This course will enable you to distinguish yourself from other accounting graduates as you will also acquire a specialism in either: taxation, management or information systems.

This course is accredited by the major accounting bodies including Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Upon graduation, you have the opportunity to gain maximum exemption from the above mentioned professional body examinations. The level of exemptions available will depend on the specialism route you select and your achievements in your modules. As the Ulster University Business School at Magee has strong links with the accountancy and taxation bodies, you will be guided on the best choice of modules to suit your career aspirations.

This course helps you develop general office skills in payroll and accounts, which you can use in small business settings and entry-level finance roles.

This course aims to give participants the knowledge and skills to carry out the accounts and payroll function in a small or medium sized business. It is a good addition to the CV of anyone wishing to improve career prospects in office administration or payroll but also an excellent starting point for candidates wishing to progress further into accountancy and finance studies at third level institutions in Ireland.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire the skills, knowledge, and competence to work independently and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and/or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

By the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate a broad range of specialised knowledge applicable to business administration in a range of sectors. They will be able to evaluate and use information to plan, develop and determine solutions to varied problems relating to business administration in a variety of contexts.

This three-year, full-time, honours degree will provide you with the training necessary to become a professional actor.

This intensive practice-based degree in acting is taught through a series of skills based courses in acting technique, voice, movement, and singing which form the core subjects. Learning is also complemented by classes in Dramaturgy and Text Analysis.

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This course is perfect for those who are both inquisitive about a future career in acting and those who simply want to challenge themselves by stretching their creative muscles.

This foundation course is aimed primarily at school leavers who are interested in preparing themselves for three-year actor training at conservatoire level, either at The Lir or a similar academy. With an additional focus on broadening students’ reading and understanding of plays and theatre history, it also prepares students for broader drama degrees and related areas of study and work.

THIS IS NOT A CAO ENTRY COURSE - FEES Apply

As this is only a one year course, it does not attract government funding. All students offered places on the foundation course are required to fund both the annual fee and all living costs privately.

This course offers a practical exploration of acting for theatre, film, and television, covering core techniques like Stanislavski, Meisner, and Hagen. Students develop essential skills in physical movement, voice, improvisation, and devising, while gaining on-camera experience through local film projects. The program provides a strong foundation for professional auditions and progression into prestigious drama schools like The Lir and RADA.

Studying UCD Actuarial & Financial Studies (BAFS) degree requires a multidisciplinary education in fields such as mathematics, economics, finance, statistics, risk management and professionalism. It takes a combination of strong analytical skills, business knowledge and understanding of human behaviour to design and manage programmes that control risk and guarantee sufficient funds for the insurance and pension sectors. Actuaries have traditionally worked mostly in the insurance and pensions industries but are increasingly moving into wider fields, where they can employ their range of skills. The course also opens up options to work in finance, investment and trading.

Actuarial Mathematics could be the perfect course for you. It’s accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK, meaning you may be exempt from some of the exams needed to qualify as an actuary in Ireland and the UK.

Before you embark on learning essential actuarial knowledge and theories, you’ll be given solid mathematical training. In your first two years, you’ll study the fundamental mathematical principles that underpin the actuarial and financial models covered in later years. You’ll also study computer programming, economics and accounting.

The BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management programme has been designed by qualified actuaries to enable students to develop the theoretical and practical skills required to pursue a career as an actuary in the pensions and insurance sectors, or in the wider financial industry.

In addition, students may gain up to six exemptions from the initial technical professional exams required to qualify as an actuary via our accreditation agreement with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

The program provides an exploration of addiction, focusing on alcohol, drugs, gambling, and gaming. It covers:

• Trends in Drug Use in Ireland and Local Communities: Learn about current patterns and how they are changing.
• Key Agencies and Responses: Discover national and local organisations that help with addiction, their strategies, and support for individuals and families.
• The Brain and Addiction: Understand how addiction impacts the brain and psychological factors that contribute to it.
• This program is a great resource for those looking to understand addiction and its effects on people and communities.

This one-year full time course has been developed to equip the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge to work independently or in a supervisory capacity in an administrative role in the private, public or voluntary sector and or to progress to higher education or training.

The course in Administration and IT for Business is designed for those who wish to gain advanced skills in office administration, IT skills, payroll and book-keeping techniques. A wide range of computer packages are taught in line with the requirements of the modern office.

This course provide learners with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of information and communications technology and practical IT skills required in the performance of a broad range of administrative and organizational tasks.

It suits learners who want to acquire computer skills for the first time. It also suits learners who may have been in the work force before but who now need to update and develop new skills. The course will build confidence and those who complete it will have gained improved communications and interpersonal skills. Participants will develop excellent keyboard, IT and accountancy skills and learn the basics of good business administration.