooms and a large kitchen / living room and 2 showers and toilets. The houses are grouped around landscaped courtyards creating a cosy communal atmosphere. Nearby is a small shopping centre with a supermarket, pharmacy and Italian pizza pasta deli. With all villages, rental fees are inclusive of internet, cable TV, waste disposal, maintenance service and a specified usage of energy.

Troy Village – Off CampusPurchased by Campus Life Services in 2015, Troy Village is located approximately 15 minute walk from the main campus in the Groody area of Castletroy. With various sized apartments that include both ensuite and standard bedrooms, each apartment has a shared living room and kitchen. This small and secure village is located near a public bus stop and a few minutes walk from the closest supermarket.

Find out more;-T: 061 202331 | E: accommodation@ul.ieWeb: www.studentliving.ul.ie

On-Campus Accommodation

Campus ResidencesCappavilla VillageWith 4 and 6 bedroom ensuite apartments, sharing a large kitchen / lounge, it is an ideal location for nursing/mental health and music as it is a stone’s throw from the Health Sciences and the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance Buildings.

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The University of Limerick have five purpose built village style residences on campus and one village off campus which offer high quality accommodation for an all-inclusive fee. This means that there are no extra bills to worry about. All villages on campus are professionally managed with a residential manager on site and a full maintenance team on hand. Most villages have a communal centre where a programme of activity is organised for students throughout the year which include arts events, dance, music, information evenings, games tournaments and social evenings. These can also be used for group study and student organised events.

Scholarships and Awards

A number of scholarships are available to students. Further details on these scholarships are available from the prospectus.

BUSINESS AND LAW • Dublin International Insurance & Management Association Prize • Grant Thornton Award • Kemmy Business School/Northern Trust Outstanding Scholar Awards • Louise Newman Prize • Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC Prize)

LAW • Arthur Cox Valued Participation Prize • A&L Goodbody Solicitors Prizes • Homes O’Malley Sexton Solicitors Prize • Judge Catherine McGuinness Prize • Matheson, Solicitors

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY • ARUP Scholarship for Women in Civil Engineering • AutoDesk, ProCAD Prize • Chairman’s Prize – Thomond Region of Engineers Ireland • Designer of the Year Award – Logitech Prize • Intel, Shannon Women in Technology Scholarship • Women in Engineering Bursary Awards • Robbie McAdam Commemorative Scholarship • Microsemi Scholarship in Engineering • Microsemi ‘Women in Engineering’ Scholarship • Intel Shannon “Paul Whelan” Scholarship • Santos Dumont Awards • Modular Automation Prize • ON Semiconductor Scholarships in Electronics

SCIENCE • Coolmore Prize • Horse Racing Ireland Prize for Services to the Thoroughbred Industry • The Critchley Prize • Food Science and Health Academic Achievement Award • Kerry Ingredients Prize • Frank McGourty Award • George Gooberman Memorial Prize for Excellence in Physics • Royal Irish Academy Hamilton Awards - Mathematics

NURSING AND MEDICINE • Edith and Leslie Downer Entrance Scholarship • Graduate Entry Medical School Scholarship Scheme

ARTS AND HUMANITIES • The Marie Duffy Award • The Brian Faloon Prize • Inaugural BA Arts (LM002) Award

GENERAL • Cooperative Education Award • Elaine Fagan Scholarship • Plassey Campus Centre Scholarship Programme • President’s Volunteer Award • Stryker Scholarship • University of Limerick Gold Medal • University of Limerick Silver Medal • J.P. McManus Scholarship Award • UL40 Scholarships

JOURNALISM • Vincent Doyle Award for Investigative Journalism • Irish Times Award for Best Final Year Project • Irish Examiner Sports Writing Award

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New Sports Scholarships

The UL Sports Scholarships are designed to support elite athletes in pursuing and excelling in their sport while also undertaking academic study at the University of Limerick.

Scholarships will be offered at 3 levels:

Gold Silver Bronze

Support towards a training grant, accommodation, registration, sports science support, coaching and gym membership. Valued at more than €10,000 per year.

Support towards a training grant, accommodation, registration, sports science support, coaching and gym membership. Valued at more than €5,000 per year.

Support towards a training grant, sports science support, coaching and gym membership. Valued at more than €1,200 per year.

In addition UL will support all of the athletes with workshops and academic mentoring to help them achieve success in both academic and sporting careers.

Who can apply?

