Dublin City University - Qualifax

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BLANCHARDSTOWN
About the Institute
The Institute of Technology Blanchardstown opened in
September 1999. There are currently over 1,100 full-time and
500 part time students undertaking third level courses at the
Institute. The School of Business and Humanities offers courses
in the areas of Business, Languages and Social Care. The School
of Informatics and Engineering offers programmes in the areas
of Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Horticulture
and Apprenticeships.
The Institute of Technology Blanchardstown is committed to developing and
implementing policies, procedures and practices that facilitate equality of access,
participation and outcome for all students as an integral part of it’s commitment to
equality of opportunity in higher education. The Institute welcomes applications from
mature students and a number of places on each of our courses are reserved for such
applicants. The Institute has a specific objective with regard to mature students and
aims to ensure that 30% of places on all our courses are filled by non standard students
which includes mature students.
INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY
Pre-entry activities/Outreach/Access courses
The Access Officer has specific responsibility for promoting pathways to, and
opportunities for, mature students at the Institute.
The Access Officer is available to meet individuals and groups of prospective students
regarding the opportunities at the Institute, and to offer advice and guidance around
the challenges or worries that students may be experiencing regarding the prospect
of returning to education.
The Institute offers careers advice and guidance for prospective mature students
through the Careers Service and the Access Office.
Mature Students Open evening/Student Information Sessions.
The Institute offers a Foundation Certificate option to students on both a full or part
time basis.
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