Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology - Mayo Campus Guide

Mayo Campus Guide

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Welcome to

GMIT Mayo Campus

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GMIT Mayo Campus is a responsive, dynamic and sustainable

campus with a student population of approximately 1000 students.

All of our programmes have been developed with significant input

from industry and equip our graduates for the challenges and

opportunities of the modern workplace. Our students benefit from a

friendly and supportive learning environment, experienced lecturing

and support staff and top quality facilities. We can provide you with

a launch pad for your career and a lifetime of friendships.

Please refer to

the GMIT website

for dates of

open mornings

and evenings held

on Campus.

Other reasons to choose GMIT Mayo Campusl Courses specifically designed to

meet the skills required by

employers

l Practical, creative and innovative

approaches to learning

l Opportunities to study abroad

l Excellent Student Support

Services on campus

l Exciting and accomplished sports,

clubs and societies

l Lively and diverse social scene

l Affordable, quality

accommodation close to campus

l Open access labs and wi-fi

throughout

l Ireland’s first Institute of

Technology to be awarded the

green flag

l All the facilities of a much larger

campus available to the students

l Spectacular location with many

natural amenities in the West of

Ireland

Why study in an Institute of Technology?l High academic standards and

graduate employability

l Programmes and awards with

a professional and practical

orientation that are relevant

to the demands of the economy

and society

l High quality teaching and

student support services

l Wide range of programmes

offering flexible progression

and transferability routes

l Opportunities for study abroad

l Wide range of sporting, social

and cultural facilities

l Close links with industry and

with the region

l Awards accredited within the

National Framework

of Qualifications and recognised

internationally

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DisclaimerThe contents of this prospectus are intended for information only and shall not be deemed to constitute a contract, or the terms thereof, between the Institute and an applicant or any third party. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, GMIT reserves the right to amend, delete, change any programme, syllabuses, regulations, fees at any time without notice. All programmes and electives are offered subject to viable numbers.

* Glossary of Terms for Application Info

CAO CAO Programmes. Applicants to the first year of programmes with a CAO code must apply through CAO by 1/2/2015, late applications are accepted up to 1/5/15 with the exception of applications for Nursing programmes.

AO GMIT Admissions Office. Applicants seeking to enter the 2nd or subsequent years of CAO programmes, add on programmes or a programme listed specifying this code must apply through direct application with the Admissions Office. Forms can be accessed online at www.gmit.ie/apply/apply-gmit.

AOP Add on programme. This is a progression option requiring specified learning outcomes prior to admission, for example the completion of a Level 7 programme before gaining entry to an add on Level 8 programme.

LLL Lifelong Learning. The Lifelong Learning office runs flexible delivery programmes and evening courses at the Mayo Campus. A separate guide to all programmes and modules offered by the LLL office is available from August each year. Application forms and additional information can be obtained by emailing [email protected] or at www.gmit.ie/lifelong-learning/lifelong-learning-mayo. Please check individual programme for more details.

FD Flexible Delivery. These programmes/modules are delivered on a part-time basis and are suitable for those in employment or who may not be able to make the time commitment to a full-time programme. Delivery of these programmes is usually confined to 1 or 2 days per week.

CAO Code Award TitleApplication Info* NFQ Level Duration Places Notes Page

BusinessGA869 Higher Certificate in Business with Administration and ICT Skills CAO 6 2 years 24 18

GA877 Bachelor of Business CAO 7 3 years 40 19

– Bachelor of Business (Honours) AO/AOP 8 + 1 year 35 19

GA878 Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Financial Management CAO 7 3 years 40 20

– Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting AO/AOP 8 + 1 year 15 20

– Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management LLL/FD 7 3 years flexible delivery 25 Refer to LLL Prospectus

EngineeringGA875 Bachelor of Science in

Construction Management in Refurbishment and MaintenanceCAO 7 3 years 24 23

– Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Building Technology AO/AOP 8 + 1 year 24 23

– Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Building Technology LLL/FD/AOP 8 + 2 years flexible delivery 24 Refer to LLL Prospectus

HumanitiesGA872 Bachelor of Arts in Culture and Environment (with Tourism) CAO 7 3 years 24 24

– Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culture and Environment (with Tourism) AO/AOP 8 + 1 year 24 24

GA870 Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Education and Leisure CAO 7 3 years 50 Garda Vetting Required 26

– Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Outdoor Education AO/AOP 8 + 1 year 24 Garda Vetting Required 26

GA885 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Outdoor Education CAO 8 4 years 50 Garda Vetting Required 27

Nursing and Social CareGA880 (Standard) GA881 (Mature)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in General Nursing CAO 8 4 years 25 Garda Vetting Required 28

GA882 (Standard) GA883 (Mature)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychiatric Nursing CAO 8 4 years 15 Garda Vetting Required 30

– Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing AO/AOP/FD 8 + 1 year flexible delivery 25 NMBI Registration Required Refer to LLL Prospectus

– Certificate in Care of the Older Person (Special Purpose Award) AO/FD 7 13 weeks 25 NMBI Registration Required Refer to LLL Prospectus

– Certificate in Recovery in Mental Health (Special Purpose Award) AO/FD 7 13 weeks 25 NMBI Registration Required Refer to LLL Prospectus

GA879 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care CAO 7 3 years 30 Garda Vetting Required 31

– Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care AO/AOP 8 + 1 year 45 31

– Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care LLL/FD/AOP 7 2 years flexible delivery 24 Refer to LLL Prospectus

– Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care LLL/FD/AOP 8 + 2 years flexible delivery 24 Refer to LLL Prospectus

TechnologyGA884 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Digital Media & Society CAO 8 4 years 30 32

– Higher Certificate in Science in Information Technology Support AO 6 18 months 36 January 2015 commencement 34

– Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Administration AO/AOP 7 + 1 year 24 34

– Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology Services Management AO/AOP 8 + 1 year 24 35

Creative Arts & Media– Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Art Practices LLL/FD 7 4 years flexible delivery 24 Refer to LLL Prospectus

– Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art LLL/FD 8 + 2 years flexible delivery 24 Refer to LLL Prospectus

Summary of Award Programmes at GMIT Mayo Campus Contact Details

Head of CampusDr Deirdre GarveyTel: 094 9043163E-mail: [email protected]

Head of Department ofBusiness, Humanities & TechnologyMichael GillTel: 094 9043174E-mail: [email protected]

Head of Department of NursingHealth Sciences and Social CareKathleen TahenyTel: 094 9043249E-mail: [email protected]

Counsellor/Careers OfficerMichelle Kerins O BrienTel: 094 9043127E-mail: [email protected]

ChaplainDaniel CaldwellTel: 094 9043150Email: [email protected]

Student Services OfficerAnne DonnellyTel: 094 9043110E-mail: [email protected]

Access OfficerDeirdre O ConnorTel: 091 742129E-mail: [email protected]

Students’ Union OfficeTel: 094 9043162E-mail: [email protected]

Sports OfficerNigel JenningsTel: 094 9043244E-mail: [email protected]

Fees OfficeTel: 091 742139Email: [email protected]

Admissions OfficeTel: 091 742305Email: [email protected]

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GMITLadder System of Awards/

National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

Students can progress to their

maximum academic potential

with the following benefits:

• Flexibility to gain an award or qualification and then change direction within a discipline.

• Take time out between qualifications to gain valuable work experience.

• Move between one educational institution and another.

• All of the above as you climb the ladder, gaining higher qualifications as you climb.

