130 unemployed people to benefit from UL courses
“We welcome the Minister’s announcement, which ensures further commitment to providing necessary support for those directly affected by the recent industry closures in the Shannon region. In the current economic climate, it is essential that opportunities are made available for re-skilling, to those who have lost their jobs”
“In light of recent challenges in the Mid-West, UL has partnered with higher education institutions in the Shannon region, with the aim of strengthening capacity for access to Adult Education, Lifelong learning programmes and research through collaboration and building on our current strengths”.
Prof. Paul McCutcheon, Acting President of UL
130 places on part-time undergraduate courses are to be offered to unemployed people at the University of Limerick. The places are being offered as part of the Department of Education programme to retrain people who have lost their jobs.
In total, there are 285 places being offered in the Midwest out of 1,500 nationally. The 285 places are being divided between UL, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick IT and IT Tralee.
Anyone interested in applying can contact Catherine McCarthy or Fiona Roberts, Department of Lifelong Learning and Outreach, telephone 061-202530.
The closing date for receipt of applications is August 19.
More info from the Website.
List of courses being offered:
BSc Health Informatics
BSc Economics & Mathematics
BSc Computer Systems
BSc Financial Mathematics
BSc Mathematical Sciences
BSc Pharmaceutical & Industrial Chemistry
BSc Biomedical & Advanced Materials
BSc Production Mgt Degree
BSc Industrial Biochemistry
BSc Applied Physics
BSc Wood Science & Technology
BSc Food Science & Health
BE Computer Engineering
BE Electronic Engineering
BE Manufacturing Engineering
BSc Electronics
BSc Manufacturing Systems
BSc Mobile Communications & Security
BSc Health & Safety
BSc Multimedia and Computer Games Development
BE Robotic Engineering
BSc Science and Technology Studies (by Distance Learning
Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS by Flexible Learning) – optional entry and exit routes at level 6 and 7 (i.e. Certificate in Project management, Diploma in Management, Diploma in Small Business Management)
BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management (evening programme) – optional entry and exit routes at level 6 & 7 (i.e. Certificate in Personnel Practice, Certificate in Management, Diploma in Management)