The innovative BSc in Process Manufacturing Practice & Technology offers a unique interdisciplinary approach, combining key modules from the MedTech, Pharma, and Food processing industries. The programme equips students with cutting-edge, industry-relevant skills, preparing them for roles as operators, technicians, or supervisors in high-growth sectors.

Product Design is about shaping the world around us. Most objects, from toys to medical devices and from furniture to consumer electronics are subject to product design.

This is possible because product design is a versatile process that can be applied to many different contexts. At its core, product design is about understanding people and how they experience and interact with their surroundings. This kind of training enables graduates to help make the world a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable place.

Product design is the practice of developing an idea into a finished product. This involves deciding the size, shape, and materials to be used to best fit the function of the item. Graduates will be capable of applying engineering principles in order to evolve a product’s development cycle from initial concepts to manufacturing stage.

This programme has been developed to produce graduates with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work in today’s demanding design fields.

Product Design students will learn about manufacturing design, methods and processes, ergonomics and human centred design, product design and innovation, and human centred product development.

Other topics on the programme include Photography, Digital Media, Design History and Theory, Creative Problem Solving, Business and Entrepreneurial skills and an Ethical and Sustainable Design ethos.

Product designers are key to innovation in the modern world. As technological competence spreads globally, businesses are placing greater focus on achieving market success through design. A highly practical course, with an emphasis on project-based learning, workshops, laboratory sessions and group work.

Opportunity to take a six-month, full-time work experience placement, in a relevant employment setting.

Product design is the process of creating, developing, and refining products and systems to solve problems, enhance quality of life and address local and global challenges. Responsible, impactful design is foundational to the product design process, and our students ensure their solutions are useful whilst adhering to sustainable best practice.

Product Design & Technology is delivered in a design studio environment, cultivating a culture of creativity, peer learning and transdisciplinary exploration. The core design modules are based on project work, and problem solving that focus on collaboration, human centred design, and sustainable design processes. Complementary modules are taught in parallel, on topics such as human factors, psychology, manufacturing, engineering, project management, and entrepreneurship.

On the course you learn the skills of being a designer, sketching, model making/prototyping, creative problem solving, visual communication and working as part of a team. You will be using programmes like Solidworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design and more.  

The aim of this Traineeship is to enable you to acquire the skills, knowledge, and support to develop a product, such as: collection of creative art, musical act, prototype of a musical instrument or an original digital platform and to successfully bring the product to market.

Through the practical experience of working with industry professionals in the traditional arts sector, this programme aims to enable you to integrate the theoretical and practical aspects of product development.

This course presents the opportunity to gain and develop practical production skills in film, television and live action and to keep pace with the ever-changing technology and practices.

Building on existing skills and competencies you have learned through working or studying in a creative environment, this course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the practical management and process for creative production.

This course will provide learners with a command of the practical management of industry standard digital animation productions, primarily 2D animation but also 3D and VFX.

The course has been developed with industry partners in Ireland and the state agency with responsibility for skills development for the screen sector in Ireland, Screen Skills Ireland.

Each student will complete a live production plan as part of this course. They will have an opportunity to apply the skills they have learned on the course in a real world context.

This course will enable students to achieve strong culinary and pastry skills. Students will develop an understanding of menu planning and meal serv­ice. Students will be given the opportunity to gain EHAI (Envi­ronmental Health Association of Ireland) certification in Food Safety. Valid for a period of five years. This course is aimed at students interested in becoming chefs within the hospitality sector. On completion of the course chefs are work ready or can progress to the Commis Chef level 6 programme or pursue a culinary arts degree.

This full-time one-year programme will equip students with the necessary skills to go directly into the workplace or to pursue further study in a culinary area. Culinary skills are in high demand in Ireland and abroad, so employment prospectus are excellent.

Work placement/work experience maybe a core feature/element programmes in this field facilitating the enhancement of employability and transversal skills.

If you hold a QQI Level 5 Professional Cookery, then why not take the opportunity to undertake further studies in advanced Professional Cookery. This course is designed to equip the student with the relevant knowledge, skills and competence to work using a range of specialised skills in a professional kitchen.

The course provides the student with an opportunity to obtain experience in a wide range of specialised areas such as food and beverage services, bakeries and busy restaurants, while gaining a sound general knowledge in areas needed to function in the hotel and catering environment.

This qualification can be used to gain advanced entry to degree programmes at Level 7 and 8.

Are you looking to start a new career or enhance your existing skills? Whether you’re an avid gardener or have a passion for creative design, this Professional Floristry course will help you develop the skills you need to create stunning floral and plant arrangements for commercial and special occasions.

Beyond the practical skills, this course will also equip you with the knowledge needed to succeed in a retail florist career. Our theory classes will teach you how to set up a shop, manage health and safety requirements, and improve your IT skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your expertise and pursue your dreams in the world of floristry.

This course is designed to provide students with the techniques and knowledge required to gain a recognised qualification in Hairdressing allowing them to progress to employment in a salon environment.