HIGHER CERTIFICATE(2 years at level 6)2 years + 1 year + 1 year

DEGREE(1 year at level 7)

HONOURS DEGREE(1 year at level 8)

DEGREE(3 year at level 7)3 years + 1 year

Postgraduate Studies

HONOURS DEGREE(4 years at level 8)4 years (ab initio)

Leaving Certificate, FETAC, Mature (Over 23) and

other entry routes for Irish and International students

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Table of ContentsSummary of Award Programmes at GMIT Mayo Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � Inside cover

GMIT Ladder System of Awards/National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) . . . . . . . . . 1

President’s Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Castlebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Student Life on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Sports, Clubs and Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Green Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

The Moore Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

International Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

ProgrammesBusinessHigher Certificate in Business with Administration and ICT Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Bachelor of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Bachelor of Business (Honours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Financial Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

EngineeringBachelor of Science in Construction Management in Refurbishment and Maintenance . 23

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Building Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

HumanitiesBachelor of Arts in Culture and Environment (with Tourism) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culture and Environment (with Tourism) . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Education and Leisure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Outdoor Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Outdoor Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Nursing and Social CareBachelor of Science (Honours) in General Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychiatric Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

TechnologyBachelor of Science (Honours) in Digital Media & Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Higher Certificate in Science in Information Technology Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology Services Management . . . 35

School Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Contact Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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GMIT is waiting for you!GMIT is one of the largest and respected providers of 3rd level education in Ireland. Based in five locations, with various areas of specialism, there’s something for everyone. Explore this prospectus to discover more about us.

GMIT provides students with opportunities to experience meaningful learning through small classes, internships, hands-on research projects, mentoring, close relationships with expert lecturers, and opportunities to study abroad.

When you make a success of any programme you study at 3rd level, all the evidence shows that this will improve your life-long chances of having a fulfilling career. Your experience in GMIT will help you build a passport to your future career.

Every year over 2,000 students graduate from GMIT and we can count among those graduates many accomplished people in the areas of Arts, Catering, Business, Science and Engineering.

GMIT has big plans for the years ahead. In 2012, we formed a strategic partnership (the Connacht-Ulster Alliance) with Letterkenny Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology, Sligo. The aim of the Connacht-Ulster Alliance is to achieve Technological University status, benefiting students and the region as a whole.

I invite you to come visit our campuses to see for yourself what makes GMIT a unique place. In the meantime, take time to navigate our website and join our social media pages to learn more about the opportunities we offer.

Michael Carmody, President

Focal ón UachtaránTá GMIT ar cheann de na soláthróirí oideachais 3ú leibhéal is mó agus is mó a bhfuil meas uirthi in Éirinn. Agus í bunaithe i gcúig shuíomh, agus réimsí éagsúla speisialtóireachta aici, tá rud éigin le fáil inti ag an uile dhuine. Déan iniúchadh ar an réamheolaire seo chun tuilleadh a fháil amach fúinn.

Cuireann GMIT deiseanna ar fáil do na neacha léinn chun taithí a fháil ar an bhfoghlaim bhríoch trí mheán ranganna beaga, intéirneachtaí, tionscadal taighde teagmhálach, meantóireachta, dlúthchaidrimh le léachtóirí eolasacha, agus deiseanna chun staidéar a dhéanamh thar lear.

Nuair a éiríonn go maith leat i gclár ar bith a ndéanann tú staidéar air ag an 3ú leibhéal, léiríonn an fhianaise go léir go gcuirfidh sé sin leis na deiseanna a bheidh agat slí bheatha shásúil a bheith agat ar feadh do shaoil. Cuideoidh d’eispéaras in GMIT leat chun pas a thógáil don tslí bheatha a bheidh agat sa todhchaí.

Baineann 2,000 neach léinn céim amach ó GMIT gach bliain agus i measc ár gcuid céimithe bíonn daoine ard-oilte i réimsí na nEalaíon, na Lónadóireachta, Gnó, na hEolaíochta agus na hInnealtóireachta.

Tá pleananna móra ag GMIT do na blianta atá rómhainn. Sa bhliain 2012, rinne muid comhpháirtíocht straitéiseach (Comhghuaillíocht Chonnacht-Uladh) le hInstitiúid Teicneolaíochta Leitir Ceanainn agus le hInstitiúid Teicneolaíochta Shligigh. Is é atá mar sprioc le Comhghuaillíocht Chonnacht-Uladh ná stádas a bhaint amach mar Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta, rud a rachaidh chun tairbhe do na neacha léinn agus don réigiún fré chéile.

Tugaim cuireadh duit teacht ar cuairt ar an gcampas s’againne le go bhfeicfidh tú duit féin ceard a dhéanann áit uathúil de GMIT. Idir an dá linn, tapaigh an deis chun breathnú ar ár láithreán gréasáin agus bain leas as na leathanaigh mheán sóisialta dár gcuid chun breis eolais a aimsiú ar na failleanna atá á dtairiscint againn.

Michael Carmody, Uachtarán

President’s Welcomewww.gmit.ie


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“Studying at GMIT you can expect the best. There is access to superb facilities and high standards of professionalism and expertise.”Caroline Gannon, Heritage Studies student


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“Little did I think back in 2008 that I would have an honours degree, a career and lifelong friends in 2012.”Clodagh Dunne, Graduate in Accounting (Hons) 2012

CastlebarCastlebar is the capital town in Mayo and a leading sporting, tourism, shopping, cultural and entertainment centre in the Western Region. It is host to many multi-national and Irish companies, family businesses and high street shops. Students can enjoy a great social scene and take full advantage of the busy schedule of festivals on offer throughout the year. It is located in close proximity to Westport which adds to its appeal as a destination. Castlebar also has excellent transport links which makes it very accessible to students.


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What else can Castlebar offer you?

l Access to a wide range of water,

mountain and other facilities such as

Great Western Greenway, Achill Island,

Lough Lannagh walks with outdoor

exercise park and others

l Excellent sporting and recreational

facilities

l Home to the third largest concert venue

hosting local and international concerts,

comedy and theatre

l Nearby historic sites, National Museum

of Ireland – Country Life and the very

active Linenhall Arts Centre

l Superb gyms and leisure clubs

l Trendy pubs, cafés and shops

l Situated in the centre of Mayo allowing

easy access to other locations

l Access to many blue flag beaches

within the county

l Commercial centre of Mayo

Want to know more about Mayo or Castlebar?www.mayo.ie

www.castlebar.ie

www.greatwesterngreenway.ie

www.westport.ie


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Student Life on CampusStudent life on GMIT Mayo Campus is a brilliant experience with stimulating programmes to study, new friends to meet and new sporting and cultural activities to try out. Help is always available when you need it. Our staff and your Students’ Union are here to support you during your time with us. The following pages will give you more information on our services and facilities to make your time at this campus the learning experience you will never forget.


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Student Support Services at the GMIT

Mayo Campus include the following:

Medical ServiceA free health service is provided to students through a local GP practice in Castlebar.

Counselling ServiceOur counsellor offers counselling, support, help and information to any student dealing with matters of concern, whether personal, academic or family related.

ChaplaincyOur chaplain provides support and advice to all students.

Careers AdviceOur careers service offers advice on follow-on study, job search information, Curriculum Vitae, interview techniques, vocational testing and employer liaison. The service also offers workshops throughout the year on careers and counselling related matters.

Additional SupportsWe provide additional supports to all students. Our Access Officer will be happy to talk to you. You may contact the Access Office on 091 742129.

Financial HelpWe offer support to students experiencing financial hardship. In addition a number of bursaries are provided to students each year.

Sports OfficerWe have a dedicated Sports Officer on campus.

ScholarshipsEach year we offer a number of sports, cultural and academic scholarships to our students. For more information check out our website www.gmit.ie

Banking ServiceWe have full banking facilities and an ATM on campus.

Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC)Our innovation centre on campus offers incubation space and a supportive environment to help potential entrepreneurs realise their business ideas.

