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The links below will provide you with all of the information you will need to begin your career as an Actuary.

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Access to Apprenticeship

How to Apply

Applications for the TU Dublin Access to Apprenticeship programme starting September 2023 are now closed. January 2024 applications will open in September 2023.

Launch of €3000 access and inclusion bursary in 2023

The access and inclusion apprenticeship bursary announced by the Government for 2023 provides financial support for under-represented groups to access apprenticeships. Successful applicants to the Access to Apprenticeship programme in Technological University Dublin are eligible to apply for bursary support from the National Apprenticeship Office (NAO). Applicants will complete an application form provided by the NAO.
Up to €3000 per learner is available to support costs associated with travelling, accommodation, equipment, preparation for training.

Learners accepted onto the Access to Apprenticeship programmes in September 2023 will be eligible to apply for the bursary.

To find out more please contact the Access to Apprenticeship team via accesstoapprenticeship@tudublin.ie or email apprenticeship@nao.ie.
We have made short videos of three of our most recent graduates - Niamh, Shannon and Ellen.
Access to Apprenticeship (ATA) supports the transition of young people (16-24 years old) from disadvantaged backgrounds into an apprenticeship scheme. It is a 12-week full-time programme and is delivered by the College of Engineering & Built Environment on the Bolton Street campus of TU Dublin.

Access to Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to;

Sample a range of apprenticeships in; Construction, Engineering, Electrical, Motor and Aviation industries

Prepare your CV and Interview Skills

Undertake two weeks of work experience

Health & Safety and Safe Pass Certificate

Minimum entry requirements

Aged 16 - 24

Minimum of grade D in 5 subjects in the Junior Certificate or equivalent

Satisfying the following criteria:

1. Gross family income on or below €45,790 in 2021

2. You or Your Parents/Guardians in receipt of:
(a) a means tested social welfare payment in 2021 (b) A medical card/GP visit card holder in 2021

3. You:
(a) Attended a designated disadvantaged school (DEIS) (b) Live in an area of disadvantage. Verified using the Eircode for your address (c) Are or have been in the care of the state (d) Your Parents/Guardians have not gone to college (higher education)
Return Applications:
Further Information

For further information, email accesstoapprenticeship@tudublin.ie

Women in Apprenticeship

A key objective of the Access to Apprenticeship programme is to increase the participation of women in craft apprenticeships. National statistics indicate that women make between 1-2% of registered craft apprentices. We have progressed 83 young people into craft apprenticeships and 16% of those are female. Year on year we have more talented women who want to explore craft apprenticeships applying to the programme. We have gone from 4% female participation in 2018 to 29% in 2021. We are proud of our female graduates who are now forging careers as Electricians. Carpenters, Metal Fabricators, Motor Mechanics and Refrigeration & Air Conditioning technicians/craftspersons. The Access to Apprenticeship Programme has developed a suit of activities to promote craft apprenticeships to young women:
Women in Apprenticeship Open Day
In March of each year, to coincide with International Women's day, we host our Women in Apprenticeship Open Day. Our last event in 2019, was attended by the then Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O'Connor and included several employer stands. Over 145 young women attended the event.
Former Access to Apprenticeship students, Mykie and Mollie Northridge, DCC's and Jones Engineering's first female apprentices at the Women in Apprenticeship Open Day 2019. 'Women Building the Future' Lunches
The lunch supports female apprentices/students to develop their own network of female colleagues, share their experiences in an informal and relaxed environment. The programme held its first Women in Apprenticeship Networking Lunch in November 2019. After the success of the first lunch, the inaugural 'Women Building the Future' Lunch took place on the 24th of January 2020. We are planning to continue to run these lunches as it gives aspiring female apprentices and the female Access to Apprenticeship students an opportunity to develop a peer support group and to share advice and guidance with one another
Try a Trade' Day for young women
This event provides interested young woman (between the ages of 16 -24 years old) with an opportunity to 'have a go' at craft based apprenticeships. The 'Try a Trade' event is free. The activities are interactive, informative and offer interested participants access to some of the basic skills needed for craft apprenticeships. If you are interested in participating in our upcoming Try A Trade Day's please complete this Expression of Interest form.
Try a Trade Event Nov 2019 - Woodcraft workshop delivered by TU Dublin Lecturer Jennifer Byrne
If you are interested in any of the above initiatives and would like more information; please email accesstoapprenticeship@tudublin.ie

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We talked to teachers about the importance of diversity in the classroom and why everyone deserves to be seen.

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Ntube Ntoko (Student teacher, post-primary):
Basically I was doing a course in Cavan Institute which was midwifery and then when the maths teacher came in I just lit up like everything just came back from when i was back in school everything was so easy and I was like I'm more excited about doing maths than I am doing nursing so I said I'm surely doing the wrong thing.

