Courses in Westmeath

This is an exciting course, which includes a compulsory overseas work placement. You will study the full suite of topics related to managing hospitality at the highest level, including bar, restaurant, front office and food and beverage management. Tourism is now the largest indigenous employer in Ireland, with 230,000 people employed in the industry (Irish…

The honours degree in mechanical and polymer engineering is offered in response to the demand for highly skilled graduates with training in mechanical engineering fundamentals, with an emphasis on specific technologies and methodologies associated with polymer engineering. Polymer engineering is a core skillset that many employers in the medical device/healthcare sector look for in graduates.…

ICT is undergoing a resurgence with the release of low-cost microcontrollers and an exponential use of sensors as part of the Internet of Things. This will drive demand for engineers with the skill to design and integrate these sensor systems to appropriate software platforms. AITs faculty of Engineering and Informatics is housed in one of…

?This programme provides a common entry year 1 to the following Level 7 programmes: BEng in Mechanical Engineering BEng in Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy BEng in Mechatronics It has been developed to give students sufficient time and experience to come to an informed choice as to which specific mechanical engineering programme they wish to…

Software design is one of the enormous growth areas in ICT engineering. The common entry first year has been developed to give you sufficient time and experience to come to an informed choice as to which degree option you wish to pursue. This programme has a common first year on the following Level 8 qualifications:…

In 2003, there were approximately 6.3 billion people living on the planet and 500 million Internet connected devices. By 2020 there will be 50 billion connected devices. Known as the Internet of Things (IoT), everything that can benefit from a network connection will have one. In the IoT environment your phone will control your world.…

Computer engineers play a vital role in the research, design, development and installation of the resulting hardware and software. Amongst the areas where computer engineers are employed are the mobile phone industry, gaming, medical devices, cloud technology, smart transport and energy management. This degree will provide you with the education and training necessary for a…

Creative Media Technologies is a practical, hands on course for those interested in technology and how it is applied to a number media platforms. Students study programming, electronics, audio and video technologies and have the opportunity to apply this knowledge in a range of practical environments. These range from the electronics labs of IADT to…

Creative Music Production course is a programme designed for the contemporary music industry. This programme has been evolving to meet the needs of the industry and from September 2019 a new pathway in Creative Music Practice is being introduced. Following a shared first year, students study one of two pathways: Creative Music Production focuses on the…

A make-up/prosthetics designer works on feature films, television dramas, television commercials, music videos, and theatre, opera and dance performances. What will I do? Learn how to focus on a performer’s body and create appropriate characters based on a given script using make-up, postiche, wigs and prosthetics. Experience how to liaise with the director and the rest of the…

As a costume designer, you are concerned with character and characterisation. Whether for stage (theatre, dance, or opera) or screen (film and television), the designer works initially with the director and creative team to establish the visual style of the costumes. Costume designers work as part of a team, which can include a costume supervisor,…

Course Overview Are you interested in working as an early learning practitioner? This Early Childhood Care course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to work competently, safely and effectively with young children in a childcare setting. As part of their course students are expected to do work experience one day a week…

COURSE STRUCTURE Course Overview This part time course is an ideal entry level qualification for all aspects of the vibrant, growing hospitality and tourism sector in Ireland. This course is designed to develop the skills needed for work in a hotel reception or other tourism or hospitality reception area. These techniques are those necessary to…

Course Overview This is a long-running Legal Administration course with excellent results. It will give learners the relevant skills required to work in administration in a legal, medical or business setting. It is also an excellent pre-university option for those wishing to pursue a career in law. Legal Practice & Procedures will give students a…