GMIT Mayo Campus Students’ Union

The Students’ Union is run by students for students. Their office is a hive of activity during the academic year. It is the place to go if you need to get some advice or just hang out between classes.

As well as organising weekly social activities for students, the Union runs many different events and campaigns throughout the year such as a Mental Health week. They also organise a RAG week in February which gives students a chance to let their hair down and take a small break from their studies. At the start of each year the Students’ Union organise a week of events and entertainment designed to help students settle in and make friends.

The Students’ Union also assists students in areas such as grants, accommodation, finance, health and well-being.

“There is no college in the country quite like GMIT Mayo Campus where there’s an abundance of clubs and societies to take part in as well as an environment where everyone is accepted, fits in and gets along”Mark Duffy Students’ Union President (2013-14)


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Did you know?…We are hosting the 2015 Windsurfing Intervarsity Competition.

As well as the top honour in surfing, our highly impressive 2014 medal haul at Intervarsity level included:

• Karate: Junior Team Kumite Gold & Individual Bronze

• Surfing: Novice men’s – Gold & Bronze, Novice women’s – Silver & Bronze, Stand Up Paddle – Silver

• Windsurfing: Advanced Women’s – Gold, Intermediate Men’s Silver

• Archery: Team Barebow – Silver

• Judo: Men’s Lower Kyu – Silver

…the Mountaineering club have revamped & extended their indoor

climbing wall.

…GMIT Mayo Campus have established coaching links

with Connacht Rugby.

…the Archery club attempted to break a

Guinness World record in 2013.

Sports, Clubs and SocietiesSports, clubs and societies is very much at the heart of life on campus and there are a large number of active sports clubs in the college, membership of these is a gateway to a whole host of exciting activities.

Can’t see a club or society you like? Let us know and we will help you set up a new one.

…the Heritage Society runs a Heritage week

on campus every year.


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…our surf club won the Team prize at the 2014 Surf

Intervarsity Competition making them the top surf club in the

country.

…like all GMIT clubs our Boxing club is run by and for students,

the current coach, Michael Oviawe, was selected for the Irish third level team in 2014.

…all Students can register free for “parkrun” on www.

parkrun.ie/castlebar/ a weekly free 5k run on the beautiful lough Lannagh

Loop just on our doorstep

…some of our students are black belts in

Taekwondo and Karate.

…the Kayak club were National Polo Champions

two years in a row.

…we offer 12 subsidised exercise classes per week ranging from Bootcamp

to Pilates to Zumba.


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Green CampusIreland’s First Institute of Technology Green Campus

In April 2011 GMIT Mayo Campus became the first Institute of Technology in Ireland to be awarded the Green Flag by An Taisce on behalf of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

Green Campus Swift ObservationsMay 31 13:10 two swifts in box 9June 4 1 swift spent night in box 9

Swifts also in box 2, 5, 7 and 11June 5 Swift in box 10 – 22:00-22:25June 17 9:20 2 birds into box No.5 and 1

bird into box 4 (lots of screaming) 13:45 – 2 swifts entered traditional site

Follow the Swift Project through our livestream from the nest boxes from May to August each year through the link on our website http://www.gmit.ie/mayo-campus/swift-live-streaming

In 2014 An Taisce once again granted the campus this international accreditation following a rigorous re-evaluation by an expert panel of achievements under the Green Flag themes of Energy, Litter & Waste, Water and Biodiversity. Green Campus has helped increase recycling by over 10 tonnes per year diverting waste from landfill. We have also helped introduce PC Remote Shutdown in the computer laboratories saving 15% on energy consumption.

However, we are not just about recycling waste and saving energy. We help students and staff realise their Green dreams. Two projects that the Green Campus group has helped realise and which really stand out are the Sanctuary Garden Project and the innovative Swift Nest Box Project.


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The Moore Library The library has a central role on campus. Students have access to local collections of books, journals, e-resources, past exam papers and DVDs; they also have access to the entire collections of GMIT libraries which includes 100,000 books, 300 journals, approximately 10,000 full text e-journals, e-books and a wide range of web based subscriptions. Library facilities include computers, printers, photocopiers, scanners, DVD players, a group study/training room and quiet study areas.

Library staff support students on a one to one basis and through group sessions; with induction at the beginning of the year and follow up training throughout the academic year.

Knowledge is free at the library. Just bring your own container.


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“The town of Castlebar offers a wide range of facilities including gyms, swimming pools, sports facilities, cinema, bowling and much more.”Peter Collins, Psychiatric Nursing student


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AccommodationWhere can I live?

There are two purpose built developments in Castlebar providing apartments for students. These student villages are owned and run by private operators. For more information contact:

1. Manager

Nephin Halls, Hopkins Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

Tel: 094 9048100

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.nephinhalls.com

2. Manager

Hawthorn Village, Milebush Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

Tel: 094 9043900


Website: www.hawthornvillage.ie

You may also choose to rent privately or move into “Digs”. A list of the different types of accommodation available in Castlebar is compiled by the Students’ Union each year. This list includes details on partial board, flats and houses for rent. If you have any questions on accommodation just contact the Students’ Union and they will be happy to help.

SAMPLE AVERAGE WEEKLY ACCOMMODATION COSTS IN 2014

Accomodation Type

Single RateEuro

Double RateEuro

Purpose Built Student Developments

60 40

Private Rented Self Catering

30-45

Partial Board/Digs

60-70 50-65


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“Party when the work is done, not the other way around! Work hard and do not miss out on any opportunities the course offers.”Tojo Lazzarri, Outdoor Education student


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International StudyErasmus study opportunities

GMIT Mayo Campus is an active member of the

Erasmus student exchange programme. Every year our

programmes attract students from France and Spain.

Our close links with programmes and colleges in other

EU Member States allow our students the option of

studying abroad for a semester or a full academic year.

Learn more about Erasmus:

Facebook:

en-gb.facebook.com/pages/Erasmus/28357862504

Web:

ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus/students_en.htm

GMIT student exchanges are supported by the

Institute’s International Office. The GMIT Mayo Campus

contact person is Niamh Hearns.


Mary Mullarky

ERASMUS student in Toulouse France

My Erasmus ExperiencePast pupil of Community School,

Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo.

I took up French as one of my modules

when I started out as a first year Business

student at GMIT Mayo Campus. My

lecturer told the class that there was an

opportunity to study abroad as an

Erasmus student in Toulouse for either

three months or a full academic year.

I became very interested in the idea

of studying in a different country so

I decided to apply. I was accepted and

I studied there for a full semester. It was

my first time in Toulouse and I was

amazed at how beautiful the city was. It’s

the fourth largest city in France and it’s

also known as “Pink City” with all of its

red brick buildings. The weather was

much better than in Ireland!

I started college on Monday 3 September

and finished on 12 December. I was

studying at IUT – Université Paul Sabatier.

This college has 15 faculties and I was

placed in the Business faculty. It was an

amazing experience meeting students

from all over Europe and Asia, getting to

know them and learning about their

cultures. We used to have Erasmus

meetings and it was great to meet up

with everyone. There was plenty of social

activity in the evening. There must have

been almost 100 Erasmus students and

five of them were Irish.

I really enjoyed my Erasmus experience

and I would recommend it to anyone. You

get to learn so much about life and about

yourself. I have memories that I’ll cherish

forever.

Would you like to study abroad?

You may be able to study abroad for part of your

studies in Universities and Institutes in countries

such as France, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria

and Spain.

Students from GMIT Mayo Campus have studied in

the Fachhochschule Studiengange Vorarlberg in

Dornbirn, Austria, the Institut Europeen de

Negociation in Toulouse, France, La Universidad

Autónoma de Madrid in Spain and University

of Zaragoza in Spain.

Students have also gone to universities in America

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What is the Business with Administration and ICT Skills Programme About?