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I feel like my teachers always believed in me and they always said you're more than capable of what you think you can. Even when I'd be frustrated they were like "Ntube it's you!" "You can do this" so because of that belief in me, I kind of believed in myself.

When I walk into school and you see an African student, they look at you and they nod. It's just that nod, I don't know how to explain it but you just see someone that's like you and you nod your head even if you don't know them.

Even with some other minorities there's overlap in a sense you know with the minority thing so they kind of like also embrace you because they see you something in you that is like them.

I actually love it because I mean like if I can do it then so they can. If I can inspire anyone to see me and see that, "Okay I can be like her" then I've done part of my job as a teacher you know to just open another door for them.

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Software developers create software to meet user needs by employing diagrams and models, writing code, and ensuring overall functionality. These professionals design, build, and implement computer programs and applications.

Applications software developers focus on applications used on mobile devices and computer desktops. Systems software developers create and oversee software used in network distribution, along with database, game, and web development.

Software developers typically have bachelor's degrees in software development, computer science, or other related fields. Developing experience, earning certifications, and completing training programs like bootcamps allows individuals to pursue employment in the field.

Software transcends industries, allowing software developers to design and build programs for companies and organizations in the private and public sectors. Discover the skills, duties, and opportunities associated with software development in this guide.

History of Software Developers

Software development has its roots in the early 19th century, although the predecessors of modern programming languages and software design came to fruition during the mid-20th century. Alongside the growth of computers in the 1970s and 1980s, the need for software developers grew.

Technological innovation drove the expansion of software development. The creation of the internet, mobile devices, and increasingly advanced computers all led to the need for subsets within the field of software development. By the 2010s, software transitioned from a niche discipline into a widespread, commonplace industry.

In the contemporary landscape, the duties and responsibilities of a software developer include designing, creating, testing, and monitoring software programs and applications. These professionals now perform their work across many industries.

What Is the Job Description of a Software Developer?

A job description for a software developer includes researching, designing, building, and managing computer and application software. They apply scientific and technological principles to user needs, write code, and ensure software functionality. These developers must know coding languages, have problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and understand the software development process.

Software developers collaborate with coders, computer programmers, software engineers, and other team members or work independently through the development process. They test software, make changes as needed, and document their efforts.

Application software developers create mobile and desktop applications, while systems software engineers focus on operating systems. Game software developers, security software developers, database developers, and web developers are among the other specializations in the field.

Key Soft Skills for Software Developers

Communication: Software developers must communicate with customers, colleagues, managers, and employees in non-technical departments to perform their jobs effectively.

Teamwork: Software developers often work in teams to plan, design, and develop projects. They must collaborate effectively with others, receive feedback, and participate in meetings.

Problem-Solving: The responsibilities of a software developer include fixing problems found by computer programmers and users. These abilities ensure proper functionality.

Attention to Detail: Software developers must identify and track small coding issues. These professionals must also shift focus back and forth from the big picture to the minute details.

Key Hard Skills for Software Developers

Data Structures and Algorithms: Developers store, arrange, and organize data for processing and retrieving. Algorithms follow steps to complete a task. When used with data structures, algorithms make up the instructions needed to use data for different purposes.

Software Security: Developers ensure data safety by adding layers of security to applications and programs, performing tests, and making updates and upgrades.

Programming Languages: Software developers typically know at least one programming language, but knowledge of multiple programming languages enhances their experience and competition in the job market. These developers must know the syntax of languages like Python, Java, and HTML/CSS.

The list below provides more information about the best programming languages for software developers.

HTML/CSS: HTML is a markup language, and CSS is the style sheet language used to present the information written in HTML. Together, HTML and CSS create the look of web pages. HTML defines the structure, colors, and other visual elements, while CSS arranges their aesthetics visually.

JavaScript: JavaScript is a high-level programming language conforming to the ECMAScript specification. Alongside HTML and CSS, it ranks among the three core technologies of the internet.

Java: As a general-purpose programming language, Java features class-based, concurrent, object-oriented functions. Designed to minimize implementation dependencies, Java allows application developers to "write once, run anywhere." Java is one of the most popular programming languages, especially for client-server software applications.

C#: This general-purpose programming language comprises functional, declarative, object-oriented, component-oriented, and generic programming disciplines. Developed by Microsoft within the .NET initiative, C# received approval as a standard by ISO and ECMA.

Python: Python is an interpreted, general-purpose, high-level programming language. Python's design philosophy emphasizes readability by using significant whitespace and providing clear programming on large and small scales.

