A Tertiary Degree offers a new pathway from Further Education and Training (FET) to Higher Education, allowing you to progress smoothly toward earning a full bachelor’s degree (i.e., QQI Level 8)

The National Tertiary Office developed ‘Tertiary Degrees’ to break traditional barriers associated with CAO points and make earning a bachelor’s degree more accessible and inclusive. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board has partenred with Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) to co-design and co-deliver these degree programmes.

You will start your studies locally with us at one of our College of FET campuses. After completing Year 1, you will transfer to TUS to complete Years 2, 3, and 4, ultimately graduating with your degree from there.

Tertiary Degree Benefits:
  • No CAO points required
  • Start your degree in your local ETB
  • Lower cost (No college fees while in the ETB)
  • Seamless transition to a Higher Education Institution
  • Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree

Check out our programmes below…

Current Tertiary Programmes

Applications are submitted by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button for any of the courses below. This will direct you to the Further Education and Training Hub (FETCH), where you will submit your details and follow the outlined application steps.

You may need to provide additional information to the relevant campus. If shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview or briefing. A provisional offer is then made, which you must accept to receive a final confirmed offer. Once accepted, you begin your first year at the ETB at one of our College of FET campuses.

Course Overview

Mobile and Web Computing provides students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary to design, build and maintain secure internet based systems. There is a strong practical emphasis on the languages, tools, techniques and methodologies required to build real world solutions in today’s inter-connected world. The considerable practical emphasis on the course allows for the smooth integration of graduates into the workplace. Students will develop an understanding of current and emerging technologies and best business/industrial standards to equip them to meet the demands of an increasingly technological world. The course will provide students with the professional, technical and project related capabilities applicable to the development of secure client-side and server-side Internet based systems and prepares students for a broad range of careers in the fast moving computing industry. The work placement in Year 3 gives students the opportunity for further personal development in real world job situations.

Progression Opportunities:

Successful graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce and are also eligible to pursue Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programmes at TUS or other institutions. Graduates can pursue careers such as:

  • Web Developer

  • Mobile App Developer

  • Front-end Developer

  • Full-Stack Developer

  • Software Engineer

  • Software Test & Quality Engineer

  • Software Project Manager

  • Cloud Administrator

  • Database Administrator

  • IoT Developer

Starting Location:

College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Mulgrave Street, Limerick City, V94 P232.

APPLY HERE

 

Course Overview

The beauty and spa sector provides highly valued and important services to clients, not only from a grooming perspective, but also in terms of added benefits such as enhanced self-confidence, positive mental health and general wellbeing. The sector is a very important component of the economy and provides employment opportunities all over the country and internationally. It is a dynamic industry that is constantly evolving and adapting to customer needs. A key characteristic is that practitioners spend a lot of time with their customers.

Business Studies with Beauty and Spa Management prepares you to meet the sector’s need for highly skilled and trusted professionals who can establish strong relationships with clients, deliver services in a professional, efficient and hygienic manner, and progress to management roles within the industry.
The course covers both the creative and business aspects of the beauty and spa sector. Learning and practising in well-equipped workshops, you are encouraged and facilitated to further develop your creativity and acquire strong business know-how. By combining technical beauty and spa skills with business/management competencies, the course equips you to work and progress in a wide range of beauty and spa settings.

There is a full semester of work placement and/or the option to study at one of our partner universities across Europe, as well as regular field trips and guest lectures. In addition to the assessment requirements for your degree, you may also complete external examinations for professional qualifications from the International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) and the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC).

Progression Opportunities:

Successful graduates are well-prepared to enter the beauty and spa industry or pursue Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programmes at TUS or other institutions, in areas such as business, wellness management, entrepreneurship, or digital marketing. Graduates can pursue careers such as:

  • Beauty Therapist
  • Spa or Salon Manager
  • Wellness Consultant
  • Skincare Specialist
  • Brand or Sales Representative
  • Business Development Executive
  • Operations Manager
  • Beauty Industry Trainer
  • Entrepreneur (Salon, Spa, or Product Line Owner)
  • International Spa Professional (e.g., in hotels, resorts, or cruise ships)
Starting Location:

College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Mulgrave Street, Limerick City, V94 P232.

APPLY HERE

Course Overview

Business really matters in the current challenging global economy. The role of business is to enable commerce and to make the world a better place for all by creating wealth, jobs, prosperity and choices. The Honours Degree in Business provides students with the depth and breadth of knowledge and skills to work effectively at operational and management level within a business environment in the public or private sector or as a self-employed individual.

Business programmes educate students in a broad range of business principles and functions, providing a solid understanding of the modern business world. Coupled with an opportunity to undertake a semester long work placement at the during third year means that, on graduation, our students are equipped with the necessary core knowledge and skills to contribute immediately and effectively to any organisation.

Progression Opportunities:

Successful graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce or pursue Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programmes at TUS or other institutions, in areas such as business administration, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, or human resource management. Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as:

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Human Resources
  • Office Administration
  • Project Management
  • Strategic or Operational Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Data Analytics and much more…
Starting Location(s):

You can start this course at either one of the options below before progressing to TUS:

  • College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Mulgrave Street, Limerick City, V94 P232.
  • College of FET Ennis Campus, Clonroad Business Park, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 KT95.

APPLY HERE:

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board has partnered with Technological University of the Shannon to co-develop and co-deliver these programmes.

Contact Us

Drop in:

  • College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Mulgrave Street, Limerick City, V94 P232.
  • College of FET Ennis Campus, Clonroad Business Park, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 KT95.

Phone:

Email:

Back to Top