The Higher Certificate in Business with Administration and ICT Skills offers students the opportunity to acquire a business qualification combined with a high level of competence in the use of business applications software. The programme emphasises the development of practical IT skills, broad business knowledge and personal communication techniques.

Graduates are capable of undertaking a wide range of administrative functions in a hi-tech business environment. They go on to careers in industry, financial and commercial services and the voluntary and public sectors.

What Modules Will I Study?

The programme provides students with a basis in the core business areas such as accounting, law, economics and sales and marketing. As part of the programme, students will study core IT modules and will also have the opportunity to select further electives in the areas of business, programming, multimedia technology or a foreign language. The programme will develop students’ IT skills in areas such as website creation and database development.

In addition, the programme focuses on the development of personal communication skills, self-confidence, teamwork and presentation skills.

There is a variety of teaching and assessment methodologies used in the delivery of the programme, including case studies, group work, lab sessions, field trips, lectures and continuous assessment.

What Programmes Can I Study When I Finish this Programme?

Graduates of this programme may progress to study a Bachelor of Business or a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Financial Management (subject to certain elective choices) at the Mayo Campus. Typically a large percentage of graduates progress to study both Level 7 and Level 8 awards on campus.

Where Will I Find Work When I Finish this Programme?

This programme will prepare you for work in office administration in modern technology-based office organisations such as the banking sector, in the voluntary and public sectors for example the Health Service Executive and charitable organisations.

Code GA869

Higher Certificate in

Business with Administration and ICT Skills

Level6

Places24

Duration2 years

ProgressionL7 (+1 year)L8 (+1 year)

Why did you choose your programme?

I chose this programme as it combined the fundamentals of business as well as the latest packages in computing/IT.

What do you think of the programme you are studying?

I fully enjoyed first year. There was a good mix of subjects; with all having varying amounts of emphasis on continuous assessments which is beneficial in helping students manage each subject. The fact that lecturers themselves give tutorials is great.

What were the facilities on Campus like?

There are larger rooms and lecture theatres for the larger class sizes and smaller rooms when there are smaller classes, each equipped with everything that is required such as projectors. There are a number of PC suites each fully equipped with all applications that are needed. There is an excellent canteen, good library and other spaces such as Area 15 to relax in.

GMIT MAYO CAMPUS STUDENT PROFILE

James Killeen

Programme: Business & Computer Applications.

Past pupil of St Gerald’s College, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

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T 094 9043250 or E [email protected]

What is the Business Programme About?

This programme offers a solid foundation for a career in business. It provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of the key functional areas of business including marketing, finance, operations, management information systems and personnel. Students acquire a range of analytical, applied, technical and personal skills that enhance their employability.

At GMIT Mayo Campus, we also actively encourage our students to start their own business. The annual GMIT Student Innovation Awards, organised by the Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC), located here on campus, give students a unique opportunity to test their creative business ideas.


Modules on the programme include Economics, Accounting, Financial Management, Marketing, Communications, Personnel Management, Law, Business Mathematics, Management, PC Applications, Management Information Systems, Operations Management, Social and Organisational Psychology, Business Research and Small Business Management. There is also the possibility to study a language.

The flexible design of the programme means that students study all elements of business but have the opportunity to focus on areas of particular interest to them through elective choices. There is a variety of teaching and assessment methodologies used in the delivery of the programme, including case studies, group work, lab sessions, field trips, lectures and continuous assessment.


Those who wish to continue their studies progress to our Bachelor of Business (Honours) on the Mayo Campus or to honours degree programmes at other institutes and universities.


Graduates are capable of taking on junior management and administrative roles in a variety of organisations. They go on to have careers in marketing, personnel management, administration, accounting and financial services.

Our business programmes can be a pathway to a career as a:

• Marketing Manager

• Sales

• Human Resource Manager

• Public Sector Administrator

• Accountant

• Procurement and Logistics Manager

• Financial Manager

• Governance Advisor & Risk Manager

• Business Consultant

• Fund Manager

• Tax/Financial Advisor

• Stockbroker

• Teacher

• Financial Analyst

• Entrepreneur

• Solicitor

• Advertising & PR Executive

• Banker

Code GA877

Bachelor of

BusinessLevel7

Places40

Duration3 years

ProgressionL8 (+1 year)


Programme modules may include:

Strategic Management, Political Economy, Management Control Systems, Critical Thinking and Corporate Ethics & Governance.

Other Essential Information

The first week of the programme will include a series of workshops/seminars devoted to enhancing basic skills including team-working, case study method, communications and basic ICT applications.


GMIT Honours (Level 8) qualifications are recognised worldwide for postgraduate entry.

Apply to the Admissions Office online at www.gmit.ie/apply/apply-gmit

Add-on Honours Degree

Bachelor of Business (Honours)

Level8

Places35

Duration1 year

ProgressionPostgraduate Studies

Where are you working now?

I work as an Advertising Sales Executive for a regional newspaper, The Mayo News, based in Westport, Co. Mayo.

What is your role?

I am responsible for developing relationships with existing and potential clients at senior management level and working on behalf of clients to develop effective advertising campaigns.

Would you recommend the Mayo Campus to other students?

Yes. The Mayo Campus offers a unique experience for students, the classroom sizes are smaller than many other colleges which meant that getting to know your class mates was easier and if you ever needed help with a topic or a copy of some notes there was always a familiar face to turn to. The course content was relevant and up-to-date.

“I highly recommend this programme if you are interested in working in any aspect of business, whether it is marketing, sales, accountancy, human resources, production etc.”

GMIT MAYO CAMPUS GRADUATE PROFILE

Helen Carey

Bachelor of Business.

Past pupil of St. Brendan’s, Belmullet, Co. Mayo.

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What is the Accounting and Financial Management Programme About?

This programme provides students with a specialised education in accounting and financial management. It gives students a solid foundation for careers and employment in the area of accounting and financial management. The programme also provides a basis for students wishing to pursue further academic and professional qualifications.

The programme qualifies for generous exemptions from professional bodies including the Chartered Institute of Management (CIMA), the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI). Students find this an invaluable stepping stone if pursuing a career in accountancy.

Those who wish to continue their studies can progress to our Bachelor of Business (Honours) or Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting at Mayo Campus or to honours degree programmes at other institutes and universities.

What Will I Study?

Students on the programme are afforded the opportunity to study the broad areas of business with a particular focus on the accounting and financial modules in year three. The flexible design of the programme provides the student with an opportunity to gain skills in the other key functional areas of business and organisational management such as marketing, law, economics, and management. There is a variety of teaching methodologies used in the delivery of the programme, including final exam, continuous assessment, case studies, group work, lab sessions and field trips.

Students also gain valuable IT skills on the programme including exposure to market-leading packages such as Thesaurus Payroll and Sage 50 Accounts. Students may elect to study a foreign language.


There are many programmes available to you when you complete this programme both in GMIT and at other institutes and universities in Ireland and abroad. Some of the programmes available include the Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting at GMIT Mayo Campus.


This programme will prepare you to work in many different areas in accounting and finance. You could be working in an accounts department or managing payroll in an organisation. You also have the option of working as an accountant in private practice when you get your professional qualifications. Jobs are also available in banking, financial services, voluntary or government organisations, the Revenue Commissioners and in Accountancy firms as trainee accountants.

Code GA878

Bachelor of Arts in

Accounting and Financial Management

Level7

Places40

Duration3 years



I chose this programme firstly because I want to become an accountant and secondly it was also recommended to me by a friend that was already in the GMIT Mayo Campus at the time.


I love it! The programme offers students a practical approach to various elements in Accounting and Financial Management. The programme work is centred on continuous assessment during each semester, which I found are very helpful for preparing myself for my exams.

