November 2021
Parents, Teachers and Students FAQs Why should I choose to study in a technological university (TU)?
If you come to study in any of our campuses in 2022 you will graduate with a university qualification. A qualification from a TU carries significant prestige both nationally and internationally and will give you many and varied career options. You no longer have to go to a city to get a university degree. Wherever you live in the west and north-west region you will have a university campus nearby. You will have a choice of 8 campuses in 4 counties, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal. You will find it easier to get accommodation which will be cheaper than in other parts of Ireland. You will be a student in the biggest TU outside of Dublin. The opportunities that will give you are endless. For many students their experience in a TU will be a more positive one than going to a traditional university. See the answer to the next question to find out why.
What’s the difference between a TU and a traditional university?
You will ‘learn by doing’ in workshops, field trips and skills lab. A TU places a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and work placement. The class sizes are smaller which means you will have more one-to-one contact with your lecturers, and you will find it easier to make friends. You will have a choice of many and varied courses from apprenticeship and certificate level (L6) to Doctorate level (L10). There are many progression routes available. For example, you can come in at Level 6 and progress right up to Level 10. If you start a degree and leave after completing two or three years, you will still graduate with a recognised higher certificate or diploma qualification.
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