GRETB Tertiary Degree Programme

GRETB Tertiary Degrees 2024/2025

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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 Programme

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 in GRETB FET Centre Castlerea, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

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:

  • Scéim Ríomhaire Glúine ar Iasacht
  • All books and materials
  • I.T and Maths support where required
  • Assistive Technologies
  • Guidance and Counselling Service Support

For further information, please contact our Guidance, Information and Recruitment Team

1800 140 242