This one year course is designed and is tailor-made to students who wish to progress in the animal area into a working life with animals. This course caters for experience with pet and farm animals. The farm animal aspect of the course is taught in the college but also on-site on a working farm in Dundrum.  Students also complete a one-week placement at an agricultural college in Tipperary to gain large animal farm experience. This is to ensure that students leave with practical hands-on experience with these species and will have the versatility to gain employment in either equine or farm animal businesses. Students gain a much greater understanding of the small animal industry in Ireland, including dog behaviour and advanced grooming. This means that students are ready for employment or equipped to set up their own animal enterprise. 

This course is designed to deepen existing expertise, the course equips students with the advanced technical competencies required for supervisory roles and specialized careers within the animal science sector. Beyond immediate professional advancement, this qualification provides a valuable bridge to higher education, allowing graduates to apply for advanced entry into degree programs at various third-level institutes.

This one-year QQI Level6 Advanced Art course offers students an excellent opportunity to further develop their artistic skillsand creativity in a caring and professional environment. This course enables participants to prepare an Advanced Portfolio in the field of Art and Design. The aim of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire the skill and knowledge to competently work independently in a fine art & design context or to progress to higher education and training.

This one-year Advanced Beauty Therapy course is designed for qualified professionals seeking to specialize in high-end skin treatments and advanced clinical techniques. Combining rigorous theory with practical work experience in top-tier salons, the program culminates in an ITEC Diploma, a prestigious qualification recognized in over 40 countries. This course provides both the technical mastery and the international mobility required for a successful global career in specialized skincare and aesthetics.

This Advanced Certificate in Business Management and Information Systems is designed to provide learners with a portfolio of skills required in the financing, planning, marketing and management of a small business. It provides a solid foundation in the skills, competencies and knowledge required to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a business structure.

This one year Management, Law and HR course will enable the learner to develop skills to work in a dynamic business environment. It will give the learner an insight into Management, Human Resources and Business law as well as finance and marketing. The course provide learners with a portfolio of skills required to work in the Business Management, Human Resource Management and Law areas of an organisation whilst also providing the necessary entry requirements for entry to Third level. It also gives the learner essential transferable skills that can be applied to a work environment, such as goal setting, time management, problem solving and conflict resolution. Business Management students may have the opportunity to apply for a three-week Erasmus+ Placement during the academic year where they may work in a European business organisation

This advanced QQI Level 6 program is designed for graduates of Equine Studies who wish to specialize in the breeding industry. The course provides in-depth expertise in equine reproduction, horse conformation, and pasture management, blending practical skills with high-level theoretical concepts. It serves as a vital professional stepping stone for those pursuing leadership positions or further higher education within the equine sector.

The Advanced Social Studies course will enable you to learn the knowledge and skills to give information, advice and advocacy to people who need it. You will explore how to empower individuals to be aware of their rights, to exercise those rights and to be able to influence the decisions that affect their lives.

This full-time advanced course is an ideal choice for students aspiring to thrive in roles in Software Development, Computer Programming or Technical Support. Designed for those who already hold a Level5 qualification in Software Development, Computer Programming or a related field.

This course opens pathways to third level Institutes (through the Higher Education Links Scheme). Successful completion may even lead to direct entry into the second year of select degree programs at TUS Athlone (formerly AIT). Throughout the programme, students will acquire cutting-edge skills in Mobile Technology, Object-Oriented Programming and Web Development.

The curriculum balances artistic storytelling with technical mastery, challenging students to integrate their creative and academic skills through largely self-directed learning. Students produce both individual and collaborative animated films, which are showcased annually at the Animation and Games Graduate Showcase, preparing them for the professional rigors of the animation industry.