A Day in the Life of a Software Developer

A day in the life of a software developer includes using models and diagrams to design software based on user needs and client specifications. Software developers write code using programming languages, build software components, and test their designs. As a part of software testing, developers address issues or errors. After deploying an application, software developers perform maintenance, updates, and upgrades as needed.

Software developers may collaborate with coders, software engineers, graphic designers, and other colleagues to create applications. A day in the life of a software developer may also include independent work.

Software Developer Salary and Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), software developers earn a median salary of $120,730 as of May 2021, far outpacing the national median salary of $45,760 for all occupations.

For comparison, the BLS reports that the median income for all computer occupations is $97,430. However, a software developer's salary depends on factors like industry, geographic location, and professional experience.

About 25% of software developers work in the computer systems design industry, and the top-paying industries for software developers include information services, computer equipment manufacturing, and independent artists and performers. The best states for software developers, in terms of salary, include California, Washington, and Maryland.

How to Get a Job as a Software Developer

Getting a job as a software developer typically starts with earning a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Most bachelor's degrees include four years of requirements.

Individuals with associate degrees in computer science or comparable disciplines can also pursue employment as software developers. However, becoming employed may depend on experience and additional training, including software development bootcamps.

Software developers benefit from knowing multiple programming languages and earning professional certifications. Technology industry companies and organizations like CompTIA, EC-Council, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association offer programs to software professionals.

Similar Specializations and Career Paths

Software development-focused education programs build the hard skills and knowledge that graduates need to pursue careers in the computer and information technology sectors. Professional opportunities typically depend on past work experience, preferred industry, geographic location, and education level.

Associate degree-holders can pursue jobs in web development, while bachelor's degree-holders can explore opportunities as software developers or computer programmers. Additional higher education credentials can boost job opportunities - candidates with master's degrees can supervise teams of developers or become research scientists.

Whatever path they choose, graduates seeking software developer careers can expect relatively high salaries. The following list explores similar computer science specializations.

Systems Analyst: Systems analysts assess, identify, and implement steps to optimize the user's experience with computer programs. Systems analysts study existing processes, make recommendations for changes, and research new technologies to improve system efficiency and functionality.

Information Security Analyst: These professionals plan, implement, and monitor security measures within companies and organizations. Information security analysts check for vulnerabilities, investigate security breaches, research new technologies, and make recommendations for security enhancements.

Software Engineer: Software engineers oversee the development of operating systems and applications. They design software; collaborate with coders, programmers, and developers; and address issues as they arise. Software engineers keep the timeline of a project on track, report to supervisors and managers, and ensure overall software functionality.

Network Architect: These architects design and build local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets. These possess business knowledge and technical capabilities. Network architects analyze user needs, research appropriate technologies, and deploy networks once they are ready.

Resources for Software Developers

Professional resources offer information about the knowledge and skills needed to enter software development. Books, blogs, and periodicals offer updates about the world of software development. Industry leaders offer certification programs, and professional organizations can provide networking opportunities.

Professional Organizations for Software Developers

Computer science students, entry-level software developers, and senior developers alike should take advantage of the many available professional resources. Software developers should strongly consider joining professional associations to pursue continuing education opportunities, networking events, and professional development resources.

Some associations serve all IT professionals, while others focus on specific computing occupations. Professional associations can help you gain new skills and meet like-minded professionals.

IEEE Computer Society: This organization links students, professionals, and researchers in the computer science and technology fields. Member benefits include a magazine, access to the IEEE digital library, local networking events, and career development webinars.

CompTIA: CompTIA offers continuing education opportunities, including independent and instructor-led training courses. It also offers certifications, resources on trends in the IT industry, and membership benefits.

Association for Women in Computing: Established in 1978, AWC aims to advance women in technology professions. Members include programmers, consultants, and systems analysts. AWC offers professional networking meetings, continuing education programs, and mentorship opportunities.

The App Association: This association supports over 5,000 application development companies across the United States through advocacy and research.

FAQ About Software Developer Careers

What does a software developer do?

Software developers plan, create, and deploy applications across platforms. They recommend upgrades, test functionality, and maintain software once it has been employed.

Is software developer a good career choice?

Software development is a good career choice for individuals who like computers, are creative, and enjoy solving problems. The BLS projects a 26% job growth rate for the profession from 2021-2031, far outpacing the national rate for all occupations.

What languages do software developers use?

Software developers use languages like Python, Java, and C#. Developers who work with online programs also benefit from knowing languages like HTML and CSS.

What are the main skills a software developer needs?

Software developers need to know programming languages, data structures and algorithms, the software development process, and information security measures.

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Are you interested in a career that combines creativity with solid earning power? Graphic design might just be for you.

