Computing Science
“Designed specifically with the needs of industry in mind, the BSc (Hons) in Computing Science at Griffith College is a 4-year programme, which aims to equip students with a thorough understanding of the key principles of computer science. Delivered on a full and part-time basis, as a graduate of this course, you will:
Obtain highly sought after skills essential for a career in IT.
Specialise in one of four key emerging areas such as Cloud Computing, Games Development, Network Management and Software Development.
Fantastic job prospects with a 100% employment record from a sample of 35 graduates from our class of 2017
Obtain the necessary skills and academic requirements to further your studies with progression onto one of Griffith College’s postgraduate computing courses including a range of Postgraduate Diplomas in Networking, Software Development and Information Management, Master of Science in Network and Information Security, Master of Science in Cloud Computing and Master of Science in Big Data Management & Analytics.”
Psychology
You will have an opportunity
to develop insights into both
yourself and those around
you. This will promote your
personal development and your
understanding of the human
condition.
• The systematic approach to
problem-solving that you acquire
during the training will stand to you
in your chosen career and means
that graduates of Psychology are
highly sought after across a range
of sectors.
• Graduates of our Joint-Honours
offering can apply to complete
the Higher Diploma in Psychology
(Conversion), which confers
eligibility for graduate membership
of the Psychological Society of
Ireland, the professional body for
psychologists in Ireland.
Journalism
This course is designed to prepare
you for real-world careers in the
media, while at the same time
allowing you to complete a jointhonours degree with one other Arts
subject of your choice.
• This exciting programme allows you
to undertake practical modules in
print, online, social media, radio and
television journalism across four
years of study.
• Students have the opportunity
to engage in a professional work
placement in third year of this
course.
• NUI Galway has new state-of-theart journalism facilities including
a digital newsroom, Ultra High
Definition 4K TV studio and our own
radio station!
Mathematical Science
This course provides students with
a solid foundation in mathematical
science, including all aspects of
mathematics and its applications.
• Students will have the opportunity
to specialise in particular areas,
for example, mathematics,
applied mathematics, financial
mathematics, computer science,
data science, statistics and
bioinformatics.
• Quantitative skills are highly valued,
and this degree prepares graduates
for a wide variety of careers across
a diverse range of sectors
Law
Law impacts on all aspects of life today, and the LLB provides
you with an excellent basis for a career as a practising lawyer, as
well as in other fields such as administration, business, the media
and social work. The LLB is also excellent preparation for work in
a legal advisory capacity in the private or public sector.
The LLB offers all the subjects currently required for the entrance
examinations to the legal professions (solicitors and barristers) in
Ireland. Furthermore, by choosing certain subjects, students can
also become eligible for exemptions in relation to entry to the
legal professions in England and Wales. In addition, all students
are required to take a core module designed to equip them with
critical legal research, writing and presentation skills.
The programme is offered during daytime hours and may be
taken over:
• Two years, full-time (120 credits);
• Three years, full-time (180 credits), wide range of optional
modules;
• Four years, part-time (180 credits), wide range of optional
modules;
The three-year and four-year versions of the programme give
students the opportunity to tailor their studies to their own
requirements, by choosing from a wide range of optional
modules.
Law and Business
This course is an interdisciplinary
programme that provides a full law
degree and a solid grounding in
business.
• The third year of the programme
incorporates opportunities for
students to study abroad or
undertake a work placement.
• Upon graduation students can
pursue professional legal training
with the Law Society (solicitor) or
the Honorable Society of King’s
Inns (barrister).
Business
This Higher Diploma in Business Studies programme is
designed to provide you with a well-rounded understanding
of business. You will be educated in the fundamental skills of
business administration, enabling you to play an active role in
the management and development of business enterprises. All
modules assume that the student has no previous knowledge of
the subject.
This programme includes core modules in Accounting
and Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Principles of
Economics for Business, Management, Marketing Principles,
Management Information Systems, and Innovation: Creativity
and Enterprise. A wide range of optional modules are also
available to students in Semester 2, which include Accounting
for Management Decisions, Macroeconomics and the Business
Environment, Employment Relations, Global Marketing,
Implementing Digital Innovation, and Business Law (optional
modules may be subject to change). The range of modules
available allows students to either specialise in a particular
discipline or to study a broad range of business subjects.
Science In Agile Software Design
This Level 8 Award is specifically designed to up-skill graduates with:
The technical skills to build software applications that can be deployed to the cloud in an agile manner.
Knowledge of the tools and methodologies needed to develop and deploy software applications.
Experience of working in teams to deliver a project and preparation for the workplace.
A predominant theme of this programme is a focus on industry standard certifications and open source tools so that graduates are prepared for the workplace.
Music Technology & Production
This programme is designed for students wishing to build a career in the Music and Audio production industry. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills needed to perform at a high-level in a number of modern technical environments, including: recording studios, video editing suites, and in live theatre.
Graduates will know the principles and operation of studio equipment in both digital and analogue realms; will learn the specifics of music, musical instruments and factors affecting the quality of recording, including: mixing, mastering and mass production. Later in the programme, an emphasis is placed on the music business and business planning, particularly in relation to events and events management.
Music Technology and Production students have access to state-of-the-art recording and production facilities at TUS and our experienced lecturers give students the thorough, hands-on and personal support they need to make the most of their studies. Features of the programme include producing music, i.e. recording, synthesizing sequencing, composing, performing, editing, evaluating, marketing and selling music.
Property Valuation & Management
This is a four year sandwich honours degree programme incorporating three academic years and one full year of industrial work placement in third year. The aim of the programme is to develop a property professional who possesses the knowledge, skills and competencies required to work in the diverse sectors of the property industry such as valuation, estate agency, marketing, property management, investment, development, corporate real estate, research and land-use planning.
The programme offers a business based qualification and covers residential, commercial, agricultural and specialist property. It is fully accredited by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and has international recognition through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The programme meets the minimum educational requirements required to work as a property services provider under the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011.
