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- Course code
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- Level
- Level 6
- Award
- Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
- Classification
- Special Purpose
- Awarding body
- Atlantic Technological University
- Duration
- 1 year part-time, online. Recommended Study Hours per week Students can expect to attend a 1 hour online lecture for each module weekly. Students should also allow 3 to 5 hr independent study per module each week. On-Campus Attendance Requirement No attendance required. Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.
Programme summary
This course is delivered online over two semesters with 30 credits being completed through a work-based project over the two semesters.
Entry requirements
To qualify for entry to this Certificate Award a standard applicant must achieve a pass in the leaving certificate (or equivalent examinations) with five grade (O6) D’s which must include Mathematics and English. Non-national applicants may be required to demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English. In addition, an applicant must successfully complete an entrance exam in Mathematics. Applicants who may not meet the above minimum entry requirements can have their experiential, work-based learning assessed through the ATU- Sligo RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process. Ideally students are currently working and have the possibility of undertaking a related work-based improvement project during the academic year which is supported by a work-based mentor at supervisory level which the student nominates. Students will also be supported by an assigned academic supervisor from ATU. In addition, an applicant must successfully complete an entrance exam in Mathematics. This exam is completed online and you can attempt multiple times.
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