Choose a career in graphic design and you might find yourself helping shape brand identity, building user experience and forging a company's artistic presence. A graphic design career opens up opportunities to explore many different roles and may lead to work in a huge variety of disciplines. You might head down a traditional route as an illustrator, or move into a career in UI or UX design.

As a designer, your job will be to create a strong visual presence that helps a business to stand out from the crowd. If you love design and have an instinct for marketing, a career as a graphic designer could be ideal.

What types of graphic design careers are there?

It goes without saying that graphic design covers a lot of areas. There are many graphic design styles. You might have a clear idea of what you want to use your artistic skill for, or you might not. Don't worry. We've put together a round-up of the types of graphic design careers available so you can see how your role might build and how you can use the knowledge and skills you gain from your studies with UCD Professional Academy.

1. Advertising Designer

This is one of the first areas that springs to mind for many people thinking about a career in graphic design - it's a wide field that uses a range of different communication skills.

As a marketing designer, you'll bring together your skills in graphic design, photography and storytelling to create visuals for a company. You're likely to create a suite of adverts that can be adapted for different media including billboards, magazines, and web pages. This means the brand identity stays the same, and the message is strong for consumers.

You'll need a solid understanding of design and marketing, and a graphic design certification is a great first step. You'll also need to develop your skills in responding to feedback - advertising designers are often part of a larger team who respond to the creative arts director.

4. Fashion graphic designer

Graphics on clothing have been a trend for a long time - and it's a trend that isn't going anywhere. You may be using existing identity tags, like logos or brand lettering to enhance various items of clothing, or you may be creating standalone images that work alongside a brand identity. You'll need to connect what the company execs want to say with what the consumer wants to wear. This is a real cutting edge role and a chance to have a big impact on company success.

You'll need to be proficient in CAD design and able to use colour in a creative way. You'll be able to work within the constraints set out by the garment and be able to create something that people want to wear. You'll need a certification in graphic design, and to be able to demonstrate your skills through your portfolio. It can be useful to have taken an internship to gain experience.

FAQs

How hard is it to pursue a career in graphic design?

The key skills for a graphic design career are creative thinking, design, and a flair for visuals. Learn more about the difference Graphic Designers and Visual Designers. If you are weak in these areas, then this career path will be challenging. That said, time and dedication can help you train your skills, and the type of course we offer is a great place to start.

How much do graphic designers earn?

As with many careers, there are a wide range of Graphic Design Salaries. Entry-level roles can bring a salary of around €30,000 per year, while mid-range roles attract around €37,000 and a senior graphic designer can earn up to €67,000, according to Indeed. At the highest level of Creative Director, you could earn €70,000 or more.

How long does it take to become a graphic designer?

Learning the key aspects and skills needed for graphic design can take years. It goes without saying that you'll need experience alongside any certifications and you'll need to build a varied portfolio to demonstrate this.

Conclusion

Graphic design is a varied and exciting career. It offers a way to use your creative skills as well as offering good opportunities for career progression. The range of roles means a range of possibilities and whichever path your choose a course like the ones a Course in Graphic Design at UCD Professional Academy is a great place to start your journey or upskill your existing experience.

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In order to qualify and practice as an actuary in Ireland, there are a number of requirements including registration with the appropriate actuarial bodies and completing the necessary exams.

The links below will provide you with all of the information you will need to begin your career as an Actuary.

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All courses referred to in this section are Third Level CAO entry. The Course Data in this section is for the CAO entry in 2024

"A Science Subject" includes the following subjects: Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics and Chemistry.

"A Second Language" includes the following subjects: Ancient Greek, Arabic, French, German, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Lithuanian, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.

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Teagasc is delighted to progress the development of 5 land-based apprenticeship programmes in collaboration with Consortium Groups. Consortium Groups are representatives of industry, stakeholder bodies, Teagasc staff and graduates from Teagasc courses. National policy advocates the creation of new apprenticeships and Teagasc look forward to the launch of our new exciting apprenticeship options across 2022 and 2023. The programmes are:

Sportsturf Technician (Higher Level 6) - 2 years

Horticulturist (Higher Level 6) - 2 years

Farm Technician (Higher Level 6) - 2 years

Farm Manager (Ordinary Level 7 Bachelor Degree) - 2 years

Assistant Stud Manager (Ordinary Level 7 Bachelor Degree) - 3 years

Teagasc has submitted proposed programmes for the first four apprenticeships to QQI for validation. The development of the Assistant Stud Farm Manager apprenticeship is being finalised and is expected to be submitted to QQI before the end of 2022 / early 2023. An Industrial Training Order must be signed into legistlation by Government to establish each programme.

