This programme is for those considering a career in counselling and psychotherapy, it is suitable for those either working in the helping professions, or interested in seeking to develop their awareness of what is involved in training as a counsellor/psychotherapist. The programme is a highly interactive programme, delivered through a variety of teaching approaches such as lectures, group discussion, experiential work, individual exercises, and self-directed learning.

BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies (NFQ level 8) is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences (ICHAS) at Griffith College.

This course is highly interactive and a leading academically based professional programme for those wishing to develop the skills and expertise necessary to become competent practising counsellors in the area of addiction studies.

This is an ICHAS course delivered at Griffith College by ICHAS.

This course has been designed for individuals who wish to become competent professional practitioners in counselling-related fields with a specific focus on Youth Studies. It focuses on the skills, knowledge and approach necessary to work within the youth context, emphasising the link between theory and practice.

Counselling involves engaging and listening to clients about their emotions, relationships, thought processes, patterns of behaviour or life events such as bereavement, addiction, divorce, health issues or job concerns. Counsellors help clients to understand themselves better and find their own solutions to resolve or cope with their situation or issues. Counsellors play a crucial role in improving the health and wellbeing of people in society.

This one-year course is suitable for students who have an interest in all aspects of creative craft.

They will be introduced to the basic principles of design and the skills of making through ceramics, printmaking and jewellry.

Regardless of previous/ prior experience, this course offers a nurturing and supportive environment for the student to explore and experiment with techniques and materials including a variety of metals, clay, paint, paper, natural and manmade objects, fabrics and much more. It is an exciting and lively course with the bonus of having highly skilled tutors who are also makers to guide students on their creative journey.

Are you interested in learning how to create a variety of digital media formats such as film, animation, podcasts and content for a variety of digital platforms? If so, then this course will equip you with all of those skills and more!

This course offers a unique blend of audio and visual elements offering students practical hands on experience with industry standard equipment and tools to produce a portfolio of work to showcase their skills which can be used to apply for roles within the ever-growing multimedia industry and for progression to higher education.

If you are interested in the performing arts, television and film, fashion, music, festivals, media, visual arts and museums — or aspire to work creatively in business, the public sector, and digital technology — this course is for you! Combining project-based work with high-level career mentorship, this new four-year course prepares students for careers in the cultural and creative industries.

This course is running in partnership with Creative Futures Academy (CFA).

An investigation of the creative potential of documents and other archival records for artists.

In this series of classes, you will have opportunities to explore practical, conceptual and ethical issues raised by endeavour of making art in the archive. You will debate the merits of different artistic and curatorial practices and you will meet archivists who are charged with making materials in their care accessible.

his skills-based programme offers students an exciting opportunity to explore the world of the film and broadcast media industry, covering a range of disciplines across film and TV production, visual effects, editing, radio production, screenwriting, mobile journalism, Art Direction, audio mixing, photography, event production as well as broadcast technologies across a range of new and traditional media platforms.

This Level 8 Programme culminates in a student capstone media production project offering students the opportunity to exhibit work to the public and industry at the annual LSAD Graduate show.

This skills-based programme offers students an exciting opportunity to explore the world of the film and broadcast media industry, covering a range of disciplines across film and TV production, visual effects, editing, radio production, screenwriting, mobile journalism, Art Direction, audio mixing, photography, event production as well as broadcast technologies across a range of new and traditional media platforms.

This Creative Ceramics course is designed for those with a strong interest in design and learning about ceramics and craft skills. This hands-on course provides practical demonstrations from artist teachers, as well as guest artists. Students have the opportunity to design and create a wide range of unique ceramic, sculptural, and printed pieces, as well as upcycling and using sustainable materials.

This is a three year course designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and practical experience in computing and creative media. Students study approximately 60% computing in core areas, such as Web and Mobile Development, Networks and Databases, and 40% in creative media, such as UX Design, Graphic Design, Animation and Media Production.

Our students use industry standard innovative tools and technologies, to become proficient in programming and creative media to create custom-built interactive applications. 

Apply and develop your creativity in the thriving and dynamic area of computing. Gain the hands-on skills and knowledge to create solutions for today’s fast-paced world. Learn core computing skills such as programming, app development and databases, while keeping a focus on the design of the technology interaction with the user.

This is a four year course designed to provide students with the knowledge and practical experience of industry standard innovative tools and technologies, within the domains of technology and creative media.

The course is primarily a computing course specialising in creative media, with approximately 60% computing content and 40% creative media content. It is a very practical based course where students develop skills through a strong emphasis on project work and continuous assessment. 

This one-year, NFQ Level 5 (MORNINGS) course is delivered over 5 mornings 9-2.15 which may suit learners who may have other commitments. This course equips the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge to explore and develop skills in fine art and craft disciplines.

Learners will draw and design in sketchbooks and research artists and critique their work. They will experiment with lots of different materials eg, clay, fine art embroidery, mixed media, fabric, printmaking etc. Learners will prepare a portfolio of work which can be used for portfolio assessment for Art College or other courses.

A full-time course in the arts and crafts with a strong emphasis on industry and the economic dimension of creativity.

The Creative Design programme at ATU Sligo gives students the skills and experience needed to become an industry-ready designer to work in many different areas to suit their design interests. Graduates of this degree are designing cars, apps, medical devices, and are working in design areas such as graphics, electronic products, start-ups and more.

The Creative Design programme at ATU Sligo gives students the skills and experience needed to become an industry-ready designer to work in many different areas to suit their design interests. Graduates of this degree are designing cars, apps, medical devices, and are working in design areas such as graphics, electronic products, start-ups and more.

Creative digital media combines the creativity of art and design with the skills and knowledge of computer technologies and programming to create interactive digital media products. Creative digital media comes in many different formats. It can be almost anything you can hear or see like text, image, music, sound, video, film, animation, and more.

By combining media, content and interactivity, those interested in creative digital media can take on and work with a variety of media forms to get their content to communicate across a variety of platforms and in some cases perform interactive experiences.

Prospective digital creatives will be in their element in this cutting edge course. We’ll help you find and develop your creativity and give you the tools and techniques to express it.

Our student groups blend filmmakers, graphic designers, web designers, app developers and animators into a creative, exciting mix. We look for students with passion and flair, good visual awareness, and an interest in media, design, the internet and technology.