Dublin City University - Qualifax
Dublin City University - Qualifax
Dublin City University - Qualifax
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GALWAY-MAYO<br />
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY<br />
About the Institute<br />
The Galway Mayo Institute of Technology is a multi-campus<br />
college, delivering a broad range of courses to almost 9,000<br />
students in Galway city, Castlebar, Mountbellew and Letterfrack.<br />
The Institute offers courses at Higher Certificate, Ordinary<br />
Degree, Higher Degree and post graduate level and all courses<br />
are designed with a strong practical orientation which enhances<br />
employability. The Access Office in GMIT was established in 1999 and the Access<br />
Officer co-ordinates an alternative entry programme for mature students, in addition<br />
to the provision of supports and services required by mature students while attending<br />
GMIT.<br />
INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY<br />
Pre-entry Activities and Supports<br />
The Access Officer at GMIT currently co-ordinates a one year accredited Foundation<br />
Certificate for adults in both Galway and Castlebar. The aim of the Foundation<br />
Certificate is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to<br />
undertake a full-time third level course of study. It is a recognised entry route onto<br />
the Higher Certificate, Ordinary Degree and Higher Degree programmes at GMIT.<br />
The FETAC Foundation Certificate is suitable for individuals who are some time away<br />
from education, or who left school with little or no formal qualifications and would<br />
like the opportunity to pursue a full-time third level qualification.<br />
There are no specific entry requirements for the course, but students must be 21<br />
years of age or over on January 1st of the year of application.<br />
The Access Office at GMIT is also involved in two Joint Foundation Courses in<br />
Engineering and Science and Business Studies with NUI Galway. These programmes<br />
are also pre-entry preparation programmes and students that successfully complete<br />
the course may progress onto full-time courses at either NUI Galway or GMIT.<br />
The Access Officer at GMIT provides Adults wishing to apply for a place on fulltime<br />
third level courses at GMIT with one to one support and guidance with the<br />
application process and funding applications. The office also acts as a liaison<br />
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