The minimum education entry requirements for each of the proposed apprenticeship programmes will be published subject to QQI validation approval. The minimum education requirements proposed is the leaving certificate for the following:

Sportsturf Technician (Higher Level 6) - 2 years

Horticulturist (Higher Level 6) - 2 years

Assistant Stud Manager (Ordinary Degree Level 7) - 3 years

Farm Technician (Higher Level 6) - 2 years

The minimum education entry requirement for the proposed Farm Manager (Ordinary Degree Level 7) is:

Advanced Level 6 Certificate in Agriculture

Farm Technician Apprenticeship (Higher Level 6)

Subject t to QQI validation approval of the apprenticeship programmes and upon successful completion, each apprenticeship will be recognised by the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine for access to schemes, services and grants provided by the government.

Pending QQI validation approval and the approval of Industrial Training Order legislation, the apprenticeship programmes will be launched in 2023.

Further updates will be published on the Teagasc website, or should you wish to express an interest or register for further updates, please send an email to marcella.phelan@teagasc.ie

Sincere thanks to our stakeholders and industry partners for their valued support with programme development.

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Teagasc is delighted to progress the development of 5 land-based apprenticeship programmes in collaboration with Consortium Groups. Consortium Groups are representatives of industry, stakeholder bodies, Teagasc staff and graduates from Teagasc courses. National policy advocates the creation of new apprenticeships and Teagasc look forward to the launch of our new exciting apprenticeship options across 2022 and 2023.

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Autumn 2024

Teagasc hold a series of events generally in Spring and Autumn for prospective applicants to its full-time Level 5 agriculture, horticulture, equine and forestry courses. Attendees have the opportunity to learn about the courses available and get the chance to meet teaching staff, educational experts, current students and potential employers of course graduates. Attendees are also be given a guided tour of the facilities.

Topics discussed include:

application process

course content and elective subjects

progression

student maintenance grants

work experience arrangements.

For further information please contact the college of your choice or click on the links below.

Ballyhaise | Clonakilty | Kildalton | College of Amenity Horticulture | Gurteen | Mountbellew | Pallaskenry
Tours on-going Advance Booking is Essential Tours on-going
Gurteen College, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co Tipperary
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National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Eircode: D09 VY63

Phone: 01 8040201 | Email: botanic.college@teagasc.ie

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Autumn 2024 Teagasc hold a series of events generally in Spring and Autumn for prospective applicants to its full-time Level 5 agriculture, horticulture, equine and forestry courses. Attendees have the opportunity to learn about the courses available and get the chance to meet teaching staff, educational experts, current students and potential employers of course graduates.

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Earn and Learn Ireland – Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship

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Earn and Learn offer insurance apprenticeships to students, graduates and career changers. Our programmes combine on-the-job training and academic study.

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Open Days and Events - National College of Art and Design

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CAO Open Days | National College of Ireland

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NCI’s CAO Open Days give students the chance to speak to current NCI staff, students and faculty members before filling out their CAO form.

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Join us at one of our many Open Days each year. For info on each and to register, see below.

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Join us on Saturday the 12th of November 10:00-14:00 for our on-campus University open day at Grangegorman.

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How might you respond to the question "what is art?" Our students explore and make work in a unique multidisciplinary studio and practice-focused programme. They are encouraged to integrate art practice and theory, through experimental ways of thinking, in response to the world of materials, media and environments. They think critically about how to explore the world, they make unusual things and create opportunities for new ways of seeing.

Traditions, skills and histories are valued equally with contemporary technologies, theory and practice in this open approach to questioning and making. Art practice is situated as a practical experimental space and way of working, through which we question, imagine and contribute to the production of public space, cultures and social life.

The art student of the future is envisioned as an innovator, equipped with skills to respond to a diverse world, disrupt expectations, and imagine and produce alternative, surprising and unprogrammed models of working and thinking through art.

Due to IADTs strong position in Film education in Ireland and home to the National Film School, there is an Art Film pathway within this programme that includes an array of Moving Image practices. Students can explore various mediums through photography, moving image, editing, sound, performance, installation and digital media creation.

This pathway on the BA [Hons] Art programme attracts students interested in experimenting with visual storytelling, spatial experiences, soundscapes, and immersive environments, this expanding field in Art offers abundant job opportunities in new media art creative industries after college.

Hear from our students

What will I do?

Develop your interpretative and critical skills in an interdisciplinary learning environment

Explore your creativity and self-expression through workshops in drawing, colour, painting, printmaking, sculpture, video, digital media, time-based art, environmental and site-responsive work, performative arts and curation practices

Discover practical making, studio and project-based enquiry, experimentation, collaboration, interdisciplinarity and expanded creative ways of working such as curatorial and writing practices

Explore diverse approaches, methods and materials in contemporary art in the 21st century

Develop specialist skills which allows you to best express your interests, abilities and ambitions. These skills also have a wide range of applications

There are opportunities to study abroad through the Erasmus+ Programme and traineeships. A Professional Placement Module takes place in Year 3

Graduate work 2020

What will I be able to do when I graduate?