What do you think of GMIT Mayo Campus?

I have really enjoyed the programme so far and I have found the study environment in GMIT Mayo Campus conducive and supportive to exam success. The lecturers in particular are extremely approachable, supportive, accommodating and always find time to help a student with any difficulties that occur during the academic year. They teach students a wide range of practical and marketable skills in the area of accounting and financial management, which in my opinion are attractive to future employers.


Madalina Ivans

Programme: Accounting & Financial Management.

Past pupil of St. Josephs Secondary School, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.


Programme modules may include:

Strategic Management, Political Economy, Management Control Systems and Critical Thinking, Management Accounting and Business Combination Accounting, Corporate Ethics & Governance and Corporate Finance and Auditing.


The first week of the programme will include a series of workshops/seminars devoted to enhancing basic skills including team-working, case study method, communications and basic ICT applications.


GMIT Honours (Level 8) qualifications are recognised world-wide for postgraduate entry.

Apply to the Admissions Office online at www.gmit.ie/apply/apply-gmit


Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting

Level8

Places15

Duration1 year


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I chose this programme because I was always interested in construction and wanted to develop my skills in the management areas of the industry.

What do you think of the programme you studied?

It has provided me with a wide range of skills in the areas of Construction Management, Technology, Surveying and Cad. At the Mayo Campus, this programme has a good student tutor ratio which provides a great opportunity for all students to do well.


The facilities at GMIT are good and the many sporting activities available are a great way to relax and unwind from study. In addition the staff at the Mayo Campus are very supportive.

Have you any advice to first years?

Bring any issues or problems you have to the attention of staff. Everyone at the campus wants you to do well and they will do everything possible to make sure that happens.

What are you doing now?

I graduated with BSc in Construction Management in Refurbishment and Maintenance in 2013 and I am now working in Dublin as a foreman on a Refurbishment Contract with a building contractor.


Sean Tonra

Programme: Construction.

Past pupil of St Attractas Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo.

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What is the Refurbishment and Maintenance Programme About?

The programme will help you develop your knowledge and skills in the areas of Computer Aided Design (CAD), surveying, construction management and construction technology. You will also improve your communications skills, which are so important when working with others to complete a construction project. Numerous site visits are also undertaken throughout the first two years of the programme. This programme is very practical and you will learn a lot about the planning and organisational techniques used in the construction industry, with particular emphasis on the use of up-to-date methods of construction design and management.

The final year of the programme focuses on current theory and practice in the building refurbishment and maintenance management sectors. It emphasises the effective use and protection of buildings and the protection of the environment in the long-term.


Programme modules may include: Mathematics for Construction, Surveying for Construction, CAD, Construction Technology and Building Services, Building and Material Science, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Quantities and Estimating, Introduction to Structural Design and Detailing, Construction Technology, Construction Management – The Legal Framework, Building Economics, Construction Informatics and Group Integrated Project.


You may choose to continue your studies at GMIT Mayo Campus by applying for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Building Technology. You can also apply for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in the Construction Management programme in GMIT Galway and at other institutes.

Where Can I Find Work When I Finish this Programme?

You can find work in the following areas:

Quantity Surveying, Architecture/Engineering, Facilities Management,

Contract Management, Health and Safety, Forensic/Defect Investigation.

Government Bodies/Local Authority/OPW, Entry into Garda.

Specific Job Titles

Some of our students now work as:

• Site Foremen

• Facility Managers

• Site Managers

• Fire Officers

• Health and Safety Officers


The programme provides the student with technical expertise in the areas of sustainable building technology and project management. The areas include a wide range of sustainable building technologies such as low energy and passive buildings, renewable energy systems and energy and environmental assessment methods.

There are also modules on construction informatics which include CAD and Building Information Modelling (BIM) and project management. The programme also requires the completion of a year-long cross-modular retrofit project.


Opportunities exist for graduates in the following areas:

• Contract Management

• Architecture/Engineering

• Facilities Management

• Government Bodies/Local Authority/OPW

• Quantity Surveying

• Health and Safety

• Forensic/Defect Investigation

What Can I Study When I Finish this Programme?


Code GA875Apply directly to the Admissions Office online at www.gmit.ie/apply/apply-gmit

Bachelor of Science in

Construction Management in Refurbishment and Maintenance

Level7

Places24

Duration3 years



Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Building Technology

Level8

Places24

Duration1 year


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John Scahill T 094 9043298 or E [email protected]

What is the Culture and Environment (with Tourism) Programme About?

From the prehistoric past to modern museums, the Bachelor of Arts in Culture and Environment (with Tourism) embraces the wild environment, the landscape of the countryside, artistic achievement and historical experience. The programme provides graduates with a range of transferable skills in digital media, mapping and communications that are valued by employers. You will learn in many ways in the classroom, in our customised lab, through practical sessions and fieldtrips.


Programme modules may include the following:

Earth Science, Irish and European History, Rural Development, Folklore and Folklife, Communications, Computer Applications, Society and Nature, Literature, Prehistoric and Medieval Archaeology, Natural Environment, Ecology, Sustainable Tourism Management, Digital Mapping, Digital Media, Built Environment, Local History, Genealogy, Rural Tourism and Research Methods. Elective streams in Business and Entrepreneurship or Languages.


There are many programmes available to you after you complete this programme both in GMIT and at other institutes and universities in Ireland and elsewhere. You may continue your studies at GMIT Mayo Campus and gain an honours degree by completing the Bachelor of Arts in Culture and Environment (with Tourism).


This programme will prepare you to work in genealogical centres, on community development programmes, for tourism enterprises, in museums, historic sites and libraries.

You will also be able work with organisations such as National Parks and Wildlife Service, Office of Public Works, Local Authorities and National cultural institutions. When you complete additional studies, you may also be qualified to teach.

Specific Job Titles

Students who have finished this programme now work as:

• Genealogists

• Teachers

• Heritage Officers

• Tour Guides

• Lecturers

• Museum Curators

• Education & Information Officers

• Environmental Conservation Officers

• Archaeology Site Supervisors


European History, Environmental Management & Conservation, Archaeology Theory and Practice, Information Management, Imagining Ireland, Modernism, Heritage Tourism, Adventure Tourism and Geographical Information Systems. You may also carry out an independent research project in the dissertation module.


Graduates may pursue post-graduate studies in disciplines including history, archaeology, rural development and environmental conservation. Graduates also may pursue a Professional Masters in Education and qualify to teach Geography to Leaving Certificate level in second level schools. GMIT honours (Level 8) qualifications are recognised worldwide for postgraduate entry.


Graduates may find work as project leaders, researchers in rural development and for local authorities and as archaeological site supervisors. Those wishing to develop careers in the environmental field have employment opportunities with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Teagasc and the local authorities. There are significant self-employment opportunities in cultural tourism and eco-tourism, countryside recreation and environmental services.


Bachelor of Arts in

Culture and Environment (with Tourism)

Level7

Places24

Duration3 years


Add-On Honours Degree

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culture and Environment (with Tourism)

Level8

Places24

Duration1 year


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DID YOU KNOW?

Students of the Bachelor of Arts degree in Culture & Environment (with Tourism) undertake work experience as part of their studies.

Where are you working now?

I work as an Information Officer with the Office of Public Works in Rathfarnham Castle Dublin. My duties include giving guided tours, protecting the site, working with schools and assisting in coordinating events which can include book readings, exhibitions and lectures.

How did GMIT Mayo Campus prepare you for your role?

Studying in GMIT was instrumental in getting me this position in the OPW. The fact that I had a degree in Heritage Studies gave me a competitive

advantage when I was applying for this job. Having studied subjects such as Museum Studies, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage helped make me an attractive candidate and I have been able to use this knowledge in my day to day work.

