Courses
Tertiary Degrees
An alternative pathway to starting your degree.
Created in partnership with our regional Education and Training Boards (ETBs), these collaborative degrees allow you to start your degree at one of our partner Further Education and Training centres (ETB’s) and seamlessly transition to Atlantic Technological University (ATU).
Tertiary degree programmes are co-designed and co-delivered routes from Donegal, (Donegal ETB), Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim (MSLETB), Galway and Roscommon (GRETB) and Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Boards (ETBs) to Atlantic Technological University (ATU).
Progression is guaranteed upon meeting successful completion criteria in year one.
Available Tertiary Degrees
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in General Nursing
Created in partnership with our regional Education and Training Boards (ETBs) these collaborative degrees allow you to start your degree in your local ETB and seamlessly transition to Atlantic Technological University (ATU).
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Social Care Practice
Created in partnership with our regional Education and Training Boards (ETBs) these collaborative degrees allow you to start your degree in your local ETB and seamlessly transition to Atlantic Technological University (ATU).
Why Choose a Tertiary Degree?
Tertiary degree programmes are ideal for individuals who have a strong interest or previous experience in the subject area.
You may have completed a part-time course in your local ETB or have experience working in a related field, maybe you have not considered third level education due to family and/or other caring duties; perhaps you work in a family business or have farm responsibilities; maybe the financial costs associated with accommodation or childcare are holding you back; or you have additional needs or a medical condition.
Tertiary degree programmes allow you to complete year one close to home in your local ETB before choosing to specialise at an ATU campus of your choice.
Progression is guaranteed upon meeting successful completion criteria in year one
What are the fees?
There are no fees attached to the first year of these courses in the Education and Training Boards. In subsequent years, the normal registration fees will apply.
You will be eligible to apply for a SUSI grant. Further information can be found here: https://www.susi.ie/.
Key Benefits
Local Start
Start your studies with your local ETB, progress on to ATU
Dual Benefits
Access both ETB & ATU’s Student services and resources and ATU Student Life. Student ID cards issued.
No points System
Entry is not based on Leaving Certificate points
Embedded Awards
Formal recognition of learning achieved, build in support of academic success
Seamless Progression
One application for the full pathway
Dream Degree to Dream Career
Degrees aligned with skills gaps in the region
Student Financial Support
No fees in first year with ETB, SUSI grants are available throughout your degree (subject to eligibility)
Contact Us
ATU – Tertiary@atu.ie
DonegalETB, MSLETB or GRETB - nto@dletb.ie
CMETB – nto@cmetb.ie