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Guaranteed tertiary progression pathway announced for Level 5 food science learners to ATU St Angelas degree programme
A new guaranteed tertiary progression pathway has been announced for learners completing a Level 5 qualification in Food Science, providing a clear and supported route into the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nutrition, Food and Business Management at Atlantic Technological University (ATU)’s St Angelas Campus for learners on the Tertiary Degree with MSL ETB, in Sligo College of Further Education and in Leitrim College of Further Education.
Under the pathway, eligible Level 5 Food Science learners who meet specified entry criteria will be guaranteed entry to year 1 of the honours degree programme at St Angelas.
This exciting new degree pathway commences in further education in Sligo/Leitrim, with a guaranteed path to Level 8 (Honours) degree completion at ATU St Angelas, with support under the National Tertiary Office. The initiative strengthens collaboration between further and higher education and offers learners a seamless academic progression opportunity.
Offering a career in one of the most dynamic, fast-paced and innovative sectors of the economy, the BSc (Hons) in Nutrition, Food and Business Management is a unique multidisciplinary programme. During this course, students discover the science and strategy behind the food industry as they combine modules in food product development and processing, marketing and entrepreneurship, nutrition and biochemistry with a full semester-long block of work placement in a food producing company in Ireland or abroad building commercial expertise, food business experience and leadership skills. The programme is well aligned with industry needs and national priorities around food sustainability and enterprise development.
Claire Fiddaman, Programme Development Co-ordinator Tertiary Education at ATU commented,
This guaranteed pathway provides clarity, confidence, and motivation for Level 5 learners who wish to progress to higher education. It recognises the strong academic foundation developed through Food Science programmes and ensures that learners can continue their studies in a structured and supported way.
From the student perspective, the pathway removes uncertainty around University progression options and reinforces the value of further education as a gateway to degree level study.
Dr Helen Maguire, Head of Department of Home Economics, ATU St Angelas added, “ATU St Angelas is committed to widening participation and creating meaningful access routes into higher education. This exciting new tertiary pathway onto the B.Sc. in in Nutrition, Food and Business Management reflects our focus on student success, applied real world learning, and strong links with further education providers and industry partners.”
Key benefits of the progression pathway include:
• No fees in first year with ETB
• A guaranteed offer to eligible Level 5 Food Science learners
• Clear entry requirements and progression guidance
• A defined academic route into a high demand sector
• Enhanced collaboration between Further Education providers and ATU St Angelas
For further information on Tertiary programme pathways and degree study options at ATU visit atu.ie/tertiary-degrees.
To apply now on fetch courses, visit Leitrim College Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nutrition, Food and Business or Sligo College of FET – Ballinode Campus Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nutrition, Food and Business – Ballinode Campus
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