Why did you choose GMIT Mayo Campus?

GMIT was recommended to me by an archaeologist. The programme has a great reputation with people in the heritage field. I also found there was a good range of subjects that I was interested in and it was also my home town.

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Heritage Studies.

Past pupil of St. Josephs Secondary School, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

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These areas include an independent research dissertation, the design and facilitation of experiential education programmes, design and running multiday expeditions, social psychology of groups, relationships with the natural environmental, marketing and management within the services sector, sociological contexts and group work through art and drama.


Applicants should hold two National Governing Body (NGB) instructor qualifications in a land or water-based activity. In addition, they should hold two other NGB qualifications and have four months relevant work experience.



What is the Outdoor Education and Leisure Programme About?

This programme combines skills training in adventure sports with an understanding of the developmental and educational role of outdoor education. You will gain a range of National Governing Body awards in adventure sports such as rock climbing, surfing, hill walking and kayaking. We also focus on helping you improve your team building, communication and teaching skills. One day a week is spent on adventure sports’ practicals in venues including Achill, Connemara and numerous surf beaches in Mayo. There are also weekend practical courses which provide opportunities for specialisation in adventure sports.


The modules you will study focus on four main areas:

• Adventure Sports and Work Experience

• The Irish Landscape, Environment and Ecology

• Psychology and Teaching/Facilitation skills

• Health and Fitness, First Aid and Water Safety

In addition you may choose modules from the following areas:

• Social Geography and Rural Development

• Business Management and Marketing

• Languages

• Social Care

Important Notes

• Students need to be able to swim 50m in order to take part in the watersports activities. All technical and essential safety equipment will be supplied, but students are expected to supply some of their own personal clothing such as raingear and walking boots. A full list is available.

• Students are required to attain National/Governing Body Instructional Awards in at least two adventure sports.


There are many programmes available to you when you complete this programme both in GMIT and at other institutes and universities in Ireland and abroad. You may continue your studies at GMIT Mayo Campus and gain an honours degree by completing the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Outdoor Education.


Students who have finished this programme now work as:

• Instructors and managers in adventure and outdoor education centres

• Development officers and managers in educational, youth and community organisations

• Adventure tourism operators

• Environmental education providers

• Youth workers

• Gardaí

• Army

Apply directly to the Admissions Office online at www.gmit.ie/apply/apply-gmitCode GA870


Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Outdoor Education

Level8

Places24

Duration1 year


Bachelor of Arts in

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Duration3 years


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Kevin O’Callaghan lectures on this programme. He will be happy to help you. You can contact him on


Why Study Outdoor Education?

This four year programme is an exciting mix of academic study and training in adventure sports. You will work towards National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications in a range of adventure sports while building experience in implementing educational and adventure tourism programmes. You will build an understanding of the developmental role of outdoor education and explore and examine the Irish landscape, heritage and ecology. Mayo’s mountains and wild Atlantic coast provide an ideal location for this programme of study.


This programme is 4 years duration and comprises of five core subject areas and one elective subject. The core areas are:

• The Natural and Cultural Landscape

• Psychology and Teaching/Facilitation

• Safety and First Aid

• Research

• Adventure Sports Strand – which includes kayaking (river and sea), rock climbing, surfing, sailing, snorkelling, hillwalking, caving, orienteering, windsurfing, mountain biking and outdoor leadership skills

In addition to the five core areas, students pick 1 elective area of study. There are 4 possible elective areas

• Social Geography and Rural Development

• Business Management and Marketing

• Languages (choice of 4 languages options)

• Social Care


Graduates will find employment as instructors, managers and field studies officers in outdoor education centres and other organisations offering adventure sports, adventure tourism and environmental education.

There are employment opportunities within educational organisations and youth services as facilitators, youth development officers and managers. Many youth and community organisations incorporate outdoor education as part of their developmental programmes. There are also opportunities in the area of rural development, countryside recreation and eco-tourism.


To date some of the programmes that the graduates of the BA (Hons) in Outdoor Education have pursued include:

• MSc in Coastal Zone Management,

• MSc in Sustainable Rural Development and Project Planning,

• MSc in Sustainable Architecture,

• MSc in Environmental Protection and Conservation,

• MSc in GIS and Remote Sensing,

• MSc in Ecological Assessment,

• MA in Counselling,

• MA in Ethics,

• MA in Management for Community & Voluntary Services,

• MA in Community and Youth Work,

• MA in Development Education,

• MA in Criminology,

• Graduate Diploma in Education,

• Postgraduate Diploma in Geography,

• Postgraduate Diploma in Addiction Studies,

• Postgraduate Diploma in Drama Therapy,

• Erasmus Mundus in Outdoor Adventure and Experiential Education

Essential Information

Students need to be able to swim 50m in order to take part in the watersports activities. All technical and essential safety equipment will be supplied, but students are expected to supply some of their own personal clothing such as raingear and walking boots. A full list is available.

Code GA885

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in

Outdoor EducationLevel8

Places50

Duration4 years



Previously I had been working in the outdoor industry as a multi-activity instructor. I felt I had come to a point where I wanted to progress in my beloved profession in terms of status, qualification and income.


The programme is well designed and covers a wide range of relevant subjects covering many aspects of the outdoors. The programme offers the opportunity to gain many

qualifications in the outdoor industry. The lecturers are brilliant, highly intelligent but they also possess the ability to teach effectively in a way that makes the subjects interesting and manageable.


I like the campus it is easy to get around, you never get lost and it is in a good location. However, it is the staff that makes the campus such a nice place to study, they are friendly, knowledgeable, caring and happy to help you with any difficulties you may be facing.


Tojo Lazzarri

Programme: Outdoor Education & Leisure.

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Orla Prendergast lectures on this programme. She will be happy to help you. You can contact her on


What is the General Nursing Programme About?

General nursing involves caring for people of all ages both in hospital and community care settings. This programme will give you the knowledge and skills you need to work as a general nurse both in Ireland and other countries. You will spend time in class and in our specially built clinical skills labs. What is great about this is that when you go on your student placement you will be prepared to deal with the daily challenges of caring for patients. Students usually do their work placements in the Mayo/Roscommon/Galway region.

In fourth year you will undertake a thirty-six week paid internship, where you will gain more valuable practical experience. We also give you time each week when you can take time out from work to think and reflect on your work experience.

NOTE: Practice placements are facilitated largely in the Mayo, Roscommon and Galway region and may require periods of travel or residency outside of the Castlebar area.


The programme modules you will study may include:

• Biological and Related Sciences

• Social Sciences

• Fundamental Nursing Practice

• Personal and Professional Development

• Health Promotion & Research Studies

• Clinical Practice Placement

• Computer Applications (Year 1)

What Will I Be Able To Do When I Finish this Programme?

Graduates are entitled to entry to the professional register of General Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais and Chnáimhseachais na hÉireann. You will be able to apply for positions at staff nurse grade in the Irish healthcare sector. As a registered general nurse you will also be able to travel abroad and work as a general nurse anywhere in the world. Check out the information booklet “Nursing, a career for you” available from [email protected]

If you want to learn more about a particular aspect of nursing and specialise, there are many postgraduate courses at various third level institutes including GMIT.

Additional Entry Requirements

Standard Level 8 entry requirements including a laboratory science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics and Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science).

Applying for the Programme

Please refer to NMBI website www.nursingboard.ie/en/making-an-application.aspx for further information on the process of applying for a nursing programme.

Careers for General Nurses

Passport to the World, Clinical Nursing Specialism, Intensive Care, Cancer Care, Palliative, Care of the Older Adult, A & E, Surgical, Medical, Theatre, Nursing Administration, Management, Education and others.