The scholarships are open to all current UL students or those who are applying to come to UL for the first time either through CAO or transferring at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Applicants must be a member of a national governing body of sport recognised by the Irish Sports Council, in the sport in which they are applying for a scholarship.

How to apply?

Applications can be made online at www.ul.ie/sportscholarships/apply

Other Sports Scholarships

Applicants for UL Sports Scholarships will automatically be considered for a number of other sport specific scholarships.

• The Bank of Ireland GAA High Performance Scholarships • The Michael Hillary and Jacinta O’Brien Athletics Scholarships • The Plassey Campus Company / Swim Ireland Bursaries • The Paddy Dooley Rowing Scholarship

Ireland’s Sporting Campus include:

• UL Sports Arena including the National Strength and Conditioning Centre, 50m Olympic pool, suspended running track and basketball arena • Largest all-weather sports field complex in Europe • Indoor rowing tank • The National Altitude Training Centre • 400m outdoor and 60m indoor athletics tracks • 30 acres of playing fields, tennis courts and batting cages

More details on these scholarships can be found on www.ul.ie/sportsscholarships

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The University of Limerick has a unique role in Irish sport. This includes responsibility for the provision of teaching and research programmes in Physical Education and Sports Science. In addition to its national role, the University has responsibility to provide a sports environment to the 10,000 student body and staff on campus and the general sporting public in the region.

The University Arena is a multi-purpose sports facility catering for the expanding national sports responsibility the University enjoys. The facility is divided into two areas – a top class indoor ‘dry’ sport facility and a ‘wet’ pool facility. The building is located in an area close to all of the other key existing campus sports facilities, including Coaching Ireland, sports science laboratories, strength training facilities, residential accommodation, meeting rooms and catering facilities.

Facilitiesinclude:• National 50m swimming pool• 4 Courts – offering basketball, volleyball, badminton, futsal and indoor soccer• 60m six lane indoor sprint track• 225m three lane suspended jogging track• Cardio fitness centre

• National Strength and Conditioning Centre• Fitness studio• Arena Sports Club & Restaurant

The National 50m swimming pool has been created to provide an excellent training and competition facility where Ireland’s resident high performance swimmers will achieve their optimum levels in both training and performance, under the guidance of top class coaches and Sports Science experts in the field.

The pool has been designed to the highest specifications and is now home to the first HighPerformanceCentre in Ireland. Not alone does it meet the requirements of international swimmers but it has an adjustable floor, offering flexibility for usage by swimming clubs, schools, the general public, recreational swimmers, disabled swimmers and aqua aerobics.

The Sports Department at

UL promotes and develops a quality

sports environment based on professional

expertise, ensuring an efficient and

effective service to all participants.

5 UL graduates were among the members of the Irish Ladies Rugby teamwho won the Six Nations and the Grand Slam in 2013 The University of Limerick recently unveiled a new

sports brand to reflect the breadth of sports facilities and activities taking place on campus. www.ulsport.ie - Play More, Live More, Be More

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The University of Limerick has a unique role in Irish sport. This includes responsibility for the provision of teaching and research programmes in Physical Education and Sports Science. In addition to its national role, the University has responsibility to provide a sports environment to the 10,000 student body and staff on campus and the general sporting public in the region.

The University Arena is a multi-purpose sports facility catering for the expanding national sports responsibility the University enjoys. The facility is divided into two areas – a top class indoor ‘dry’ sport facility and a ‘wet’ pool facility. The building is located in an area close to all of the other key existing campus sports facilities, including Coaching Ireland, sports science laboratories, strength training facilities, residential accommodation, meeting rooms and catering facilities.

Facilitiesinclude:• National 50m swimming pool• 4 Courts – offering basketball, volleyball, badminton, futsal and indoor soccer• 60m six lane indoor sprint track• 225m three lane suspended jogging track• Cardio fitness centre

• National Strength and Conditioning Centre• Fitness studio• Arena Sports Club & Restaurant

The National 50m swimming pool has been created to provide an excellent training and competition facility where Ireland’s resident high performance swimmers will achieve their optimum levels in both training and performance, under the guidance of top class coaches and Sports Science experts in the field.

The pool has been designed to the highest specifications and is now home to the first HighPerformanceCentre in Ireland. Not alone does it meet the requirements of international swimmers but it has an adjustable floor, offering flexibility for usage by swimming clubs, schools, the general public, recreational swimmers, disabled swimmers and aqua aerobics.