Careers include: professional artist, art teacher, film-maker, illustrator and designer, arts administrator, art director, community arts co-ordinator, art production manager, arts mediator, art critic, arts officer, content developer, image researcher, art historian, researcher, and gallery and museum curator.

Post-graduate studies include the Art + Research Collaboration MA (ARC) and the Postgrad Diploma in Cultural Event Management.

What modules will I study?

Faculty Connect | Introduction to Visual and Material Culture | Light and Space | Structure and Motion | Interdisciplinary Histories and Theories | Professional Masterclass | Making Research | Making Public | Faculty Workshop

Exploring Visual and Material Culture | Site Response | Materials and Techniques | Disciplinary Histories and Theories | Faculty Elective | Plans and Visualisations | Practical Testing

Contemporary Art Practice | Collaborations | Practice-led Research | Studio Production | Thesis Research & Preparation | Professional Placement Module | Business & Entrepreneurship for Creative Practice

Exhibition Development | Thesis Development | Exhibition | Thesis Submission and Presentation

Cost for materials and/or field trips

Normally not more than €300 per year (years 1, 2 and 3) for materials and tools. You may have an opportunity to take part in extended field trips or international visits (not compulsory).

Your final year exhibition is your professional showcase of work, which can be produced in a range of different formats. We advise you to budget for not less than €500. It's extremely useful to have a good quality digital camera, portable hard drive and laptop. We recommend you don't purchase these in advance, but seek advice from your tutors.

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How might you respond to the question "what is art?" Our students explore and make work in a unique multidisciplinary studio and practice-focused programme. They are encouraged to integrate art practice and theory, through experimental ways of thinking, in response to the world of materials, media and environments.

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Tech Skills 4 Draw-Character-World |One-minute non-narrative| Faculty CCS Studies (Visual Culture) | Elective | Group Project - Idea Development and Research | Group Project - Production and Creations | Faculty CCS Studies 2: Issues in Film and Animation

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Tech Skills 4 Draw-Character-World |One-minute non-narrative| Faculty CCS Studies (Visual Culture) | Elective | Group Project - Idea Development and Research | Group Project - Production and Creations | Faculty CCS Studies 2: Issues in Film and Animation

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You can apply for advanced entry into Year 2 of this course for September 2024 entry – More info Here

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This course is for those who want to tell stories and express themselves through the medium of filmmaking. Our BA (Hons) Film is dedicated to teaching practice-based film making. Throughout the four years you will develop and create drama, documentary and experimental film. You will write scripts, shoot films, and submerge yourselves in cinema culture and tradition. You will work both individually and in teams to create powerful films that develop your own creative voice.

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If you like to make videos, documentaries, tell stories, or write blogs, this course is for you. A mix of theory and practice, this programme explores the development of media and its evolution in the digital age.

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Dún Laoghaire Institute Of Art Design + Technology

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"The BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing is a unique programme. The range of skills the students attain prepare them well for a career in the technology industry. There is a strong demand in industry for graduates from this course." Richard Archbold, Vice President of Engineering, Intercom

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Trinity Open Day - Trinity College Dublin

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Undergraduate Open Day View videos from our previous Undergraduate Open Days

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Find out all you need to know about the courses you are interested in, explore our wonderful campus and meet our community.

Registration will open shortly, be sure to sign up for email alerts by clicking the button below.

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Find out all you need to know about the courses you are interested in, explore our wonderful campus and meet our community. Registration will open shortly, be sure to sign up for email alerts by clicking the button below.

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NMBI - Applying for nurse or midwife 3rd level programme

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How to make application for nurse or midwife 3rd level programme: careers advice from Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (previously An Bord Altranais)

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Information on the positions available within Dublin Fire Brigade

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Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Studies

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If you are the type of person who can demonstrate accurate decision and evaluation skills to provide the best patient care possible, then this course will be interesting to you. Key personal attributes include an ability to work under pressure, calm and caring demeanour with flare for initiative and innovation.

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National Ambulance Service Student Paramedic Recruitment
The National Ambulance Service (NAS) advertises vacancies for student paramedics on www.publicjobs.ie , the leading recruiter for public service jobs in Ireland. Sign up for an account today and you can be notified of future vacancies that match your preferences.
View the NAS Recruitment Information Pack here. So the application is open, what do I need to apply?
Information below updated from recruitment campaign NRS04506 December 2016. Sample job specification for campaign NRS04506 can be found here: nrs04506-job-specification. Please note, requirements may change for future campaigns.

