Marine biology is the interdisciplinary study of life in the ocean. At the present time, the position of marine biology graduates has never been as critical to the functioning of our society, economy and environment. Complex issues such as overfishing, pollution and climate change are colliding to bring about extraordinary and sometimes catastrophic changes in marine systems.

As a marine biologist you will apply cutting edge technologies to help tackle these issues on a scale from molecules to ecosystems.

Marine biology is the interdisciplinary study of life in the ocean. At the present time, the position of marine biology graduates has never been as critical to the functioning of our society, economy and environment. Complex issues such as overfishing, pollution and climate change are colliding to bring about extraordinary and sometimes catastrophic changes in marine systems. As a marine biologist you will apply cutting edge technologies to help tackle these issues on a scale from molecules to ecosystems.

An Electro-technical officer (ETO) operates, maintains and calibrates all electrical, electronic and ship’s equipment. The ETO’s role is not restricted to the engine room and they may also work on complex systems located throughout any vessel. This is an exciting programme to cater for the growing need on board ship for a specialist in electrical/electronic/networking systems.

The function of the marine engineer is to operate and maintain the engines, boilers, generators and other systems of ships. Most of the mechanical equipment aboard ship is operated and maintained by marine engineers. This course aims to provide a sound knowledge base of marine engineering.

This programme is designed to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work as an engineering operative on a small fishing vessel. The learner will gain knowledge about the machinery and equipment typically found on a fishing vessel. They will also gain skills in the operation and maintenance of such machinery and equipment.

Marine Science encompasses the study of marine life and environments, how they are formed and evolve, and how they are affected by human activity. Topics covered in this programme include marine biology, earth science, chemistry and experimental physics, mathematics, statistics, oceanography, meteorology, botany, geology and microbiology.

This module will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to plan and implement production programmes for a full range of fruit and vegetable crops.

As a person-focused role, marketers are equipped with a broad skillset including, research, pricing, communication, branding, and psychology. This has served to make it a very enriching and engaging career choice with marketers acting as the public interface of a company and its products. Areas of specialism include digital marketing, social marketing, fashion marketing, and sports marketing all of which are skills in popular demand.

The BA (Hons) Marketing focuses on core areas of marketing such as communications, planning, management, consumer behaviour, services marketing, marketing research, strategic marketing digital marketing and events marketing. It aims to develop learners' knowledge of the theory and practice of marketing, necessary for them to secure employment and perform in all key areas of marketing in a broad range of employment environments.

Marketing helps you understand where, when, and how to spend your marketing budget to the greatest effect; how to plan market research, develop strategic marketing plans, and create persuasive communications, while considering the needs of a multicultural, international business environment; and how marketing fits into the operations and strategy of a firm as a whole. You will also gain insights into Business as a whole, taking key modules in Management to complement your Marketing studies. 

The BA (Honours) in Marketing prepares students for a career as a marketing professional. The programme will provide students with a solid foundation in the principles of integrated marketing concepts and strategies.

This is not a CAO entry course - course fees required - apply directly to the college.

This course aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to embark on a career in marketing. It may also provide a foundation for more advanced studies in marketing. Designed to foster entrepreneurial and technical skills, the program utilizes a mainly project-based assessment model where students gain hands-on experience by developing marketing plans for real-life brands. Learners benefit from small class sizes and have the unique option to study a modern language (French or Spanish) to enhance their global employability.

The aim of this one year full time course is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work in a marketing and/or business environment. It provides an introduction to the principle elements of marketing skills and practices.

The programme also includes related study areas such as economics, behavioural studies, business skills and communications, to provide a firm foundation for the learner. Extra supports are also available, where necessary, with literacy, numeracy, IT, career guidance and counselling.

In this two-year course, you’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge required at junior executive level and be ready for further study. Subjects include marketing, behavioral science, business finance, communications, information technology, business and society, sales management, web design, marketing practice, management accounting, marketing communications.

In this course, you can acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies you need to function as a high-calibre marketing professional, both nationally and internationally.

You’ll be able to communicate and articulate a company’s vision, using digital and traditional marketing communication methods, and to design and implement marketing strategies and plans to ensure success

This stream was developed in close discussion with practitioners from the communications and marketing industry and is ideal for those interested in building a career in marketing and communications within a technological skill base. It provides students with an opportunity to develop marketing skills, whilst also allowing them to develop digital marketing skills in an ever changing business environment.

This one-year full time course equips the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge to work in a marketing and/or business environment. Marketing is an integral part of all modern businesses. Social Media, Smart Phones and technology have changed marketing methods considerably over the past years and are all playing an important role in current marketing trends. This course provides an introduction to the principle elements of marketing skills and practices. The programme also includes research, behavioural studies, business skills, communications and digital technologies.

Event management professionals are widely seen as important to the development and success of Irish business and the tourism industry. This stream will provide graduates with a blend of knowledge and skills to equip them for employment in positions in marketing and/or event management, or will alternatively enable them to proceed to postgraduate study.

The central focus of this programme is on specialist marketing and event management subjects. The programme also features a number of relevant business subjects, which extend the field of study to the broader business environment within which the event management and marketing functions are positioned.

This new marketing with online technologies degree responds to the disruption that has taken place in the marketing discipline. It seeks to develop marketing graduates that are equipped with the requisite skills for Industry 4.0 recognising that marketing graduates must now possess the requisite skills for the dynamic digitised economy. The aim of this programme is to equip learners with the capabilities to excel in the dynamic and global marketing environment. It will develop marketing graduates who are innovative in their approach, and have the capacity to act as catalysts for marketing growth in organisations. 

Skilled marketers are in high demand in Ireland and across the globe. With more business taking place online, now more than ever, our graduates are highly employable. The broad marketing knowledge gained on this programme equips graduates with the skills for an exciting career in lots of different marketing and business areas.

Skilled marketers are in high demand in Ireland and across the globe. With more business taking place online, now more than ever, our graduates are highly employable. The broad marketing knowledge gained on this programme, equips graduates with the skills for an exciting career in lots of different marketing and business areas.