The Sports Department at

UL promotes and develops a quality

sports environment based on professional

expertise, ensuring an efficient and

effective service to all participants.

5 UL graduates were among the members of the Irish Ladies Rugby teamwho won the Six Nations and the Grand Slam in 2013 The University of Limerick recently unveiled a new

sports brand to reflect the breadth of sports facilities and activities taking place on campus. www.ulsport.ie - Play More, Live More, Be More

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SPORTINGSUCCESSATUL

The completion of the Boathouse along with the National 50m Swimming Pool, the fantastic indoor Arena facilities and the North Campus artificial grass ‘Field of Dreams’ includes two soccer pitches, one GAA pitch and one rugby pitch, all floodlit, and a state-of-the-art sports pavilion) and the newest addition of an ‘Altitude House’ for elite athlete training all combine to position UL as the leading sports institution in the country. UL offers the complete one-stop experience to every sports person, no matter what level. UL acts as a centre of sporting excellence that can support the needs of the campus community while at the same time offering facilities that can support elite athletes to the highest level.

In November 2013 the UL Sport Department launched it’s ‘Sport Hall of Fame’ honouring 16 of UL’s sporting family for their contribution to Irish Sport regionally, nationally and internationally and also their roles in cementing

and growing our reputation as ‘Ireland’s Sporting Campus. The Sports Hall of Fame will serve as a permanent tribute to sporting leaders in recognition of their excellence in achievement and service to sport. Sarah Jane Belton (Rugby); Eimear Cregan (Hockey); Jimmy Deenihan (Gaelic Football); Gerard Hartmann (Triathlon); Liam Hennessy (Athletics); Eddie Keher (Hurling); Sean Mc Mahon (Hurling); Sinead Millea (Camogie); Brian Mullins (Gaelic Football) Sean O’Grady (Paralympic Athlete); Eddie O’Sullivan (Rugby);Carmel Vekins (Kayak & Canoe Polo); Ciara Peelo (Sailing); Ray Silke (Gaelic Football); Pat Spillane (Gaelic Football) and Tony Ward (Rugby).

In January 2014, the UL Sport Department launched its new image and name – UL SPORT - the umbrella name to cover the vast sporting facilities both on and off the campus.

Recent sporting success in UL :• UL Camogie won Ashbourne Cup 2014• UL Ladies Football won O’Connor Cup 2014• UL Athletes Niamh Whelan & Jess Barr represent Ireland at the World University Games, Kazan, Russia July 2013• UL Archery Club hosts the Irish Open and National League 2013- they also hosted the first ever National Indoor Shoot and they also won the bid to host the International Shoot November 2014• UL Equestrian Club win show-jumping intervarsity 2014• UL Women’s Rugby won 2013 Intervarsity and League• 5 UL Graduates were on the victorious 2013 RBS Six Nations & Grand Slam winning ladies rugby team• UL Windsurfing won Intervarsity title 2014 for 5th consecutive year.

• UL Sailing Club won the Intervarsity title for the 4th time in the last 5 years, completing a grand slam of titles in 2013• UL Basketball Club UL Huskies (women) win the Superleague Trophy 2013 and the National Cup 2013.• UL Men’s varsity team win intervarsity title 2013 for the first time in 61 years • UL Eagles (men) win SuperLeague Championship 2013• UL Chess host Irish Championships 2013• UL Karate hosted the 2013 Intervarsity & won their 3rd consecutive title in 2014• UL Kayak hosted the Canoe IVs 2013 and in 2014 won their 5th consecutive title • UL GAA hosted the 2013 Ashbourne, Purcell & Fr Meaghair Cup competitions – making history as the first university ever to host this All Ireland Third Level competition on 3G synthetic pitches on the new state-of-the-art UL pitches• Chris Bryan qualified for 2011 World Open Water Swimming Championships & World University Games, Kazan, Russia July 2013• UL Frisbee hosted Siege of Limerick Intervarsity 2014 & 6 Club members selected for the WFDF World U-23 Ultimate Championships, Toronto, Canada- July 2013 • UL hosts Special Olympics National Games, 2010 with a return in 2014 – due to the phenomenal success of the 2010 Games- 2,000 athletes & coaches in 14 sports (7 on UL campus) & 3,000 volunteers – a festival of sport at its best!