1. Be in possession of a minimum of six passes in the Leaving Certificate Examination Ordinary Level or higher including Mathematics and a Science subject (i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture Science) Note: A Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) EMT Certificate is acceptable in lieu of Science subject.

2. or An equivalent qualification

3. or A Degree at NFQ Level 7 or above from a recognised Higher or Further Education Institute

Be the holder of a full unendorsed Class C1 Driving Licence on application. (Note Irish 78 Restriction is not acceptable). Please note that the Ambulance Service will not accept candidates who have accrued over six penalty points on their licences into the Paramedic Training Programme.

See http://www.rsa.ie/Documents/Learner%20Drivers/Third%20Directive/categories.pdf for explanation of categories

The minimum six passes in the Leaving Certificate Examination must be taken at Ordinary Level or higher. A pass equals a grade at D3 or above in an ordinary or higher level subject (formerly known as pass or honours)

Mathematics & Science must be two of the six subjects.

Science subjects are Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Agricultural Science. A Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) EMT Certificate is acceptable in lieu of a Science subject where the applicant already possesses six passes in the Leaving Certificate.

Leaving Certificate Applied or Leaving Cert Vocational Programme will not be accepted.

Subjects taken at Foundation Level or Link Modules will not be accepted.

A primary degree awarded by an accredited third level institution will be accepted in lieu of the Leaving Certificate, subject to approval by UCD Admissions Office.

Candidates who completed secondary school education in other jurisdictions must have a recognised school leaving qualification. Please note that vocational qualifications are not accepted.

Educational qualifications obtained from other jurisdictions will be assessed on an individual basis in accordance with University College Dublin's Admissions policies. Typically educational qualifications from other jurisdictions are eg. GCE / GCSE, O/A Level

Okay, I meet the requirements, what next?
Wait for a recruitment campaign to advertised on the NAS website and publicjobs.ie. Following submission of a completed application form you will be invited to sit a session of aptitude tests at the Public Appointments Service's premises on Abbey Street in Dublin. The aptitude tests required to be completed on the most recent recruitment selection were verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning. If you are not familiar with aptitude tests there are many websites, books and companies offering training on these to build up your confidence before sitting the ones that really matter.

Subsequent to the aptitude tests the applicant is given a temporary panel position, which will decide whether they are called to the interview stages or not. The interview process is structured, and includes talking about topics such as your background and relevant experience to the role, why you have applied for the job, discussing your application form and incidents where you worked as a team member, used problem solving and decision making, and where you have shown your ability to cope under pressure and display leadership skills.

Your panel number may be readjusted based on your performance in the interview and this becomes the final panel to which you are assigned. Classes are then formed from this panel and candidates contacted as classes are formed.
So what about the college itself?
The National Ambulance Service College (NASC) presently runs courses through two campuses, in Tallaght, Dublin, and Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. These colleges have lecture halls, training rooms and state of the art equipment to offer along with functioning ambulances. Your tutors will be highly educated and qualified paramedics and officers of the NAS, with years of on the road experience to back up their knowledge and skills.

The academic awarding body for the paramedic programme is the Centre for Emergency Medical Science at University College Dublin. (). Successful completion of a the NAS student paramedic programme leads to the award of a Diploma in Emergency Medical Science (DipEMS) awarded at Level 7 on the NFQ.
What does the course entail?
The course is two years in duration, involving classroom lectures, intense practical training, driving course, clinical and field placements, and a one year internship, and not to forget...exams!

Clinical placements are carried out in various departments of hospitals including Emergency Departments, Operating Departments, care of the elderly, paediatric wards, while field placements are carried out initially as a 3rd person with a frontline paramedic/advanced paramedic crew, offering the student experience and exposure from all angles both in hospital and pre hospital. Throughout the course case studies and learning portfolio must be completed and submitted to UCD, as must call logs following ambulance calls attended by the student which are also to include learning points from the call. A three week advanced driving course must be completed and passed by the student where the student is instructed and assessed by independent assessors

The one year internship sees the paramedic intern work as part of a two person crew, where again they will complete ambulance call logs and a learning portfolio, but also be subject to on the road assessments by NAS Education and Competency Assurance staff. The most rewarding part of the internship is a chance to work as a day to day paramedic on a frontline ambulance with a qualified, experienced, colleague as a mentor. The final, and one of the most crucial parts of the course is the exit interview which determines whether or not the student is permitted to work on the road, beyond their internship, as a paramedic. This interview explores knowledge, experience, call logs, attitude, and overall ability to be able to work on the road as a paramedic within the NAS.

