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Study History and Geography in GMIT
For students interested in history, geography, archaeology and wildlife, the BA (Hons) in History & Geography in GMIT’s Mayo Campus offers the opportunity to study an area they love while preparing for a career afterwards. The programme combines classroom-based and fieldwork activities to give students a diverse and varied experience that is both academic and…
What is Social Care?
Social care is a profession where people work in partnership with those who experience marginalisation, disadvantage, or special needs. Social care workers professionally guide, challenge and support those entrusted to their care toward achieving their maximum potential. Social care workers may work, for example, with children and adolescents in residential care; people with learning or…
Scholarships at Griffith College
Established in 1974, Griffith College is Ireland’s largest independent third level institution with 7,000 learners at its campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. The College offers courses in a wide range of disciplines including Business, Computing, Design, Law and Media. Every year, Griffith College awards a number of Opportunity Scholarships to students progressing directly from…
What is Social Care?
Social care is a profession where people work in partnership with those who experience marginalisation, disadvantage, or special needs. Social care workers professionally guide, challenge and support those entrusted to their care toward achieving their maximum potential. Social care workers may work, for example, with children and adolescents in residential care; people with learning or…
BA honours in Geography and Outdoor Education
This programme combines the study of the Geography, Landscape and Adventure. Students explore and examine the geology, archaeology and ecology of the Irish landscape and realise the potential of adventure tourism, green exercise and nature therapy. Mayo’s mountain’s and the wild Atlantic coast provide an ideal location for the fieldwork elements of the course. Students…
Drama Education at Griffith College
By Laura Pomphrett Higher Diploma in Arts in Drama Education Graduate I have always had a love of drama and so in 2017, I decided to complete the Higher Diploma in Arts in Drama Education at Griffith College. Some of my fondest memories from school involved performing in plays and musicals and I firmly believe…
Theology as an education in wisdom
Theology is probably not at the top of a lot of people’s lists when considering what to study at university. After all, not too many people grow up thinking they want to be theologians! But studying theology at St Patrick’s College Maynooth just might be a good choice for you. Let me explain why. Why…
Part-time Study Options at NUI Galway
We have reached a significant milestone in March 2021, a full year of living with COVID-19, a year like no other. As we look back on this year and the skills that we have learned – at speed, this global pandemic has changed the way we live, work and communicate with one another. “Having celebrated…
Study History and Geography in GMIT
For students interested in history, geography, archaeology and wildlife, the BA (Hons) in History & Geography in GMIT’s Mayo Campus offers the opportunity to study an area they love while preparing for a career afterwards. The programme combines classroom-based and fieldwork activities to give students a diverse and varied experience that is both academic and…