Code GA880 Standard / GA881 Mature 23 yrs+

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in

General NursingLevel8

Places25

Duration4 years


Why did you choose this programme?

I chose nursing because I have always wanted to be a nurse. I enjoy studying about how the body works and how to take care of people.


I think that the programme I am studying is fantastic. As the class size is small the lecturers know all the students by name. Everyone is great friends and we are always willing to help each other out.


It’s a lovely place to go to college. The town of Castlebar is a nice place to live. The people in both the campus and the locality make outsiders feel welcome with their friendly and hospitable nature. All of these together create a good environment in which to study.

Any advice for first years?

Keep on top of your work and study from the very first day. Don’t be afraid to approach the lecturers with any concerns. Use all of the campus facilities and get involved in student life.


Kristin McKenzie Vass

Programme: General Nursing.

Past pupil of Mercy Mounthawk Secondary School, Tralee, Co Kerry.

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What is the Psychiatric Nursing Programme About?

Psychiatric nursing involves caring for people of all ages and backgrounds. People with a mental illness are cared for in many different places such as hospitals, hostels, day centres, in the community and their own homes. We want to promote positive attitudes to mental health and to help people deal with any mental/emotional challenges they face in life.

What is great about this programme is that you will learn in so many different environments such as in the classroom, in a simulated community based apartment and on work placement. A particularly important part of your learning experience will be improving how you relate to people so that you will be able to communicate with people with mental health challenges and form healing relationships with them and their families.

You will go on work placement in various home, residential and community settings throughout the Mayo/Roscommon region. Opportunities may also exist for students to avail of placements outside of these areas.

In fourth year you will undertake a thirty-six week paid internship, where you will gain more valuable practical experience. We also give you time each week when you can take time out from work to think and reflect on your work experience.

NOTE: Practice placements are facilitated largely in the Mayo, Roscommon and Galway region and may require periods of travel or residency outside of the Castlebar area.


The programme modules you will study may include:

• Biological and Related Sciences

• Social Sciences

• Nursing Practice Studies

• Personal and Professional Development

• Health Promotion & Research Studies

• Clinical Practice Placement

• Computer Applications (Year 1)

What Will I Be Able to Do When I Finish this Programme?

Graduates are entitled to entry to the professional register of Psychiatric Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais and Chnáimhseachais na hÉireann. You will be able to apply to work as registered psychiatric nurses in the Irish healthcare sector. You will also be able to travel abroad and work as a psychiatric nurse anywhere in the world. Check out the information booklet “Nursing, a career for you” available from [email protected]

If you want to learn more about a particular aspect of nursing and specialise, there are many postgraduate courses at various third level colleges.

Additional Entry Requirements

Standard Level 8 entry requirements including a laboratory science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics and Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science).

Applying for the Programme

Please refer to NMBI website www.nursingboard.ie/en/making-an-application.aspx for further information on the process of applying for a nursing programme.

Careers for Psychiatric Nurses

Passport to the World, Community Mental Health, Inpatient Services, Addictions, Child and Adolescent, Forensics, Family Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Clinical Nursing Specialism Nursing Administration, Management, Education and others.

Code GA882 Standard / GA883 Mature 23 yrs+


Psychiatric NursingLevel8

Places15

Duration4


Why did you choose the programme?

Psychiatric nursing is a career I wished to pursue and this programme was the perfect pathway in achieving this goal. This is a career where you get the opportunity to work alongside people who are experiencing challenging situations in their life and make a difference in aiding them reach their goals.


The psychiatric nursing programme offers a wide variety of experiences to students.

This experience includes modules that are both interesting and challenging. The programme also offers students clinical placements in various settings which offers participants of the programme experience in what is required to be a psychiatric nurse.


It’s a small campus where there is a close community of students. The lecturers at the campus are easily contactable and available to students. This is a key advantage in being a student at a smaller campus.


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Programme: Psychiatric Nursing.

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What is the Applied Social Care Programme About?

We live in challenging times and so many different groups of people need care and support in our community. The homeless, unemployed, people with special needs, children, teenagers and older people. Would you like to be part of a team who help those in need? If so this is the programme for you. This programme prepares students to develop honest, caring and supportive relationships with the more vulnerable people in our communities.


The modules you may study include introductions to sociology and psychology, communications and interpersonal management, law and legal frameworks, social theory, social care practice and issues and diversity and social inclusion.

These modules will teach you how to relate to others, look after yourself and develop your creativity to find new ways of problem solving. You will learn about the law and how this may affect your work in a social care setting and you will have a thorough understanding of social policy and so much more. You will also get a chance to use what you have learnt in the workplace when you go on placement in year two and three.


You can go on to study the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care at our campus and at other institutes and universities in Ireland and abroad.

What Will I Be Able To Do When I Finish this Programme?

The BA in Applied Social Care is a professionally recognised qualification within the Social Care sector. You will be able to work with people in need and have the chance to make a real difference in peoples’ lives. Some of our graduates are working as care workers, support staff with the ISPCC and in areas of addiction and homelessness.

Careers for Social Care

Youth work, childcare, working with those who have disabilities, the less privileged, vulnerable and marginalised, community development, interpersonal services, education and others.

NOTE: Practice placements are facilitated largely in the Mayo and Galway region and may require periods of travel or residency outside of the Castlebar area.

Programme Modules

• Social Theory

• Ethics for Social Care

• Health Promotion

• Theory and Principles

• Critical Thinking

• Relationships in Social Care

• Advocacy in Social Care

• Medicalisation of Health and Illness

• Elective modules

• Dissertation

Career Opportunities

Graduates may work in an autonomous capacity in various supervised practices in social care settings, youth work, community development and interpersonal services.




Bachelor of Arts in

Applied Social CareLevel7

Places30

Duration3 years

ProgressionLevel 8 (+1 year)


Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care

Level8

Places45

Duration+1 year



I was lucky to get the opportunity to partake in two volunteer trips to Tanzania where I worked with street kids coaching soccer, teaching English in a primary school and teaching some music. When I returned from Tanzania I chose the Applied Social Studies programme in GMIT Mayo Campus as I felt it would give me a good platform to build a future career working with migrants and young people in Ireland.


The programme gives you a very broad qualification from which you can specialise at a later date if you so wish. The programme includes work placement in 2nd and 3rd year which I feel is invaluable and gives great hands on experience in potential future fields of employment.

Have you any advice to first years?

My advice to first years is to embrace all that the college has to offer both academically and through the fantastic clubs and societies on offer.


Con Murphy

Programme: Applied Social Studies.

Past pupil of Ballinrobe Community School, Co. Mayo.

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DID YOU KNOW?

There is 26 weeks placement in total with 13 weeks in both 2nd and 3rd year of the programme.


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What is Digital Media & Society About?

This unique and innovative programme explores how individuals, society and technology interact. This programme is for you if you want to be at the cutting edge of the digital media technologies, if you have an interest in how technology is changing society and if you want to participate in shaping that change.

You will spend most of your time working with technology, learning how to manage Digital Media. This ranges from planning, creating and managing digital content to building fully functional websites that include form processing, social features, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), web analytics and much more. You will learn how customise images, videos, podcasts and social media design solutions for voluntary and commercial organisations.

You will also explore sociology and how technology affects society. Business and marketing modules will help you to apply your skills in organisations.


Programme modules may include the following:

Year 1: Digital Media 1, Software Development 1, Information Technology, Introduction to Sociology, Exploring Values, Introduction to Marketing, Management, Learning to Learn.

Year 2: Digital Media 2, Interactive Design, Legal Considerations in Internet Technologies, Introduction to Statistics, Social & Organisational Psychology, Applied Social Theory, Business Maths, Media Writing.

