ATU Partners with ETBs to Introduce New Direct Entry Access Routes for Degrees in the North West

Atlantic Technological University with Education and Training Board will introduce new access routes for four degree courses in the West and North West this year.  

The four new degrees were announced by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD at an official launch at Dublin Castle on Friday, July 7. 

These four degrees are:  

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Laboratory Science  
• Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business  
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Engineering Technologies  
• Tertiary Access Route into Bachelor of Science (Honours) in General Nursing  

This collaborative development between Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB), Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB and Galway Roscommon ETB, follows a government request to develop a multi-campus award that integrates the delivery of higher education in the FET sector to widen participation to individuals and communities who would not traditionally considered third-level education as a viable or realistic option for them. 

The innovative access routes to these degrees are some of the first of their kind to give applicants the opportunity to start their degree in the Further Education and Training (FET) sector. Unlike other degree courses, applicants do not need to wait for CAO points as they can apply directly. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview when they will be required to show evidence of their eligibility based on the information provided in the application process.  

These access routes will provide a unique opportunity for applicants to begin their studies within the Further Education and Training sector without the need to wait for the CAO (Central Applications Office) points. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview when they will be required to show evidence of their eligibility based on the information provided in the application process.   

For further information on these courses please visit www.atu.ie/tertiarydegrees or contact 1800 100 100.