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Business and Social Sciences Pathway Stream

This pathway is designed for students who wish to study in the areas of Business, Accounting, Humanities, Philosophy, Law, Social Sciences.

Core Modules

English (UNI001) - 60 FET Credits

The purpose of this module is to raise students' language competency to a B2+ level CEFR-equivalent on the CEFR, equip students with the necessary academic skills required for success in a third-level institution taught through the English language, and to become more autonomous and independent students.

Intercultural Studies and Communications (UNI002) - 10 FET Credits

The aim of this module is to support international students in transitioning to third-level education in Ireland, to support their integration into Irish culture, and to provide students with a solid understanding of the basics of using a computer and the Microsoft Office Suite to complete everyday college assignment tasks confidently.

Mandatory Pathway Stream Module

Mathematics Ordinary (UNI003) - 20 FET Credits

The module aims to enable students to understand mathematical concepts and techniques that promote confidence and provides them with the skills required to progress to further study in higher education. Topics covered are algebra, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, sequences and series, differentiation, probability, and statistics.

The module content will be taught in line with the requirements of the Business and Social Science pathway stream progression degree programmes which are at a lower level than those needed for the Engineering and Science pathway stream.

Optional Modules (Choose 2 of 4)

Business Studies (UNI004) – 15 FET Credits

The purpose of this module is to provide the student with a general introduction to the business environment taking into consideration the relationship between the internal and external environments of an organisation. Prior knowledge of the environments that businesses operate in is crucial to any student contemplating continuing to study business at the undergraduate level.

Information Systems (UNI005) - 15 FET Credits

The purpose of this module is to provide the student with knowledge of a practical approach to understanding information systems, and to describe the role of information systems in the organisation and introduce the student to the fundamentals of electronic business and electronic commerce. This will enable the student to develop an understanding of data processes. It will also support the preparation of students for further study in a wide range of courses, such as Computer Science, Business Computing, Social Science and Engineering.

Global Politics (UNI006) - 15 FET Credits

This module introduces students to the core concepts and issues in Global Politics. It investigates critical phenomena such as war, conflict, culture, and geo-political development. Students will explore issues about past and ongoing societal debates and their associated historical and contemporaneous global contexts.

Introduction to Social Science (UNI007) - 15 FET Credits

This module will introduce students to sociological and ethical perspectives and develops sociological understanding of contemporary society. Sociological concepts are introduced as a way of understanding society locally and globally. Also, the module will help students understand the processes of continuity and social change in society through an exploration of globalisation The module will require students to reflect critically on social arrangements in society through an examination of education, family, and religion.

Engineering and Science Pathway Stream

This pathway is designed for students who wish to study in the areas of Biological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Science, Pharmaceutical Science and many more.

Core Modules

English for Academic Purposes (UNI001) - 60 FET Credits

The purpose of this module is to raise students' language competency to a B2+ level CEFR-equivalent on the CEFR, equip students with the necessary academic skills required for success in a third level institution taught through the English language, and to become more autonomous and independent students.

Intercultural Studies and Communications (UNI002) - 10 FET Credits

The aim of this module is to support international students in transitioning to third-level education in Ireland, to support their integration into Irish culture, and to provide students with a solid understanding of the basics of using a computer and the Microsoft Office Suite to complete everyday college assignment tasks confidently.

Mandatory Pathway Stream Module

Mathematics Higher (UNI008) - 20 FET Credits

The module aims to enable students to understand mathematical concepts and techniques that promote confidence and provide them with the skills required to progress to further study in higher education where mathematics at higher level is a requirement. Topics covered are algebra, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, sequences and series, differentiation, integration, probability, and statistics.

The module content will be taught in line with the requirements of the Engineering and Science pathway stream progression degree programmes which are at a higher level than those needed for the Business and Social Science pathway stream.

Optional Modules (Choose 2 of 4)

Biology (UNI009) – 15 FET Credits

The purpose of this module is to provide the learner with a comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of Biology principles and concepts, and to foster academic development by attention to conceptual, skills and social aspects of learning. The module will enable the learner to develop understanding of some of the processes that underpin the functions of living organisms and how they interact with their environment. It will support the preparation of students for further study in a wide range of courses, with particular relevance to the life and health sciences.

Chemistry (UNI010) - 15 FET Credits

The purpose of this module is to provide the student with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the structure of the atom, compound formulae and naming, type of bonding, balancing equations, the fundamental calculation for quantitative analysis, the parameters affecting equilibrium systems, the fundamentals of organic chemistry, the main organic functional groups, and the identification, naming and properties of organic compounds. The module will provide the student with the laboratory skills needed to set up and run experiments based on the related theory topics covered.

Physics (UNI011) - 15 FET Credits

This module aims to empower students to understand physical phenomena and methods that will promote confidence and support the skills required to progress to further study at university.

Computer Science (UNI013) - 15 FET Credits

The purpose of this module is to provide the learner with knowledge of a range of computer science skills and enable the learner to develop understanding of computing and algorithmic processes. It will also support the preparation of learners for further study in a wide range of courses, such as Computer Science, Business Computing, and Engineering.

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