Access for Higher Education

Certificate in Access for Higher Education

Would you like to study at third level, but need time and knowledge to get up to speed with the demands of the education format? ATU’s Certificate in Access for Higher Education provides students with an alternative route into university.

The course is free and upon successful completion of the certificate you’ll be eligible to apply for undergraduate programmes across ATU (quotas apply on some programmes).

The course is offered in Letterkenny, Mayo and Sligo and starts in September.

• FREE – there is no fee for this programme
• Careers module supports strengths identification
• Accredited at QQI Level 6

• Access to multiple undergraduate programmes
• Experience on-campus tuition
• Join a community of 25,000 students

Studying General Nursing at ATU’s St Angelas Campus

“I’ve been passionate about nursing since I was little and it’s amazing now that I’m making that dream become a reality. The Access programme at ATU is a pathway into university for people who may not have followed the traditional education route.”

Eamon McGirr

Studying Corporate Law at ATU’s Donegal Campus

“The Access programme is a very comprehensive programme, there’s a very good mix between theory and practical. You will definitely be able to apply the skills that you learn in this course to real life.”

Yuliia Tolstykh

Studying Bioanalytical Science at ATU’s Donegal Campus

“It’s a great opportunity if you’re unsure what to do. All tutors were very helpful and discussed our pathways with us. I gained confidence when I started studying here.”

Learn more about the Certificate in Access for Higher Education by visiting our programme page.

Access Programme Co-ordinator (Donegal)
Brian McGonagle
T: +353 (0)74 918 6175
E: brian.mcgonagle@atu.ie

Access Programme Co-ordinator (Sligo and Mayo)
Philip White
T: +353(0)719179516
E: Philip.M.White@atu.ie