Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board
Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna na Gaillimhe agus Ros Comáin

Tertiary Degree Programmes

GRETB Tertiary Degrees 2024/2025

GRETB Tertiary Degrees 2024/2025

New pathways through further education to higher education

With Galway and Roscommon ETB, you will have the opportunity to start a degree locally, gain practical skills and real-world experience and finish out your degree on an Atlantic Technological University (ATU) campus of your choice.

The unique feature of these programmes is that participants can embark on their higher education journey in a further education setting in GRETB for first year and then progress on to Atlantic Technological University campus of choice upon successful completion of the initial year.

GRETB Tertiary Degrees Pathway

The delivery of each programme will take place in person at the designated GRETB Further Education and Training Centres. The curriculum and timetable will mirror that of Year 1 at ATU, ensuring that learners experience the same schedules, examination dates, and other programme criteria. Learners will also have the opportunity of attending some practical lectures on campus in ATU in first year.

Our Programmes

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Laboratory Science (NFQ Level 7)

You will spend the first year of your programme in Galway Community College and will then complete the remaining two years at one of three ATU campuses, depending on the pathway of study you choose to complete at ATU:

  • Biochemistry (ATU Galway City)
  • Biopharmaceutical Science (ATU Letterkenny)
  • Life Sciences (ATU Sligo)

The first year of this course will be delivered at Galway Community College in Galway City.

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Engineering Technologies (NFQ Level 8)

You will spend the first year of studying this course in Galway Community College and can then chose three different locations to continue depending on the stream you want to pursue:

  • Sustainable Engineering Technologies for Computing (ATU Donegal)
  • Sustainable Engineering Technologies for the Manufacturing Industry stream (ATU Galway City or Sligo)

The first year of this course will be delivered at Galway Community College in Galway City.

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Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business (NFQ Level 8)

The Bachelor of Business Honours degree in Business offers three specialisms. You will start the degree programme with a common year one in Galway Technical Institute and at the end of first year, decide which one of the three specialisms you would like to pursue for the remaining years of study. Choose from:

  • Business with Enterprise and Innovation (ATU Donegal)
  • Business with Digital Business (ATU Galway)
  • Business with Supply Chain Management (ATU Sligo)

The first year of this course will be delivered at Galway Technical Institute in Galway City.

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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in General Nursing

This is a unique access route into the BSc Honours degree in General Nursing with ATU across three ETBs – if you successfully complete this QQI Level 5 course and meet all of the academic requirements within it, you will automatically progress into Year 1 of the BSc in General Nursing with ATU in its Castlebar, St. Angela’s, Sligo or Letterkenny campuses.
 
There is no deferral option upon completion as any offer of a place within ATU must be taken up in the year of offer. Places on this course are limited to twenty.
 
The first year of this course will be delivered at Dunmore Further Education and Training Centre in Dunmore, Co. Galway.
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Are these programmes for you?

You may be:

  • A Mature Student
  • An Early School Leaver
  • A School Leaver/ FET Learner
  • Experiencing Financial or Family Barriers
  • Facing Disability/ Health Barriers
  • Lack confidence and belief that they can achieve a degree

Why choose one of these programmes?

  • Start your degree locally
  • Return to education without barriers
  • First year is completely free, and you may be eligible to apply for funding through SUSI Maintenance Grant or Back to Education Allowance
  • Courses linked to employment opportunities
  • Smaller classes with excellent supports
  • Exactly the same degree qualification as direct route
  • Welcomes applications from any age and stage in life (over age of 17)

Learner Supports

Equal access to higher education facilities and support will be provided throughout the first year with GRETB. Students will have access to learner support services from both GRETB and ATU, ensuring a seamless transition.

Including:

  • Laptop Loan Scheme
  • All books and materials
  • I.T and Maths support where required
  • Assistive Technologies
  • Guidance and Counselling Service Support

For further information, please contact us at:

1800 140 242
[email protected]

GRETB Tertiary Degrees Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

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