Year 3: Digital Media for Social Computing, Data Modelling, Database Management Systems, IT Project Management, Work Engagement Project, Media Technology & Society, Social Research, Digital Marketing.

Year 4: Web Implementation Strategy, Social Web Strategy, Individual Project, Technology & Culture, Experiential Applications of Management, Critical Thinking.

You will also be able to choose to do other MODULES each term or year from a choice of modules in the fields of Language, Software Development, Sociology, Business or Marketing.


As a graduate you will meet the rapidly increasing demand for a new type of interactive technologist, who can customise social digital media solutions for organisations, communities and individuals.

Some of the jobs advertised recently include: Web Content Manager, Online Specialist, Online Marketing Executive, Digital Media Strategy Manager (New York) and Communication Design Manager (Facebook).

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Places30

Duration4 years


Why did you choose the programme you are studying?

I chose this particular course because it seemed new, exciting and geared towards jobs in the digital media industry, which I have a strong interest in. It covers all aspects of digital media, from photo editing and web design to marketing and how society works. It has a nice blend of practical and theory subjects. The atmosphere in the course is great and I look forward to going in to college every day. I am also glad I chose Spanish language as an elective as it’s very enjoyable to learn and will come in useful in the future and hopefully will give me an edge over others in the industry.

Why did you choose the Mayo Campus and are you enjoying your time here?

I chose the Mayo Campus primarily because I have friends who had studied here previously and they had told me what a great place it is and how much it has to offer a student. I am loving my time at the Mayo Campus. The atmosphere is very warm and friendly. The lecturers are excellent, very informative and helpful. I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever.

Have you any advice for first years or students looking at the Mayo Campus as an option?

My advice to anyone looking to study at the Mayo Campus would be if they are looking for a nice friendly atmosphere, a great learning environment with excellent facilities then choose the GMIT Mayo Campus.


Stephen Burke

Programme: BSc (Hons) in Digital Media & Society.

Past pupil of St. Colmans College, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that we use the award winning learning technology, PebblePad, that will support your learning, career advancement and professional development.


Noreen Henry lectures on this programme. She will be happy to help you. You can contact her on


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Where Can I Work When I Finish this Programme?

Graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills to work as an information technology administrator.


Programme modules include: LAN Switching and Security (including CISCO), Computer Systems Administration, Database Administration, Information Technology Project Management (including PRINCEZ), Information Technology Systems Management, Research and Technical Projects, Software Development and E-Business.

What is the Information Technology Programme About?

If you have an interest in how computers work, if you like solving Information Technology (IT) problems and enjoy working with people using computers then this recently updated programme exploring how computer systems work is for you. On graduating you will have the necessary skills to:

• Provide user support, including help-desk operations

• Use, understand, configure and troubleshoot Local Area Networks (LANs)

• Install, configure & update software applications in a Windows and Linux operating environment

• Write a basic structured software application

• Design and create a database

• Install and troubleshoot elements of a computer system in a standalone or integrated environment

• Provide IT user training


Graduates can progress to the one year add-on Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Administration Level 7 and one year add-on Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology Services Management Level 8 at the Mayo campus or a similar programme at another institute.

Where Can I Find Work When I Finish this Programme?

You will be able to work as an IT Support Technician, an IT Trainer or on an IT helpdesk in lots of different companies or organisations. Our students work in companies or organisations such as Ballina Beverages, Smyths Toys, Hollister, Allergan, Intel, HP, PayPal, Microsoft, city and county councils and many more.

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Apply directly to the Admissions Office, GMIT or online on www.gmit.ie/apply/apply-gmit

Apply directly to the Admissions Office, GMIT Galway online at www.gmit.ie/apply/apply-gmit

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Administration

Level7

Places24

Duration1 year

ProgressionLevel 8 (+1 year)

Higher Certificate in Science in

Information Technology Support

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Places36

Duration18 months

ProgressionLevel 7 (+1 year) Level 8 (+1 year)

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Mark Frain lectures on this programme. He will be happy to help you. You can contact him on


DID YOU KNOW?

This programme includes a work placement.

What Modules Will I Study In this Programme?

Programme modules may include the following: IT Service Management, Strategic IT Management, Project, Data Communications, Systems Architecture, Distributed Systems, Software Design, Management and the Business Environment, Security and Cryptography, Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining.


Graduates will be equipped to carry out a range of functions:

• Systems Administrators

• IT Project Managers

• Self-employed (technicians and consultants)

• IT specialists for local authorities and international organisations

Apply directly to the Admissions Office, GMIT or online on www.gmit.ie/apply/apply-gmit

Add on Honours Degree

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology Services Management

Level8

Places24

Duration1 year


Why did you choose the programme you are studying?

I have always had an interest in technology. In 2010 I was attending a FAS course in basic computer skills and found out about the Accelerated Technicians Programme and I felt it was a great opportunity.

How are you enjoying your time at the Mayo Campus?

I love it. The Mayo Campus has a friendly environment which makes it is easy to make friends. The course is very challenging and has a variety of modules consisting of technical, business and interpersonal skills and this makes it very unique and interesting.

The lecturers are great and always willing to help or support us. We have a diverse group of people on the campus from different cultures, backgrounds and age groups. There is always a bit of banter going on around and I have enjoyed my four years here.

Have you any advice for first years or students looking at the Mayo Campus as an option?

Don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions, the more the better. As it can be quite challenging in the first year, time management and organising a study group to get assignments done is a good idea and it is a great way to get to know your classmates better.


Dyan Rothe

Programme: Computer Services Management.

Past pupil of Kylemore Abbey School, Connemara, Co. Galway.

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School LiaisonWant to know more about GMIT Mayo Campus?

Why not contact us and we will visit your school and talk to you about the campus,

programmes available, facilities and student life. We can answer any questions you may

have or perhaps you and your friends, class or school would like to visit our campus. This

can also be arranged. We attend many career exhibitions around the country, visit our

stand, pick up a prospectus and have a chat with our staff. We are there to help you.

To find out more or to arrange a school visit please contact our School Liaison Office at

[email protected] or by phoning Ivana Neary on 094 9043141 or check out our website at www.

gmit.ie/slo.

Why not get the information you need, see our campus and get an idea of college life by

attending our open day or evening, please refer to the GMIT website for the latest dates.

Allanah Doyle, Psychiatric Nursing Graduate 2013.

“I will fondly remember my days (and nights!) through out my four years at GMIT Mayo Campus with laughter, happiness and no regrets.”


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DisclaimerThe contents of this prospectus are intended for information only and shall not be deemed to constitute a contract, or the terms thereof, between the Institute and an applicant or any third party. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, GMIT reserves the right to amend, delete, change any programme, syllabuses, regulations, fees at any time without notice. All programmes and electives are offered subject to viable numbers.

Contact Details

Head of CampusDr Deirdre GarveyTel: 094 9043163E-mail: [email protected]

Head of Department ofBusiness, Humanities & TechnologyMichael GillTel: 094 9043174E-mail: [email protected]

Head of Department of NursingHealth Sciences and Social CareKathleen TahenyTel: 094 9043249E-mail: [email protected]

Counsellor/Careers OfficerMichelle Kerins O BrienTel: 094 9043127E-mail: [email protected]

ChaplainDaniel CaldwellTel: 094 9043150Email: [email protected]

Student Services OfficerAnne DonnellyTel: 094 9043110E-mail: [email protected]

Access OfficerDeirdre O ConnorTel: 091 742129E-mail: [email protected]

Students’ Union OfficeTel: 094 9043162E-mail: [email protected]

Sports OfficerNigel JenningsTel: 094 9043244E-mail: [email protected]

Fees OfficeTel: 091 742139Email: [email protected]

Admissions OfficeTel: 091 742305Email: [email protected]

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