Furniture Design and Manufacture
This programme is for a student who likes to solve problems using creative techniques and is interested
in learning a range of skills to design and make contemporary and innovative furniture products.
Students get an opportunity to develop skills in both traditional and advanced manufacturing techniques
and learn how to apply the design process from concept through to fully finished furniture projects.
Initially focusing on hand and power tools, students acquire skills to utilise a range of woodworking
machinery including CNC technology
Furniture Design, Making and Technology
This programme is designed for those interested in pursuing an exciting career in the furniture and wood
manufacturing industry. Students first develop skills in a wide range of furniture manufacturing techniques
and computer-aided design software. In the second year, students choose their preferred degree option.
In the third year, a year-long work placement is undertaken in a company in Ireland or overseas. In Year
4, students further develop their technical, research and management expertise to allow them to pursue
management roles within the furniture industry
Furniture Making and Architectural Woodworking
This degree is for students who enjoys woodworking and wishes to pursue a professional career in
furniture making, architectural joinery, or wood manufacturing industries. Through structured projects,
students develop skills and knowledge to enable them to make furniture, architectural joinery and wood
products to the highest standards using a range of traditional and advanced manufacturing technologies.
The programme integrates the use of a wide range of CAD/CAM software and equipment and introduces
metalworking and upholstery techniques. A complementary set of professional skills are key elements of
student learning
Geography & Outdoor Education*
This degree combines the study of geography, landscape and adventure. Graduates will be empowered
to promote careful use and management of an increasingly threatened natural world and to educate
others in the wise use and sustainable outdoor recreation practice. Graduates will have the skills to deliver
adventure programmes and interpret the landscape history of the countryside for their clients. Students
will work towards National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications in adventure sports while building
experience in delivering educational and adventure tourism programmes.
Health & Social Care – Common Entry*
This is a four-year Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Health and Social Care with degree award options: Aging
and Care, Disability Studies or Health and Social Care (General). Students develop the skills necessary
to assimilate an understanding of the complex and diverse nature of the subject, as well as more general
or specialised skills which will be widely transferable. Students will undertake a critical examination of
contrasting perspectives which provide insight into the varied experience of health and social care
Health Care Innovation and Technology
Health Science and Physical Activity*
Understanding and promoting an active lifestyle, proper nutrition, and the positive impact it has on
people’s lives, forms the basis of this degree. The programme aims to produce graduates with a strong
academic base in health science disciplines related to physical activity and exercise, ideal for a student
interested in pursuing a career in human health. Students will have the capacity to apply knowledge and
skills to direct and support the general population, distinct population groups and those managing chronic
conditions through physical activity and structured exercise programmes.
English and Psychology*
This programme integrates English and Psychology to create a unique and versatile degree that allows
graduates to explore a range of career options. By combining these two subjects, students have the
opportunity to learn transferable, critical and creative thinking skills, as well as becoming independent
learners, researchers, thinkers and writers. These skills are highly sought after by employers. Students will
be introduced to both English and Psychology in the first year and as the programme progresses, allowed
to focus on their specific, chosen interest.
Entrepreneurship
A Business with Entrepreneurship degree is ideal for students who would like to:
• Start their own business
• Revitalise an existing business, possibly a family business
• Work in a progressive organisation that values employees with an entrepreneurial
approach to work
This degree will give you a solid grounding in business, while strengthening your
entrepreneurial knowledge, competence, know-how and skills.
Entrepreneurs need to be able to communicate their vision, listen to input from
others, sell their vision to employees/partners/investors, build teams and motivate
employees. For the most part, many of these skills are basic business skills which can
be taught Graduates can expect to find employment in a wide range of roles in for-profit,
non-profit, and social enterprises. Roles include but are not limited to:
• Business Founder/Owner
• New Product/Service Development Manager
• Social Enterprise Project Manager
• Business Executive/Manager
• Teacher (after completing a teaching qualification)
Environmental Science with Ecology
Learn about the environment and the natural world around us in an applied way and make a difference to
the future of our planet. Our Environmental Science with Ecology programmes equip students with the
skills to manage our manmade and natural resources. With a mix of outdoor fieldwork, high-tech laboratory
experiments, computer mapping, site visits and classroom activities, students gain a range of skills to
thrive in industry, in local authorities and agencies. The environment, climate change and the drive towards
sustainability has never been more important. Our students can help drive that change.