These are just some examples of the increasing profiles enjoyed by our competitive clubs, thereby offering our students the chance to play sport for the university at top class national level. To find out more about UL Sport go to www.universityarena.com or find us on Facebook.

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Open Days

THURSDAY 20th and FRIDAY 21st OCTOBER 2016

Science and Engineering Jean Monnet Lecture Theatre, Main Building Every ½ hour from 10:00

Physical Education / Sports Sciences FG042, Foundation Building Every hour from 10:00

Business Concert Hall, Foundation Building Every hour from 10:00

Education Concert Hall, Foundation Building Every hour from 10:00

Nursing and Midwifery Concert Hall, Foundation Building Every hour from 10:00

Physiotherapy Concert Hall, Foundation Building Every hour from 10:00

Arts Humanities and Social Sciences Concert Hall, Foundation Building Every hour from 10:00

UL Campus Tours Car Park Every 15 minutes from 10:00

TOURS

• New Developments for 2017 (Admissions Officer)• Course Profiles (Course Directors)• Graduate Employment Update

• An additional Open Day on Saturday 14th January 2017• Q&A• Lunch

DATE EVENT

Thursday 27th October Graduate Career Info Evening: New Entry: LM124 BSc Mathematics & LM058 BSc Financial Mathematics. New Entry: LM125 BSc Physics.

Monday 7th November – Monday 14th November

Design Week – National Event

Thursday 10th November - Design Week Graduate Career Info Evening (DESIGN@UL) LM099 BA Architecture & LM076 BSc Product Design & Technology (Studio based evening).

Monday 14th November – Saturday 19th November

Science Week – National Event

Thursday 17th NovemberGraduate Career Info Evening: Part of New Entry: LM123 BSc Biological & Chemical Sciences. In addition, LM068 BSc Food Science & Health and LM093 BSc Equine Science.

Thursday 8th December Graduate Career Info Evening: New Entry: LM121 Computing Technologies & New Entry: LM122 Creative Media & Interaction Design.

For further details on the above events please check www.scieng.ul.ie

Faculty of Science & Engineering Schedule of Events 2016

GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR BRIEFING at 11:00am each day

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Travel to UL/ Useful Contacts

BY CARThe University is located in Castletroy, just off the main M7 Limerick/Dublin motorway.

From the south and west, take exit 30 off the M7 Northbound and follow the signs for the University.

From the East/Midlands, take exit 28 off the M7 Southbound and follow the signs for the University.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTUL is served by several bus routes directly from Colbert train station/Sexton Street. Take the Bus Eireann 304 which runs every 15 mins. The Eurobus 307 or 308 runs every hour from William Street also stops on campus. The M7 coach also has a stop on campus and runs every hour from Dublin and Limerick.

BY AIRShannon International Airport, located some 16 miles from the University campus, provides direct scheduled air services to Dublin and Belfast, London, Birmingham, Paris, Frankfurt, New York, Washington and Boston. Buses link the airport to Limerick city centre. Taxis are also available from the airport to the campus.

Main Switchboard reception@ul.ie 061-202700

Access Office access@ul.ie 061-213104

Accommodation Office accommodation@ul.ie 061-202331

Admissions Office www.ul.ie/admissions-askus 061-202015

Careers Office careers@ul.ie 061-202476

Cooperative Education www.ul.ie/coop 061-202041

Disability Support Services disabilityservices@ul.ie 061-202346

Fees Office student.fees.office@ul.ie 061-202543

International Office international@ul.ie 061-202414

Mature Students’ Office mso@ul.ie 061-202735

Students’ Union www.ulsu.ie 061-202324

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences mary.heuston@ul.ie 061-202911

Kemmy Business Schoolmichelle.cunningham@ul.ie 061-202627

Faculty of Education and Health Sciences lynn.odoherty@ul.ie 061-234392

Faculty of Science and Engineering siobhan.harris@ul.ie 061-202421

Irish World Academy of Music and Dance jennifer.deBrun@ul.ie 061-202917

DisclaimerThe information contained in this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate at the time of publication. It is solely for informational purposes and should not be viewed as the basis of a contract between any party and the University. Changing circumstances may cause the University to change its provisions at any time. The University of Limerick accepts no liability for any loss or damage howsoever arising as a result of use or reliance on the information contained in this publication.

USEFUL CONTACTS

Requests for School VisitsTo request a visit to give a talk about courses on offer at the University of Limerick contact Sharon Kelly at 061–202094 or email schoolengagement@ul.ie

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