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National Ambulance Service Student Paramedic Recruitment The National Ambulance Service (NAS) advertises vacancies for student paramedics on www.publicjobs.ie , the leading recruiter for public service jobs in Ireland. Sign up for an account today and you can be notified of future vacancies that match your preferences. View the NAS Recruitment Information Pack here.

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This apprenticeship programme is directly in response to 'The Future Skills Requirements of the Manufacturing Sector Report to 2020' addressing the emerging demands for skills in the sector in Ireland. This proposed apprenticeship is also accommodating the specific skills needs identified by the Mid-Tier Engineering Group. There are 12,790 manufacturing enterprises dispersed around Ireland.

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Study Telecommunications
& Data Network Technician Apprenticeship

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Volvo Apprenticeships - The Volvo Apprenticeship Programme is committed to giving you the best start in your Volvo career alongside your apprenticeship in one our UK Retailers.

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Apprenticeships

Mercury is one of the largest employers of mechanical and electrical apprentices in Ireland. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices are awarded a Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) National Craft Certificate. This certificate has national and international recognition and is a compulsory requirement for craftsperson status.

The development, training and mentoring apprentices receive with Mercury is unparalleled in the marketplace. Mercury recognises apprentice's contribution for a job well done through our annual Apprentice Recognition Awards. Apprentices enjoy a varied four years of training in a variety of different sectors including Enterprise & Hyperscale Data Centres, Life Sciences & Technology,Building Services, Healthcare, TSS & Fire Protection.

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, Mercury commit to taking a number of exceptional newly qualified tradespeople into the business to develop their career further with us. At Mercury, we are proud of both the number and the quality of apprentices who have served their apprenticeship with us. Mercury
recognises the need to ensure our staff are exposed and up-skilled in the latest technical developments associated with their trade.

During the course of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will be required to undertake an induction & ongoing training at our training facility & on site.

Mercury Criteria:
Apprenticeship Key Duties & Responsibilities

Department: Electrical & Mechanical

Reports to Foreman

Work Schedule: 39 hours per week & overtime when requested

The Apprenticeships are governed by SOLAS and is Standards Based. During your apprenticeship, you will be required to follow
a specific course of training and undergo a series of assessments to confirm that you've reached the required standard

The apprenticeship consists of 7 phases: 3 off-the-job and 4 on-the-job. SOLAS and the Department of Education and Science
have responsibility for providing the off-the-job training, whilst your on-the-job training will take place on site with Mercury

While attending off the job training, the apprentice will be required to complete a portfolio & series of exams, both theory &
practical.

All apprentice rates are in line with the electrical & mechanical sectoral employment orders.

Apprentice Electricians

Must be 17 years of age or over

Qualified to Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard

Must have five passes in the Leaving Certificate (Maths and English must be two of these)

Submit an Ishihara colour vision test - Form available from Mercury or SOLAS

Have a valid Safe Pass card

Have a Manual Handling Certificate

Subject to interview and reference checks

Must have an OB-O1 in Leaving Certificate Maths

Subject to interview and reference checks Apprentice Plumbers

Must be 17 years of age or over

Qualified to Junior Certificate or equivalent standard

Must have five passes in the Junior Certificate (Maths and English must be two of these)

Submit an Ishihara colour vision test - This must be included on your SOLAS form

Have a valid Safe Pass card

Have a Manual Handling Certificate

Subject to interview and reference checks

Must have passed at least ordinary level maths

Subject to interview and reference checks Trainee Data Technicians
Mercury are currently looking for Trainee Data Technicians to work in our Technologies department. Data Technicians principally install and manage Structured Cabling Network installations.

Must be 17 years of age or over

Qualified to Junior Certificate or equivalent standard

Submit an Ishihara colour vision test - it must be on the SOLAS form

Have a valid Safe Pass card

Have a Manual Handling Certificate

Subject to interview and reference checks Registered Apprentices

Must have no repeat or deferred exam

Have a valid Safe Pass card

Have a Manual Handling Certificate

Subject to interview and reference checks

Electricians: Must have an OB-O1 in Leaving Certificate Maths.

Plumbers: Must have passed at least ordinary level maths

Our Apprenticeship Structure:
Apprenticeship Applications

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Apprenticeships Mercury is one of the largest employers of mechanical and electrical apprentices in Ireland. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices are awarded a Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) National Craft Certificate. This certificate has national and international recognition and is a compulsory requirement for craftsperson status.

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Murphy's culture is built on a foundation of family values, where we believe every single employee has an impact on the company.

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Scania Apprenticeships Ireland- Become a highly qualified Scania Technician, earning while learning. Apply now to one of our Scania Dealers.

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About Our Apprenticeships at Suir Engineering

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Join our apprenticeship programme to unlock your potential. Gain valuable skills, hands-on experience, & mentorship for a successful career.